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Biography:   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.
bullet Washed Clean by Larner Last Updated: 2/26/2011
Bilbo Baggins watches his beloved Frodo come alive again on Tol Eressėa. 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.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 9 Published: 1/25/2011
bullet Or Perchance, When the Last Little Star by Larner Last Updated: 1/12/2011
Lynessė 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 Lynessė? fake watches uk A tale that is continuing to grow in the telling to my consternation. A romance.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 9 Published: 12/30/2008
bullet The Potter's Shed by Larner Last Updated: 1/1/2011
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.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 11/11/2010
bullet Estel Counts by Larner Last Updated: 12/25/2010
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.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 24 Published: 12/2/2010
bullet Lalia Took's Pride by Larner Last Updated: 10/26/2010
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.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 7 Published: 9/20/2010
bullet Flower of the Wave -- a Remix story by Larner Last Updated: 10/3/2010
Written as a remix of part one of Anemone: "Dolphins" by Armariel. Bryseluthea was a creature of the Sea and subject of Lord Ulmo. How was it he convinced her to even consider the mortal Frodo Baggins as a possible mate? replique rolex The title was chosen by Armariel herself, and is the translation of the dear-name by which Ulmo calls his vassal.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/3/2010
bullet Neath Anor, Ithil, and Gil by Larner Last Updated: 9/12/2010
A collection for those stories I feel don't quite fit with the others.Puntero laser 1000mw
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 101 Published: 11/3/2006
bullet Grace and Memory by Larner Last Updated: 7/4/2010
How does one respond when admonished of the White Tree, but it is only a tree when all is said and done? Five vignettes.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 6/22/2010
bullet Bilbo's Shire, A to Z by Larner Last Updated: 6/30/2010
A series of drabbles that reflect Bilbo's experiences within the Shire. Dedicated to FrodoSweetStuff and Cathleen.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 27 Published: 6/4/2010
bullet A Deck of Heroes by Larner Last Updated: 6/15/2010
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!
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 26 Published: 12/1/2009
bullet Moments in Time by Larner Last Updated: 1/18/2010
A place for some of my short stories, mostly Frodo-centric.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 101 Published: 8/13/2005
bullet A Treasure Restored by Larner Last Updated: 7/30/2009
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...".
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/30/2009
bullet Passover and Pilgrimage by Larner Last Updated: 6/23/2009
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?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 6/9/2009
bullet Only a Second or Two by Larner Last Updated: 3/30/2009
A series of drabbles for the 2009 Back to Middle Earth Month challenges. Beta by RiverOtter.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 31 Published: 3/1/2009
bullet The Wind Changes by Larner Last Updated: 3/16/2009
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.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/16/2009
bullet The Tenant from Staddle by Larner Last Updated: 1/14/2009
When Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee were ennobled on the Field of Cormallen, Gondor and Arnor granted them lands held in the King's name for their maintenance in keeping with the customs of the lands. And now a farmer formerly from Staddle learns he must have permission from the Lord Iorhael in order to remain where he has begun excavating a new smial and setting up a farm for himself and his family.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 37 Published: 9/23/2006
bullet Wherever the Prompt Might Lead by Larner Last Updated: 12/25/2008
A series of ficlets for the 2008 Advent Calendar, each a hundred fifty words. A new element must be added day by day. bottle, wharf, violin, moon, monkey, fork, hole, lock, sheet, pendant, crystal, cookie, letter, money, tail, chair, bread, seed, peach, snow, rope, boat, baggage, candle
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 25 Published: 12/1/2008
bullet The First Snowfall of the Season by Larner Last Updated: 12/22/2008
The Valar offer Frodo Baggins a special dream as a midwinter gift one year.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/22/2008
bullet Unnatural Appetites? by Larner Last Updated: 9/30/2008
Some remarks made in the marketplace have left Frodo in a fury, and Aragorn seeks to set those who made them right....
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 9/30/2008
bullet Story Timeline by Larner Last Updated: 9/28/2008
A timeline for the stories I've published on this site.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 5 Published: 5/6/2006
bullet The Keys of the Realm by Larner Last Updated: 5/31/2008
The Battle of the Pelennor is over, and the folk of Minas Tirith must deal with the aftermath. Now the Keeper of the Keys watches the changes happen, finding himself preparing for the Return of the King to Gondor. Written for the Coronation Challenge on LOTR Community, and with special note to Raksha for the Faramir Creation Day Memorial; and for Radbooks for her birthday.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 7 Published: 5/11/2008
bullet The Farewell in Gondor by Larner Last Updated: 3/9/2008
AU--What if Frodo hadn't accompanied Sam, Merry, and Pippin back to the Shire--if the other Hobbits had become convinced it would be better he remain by Aragorn's side and had so convinced him? A look at how it MIGHT have played out....
