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• A Shire Sketchbook by Baggins Babe

  As I'm feeding more plot bunnies than can be put into the longer stories I've created a place where I can put the shorter tales of our favourite hobbits. Some stories will be set in my usual AU while others may be closer to canon. Chapter 39. On a summer morning Frodo and Sam discover a most unexpected visitor in the garden at Bag End. Chapter 40. Sometimes the best place to hide is the most obvious........

  PG-13 · 40 chapters · In progress · Published 16 July 2005 · Updated 23 July 2011 · Reviews (375)

• Hearts of Men by Aelaer

  Shortly after Aragorn's crowning, a new, unexpected threat emerges from the heart of Minas Tirith. My thanks to Cairistiona for the beta. This story will be updated once a week every Monday.

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · In progress · Published 6 June 2011 · Updated 19 July 2011 · Reviews (23)

• Helpless by Eärillë

  Curufinwë Atarinkë had never had a cause to hate the sea, but now he did. For B2MeM 2011. Challenge: Day 13: Balar: Unanswered plea.

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 July 2011 · Updated 16 July 2011 · Reviews (1)

• Elf and Ranger Tales (Post-Quest) by Legolass

  This is a collection of short stories about Aragorn and Legolas set in the post-Quest era.

  G · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 1 July 2008 · Updated 15 July 2011 · Reviews (17)

• The Price of Sacrifice by Linda Hoyland

  Beregond is haunted by memories of a fateful day in March.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 July 2011 · Updated 14 July 2011 · Reviews (4)

• Shieldmaiden: A Token Symbol by Kara's Aunty

  A year before the War of the Ring, a despondent Éowyn contemplates her fate.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 July 2011 · Updated 11 July 2011 · Reviews (4)

• An Explorer in His Own Land by Thevina

  A man of Rohan decides to introduce himself to his new neighbors in the caves of Helm's Deep. Includes Dimvin, an OC Dwarf featured in 'A Rose Among Thorns.' Written for an exchange with the prompt 'new beginnings.'

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 July 2011 · Updated 10 July 2011 · Reviews (1)

• A Proper Man for Summer by Linda Hoyland

  Ivorwen loved her grandson dearly, but he was little more than a baby when he was taken to the safety of Rivendell. Now the time has come for him to return to his people, she is full of apprehension

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 July 2011 · Updated 8 July 2011 · Reviews (4)

• tolo dan na galad (`come back to the light`) by Laikwalâssê

  Sometimes even the greatest of healers in Middle-earth is driven to his limit and pushed beyond his endurance. When word reached Rivendell that Glorfindel was killed in an orc ambush Elrond experiences a nightmare.

  PG-13 · 14 chapters · Complete · Published 18 March 2011 · Updated 7 July 2011 · Reviews (48)

• The Omen by Kara's Aunty

  A disturbing dream turns into bitter reality for the mighty Lord of Lothlórien. Vignette.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 July 2011 · Updated 6 July 2011 · Reviews (4)

• Once Upon a Midsummer's Morn by Armariel

  The Fairy ancestress of Pippin and Diamond Took plays a part in bringing them together. Written for the "Midsummer Night's Dream" challenge at LotR Community.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 July 2011 · Updated 4 July 2011 · Reviews (3)

• One Day by Eärillë

  A youth is a youth is a youth. What did Hathaldir think as he fought for a battle he knew he would never win? Was the last stand of Barahir and his men truly hopeless? For SWG's 5th Birthday challenge.

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 July 2011 · Updated 4 July 2011 · Reviews (1)

• Gaergath, Son of Sauron by Armariel

  A sequel to "Woman of the Secret Shadow," taking up where the other left off, the tale of Gaergath's quest to avenge his mother. Well, that epilogue got me!:)

  PG-13 · 32 chapters · Complete · Published 3 November 2010 · Updated 4 July 2011 · Reviews (15)

• The Name of a King by Mirach

  Aragorn just joined the Dúnedain, after his true name has been revealed to him. He is not Estel anymore, but he does not feel like Aragorn either. Between the two names, he has to find out whe he really is. Features Aragorn, Barrow-wights and Tom Bombadil. 2nd place in Teitho "Names"

  PG · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 19 June 2011 · Updated 3 July 2011 · Reviews (14)

• Until the End of Their Days by Celeritas

  An outbreak of fever has turned Peregrin Took unusually somber--and worried. Merry hopes to take his mind off things with some planning. This story was written for LotR GFIC's remix challenge, remixing Dreamflower's Pippin/Diamond romance "It Takes a Took." Knowing the story and that particular writer's take on the Shire will yield a richer reading experience, but is not necessary.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 27 June 2011 · Updated 28 June 2011 · Reviews (3)

• The Understanding of a Mother by Ellie

  The mighty have lessons to learn as parents which they never considered as children. Written for the ALEC "A Mother's Love" challenge where it won first place.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 June 2011 · Updated 27 June 2011 · Reviews (11)

• Read and Review by Celeritas

  Sometimes a writer just can't please everyone, as Frodo discovers... Co-written with Dreamflower and resulting from a late-night IM conversation and too much fanfic exposure... Now featuring a reference list!

  PG · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 23 June 2011 · Updated 26 June 2011 · Reviews (18)

• Allies by Kara's Aunty

  Nine drabbles for friends and comrades. Third & final installment in the 'Nine' Trilogy.

  PG-13 · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 26 June 2011 · Reviews (32)

• The Seven Deadly Sins by Linda Hoyland

  A series of drabbles written for the "Tolkien Weekly" "Sins" Challenge.

  PG · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 4 June 2011 · Updated 26 June 2011 · Reviews (12)

• After the Battle by Linda Hoyland

  When Faramir is wounded he remembers an earlier battle.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 26 June 2011 · Updated 26 June 2011 · Reviews (4)