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Biography:   I am a special education teacher who has recently taken to aiding adults with disabilities. I first read "The Lord of the Rings" at the age of thirteen, and here I am, forty-plus years later, still doing so.
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 Another Moment of your Time by Larner Last Updated: 11/7/2023
A second collection of Frodo-centric fics
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 100 Published: 1/19/2010
bullet The Hands of the King by Larner Last Updated: 4/14/2022
Two foreign visitors to the Citadel see for themselves the use of the Hands of the King.orologi replica
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/14/2022
bullet Enter the Ranger by Larner Last Updated: 9/10/2019
How might Aragorn have returned to his own people after his foster father told him his true name, heritage, and expected role in the future of Middle Earth?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 21 Published: 5/25/2014
bullet Vengeance is Best Served Cold by Larner Last Updated: 11/4/2018
In which some of the younger citizens of Hobbiton learn that they have a champion against Lotho Sackville-Baggins.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 11/4/2018
bullet Serving Gondor by Larner Last Updated: 10/4/2017
A woman from a village in southern Lebennin comes to the White City, having been dispossessed of her home and livelihood by her own brother. Can she find purpose, or justice, now that she is in the King's city?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 8 Published: 9/12/2017
bullet Equal Courtesies by Larner Last Updated: 4/14/2017
Young Tom Cotton is given something to think about concerning the new relationship seen between Sam Gamgee and his Master since they've returned to the Shire and Hobbiton once more .
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/14/2017
bullet Through the Eyes of Maia and Wizard by Larner Last Updated: 11/16/2016
Gandalf-centric stories, begun to hold those tales generated by the prompts for the 2012 Back to Middle Earth Month Challenges, and now continuing on as the muse moves me.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 21 Published: 3/4/2012
bullet Miscalculation by Larner Last Updated: 9/28/2016
Perhaps It had failed to plan appropriately!
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/28/2016
bullet Words of Explanation by Larner Last Updated: 8/30/2016
A series of musings on what has inspired me to write as I have; will include at least exerpts from the author's notes from stories I've written as well as some essays I've written for one purpose or another.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 8 Published: 4/25/2010
bullet Seeking to Ease Discomfort by Larner Last Updated: 8/9/2016
On the night before Frodo Baggins left Bag End for the final time, he and Sam had one last conversation sparked by the residual pain from the Morgul wound. fake golden goose
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/9/2016
bullet Not Gonna Happens by Larner Last Updated: 7/6/2016
Lord of the Rings meets situations not ordinarily met, situations with a bit of blurring about the edges, perhaps? Some stories of events that didn't happen, thank Eru.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 18 Published: 3/19/2007
bullet Between Green Door and Gold Ring by Larner Last Updated: 6/21/2016
To be a repository for Bilbo-centered stories set in the years before Frodo came to Hobbiton to become the heir to the Master of Bag End and the Hill.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 26 Published: 8/10/2008
bullet Second Chances by Larner Last Updated: 4/18/2016
A place for drabbles written for the 2016 Back to Middle Earth challenges. Reusing the prompts from the 2009 B2MEM challenges.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 31 Published: 3/1/2016
bullet Points of Light by Larner Last Updated: 12/25/2015
My winter solstice offering for 2015. For Baranduin for her birthday, and on a prompt given me by Tallis. It's not precisely as you'd suggested, my friend, but I hope it still gives you pleasure!
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 12/11/2015
bullet In Empty Lands by Larner Last Updated: 11/1/2015
To reflect the experiences of the Fellowship, mostly as seen through the eyes of Boromir, son of Denethor. Title taken from the lament sung by Aragorn and Legolas as Boromir's funeral boat is committed to Rauros Falls and the river.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 31 Published: 10/26/2008
bullet Redemption Begun by Larner Last Updated: 6/24/2015
As she travels between the Lockholes in Michel Delving and the home of relatives in Hardbottle where she's chosen to stay, Lobelia Sackville-Baggins finds reason to rethink her life and priorities.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/24/2015
bullet Stories, Familiar and Rare by Larner Last Updated: 3/22/2015
Before he left the Shire, during an unexpected last visit to Brandy Hall, Frodo told one last tale to the Hall's children, honoring the wisest replica horloges person he knew. Hmm--it appears this story wasn't quite finished after all.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/18/2015
bullet Might Have Beens by Larner Last Updated: 1/11/2015
Finally, the collection of stories that might have been, had only one or two elements been changed.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 12 Published: 4/11/2007
bullet Stirring Rings by Larner Last Updated: 11/20/2014
Five were sent to teach and cajole, but one thought to rule, causing contention amongst the Istari. The making (and breaking) of Wizards. Beta by Fiondil.
