The night was dark and stormy, the wind howling fiercely. Detective John Smith arrived at the crime scene, his heart racing. The victim lay motionless on the floor, a knife protruding. Blood pooled around the body, a gruesome sight to behold. The room was in disarray, signs of a struggle evident. Smith knelt beside the victim, checking for any vital signs. He found none, confirming the worst: the victim was dead. The detective stood up, surveying the scene with a frown. He knew he had a long night ahead of him. The hunt for the killer had just begun, and time.