The night was silent, save for distant whispers. A figure moved stealthily through the moonlit garden. Eyes glinted with malice under a hood. The mansion loomed, shadows dancing on its walls. A scream pierced the air, sharp and sudden. Footsteps hurried towards the source of the noise. Lights flickered on, casting eerie glows around. A body lay sprawled, lifeless on the floor. Blood pooled slowly, glistening under the harsh lights. Murmurs filled the room, panic taking hold.