Larner

I am a special education teacher who has recently taken to aiding adults with disabilities. I first read "The Lord of the Rings" at the age of thirteen, and here I am, forty-plus years later, still doing so.

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• Cities and Wilderness

  Reconstructing this collection of stories that are Third- and Fourth-age and not necessarily Frodo-centric.

  PG-13 · 20 chapters · In progress · Published 25 July 2025 · Updated 4 August 2026 · Reviews (64)

• Anticipating Midsummer

  Lords Iorhael and Panthael have chosen their time, and now the mother of Frodo's companion Livwen comes to him with a manuscript detailing the stories of herself and her husband Talore the Sailor, a gift to Sam to explain how the two of them came to live on Tol Eressea. With limited time, Frodo chooses to enter the Realm of Possibilities to copy and bind the volumes rather than to do so by hand.

  G · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 9 April 2026 · Updated 13 April 2026 · Reviews (4)

• Flower of the Wave

  Written originally as a remix of the story "Anemone" by Armariel. Lord Ulmo, Vala of the Waters of Arda, asks one of his people if she would consider allying herself with a new inhabitant of Tol Eressea. She had dissolved her association with her last love when she realized he'd forsworn his allegiance to the Valar to follow Morgoth's lead into evil. The original was removed last winter by the infamous hacker.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 September 2025 · Updated 5 September 2025 · Reviews (2)

• Realizing Attractions

  What might happen when a Hobbit who recognizes he is aging and a young Elvish woman find themselves each drawn to the other?

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 30 March 2025 · Updated 21 July 2025 · Reviews (8)

• And Where Are the Children?

  It is said that the Big Men would drag off people who stood up to Lotho's growing list of rules and their own authority to the Lockholes, in which they'd languish until the return of the Travellers. But what happened to the children of Lodo Teasel after their father was dragged away to Mithel Delving and their farm was fired? A mystery. One of the tales removed by the hacker. Enjoy the repost

  G · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 11 May 2025 · Updated 12 July 2025 · Reviews (10)

• Dreams Wrought

  In a matter of days his life has been turned upside-down, as he learns his true parentage, the name granted to him at birth, his place in the outer world, and his possible destiny--and he sees the woman who stirs his heart. Only--what must he do not only to win her heart but to gain the right to court her at all?

  G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 8 April 2025 · Updated 8 April 2025 · Reviews (2)

• Another Moment of your Time

  A second collection of Frodo-centric fics

  PG-13 · 99 chapters · In progress · Published 19 January 2010 · Updated 7 November 2023 · Reviews (508)

• The Hands of the King

  Two foreign visitors to the Citadel see for themselves the use of the Hands of the King.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 April 2022 · Updated 14 April 2022 · Reviews (9)

• Enter the Ranger

  How might Aragorn have returned to his own people after his foster father told him his true name, heritage, and expected role in the future of Middle Earth?

  PG-13 · 21 chapters · Complete · Published 25 May 2014 · Updated 10 September 2019 · Reviews (207)

• Vengeance is Best Served Cold

  In which some of the younger citizens of Hobbiton learn that they have a champion against Lotho Sackville-Baggins.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 November 2018 · Updated 4 November 2018 · Reviews (9)

• Serving Gondor

  A woman from a village in southern Lebennin comes to the White City, having been dispossessed of her home and livelihood by her own brother. Can she find purpose, or justice, now that she is in the King's city?

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 12 September 2017 · Updated 4 October 2017 · Reviews (46)

• Equal Courtesies

  Young Tom Cotton is given something to think about concerning the new relationship seen between Sam Gamgee and his Master since they've returned to the Shire and Hobbiton once more .

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 April 2017 · Updated 14 April 2017 · Reviews (4)

• Through the Eyes of Maia and Wizard

  Gandalf-centric stories, begun to hold those tales generated by the prompts for the 2012 Back to Middle Earth Month Challenges, and now continuing on as the muse moves me.

  PG-13 · 21 chapters · In progress · Published 4 March 2012 · Updated 16 November 2016 · Reviews (89)

• Miscalculation

  Perhaps It had failed to plan appropriately!

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 September 2016 · Updated 28 September 2016 · Reviews (14)

• Words of Explanation

  A series of musings on what has inspired me to write as I have; will include at least exerpts from the author's notes from stories I've written as well as some essays I've written for one purpose or another.

  PG · 8 chapters · In progress · Published 25 April 2010 · Updated 30 August 2016 · Reviews (30)

• Seeking to Ease Discomfort

  On the night before Frodo Baggins left Bag End for the final time, he and Sam had one last conversation sparked by the residual pain from the Morgul wound.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 9 August 2016 · Updated 9 August 2016 · Reviews (6)

• Not Gonna Happens

  Lord of the Rings meets situations not ordinarily met, situations with a bit of blurring about the edges, perhaps? Some stories of events that didn't happen, thank Eru.

