"A battle-hardened Korean War veteran leads a risky mission to rescue captured soldiers in Seoul, facing their inner demons and the harsh realities of war, only to be forever changed by the sacrifice of their fellow soldier and the lasting effects of their experiences in 'The Forgotten War'."
Protagonist: A battle-hardened Korean War veteran haunted by the memories of combat; Deuteragonist: A fellow soldier who provides emotional support and camaraderie during their time in the military.
The protagonist is tasked with leading a risky mission to rescue captured soldiers, facing their own inner demons and the harsh realities of war as they navigate through enemy territory.
In the end, the protagonist successfully leads the mission to rescue the captured soldiers, but not without sacrifice. The deuteragonist is killed in the line of duty, leaving the protagonist to come to terms with their own inner demons and the harsh realities of war. The novel concludes with the protagonist returning home, forever changed by their experiences in the Korean War.
Twist: The deuteragonist, who was presumed dead, is actually alive and reunites with the protagonist after the mission. However, the protagonist is unable to fully overcome their inner demons and struggles to adjust to civilian life, leading to a bittersweet ending as they continue to grapple with the lasting effects of war.