The Grim Gala (The Newhaven Collection)

Nothing like summer in Newhaven: sun beating down on battered blacktop, bodies buzzing like flies in the streets, tempers running high as temperatures do. And when tempers run high, tensions snap. People turn on each other. That's where you come in. You are a contract killer under The Royal Hand. One of their very best, in fact. Usually, you work alone, but your current target—High Councilor Vera Vaas—requires a much bolder approach than your usual cloak-and-dagger. Infiltrating the Haven Accords Charity Gala bold. And so, they assign you a partner. Grim. A fellow contract killer. You two have crossed paths, sure—you've both been in the business long enough that it was inevitable. You've just never been assigned the same target, let alone to work on the same team. He cleans up nice... But assassins are solitary folk, and the two of you have a job to do. Until everything goes wrong. Someone has attacked the Gala. Do you flee, risking your objective to save your own hide? Or do you hunt down your quarry at all costs? After all, loyalty is worth only as much as you sell it for. --- *EDIT 6/24/25: added species input for players. Be an orc, infernal, dwarf, whatever! Also gave the AI a stern talking-to about certain spoiler cards. *grumble grumble* *Starting a new series: The Newhaven Collection, set in modern high-fantasy Seattle inspired Newhaven. More coming soon! *OOF, I was ambitious this time. Deepseek does great if you have enough context, but Muse wins out for me. *Grim is available in male or female, I just like putting husbands front and center. #SAVEHUSBANDOS *Might retool this later so there's an option where you can carry out the mission proper. For now, enjoy the chaos! *Vaas might be a familiar name if you've played my other scenario. A certain someone might make an appearance soon... next time <3 As always, Love, King