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 2/20/2008
bullet A Maid Waiting by Larner Last Updated: 2/23/2008
Some who came to Minas Tirith did so in hopes of pursuing a larger ambition. For Systerien of Celebstrand in Dor-en-Ernil and Ivormil of Bidwell in Lossarnach, to find themselves in the presence of the King Returned served to put those ambitions into perspective. A sequel to "Vocabulary Lessons" in "Moments in Time."
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 11/20/2007
bullet The King's Commission by Larner Last Updated: 2/10/2008
The King Elessar desires to have a memorial made for the four Pheriannath whose aid helped to win the War of the Ring and led to the destruction of the Ring and Sauron. celine outlet But as the Pherian Frodo has left Middle Earth, how is it to be done? And then he sees a remarkable statue in the market town of Casistir.... Being edited, and forgotten chapter has been added. Rated for discrete discussion of incest and pedophilia and charac
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 81 Published: 12/5/2004
bullet Seasonal Help by Larner Last Updated: 12/6/2007
When a small epidemic hits, some seasonal help is in order.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/6/2007
bullet The Coin's Other Face by Larner Last Updated: 7/1/2007
A companion piece to "He Who Would Have All." How Frodo and Sam experience the Seven Deadly Sins. A birthday gift for Dreamflower.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/1/2007
bullet He who Would Have All by Larner Last Updated: 6/28/2007
Lotho Sackville-Baggins, in the year of 1390 S.R., is already rather given to pursuit of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/28/2007
bullet Second Mum by Larner Last Updated: 6/8/2007
Frodo Baggins was blessed with two Hobbitesses who thought of him as their son; this is the tale of the second mum.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 5/2/2007
bullet Go Out in Joy by Larner Last Updated: 3/18/2007
Yes, the writer does on occasion write AU.... What if Frodo had chosen to remain in the Shire instead of sailing with the other Ring-bearers? And what if his family had indeed divined he was fading, and gathered to fare him well?
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 2/25/2007
bullet Trials and Tribulation by Larner Last Updated: 9/1/2006
Someone has decided that "Mer" Frodo needs a hug to feel better, and Frodo finds himself sponsoring an unusual family in the East Farthing.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 8/23/2006
bullet Reunion by Larner Last Updated: 7/24/2006
In time there came the day when Samwise Gamgee left Bag End to find his Master. How did his reunion go forward?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 18 Published: 5/17/2006
bullet Flooding and Glamours by Larner Last Updated: 5/5/2006
A Took remembers his first visit with a Baggins family, and considers the nature of glamours.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 5/3/2006
bullet Reconciliation by Larner Last Updated: 4/28/2006
A sequel of sorts to "The Acceptable Sacrifice." There was great hurt given to Captain Peregrin Took by his father the last time Pippin visited the Great Smial from Crickhollow. Sir Meriadoc Brandybuck, on the other hand, hasn't been properly forthcoming to his parents about his experiences, and they've felt pressed to the ends of their abilities to understand. And the Lord Samwise Gamgee must come to terms with the loss of his beloved Master and with the fact he is now himself Master of Bag
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 3/24/2006
bullet The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner Last Updated: 3/13/2006
He thought the sacrifice had been consummated--but he found he was mistaken. How, then would it become acceptable?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 102 Published: 10/16/2005
bullet Lesser Ring by Larner Last Updated: 10/7/2005
The tale of two visits to Harad.
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Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 52 Published: 7/26/2005
bullet Fostering by Larner Last Updated: 7/19/2005
Three were intended to embody the hopes of not only the Dśnedain, but the hopes and needs of all the Free Peoples (and those who wished to know freedom) in all of Middle Earth. But when the Lady Gilraen lost two of her three sons, where would the lost ones be born, and who would be the one to prepare then to face the needs of the rest of Middle Earth? Based on a Nuzgul set loose in the nursery by Harrowcat.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 7 Published: 7/10/2005
bullet The Ties of Family by Larner Last Updated: 6/30/2005
We've explored a great deal how Sam, Merry, and Pippin would be impacted by Frodo's decision to leave Middle Earth. But what of the others who must live on after he's gone? How would Frodo's realization that the Shire must now be seen as part of the world be made manifest? And what if there were blood heirs--almost--for Frodo?
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 43 Published: 5/17/2005
bullet The Choice of Healing by Larner Last Updated: 4/14/2005
How would Frodo be convinced to take the ship to Tol Eressėa? Mostly Frodo-centric
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 21 Published: 3/27/2005
bullet The Colors of Passing by Larner Last Updated: 12/8/2004
Frodo Baggins considers the nature of colors as he faces choices.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/8/2004
bullet Filled with Light as with Water by Larner Last Updated: 11/14/2004
The sequel to "For Eyes to See as Can"--Frodo and Healing in Eressea. Rated for suicidal thoughts.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 11/13/2004
bullet For Eyes to See as Can by Larner Last Updated: 11/12/2004
Written from the point of Sam Gamgee, this is a look at the coming of Frodo Baggins to Bag End, the impact of the Ring on his life, and all that leads to his choice to leave Middle Earth.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 28 Published: 11/11/2004
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