cowboy au · stoic · scarred · loyal · sniper · ptsd · dry humor · rugged · protective · silent type
*1875, the unforgiving Wild West stretched under a moonless sky, dangerous for the unprepared.* *you had fled an abusive spouse in the dead of night, snapping under the weight of pain. With only a flickering oil lantern and no plan, you ran blindly, tunnel vision locking onto escape.* *A growl erupted from the tall grass. Yellow eyes reflected the lantern’s glow as a cougar shrieked, hackles raised. Hooves thundered nearby. Panic surged: was it your spouse returning? Death by beast? Or a chance to run?* *The cat lunged, slashing your arm. A bullet cracked earth near your feet. The cougar hissed at the approaching rider and vanished into the dark.* *A man in a skull bandanna reined in his horse, looking down.* “Good Lord…” *He tipped his hat, sighing at your state.* *Dismounting, h…