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Hobbits, hobbits, hobbits. I think about, write about, live and breathe hobbits. I've been writing LOTR fanfiction since May 2002, and am thrilled we have places to share our stories, and to discover other authors' imaginative explorations of the wonderful world of Middle-earth. Within the chronology of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, here is the order of my stories. (All fics are rated "G" unless otherwise stated.) THE HOBBIT More Than Meets the Eye The Lord of the Valley With the Last Light of Durin's Day Safe in My Arms How Does Your Garden Grow In a Dusty Corner The Lord of the Rings: Pre-Quest Fond Memories Aunt Amaranth's Revenge Discoveries In Innocent Hands A Magical Day Quarantined ...and its sequels: Reflections of the Past Estel's Birthday Comfort and Joy (Yule 2004) A Hobbity Halloween Force of Nature (PG) A Letter from Home (Yule 2005) When the King Comes Back (PG) The Vault of Annúminas The Six-Fingered Glove Mystery (archived under the "Discoveries" series of Pre-Quest stories) Morning Song Northern Lights The Rings of Evendim Capturing a Star And...By Chance or Purpose (the original sequel to "Quarantined") (PG-13) THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING The Island (inspired by "Lost") Elementary, My Dear Gandalf (movie-verse) Master of Bag End (movie-verse) Humble Gifts Spellbound (PG-13) Where Many Paths and Errands Meet The Magic of a Wizard's Song In the Mind's Eye (PG) A Sense of Wonder A Blessed Journey And the Halfling Forth Shall Stand Holding Back the Flood (PG) The Lord of Gifts The Middle of Middle-earth A Matter of Time Keep the Home Fires Burning The Breaking Point Havoc in Hollin (a collaborative fic) Avalanche Unlikely Comfort (PG) Samwise's Phial Leaving Lórien Whispers of the Dragon (PG) THE TWO TOWERS The Ways Appointed To Us At the Black Gate (PG) Reunion at Isengard THE RETURN OF THE KING Shelter In the Keeping of the King Reunion at Cormallen Small Hands Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe (PG) The Cats of the Citadel Seven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree Reunion in Minas Tirith The Three Towers (PG-13) Can You Sing, Master Hobbit? Making It Right Silent Knight A Minor Misunderstanding The Dwarves' Secet The Kings of the Golden Hall A Rohan Tapestry Guarding the Shire Mind to Mind (PG) Return to Rivendell (PG) And the Stars Will Sing Your Name A Light from the Shadows Light Out of Darkness The Fourth Age Giving Thanks Belts of Silver, Leaves of Gold Sing Me Home The Memory Tree At Your Service The White Tree of Annúminas Ring Around the Rosie The Lineage The Gift of Dreaming What Every Parent Knows The Path to Healing Tales from Tol Eressëa Healed The People of the Stars Friend Ship Starship Healing the Blessed Isle There and Back Again The Gift In the Company of Hobbits Compilations of Teensy Ficlets and Drabbles As the Stars Looked Down First Watch For Ears to Hear that Can For Love of Frodo and Sam Frodo Drabbles From Our Hearts to Yours He's Gotten to the Good Part Let Them Wait Looking for Fun in All the Wrong Places Maybe it's the Accent On the Horizon Patience with Patients Peregrin Took: Child, Tween, Knight Seeing Isn't Always Believing Tiny Tales Wingfic!