  G · 19 chapters · In progress · Published 19 March 2007 · Updated 6 July 2016 · Reviews (244)

• Between Green Door and Gold Ring

  To be a repository for Bilbo-centered stories set in the years before Frodo came to Hobbiton to become the heir to the Master of Bag End and the Hill.

  PG-13 · 26 chapters · In progress · Published 10 August 2008 · Updated 21 June 2016 · Reviews (129)

• Second Chances

  A place for drabbles written for the 2016 Back to Middle Earth challenges. Reusing the prompts from the 2009 B2MEM challenges.

  PG-13 · 31 chapters · Complete · Published 1 March 2016 · Updated 18 April 2016 · Reviews (69)

• Points of Light

  My winter solstice offering for 2015. For Baranduin for her birthday, and on a prompt given me by Tallis. It's not precisely as you'd suggested, my friend, but I hope it still gives you pleasure!

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 11 December 2015 · Updated 25 December 2015 · Reviews (34)

• In Empty Lands

  To reflect the experiences of the Fellowship, mostly as seen through the eyes of Boromir, son of Denethor. Title taken from the lament sung by Aragorn and Legolas as Boromir's funeral boat is committed to Rauros Falls and the river.

  PG-13 · 31 chapters · In progress · Published 26 October 2008 · Updated 1 November 2015 · Reviews (285)

• Redemption Begun

  As she travels between the Lockholes in Michel Delving and the home of relatives in Hardbottle where she's chosen to stay, Lobelia Sackville-Baggins finds reason to rethink her life and priorities.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 June 2015 · Updated 24 June 2015 · Reviews (7)

• Stories, Familiar and Rare

  Before he left the Shire, during an unexpected last visit to Brandy Hall, Frodo told one last tale to the Hall's children, honoring the wisest person he knew. Hmm--it appears this story wasn't quite finished after all.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 18 March 2015 · Updated 22 March 2015 · Reviews (9)

• Might Have Beens

  Finally, the collection of stories that might have been, had only one or two elements been changed.

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · In progress · Published 11 April 2007 · Updated 11 January 2015 · Reviews (147)

• Stirring Rings

  Five were sent to teach and cajole, but one thought to rule, causing contention amongst the Istari. The making (and breaking) of Wizards. Beta by Fiondil.

  R · 40 chapters · In progress · Published 17 August 2006 · Updated 20 November 2014 · Reviews (316)

• Judging Mud Pies

  Hamfast Gamgee wasn't certain about joining in as the Bagginses agreed to judge some mud pies, but found himself glad he did.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 October 2014 · Updated 28 October 2014 · Reviews (8)

• Guarding from Afar

  In March of 1419, S.R., Lotho's Big Men had a few very--interesting--encounters. It appears that the Shire has two very exceptional defenders from afar!

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 August 2013 · Updated 23 August 2013 · Reviews (8)

• The Time of Probing

  It was several days after their arrival in Rivendell before Elrond was able to remove the shard from Frodo's shoulder. Those days as experienced from Sam's point of view.

  PG-13 · 16 chapters · Complete · Published 1 July 2013 · Updated 22 August 2013 · Reviews (109)

• Light on the Way

  On the death of the King Elessar and the Lady Arwen. Rated for character deaths and the treatment of bodies. A work in progress.

  PG · 14 chapters · Complete · Published 20 November 2004 · Updated 6 August 2013 · Reviews (61)

• Recognition

  It is long since he has had commerce with his own people. Can he now think to look upon the children of his remaining fosterling and yet escape notice?

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 May 2013 · Updated 7 May 2013 · Reviews (17)

• The Tower of the Cunning Mind

  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)

• A Festival of Lights

  Light has ever been a part of Ëa. A cycle for Hannukah.

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · In progress · Published 21 December 2011 · Updated 21 January 2012 · Reviews (34)

• Lessons for a Young Hobbit

  Frodo Baggins, newly returned to Hobbiton as Bilbo's ward, begins his new studies under the old Hobbit's tutelage. And what lessons they will be! My Advent Calendar for 2011.

  G · 26 chapters · Complete · Published 2 December 2011 · Updated 26 December 2011 · Reviews (47)

• Murder Most Foul

  Faced with a restrained plea from a woman of Anórien to send someone to investigate the trial that has left her son condemned to hang and two other youths to spend the remainder of their lives in hard labor, the new King of Gondor sends a deputation to investigate the murders of three small boys to find out just how many lives were destroyed two days before Midsummer the preceding year. Written for the Big Bang Challenge.

  R · 29 chapters · Complete · Published 3 August 2011 · Updated 16 September 2011 · Reviews (92)

• Weaving Dreams

  Once Pearl Took looked to marry Frodo Baggins, and her mother was overjoyed at the prospect. A drabble series inspired by the Tolkien Weekly "Tangled Web" challenges.

