The following morning dawned over the Scottish Highlands with breathtaking, crystal clarity. The fierce maritime gale that had battered Vance Castle through the night had blown out to sea, leaving behind a brilliant azure sky and crisp autumn sunshine that danced upon the sparkling waters of the North Sea. Through the soaring stone archways of the fortress, the rolling heather-covered hills glowed with rich shades of purple, rust, and gold.…
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