Dead Men's Money

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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.