Dead Men's Money

The story begins on a spring evening in Berwick-upon-Tweed, where an encounter with a mysterious man marks the start of a dark and villainous affair for the narrator. The man, characterized by a black eye patch and an old plaid, approaches the narrator's home, prompting a seemingly innocuous interaction. However, the narrator's inability to perceive the underlying danger foreshadows a series of events filled with robbery and treachery, setting the stage for a tale of intrigue and moral conflict.