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bullet A Pearl of Unexpected Price Last Updated: 12/1/2012
Frodo is in love with Pippin's sister Pearl, but they discover that toxic relatives and dangerous inheritances can make impossible to get your heart's desire. A non-slash explanation of Frodo never marrying.
Rating: R Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 14 Published: 9/3/2003
bullet A Few Lusty Hobbits and Some Crimson Joys Last Updated: 12/27/2007
A visit with part of the Fellowship to Minas Tirith's finest brothel teaches Faramir and Legolas a humorous lesson about what women really want.
Rating: R Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 1/22/2005
bullet Blood Poppy Last Updated: 4/8/2005
During the siege of Minas Tirith, a young and fearful conscript finds a bit of beauty amid the carnage. Written for the HASA WWI poets challenge, and based on Isaac Rosenberg's "Break of Day in the Trenches."
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/8/2005
bullet A Perfect Pie Last Updated: 1/22/2005
Faramir decides to stage a Shire-style celebration in honour of the first harvest in Ithilien, and Eowyn enters into the spirit of the occasion by baking her first pie. Inspired in large part by my own efforts to teach myself how to cook over the past few years.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/22/2005
bullet A Spring Fair in Minas Tirith Last Updated: 10/12/2004
As Faramir, Eowyn, and Merry wander amid the folk of Minas Tirith at the annual spring fair, we see that everyone, even the unlikeliest, has a story to tell. A companion piece to "Snowdrops and Bluebells." 2003 Mithril Awards runner-up: Best characterisation – ensemble.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 10/12/2004
bullet Capturing a White Queen Last Updated: 10/12/2004
Faramir and Merry discuss marriage and the women they love while playing chess on a summer's day.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/12/2004
bullet Raspberry Wine Last Updated: 10/12/2004
Frodo shares some raspberry wine with his cousin Pearl. A short story set right before "A Pearl of Unexpected Price."
Rating: R Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/12/2004
bullet Cover Him With Violets Last Updated: 6/6/2004
Ioreth and Merry mourn a young Rider of Rohan who has died far from home after fighting at the Pelennor. Inspired by the WWI poem "To His Love," by Ivor Gurney.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/6/2004
bullet A Whisper of Thunder Last Updated: 5/26/2004
Mutual nightmares, a coming storm and some apple brandy lead Merry to make a painful confession to Pippin. Written for Marigold's fourth "Tales of the Red Book" challenge & edited for HASA's WWI Poets challenge.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/26/2004
bullet One Stray Curl Last Updated: 3/1/2004
Sam recalls the moment he first fell in love with Rosie.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/1/2004
bullet Snowdrops and Bluebells Last Updated: 12/13/2003
Eowyn's growing friendship with Merry while in the Houses of Healing begins to unthaw other feelings in her heart as well. A detailing of Faramir's courtship of Eowyn from her POV.imitaciones richard mille
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 12/13/2003
bullet A Knot for Life Last Updated: 12/13/2003
Ioreth and Lothiriel fight to keep Faramir, Eowyn, and Merry alive after they are brought to the Houses of Healing.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/13/2003
bullet Last of the Summer Wine Last Updated: 12/13/2003
Legolas pays a last call on the widow of Esgaroth who has sold him wine for thirty years, and she reflects upon both their improbable friendship and the ravages of time. A sequel to "The Finest of Vintages."
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/13/2003
bullet The Finest of Vintages Last Updated: 12/13/2003
An exasperated widow of Esgaroth dickers with some high-handed elves wishing to buy wine, but a certain Prince of Mirkwood succeeds in charming her despite her temper.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/13/2003
bullet Bubbles Last Updated: 12/12/2003
Pippin gets a very special toy at Cousin Bilbo's birthday party.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/12/2003
bullet Twilight Last Updated: 12/12/2003
Two of the dwarves attending Bilbo's party discover how hard it is to say no to a Took, especially a female one.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/12/2003
bullet The Smell of Mint Last Updated: 9/10/2003
As the Shirefolk gather up bodies after the Battle of Bywater, Merry sorts through his anger at Grima Wormtongue. Dark & angsty.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/6/2003
bullet Stars in Their Courses Last Updated: 9/7/2003
Frodo, taken ill two nights before Theoden's funeral, is nursed by Eowyn, who learns one of his deepest secrets.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 9/3/2003
bullet Blessing the Garden Last Updated: 9/5/2003
Gimli helps Faramir and Eowyn select the site of their future home, and offers a special blessing of his own.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/23/2003
bullet Child of My Heart Last Updated: 9/3/2003
How it was decided that Esmeralda & Saradoc Brandybuck would become Frodo's guardians after his parents drowned in the Brandywine.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 9/3/2003
bullet Diamonds Sparkle in Sunshine Last Updated: 8/5/2003
A nervous Pippin proposes to Diamond while picnicking on the banks of the Brandywine, but not before he reflects on why he loves her.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/5/2003
bullet Lament for the Unsung Dead Last Updated: 8/5/2003
Eowyn broods on Theodred's death and the decline of the House of Eorl as she helps prepare her cousin's body for burial. Slightly AU.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/5/2003
bullet Red Roses, Golden Arrows Last Updated: 8/3/2003
The Tooks make a banner of their own when Pippin rides out to battle the Ruffians.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 8/3/2003