  G · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 9 April 2011 · Updated 13 May 2011 · Reviews (18)

• A Journey through Arda

  To house the ficlets written for the 2011 B2MEM challenges. This will wind probably through all the ages of Arda as well as throughout its geography. Shall we see where the prompts take us? Beta by RiverOtter.

  PG-13 · 28 chapters · In progress · Published 4 March 2011 · Updated 1 April 2011 · Reviews (95)

• Washed Clean

  Bilbo Baggins watches his beloved Frodo come alive again on Tol Eressëa. A drabble series inspired by the Tolkien Weekly "Water" prompts. Cues: rain, ice and snow, puddle, fountain, river, lake, tears, the sea, drink. For Ellynn and Armariel for their birthdays. Beta by RiverOtter.

  PG-13 · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 25 January 2011 · Updated 26 February 2011 · Reviews (37)

• Or Perchance, When the Last Little Star

  Lynessë of Pinnath Gelin's mother has ambition for her daughter, who after all is no longer a young girl. But will the silver gown be enough to attract the attention of a lord worthy of Lynessë? A tale that is continuing to grow in the telling to my consternation. A romance.

  PG · 9 chapters · In progress · Published 30 December 2008 · Updated 12 January 2011 · Reviews (130)

• The Potter's Shed

  A series of true drabbles involving young Pippin learning about the crafting of pottery from a great aunt. Written for the Tolkien Weekly challenges based on terms used in pottery. For SugarAnnie for her birthday. Beta by RiverOtter.

  G · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 11 November 2010 · Updated 1 January 2011 · Reviews (43)

• Estel Counts

  Since There and Back Again has offered no Advent Calendar challenge, I find I must craft my own. Young Estel of Imladris counts his blessings.

  PG-13 · 24 chapters · Complete · Published 2 December 2010 · Updated 25 December 2010 · Reviews (181)

• Lalia Took's Pride

  A series of drabbles featuring Lalia Took. Written originally in response to the Tolkien Weekly "Seven Deadly Sins" challenge. For Pearl Took on her birthday. Beta by RiverOtter.

  PG · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 20 September 2010 · Updated 26 October 2010 · Reviews (15)

• Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil

  A collection for those stories I feel don't quite fit with the others.

  PG-13 · 101 chapters · Complete · Published 3 November 2006 · Updated 12 September 2010 · Reviews (879)

• Grace and Memory

  How does one respond when admonished of the White Tree, but it is only a tree when all is said and done? Five vignettes.

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 22 June 2010 · Updated 4 July 2010 · Reviews (24)

• Bilbo's Shire, A to Z

  A series of drabbles that reflect Bilbo's experiences within the Shire. Dedicated to FrodoSweetStuff and Cathleen.

  PG-13 · 27 chapters · Complete · Published 4 June 2010 · Updated 30 June 2010 · Reviews (81)

• A Deck of Heroes

  To contain the ficlets generated by this year's There and Back Again Advent prompts. This year we are to write to the archetypes brought to mind by the cards of the Tarot deck. Dedicated to Virtuella, in thanks for much excellent advice!

  PG · 26 chapters · Complete · Published 1 December 2009 · Updated 15 June 2010 · Reviews (188)

• Moments in Time

  A place for some of my short stories, mostly Frodo-centric.

  PG-13 · 101 chapters · Complete · Published 13 August 2005 · Updated 18 January 2010 · Reviews (1,168)

• A Treasure Restored

  For some years Faramir of Gondor has had in his possession two books that had apparently come to Gondor from the far north, and now he believes they should go to the new King, perhaps as a wedding gift of sorts. Some details come from Or Perchance, when the First Little Star...".

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 July 2009 · Updated 30 July 2009 · Reviews (21)

• Passover and Pilgrimage

  During the visit of Sam, Rosie, and Elanor to Gondor in 1442 S.R., a new series of memorials was unveiled in Ithilien to mark the occasion and to serve as a trail of pilgrimage for those seeking to better appreciate the travails of those who brought about the victory over Sauron. But Merry wished more--to follow Frodo's steps all the way to the Mountain itself, to where Death itself passed over Frodo and Sam. How has Mordor changed in twenty-three years, and can such a journey bring peace?

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 9 June 2009 · Updated 23 June 2009 · Reviews (53)

• Only a Second or Two

  A series of drabbles for the 2009 Back to Middle Earth Month challenges. Beta by RiverOtter.

  PG-13 · 31 chapters · Complete · Published 1 March 2009 · Updated 30 March 2009 · Reviews (280)

• The Wind Changes

  It is March 15th, 3019 T.A., and those who had comprised the Fellowship of the Ring find that the scent of despair can be dispersed by a shift in the winds of the world. Written for the LOTR-Community-Gfic "Ides of March" challenge. Thanks ever to RiverOtter for the beta. Some dialogue taken directly from The Lord of the Rings.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 16 March 2009 · Updated 16 March 2009 · Reviews (6)