Dead Men's Money

Set ten years prior, the narrative begins with a chance encounter that spirals into a tale of villainy. The protagonist, observing from their mother's window in Berwick-upon-Tweed, encounters a mysterious man with a black patch over his eye, an old plaid, and a carpet-bag. Unaware of the dark intentions lurking beneath the stranger's appearance, the protagonist engages him, setting off a series of events filled with intrigue and danger. The story promises a mix of suspense and moral conflict as the protagonist grapples with unforeseen consequences.