Canvas of Blood

Describe a crime scene using sensory imagery without revealing the cause of death.

In any good mystery, setting the scene effectively for the reader is everything, and in this prompt, you are tasked with describing a crime scene in vivid, sensory detail, without sharing what the actual crime was. This prompt is all about playing with expectations, and being able to convey a chilling, vivid scene while withholding certain information. This prompt intends to enhance descriptive skills, playing with suspense and tension, and craft narrations with implicit storytelling.

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