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• The Bee Charmer by Pipkin Sweetgrass

  Slightly AU but grounded firmly in canon. When a mysterious bee charmer settles on the edge of the Old Forest, Merry and Pippin are in for a surprise. Can one leave the Shadow of the Ring to seek the Light? Can a Man become a Hobbit? An inner journey with a little action, adventure, drama, supernatural & romance. A tale of self-healing. PG for some scenes. Many guest appearanced by various characters.

  PG · 24 chapters · 83,766 words · In progress · Published 30 July 2005 · Updated 29 November 2008 · Reviews (62)

• The Mathom House by Baggins Babe

  As 'Shire Sketchbook' is for hobbity stories, I decided to have somewhere for stories involving other characters - although those hobbits manage to sneak in, even here. Chapter 7. Remembering the most innocent lives lost in time of war.

  PG-13 · 7 chapters · 13,683 words · In progress · Published 22 January 2006 · Updated 29 November 2008 · Reviews (73)

• Further Impressions by Linda Hoyland

  Further drabbles and ficlets which will be added to if and when The Muse inspires me. Chapter 18 - The Shadow - Frodo is haunted by the past. MEFA 2008 nominee

  PG · 18 chapters · 3,571 words · In progress · Published 1 March 2007 · Updated 26 November 2008 · Reviews (88)

• Shelob's Bane by Kara's Aunty

  Gandalf explains the folly of angering a Gamgee to the Prince of Mirkwood during the journey from the Black Gates to the Field of Cormallen.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 4,515 words · Complete · Published 26 November 2008 · Updated 26 November 2008 · Reviews (12)

• More Dangerous and Less Wise by daw the minstrel

  Legolas and his brother learn something surprising about their father's past.

  PG · 4 chapters · 15,066 words · Complete · Published 12 November 2008 · Updated 23 November 2008 · Reviews (86)

• Glorfindel of Gondolin by Jay of Lasgalen

  While cleaning the library of Imladris, Elrohir makes an interesting discovery.

  G · 1 chapter · 941 words · Complete · Published 22 November 2008 · Updated 22 November 2008 · Reviews (18)

• Much Ado about Mushrooms by Kara's Aunty

  Merry & Pippin have trouble with a 'shy' cook during Strider's 4th Age Eriador visit. Features Strider, Sam, Faramir & othere. A 'Concerning Sam' offshoot for all who asked what happened in the cooks' tent - prior reading NOT required. UK English.

  G · 5 chapters · 22,447 words · Complete · Published 5 November 2008 · Updated 20 November 2008 · Reviews (31)

• Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe by shirebound

  Aragorn falls ill at Cormallen, which Éomer feels must be kept a secret. But there is more to this illness than meets the eye, as Frodo discovers. My usual h/cccc, very hobbity, mostly book verse. Characters include Elladan and Elrohir.

  PG · 13 chapters · 25,119 words · Complete · Published 4 May 2008 · Updated 20 November 2008 · Reviews (277)

• Hope's Endurance by Kara's Aunty

  Glimpses in verse of how Sam and Frodo's friendship weathered the experiences of near death, great distance and joyful Reunion. Formerly posted as 'Oh Mister Frodo'.

  PG · 4 chapters · 3,402 words · Complete · Published 11 November 2008 · Updated 19 November 2008 · Reviews (23)

• Matrimonial Complications by Bodkin

  Not everyone in Gondor welcomed the new Queen. And some were prepared to stand up for their beliefs. (I have missed so many birthdays! Here is to French Pony, Elliska, Redheredh and Karen. Not the story that is still lingering on my hard drive, but an offering of sorts!)

  G · 1 chapter · 1,732 words · Complete · Published 19 November 2008 · Updated 19 November 2008 · Reviews (21)

• To Find a Heart by Cairistiona

  The birth of a Man plunges Elladan into a journey of anguish and joy. A birthday story, complete in one chapter, for Lady Roisin. Features Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond and a very young Aragorn and a brand new King Elesser, and other canon characters like Gilraen, Ivorwen and Dírhael. Unbeta’d; the characters are Tolkien’s; the mistakes my own. Rated for battle scenes and character death.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 3,329 words · Complete · Published 18 November 2008 · Updated 18 November 2008 · Reviews (15)

• Turning Points by cathleen

  Pippin enters adolescence and discovers there are many kinds of "Turning Points" in nature. His first experience with the "Took Sight" is as unsettling as his realisation he's looking at lasses in a different way. Beta by Dreamflower. Plot Bunny by Golden!

  PG-13 · 6 chapters · 20,846 words · In progress · Published 12 February 2008 · Updated 18 November 2008 · Reviews (17)

• Legacy by eokat

  A sons loss, his father's memory and legacy.

  G · 1 chapter · 312 words · Complete · Published 17 November 2008 · Updated 17 November 2008 · Reviews (6)

• Letters by Jay of Lasgalen

  A series of letters written for the 10 Letters challenge. All the letters are from Elrohir (you had to ask?) to different characters and sparked by different prompts. Imladris, 2509: Elrohir writes to Taniquel with plans for the future that may never be fulfilled.

  G · 9 chapters · 3,157 words · In progress · Published 27 November 2007 · Updated 14 November 2008 · Reviews (59)

• Keeping the Faith by Avon

  "What roads would any dare to tread, what safety would there be in quiet lands, or in the homes of simple men at night, if the Dúnedain were asleep, or were all gone into the grave?" A story of how the Faithful keep the faith.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,313 words · Complete · Published 13 November 2008 · Updated 13 November 2008 · Reviews (11)

• When I Was Young by Calenlass

  Arwen’s diary. Inspired by OAA prompt 136, ‘Young.’ Written for Lady Roisin’s birthday, as a reply to her challenge. This fic is posted for the moment only on my LJ and on SoA.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 4,660 words · Complete · Published 13 November 2008 · Updated 13 November 2008 · Reviews (3)

• Elven Light by Aelaer

  After Celebrían's departure, Arwen wanders alone in her grief and comes upon a stranger. Second place winner in 2009's MEFAs.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,562 words · Complete · Published 12 November 2008 · Updated 12 November 2008 · Reviews (14)

• The People of the Stars by shirebound

  It's not only the Sea that calls to Legolas, and he asks Gimli to accompany him on a very special journey... to a very special place. Book-verse, complete in one chapter.

  G · 1 chapter · 864 words · Complete · Published 11 November 2008 · Updated 12 November 2008 · Reviews (23)

• Ode to a Star Queen by Kara's Aunty

  A (slightly) humorous ditty composed by a simple cook from Frogmorton when he encounters the Evenstar. UK English. Slightly AU (Or perhaps not?)

  G · 1 chapter · 248 words · Complete · Published 10 November 2008 · Updated 10 November 2008 · Reviews (11)

• Hope and Light by Kara's Aunty

  Aragorn fights for the Light after the success of Frodo and Sam in the Sammath Naur. A gift for Antane - hopefully worthy of her! UK English, hopefully canon (I know I always say that..)

  G · 1 chapter · 353 words · Complete · Published 8 November 2008 · Updated 8 November 2008 · Reviews (7)