magis · 27 December 2024 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
This Oops leaves a huge smile on my face. Thank you so much!
Miscalculation by Larner
Reviews (14)
Teresa · 18 December 2017 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
Awwwwww....... It was too smart for Its own good! Servered It right, after what It did to Frodo! Many thanks for posting this!:)
Andrea · 1 October 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
Oops indeed! The lust for the Ring was greater than the fear of the Master's curse. So, even the Ring Itself underestimated Its own impact on Its bearers.
Author's reply
How right you are, Andrea! Thanks so!
Tari · 30 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
Very interesting. The ring with a mind. I love it.
Author's reply
Well, as Tolkien describes the Ring as seeking to escape Gollum, and indicates that the Rings of Power all take care of themselves, it appears they all have minds of sorts, with the Ring Itself having the most developed will of them all. Glad you like it! Thanks, Tari!
PSW · 29 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
*snort* Oops is right. Ah, the best laid plans... :-P Thanks for writing!
Author's reply
The Ring doesn't appear to have realized that slipping off of Isildur's finger would leave it at the bottom of the river for 1500 years, roughly speaking (or is it 2500? I need some sleep and to look it up in the book, of course!), with no hope of escape until a struggling Deagol saw something glinting in the mud and thought to check it out before he surfaced in the Anduin. It doesn't appear to have learned from Its mistakes! Heh! Thanks, Pam!
Freyalyn · 29 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
Oops indeed! Wonderful little tale. Great to see you back.
Author's reply
Oh, I've been here--just not writing as fast as I used to. Thanks! I do thing "oops" says it all! Heh!
Elentarri · 29 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
Too funny! Very well written. Thank you.
Author's reply
This idea has been working at me for a week, and it was a joy to write it and see the story flow as quickly as it did. Thanks so, Elentarri!
harrowcat · 29 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
This is delightfully brilliant Larner. And truly insightful as usual. Loved it and I laughed out loud at the last word!
Author's reply
Gollum, Bilbo, and Frodo must have frustrated the Ring SOOOO much, not being willing to leave their comfort zones and all. And that final word seemed so--logical! Delighted you love it! Thanks so, Harrowcat.
Linda Hoyland · 28 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
I really enjoyed this version of events from the Ring's POV! A great story
Author's reply
Well, finding it was falling into the volcano along WITH Gollum must have been something It hadn't anticipated or thought through. Thanks so, Linda. Love to the kitties!
KathyG · 28 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
LOL! Served that Ring right!
Author's reply
Yup, it did! Heh!
shirebound · 28 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
I appreciate this POV. But the best laid plans of even Rings of Power oft come to ruin! Nicely done.
Author's reply
And we rejoice that it did this time! Thank you!
Antane · 28 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
Oh, that most glorious 'oops!' Take that, you nasty Ring. Love it, love it, love it. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
It was definitely an "oops" moment--we agree on that. Thanks so, Antane.
6336 · 28 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
'Ooops!' indeed! Lynda
Author's reply
Oh, yes, very much "Oops!" Thanks so, Lynda.
UTfrog · 28 September 2016 · Chapter 1: Miscalculation
Larner, your stories are always a delight. The "oops" ending is absolutely perfect. Thank you.
Author's reply
And thank you for such uplifting sentiments!