The air was thick with anticipation as the doors to the courtroom swung open. The defendant, a well-known businessman, strode confidently towards his seat at the front of the room. All eyes were on him - some filled with anger, others with sympathy. But one pair of eyes in particular stood out from the rest.
The sun was setting on the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the deserted streets of the small town. Sarah had always felt safe in her hometown; she knew all of its secrets and could navigate it with her eyes closed. However, tonight felt different - an eerie stillness hung in the air, and there was an unsettling feeling creeping up her spine. As she made her way to the old abandoned mansion at the edge of town, Sarah couldn't shake off the feeling that something wasn't right.
As the sun began to set over the small town, a hush fell over the streets. It was as if everyone was holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. And then it did. A piercing scream shattered the silence and echoed through the empty alleyways. That's when they found her - lifeless and cold on the pavement, a grotesque expression frozen on her face.
