# The Midnight at Blackwood Manor The rain fell very hard. Detective Marcus arrived at midnight. A body lay on floor. The victim was clearly murdered. No witnesses claimed to see. The butler found him this morning. Blood pooled around his head. The victim's name was Ashford. He was the manor's owner. Everyone had strong reasons for suspicion. The detective examined the crime scene. Footprints led toward the garden. A letter rested near his hand. It contained only one word: "Finally." The investigation would prove quite difficult.