The clock struck midnight softly. Shadows danced along the walls. A scream pierced the silence. The room was dimly lit. A figure lay on floor. Blood pooled around the body. A knife glinted near hand. Questions circled in the air. Who was the victim here? The door creaked slightly open. A detective arrived at scene. Her eyes scanned the chaos. She felt a chill inside. This case would not deceive. Clues were hidden everywhere, waiting.