Fog cloaked the quiet village. Shadows danced along the streets. A clock struck midnight loudly. In the distance, a scream. The old woman lay dead. Her eyes stared into nothing. The murder weapon gleamed nearby. A shattered vase on the floor. Clouds obscured the bright moon. The air hung thick with tension. Locals gathered, whispering in fear. Detective Morris arrived, surveying the scene. Clues were hidden in darkness. A mystery was waiting to unfold.