Phantasm by lovethosehobbits
girlofring · 23 March 2005 · Chapter 11: Fever Pitch
you leave me wanting more, tree. This chapter was good. Even though we could not see "his tormentor" Saruman had his "nails" into him, eh?
Author's reply
Wanting more? What a treat to hear you say that...I hopefully, will be able to do just that a little sooner than this time, huh? Yep, Saruman was definately torturing our dear boy from afar...so sadistic, or was that me?
Andrea · 23 March 2005 · Chapter 11: Fever Pitch
An Update! I've been waiting patiently for it. And that was worth it! For I thought, Frodo would get better now, but he even gets worse. Climax is not reached, is it? And nearly all the Fellowship does not understand Frodo's warning - only Gandalf, partly. I hope, he will be able to foresee and react in time! Great work. Go on and take your time!
Author's reply
Glad you didn't give up on me! We have a couple of doozy's to throw at you yet before all is achieved on this fic. Thanks for the support on it taking me so long to update. RL is well...RL, isn't it?
Coriandra · 13 March 2005 · Chapter 10: The Wolf at the Door
Hi Tree. No, I'm not losing interest in your story by any means, I've just been so busy lately. I'm trying to catch up on things now, before RL gets really busy again, which it definiately will. Poor Frodo's still pretty sick, isn't he? But, the most important thing is that his mind in back to normal. What a relief! I hope he wakes up soon. I hope your next update comes soon too, and I'll try to review it earlier. :)
Author's reply
I am sooooo sorry it's taken me so long to get back to your lovely review. RL has been a &*^$% and I am trying to update the story but finding other things keep diverting my attentions. *sigh* Fro is still fairly sick, he would probably have died were it not for the magic in the air and from the keyboard (lol) Bear with me on the updates...I have the next chapter half way there, just need to grab a few moments to polish it off. Thanks, as always, for reviewing.
bobo baggins · 27 February 2005 · Chapter 10: The Wolf at the Door
Aww! Finally, some much needed TLC! Was Saruman so worn out that he couldn't influence Frodo anymore? Just because there aren't many reviews doesn't mean that noone is reading. Sometimes we just don't know what to say!
Author's reply
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Thanks so much for reviewing. You were right on about Saruman. He allowed himself a moment of rest and in that moment aid came to our boy.... I was just feelin' sorry for myself about the reviews the other day, don't take me too seriously. I actually enjoy writing the stories the most and the reviews are just cream, it's just nice to hear from readers once in awhile, is all. So thank you for letting me hear from you!!!! lol
Breon Briarwood · 24 February 2005 · Chapter 10: The Wolf at the Door
YAY! Frodo's finally come to his senses! Enough of the hurt, now it's time for some major comforting. :D
Author's reply
Yep, It's time for this boy to show what he's made of. There will be some small relapses, but all in all, he's on the mend. Glad you're enjoying it so much. tree
Alex · 19 February 2005 · Chapter 10: The Wolf at the Door
I've never left reviews for you before, but I've truly enjoyed all your stories (Smoke and Mirrors is my very favorite). I was hesitant about this one at first, but you have taken us right into a wonderful story. You have a great ability to control all the characters so that everybody has something to do, even while focusing on a few central ones. I can just see them all bustling around to care for Frodo. I know you wont be letting him off with some miracle recovery, so I eagerly anticipate the next chapters.
Author's reply
Alex, thank you so much for letting me know you're out there. So often I wonder if anyone is actually reading my stories. Smoke and Mirrors was my first fic and I love it as well. One day I was skimming over some of my old spiral bounds (that's how I write) and got involved in the story as if it were written by someone else. I was absolutely lost in it and I know that sounds a bit egotistical but I thought, Wow this is good. So very happy you think so too. Keep reading my fics...I promise to try and create moments of escapism in every one. Thanks again for reviewing.
