Detective Amelia Black walked briskly into the dimly lit mansion, searching for clues that whispered secrets of a gruesome crime. The lavish dining room lay in disarray, a silver knife resting precariously on the mahogany dining table. Her keen eyes noticed a faint smear of crimson on the plush carpet. Everyone present, from the stern butler to the nervous maid, shifted uncomfortably under her gaze. Amelia collected each piece of evidence methodically, her mind already unraveling the twisted puzzle. The severe storm outside mirrored the turmoil within the mansion's oppressive walls. With determination, she promised justice, her next steps crucial in uncovering the truth.