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I have very little interest in serial literary history, and no interest at all in the history or present situation of the English 'novel'. My work is not a 'novel' but an 'heroic romance' a much older and quite different variety of literature.

Letter 329 (about LotR), The Letters of JRR Tolkien

 

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bullet Kin No More by Ellie Last Updated: 7/15/2009
During the War of Wrath, remnants of the king’s guard bear a badly wounded Finarfin from battle only to find themselves ensnared in an even older conflict.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 7/8/2009
bullet Caught Between by Mysterious Jedi Last Updated: 7/12/2009
Summary: While travelling in Harad, Thorongil finds something he did not expect. Written for the Teitho Challenge prompt “Strange Encounters.”
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/12/2009
bullet The Road to Edoras by Dreamflower Last Updated: 7/11/2009
Fredegar Bolger leads an embassy of hobbits to the King's Court in Gondor. But first they must go to Rohan. A sequel to "A New Reckoning". CHAPTER 55! Story now COMPLETE as the hobbits say farewell to Edoras. (Author's Notes Now Posted.)
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 57 Published: 3/27/2005
bullet Fireflies by Calenlass Last Updated: 7/10/2009
What do little glowing insects and a six-year-old boy have in common? Inspired by OAA Prompt #162—Innocent, but went over the 500word limit. Elladan’s POV.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/10/2009
bullet Revelry's Victim by Lady_Roisin Last Updated: 7/7/2009
Anárion manages to convince his brother, Isildur, to attend a gathering. But little did Isildur expect to have his own kind of fun at the event. This story is dedicated to Rhapsody to celebrate both her birthday and the wonderful friendship she has gifted me with.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/7/2009
bullet A Friend in Need by Kara's Aunty Last Updated: 7/5/2009
Frodo fears his will to defy the One Ring may be fading as he crosses the Black Lands. Yet Sauron, it appears, does not have the monopoly on powerful golden entities... A gift for Antane. Gapfillery, UK English.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/5/2009
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 More Than He Bargained For by Grey Wonderer Last Updated: 7/1/2009
A little birthday fiction for Dreamflower involving a few hobbits.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 7/1/2009
bullet The Life and Times of Mag the Cook by annmarwalk Last Updated: 6/28/2009
From humble beginnings in the scullery, Mag rose to Head Cook of the Citadel, a position she held for over 30 years, spoiling generations of Citadel guards and trainees with her excellent food and exuberant affection. Following the war Mag “retired” to Emyn Arnen with the Prince of Ithilien's household. However, Mag did not find country life to her liking and soon returned to Minas Tirith to continue doing what she loved best, cooking and spoiling people. These are some of her stories.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 13 Published: 7/11/2007
bullet The Parting Glass by Ellie Last Updated: 6/28/2009
The news Eärendil brought to Valinor stirred up many feelings among those who stayed behind, but guilt was the most difficult to bear. Written for the ALEC “Last Words” contest.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/28/2009
bullet The Shoemaker's Daughter by Soledad Last Updated: 6/28/2009
A prequel to "Shadows of the Past", with a great deal of original characters, populating a small fishing town in Gondor. Several canon characters will have their cameo appearances, but most of the time it's about daily life in Gondor.
Rating: R Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 8 Published: 1/29/2005
bullet Pride of Place by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 6/27/2009
Newly returned from fighting the Easterlings, Denethor is taken aback to find a stranger at his father's table. This story is co- authored with Raksha the Demon.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/27/2009
bullet On The Eve Of Battle by Jay of Lasgalen Last Updated: 6/27/2009
On the eve of the battle before the Black Gate, Elladan and Elrohir are in a sombre mood.

Written for the ALEC 'Last Words' challenge.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/27/2009
bullet Man of Many Faces by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 6/25/2009
A series of drabbles featuring glimpses in the life of Aragorn, written in response to challenges in the "Tolkien Weekly" LJ Group. Gilraen,Halbarad,Denethor,Arwen, Faramir and other characters will also appear. With grateful thanks to Raksha. Now Complete.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 15 Published: 5/13/2009
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 Aspects of Aragorn by Inzilbeth Last Updated: 6/23/2009
This is Aragorn's story, told in forty-two individual tales, which span from the day of his naming to the penning of 'The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen'. Each chapter explores a different aspect of his life and, collectively, they draw together all the known facts at our disposal into one strictly canon-based saga. Winner at 2009 MEFA Epilogue: 'The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen' This story is now complete.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 42 Published: 8/30/2008
bullet The Family Way by Dreamflower Last Updated: 6/22/2009
This story was written for the LotR Community Challenge, "The Wedding of Your Nightmares". (Rated PG-13, for theme.) Sometimes, doing the respectable thing can be complicated...
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/22/2009
bullet Sundry Scrolls III by Raksha The Demon Last Updated: 6/20/2009
A new compilation of ficlets of up to 1000 words apiece: "Employee Review" is humor and AUish. 3/25/09 - Ioreth's account of Sauron's passing, in honor of Victory over Sauron Day. 6/5/09 - Two survivors of Pelennor battles meet at the Outwalls in "Filling The Breach". "Forbidden Fruit" - a Second Age piece with one of Gondor's founding fathers. 6/20/09 - "Aspiration", posted in honor of Father's Day; and, to end the set, Halbarad's last moments in "Day's Ending".
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 12/12/2008
bullet Fruit of Life by Lady_Roisin Last Updated: 6/19/2009
The faithful in Rómenna live under the increasing tyranny of the Númenórean King, Ar-Pharazôn. After a terrible injustice is dealt to the family of Isildur’s betrothed, he decides to take action. This story is inspired by canon events in which Isildur steals a fruit from Nimloth before it is burned by Ar-Pharazôn and Sauron.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 2 Published: 6/11/2009
bullet Jest in Time by cathleen Last Updated: 6/18/2009
Why did Pippin ask such an outrageous question following the Council of Elrond? Written for the GFIC Community Group's May "Fix the Movies" Challenge!
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/18/2009
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