Sheridan's Gift
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Last published Mon, Oct 30, 2023
Lyall is set to be executed for murder, until a mysterious stranger intervenes. It's not just an act of kindness though. In exchange for his life, Lyall is asked to risk it on a mission to the town of Prithdon, settled at the foot of a volcano, where a dragon has taken up residence. A dragon that even a slayer refused to face, for fear of what it guards.
Meanwhile, Lyall's mysterious new employer makes an unplanned visit to his hometown. A place long deserted by all but a ghost of a woman, and the lingering power of the wrathful god who destroyed it.
Even gods don't have perfect families.
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This is an early draft of the story, and changes/improvements are bound to be made later. Questions and feedback are welcome and appreciated, as it could help me with revisions.
Rated Mature for: strong language, themes of depression, and self-harming ideation (from a non-POV character, but it can still be distressing). Warnings may be placed at the start of Individual chapters, if necessary. If you see a chapter without a warning that you think it should have, let me know, and I'll add it.
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