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• I Came Upon A Mighty Wood

  Aragorn wants nothing more than to get back home to the West, but a sight he did not expect to see causes a detour. Written for Teitho "Magic" challenge. 2nd Place. Rated for some scary elements, though this is by no means a horror story.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 October 2013 · Updated 16 October 2013 · Reviews (13)

• The Days of the King

  A collection of ficlets and drabbles chronicling the life and times of King Elessar. Ratings will range the entire spectrum, from G to R, and there's no telling who might drop in. Chapter 3 added: "I Spy", a Telcontar family portrait one-shot.

  R · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 30 June 2010 · Updated 27 September 2013 · Reviews (24)

• The Depths of Memory

  A young Chieftain discovers that sometimes healing isn’t always about restoring the mortal body, but reaching the lost spirit. Rated for themes of aging and end-of-life issues, though this isn’t a death fic. Tissues may or may not be required. Tied for 2nd place, Teitho "Capture" challenge.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 June 2013 · Updated 17 June 2013 · Reviews (10)

• The Day the Stranger Came

  A widow of Rohan has an unexpected visitor. A birthday short story for Lily Baggins. Rated for some mild adult humor and medical/injury details (there be blood...) Many thanks to Nath, Curiouswombat and the rest of my LJ friends for the beta! Middle-earth and all its environs and inhabitants belong to Tolkien; thank you, good Sir, for creating such a lavish playground!

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 April 2013 · Updated 1 May 2013 · Reviews (10)

• Eggs By the Fire, A Ranger and the Hobbit Tale

  Strider runs from the Barrow Downs and into an old friend. Written for Shirebound when she was offline because of surgery. May your thumb be stronger than ever ! Thanks to Inzilbeth for the beta.

  G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 7 January 2013 · Updated 14 January 2013 · Reviews (40)

• Sons of Forgotten Kings

  A collection of drabbles, ficlets and assorted other short works about the Dúnedain of the North. Aragorn and Halbarad will be featured prominently, but other canon and original characters will make appearances as the muse strikes, from Elladan and Elrohir to Ivorwen and Dírhael. Most entries will be G or PG but any that are not will be clearly marked. Chapter 10, "Lonely Journey South", a Halloween drabble, is the latest entry.

  PG · 10 chapters · In progress · Published 24 February 2009 · Updated 31 October 2011 · Reviews (76)

• No Better Name

  The second in the Rushlight Trilogy, which began unexpectedly with the Teitho story, “By Such a Foolish Name”. Bowen Rushlight brings home a Ranger in need and finds his ideas about Rangers tossed to the winds. Rated for references to the harsher aspects of Denlad's childhood, but nothing at all graphic.

  PG-13 · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 13 September 2011 · Updated 25 October 2011 · Reviews (187)

• The Ranger and the Man In Yellow Boots

  On his own in the Wilds and on the cusp of taking his place as leader of his people, a young Ranger has a mishap that leads to a bemusing encounter. A fic in 3 chapters for Inzilbeth on her birthday. 2011 MEFA nomination.

  PG · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 24 May 2011 · Updated 29 May 2011 · Reviews (47)

• The Ranger and the Eagles

  The hunt for Gollum has passed its first summer, but will it survive its first winter? A tale for Lily Baggins, who wanted a simple hurt-comfort drabble between Aragorn and Gandalf... but a drabble just wouldn't do! Special thanks to Inzilbeth and Estelcontar for their faithful beta-work (and work it was at times!) 2011 MEFA nomination.

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 30 December 2010 · Updated 7 February 2011 · Reviews (202)

• The Riddle of Strider

  He shepherded them all the way to Rivendell... but do they really have any idea who this mysterious Strider is? A gapfiller in three chapters. For Shirebound and Minerva Organa, whose requests provided the inspiration for this. 2010 MEFA nominee.

