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• The Silver Tree by Linda Hoyland

  The new King takes his Steward for a walk. A sequel to "The White Tree".

  PG · 1 chapter · 744 words · Complete · Published 27 August 2009 · Updated 27 August 2009 · Reviews (7)

• At the Edge of the World by Lady_Roisin

  Amandil sails to the Undying Lands to plead with the Valar. Little does he expect what he encounters. Written for the 2009 Akallabeth in August challenge at The Silmarillion Writers Guild.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 4,053 words · In progress · Published 27 August 2009 · Updated 27 August 2009 · Reviews (3)

• The Art of the Toss by White Wolf

  Legolas and Gimli were each suffering from an unpleasant experience. What’s the best way to forget those unpleasantries? They engage in a little competition.

  G · 1 chapter · 2,878 words · Complete · Published 25 August 2009 · Updated 27 August 2009 · Reviews (3)

• Every Wish by Independence1776

  Short story duology consisting of "Every Wish" and "Falling Stars." The former is rated G and the latter rated R for brief torture and mature themes. Written for SWG's "Akallabêth in August" challenge. Every Wish: Mestië prepares for her wedding. Falling Stars: Mestië and Alagos suffer the consequences of breaking Ar-Gimilzôr's laws. Nominated in the 2010 MEFAs.

  R · 2 chapters · 3,400 words · Complete · Published 19 August 2009 · Updated 27 August 2009 · Reviews (3)

• Reflections by Pipwise Brandygin

  Assorted Merry and/or Pippin-centric drabbles, ficlets and other mathoms. NEW: March 25. Merry and Pippin discuss how the day should best be honored.

  PG · 26 chapters · 9,256 words · In progress · Published 11 July 2004 · Updated 25 August 2009 · Reviews (64)

• Birthday Worries by Speedy Hobbit

  Frodo feels a little bit sad his first birthday after moving in with Bilbo in Hobbiton, and Bilbo has some comfort to offer.

  G · 1 chapter · 438 words · In progress · Published 21 August 2009 · Updated 21 August 2009 · Reviews (3)

• Like Father, Like Son by cathleen

  How poetic to be blessed with a child just like one's self! Pippin gets a taste of his own medicine when wee Faramir disappears... Written for the LOTR Community's August Challenge, "Out on a Limb"!

  G · 1 chapter · 1,501 words · Complete · Published 20 August 2009 · Updated 20 August 2009 · Reviews (1)

• I Remember by Eärillë

  For Teitho July 2009. "Competitions." Legolas, by help of a new friend in a new land, remembered the past and the land he had left behind, alongside the people he had been parted with. A little game was what it took to remember them, and to let go of them also.

  G · 1 chapter · 4,666 words · Complete · Published 18 August 2009 · Updated 18 August 2009 · Reviews (2)

• The Seagoing Eagle by perelleth

  Thorongil often counselled Ecthelion that the strength of the rebels in Umbar was a great peril to Gondor, and a threat to the fiefs of the south that would prove deadly if Sauron moved to open war. At last he got leave of the Steward and gathered a small fleet, and he came to Umbar unlooked for by night and there burned a great part of the ships of the corsairs. He himself overthrew the Captain of the Haven in battle upon the quays and then he withdrew his fleet with small loss.

  G · 3 chapters · 14,310 words · In progress · Published 25 July 2009 · Updated 15 August 2009 · Reviews (29)

• The Far-Seeing King by Lady_Roisin

  Tar-Palantir attempts to quell disquiet among a divided people while tormented by dark visions concerning the fate of his young daughter, Miriel. Written for the 2009 Akallabeth in August challenge at SWG.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 1,637 words · Complete · Published 14 August 2009 · Updated 14 August 2009 · Reviews (2)

• Even Roses Have Thorns by Lady_Roisin

  There was a lady Inzilbêth, renowned for her beauty, and her mother was Lindórië, sister of Eärendur, the Lord of Andúnië in the days of Ar-Sakalthôr father of Ar-Gimilzôr. Gimilzôr took her to wife, though this was little to her liking, for she was in heart one of the Faithful, being taught by her mother; but the kings and their sons were grown proud and not to be gainsaid in their wishes. No love was there between Ar-Gimilzôr and his queen, or between their sons. The marriage of Inzilbêth and Gimilzôr, as seen through her eyes. Written for the 2009 Akallabeth in August challenge at SWG.

  R · 3 chapters · 9,624 words · Complete · Published 14 August 2009 · Updated 14 August 2009 · Reviews (3)

• Judgement by Independence1776

  AU. After the War of Wrath, Maglor surrenders to Eönwë. First place in AUs: General in the 2009 MEFAs.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,994 words · Complete · Published 13 August 2009 · Updated 13 August 2009 · Reviews (4)

• to lose hope is to give up by Laikwalâssê

  great despair settles over the peaceful valley of Rivendell, as a tragedy strikes the Last Homely House and leaves the Lord of Imladris badly wounded..... *complete!*

  PG-13 · 13 chapters · 21,698 words · Complete · Published 1 June 2009 · Updated 6 August 2009 · Reviews (20)

• Never Look Back by Independence1776

  Elrond has difficulty coming to terms with Elros' choice and their impending separation. Written for the first prompt of the Silmarillion Writers' Guild "Akallabêth in August" challenge. Nominated in the 2010 MEFAs.

  PG · 1 chapter · 4,626 words · Complete · Published 5 August 2009 · Updated 5 August 2009 · Reviews (6)

• First Impression by Eärillë

  Erestor’s dream was coming true. He went to Doriath and saw it for himself. But the reality exceeded his wildest expectation – for the good, thankfully. A light little snippet about Erestor's Elflinghood. A companion piece to my story Brother Mine.

  G · 1 chapter · 820 words · Complete · Published 4 August 2009 · Updated 4 August 2009 · Reviews (2)

• The Fourth of July by Agape4Gondor

  An anniversary is almost forgotten and Faramir is overwhelmed.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,839 words · Complete · Published 3 August 2009 · Updated 3 August 2009 · Reviews (7)

• Second Love by Ellie

  One elf’s ponderings on the morning of a second wedding. Winner in ALEC’s June 2009 Love theme contest, het competition.

  PG · 1 chapter · 880 words · Complete · Published 3 August 2009 · Updated 3 August 2009 · Reviews (1)

• Without a Past by Eärillë

  He lost the one dearest to him by his mere existance. He lost his childhood in a childish hope of gaining his prize back. And he lost his remaining, other prize for a stranger. A short take of the first death in Aman from a child's point of view. (Continuation is probable.)

  PG · 1 chapter · 996 words · Complete · Published 2 August 2009 · Updated 2 August 2009 · Reviews (2)

• We Speak through Music by Eärillë

  For Teitho June 2009. "Strange Encounters." Nominated on MEFAwards 2010. How did the Ents learn their unique, beautiful language? Surely not from the Elves? Because if the Elves did teach them, then Legolas must have known about it… Fangorn hid many secrets, indeed, but not all of them were only about the old, old forest of his realm. Legolas and Gimli were lucky; they got the privilege of knowing about one of the most important secrets to be ever shared by the Ent kind.

  G · 1 chapter · 4,242 words · Complete · Published 2 August 2009 · Updated 2 August 2009 · Reviews (3)

• The Well by Independence1776

  Post Fourth Age. Maglor meets someone unexpected. Second place in Times: Modern Times: General in the 2009 MEFAs.

  G · 1 chapter · 706 words · Complete · Published 2 August 2009 · Updated 2 August 2009 · Reviews (10)