Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Agnes is separated from her family in Africa after her wealthy father's death. Her uncle withholds her place in the family fortune for years.

Agnes Lives In Africa — Agnes is separated from her family and remains in Africa. Characters: Agnes Harrington Location: Africa
Agnes Loses Her Father — Agnes's wealthy father dies, leaving the family fortune in dispute. Characters: Agnes Harrington Location: Africa
The Uncle Separates Agnes — Agnes's uncle separates her from her family after her father's death. Characters: Agnes Harrington Location: Africa
The Fortune Is Withheld — The separation is arranged so the uncle will not share the fortune with Agnes. Characters: Agnes Harrington Location: Africa
Years Of Separation Pass — Agnes remains separated from her family for years. Characters: Agnes Harrington Location: Africa

On his deathbed, Agnes's uncle arranges her restoration to society. The decision removes John Fairfax from the inheritance chain.

The Uncle Reaches His Deathbed — On his deathbed, Agnes's uncle acts to change her social and hereditary position. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: The uncle's deathbed
Agnes Is Restored — The uncle ensures that Agnes is restored to her rightful place in society. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: The uncle's deathbed
John Loses His Inheritance — John Fairfax is cut out of the chain of inheritance. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: The uncle's deathbed
Fairfax Estate — The famous estate becomes the setting for the later social gathering. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate

Agnes, John, and others gather at the famous Fairfax Estate. They do not realize that the property is being used by bootleggers.

Fairfax Estate — The famous estate becomes the setting for the later social gathering. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate
Guests Gather Socially — Agnes, John, and other people gather at a social event. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate
The Estate Hides A Secret — The gathering takes place while a hidden treasure remains concealed somewhere on the grounds. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate
Bootleggers Use The Estate — The estate is secretly being used by a gang of bootleggers. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate
The Guests Remain Unaware — The people gathered at the event do not know about the bootleggers' use of the estate. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate

A hidden treasure lies somewhere on the grounds while a creepy madman stalks the estate. The seemingly social night becomes increasingly threatening.

Hidden Treasure — A treasure concealed somewhere on the estate grounds becomes part of the danger. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: The estate grounds
A Madman Stalks The Grounds — A creepy madman begins stalking the grounds around the gathering. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: The estate grounds
Threatened Estate Grounds — The grounds contain both the concealed treasure and the stalking threat. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: The estate grounds
The First Deaths Occur — People at the estate begin turning up dead. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate

People begin turning up dead, one by one, amid the bootleggers, hidden treasure, and stalking madman. The gathering becomes a deadly mystery.

Deaths Continue One By One — The killings continue as people disappear or are found dead one by one. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: The estate grounds
The Gathering Becomes A Nightmare — The social event is transformed into a deadly crisis involving criminals, treasure, and a stalker. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate
The Deadly Mystery Remains — The supplied plot ends with the estate's deadly mystery still defining the night. Characters: Agnes Harrington, John Fairfax Location: Fairfax Estate

Story Breakdown

Agnes In Africa — Agnes begins separated from her family after her father's death.
- Father Dies — Agnes's wealthy father passes away.
- Family Separation — Her uncle keeps Agnes apart from her family in Africa.
Withheld Fortune — The uncle's separation scheme protects his access to his brother's fortune.
- Uncle's Motive — He does not want to share the fortune with Agnes.
- Years Apart — Agnes remains separated for years.
Inheritance Reversal — The uncle changes the family succession while facing death.
- Deathbed Decision — He arranges Agnes's return to her rightful social position.
- John Disinherited — John is cut out of the inheritance chain.
Fairfax Gathering — Agnes, John, and others meet at the famous estate for a social event.
- Estate Event — The characters gather at the Fairfax Estate.
- Unaware Guests — Those present do not know the estate's hidden circumstances.
Criminal Secrets — The estate conceals both a bootleggers' operation and a hidden treasure.
- Bootlegger Hideout — A gang of bootleggers uses the estate.
- Hidden Treasure — Treasure is concealed somewhere on the grounds.
Night Of Deaths — A stalking madman and a series of deaths turn the gathering into a deadly crisis.
- Grounds Stalking — A creepy madman stalks the estate grounds.
- People Die — People begin turning up dead one by one.