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• The Ghosts of Men by paranoidangel

  The Men of the Mountains discuss their fate.

  G · 1 chapter · 301 words · Complete · Published 30 October 2010 · Updated 30 October 2010 · Reviews (1)

• The Eve of Efenniht by cathleen

  On All Hallows Eve, the Fellowship shares stories about the ways they celebrated one of nature’s most important turning points. Written for the LOTR GFIC Community's October Challenge, "Believe it or Not!" Beta by Dreamflower.

  G · 1 chapter · 4,921 words · Complete · Published 28 October 2010 · Updated 28 October 2010 · Reviews (4)

• Northern Lights by shirebound

  Aragorn, Frodo, and Bilbo discuss a rare celestial event. This ficlet is part of my "Quarantined"-verse AU, and references my stories "Reflections of the Past" and "A Hobbity Halloween". Written for the LJ lotr_community "Believe It or Not" challenge.

  G · 1 chapter · 907 words · Complete · Published 26 October 2010 · Updated 27 October 2010 · Reviews (11)

• Truth in Legend by Ellie

  In many legends, there is often a murmur of truth as some First Age elven youths learn to their dismay.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 1,482 words · Complete · Published 26 October 2010 · Updated 26 October 2010 · Reviews (2)

• Lingering Shadows by Linda Hoyland

  Faramir is worried that something is threatening his baby son and seeks Aragorn's help. A gentle story for the Halloween Season.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,770 words · Complete · Published 26 October 2010 · Updated 26 October 2010 · Reviews (3)

• The Omen by Ellynn

  Standing on Taniquetil, Varda and Manwë see an ill omen in the sky. Written for LJ LotR Community October challenge: Believe it or not (story should contain something supernatural or unbelievable). 2011 MEFA Nominee.

  PG · 1 chapter · 762 words · Complete · Published 26 October 2010 · Updated 26 October 2010 · Reviews (1)

• Lalia Took's Pride by Larner

  A series of drabbles featuring Lalia Took. Written originally in response to the Tolkien Weekly "Seven Deadly Sins" challenge. For Pearl Took on her birthday. Beta by RiverOtter.

  PG · 7 chapters · 705 words · Complete · Published 20 September 2010 · Updated 26 October 2010 · Reviews (15)

• The Good Earth by Linda Hoyland

  A series of drabbles written for "Tolkien Weekly" featuring the natural world.

  PG · 6 chapters · 751 words · Complete · Published 23 September 2010 · Updated 25 October 2010 · Reviews (10)

• Just Details by Marethiel

  Estel and Aragorn... two facets of the same jewel? It's all just details, after all, isn't it? DISCLAIMER: The characters and premises, of course, belong to Professor Tolkien. I merely take them out to play now and again.

  G · 1 chapter · 701 words · Complete · Published 24 October 2010 · Updated 24 October 2010 · Reviews (5)

• The Bitter End by Ellie

  After Morgoth's deafeat at the end of the War of Wrath, Finarfin, Ingil, Maedhros, Maglor, and Eonwë each give their side of the story on the stealing of the last two remaining silmarils from the Army of Light’s camp.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 2,494 words · Complete · Published 18 October 2010 · Updated 18 October 2010 · Reviews (7)

• At Manwë's Feet: Studies in Tolkien's World by Fiondil

  A series of essays covering a wide range of topics concerning Tolkien's Middle-earth. This series will be posted on an infrequent basis as the Muse inspires me. Many thanks to Alassiel for the beta and Ellie for the encouragment.

  G · 2 chapters · 7,681 words · In progress · Published 14 July 2010 · Updated 13 October 2010 · Reviews (14)

• The Sea! by Kara's Aunty

  Legolas laments. Song-fic.

  G · 1 chapter · 264 words · Complete · Published 10 October 2010 · Updated 10 October 2010 · Reviews (4)

• The True Face of Courage by FirstMate

  A young Aragorn learns a lesson on the real meaning of courage during a journey underground to find his missing brother. Main characters: Estel (Aragorn), Elladan, Elrohir, and Legolas.

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · 90,233 words · Complete · Published 19 April 2005 · Updated 8 October 2010 · Reviews (107)

• A Bird in the Hand by cathleen

  The story of how a knitted piglet and a haughty goose became fast friends, and a small hobbit lad was not disappointed. Written for the LOTR GFIC Group's 2010 Remix Challenge. Based on Pearl Took's story, "Tulip's Egg". Beta by Dreamflower!

  G · 1 chapter · 3,870 words · Complete · Published 5 October 2010 · Updated 5 October 2010 · Reviews (2)

• Help My Unbelief (the Unbelief remix) by Dreamflower

  A young Gondorian finds his world-view shaken by events in post-War Minas Tirith and an encounter with four halflings. (Written for the LOTR GFIC Community's 2010 Remix Challenge.)

  G · 1 chapter · 11,039 words · Complete · Published 4 October 2010 · Updated 4 October 2010 · Reviews (3)

• Promises Broken and Kept by Periantari

  Merry goes through a tough time with Frodo away from Buckland and even though Frodo writes to Merry often enough, Merry gets sad and lonely, gradually falling in sickness. Frodo comes to nurse him better and makes a promise that he can keep. Written for the Frolijah Challenge 2008 for Dreamflower.

  G · 9 chapters · 9,212 words · Complete · Published 13 May 2008 · Updated 3 October 2010 · Reviews (10)

• Ship of Dreams by MJ

  The day before the Ringbearers depart from the Grey Havens, Círdan the Shipwright reflects upon matters of duty, waiting, and the fulfillment of dreams. (By now, you can also assume that Gandalf will be in it. :))

  G · 2 chapters · 7,363 words · Complete · Published 28 September 2010 · Updated 2 October 2010 · Reviews (4)

• Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Is Dead by Virtuella

  A Shire Murder Mystery in three parts.

  PG · 3 chapters · 6,197 words · Complete · Published 23 September 2010 · Updated 2 October 2010 · Reviews (11)

• The Unwilling by Thundera Tiger

  When the White Council drove Sauron out of Dol Guldur, Elladan became separated from his command and sought refuge beyond the fences of Mirkwood. Unfortunately, his would-be-refuge was already spoken for. A chance encounter between two characters who had more in common than Elladan could ever admit.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 6,229 words · Complete · Published 1 October 2010 · Updated 1 October 2010 · Reviews (8)

• Prelude to a Midsummer's Eve by MJ

  Vignette. On Midsummer's Eve 1421, Rose Gamgee finds an unexpected guest in her kitchen.

  G · 1 chapter · 4,513 words · Complete · Published 28 September 2010 · Updated 28 September 2010 · Reviews (7)