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Tony is sent back to Italy, 1941, hours before the young partisan Rosina Barrichello will face a German firing squad. Disguised in a German uniform, he must complete his mission amidst the tension and uncertainty of wartime Italy. As the time draws near, Tony finds himself torn between duty and a growing sense of empathy for Rosina.

With everything on the line, can Tony hold his nerve and carry out his task before time runs out for both of them?

A complete short story in four parts of just under 2000 words.