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• Places in the Heart

  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 · Complete · Published 19 June 2011 · Updated 19 June 2011 · Reviews (13)

• Sundry Scrolls IV

  An anthology of tales, each one 1000 words or less: 4/2/11 - "Heart of Glass" - On the breaking of things, a glass heirloom and a heart; will Gilraen's spirit be the third?. 4/2 -"All Shadows' Night, the first of two Finduilas ficlets; because I have always thought her a woman of strong will, not just a fragile fading flower. "At the Turn of the Tide" - What If Finduilas had not died young? Pippin tells of a pivotal moment in ROTK...

  G · 13 chapters · In progress · Published 24 March 2010 · Updated 1 April 2011 · Reviews (90)

• The Battle of the Kitchen

  Peace does not always extend below stairs, as Faramir learns one evening in the early Fourth Age. MEFA 2010 Nominee.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 March 2010 · Updated 11 March 2010 · Reviews (10)

• Seasons of Gladness

  Four drabbles chronicling different sorts of happiness experienced by Faramir over many years. Rated PG-13 for some non-graphic conjugal activity. Loosely inspired by the American Thanksgiving holiday (which was Thursday 11/26). Thanks to Linda Hoyland for beta-ing! MEFA 2010 Nominee.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 November 2009 · Updated 28 November 2009 · Reviews (8)

• Looking for Dragons

  Gandalf makes an new friend, in an unanticipated and fruitful meeting. MEFA 2010 Nominee.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 October 2009 · Updated 10 October 2009 · Reviews (14)

• Reach for the Stars

  What can Eärendil give the son who he can see but not touch? Join the Mariner as he looks in on two special stargazers. (not to be confused with the longer story by Mirach; this one was nearly complete before I ever saw Gil-Estel) MEFA 2010 Nominee

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 October 2009 · Updated 4 October 2009 · Reviews (12)

• Hearts in Stone

  When the love story ends, and the beloved is lain to rest, how does the lover face a more lonely world? Faramir wrestles with grief in this Fourth Age story. (Written in honor of Linda Hoyland's recent birthday) First Place, MEFA 2010.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 September 2009 · Updated 19 September 2009 · Reviews (11)

• Riding the Fire

  Fëanor Lives! Join him for a special moment in July 1969. (1000 words according to MS Word) MEFA 2010 Nominee

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 August 2009 · Updated 29 August 2009 · Reviews (7)

• Sundry Scrolls III

  A new compilation of ficlets of up to 1000 words apiece: "Employee Review" is humor and AUish. 3/25/09 - Ioreth's account of Sauron's passing, in honor of Victory over Sauron Day. 6/5/09 - Two survivors of Pelennor battles meet at the Outwalls in "Filling The Breach". "Forbidden Fruit" - a Second Age piece with one of Gondor's founding fathers. 6/20/09 - "Aspiration", posted in honor of Father's Day; and, to end the set, Halbarad's last moments in "Day's Ending".

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 12 December 2008 · Updated 20 June 2009 · Reviews (109)

• Beyond Hope

  In the long hours when Faramir and others lie stricken in the Houses of Healing, Beregond considers the consequences of his actions and learns of wonders beyond hope. Inspired by the March 15 Challenges (B2MEM and the Tolkien Gfic Yahoo community).

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 March 2009 · Updated 15 March 2009 · Reviews (12)

• The Temptation of Hope

  Captain Thorongil must make a choice that could alter the path of two realms as well as his own destiny and the fates of Denethor, Finduilas and Arwen. A belated Valentine's Day offering.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 February 2009 · Updated 16 February 2009 · Reviews (14)

• Chrysalids

  As the Fourth Age dawns, three unusual visitors bring blessings to Bag End and provoke a fateful choice. (A (slightly) late birthday present for Imhiriel)

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 January 2009 · Updated 6 January 2009 · Reviews (19)

• For the King Who Has Everything

  Faramir and Eowyn face an ages-old dilemma as Mettare approaches; a conondrum that continues to plague people today during this season. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all who celebrate them!

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 December 2008 · Updated 19 December 2008 · Reviews (17)

• This Distant Shore

  When much is lost, there still remains much to do. A Thanksgiving-inspired look at some special immigrants in the late Second Age.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 November 2008 · Updated 29 November 2008 · Reviews (8)

• Gamesmanship

  The games people play can range from verbal sparring to board games to more deadly gambits, as Éomer and Faramir and their loved ones learn one night at sea. (A birthday present for Branwyn, beta extraordinaire.)

