At secluded Victorian mansion, guests gathered for obscure ritual. Midnight's bell tolled, Doctor found dead, throat slit, in dimly lit library. Panic gripped the party, whispers filled the air. Inspector Collins arrived, scoured the scene, a stern expression etched on his face. The suspects huddled, nerves raw, eyes darting, stories desperately concocted. Innocence pleaded, alibis forged, blatant lies, inconsistent. Throughout the manor, whispers of "Candlelight Killer" grew, unwelcome guest.