Valley of the Shadow - Narnia AU
July, 1947: A tragic accident in the London streets results in the untimely death of 14-year-old Lucy Pevensie, leaving her family reeling and grief-stricken. Peter and Edmund are invited to stay with Aunt Polly, along with the other remaining friends of Narnia, an attempt at offering some relief. Together, the friends of Narnia grapple with one of life's hardest questions: the Problem of Pain.
May, 1947: Due to the sudden on-set of crippling anxiety in the form of intrusive thoughts regarding morality and religion, Lucy is sent home early for the summer holidays. Peter attempts to understand the source of her illness and offer relief.
A story of suffering, grief, and redemption while the comforts of Narnia seem far behind, but the lessons are close at hand.
Content Warning: Major Character death, Religious OCD-including descriptions of intrusive thoughts, grief
