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• Stay With Me by Eärillë

  For SWG's Birthday Celebration in 2010. We know how the Vanyar are so few in number and so solemn, but not why. We know the names of the Quendi, but not how they came about – but one evening someone told it by the campfire: a first-person point of view of the lost days around the Lake of Awakening and some more.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 May 2012 · Updated 15 May 2012 · Reviews (2)

• Mint Green for Healing by Linaewen

  Boromir has been ill and is in need of a healing cup of tea.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 12 May 2012 · Updated 12 May 2012 · Reviews (4)

• The Loneliness of the Fishermouse by Clodia

  In 2509, Celebrían wife of Elrond was journeying to Lórien... the rest, everyone knows. But this isn't about her. Not really. What remains for the bereaved but need and anger?

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 10 April 2012 · Updated 6 May 2012 · Reviews (38)

• In the Mind's Eye by shirebound

  The Morgul knife blade used at Weathertop to wound Frodo was enspelled by the Nazgûl, as was the hilt that Aragorn carried with him to Rivendell. At the Ford of Bruinen, the wraith-sorcerer has one chance to activate the spell woven into the hilt, and influence its bearer. Aragorn h/c, somewhat AU, very hobbity (of course!). Characters include Glorfindel, Elrond, Gandalf, Arwen.

  PG · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 13 March 2011 · Updated 6 May 2012 · Reviews (240)

• Pony Tales - Tales From the Prancing Pony by Jay of Lasgalen

  Aragorn and his brothers have passed through Bree many times, and the old inn could tell many tales if its walls could talk. This is a collection of drabbles, double drabbles and short stories which all take place at the Prancing Pony.

  G · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 19 April 2012 · Updated 4 May 2012 · Reviews (10)

• The Many Aspects of Merimac Brandybuck by Lily Dragonquill

  This shall be the place for stories focusing on Merimac Brandybuck in major and minor roles. Each chapter will stand on it's own. They are written in no particular order and many minor and major characters of LotR will also have an appearance. UPDATE: Hands: Four vignettes where a hand says more than words can.

  G · 32 chapters · In progress · Published 14 June 2006 · Updated 3 May 2012 · Reviews (100)

• Carefully Taught by Linda Hoyland

  When Faramir and Aragorn long to escape from daily duties and finally manage to do so, they soon find themselves in a diplomatic situation of mythic proportion.Ist Place MEFA 2011

  PG-13 · 20 chapters · Complete · Published 23 April 2010 · Updated 23 April 2012 · Reviews (52)

• A Fork in the Road by Antane

  Queen Galadriel asked me some time ago for a story about Frodo's reaction after he learned what he said and did at the Fire. Well, here goes... (Gandalf is in it, Sam, Merry, and Pippin have cameos.)

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 April 2012 · Updated 14 April 2012 · Reviews (3)

• Starkindling by Hildigrim

  Starkindling is a tightly linked set of three temporally separated, but thematically interconnected, stories centering upon Arwen. They will make the most sense if read in order, during a single sitting. A fourth chapter contains an author's comment posted on Easter Day, 2012.

  PG-13 · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 12 August 2009 · Updated 8 April 2012 · Reviews (8)

• Olive by Virtuella

  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.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 March 2012 · Updated 30 March 2012 · Reviews (7)

• Evil Undone by Linaewen

  When Frodo is severely wounded in the orc attack upon Amon Hen, the Fellowship must choose another Ringbearer to continue the Quest in his stead. Written for the Lord of the Rings Community Big Bang Challenge as the back story for my one-shot AU, A Great Evil Unmade.

  PG · 14 chapters · Complete · Published 19 September 2011 · Updated 19 March 2012 · Reviews (36)

• The First Feast by Linda Hoyland

  Eldarion attends his first feast in honour of his father's birthday.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 February 2012 · Updated 29 February 2012 · Reviews (5)

• Too Young by Linaewen

  A mother deals with an obstinate son who is unhappy about being considered too young for an important task. A fixed-length ficlet of 400 words (as measured by Microsoft Word).

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2012 · Updated 25 February 2012 · Reviews (3)

• Gone Missing by Linaewen

  When Merry and Pippin go missing in Minas Tirith, Frodo and Sam enlist Aragorn's help to find them.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2012 · Updated 25 February 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Something Hot Would Go Down Nice by Linaewen

  The hobbits are tired of eating cold food on their journey and start daydreaming about how something hot would go down nice. A recipe!fic written for a challenge.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 February 2012 · Updated 25 February 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Song of Hope by Linda Hoyland

  A chance discovery has grave consequences for Faramir.

  PG-13 · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 24 November 2011 · Updated 19 February 2012 · Reviews (17)

• The Tower of the Cunning Mind by Larner

  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.

  PG-13 · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 3 July 2011 · Updated 18 February 2012 · Reviews (18)

• Two Small Pieces of Glass by Ellynn

  One day, while working in her studio, an elleth discovers something extraordinary and invents one very special device.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 February 2012 · Updated 15 February 2012 · Reviews (8)

• For Gondor by Wyndhamfan

  A terrible dream haunts Faramir; a dream that points to the doom of Gondor. Faramir is forced to go against his brother and the decree of his father Denethor to save Gondor from a terrible fate. (Movie-verse, though I try to keep to canon as best as I can)

  PG-13 · 9 chapters · In progress · Published 13 March 2004 · Updated 11 February 2012 · Reviews (10)

• Fliewatuet's Flimsy Ficlets by fliewatuet

  A collection of drabbles and other short pieces written for various occasions. Ongoing Serial. Update 2012-02-07: more InstaDrabble results

  PG · 20 chapters · In progress · Published 29 July 2004 · Updated 7 February 2012 · Reviews (52)