Starfire_Moonlight · 18 February 2005 · Chapter 10: The Wolf at the Door
I love this story! Can't wait to see what will happen next, maybe Saruman will atck someone else for all I know. Hope not. The Fellowship is having hard of a time as it is with their Ringbearer. :D
Author's reply
How wonderful of you to say so! Things will start to get a little better for not only our beloved Frodo but for our Fellowship as well. Just wait and see what I have planned for Saruman. heheheheheheh
shirebound · 18 February 2005 · Chapter 10: The Wolf at the Door
Oooh, what a lovely, healing chapter! I'm so relieved that Frodo's recovering. I adore these passages the most: "Aragorn..." he whispered, not in fear, as before, but in thankfulness and trust. Merry and Pippin looked at each other then over at their cousin, each having a very hard time imagining Frodo, at the moment, doing any kind of dance, then back at Sam, wondering if the gardener had been into Aragorn's powders. And now he was here, wherever here was. He cared not. He only knew he felt surrounded on all sides by soothing murmurs, warm touches and the tender embrace of love and hope. *sigh*
Author's reply
It was written just for you my friend. Honestly, in large part...it was. I'm finally getting to know when I've pushed you too far and it's time for some serious comfort. ;D Glad you liked the bit with Merry and Pippin. I believe you simply HAVE to interject a note of humor or the story becomes such a downer, and I could just picture Pippin thinking, curiously, about all of Aragorn's healing powders and although Sam would most assuredly never get into them, how much HE would want to. One that last paragraph...have you ever noticed that when you had a fever as a child that the soft sounds of your mom as she took care of you, brought you such comfort and reasurrence? Thanks so much for reading and enjoying....hopefully Labyrinth will be up soon...I have to work this weekend, but will try to write if it's not too busy. Cheers and love to you, tree
bobo baggins · 13 February 2005 · Chapter 9: Rescue
I did know Saruman had something to do with Lorelei, but I didn't actually think that he WAS Lorelei. I hope you update soon since this was such a short chapter! :)
Author's reply
Glad I could surprise you, it's not easy because everyone usually has it figured out even before I write it. Sorry the chapter was short, but I've found I can update sooner (usually ;D) if I keep them short. Unfortunately I am sick with pnemonia and it will be a few days before I can get back on track. For some reason I always think, "Well, at least I'll have time to write...." only to find myself sleeping (or coughing up a lung ... blegghhhh! like today). I can only assure you I will never NOT finish a fic, so be patient with me, and thanks so much for reviewing!
Andrea · 30 January 2005 · Chapter 9: Rescue
Wow! I've discovered this story a couple of days ago and since then, I have been reading it with growing interest - and emotions. So, it is Saruman who stands behind all this evil. Now, that Gandalf knows what happens, he will be able to react. I hope he will! Please continue soon! You can't leave Frodo in such a state, you know ;-)
Author's reply
Thanks so much for reviewing! I am glad I've hooked you in, and I'll try not to leave Frodo in such a mess for too long. I used to update each week but things have been so crazy that I'm lucky if I get it done by 3 wks. I'll try to update sooner...but no promises. Hope you'll read on and review again!
Coriandra · 29 January 2005 · Chapter 9: Rescue
Great new chapter, Tree. Thanks for updating. Poor Frodo! He's almost at the end of his rope physcially and what's worse, he's still having delusions about Lorelei. Has Gandalf finally figured out what's been happening to Frodo? And if so, what's he going to do about it? This is very interesting. It's good to see Frodo eating. Good nutrition can do wonders for a sick person, I can testify to that first hand. Of course, if someone completely loses the will to live, there's not much of anything that can help. I hope they reach Frodo mentally before that happens.
Author's reply
I think Gandalf has known almost from the start what was going on, but needed to be sure it wasn't the Ring working on Frodo or Saruman. He is going to be trying to work his magic and help Frodo but it won't happen all at once (you wouldn't want the story to end now, would you? We have to draw this out just a bit to make the ending a beaut) Our boy is in good hands now that he's out of that other cave, so we'll get him warmed up and full of medicine and food and see what happens next....hehehehe
ShireElf · 29 January 2005 · Chapter 9: Rescue
Yeah, it was great to see Sam stand up. But he's so cool! *squeaks and hugs the hobbit* But Saruman? Yikes. I kinda suspected at first with the old man . . . . hmmm. Does Gandalf see Loreli, I wonder? hmmmmm. I suppose I will think about this later! I will eagerly await your next update! ^^
Author's reply
I think Gandalf realizes that evil can take on alot of guises and the name Lorelei kinda gives him a hint that Saruman is fooling with Frodo's brain and misguided feelings of Lorelei being, basically, too beautiful to be evil. I hope to update sooner, but we'll have to see how the week (or weeks :( ) go thanks for the review, and come back soon
Lotrgirl1415 · 28 January 2005 · Chapter 9: Rescue
"Have i told you lately that i love you?" the answer is sadly no, ttruth is I'm a total idiot and have not reviewed once during this entire story yet!I have it saved to my computer too!lol I love this story and i cant wait till the next update!*hugs and kisses* love ya! --Katie
Author's reply
You *love*me? How wonderful!!! Or do you just love me for my stories (sob)? I am honored that you have me saved on your computer and tickled that you are enjoying the story, reviews or not. I hope to hear from you again and thanks so much for the hugs and kisses and the great opening question :D
shirebound · 27 January 2005 · Chapter 9: Rescue
Well, you know how happy I am that Frodo's finally getting warm and fed and looked after. I wonder if the Fellowship will ever truly know what's been happening?
