Stories of Arda

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• A Pony's Tale by Kara's Aunty

  A misunderstanding causes friction between Bill the Pony and Gimli the Dwarf.

  PG · 5 chapters · 25,051 words · Complete · Published 17 January 2009 · Updated 15 February 2009 · Reviews (43)

• Midsummer in the Year of the Fall of Sauron by Cairistiona

  A short story of the love between King Elessar and his Queen. Rated R for adult content regarding a wedding night, although there is nothing explicit. Many thanks to Inzilbeth, my tireless beta and good friend. Dedicated to lovers everywhere who have found their soul mates. Happy Valentine’s Day! 3rd Place, 2009 MEFA. Update: There is an illustrated version, with a tiny new epilogue, on my LJ: http://cairistiona7.livejournal.com/587442.html

  R · 1 chapter · 4,244 words · Complete · Published 14 February 2009 · Updated 14 February 2009 · Reviews (24)

• Impressions by Linda Hoyland

  Summary: A series of drabbles,two co- written with my friend Raksha and all published first on LJ,featuring moments from the lives of Aragorn,Arwen,Boromir, Elrond, Éomer, Éowyn,Faramir,Galadriel and Théoden.These drabbles might also be entitled "Almost Everyone adores Aragorn"! Chapter 12- Of Cats and Kings

  PG · 12 chapters · 2,213 words · Complete · Published 25 December 2006 · Updated 14 February 2009 · Reviews (59)

• While Hope Lasts by MP brennan

  With Arathorn slain, Gilraen thought she had nothing left to lose. She was wrong.

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · 26,443 words · Complete · Published 22 January 2009 · Updated 13 February 2009 · Reviews (37)

• Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hobbits by GamgeeFest

  ...But Were Too Afraid to Ask. Why exactly would hobbits feel compelled to give away presents on their birthdays? What’s a twelve-mile cousin and how do I get one? What’s with the foot hair? And where exactly do they put all that food they eat anyway? A Rivendell fic, with a twist. NEW CHAPTER! The Feet Have It - For Shirebound. Published after Foot Notes.

  G · 16 chapters · 83,002 words · Complete · Published 30 June 2006 · Updated 8 February 2009 · Reviews (217)

• Markings In The Snow by Agape4Gondor

  Pippin sees something that makes him giggle, makes Boromir irritated, and makes Gandalf and Legolas blanch. For the Tolkien Tango Challenge # 53 (Nothing) at the Leaf and Stone Yahoo Group.

  G · 1 chapter · 635 words · Complete · Published 7 February 2009 · Updated 7 February 2009 · Reviews (10)

• O The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Lindelea

  Finished! Happy Birthday (very very belated of course), Dreamflower! For the occasion, your bunny and the Muse have cooked up a little treat. Synopsis: While travelling with Men who know and love the Shire, Merry and Ferdi tell a tale of an adventure they shared as children. Working title was "Dreamflower's Bunny"

  PG · 27 chapters · 28,925 words · Complete · Published 10 September 2006 · Updated 3 February 2009 · Reviews (81)

• The Glimmer of Light by Holdur

  Merry often wished that he hadn’t let Strider put that first sword in his hand.

  PG · 1 chapter · 442 words · Complete · Published 31 January 2009 · Updated 31 January 2009 · Reviews (6)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 4 Journeys of Discovery by elliska

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages as they contemplate their life together from the shores of Valinor. Part Four: The Woodland Realm through the eyes of elflings.

  G · 21 chapters · 122,586 words · Complete · Published 7 August 2005 · Updated 31 January 2009 · Reviews (146)

• The Wars of the Valar by Fiondil

  Before the Coming of the Children, before Arda was even created, the Valar labored in wastes unmeasured and unexplored, and in ages uncounted and forgotten while Melkor sought to dominate all to his own desires and purposes. This is their story. As always, my thanks go to Alassiel for the beta-read. MEFA 2008: Honorable Mention: Longer Works (General).

  PG-13 · 58 chapters · 163,655 words · Complete · Published 10 July 2007 · Updated 30 January 2009 · Reviews (559)

• An Ill-Considered Action by cathleen

  Was it Pippin's destiny to gaze into the Orthanc Stone....? Written for the Gen-Fic Group's January "Potluck Challenge".

  G · 1 chapter · 2,500 words · Complete · Published 28 January 2009 · Updated 28 January 2009 · Reviews (3)

• Good King of Cats by Linda Hoyland

  An ailing Aragorn receives help from an unexpected source. Dedicated to Cairistiona on her birthday.MEFA 2009 Nominee.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,133 words · Complete · Published 23 January 2009 · Updated 23 January 2009 · Reviews (12)

• Too Few Winters by Shireling

  Can the consequences of a desperate act ever be redeemed? The battle of Helm's Deep changes a young man's life

  PG · 2 chapters · 8,383 words · Complete · Published 17 January 2009 · Updated 21 January 2009 · Reviews (13)

• The Drowning of Númenor by Alaenor-Skybird

  The fall of Númenor from the POV of an an unnamed OC, one of the innocents who died in the Fall. Oneshot. Rated for emotional trauma, rather than graphic detail.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 2,200 words · Complete · Published 21 January 2009 · Updated 21 January 2009 · Reviews (3)

• Strong and of Good courage by Linda Hoyland

  As the new King takes up the reins of power,Faramir has a difficult task to perform.MEFA 2009 Nominee.

  PG · 1 chapter · 745 words · Complete · Published 20 January 2009 · Updated 20 January 2009 · Reviews (12)

• Once Upon a Blizzard by Fiondil

  As a blizzard rages, a tale is told. Beta by Alassiel with my thanks. Second Place in the Teitho Contest ‘Once Upon A Time’.

  G · 1 chapter · 3,288 words · Complete · Published 17 January 2009 · Updated 17 January 2009 · Reviews (15)

• The Silver Queen by MP brennan

  Estel asks a question that Elrohir doesn't want to answer. 1st place in the December Teitho Challenge "Once Upon a Time."

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 3,105 words · Complete · Published 16 January 2009 · Updated 16 January 2009 · Reviews (13)

• The Tenant from Staddle by Larner

  When Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee were ennobled on the Field of Cormallen, Gondor and Arnor granted them lands held in the King's name for their maintenance in keeping with the customs of the lands. And now a farmer formerly from Staddle learns he must have permission from the Lord Iorhael in order to remain where he has begun excavating a new smial and setting up a farm for himself and his family.

  G · 37 chapters · 237,759 words · In progress · Published 23 September 2006 · Updated 14 January 2009 · Reviews (346)

• A Mother's Love by Kara's Aunty

  Aragorn discovers the gift of a new parent. Featuring Rose and baby Tolman.

  G · 1 chapter · 2,505 words · Complete · Published 13 January 2009 · Updated 13 January 2009 · Reviews (11)

• Twins in Rohan by Lady Bluejay

  Chapter 2 = Meduseld Hangover- Elladan has a headache - A drabble to follow 'First Time' Put in one place for tidiness, and in case I write more on these two.

  G · 2 chapters · 1,022 words · In progress · Published 8 January 2009 · Updated 10 January 2009 · Reviews (14)