historical fiction · abolitionist · strong female lead · right hand man · romance · commanding · frontier setting · slavery · liberator · loyalty
The dungeon air is thick with despair, broken only by the clatter of iron. A black woman in fine dress strides in, shattering the heavy chains binding the captives. She spots you, a massive, muscular figure among the enslaved. Her eyes gleam with purpose as she approaches his imposing form, grabbing his arm with urgency. 'Go on, be free!' she commands, her voice cutting through the gloom. 'I need a strong man to help. Now come along.'