Fog hugged the sleeping coastal town. Waves whispered secrets to shore. Streetlights flickered with electric uncertainty. Shadows danced in narrow alleyways. Cats prowled, eyes glowing ominously. A clock tower chimed midnight. Footsteps echoed on cobblestone streets. A scream pierced the silent night. A figure fled the scene. Blood stained the cobblestone path. Police sirens wailed in the distance. Questions lingered in the air.