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• In the midst of summer

  In June 1482, Samwise Gamgee has to bear the fact that his wife has passed away, leaving him behind. Between deep grief and bittersweet memories, he understands that the life he was used to is ultimately over, and that a new way lies ahead of him (Thank you for suggestions, support and fine beta-work to shirebound and jodancingtree!)

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 July 2007 · Updated 16 July 2007 · Reviews (7)

• Harvest Bonfire

  This is mainly a Rosie/Sam-tale (though my favorite OFC Lily Proudfoot plays a certain role, and her star-crossed AU-relationship with Frodo Baggins is mentioned). In most fanfics Rosie Gamgee is portrayed as the perfect mother of thirteen children... but sometimes even the best mother needs some help and has to be reminded that she's still a lover, too.

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 June 2007 · Updated 24 June 2007 · Reviews (3)

• Hay and Clover

  This is the story of a young Frodo Baggins, barely of age and sharing a bottle of wine too many with Fatty Bolger... only to be rescued by a pretty young cousin, and to be gifted with an unexpected and very delightful experience...

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 June 2007 · Updated 20 June 2007 · Reviews (2)

• Taters and Thyme

  This was written for a challenge in the "shire kitchen"-community (and I've added the recipe of the lamb stew that Sam cooks during the tale). When his fifth child is about to be born, the midwife (Lily Proudfoot from my saga Before I go to sleep) sends Sam into the kitchen, to ease his nervousness by cooking a good meal. And while chopping meat and plucking herbs, Samwise Gamgee counts his many blessings...

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 May 2007 · Updated 20 May 2007 · Reviews (4)

• The Dwarvish Flute

  This story was originally written as a part of my Before I go to sleep-universe, a saga that tells the (AU)-love story between Frodo Baggins and the young midwife Lily Proudfoot. But it focuses mainly on Merry Brandybuck, and it stands pretty well on its own. When Merry is in Hobbiton and helps with the haymaking, he meets a beautiful redhead and tries to steal a kiss. This leads to surprising revelations, some childhood memories... and a Midsummer Dance where Merry doesn't dance at all.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 May 2007 · Updated 19 May 2007 · Reviews (4)

• A Chicken for the Healer

  This is a tale that was inspired by surgicalsteel's ongoing series A King's Surgeon. Serindë's friend Yalië is "banished" to Bree (a result of her scandalous affair with Halbarad's brother Thalguron), and now she struggles to get used to a completely new life... not a simple business, not at all.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 January 2007 · Updated 21 January 2007 · Reviews (10)

• Sweet Revenge

  This is the expansion of something Frodo Baggins mentions to Queen Arwen when he meets her in the Houses of Healing in the last chapter of my tale Keeper of the Jewels: Sam, slowly recovering from the dreadful days he spent imprisoned in the dungeons under Osgiliath, is forced to face an entirely different torture - Lady Ioreth and a terrible cup of tea... (Rated PG-13 for some "juicy" language. *grins*)

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 January 2007 · Updated 3 January 2007 · Reviews (5)

• Keeper of the Jewels

  In the aftermath of Aragorns coronation and wedding the hobbits get involved in a dangerous conspiracy. There is an abduction and a disturbing mystery to solve, and the centre of the complot seems to be a noble woman, member of an old gondorean family, the Keeper of the Jewels... 1st Place MEFAs 2007 (Minas Tirith: Adventure)

  PG-13 · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 30 June 2006 · Updated 24 October 2006 · Reviews (107)

• Tinúviel, Tinúviel

  This is completely Daynawayna's fault . She insisted that I should write "more Brego" - and who wanted me to explore the scene from The Two Towers when Aragorn falls into the river and has to be rescued... by love and a horse. -- THE BEREN AND LUTHIEN-AWARD (2nd place "ROHAN") MEFAs 2006

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 February 2006 · Updated 4 February 2006 · Reviews (3)

• Hands of Healing

  When Aragorn tames Théodreds abandoned horse in the stables of Edoras, he doesn't only win the heart of a horrified stallion... This is very obviously Movie-verse (because I love that scene from the Special Extended Edition of The Two Towers shamelessly...*smiles*)

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 January 2006 · Updated 27 January 2006 · Reviews (8)

• A Yule Proposal

  This is a companion piece to February Bride, set two months earlier and describing the evening when Peregrin Took rose from his seat during the Yule Feast 1426 and made a surprising, little speech...

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 January 2006 · Updated 3 January 2006 · Reviews (1)

• February Bride

  This tale tells the story of the wedding of Peregrin Took with Diamond of Long Cleeve. It was written for a Secret Santa-challenge, and inspired by Ariel's tale The One. During her wedding night Diamond makes some unexpected discoveries...

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 January 2006 · Updated 3 January 2006 · Reviews (2)

• Trio

  This was written for a friend, following Sam Gamgee's marriage with his Rose through the years, from the very beginning to the time of age. There is love, tenderness, melancholy and some apple pie...

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 10 November 2005 · Updated 10 November 2005 · Reviews (6)

• ... and hear the song of salt and sea

  Finduilas of Dol Amroth was only married to Denethor for twelve years before she died, and people said that she "withered in the guarded city, as a flower of the seaward vales, set upon a barren rock". This is a tale about her longing, her sorrow and her loss. (Rated R because of some disturbing moments)

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 September 2005 · Updated 24 September 2005 · Reviews (4)

• Breath of Winter

  After the attack on Weathertop the memory of a dramatic childhood incident gives Merry an idea how to keep his wounded cousin warm.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 2 July 2005 · Updated 2 July 2005 · Reviews (8)

• Sons of Gondor

  This is a collection of drabbles and vignettes, written after some nagging plotbunnies and challenges, or just to please a friend. They are focused on the White City and the sons of the Steward.

  PG · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 20 February 2005 · Updated 20 February 2005 · Reviews (1)

• Sun on the Water

  Faramir finds out that there is something his heroic wife never learned, and teaching it to her is not the easiest of things... A ficlet between two married lovers, with a hint of humor and a rather unusual swimming-lesson. Post-Quest, but probably canon. *smiles*

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 February 2005 · Updated 19 February 2005 · Reviews (6)

• Fear no more

  Faramir has seen many strange things in his dreams. In autumn 1421, he has the strangest dream of all, and he seeks help from the King and Queen of Gondor to understand it. (Written after an idea of shirebound)

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 February 2005 · Updated 19 February 2005 · Reviews (3)

• A Shadow and a Thought

  This is decidedly movie-verse and was inspired by a scene from ROTK – Éowyn tells Aragorn about a Númenor dream. Out came a little tale about loss and sorrow, hope and comfort and a woman who finally finds the second true love after having lost the first one.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 February 2005 · Updated 19 February 2005 · Reviews (4)

• Keeper of the Shire

  This was written as a birthday present for my friend, the fabulous jodancingtree; the story is set in the universe of her epic AU-tales Following the Other Wizard and The Queen's Orc. A small girl has an encounter with a famous orc...<

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 February 2005 · Updated 19 February 2005 · Reviews (2)