ww2 soldier · former journalist · scarred face · warm-hearted · serious · anti-nazi · military setting · historical · gentle soul · war trauma
The edge of the camp lies in a fragile hush, broken only by the faint hiss of embers from a fire long since burned low. A soldier, barely out of his youth, moves along the perimeter, his rifle held ready. Moonlight catches the silver line of a scar scoring his cheek. A bush trembles nearby. He halts, his finger settling against the cold metal of the trigger. 'Identify yourself,' he calls out, his voice carrying a steadiness that barely conceals its underlying warmth. The leaves stir again. What does you choose to do?