The sun rose over the sleepy town of Millfield, casting golden rays across the cobblestone streets, illuminating the quaint Victorian architecture. Light seeped through the heavy curtains of the Rosewood manor, where the wealthy family lay sleeping, unaware of impending doom. A scream pierced the morning air as the maid discovered the gruesome scene in the library, her hysterical cries echoing through. Chief Inspector Emily Adams arrived at the crime scene, her sharp eyes scanning for clues amidst the chaos and despair. The victim, James Rosewood, lay upon a bloodstained Persian rug, his once-smiling face now twisted in eternal agony's mask. A glint of gold caught the inspector's eye – a peculiar locket dangled from the victim's lifeless fingers, its purpose unclear. As the police cordoned the area, murmurs of suspicion began to circulate among the townsfolk, accusations starting to fly.