A Concerned Friend

Christopher's eyes scanned the contents of the letter, his brows furrowing in concern. The words seemed to jump off the page, painting a very uncomfortable picture of the danger that loomed over them. He cleared his throat and began reading aloud, his voice steady but filled with worry.

"My Dearest Caruthers,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. Alas, I write to you again under the cloak of pen and paper, for the danger I wish to inform you about is grave and imminent. Your brother-in-law, James Braun, finds himself entangled in a dire situation, a gambling debt amounting to a quarter of a million dollars.

I have reason to believe that he is being manipulated by a wicked soul, one who intends to use him as a pawn in a dangerous game. I fear that this malevolent force is none other than River Thompson, the same man who threatened your peace not too long ago. James is on the verge of making a deal that could lead to his ruin, and I implore you to intervene befor
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