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 October 2008 · Updated 17 October 2008 · Reviews (15)

• Sundry Scrolls II

  Here there will be more stories of less than 1000 words. We begin with Faramir, in "Rider of the Last Hope". Added 3/23/08 - "Wind of Change". Pippin prepares for the last battle "Before the Gate" (3/25). 4/24 - ficlets starring young Ranger Aragorn, and Faramir in Ithilien. Three more ficlets added 5/11/08 - an AU Denethor tale, musings by Gandalf, and a Fourth Age Faramir ficlet. Three new ficlets 8/17. 9/15 - a birthday ficlet for Linda Hoyland.

  G · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 16 March 2008 · Updated 15 September 2008 · Reviews (86)

• Sundry Scrolls

  A new collection of various vignettes, not in chronological order, mostly fixed-length in multiples of 100. First, Faramir's POV of the morning after March 25, 3019, then a Father's Day-appropriate piece...Thanx to Branwyn and Linda Hoyland for editorial assistance. Two pieces added 12/25/07, one seriocomic, one definitely serious. New, 12/31/07- "A Midsummer Day's Dream", where the bounds between dreams and reality, and life and death, are blurred.

  G · 9 chapters · Complete · Published 17 June 2007 · Updated 31 December 2007 · Reviews (59)

• Winter Candles

  Bad weather blues, past shadows and the hope of light; old traditions become new ones on a rainy night in Emyn Arnen.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 December 2007 · Updated 22 December 2007 · Reviews (7)

• Scholarship

  The benefits of the early Fourth Age include the time to nurture growing children, and trade with far lands. Faramir realizes that his heir is becoming a young man. Written for Branwyn's birthday. PG-13 for mention of activities innapropriate for children, no details. Complete, and only ten days or so late

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 October 2007 · Updated 28 October 2007 · Reviews (10)

• Seeing Stars

  As Faramir happily celebrates the birth of his heir, old ties come to mind, new ties are deepened, and, Faramir being Faramir even when somewhat inebriated, history is considered. A birthday gift for Linda Hoyland, who will celebrate hers on 9/15/07. Complete. First Place, MEFA 2008, Times: Fourth Age and Beyond: General.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 September 2007 · Updated 14 September 2007 · Reviews (16)

• The Eagle's Gift

  As Denethor awaits entry to Finduilas' bridal bed, an unwelcome visitor brings him an unanticipated present. A domestic scene with wedding night jitters, two alpha males, and meditations on the nature of superstition, virility, and things, or conditions, that are not as they seem to be.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 July 2007 · Updated 6 July 2007 · Reviews (14)

• Blooded

  After a battle, what does young Faramir truly fear? Written for the "F Like A Fearful Faramir" prompt in the There n Back Again LJ Community Alphabet Challenge. Complete in one thousand words as counted by MS Works. Thanks to Branwyn for beta-ing! MEFA 2007 First Place - Genres, Drama Youth.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 March 2007 · Updated 30 March 2007 · Reviews (16)

• Divers Drabbles II

  Here will be found more fixed-length ficlets of the denizens of Arda. (probably mostly Men, and mostly tall grey-eyed dark-haired Men). First, a 500-word tale about Aragorn's close encounter of the scary kind, in honor of upcoming Halloween. Most chapters beautifully beta'd by Branwyn, whose work is also found on this site. 3/15/07: This collection concludes, as it began, with Aragorn. New ficlet in honor of Veterans Day, posted 11/11, wherein Boromir is remembered. 12/21/06 posting - Faramir has an 'aha' moment in the Houses of Healing. Three new pieces added 12/31//06-1/1/07, including an Orc double-drabble, and Faramir's take on the Eagles' tidings of victory. 2/14/07 - three ficlets in time for and (to some degree) in honor of Valentine's Day.

  PG · 14 chapters · Complete · Published 29 October 2006 · Updated 15 March 2007 · Reviews (128)

• The Burning of the Year

  Faramir and Denethor lead the rites of the year's end as Minas Tirith celebrates the last night of 3018. MEFA 2007 First Place: Times, Late Third Age, Gondor. Beta-assistance by Branwyn and Linda Hoyland is gratefully acknowledged.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 December 2006 · Updated 21 December 2006 · Reviews (16)

• Rest and Recreation

  Imladris is a place of refuge; of quiet contemplation for weary travelers. But alas, it doesn't suit the Captain-General of Gondor very well. What's a bored Boromir to do in the tranquil Elvish haven? Written in honor of the birthday of Branwyn, beta extraordinaire of this and my other stories.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 September 2006 · Updated 27 September 2006 · Reviews (18)