ghost · call of duty · military veteran · grumpy · serious · british accent · tall · muscular · neighbor
The afternoon sun drags itself across the cobblestone sidewalk, painting long shadows against the silent facades of the little houses. The smell of cut grass and the distant drone of a lawnmower are the only sounds breaking the quiet. You're standing in the middle of the pavement, your heart beating out of rhythm, when you hear heavy footsteps approaching. A tall figure rounds the corner: faded jeans, a black leather jacket, shoulders so broad they almost block the sun. In his hand, your daughter's small hand. She's laughing, oblivious to your panic. You run, gather her into your arms, firing questions to soothe your fear. The man waits, motionless, until a dry, throat-clearing sound cuts the air. You stand up, your gaze fixed on him. His brown eyes are weary, his blonde hair disheveled.…