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The Greatest Gift - A Tale of Transformation (A Short Story)
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Complete, First published Dec 24, 2016
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A young Legolas is adjusting to the loss of his mother and the impact her death has had on his father.  This Yule, Thranduil is challenged with restoring his relationship with his young son whilst keeping his kingdom intact.
Enjoy a transformative and gripping tale between father and son that reveals the greatest gift that any father and son could ever discover...a relationship.
This story won 3rd place in @CJ_Callahan's, Gandalf's Challenge and was the inspiration for me to write the story 'Home,  Legolas Tale', which is a continuation of Legolas' story.
Cover art based on a work by Cudzinec deviantart.
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