Rating: R Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 40 Published: 8/17/2006
bullet Judging Mud Pies by Larner Last Updated: 10/28/2014
Hamfast Gamgee wasn't certain about joining in as the Bagginses agreed to judge some mud pies, but found himself glad he did.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/28/2014
bullet Guarding from Afar by Larner Last Updated: 8/23/2013
In March of 1419, S.R., Lotho's Big Men had a few very--interesting--encounters. It appears that the Shire has two very exceptional defenders from afar!
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/23/2013
bullet The Time of Probing by Larner Last Updated: 8/22/2013
It was several days after their arrival in Rivendell before Elrond was able to remove the shard from Frodo's shoulder. Those days as experienced from Sam's point of view.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 16 Published: 7/1/2013
bullet Light on the Way by Larner Last Updated: 8/6/2013
On the death of the King Elessar and the Lady Arwen. Rated for character deaths and the treatment of bodies. A work in progress.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 14 Published: 11/20/2004
bullet Recognition by Larner Last Updated: 5/7/2013
It is long since he has had commerce with his own people. Can he now think to look upon the children of his remaining fosterling and yet escape notice?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/7/2013
bullet The Tower of the Cunning Mind by Larner Last Updated: 2/18/2012
Once he was granted the tower of Orthanc as a dwelling, Saruman found his life taking a decided turn. But was it indeed for the better as he thought it? Written for the Tolkien Weekly Hairdressing Challenge. For Rhapsody the Bard and Linaewen for their birthdays.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 9 Published: 7/3/2011
bullet A Festival of Lights by Larner Last Updated: 1/21/2012
Light has ever been a part of Ėa. A cycle for Hannukah.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 8 Published: 12/21/2011
bullet Lessons for a Young Hobbit by Larner Last Updated: 12/26/2011
Frodo Baggins, newly returned to Hobbiton as Bilbo's ward, begins his new studies under the old Hobbit's tutelage. And what lessons they will be! patek philippe replica My Advent Calendar for 2011.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 26 Published: 12/2/2011
bullet Murder Most Foul by Larner Last Updated: 9/16/2011
Faced with a restrained plea from a woman of Anórien to send someone to investigate the trial that has left her son condemned to hang and two other youths to spend the remainder of their lives in hard labor, the new King of Gondor sends a deputation to investigate the murders of three small boys to find out just how many lives were destroyed two days before Midsummer the preceding year. Written for the Big Bang Challenge.
Rating: R Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 29 Published: 8/3/2011
bullet Weaving Dreams by Larner Last Updated: 5/13/2011
Once Pearl Took looked to marry Frodo Baggins, and her mother was overjoyed at the prospect. A drabble series inspired by the Tolkien Weekly "Tangled Web" challenges.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 7 Published: 4/9/2011
bullet A Journey through Arda by Larner Last Updated: 4/1/2011
To house the ficlets written for the 2011 B2MEM challenges. This will wind probably through all the ages of Arda as well as throughout its geography. Shall we see where the prompts take us? Beta by RiverOtter.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 28 Published: 3/4/2011
bullet Washed Clean by Larner Last Updated: 2/26/2011
Bilbo Baggins watches his beloved Frodo come alive again on Tol Eressėa. A drabble series inspired by the Tolkien Weekly "Water" prompts. Cues: rain, ice and snow, puddle, fountain, river, lake, tears, the sea, drink. For Ellynn and Armariel for their birthdays. Beta by RiverOtter.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 9 Published: 1/25/2011
bullet Or Perchance, When the Last Little Star by Larner Last Updated: 1/12/2011
Lynessė of Pinnath Gelin's mother has ambition for her daughter, who after all is no longer a young girl. But will the silver gown be enough to attract the attention of a lord worthy of Lynessė? fake watches uk A tale that is continuing to grow in the telling to my consternation. A romance.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 9 Published: 12/30/2008
bullet The Potter's Shed by Larner Last Updated: 1/1/2011
A series of true drabbles involving young Pippin learning about the crafting of pottery from a great aunt. Written for the Tolkien Weekly challenges based on terms used in pottery. For SugarAnnie for her birthday. Beta by RiverOtter.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 11/11/2010
bullet Estel Counts by Larner Last Updated: 12/25/2010
Since There and Back Again has offered no Advent Calendar challenge, I find I must craft my own. Young Estel of Imladris counts his blessings.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 24 Published: 12/2/2010
