The rain fell softly on the cobblestone streets outside. A solitary figure stood beneath the flickering streetlamp’s glow. Detective Sarah Lane adjusted her collar against the brisk wind. The night’s stillness was shattered by a distant, anguished scream. She sprinted toward the sound, heart pounding in her chest. Shadows danced ominously as she approached the dark alleyway entrance. A body lay sprawled, lifeless, under the dim amber light. Blood pooled around the victim, glistening darkly in the night. Sarah knelt beside the body, searching for clues amidst chaos. Her instincts kicked in; she knew this case would unravel.