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• And Where Are the Children? by Larner

  It is said that the Big Men would drag off people who stood up to Lotho's growing list of rules and their own authority to the Lockholes, in which they'd languish until the return of the Travellers. But what happened to the children of Lodo Teasel after their father was dragged away to Mithel Delving and their farm was fired? A mystery. One of the tales removed by the hacker. Enjoy the repost

  G · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 11 May 2025 · Updated 12 July 2025 · Reviews (10)

• Useless Heroes, Uselesser Villains by Virtuella

  Considering the lackadaisical approach which is - notwithstanding their dramatic rhetoric - taken by heroes and villains alike, it is astonishing that either side manages to accomplish anything. I wrote this fic a few years ago and considered it too flippant for this site, but now I'm thinking, eh, why not?

  G · 8 chapters · In progress · Published 4 June 2025 · Updated 12 July 2025 · Reviews (35)

• This and That by Lindelea

  A place to collect dribs and drabbles, one-shot stories and one-chapter challenges. New story posted: Black Gold. Merry has a secret, and Pippin proves his trustworthiness.

  PG · 46 chapters · In progress · Published 2 December 2004 · Updated 11 July 2025 · Reviews (255)

• Sons of Gondor by Itarille

  After the death of his beloved lady, Denethor, Steward of Gondor, lived only for Gondor and his sons. Yet once, a gentle light had streamed into the grim silence of his days, bearing a promise of joy. Might he cling to the light? But what of his sons, and of Gondor? [Chapters 3 and 4 were originally written for Teitho Challenge].

  G · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 3 May 2025 · Updated 30 June 2025 · Reviews (16)

• Family Matters by Lindelea

  Sent on a routine errand, one of Pippin's cousins disappears. (A "Young Thain" story set during Pippin's early years as Thain; a sequel to In the Greening of the Year)

  PG · 28 chapters · Complete · Published 26 January 2025 · Updated 27 June 2025 · Reviews (39)

• My Collection of Drabbles by Periantari

  Drabbles (100 to 300 word ficlets) Character ranges from hobbits to wizards to men to dwarves to elves. UPDATE 3/12 Drabble series for the "Bring me Sunshine" prompt featuring hobbits Chapters 127-131 6/8/25 Chapters 132-133 "What Love IS" and "Spring" NEW 6/21/25: 134-135 "Waste a Year" and "Distorted Visions

  G · 135 chapters · In progress · Published 4 April 2005 · Updated 21 June 2025 · Reviews (213)

• The Unquenchable Light by Virtuella

  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.

  G · 27 chapters · Complete · Published 15 July 2024 · Updated 11 June 2025 · Reviews (63)

• Brethren by Ecthelion of the fountain

  “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.

  PG · 11 chapters · Complete · Published 8 May 2025 · Updated 31 May 2025 · Reviews (23)

• Pearl of Great Price by Lindelea

  ...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.

  PG · 39 chapters · Complete · Published 29 November 2003 · Updated 16 May 2025 · Reviews (146)

• The Heir Apparent by Mirkwoodmaiden

  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.

  PG · 21 chapters · In progress · Published 10 September 2003 · Updated 16 May 2025 · Reviews (156)

• Till Death Reunites Us by Ecthelion of the fountain

  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.

  PG · 11 chapters · Complete · Published 16 April 2025 · Updated 5 May 2025 · Reviews (22)

• Like Swords by PSW

  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. :-)

  PG · 4 chapters · In progress · Published 16 March 2025 · Updated 25 April 2025 · Reviews (28)

• The Rescue by Lindelea

  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.

  PG-13 · 27 chapters · Complete · Published 22 November 2008 · Updated 14 April 2025 · Reviews (93)

• The Michel Delving Mathom House by Periantari

  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"

  G · 29 chapters · In progress · Published 4 February 2006 · Updated 12 April 2025 · Reviews (48)

• Steelsheen by Ecthelion of the fountain

  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.

  PG-13 · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 25 March 2025 · Updated 10 April 2025 · Reviews (13)

• Dreams Wrought by Larner

  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?

  G · 1 chapter · In progress · Published 8 April 2025 · Updated 8 April 2025 · Reviews (2)

• Ladies' Guide to Middle-earth's Eligible Bachelors by Virtuella

  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.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 26 March 2025 · Updated 26 March 2025 · Reviews (13)

• The Tenth Walker by Lindelea

  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.

  PG · 129 chapters · Complete · Published 15 June 2005 · Updated 24 March 2025 · Reviews (840)

• The King and the Steward by Itarille

  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.

  G · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 16 January 2025 · Updated 13 March 2025 · Reviews (56)

• One Who Sticks Closer than a Brother by Lindelea

  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.

  PG · 64 chapters · Complete · Published 11 September 2006 · Updated 6 March 2025 · Reviews (198)