Stories (109)
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Capturing a Star
Defying Dwarvish traditions, Gimli brings something very special to the Shire as a coming-of-age gift for Sam's oldest son. Characters include Aragorn, Arwen, Sam, Frodo, Rosie, Pippin, and Merry. A "Quarantined"-verse story. (RE-POSTED)
G · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 29 January 2025 · Updated 1 February 2025 · Reviews (13)
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Friend Ship
Whether on land or sea, Legolas and Gimli never stop looking out for one another. (Re-posted)
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 January 2025 · Updated 23 January 2025 · Reviews (7)
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At Your Service
17 years after the War of the Ring, the hobbit Nob from The Prancing Pony encounters an unexpected sight. (Re-posted)
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 January 2025 · Updated 23 January 2025 · Reviews (6)
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Samwise's Phial
It may not have been Galadriel’s idea to gift Sam with a box of earth before the Fellowship left Lórien... and there may have been more than one reason to do it. Characters: Celeborn, Galadriel
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 28 March 2019 · Updated 30 March 2019 · Reviews (14)
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Where Many Paths and Errands Meet
After the Council of Elrond, Legolas introduces himself to Bilbo... with surprising results.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 December 2018 · Updated 16 December 2018 · Reviews (11)
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With the Last Light of Durin's Day
A thrush senses its destiny.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 30 March 2018 · Updated 30 March 2018 · Reviews (6)
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The Memory Tree
After many years, Bilbo and Frodo resume a sweet tradition. A ficlet gift for Dreamflower for the Livejournal "Yule Fic Exchange" Challenge.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 1 January 2018 · Updated 3 January 2018 · Reviews (5)
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Small Hands
Two late-comers to Cormallen are nervous about meeting the Ring-bearers. In the process of getting to know them, they learn a great deal about hobbits... and their new king. Characters include Aragorn, Pippin, Frodo, Merry, Sam, and Gimli.
G · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 9 July 2017 · Updated 24 October 2017 · Reviews (68)
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The White Tree of Annúminas
On the anniversary of my 15th year writing LOTR fanfic, a wee mathom! In Annúminas, a special ceremony is held before dawn.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 29 April 2017 · Updated 5 May 2017 · Reviews (15)
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Tiny Tales
Short ficlets written for quick challenges or inspiring posts on Livejournal. The prompt for each challenge can be found at the top of each drabble or short scene. A mix of book- and movie-verse. NEW! Young Elanor is comforted.
G · 18 chapters · Complete · Published 18 February 2011 · Updated 23 April 2017 · Reviews (118)
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Tales from Tol Eressëa
Short, gentle ficlets about the hobbits’ possible experiences in the West. Characters include Frodo, Bilbo, Sam, Gandalf, Elrond, Erestor, and others. NEW! "A Simple Song", inspired by Dreamflower's Challenge.
G · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 19 February 2008 · Updated 11 April 2017 · Reviews (139)
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Keep the Home Fires Burning
It’s time at last for Gloín to leave Rivendell and return home. Inspired by this prompt from the Livejournal lotr_community Yule Fic Exchange: "What was happening in Rivendell during the quest?" Characters include Gloín, Bilbo, Elrond, Arwen.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 3 January 2017 · Updated 5 January 2017 · Reviews (10)
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Giving Thanks
A Bywater farmer and his wife tell their children how they know the Shire has been healed.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 October 2016 · Updated 29 October 2016 · Reviews (9)
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The Cats of the Citadel
The cats of the Citadel have a message for the King. Written as a birthday gift for Lindahoyland in honor of Reuben, her brand-new kitty.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 September 2016 · Updated 16 September 2016 · Reviews (11)
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Healing the Blessed Isle
On Tol Eressëa, Frodo and Sam's concerns about Gimli inspire a conspiracy with their friends to make his life there more fulfilling. Characters also include Gandalf, Elrond, Legolas... and an elf out of legend.
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 1 June 2016 · Updated 28 July 2016 · Reviews (81)
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Humble Gifts
The way to a man’s – or elf’s -- stomach is through a hobbit’s kitchen. Characters: Elrond, Arwen, Bilbo
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 March 2016 · Updated 29 March 2016 · Reviews (11)
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How Does Your Garden Grow
How did the Gamgees come to live in Number 3, Bagshot Row?
