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'For in the days of Isildur the Ruling Ring passed out of all knowledge, and the Three were released from its dominion. But now in this latter day they are in peril once more, for to our sorrow the One has been found.'

Elrond, The Council of Elrond, FotR

 

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bullet Steelsheen by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 4/2/2025
When Éowyn was fourteen, one spoke of her likeness to Steelsheen—her grandmother, Morwen of Lossarnach. She wondered why, and so began her quiet quest to learn more of the lady from the South—one that would shape her for years to come.
Based on Tolkien’s writings, not the film trilogy.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 7 Published: 3/25/2025
bullet All Work and No Play by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/1/2025
(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.) Lots of hobbity light talk in progress... New chapter: The New Company reaches Weathertop.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 14 Published: 1/26/2025
bullet The Rescue by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/1/2025
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: While hiding from the ruffians, Ferdi and Estella overhear Lotho's sinister plans to punish the Tooks for their resistance. Content warning for somewhat graphic discussion.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 23 Published: 11/22/2008
bullet Jewels by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/1/2025
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.) Angst warning for new chapter: Floods and other disasters.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 44 Published: 8/13/2004
bullet Family Matters by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/1/2025
Another deleted story that has popped up on the schedule to be re-posted. Sent on a routine errand, one of Pippin's cousins disappears. (A "Young Thain" story set during Pippin's early years as Thain.)
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 1/26/2025
bullet Realizing Attractions by Larner Last Updated: 3/30/2025
What might happen when a Hobbit who recognizes he is aging and a young Elvish woman find themselves each drawn to the other?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/30/2025
bullet The Michel Delving Mathom House by Periantari Last Updated: 3/27/2025
My collection of ficlets which are usually written as short mathoms for friends on Livejournal. UPDATE 3/27/25: "Of Darkness and Hope" Faramir/Eowyn post-Quest, "Of Healing, Memory, and Moving On" (Merry and Pippin) for Grey_wonderer's birthday
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 27 Published: 2/4/2006
bullet Ladies' Guide to Middle-earth's Eligible Bachelors by Virtuella Last Updated: 3/26/2025
Because if you do find yourself transported to Middle-earth, you really need to be sure to pick the right man. ;-) This is an old fic of mine, and I realised I've never posted it here.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/26/2025
bullet Relapse by Periantari Last Updated: 3/25/2025
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? What if there was lingering Black Breath that was unrecognized? 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 3/25/25 Chapter 18. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 19 Published: 8/22/2023
bullet The Tenth Walker by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/24/2025
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: The Watcher in the Water makes its appearance. Final chapter posted. TBC in The Way Home.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 129 Published: 6/15/2005
bullet The Unquenchable Light by Virtuella Last Updated: 3/23/2025
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: 22 Published: 7/15/2024
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 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
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