The Weathered Rose
In Stiles, where death is a daily reality, Detective Madison Knight navigates a chilling murder. Laura Saunders, found strangled in her own home, naked with a man's tie around her neck, presents a baffling case. As Madison and her partner Terry delve into the victim's life, they uncover secrets, hidden relationships, and a potential suspect with a dark past. Can Madison confront her own demons and catch a killer who is closer than they think?
The humid air hung heavy in Stiles, mirroring the weight of another life lost. Yellow tape cordoned off the average-looking two-story house, now a focal point of grim interest. Detective Madison Knight ducked under the tape, her eyes scanning the scene. Inside, the air conditioning offered a stark, chilling contrast to the heat outside, a physical reflection of the cold reality of death that awaited upstairs. This was not a typical case; the silence of the house held secrets, and Madison could already feel the familiar pull of a mystery she was compelled to solve.
