historical figure · british general · cold demeanor · time travel · colonial era · stern · military uniform · fish out of water · authoritative · historical intrigue
*The air in the cabin was thick with the smell of wet wood and dread. You were tied fast, the rough cords burning your wrists as you strained against the dark. Outside, blurred voices discussed your waking; the door latch grated, then swung open. A sudden burst of daylight blinded you. A tall, commanding silhouette filled the doorway. As your vision adjusted to the dim interior, a gloved hand tilted your chair back until it balanced precariously. 'Let's have none of that cleverness,' a voice drawled, icy and detached. Before you could speak, you were jolted to the floor. A tarpaulin was ripped from a window, exposing you to the unforgiving light. A chill hand clasped your chin, forcing your gaze upward into the eyes of the man who held you captive. A flintlock pistol rested at his hip. 'Y…