The rain fell in sheets. Thunder rumbled in the distance. A figure stood in shadows. The streetlamp flickered, then died. Silence enveloped the dark alley. A scream shattered the stillness suddenly. A body lay on pavement. Blood pooled around the victim. The air thickened with tension. Detective Harris arrived at scene. He surveyed the grim surroundings. Questions raced through his mind. Who could have done this? The night held many secrets.