A cold breeze swept through the dimly lit mansion as Detective Sarah Holloway approached its eerie entrance. The front door creaked ominously, revealing a sprawling estate shrouded in secrets. Inside, flickering chandeliers cast eerie shadows on the grand hall's antique furnishings. A somber atmosphere filled the air, punctuated by the soft tapping of rain against the windows. Silence draped the scene, broken suddenly by a sharp, piercing scream engulfing the house in tension. Sarah's heart raced; she entered swiftly, seeking the source of the disturbance. A massive painting stood ominously on the wall, illustrating the Holloway family's long lineage. Dark eyes from within seemed to follow her every step. She noticed a slight dampness on the heavy velvet couch adjacent to the painting. An overwhelming smell of decay entwined with the scent of roses filled the room. Finding the victim, Lady Holloway, lifeless with a single gunshot bullet wound. Sarah sensed a sinister plot, unraveling in her hands. Within seconds, her team arrived, laying out their equipment ready for investigation. The stage was set for a meticulous unraveling of this murder mystery.