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• Announcement 24 March 2026 by Admin

  With heavy hearts, we are posting this announcement to inform you of the passing of Dreamflower, a long-time author and reader here at SoA. In addition to posting many stories set in Tolkien's universe, she shared generously of her love and knowledge of Middle-earth, and she was the soul of encouragement to other authors. We will miss her greatly.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 24 March 2026 · Updated 24 March 2026 · Reviews (12)

• Announcement 11 February 2026 by Admin

  Hello, SoA authors and readers! This is a reminder that the purpose of this site is for sharing site users' personal enjoyment of the riches Tolkien provided in his works. Any commercial activity, such as posting advertisements, is counterproductive. Please do not advertise products or services on the site in any form, including reviews, and thank you for your understanding. (PLEASE SEE UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT.)

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 February 2026 · Updated 11 February 2026 · Reviews (6)

• The Ride of Eorl by Arnakhor

  The full story behind the Ride of Eorl and his unexpected companion, Aragost, Chieftain of the Dunedain, to rescue Gondor's army from orcs and the Balchoth at the Battle of the Field of the Celebrant.

  PG · 45 chapters · Complete · Published 18 January 2026 · Updated 29 January 2026 · Reviews (42)

• Clearing the Heir, Part 3 by Lindelea

  Glad Yule to you, and Happy Birthday to the Professor, the Founder of the Feast! Continuing the story presented in Clearing the Heir (Parts 1 and 2): A holiday story, originally written for Marigold's Challenge Number 11. How did Bilbo come to the decision to name an heir?

  G · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 3 January 2026 · Updated 3 January 2026 · Reviews (2)

• Days of the Dunedain by Arnakhor

  G · 25 chapters · Complete · Published 22 January 2025 · Updated 2 January 2026 · Reviews (54)

• My Birthday Mathoms by Mirkwoodmaiden

  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 6: Estel receives a unique birthday gift! 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 timeline of my story "Reunion in Mirkwood." Chapter 1 and 2 are also vignettes to do with birthdays. Eight-year old Merry receives a gift in Great Smials. And Eowyn gives Faramir something he has long wanted but for much of his life never thought he would ever get.

  G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 9 December 2019 · Updated 10 December 2025 · Reviews (22)

• Survival, Part 1 by Lindelea

  The Travellers learned much about survival in their travels in the Outlands, which came in handy upon their return to the Shire – and afterwards. (Part 1 is set during Pippin's early years as Thain, Part 2 takes place during Sam's early years as Mayor, and Part 3 features the Thain's son and Mayor's daughter).

  PG · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 21 March 2021 · Updated 8 December 2025 · Reviews (4)

• Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden

  IT IS COMPLETE!! Éowyn finds herself away from the home of her birth and living at court. Orphaned with her brother, they go to live in Edoras, in the Golden Hall. She doesn't fit in with court life. She wants to fight and live a life people keep telling her can't be hers. This is her story. Eowyn has endlessly fascinated me The inspiration for the 1st chapter came from Lindelea during a discussion taking place the review section about how Eowyn became a shieldmaiden.

  G · 43 chapters · Complete · Published 20 January 2025 · Updated 28 November 2025 · Reviews (137)

• Look to the future, always look forward by Mirkwoodmaiden

  In honour of Remembrance Day/ Veteran's Day, In Ithilien Faramir and Eowyn join with those who served to remember those who are no longer with us and made the ultimate sacrifice to insure the light continues and the world is made safe. Among those still with us wounds can linger even though they are not always visible. I meant to post this on Remembrance/ Veteran's day but time got away from me but I am posting it now.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 November 2025 · Updated 13 November 2025 · Reviews (4)

• darkness is more than the absence of light by Laikwalâssê

  REPOST!! The Peredhil Family visits Tharbad. What should be a joyful excursion ends in a tragedy.

  PG-13 · 15 chapters · Complete · Published 20 September 2025 · Updated 20 September 2025 · Reviews (2)

• fate by Laikwalâssê

  REPOST!! When word reaches the great forest of Mirkwood that the Lady of Imladris had been attacked and badly wounded, resulting in her sailing to the Undying Lands, the youngest prince of the forest remembered when an elfling experienced the same horror of losing a mother.

  PG-13 · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 19 September 2025 · Updated 19 September 2025 · Reviews (3)

• burden of a healer by Laikwalâssê

  REPOST!! This is a sequel to my former story “Shadows of the Past”. It is not necessary to have read it to understand this one. When the orcs roaming the High Pass in the Misty Mountains come up with a new malice, the Master of Imladris is hard pressed to counter it and his success or failure will not only affect his realm.

  PG-13 · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 17 September 2025 · Updated 17 September 2025 · Reviews (0)

• a love denied by Laikwalâssê

  REPOST!! Arwen left her home after the abduction and departure of her mother. Was the depressing atmosphere at the Last Homely House her only reason?

  PG-13 · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 16 September 2025 · Updated 16 September 2025 · Reviews (1)

• Doubts by Laikwalâssê

  REPOST!! After the twins have made their choice all should be settled, or?

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 September 2025 · Updated 15 September 2025 · Reviews (3)

• Confusion by Laikwalâssê

  REPOST!! After Elladan´s death Elrohir struggles to go on. Why was this morning so different from all the others? Elrohir was going to find out……

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 15 September 2025 · Updated 15 September 2025 · Reviews (2)

• Confession by Laikwalâssê

  REPOST!! After 300 year of hunting down orcs, the Lord of Rivendell dreads a revelation his sons want to make....

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 September 2025 · Updated 15 September 2025 · Reviews (2)

• Flower of the Wave by Larner

  Written originally as a remix of the story "Anemone" by Armariel. Lord Ulmo, Vala of the Waters of Arda, asks one of his people if she would consider allying herself with a new inhabitant of Tol Eressea. She had dissolved her association with her last love when she realized he'd forsworn his allegiance to the Valar to follow Morgoth's lead into evil. The original was removed last winter by the infamous hacker.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 September 2025 · Updated 5 September 2025 · Reviews (2)

• Relapse by Periantari

  What if Faramir used being busy as an excuse and cover to how he really felt during and after the time of coronation? What if PTSD weighs down on him far more than he cared to admit and others failed to notice? A story to give him some comfort from the hobbits, Aragorn, Imrahil & of course Éowyn. Appearances also from Gandalf, Galadriel, Arwen, Legolas, Gimli, Eomer , Beregond and OFC. UPDATE 7/12/25 Chapter 21 Moving on and Anniversaries UPDATE 8/29/25 The Great Wedding of 3020

  PG · 23 chapters · In progress · Published 22 August 2023 · Updated 29 August 2025 · Reviews (62)

• Jewels by Lindelea

  From the "Scouring of the Shire" to the Grey Havens, and beyond... because the original Story ended much too abruptly. Originally published in March 2003 elsewhere; revised chapters are being posted here as beta comments are incorporated.

  PG · 51 chapters · In progress · Published 13 August 2004 · Updated 27 July 2025 · Reviews (295)

• Realizing Attractions by Larner

  What might happen when a Hobbit who recognizes he is aging and a young Elvish woman find themselves each drawn to the other?

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 30 March 2025 · Updated 21 July 2025 · Reviews (8)