Let's start with the conclusion. The purpose of this chapter is crystal clear. It is not merely a […]
transitional chapter focused on 'discovering bloodstains', but rather a turning point that formally escalates an ordinary missing persons case into a brutal homicide. It serves three primary functions: first, it elevates Villa No. 76 from a place that 'seems off' to a crime scene where 's
Someone has clearly died — and died a gruesome death.”
Secondly, through Victor’s observations, deductions and on-the-spot leadership, his tough-as-nails detective persona is further solidified with an air of danger.
Thirdly, the luminol reaction maximises the visual impact, creating a powerful cliffhanger at the end of the chapter to set the scene for a deeper exploration of the villa’s secrets in th
