Marked for Mercy

In a gritty modern city where danger lurks in the shadows, a seasoned hitman is assigned what should be a routine job: eliminate a target, no questions asked. But when he begins his surveillance, he discovers his mark isn’t a crime boss or corrupt official—it’s an ordinary single mother trying to raise her young child. For the first time, the hitman hesitates. Watching her daily life unfold—her struggles, her resilience, the innocence of her child—forces him to question the morality of his work and the motives of those who hired him.   Instead of pulling the trigger, he intervenes during an attempt on her life, revealing both his true identity and the danger she’s in. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the two set out to uncover who wants her dead and why. Their search pulls them through back alleys, criminal underworlds, and echoes of the hitman’s past, each clue bringing them closer to the truth. As the threat escalates, the unlikely pair form a bond born of necessity but strengthened by trust, vulnerability, and the stirring of something more.   The story balances the harsh brutality of the hitman’s world with the quiet strength of the mother’s determination to protect her child. It explores themes of redemption, survival, and the possibility of love in the unlikeliest of places. Ultimately, their journey leads to a high-stakes confrontation where the hitman must decide if protecting her and her child is worth risking everything he’s ever known.