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• The Taste Of Blood by Wayfarer

  Amidst the aftermath of Éomer's first watch on the Rohan borders, Théodred shares a few thoughts with his young cousin. Based on the narrative concerning Rohan in LotR's appendix A. RATING: G. (Non-slash, non-language). GENRE: Drama. (Canon-conscientious. Constructive criticism most welcome.)

  G · 1 chapter · 1,421 words · Complete · Published 31 October 2004 · Updated 31 October 2004 · Reviews (3)

• In Darkest Depths by Elfique

  A night trapped in the pit with the werewolf at Tol-in-Gaurhoth from the perspective of one of the elves in the company of Finrod and Beren. WARNING: a bit gory: I'd rate as a '15'. Happy Halloween!

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 623 words · Complete · Published 31 October 2004 · Updated 31 October 2004 · Reviews (3)

• Rubbing Shoulders With Nobility by Holdur

  Frodo meets an old man in the library of Minas Tirith after the quest.

  G · 1 chapter · 702 words · Complete · Published 31 October 2004 · Updated 31 October 2004 · Reviews (6)

• Across the Grinding Ice by Elvenesse

  A young Idril remembers the arduous journey to Middle-earth, and the loss of her mother. A short vingette.

  G · 1 chapter · 363 words · Complete · Published 28 October 2004 · Updated 30 October 2004 · Reviews (0)

• Campdóm and Lufian by eokat

  When a rider returns to his home....what is awaiting him there? How does the ordinary Eorlinga live when such evil is about to destroy everything he cares about? This is a story of such a rider, a warrior of Rohan. This story has been co-written by Drakon Ceverous [Drake] and myself, although the original idea belongs to Drake.

  R · 2 chapters · 9,403 words · Complete · Published 29 October 2004 · Updated 29 October 2004 · Reviews (2)

• All Hallows' Day by Marnie

  A tale of adventure on the high seas, invisible presences on a Royal Navy Frigate, and the final entrance into Mandos' Halls of one very lonely elven fëa. Features Celeborn and his grandad. Rated PG for a tiny bit of swearing.

  PG · 1 chapter · 3,740 words · Complete · Published 29 October 2004 · Updated 29 October 2004 · Reviews (11)

• Abandon Choice by Elvenesse

  An attempt at writing poetry from Denethor's point of view. Although I'm sure he's much better than this really.

  G · 3 chapters · 249 words · Complete · Published 28 October 2004 · Updated 28 October 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Fading Leaves by Forodwaith

  After the War, an elf of Rivendell delays her departure for the West.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,795 words · Complete · Published 28 October 2004 · Updated 28 October 2004 · Reviews (2)

• And the Stars Will Sing Your Name by shirebound

  A short scene between Frodo and Elrond after the hobbits return to Rivendell. Frodo wonders if, as the years pass, any of their deeds will be remembered... but Elrond has his own reasons for knowing that nothing will be forgotten. Glorfindel has a cameo role.

  G · 1 chapter · 769 words · Complete · Published 20 October 2004 · Updated 28 October 2004 · Reviews (17)

• Seeking West by Elvenesse

  Earendil sought Valinor in an attempt to gain help for the beleaguered peoples of Middle-earth. Still, he must have realised there was little hope of ever reaching it.

  G · 1 chapter · 142 words · Complete · Published 27 October 2004 · Updated 27 October 2004 · Reviews (1)

• We Stand by Elvenesse

  Not all of the Men of Gondor must have despaired before the Battle of the Pelennor. A short poem based on John McCrae's 'In Flanders Field'.

  G · 1 chapter · 127 words · Complete · Published 27 October 2004 · Updated 27 October 2004 · Reviews (1)

• A Short Rest by Jay of Lasgalen

  When Bilbo and the dwarves arrived in Imladris in The Hobbit, Estel was ten years old. They must have met. This short story is about that meeting. The title is taken from the relevant chapter of The Hobbit. Set in June, 2941.

  G · 1 chapter · 3,193 words · Complete · Published 26 October 2004 · Updated 26 October 2004 · Reviews (19)

• To The Ends Of Middle Earth by Jay of Lasgalen

  When sudden tragedy strikes one of the Fellowship in Minas Tirith, how do those left behind remember? Finally updated and completed! Warnings: Angst, character death, AU (but only for the appendices), tissues may be required. You have been warned.

  PG · 6 chapters · 15,613 words · Complete · Published 5 October 2003 · Updated 26 October 2004 · Reviews (14)

• Elsila's Eyes, Thranduil's Song by Chathol-linn

  This short piece is backstory for the longer "Tell This Mortal" which is a tale of how Legolas left Middle-earth.

  G · 1 chapter · 816 words · Complete · Published 28 July 2004 · Updated 25 October 2004 · Reviews (2)

• How It All Got Started... by Dreamflower

  SUMMARY: Sam gets an interesting proposal…Written for LJ Hobbit ficathon's Sam's POV challenge.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,281 words · Complete · Published 24 October 2004 · Updated 24 October 2004 · Reviews (7)

• Religion in Middle-earth by Nerdanel

  This is an essay discussing the issue of organized religion in Middle-earth. Was there any, and if so, what?

  G · 1 chapter · 2,157 words · Complete · Published 24 October 2004 · Updated 24 October 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Where Honor Is Due by Meldewen Ilce

  Elrond's thoughts during the scene where Aragorn tells the hobbits "My friends, you bow to no one..." -- based off a shirebound plotbunny! Corrected for mistake 10/25/04

  G · 1 chapter · 306 words · Complete · Published 24 October 2004 · Updated 24 October 2004 · Reviews (4)

• Hope by Lily Dragonquill

  A poem taking place some days after the death of Frodo’s parents. Bilbo’s POV.

  G · 1 chapter · 112 words · Complete · Published 24 October 2004 · Updated 24 October 2004 · Reviews (2)

• Free by SlightlyTookish

  Based on this Shirebound plotbunny: Before the hobbits leave Minas Tirith, Aragorn helps Pippin to have one more look into the palantír -- so the young hobbit can have one experience with a seeing stone that isn’t a frightening one.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,286 words · Complete · Published 21 October 2004 · Updated 21 October 2004 · Reviews (6)

• When The Evening Comes by Pearl Took

  After freeing the prisoners from the Lockholes, Frodo assigns Merry and Pippin the task of ridding the Shire of the Ruffians. But the Shire needs more than seeing the oppressors to the boarders.

  G · 1 chapter · 3,082 words · Complete · Published 21 October 2004 · Updated 21 October 2004 · Reviews (2)