The Eternal in the Ephemeral

I've never written a Christmastime story before, and now I see why. I'm much more at home with the Halloween atmosphere! That said, I hope you'll accept this in the seasonal spirit as the humble gift it's intended to be.

Happy holidays, my brilliant friends!


Title: I Wonder As I Wander
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandoms: Sherlock and The Professionals
Disclaimer: These universes do not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: It's Christmas Eve, 2005. As a very private drama plays out between two men, secret eyes are watching.
Historian's Note: This is a direct sequel to "Father and Farther," and knowledge of that story would be most helpful for reading this one.
Author's Note: If I've done my job properly, familiarity with one of these two programmes is all you need in order for the story to work. This fits in the same universe as my Sherlock story "The Distance Getting Close," but prior knowledge of that story is not necessary for reading this one.
Warnings (Highlight to Read): Mild language and violence, discussion of drug addiction.

( I Wonder As I Wander )

Title: Four at the Thousand Faces
Author: Morgan Stuart
Fandom: Sherlock
Disclaimer: These universes do not belong to me; I'm just an appreciative visitor. I make no profit from this fan work.
Description: John, Sherlock, Lestrade, and Mycroft are heroes, whether they realize it or not. And there is a certain journey that all heroes are entitled to make.
Historian's Note: This takes place after the Sherlock episode "The Great Game."
Author's Note: This story is offered in memory of Edward Hardwicke and with apologies to Joseph Campbell. Bracketed numbers in the text correspond to endnotes that identify the various references made.


( Four at the Thousand Faces )