The Eternal in the Ephemeral

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.


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