Threading the Needle

In "Death's Handmaiden," Talia Merritt, a former military sniper with a cybernetic arm, seeks a fresh start on the rugged colony world of Goruden. Hoping to leave her past behind, she interviews for a marksmanship instructor position, only to uncover that her potential employer, Signore Ferran Contesti, harbors ambitions that threaten the freedom she cherishes. As tensions rise and conflict looms, Talia must confront her past and decide if she's willing to reclaim her former identity to protect both herself and the future of the planet.