bullet Lalia Took's Pride by Larner Last Updated: 10/26/2010
A series of drabbles featuring Lalia Took. Written originally in response to the Tolkien Weekly "Seven Deadly Sins" challenge. For Pearl Took on her birthday. Beta by RiverOtter.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 7 Published: 9/20/2010
bullet Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner Last Updated: 9/12/2010
A collection for those stories I feel don't quite fit with the others.Puntero laser 1000mw
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 101 Published: 11/3/2006
bullet Grace and Memory by Larner Last Updated: 7/4/2010
How does one respond when admonished of the White Tree, but it is only a tree when all is said and done? Five vignettes.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 6/22/2010
bullet Bilbo's Shire, A to Z by Larner Last Updated: 6/30/2010
A series of drabbles that reflect Bilbo's experiences within the Shire. Dedicated to FrodoSweetStuff and Cathleen.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 27 Published: 6/4/2010
bullet A Deck of Heroes by Larner Last Updated: 6/15/2010
To contain the ficlets generated by this year's There and Back Again Advent prompts. This year we are to write to the archetypes brought to mind by the cards of the Tarot deck. Dedicated to Virtuella, in thanks for much excellent advice!
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 26 Published: 12/1/2009
bullet Moments in Time by Larner Last Updated: 1/18/2010
A place for some of my short stories, mostly Frodo-centric.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 101 Published: 8/13/2005
bullet A Treasure Restored by Larner Last Updated: 7/30/2009
For some years Faramir of Gondor has had in his possession two books that had apparently come to Gondor from the far north, and now he believes they should go to the new King, perhaps as a wedding gift of sorts. Some details come from Or Perchance, when the First Little Star...".
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/30/2009
bullet Passover and Pilgrimage by Larner Last Updated: 6/23/2009
During the visit of Sam, Rosie, and Elanor to Gondor in 1442 S.R., a new series of memorials was unveiled in Ithilien to mark the occasion and to serve as a trail of pilgrimage for those seeking to better appreciate the travails of those who brought about the victory over Sauron. But Merry wished more--to follow Frodo's steps all the way to the Mountain itself, to where Death itself passed over Frodo and Sam. How has Mordor changed in twenty-three years, and can such a journey bring peace?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 6/9/2009
bullet Only a Second or Two by Larner Last Updated: 3/30/2009
A series of drabbles for the 2009 Back to Middle Earth Month challenges. Beta by RiverOtter.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 31 Published: 3/1/2009
bullet The Wind Changes by Larner Last Updated: 3/16/2009
It is March 15th, 3019 T.A., and those who had comprised the Fellowship of the Ring find that the scent of despair can be dispersed by a shift in the winds of the world. Written for the LOTR-Community-Gfic "Ides of March" challenge. Thanks ever to RiverOtter for the beta. Some dialogue taken directly from The Lord of the Rings.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/16/2009
bullet The Tenant from Staddle by Larner Last Updated: 1/14/2009
When Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee were ennobled on the Field of Cormallen, Gondor and Arnor granted them lands held in the King's name for their maintenance in keeping with the customs of the lands. And now a farmer formerly from Staddle learns he must have permission from the Lord Iorhael in order to remain where he has begun excavating a new smial and setting up a farm for himself and his family.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 37 Published: 9/23/2006
bullet Wherever the Prompt Might Lead by Larner Last Updated: 12/25/2008
A series of ficlets for the 2008 Advent Calendar, each a hundred fifty words. A new element must be added day by day. bottle, wharf, violin, moon, monkey, fork, hole, lock, sheet, pendant, crystal, cookie, letter, money, tail, chair, bread, seed, peach, snow, rope, boat, baggage, candle
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 25 Published: 12/1/2008
bullet The First Snowfall of the Season by Larner Last Updated: 12/22/2008
The Valar offer Frodo Baggins a special dream as a midwinter gift one year.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/22/2008
bullet Unnatural Appetites? by Larner Last Updated: 9/30/2008
Some remarks made in the marketplace have left Frodo in a fury, and Aragorn seeks to set those who made them right....
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 9/30/2008
bullet Story Timeline by Larner Last Updated: 9/28/2008
A timeline for the stories I've published on this site.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 5 Published: 5/6/2006
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