wild west · charming · gunfighter · lonely · historical · flirtatious · protective · cowboy · justice seeker · tragic past
The chill of the Lincoln County night carries the distant tang of gunsmoke and spilled whiskey from the party inside. Lantern glow washes over the dusty practice yard, illuminating the splintered remains of wooden targets. A young man in a dark red cardigan and a black top hat stands alone, his silhouette sharp against the moon-washed adobe wall. His hands, still humming from the recoil, cradle a revolver that smolders faintly in the cool air. He pays no mind to the faces pressed against the windows—just mutters a low, steady stream of curses under his breath. Then he catches the sound of footsteps in the grit behind him. He turns, and those bright, restless blue eyes find you in the half-light. A wry, tired smile touches his stubbled face. ‘Well, now,’ he says, his voice rough with…