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• The Beloved Leader by Gryffinjack

  Written for Marigold's Challenge #26, where the required elements she gave me of a bad fall and a trophy were just begging to have this story written. This is a tongue-in-cheek tale of what happened after the death of Lalia the Great. My apologies to the entire Took clan.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,648 words · Complete · Published 16 March 2006 · Updated 16 March 2006 · Reviews (1)

• The Highs and Lows of Meriadoc Brandybuck by Gryffinjack

  It's a day filled with highs and lows for Merry at the annual Buckland Races. This story was originally written for Marigold's Challenge #26.

  G · 1 chapter · 6,770 words · Complete · Published 16 March 2006 · Updated 16 March 2006 · Reviews (4)

• Strange tales, Or Myths And Misconceptions by Jay of Lasgalen

  For a young ranger, dreams and legends spring to life out of the grass when he meets two who are the subjects of much mystery. A light-hearted ficlet written for the '50 Passages' challenge, from prompt 37, 'I see strange tales are woven about you.'

  G · 1 chapter · 764 words · Complete · Published 15 March 2006 · Updated 15 March 2006 · Reviews (15)

• A single Shard upon the Shore by Etharei

  Short, stand-alone ficlets (and the occasional drabble) on a variety of themes and occasions, through all the Ages of Middle-Earth. The characters and places are indicated in the ficlet titles. [New: Gandalf has a conversation with good 'ole Manwë]

  G · 4 chapters · 2,694 words · In progress · Published 2 March 2006 · Updated 15 March 2006 · Reviews (22)

• The Three Towers by shirebound

  A visit to the Tower of Ecthelion in Minas Tirith compels Frodo to return to the Tower of Cirith Ungol, accompanied by the King and the remaining members of the Fellowship. While Frodo struggles to recover lost or unclear memories, many of his companions find themselves making discoveries they did not expect. This story is based in book-verse, with bits of movie-verse interwoven at the author’s discretion. Angst/drama, but (being me) there's enough hobbity lightness to balance things out.

  PG-13 · 11 chapters · 27,917 words · Complete · Published 29 December 2005 · Updated 15 March 2006 · Reviews (255)

• Dribs and Drabbles by Beruthiel

  A collection of drabbles and other short ficlets. NEW: "Smell", third of a series of drabbles focusing on the five senses.

  PG · 6 chapters · 2,115 words · In progress · Published 18 September 2004 · Updated 15 March 2006 · Reviews (13)

• Beauty for Ashes by Nina the powerwriter

  Estella Bolger is searching for healing after her father's death, and Meriadoc Brandybuck finds more than friendship...

  PG · 18 chapters · 27,522 words · In progress · Published 25 May 2004 · Updated 13 March 2006 · Reviews (28)

• When it rains... by Misty

  Disclaimer: I don't own any of Tolkien's characters or settings, or anything he created. Author's note: This was written for the Aragorn Angst weekly challenge. The word prompt is 'rain', and the story cannot be longer than 500 words. The word count for this particular story was exactly 500 words. Summary: Aragorn is having a bad day.

  G · 1 chapter · 500 words · Complete · Published 13 March 2006 · Updated 13 March 2006 · Reviews (1)

• The Acceptable Sacrifice by Larner

  He thought the sacrifice had been consummated--but he found he was mistaken. How, then would it become acceptable?

  PG-13 · 101 chapters · 403,559 words · Complete · Published 16 October 2005 · Updated 13 March 2006 · Reviews (1,409)

• Ere Darkness Falls by Lily Dragonquill

  ~Complete~ What happened the moment of Shelob's attack? ~*~ Rated PG to be on the safe side.

  PG · 1 chapter · 415 words · Complete · Published 13 March 2006 · Updated 13 March 2006 · Reviews (4)

• The thirteenth of March by Frodo Baggins

  This is a letter written by Frodo on the first anniversery illness on the thirteenth of March. I hope this turned out okay. Rating is for some angst. Thanks for reviewing. :)

  PG · 1 chapter · 535 words · Complete · Published 13 March 2006 · Updated 13 March 2006 · Reviews (7)

• Broken Heart by Elanor Silmariën

  Prequal to my other story Pride Goes Before a Fall. Written for Marigold's Challenge #26.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,425 words · Complete · Published 12 March 2006 · Updated 12 March 2006 · Reviews (5)

• A Drabble by Any Other Name...? by docmon

  At first a place for my Yule Mathoms Challenge entries, I'm now dubbing this a place for my drabbles. I can't always keep a drabble close to 100 words, though I am getting better! More often you'll find drabbles-and-a-half, or double-drabbles. Nevertheless, I will be posting snippets of various sorts, characters, and whatever pops into my head. Some are entries to the few Yule Mathoms Challenge entries I managed. Others are for the "Back to Middle-earth Month" Challenge at There'n'Back Again.

  G · 9 chapters · 1,472 words · Complete · Published 9 February 2006 · Updated 12 March 2006 · Reviews (10)

• Qualities of a King by Misty

  Before his coronation, Aragorn receives a needed visit from an old friend. This was written for the MC challenge to write a short scene between Aragorn and Legolas shortly before or after Aragorn's coronation. *movie-verse*

  G · 1 chapter · 1,353 words · Complete · Published 12 March 2006 · Updated 12 March 2006 · Reviews (3)

• Lost Love by Misty

  Elrond and Celebrian share a quiet moment after her rescue from the orcs. This was written for the 'Middle Earth Express' challenge on the Aragorn Angst list for prompt #1: Lost. Third place in the Best Emotional Torture category in the 2006 Mellon Chronicle Awards.

  G · 1 chapter · 503 words · Complete · Published 12 March 2006 · Updated 12 March 2006 · Reviews (0)

• New Beginnings by Gwynhyffar

  A very young Thranduil finds his family uprooted in the middle of the night and his life changed forever. Thanks to Elvenfox for beta reading.

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · 8,913 words · Complete · Published 23 October 2005 · Updated 11 March 2006 · Reviews (37)

• Flickers on the Water by Soledad

  A series of Silmarillion-based drabbles, from both the First and the Second Age.

  G · 10 chapters · 1,925 words · In progress · Published 8 October 2004 · Updated 10 March 2006 · Reviews (12)

• Sacrifice by Nancy Blue

  Desparate times call for a special kind of courage. A Dunadan defies the Ban for the sake of the Faithful.

  G · 1 chapter · 862 words · Complete · Published 8 March 2006 · Updated 9 March 2006 · Reviews (10)

• The Portrait - A Double Drabble by Agape4Gondor

  Yule celebrations were difficult for the Steward and his two sons. What was Boromir's gift - the choice is yours!

  G · 1 chapter · 200 words · Complete · Published 8 March 2006 · Updated 9 March 2006 · Reviews (3)

• First Age of the Sun: Triumph by Inglor

  Sometimes history hinges on one little detail, one small change can alter how it all happens. An expanding "What If" about Luthien and Finrod.

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · 19,485 words · In progress · Published 7 February 2006 · Updated 8 March 2006 · Reviews (5)