Synopsis

The town held a familiar stillness, but for Finn, it was shattered. He was in custody, accused of a crime that cast a long shadow over his life: armed robbery. And now, Tom, a man he’d known his whole life, stepped forward to defend him. *** **Note:** This version maintains the original meaning and length while using slightly more descriptive language ("shattered," "cast a long shadow") to enhance the literary feel without being overly ornate or adding new information. It avoids explicit