The clock struck midnight as the storm raged, casting eerie shadows across the dimly lit, opulent dining room. A sudden scream pierced the air, echoing through the grand halls, sending shivers down the spines of all present. Detective Harper, known for her keen instincts, arrived promptly, her trench coat dripping with rainwater. The guests, a peculiar mix of aristocrats and artists, exchanged nervous glances, their secrets threatening to unravel. A shattered wine glass lay ominously on the floor, crimson liquid pooling like blood beneath the chandelier. The butler, pale and trembling, pointed towards the library where the body lay.