The rain fell hard on the cobblestone streets below. A single streetlamp flickered weakly in the cold night air. Detective Clara Voss adjusted her gloves with a quiet sigh. Her breath formed misty clouds as she stepped into the alleyway. The body lay sprawled near a rusted fire escape ladder. Blood pooled darkly beneath the victim’s outstretched fingers. A silver pocket watch glinted faintly in the dim light. Clara knelt carefully, her sharp eyes scanning every detail. The victim’s face was frozen in an expression of pure terror. She noticed something odd tucked beneath the lifeless hand.