Description
In the story The Painter Afdah Peter's childhood was marked by a devastating terrorist attack that claimed the lives of his parents. However, his exceptional auditory perception caught the attention of the CIA, leading him to be recruited and trained by his adoptive father figure, Byrne. With an uncanny ability to detect even the faintest sounds from a distance, Peter became an invaluable asset to the agency. Now, married to fellow operative Elena, Peter is faced with a critical assignment. Byrne calls upon him to intervene in a scheduled meeting and retrieve a crucial flash drive containing leaked documents related to national security.