The Wound That Never Heals

I'm really encouraged. My muse, who had ditched me 2 years ago as my mom's medical situation began to get really serious, has returned with a vengeance. I'm starting to dream my story plots again - and she pops up with some of the odd-ball stuff at random moments. I almost feel sorry for my writer's group - when my muse REALLY starts to cut loose, it gets hard to stem the flood!

Which is all by way of introduction to my newest LoTR short story. Beta'ed by NiRi and the wonderful folks at GoI, I proudly present ( The Wound That Never Heals )