In the quiet town of Meadowgrove, night fell like a shroud. The grand clock tower tolled midnight's chime. A piercing scream shattered the calm. Echoes of fear bounced off cobblestone streets. Lights flickered on in sleepy homes. Shadows danced, hiding secrets in their depths. A body lay lifeless in the town square. Blood stained the grass beneath the moon. Eyes wide open, reflecting the dark sky. The victim's hands clutched a single red rose.