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Letters I've Written Never Meaning to Send  by Antane 6 Review(s)
LarnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/16/2005
Unfortunately, I can see letters such as this ending up in the stationery box.

harrowcatReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/15/2005
Oh Antane, you made me cry this is so painfully sad to read. My own times of hurt echoed to this. Would that we all have such a faithful friend to cling to.

(P.s I do hope that you also do something joy-filled in writing or in RL to balance out all the angst you are posting Antane.)

Author Reply: Harrowcat, yes, I have a lot of joy in my life - because of you in part and all my reviewers and my family and friends and my hobbits - who can ask for more? :)

Namarie, God bless, Antane

Queen GaladrielReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/14/2005
We think we know despair, we think we know pain when we are young. But the more I contemplate it, the more I realise, whatever I may think at times, I know nothing, nothing of those feelings. I have always been safe and secure, loved, whole. But oh! What agony to be just a burned out shell, as you say. I loved what you said about Sam guarding the dying embers that still remain, and Frodo wondering if he realised that's what they are. This was truly touching, almost more so than all your previous work put together. Namarie, and God bless,
Galadriel

Frodo_BReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/14/2005
Hello Antane, I've read a lot of stories on this site and your's is up there with the best. You've captured a critical moment in Frodo's life which I wish Tolkien had developed further.

I was touched by the sensitivity of your writing and being someone who has expeienced some of the grief you express I can tell you you've done a very good job describing it. I can hardly wait to discover your other stories. Thank-you.

Author Reply: Thank *you*! I hope you enjoy the other stories. I am glad you like this one!

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

WhiteLadyEowynReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/14/2005
Heartbreaking, Antane. There are many more words I wish I could say to express how this story has touched me. But they all fail to capture the beauty of what you have written here.

Author Reply: Thank you so much! I thought people might be calling for my head after I posted this, but instead I am moved by all these favorable reviews!

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

ArmarielReviewed Chapter: 1 on 11/14/2005
How sad and sweet. Love the bit with the ink on the wrist and Sam cleaning it off and all. Very eloquent.

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Author Reply: Thank you, Armariel! I liked that part too - a very Sam thing to do, to just keep on loving and loving and loving...

Namarie, God bless, Antane :)

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