The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the quaint village. Detective Alex Turner arrived at the crime scene, a dilapidated mansion. He stepped carefully through the foyer, noting the eerie silence. The air was thick with the scent of decay. Cracked paint and cobwebs adorned the walls, whispering tales of forgotten times. Footsteps echoed faintly, as Turner approached the grand staircase. Glancing up, he saw a trail of blood leading to the top.