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The poor little hobbit sat down in the hall and put his head in his hands, and wondered what had happened, and what was going to happen, and whether they would all stay to supper.

An Unexpected Party, The Hobbit

 

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bullet Hello Authors Posting at SoA! by Lindelea Last Updated: 12/15/2024
This is not a story but a suggestion (warning?) to double-check your story summaries using the editing function. Look carefully at any stories in your list of published stories where the bottom-line information (Rating/Reviews/Status/etc.) is offset to the side. When I scrutinised my affected summaries in the edit box, I found text or coding had been added to the summary that was "invisible" on the home page display but showed up in the edit box. I worry that it might be some sort of malevolent
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 12/15/2024
bullet My Birthday Mathoms by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 12/8/2024
As it is my birthday I thought I would follow in grand Hobbit tradition and give my stories as part of my birthday celebrations! Chapter 5: A new story for my birthday this year. Eowyn witnesses a birth close to her heart. Chapter 4: is this year's Mathom. Celebrating her birthday in Dol Amroth Finduilas get an unexpected but cherished gift. Chapter 3: is new. Thranduil and Lasgalen move Northward so that she can birth further away from the troubles in the South forest. Set in the t
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 12/9/2019
bullet The Eve of May by Itarille Last Updated: 11/29/2024
What happened on the eve of the King’s triumphant entry into Minas Tirith? A night of joyous feasting, honest conversations, and some quiet reflections. Featuring Aragorn, Faramir, Éowyn, and Erchirion, with special appearances by the hobbits. With gratitude to Shirebound for reviewing the draft and for her encouraging words.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 11/21/2024
bullet The Shadow in the Past by Itarille Last Updated: 11/9/2024
Some fragments of the story of Denethor, Finduilas and their sons.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 10/5/2024
bullet Whispers in the Dark by Itarille Last Updated: 10/26/2024
How did the Ring tempt a man of little pride who did not desire power? With greater treasons, of course. A short story set on the night at Henneth Annûn, after Sam praised Faramir for showing his quality.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/26/2024
bullet Unexpected Fate by Ellynn Last Updated: 9/11/2024
Where did Grond actually go after breaking the gates of Minas Tirith?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/11/2024
bullet Kindness in Silence by Itarille Last Updated: 9/7/2024
Two men, grieving for their loved ones, found solace in each other's company. Minas Tirith, few days after the crowning of the King.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/7/2024
bullet Of claim and councils by Itarille Last Updated: 8/23/2024
When Faramir awakened in the Houses of Healing, rescued from the shadow of death, he hailed Aragorn his lord and king. But when he found himself the Steward of Gondor, and Aragorn presented his claim to the crown, Faramir began to ask questions.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 8/23/2024
bullet Let Sleeping Dogs Lie by Lindelea Last Updated: 8/16/2024
While in Minas Tirith after the end of the War of the Ring, surely the hobbits were showered with presents from a grateful populace, or at least the people tried to shower them with presents. This is the story of one awkward but lovable gift, and a unique solution to the problem. Final chapter added: Epilogue. Also added to the "Prologue and Explanation": a remembrance of Panda, who has joined Zoe on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 23 Published: 3/6/2014
bullet Raw Recruits by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 6/21/2024
Thorongil trains some recruits but all does not go according to plan.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 6/21/2024
bullet The Owl Screamed by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 6/11/2024
A night at an inn leads to an Unsettling Encounter. Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/11/2024
bullet The Book of Mazarbul by Soledad Last Updated: 4/22/2024
The chronicle of Balin's ill-fated effort to retake Moria. Featuring a great many Dwarves, canon and otherwise, with some other people having guest appeareances. After much consideration, I decided to keep updating this story, though in a heavily edited version.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 19 Published: 6/21/2008
bullet This and That by Lindelea Last Updated: 4/9/2024
A place to collect dribs and drabbles, one-shot stories and one-chapter challenges. New story posted for Larner's birthday (dedicated to Panda and Zoe and Jiffy and Mwg, and Panda and Brendi, and all the rest who are waiting at the other end of the Rainbow Bridge) Arriving at the Feast (Content warning: Death. And life after.)
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 45 Published: 12/2/2004
bullet She walks in Beauty like the Night by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 4/8/2024
Arwen has a memorable encounter
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/8/2024
bullet Import Duty by DADGAD Last Updated: 2/8/2024
Aragorn makes a rash promise in Council, that he himself would always obey any duly constituted laws of Gondor and Arnor, just like he requires his subjects to do. Faramir is concerned about the possible problems this might cause, especially as there are many laws and regulations going back through the years of the Stewards. A few weeks later Aragorn is asked to account for the provenance of a 'special' item which he has apparently imported into Gondor...
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 2/7/2024
bullet The Road to Edoras by Ellynn Last Updated: 1/19/2024
Movie-gapfiller: story of the perilous journey of Eothain and Freda from their village to Edoras.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/19/2024
bullet We Were Young Once ~ III by Conquistadora Last Updated: 12/31/2023
BOOK III ~ ARAN ~ The War of the Last Alliance destroyed his army and killed his father, but it made Thranduil King in Eryn Galen and afforded his people a thousand years of peace. But a new enemy (or perhaps an old one) plants himself on Amon Lanc and begins poisoning the forest. As life becomes darker and more dangerous, King Thranduil must discover whether he has the strength to stand between the Wood-elves of Greenwood and the nameless Necromancer of Dol Guldur.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 52 Published: 8/28/2006
bullet Home-coming by Ellynn Last Updated: 12/29/2023
A member of Haradrim army decides to leave the battle at Pelennor fields and return home. And when he reaches his home in Harad, he decides it is time for the big change.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/29/2023
bullet Another Moment of your Time by Larner Last Updated: 11/7/2023
A second collection of Frodo-centric fics
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 100 Published: 1/19/2010
bullet Stay by Aldwen Last Updated: 11/2/2023
The time of the Elves in Middle-Earth is over, and the Straight Road is calling. But is there peace and healing for everyone in Valinor? An AU-ish piece, set in the beginning of the Fourth Age, written from the point of view of several narrators, indicated in the beginning of each chapter. Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 10/23/2023
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