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Tolkien quote of the day:

'That is the purpose for which you are called hither. Called, I say, though I have not called you to me, strangers from distant lands. You have come and are here met, in this very nick of time, by chance as it may seem. Yet it is not so. Believe rather that it is so ordered that we, who sit here, and none others, must now find counsel for the peril of the world.'

Elrond, The Council of Elrond, FotR

 

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bullet All Work and No Play by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/21/2025
(or The Thrum of Tookish Bowstrings, Part 2) Re-post of deleted story. This story has long been hinted at under the working title Farry and Ferdi Go to Gondor, and several excerpts have been published under various titles. When the son of Thain Peregrin wishes to trace his father's journeys, trouble follows. (Thanks to Larner for beta-reading the earliest chapters.) New chapter: Of Hobbits and rogue Men.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 11 Published: 1/26/2025
bullet The Tenth Walker by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/21/2025
Bill the Pony gave my elbow yet another nudge this morning, causing me to spill my tea, and he licked up all the sugar from the bowl, and is likely to make a complete nuisance of himself if I don't write down his story. Chapters are about as long as a pony's attention span. New: Knocking at the doors (but not with Pippin's head).
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 128 Published: 6/15/2005
bullet The Rescue by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/21/2025
When Lotho Sackville-Baggins turned his eye on Odovacar Bolger's fortune and landholdings, Odo found himself seeking a refuge for his only daughter. This is the story of how Estella Bolger took on a new name and identity, and hid amongst the Tooks during the Troubles. New chapter: The last (and most dangerous) stretch on the path to freedom.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 20 Published: 11/22/2008
bullet Jewels by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/21/2025
From the "Scouring of the Shire" to the Grey Havens, and beyond... because the original Story ended much too abruptly for this reader's satisfaction. Originally published in March 2003 elsewhere; revised chapters are being posted here as beta comments are incorporated. (Thanks, PSW, for reminding me that the story remained unfinished here.) New chapter: Continuing to recover.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 41 Published: 8/13/2004
bullet Relapse by Periantari Last Updated: 3/19/2025
What if Faramir used being busy as an excuse and cover to how he really felt during and after the time of coronation? What if PTSD weighs down on him far more than he cared to admit and others failed to notice? A story to give him some comfort from the Fellowship, Imrahil and of course Éowyn. Appearances also from Galadriel, Arwen, Legolas, Gimli, Eomer and OFC. UPDATE 3/19/25 Chapter 17.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 18 Published: 8/22/2023
bullet Drabbles by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/18/2025
Drabble, by definition, a story told in exactly 100 words, plus an optional title of 15 words or less. Quite a challenge. New drabble set added in response to a reader's request: How do others respond to the Hobbits' Remembering Day custom? Angst warning: character death.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 54 Published: 8/14/2003
bullet Like Swords by PSW Last Updated: 3/16/2025
The evening after the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, from the camp of the Northern Dúnedain. (A one shot for now - may become more later. Thanks to Itarille for her encouragement on this particular topic. :-)
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/16/2025
bullet Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 3/15/2025
NEW CHAPTER: Éowyn finds herself away from the home of her birth and living at court. Orphaned with her brother, they go to live in Edoras, in the Golden Hall. She doesn't fit in with court life. She wants to fight and live a life people keep telling her can't be hers. This is her story. Eowyn has endlessly fascinated me The inspiration for the first chapter came from Lindelea when during a discussion taking place the review section about how Eowyn became a shieldmaiden. All chapters now REP
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 24 Published: 1/20/2025
bullet The King and the Steward by Itarille Last Updated: 3/13/2025
Aragorn and Faramir, in the early days of their burgeoning friendship. With cameos from Húrin of the Keys, Gandalf, the hobbits, and Lady Ivriniel, who has deigned to make an appearance. Chapters 8 to 12 feature the Dunedain of the North.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 1/16/2025
bullet My Collection of Drabbles by Periantari Last Updated: 3/12/2025
Drabbles (100 to 300 word ficlets) Character ranges from hobbits to wizards to men to dwarves to elves. 3/13/24- "Beacon" drabbles- Finduilas (First Age), Beregond 3/29/24 Tribble "A Sign of Hope" NEW 9/29 a pair of drabbles "Uneasiness" and "Like a Father" 3/3/25 "No More Doubt" UPDATE 3/12 Drabble series for the "Bring me Sunshine" prompt featuring hobbits Chapters 127-131
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 131 Published: 4/4/2005
bullet The Unquenchable Light by Virtuella Last Updated: 3/8/2025
Another ten thousand Easterlings would have easily swung the war for Sauron. But fortunately the East is not just full of evil people. Welcome to the Land of Kûz, where the Archseraph rules with a hand of silk, where dragons are kindly spirits, where wine and tea and coffee flow, and where the fate of Middle-earth hung in the balance, though the West didn't know it.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 21 Published: 7/15/2024
bullet One Who Sticks Closer than a Brother by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/6/2025
Follow-on from A Matter of Appearances. A story exploring friendship, as lived by one of Pippin's cousins in Pippin's early years as Thain. Final chapter added.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 64 Published: 9/11/2006
bullet An Unexpected Adventure by KathyG Last Updated: 3/6/2025
[REPOST OF DELETED STORY] (Co-written by KathyG and Dreamflower.) In the spring of 2012, four American children find themselves thrust into an unfamiliar world and part of an unexpected adventure. This story is AU, and blends Lord of the Ring book-verse and movie-verse. This story also contains a lot of spiritual and religious content as a part of the AU elements.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 110 Published: 2/11/2025
bullet To Rescue a Damsel by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/1/2025
When Goldi Gamgee takes action without thinking through the consequences, Faramir Took makes it his business to make everything come out right. Final chapters added, followed by author's notes.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 19 Published: 4/2/2014
bullet Lords of Gondor by Linaewen Last Updated: 2/22/2025
Boromir survives the attack upon Amon Hen and attempts the journey home to Gondor before war with Mordor breaks out. Third Place - MEFA 2007 Award Category: Genres: Alternate Universe: Incomplete
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 60 Published: 2/9/2009
bullet A Horse for Bandobras by Lindelea Last Updated: 2/20/2025
Originally published in honor of the Professor's birthday, a series of drabbles, double drabbles and (perhaps) triple drabbles recounting how Bandobras, son of Thain Isumbras III, came to be remembered by history as being tall enough to ride a horse. Complete: Epilogue added.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 20 Published: 1/21/2025
bullet The Last Maker by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 2/18/2025
In the end, the master of lies made the mistake of underestimating him.
A story of Celebrimbor, the last of the House of Fëanor in Middle-erath.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 2/12/2025
bullet Long-Awaited by PSW Last Updated: 2/16/2025
A long-awaited meeting.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 7 Published: 9/3/2022
bullet An Elf by KathyG Last Updated: 2/11/2025
[REPOST OF DELETED STORY] In Chapter 2: “The Shadow of the Past,” of The Fellowship of the Ring, it says, “He [Sam] believed he had once seen an elf in the woods, and still hoped to see more one day.” But when and where does that happen? In this pre-Quest double drabble, Sam sees an elf while taking a walk.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/11/2025
bullet Baby Sam by KathyG Last Updated: 2/11/2025
[REPOST OF DELETED STORY] During a Yule visit to Bag End following his parents’ death, Frodo meets baby Samwise. Many thanks to Dreamflower for beta-reading my story!
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/11/2025
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