A detective must solve a series of gruesome murders in a small town.
Detective Jake had seen his fair share of murders in his time, but the series he found himself investigating in the small town of Elmwood had him feeling uneasy. The first murder had seemed like a one-off, an isolated tragedy. But then a second victim turned up, just as gruesomely mutilated as the first, and Jake knew he was dealing with a serial killer.

The town was in a state of panic. Everyone was locking their doors at night, anxious and afraid. The whispers on the street were that a monster was loose in their midst, preying on the innocent.

Jake knew it was his duty to bring the killer to justice, but his investigation was coming up short. The evidence was scarce, and most of the townspeople were keeping to themselves.

One night, as Jake was reviewing the evidence in his office, he heard a knock on his door. Surprised, but hoping for a lead, he opened the door to find a stooped, elderly woman with a shawl around her shoulders.

"Can I help you?" Jake asked, kindly.

"I know who's been killing them," the woman whispered, her eyes wide with fear. "It's... it's a demon."

Jake raised an eyebrow. "A demon, you say?"

"Yes," the woman said, her voice trembling. "I've seen him. He's not human."

Jake wasn't one for superstition, but he couldn't deny the chills running down his spine. He decided to follow up on the woman's tip.

That night, he patrolled the streets of Elmwood. It was quiet, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary... until he spotted movement in the shadows. He drew his weapon and crept forward, ready for anything.

What he found was a shock. It wasn't a demon, but someone much closer to home. The town's doctor, a respected member of the community, was standing over a fresh corpse, his hands covered in blood.

The doctor had been performing illegal surgeries, mutilating his patients to cover up his botched procedures. The town's people were relieved to know the truth, and the murderer was brought to justice. Jake couldn't help but think about the frail, elderly woman who had helped him solve the crime. Sometimes, the most unexpected allies can lead you to the truth.