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• The Seven Deadly Sins by Linda Hoyland

  A series of drabbles written for the "Tolkien Weekly" "Sins" Challenge.

  PG · 7 chapters · 992 words · Complete · Published 4 June 2011 · Updated 26 June 2011 · Reviews (12)

• After the Battle by Linda Hoyland

  When Faramir is wounded he remembers an earlier battle.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,210 words · Complete · Published 26 June 2011 · Updated 26 June 2011 · Reviews (4)

• Tales of Life by Aelaer

  A series of ficlets for a series of prompts which include small excerpts of life experiences, everyday occurances, and other such drabblings. All of them feature Aragorn, and include characters such as Arwen, members of the Fellowship, Halbarad, Faramir, and many others. Prompt 74 up. Winner in MEFA 2006 Awards. Now Prologue: Version 2.0 includes a Chronological Ficlet Timeline with links to the ficlets themselves! Huzzah!

  G · 76 chapters · 46,138 words · In progress · Published 16 April 2006 · Updated 23 June 2011 · Reviews (382)

• Patience with Patients by shirebound

  Short and utterly silly ficlets! All of these (unrelated) scenes involve... a certain wizard.

  G · 5 chapters · 1,604 words · Complete · Published 10 September 2004 · Updated 22 June 2011 · Reviews (85)

• The Snowboy: Thoughts of the Intruder by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Days 8 and 12: Dorthonion and Falls of Sirion. A lossoth youth ponders about the deceiving appearances of the native people and the arrogance of ignorant strangers. – Did Arvedui and his men ever know that they were being laughed at and disliked by many in their last sanctuary? Then again, they could not even predict the moods of nature. And nature does give warnings; if only one notices them and interprets them well.

  PG · 2 chapters · 1,477 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (2)

• Who Is Right? by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 7: Belegost. (Challenge: Overcoming prejudices is as hard in Middle-earth as in our primary universe. Write a story or poem or create artwork where the characters try to reach across racial or gender or any other barrier.) Traces of the dark times that was before was left, even long after the Ring War had been fought. They touched children just as they did the adult veterans. But perhaps, there was some truth to the saying “Children always bounce back”?

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,028 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (2)

• Thoughts of a Dagger by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 17: Bree-Lands. (Challenge: Hobbits are well known for their gift-giving traditions. Write a story or poem in which the exchange of gifts is featured, or use "gifting" as a theme for a piece of art.) I was forged for one single purpose, for one single person. But the world is wide, and the dangers aplenty, and one single purpose and one single person could turn into many.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 1,460 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (1)

• In the End, Unbroken by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 15: The Shire. (Challenge: The cuisine of the Shire is unsurpassed. Write a story or poem, or create a work of art, featuring food.) Life in the Land of the Powers was not what Tuor and Idril had invisioned when they had set out from Beleriand. But they could not go back now, only forward – but until when? Still, they stood together, a family reunited and united – until the end, unbroken. Warning: Dark AU

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 1,685 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (1)

• Impressionable by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 5: Menegroth. (Challenge: Write a story or poem or create artwork that will illustrate the consequences of isolation.) Everyone is prone to biases, including Elves. (Or perhaps, in this age and place, especially Elves…) But who says that the habit cannot be broken? Especially for someone yet impressionable…

  G · 1 chapter · 1,093 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (1)

• A Decision Long Made by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 4: Mithrim. (Challenge: "There would be no one to frighten you if you refused to be afraid."–Ghandi. Write a story or poem or create artwork where the character conquers his or her fears.) It was a decision long made, a choice that had been chosen. It was another matter if the said decision could be carried out to its completion, especially when the life of the chooser was suddenly, tangibly, at stake. – What was Míriel Serindë thinking?

  PG · 1 chapter · 490 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (0)

• As Life Goes Out by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 3: Vinyamar. (Challenge: Some people have difficulty embracing changes and moving on. Write a story or poem or create artwork that shows the consequences of refusing to change.) Being so attuned to one’s homeland is good on many levels but detrimental on others. An Elfling has to learn it the hard way.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 1,801 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (2)

• To Lighten Up the Burden by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 2: Losgar. (Challenge: Defiance is defined as the willingness to contend or fight. Write a story or poem or create artwork where the characters defy authority in some way.) The Elf-lord Elrond is somber and scary, and his nice look and nicer demeanour do not deceive Sam into dismissing his power and danger. But Sam will do anything, everything, to serve his master, especially in this moment of need – and ahead.

  G · 1 chapter · 672 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (1)

• An Apparent Chance by Eärillë

  For B2MeM 2011: Day 1: Nan Elmoth. (Challenge: Voltaire said that it's not enough to conquer: one must learn to seduce. Write a story or poem or create artwork where seduction plays a central role.) Melkor is not happy with the people that he has. Wishing to expand his reaches, he approaches a band of people his brothers and sisters do not dare to disturb. He believes he shall also win, this time.

  PG · 1 chapter · 801 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (1)

• In the Name of the King by Ellynn

  Inspired by the fan movie "Born of Hope". In the last moments of his life, Halbarad remembers a day long ago and his vision about Aragorn. 2011 MEFA Third Place in Ficlet: General.

  PG · 1 chapter · 882 words · Complete · Published 20 June 2011 · Updated 20 June 2011 · Reviews (4)

• Ring-bearer by Kara's Aunty

  Nine drabbles for the Ringbearers during their time under its influence. Second in the 'Nine' Trilogy.

  PG-13 · 9 chapters · 1,385 words · Complete · Published 12 June 2011 · Updated 19 June 2011 · Reviews (33)

• Places in the Heart by Raksha The Demon

  A new map reveals the boundaries and routes of a Shadow-free world to Aragorn and Faramir. But dreams cannot always be charted and drawn as easily as lines on a map. A short story of the late Third Age, partially inspired by the "Passport to Middle-earth" theme of the 2011 B2Me Challenge. Complete.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,348 words · Complete · Published 19 June 2011 · Updated 19 June 2011 · Reviews (13)

• By Such a Foolish Name by Cairistiona

  A farmer meets a stranger with an even stranger name on a rainy afternoon in Bree. Winner of Teitho "Names" challenge. 2011 MEFA nomination.

  G · 1 chapter · 3,341 words · Complete · Published 17 June 2011 · Updated 17 June 2011 · Reviews (18)

• On a Stormy Night by Ellynn

  While looking for a shelter on a stormy night, during a hunting trip, Aragorn and Faramir stumble upon a family in a dire need of help. Written for May Teitho contest: "Names". 2011 MEFA Third Place in Drama: Featuring Aragorn.

  PG · 1 chapter · 3,256 words · Complete · Published 17 June 2011 · Updated 17 June 2011 · Reviews (7)

• Grace Before Meat by Gwynnyd

  A brief moment in Eriador. Inspired by the activities of two deer I encountered at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Thanks to Adaneth for the title.

  G · 1 chapter · 270 words · Complete · Published 16 June 2011 · Updated 16 June 2011 · Reviews (2)

• Rhyselle Goes Back to Middle-earth by Rhyselle

  A collection of my ficlets and drabbles, including those for the Silmarillion Writers Guild's Back to Middle-earth Month challenges for 2010. #3 - Windchimes. A Noldo creates beauty out of something broken. Inspired by a poem by Glenda Mitchel Palmer.

  G · 3 chapters · 2,510 words · In progress · Published 6 March 2010 · Updated 16 June 2011 · Reviews (11)