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Tolkien quote of the day:

Out of doubt, out of dark, to the day’s rising
he rode singing in the sun, sword unsheathing.
Hope he rekindled, and in hope ended;
over death, over dread, over doom lifted
out of loss, out of life, unto long glory.

A song to Theoden, Many Partings, RotK

 

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bullet Steelsheen by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 4/10/2025
When Éowyn was fourteen, one spoke of her likeness to Steelsheen—her grandmother, Morwen of Lossarnach. She wondered why, and so began her quiet quest to learn more of the lady from the South—one that would shape her for years to come.
Based on Tolkien’s writings, not the film trilogy.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 3/25/2025
bullet Dreams Wrought by Larner Last Updated: 4/8/2025
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?
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 4/8/2025
bullet Realizing Attractions by Larner Last Updated: 4/7/2025
What might happen when a Hobbit who recognizes he is aging and a young Elvish woman find themselves each drawn to the other?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/30/2025
bullet Ladies' Guide to Middle-earth's Eligible Bachelors by Virtuella Last Updated: 3/26/2025
Because if you do find yourself transported to Middle-earth, you really need to be sure to pick the right man. ;-) This is an old fic of mine, and I realised I've never posted it here.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/26/2025
bullet The Tenth Walker by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/24/2025
Bill the Pony gave my elbow yet another nudge this morning, causing me to spill my tea, and he licked up all the sugar from the bowl, and is likely to make a complete nuisance of himself if I don't write down his story. Chapters are about as long as a pony's attention span. New: The Watcher in the Water makes its appearance. Final chapter posted. TBC in The Way Home.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 129 Published: 6/15/2005
bullet Drabbles by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/18/2025
Drabble, by definition, a story told in exactly 100 words, plus an optional title of 15 words or less. Quite a challenge. New drabble set added in response to a reader's request: How do others respond to the Hobbits' Remembering Day custom? Angst warning: character death.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 54 Published: 8/14/2003
bullet The King and the Steward by Itarille Last Updated: 3/13/2025
Aragorn and Faramir, in the early days of their burgeoning friendship. With cameos from Húrin of the Keys, Gandalf, the hobbits, and Lady Ivriniel, who has deigned to make an appearance. Chapters 8 to 12 feature the Dunedain of the North.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 1/16/2025
bullet One Who Sticks Closer than a Brother by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/6/2025
Follow-on from A Matter of Appearances. A story exploring friendship, as lived by one of Pippin's cousins in Pippin's early years as Thain. Final chapter added.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 64 Published: 9/11/2006
bullet An Unexpected Adventure by KathyG Last Updated: 3/6/2025
[REPOST OF DELETED STORY] (Co-written by KathyG and Dreamflower.) In the spring of 2012, four American children find themselves thrust into an unfamiliar world and part of an unexpected adventure. This story is AU, and blends Lord of the Ring book-verse and movie-verse. This story also contains a lot of spiritual and religious content as a part of the AU elements.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 110 Published: 2/11/2025
bullet To Rescue a Damsel by Lindelea Last Updated: 3/1/2025
When Goldi Gamgee takes action without thinking through the consequences, Faramir Took makes it his business to make everything come out right. Final chapters added, followed by author's notes.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 19 Published: 4/2/2014
bullet Lords of Gondor by Linaewen Last Updated: 2/22/2025
Boromir survives the attack upon Amon Hen and attempts the journey home to Gondor before war with Mordor breaks out. Third Place - MEFA 2007 Award Category: Genres: Alternate Universe: Incomplete
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 60 Published: 2/9/2009
bullet A Horse for Bandobras by Lindelea Last Updated: 2/20/2025
Originally published in honor of the Professor's birthday, a series of drabbles, double drabbles and (perhaps) triple drabbles recounting how Bandobras, son of Thain Isumbras III, came to be remembered by history as being tall enough to ride a horse. Complete: Epilogue added.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 20 Published: 1/21/2025
bullet The Last Maker by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 2/18/2025
In the end, the master of lies made the mistake of underestimating him.
A story of Celebrimbor, the last of the House of Fëanor in Middle-erath.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 2/12/2025
bullet Long-Awaited by PSW Last Updated: 2/16/2025
A long-awaited meeting.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 7 Published: 9/3/2022
bullet An Elf by KathyG Last Updated: 2/11/2025
[REPOST OF DELETED STORY] In Chapter 2: “The Shadow of the Past,” of The Fellowship of the Ring, it says, “He [Sam] believed he had once seen an elf in the woods, and still hoped to see more one day.” But when and where does that happen? In this pre-Quest double drabble, Sam sees an elf while taking a walk.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/11/2025
bullet Baby Sam by KathyG Last Updated: 2/11/2025
[REPOST OF DELETED STORY] During a Yule visit to Bag End following his parents’ death, Frodo meets baby Samwise. Many thanks to Dreamflower for beta-reading my story!
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/11/2025
bullet A Day of Celebration by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 2/11/2025
I first wrote this April 2020 at the beginning of lockdowns. We couldn't go out & celebrate our own anniversary so I decided to write about one instead. It is Faramir and Eowyn's twentieth wedding anniversary and all have come to celebrate! ONE YEAR ON: This is still the same story but I am adding and revamping bits of the story. Adding a chapter before "Morning Tidings" and there will be chapters afterward. Repost due to Breach & for Lindelea as she needs fluffy stories right now! ((hugs))
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 2 Published: 2/11/2025
bullet If I Never Knew You by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 2/9/2025
As the Union of Maedhros began to take shape, Fingon, upon learning of Celegorm and Curufin's actions and threats, paid a visit to Himring.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/9/2025
bullet Happy Begetting Day by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 2/7/2025
The tale of how the sons of Fëanor were conceived and named, and how the daughters came into being in the other two houses.
For the 2025 T’mas!
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 2/7/2025
bullet Beyond Imladris by PSW Last Updated: 2/7/2025
Estel must draw upon all of his hard-won skills when he receives an unexpected and frightening introduction to the world beyond Rivendell.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 23 Published: 1/19/2025
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