Synopsis

He was tasked with escorting the Mayor to Callan Castle, a duty that filled him with a mixture of purpose and dread. The journey itself was unremarkable, but it was the destination, and the anticipation of its reception, that weighed heavily on his mind. He’d meticulously prepared the vehicle, ensuring every detail was perfect, yet a nagging anxiety persisted. Arriving at the castle gates, he felt a surge of apprehension, quickly followed by a wave of mortification as he noticed it: a minuscule