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Biography:   I am German by birth, Scottish by marriage, with two small children. I work as a special needs teacher in a big comprehensive school in Stirling. Liberal Christian, moderate feminist, wannabe eco-warrior... My first venture into fan fiction was through Discworld, and that is still where my focus lies, but I also enjoy writing for Lord Of The Rings.
bullet The Unquenchable Light by Virtuella Last Updated: 11/9/2024
Many years ago, I wrote a silly little story about Aragorn and Arwen planning their daughter’s wedding, and for this I invented a character called the Archseraph of Kûz, a ridiculously wealthy country far to the East of Gondor which, so Aragorn says, “nobody even knew existed twenty years ago.” But all things are connected, and this is the story of the role that Kûz played in the war against Sauron. I have used what little is known in canon about the remote East of Middle-earth, and then greatly
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 12 Published: 7/15/2024
bullet Pebbles From Arda by Virtuella Last Updated: 8/14/2015
A collection of shorter pieces. Ch.8: Eight Legolas Vignettes Ch.9: Early Lessons in Moral Reasoning Ch.10: Echoes. A birthday gift for Linda Hoyland. Ch.11: A Trusty Tune. A Gildor gapfiller Ch 12: Troll Courtship. A silly filk Ch 13: Two poems Ch 14: Elfhelm has a surprise Ch 15: Bearing the News. A very special meeting Ch 16: Come May: A moment of transition
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 18 Published: 8/2/2008
bullet Jaded Amber by Virtuella Last Updated: 2/17/2013
Elboron finds a fascinating stone at the beach, but Eowyn is not in a frame of mind to rejoice in his discovery.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/17/2013
bullet Olive by Virtuella Last Updated: 3/30/2012
Spring has come to Esgaroth and the daughter of a wealthy merchant finds her life changed by encounters with the mysterious Elven King. But not all is as it seems.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/30/2012
bullet Orcs At Home by Virtuella Last Updated: 6/5/2011
A bizarre encounter of two sets of characters from two totally different stories of mine - Orcs At School and Truth Be Told.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/5/2011
bullet Dancing Lessons by Virtuella Last Updated: 1/17/2011
After Lothíriel has dished up chilli paste and Éomer is nearly choking, where can the two go from here?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/17/2011
bullet On the Shores of a Turquoise Lake by Virtuella Last Updated: 1/8/2011
So just what happened to the Entwives? Here's one scenario. replicas relojes
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/8/2011
bullet Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Is Dead by Virtuella Last Updated: 10/2/2010
A Shire Murder Mystery in three parts.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 9/23/2010
bullet While the Candles Burn by Virtuella Last Updated: 8/17/2010
Aragorn is late and Arwen knows she ought to be fretting...
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/17/2010
bullet Impossibly Blue by Virtuella Last Updated: 6/22/2010
Aragorn planted the White Tree of Gondor. Five hundred years later, it receives a very unexpected visitor.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/21/2010
bullet Passing Grace by Virtuella Last Updated: 5/24/2010
They said she was a sorceress, evil perhaps, uncanny for certain. But now Galadriel has come to Edoras and little minds are buzzing. MEFA 2010 First Place
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/21/2010
bullet Truth Be Told by Virtuella Last Updated: 5/11/2010
Déoric, the newly appointed Chronicler of the Mark, is faced with new challenges. Lothíriel wants him to paint in colour and the king is sending him out to collect the stories of the Mark. Déoric does what he can to please everyone. When he finds that not all is truth that the Eorlingas hold to be true, will his break with Éomer end his career? Sequel to the Measure Of A Man. MEFA 2010 First Place
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 26 Published: 7/22/2009
bullet Orcs At School by Virtuella Last Updated: 2/15/2010
Because little orcs need to learn, too. MEFA 2010 First Place
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/15/2010
bullet Worse Than The Witch King by Virtuella Last Updated: 7/1/2009
There are certain old customs in Gondor of which Éowyn cannot approve. Unfortunately, one of them concerns her wedding... MEFA 2009 First Place
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 7 Published: 6/22/2009
bullet Virtuella's Idiosyncratic Literary Criticisms by Virtuella Last Updated: 6/11/2009
A collection of various non-fictional musings on all things Tolkien. Chapter 4: Creativity as an Emulation of the Creator. A Christian Perspective on Tolkien
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 4 Published: 6/4/2009
bullet The Measure Of A Man by Virtuella Last Updated: 1/7/2009
Déoric has lost a leg and his best friend on the Pelennor. He is set to lose even more things after his return to Edoras, but Éomer discovers the young man's unusual talent. A coming-of-age story, OC centred, but Éomer and Éowyn play significant roles. MEFA 2009 First Place
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 15 Published: 10/15/2008
bullet Eight Elven Cloaks by Virtuella Last Updated: 9/9/2008
Galadriel has a special assignment for her maidens. As eight elven cloaks are made in a bower in Calas Galadhon, the maidens reflect on each member of the fellowship in turn and decide on a blessing to go with each cloak. MEFA 2009 First Place
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 8/12/2008
bullet Mrs Maggot Gives Directions by Virtuella Last Updated: 7/26/2008
A retelling of the chapter "A Shortcut To Mushrooms" from FOTR, seen from the perspective of Mrs Maggot - with a little twist. MEFA 2009 First Place
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/26/2008
bullet Promise and Sorrow by Virtuella Last Updated: 7/19/2008
Six unknown people in different parts of Middle Earth reflect on how the War of the Ring has affected their fate - for better or worse. PG rated for themes of death and injury. MEFA 2008 2nd place.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 7/19/2008