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 January 2016 · Updated 4 January 2016 · Reviews (8)
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The Dwarves' Secret
Someone needs cheering up, and Frodo decides that he’s just the one to do it. Characters: Frodo, Elrond, Aragorn
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 December 2015 · Updated 6 December 2015 · Reviews (11)
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The Lineage
Eldarion has a request that takes his father by surprise.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 December 2014 · Updated 16 September 2015 · Reviews (8)
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The Middle of Middle-earth
There are a few important details missing from Elrond's map. Characters: Elrond, Pippin, Merry
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 August 2015 · Updated 26 August 2015 · Reviews (9)
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The Gift
Elwing brings Frodo a remarkable message.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 July 2015 · Updated 20 July 2015 · Reviews (13)
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In the Company of Hobbits
Legolas senses he will play a part in fulfilling Gimli's final request.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 January 2015 · Updated 29 June 2015 · Reviews (9)
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The Magic of a Wizard's Song
After the Council of Elrond, Sam has only one question. For Nilmandra, for her birthday.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 June 2015 · Updated 22 June 2015 · Reviews (19)
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In a Dusty Corner
A Dwarf traveling through the Shire comes across a legendary object.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 January 2015 · Updated 29 March 2015 · Reviews (8)
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The Gift of Dreaming
Young Faramir shares a vivid dream with his brother.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 December 2014 · Updated 27 January 2015 · Reviews (9)
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Sitting by a Wall in the Sun
Faramir and Aragorn share a moment upon the walls of Minas Tirith. A wee Yule ficlet for my beloved friends.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 December 2014 · Updated 23 December 2014 · Reviews (12)
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More Than Meets the Eye
Short vignettes in which the Dwarves contemplate Gandalf's choice of burglar. Characters include Thorin, Balin, Fili, Kili, Glóin, and Gimli.
G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 24 March 2014 · Updated 12 April 2014 · Reviews (40)
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Seeing Isn't Always Believing
A series of short, unrelated ficlets originally posted on LiveJournal. Most are very gentle and healing hurt/comfort for various characters. NEW: Aragorn is tended in Rivendell by four very determined healers.
G · 19 chapters · Complete · Published 13 May 2005 · Updated 26 January 2014 · Reviews (227)
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There and Back Again
The birth of Sam and Rosie’s tenth child triggers a strong reaction in Sam, but Pippin wonders if there might be something going on more unusual than anyone realizes. Characters: Sam, Merry, Pippin, Frodo, Gandalf
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 November 2013 · Updated 2 January 2014 · Reviews (10)
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The Rings of Evendim
King Elessar’s visit to his northern capital brings a joyous reunion with the hobbits, and attracts an unexpected delegation from a nearly-forgotten people. An AU "Quarantined" sequel, in which Frodo did not sail West.
G · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 9 March 2013 · Updated 6 December 2013 · Reviews (187)
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A Sense of Wonder
While in Rivendell, the discovery of one of Aragorn’s childhood toys gives Pippin an idea.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 August 2013 · Updated 6 August 2013 · Reviews (11)
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A Blessed Journey
A small but significant moment during the Fellowship's final day in Rivendell. Characters: Frodo, Merry, Strider, Sam, and Pippin.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 July 2013 · Updated 19 July 2013 · Reviews (10)
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The Lord of the Valley
Elrond and Bilbo have a conversation in Rivendell. A movie-verse scene from "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey".
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 31 January 2013 · Updated 31 January 2013 · Reviews (15)
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Safe in My Arms
Bilbo's exhaustion after being rescued by the Eagles does not go unnoticed by Thorin and Company. A movie-verse scene, immediately following the ending of "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey".
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 January 2013 · Updated 24 January 2013 · Reviews (10)
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Ring Around the Rosie
King Elessar and Queen Arwen discover that the Gamgee children celebrate the deeds of the Ringbearers.... in their own way.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 September 2012 · Updated 19 September 2012 · Reviews (14)
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In the Mind's Eye
The Morgul knife blade used at Weathertop to wound Frodo was enspelled by the Nazgûl, as was the hilt that Aragorn carried with him to Rivendell. At the Ford of Bruinen, the wraith-sorcerer has one chance to activate the spell woven into the hilt, and influence its bearer. Aragorn h/c, somewhat AU, very hobbity (of course!). Characters include Glorfindel, Elrond, Gandalf, Arwen.
PG · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 13 March 2011 · Updated 6 May 2012 · Reviews (240)
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Patience with Patients
Short and utterly silly ficlets! All of these (unrelated) scenes involve... a certain wizard.
G · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 10 September 2004 · Updated 22 June 2011 · Reviews (85)
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Starship
Like Frodo and Bilbo, Sam is honored as he travels to the Grey Havens... but by some unexpected folk. And like Frodo and Bilbo, Sam sails West... but in an unexpected way. An AU (but canon-possible) look at how the Last of the Ring-bearers might have left Middle-earth. A gentle tale, including quite a few special guests. EPILOGUE: Legolas and Gimli arrive in the West
G · 10 chapters · Complete · Published 23 January 2010 · Updated 4 December 2010 · Reviews (179)
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Northern Lights
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 · Complete · Published 26 October 2010 · Updated 27 October 2010 · Reviews (11)
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Morning Song
While camping with the hobbits and Estel, Scamp senses something wonderful. A very wee "Quarantined"-verse ficlet, written for Anargil as a belated birthday gift. Fluff warning!
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 May 2010 · Updated 19 May 2010 · Reviews (27)
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The Lord of Gifts
Aragorn encounters Frodo in Elrond's library, and is surprised to learn what the hobbit is researching. A gentle Frodo - Aragorn friendship ficlet, written for the Waymeet "Five Things" challenge on Livejournal.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 January 2010 · Updated 16 January 2010 · Reviews (16)
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Holding Back the Flood
Frodo is safe in Rivendell, or is he? When one of the Nazgûl makes a last attempt to reach him, Sam, Legolas, and Gimli are also caught in his snare... and Elrond’s powers are tested to the limit. Book-verse AU, h/c, and plenty of hobbityness (of course). The canon timeline has been altered to allow Aragorn to play a major role.
PG · 19 chapters · Complete · Published 23 January 2009 · Updated 7 January 2010 · Reviews (394)
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Discoveries
Gentle, short, stand-alone ficlets highlighting scenes between Frodo and young Sam. NEW! "The Magic of Words", a wee offering for Yule.
G · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 22 December 2006 · Updated 13 December 2009 · Reviews (57)
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Keep Him Secret, Keep Him Safe
Aragorn falls ill at Cormallen, which Éomer feels must be kept a secret. But there is more to this illness than meets the eye, as Frodo discovers. My usual h/cccc, very hobbity, mostly book verse. Characters include Elladan and Elrohir.
PG · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 4 May 2008 · Updated 20 November 2008 · Reviews (277)
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The People of the Stars
It's not only the Sea that calls to Legolas, and he asks Gimli to accompany him on a very special journey... to a very special place. Book-verse, complete in one chapter.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 November 2008 · Updated 12 November 2008 · Reviews (23)
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Fond Memories
A Hobbity Halloween ficlet. Four-year-old Frodo is visiting Bag End with his parents just before All Hallows' Eve. Warnings for fluff and movie-verse Frodo description. Characters are Bilbo, Frodo, and Primula.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 15 October 2008 · Updated 16 October 2008 · Reviews (13)
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Seven Stones and Seven Stars and One White Tree
The approaching Fourth Age is sensed through three very different points of view. Three mini-chapters; book-verse.
G · 3 chapters · Complete · Published 24 March 2008 · Updated 25 March 2008 · Reviews (36)
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The Vault of Annúminas
A “Quarantined” sequel. Was it only a dream, or has Frodo glimpsed an ancient secret? Join Frodo, Aragorn, and Elladan on a journey to the ruins of Annúminas, to uncover the truth.
G · 16 chapters · Complete · Published 30 May 2007 · Updated 14 January 2008 · Reviews (314)
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Aunt Amaranth's Revenge
While recovering together from the measles at Brandy Hall, Frodo tells young Merry about one of his past ‘misdeeds’. Pure fluff. Merry is 7, Frodo is 20, and Bilbo is 98.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 October 2007 · Updated 10 October 2007 · Reviews (18)
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Wingfic!
Wingfics, stories in which one or more characters have wings, were a brief-but-fun craze in LOTR fanfiction several years ago. Here are two teensy, related scenes. Part One takes place in Moria, and Part Two at Cormallen.
G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 26 August 2007 · Updated 26 August 2007 · Reviews (17)