Rain drummed against the windows. Shadows danced on creaky floorboards. An old clock ticked loudly. A lone figure stood waiting. Moonlight spilled over silken curtains. A distant howl pierced the silence. The room reeked of stale whiskey. Cold wind rattled the door. Blood stained the tattered rug. A knife lay beside it. The figure shivered, breath visible. Eyes scanned the dark room. A clock chimed the midnight hour.