  G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 3 March 2010 · Updated 19 May 2010 · Reviews (45)

• The Bitter and the Sweet

  A meeting of Kings beyond the Dark Sea. 2010 MEFA nominee.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 January 2010 · Updated 7 January 2010 · Reviews (23)

• The Ranger and the Hobbit

  An AU-ish tale that’s less AU than it is “what if”: what if, as the Dúnedain patrol the region around the Shire, Aragorn has an encounter with an intrepid, resourceful hobbit, one with the same mettle as Bilbo and a similar yen for adventure? And what if Aragorn also has an encounter with some men with less friendly intentions? Tookishness and Rangerliness both abound in this tale of a quiet patrol turned disastrous. 2010 MEFA nominee.

  PG-13 · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 26 October 2009 · Updated 28 November 2009 · Reviews (222)

• To Look Out Upon Life

  A small ficlet composed of five connected drabbles, following the life of a Man in Middle-earth. Originally written for the OAA prompt "Windows".

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 October 2009 · Updated 8 October 2009 · Reviews (11)

• At Hope's Edge - The Appendices

  These might best be described as "deleted scenes" or "bonus material" to my story "At Hope's Edge" - short ficlets and sketches that I wrote in order to fully understand the characters and the situations in which they found themselves. Being "deleted scenes", some of the details may not match completely with the events in "At Hope's Edge", but most come close. While it is not necessary to read that story first, these will contain spoilers. Elrond's Tale - Part 2 completes Elrond's Tale.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 26 April 2009 · Updated 15 May 2009 · Reviews (21)

• On a Spring Morn

  Life is renewed on a chill morning in the North. A birthday ficlet for Inzilbeth. 3rd Place, 2009 MEFA

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 May 2009 · Updated 4 May 2009 · Reviews (13)

• At Hope's Edge

  It is October, T.A. 3000, and the Dúnedain continue to dwindle, a scattered remnant held together by hope in their Chieftain. But what happens when the Chieftain’s own hope starts to falter? An exploration of tragedy, grief, injury and illness and its effects on "the most hardy of living Men". Complete. 1st Place winner, 2009 MEFA. Rated for violence, angst, and OC character death. Except for a handful of OC’s, the characters belong to Prof. Tolkien.

  PG-13 · 28 chapters · Complete · Published 8 December 2008 · Updated 27 April 2009 · Reviews (397)

• An Unexpected Feast

  Thorongil learned many things in his travels, not least of which was to eat what was placed before him. And hope not to die in the attempt. 1st Place Teitho - "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry". 1st Place winner, 2009 MEFA. Warning: Requires a bit of a strong stomach. And perhaps it would be wise not to consume any beverages while reading. Just in case.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 April 2009 · Updated 14 April 2009 · Reviews (19)

• Midsummer in the Year of the Fall of Sauron

  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 · Complete · Published 14 February 2009 · Updated 14 February 2009 · Reviews (24)

• Keeping Watch

  A series of drabbles, double drabbles, etc. to form a complete stream-of-consciousness story as Halbarad, with the help of Elladan and Elrohir, keeps watch over an ill Aragorn. Prequel to the upcoming story, “At Hope’s Edge”. Written for the NaQuaWriMo challenge. All characters, except Halbarad's cantankerous steed Tarlanc, belong to Professor Tolkien and are only lovingly borrowed. 3rd Place, 2009 MEFA; Winner Best Hurt/Comfort Story, 2009 Golden Quill Awards.

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

• To Find a Heart

  The birth of a Man plunges Elladan into a journey of anguish and joy. A birthday story, complete in one chapter, for Lady Roisin. Features Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond and a very young Aragorn and a brand new King Elesser, and other canon characters like Gilraen, Ivorwen and Dírhael. Unbeta’d; the characters are Tolkien’s; the mistakes my own. Rated for battle scenes and character death.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 November 2008 · Updated 18 November 2008 · Reviews (15)

• The Mariner's Son

  The One Ring is not the only ring that brings peril to Heir of Isildur.

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 5 May 2008 · Updated 5 May 2008 · Reviews (15)