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But the view of the myth is that Death – the mere shortness of human life-span – is not a punishment for the Fall, but a biologically (and therefore also spiritually, since body and spirit are integrated) inherent part of Man’s nature. The attempt to escape it is wicked because ‘unnatural’, and silly because Death in that sense is the Gift of God (envied by the Elves), release from the weariness of Time. Death, in the penal sense is viewed as a change in attitude to it: fear, reluctance. A good Númenorian died of free will when he felt it to be time to do so.

Letter 156, The Letters of JRR Tolkien

 

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bullet The Unquenchable Light by Virtuella Last Updated: 6/11/2025
FINAL CHAPTER UP! Another ten thousand Easterlings would have easily swung the war for Sauron. But fortunately the East is not just full of evil people. Welcome to the Land of Kûz, where the Archseraph rules with a hand of silk, where dragons are kindly spirits, where wine and tea and coffee flow, and where the fate of Middle-earth hung in the balance, though the West didn't know it.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 27 Published: 7/15/2024
bullet Brethren by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 5/31/2025
“You shall lead, and I will follow.”—But neither knew what lay ahead.
A tale of Théodred and Éomer, brothers in all but name. Completed (Epilogue and Extra).
Based on Tolkien’s writings, not the film trilogy. Canon compliant; Light-hearted—mostly light-hearted anyway; Not a healing story because there was never any strife to begin with.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 11 Published: 5/8/2025
bullet Pearl of Great Price by Lindelea Last Updated: 5/16/2025
...in which the author attempts to put to rest all those rumours about Pearl Took, and her part in the sudden demise of Lalia the Fat... er, the Great. Epilogue added at a reader's request, and because it seemed the right thing to do.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 39 Published: 11/29/2003
bullet The Heir Apparent by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 5/16/2025
Among the Dunedain Arathorn and Gilraen and fall in love. In Rivendell, their child, Estel is showered with love and wisdom from Elrond and the twins Elladan and Elrohir and and grows into the man who will be king, with a few mishaps along the way... Re-edited some chapters! NEW CHAPTER ADDED.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 21 Published: 9/10/2003
bullet Till Death Reunites Us by Ecthelion of the fountain Last Updated: 5/5/2025
Théodred had never thought he would die thus. Nor had he expected to meet another—after death.
Humour; A non-traditional ghost story; Canon compliant so long as one ignores cause of death and ghosts; Fix-It—But I'm not going to change any book-canon for it; More urban legends about Elvish lineage; And more urban legends about what wizards can do.
Based on Tolkien’s writings, not the film trilogy.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 11 Published: 4/16/2025
bullet Like Swords by PSW Last Updated: 4/25/2025
Tales of the Northern Dúnedain, beginning the evening after the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. (Thanks to Itarille for her encouragement on this particular topic. :-)
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 4 Published: 3/16/2025
bullet The Rescue by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/14/2025
When Lotho Sackville-Baggins turned his eye on Odovacar Bolger's fortune and landholdings, Odo found himself seeking a refuge for his only daughter. This is the story of how Estella Bolger took on a new name and identity, and hid amongst the Tooks during the Troubles. Final chapter added.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 27 Published: 11/22/2008
bullet The Michel Delving Mathom House by Periantari Last Updated: 4/12/2025
My collection of ficlets which are usually written as short mathoms for friends on Livejournal. UPDATE 3/27/25: "Of Darkness and Hope" Faramir/Eowyn post-Quest, "Of Healing, Memory, and Moving On" (Merry and Pippin) for Grey_wonderer's birthday "The Hobbit child of 3021" for Shirebound's birthday UPDATE 4/12 "A Special Birthday"
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 29 Published: 2/4/2006
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 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 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 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 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
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