Author's reply
Thank you so much my dear. You always say the sweetest things and I look forward to your reviews every time. Yes, the Fellowship is about to discover what all this mess is about although the details will have to be pulled from our ringbearer like a bad tooth. Stubborn, stubborn hobbits.
bobo baggins · 9 January 2005 · Chapter 8: Yet Hope Remains While the Company is True
Poor Merry and Pip! They love Frodo very much, and I know that they will be able to help Frodo see the truth. I also hope Gandalf can hurry up and get to the bottom of things without having to wait on a talk with Frodo.
Author's reply
I always thought the hobbits were WAYYY underdressed for something like Cahadras. I live in a very cold environment and a cloak and a little fur on my feet would do little to ward off the chill. Not to worry, our ringbearer is going to begin to come around a little (can't rush these things ya know, need to inflict alot of angst first) and Gandalf will eventually regain his trust.
Coriandra · 3 January 2005 · Chapter 8: Yet Hope Remains While the Company is True
Poor Frodo he's in terrible shape! And poor Pippin and Merry, they were not only injured too, but they thought they were useless to the Fellowship. I'm so glad Aragorn helped them see that it wasn't true! That soup Sam's making sounds delicious, I wouldn't mind having some myself. Cute idea too, making mittens for hobbits. I'm looking forward to the next chapter, this gets better all the time.
Author's reply
Thanks so very much, my dear. Just finished reading your fic about Merry and Pippin learning Dwarvish and laughed my butt off (not an easy thing to do). I appreciate your always being there to read and review, it means alot to know that some people, at least, are enjoying the story. Thanks so very much for your comments. tree
girlofring · 31 December 2004 · Chapter 8: Yet Hope Remains While the Company is True
very glad that you updated. I have been a very bad girl indeed since I have not updated on any of my stories for about a month. I do hope that Gandalf has something up his sleeve, and Frodo comes around soon before he ends up hurting himself further! That is not good laying in water like that, even though it is only his hair.
Author's reply
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing! It's that time of the year to be otherwise occupied, I suppose. Thank God for Author Alerts, or I'd never keep up on my favorite authors (you of course, are one of these) tree
shirebound · 31 December 2004 · Chapter 8: Yet Hope Remains While the Company is True
What a lovely, gentle scene between Aragorn, Merry, and Pippin! He really boosted their self esteem (as well as insisting on some healing treatments), and I adored the bit of tickling to break the tension. I think Aragorn and Sam are going to make a wonderful team for Frodo.
Author's reply
So very glad you liked it!! I really enjoy elaborating on the other members of the Fellowship and think it adds alot to the stories to see what the other members of the team feel about Frodo and what's going on. I just want them to seem like real people, not some stiff fictional characters. It's been a long time (at least a day or two) since we spoke and I'm delighted to hear from you. I need some help on livejournal and will be contacting you probably tomorrow. Take care my friend and have a wonderous New Year...tree
Coriandra · 5 December 2004 · Chapter 7: Trust Not One Night's Ice
Poor Frodo's in bad shape now, isn't he? I hope they others find out what's been happening to him soon. Maybe Gandalf can find a way to get it out him without him having to telling anyone. If he says anything voluntarily, that "lovely Lorelei" will destroy him no doubt. I'm on the edge of my seat (as always) waiting to see what happens next!
Author's reply
He is a hurtin', make no mistake. But after a little more torment (muhahahaha) I plan to give our favorite hobbit some much needed love and attention. Very perceptive with the Gandalf idea, I also have plans on how to deal with our "lovely Lorelei" with Gandalf's help. Christmas and art shows are robbing me of my writing time, but I will try to do something soon, I promise. Thanks for reviewing, it's appreciated. tree
shirebound · 29 November 2004 · Chapter 7: Trust Not One Night's Ice
Oh, the angst! I can't bear it, tree! *sob* All right, that hobbit needs to start getting better and trusting people and finding his way back, and I mean now. Right now. *cuddles our wee one and glares at mysterious woman who has Frodo all confused* :)
Author's reply
Too funny! I laughed my butt off when I read your message (*not* an easy thing to do, mind you). Mysterious woman...hmmm, you must mean Lorelei, wouldn't be me....of course not. I plan to help our favorite boy figure things out, but perhaps a little more torture, yessss, that sounds like my style, doesn't it. Fear not, I love my little hobbit too much to cause any PERMANENT damage, I promise. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing....tree
EllaG · 29 November 2004 · Chapter 7: Trust Not One Night's Ice
Oh, no! Poor Frodo. Wonderfully written chapter though! I can't wait for more!
Author's reply
Hopefully, more will be sometime next week, but we'll have to see how that goes. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. tree
Ariel · 29 November 2004 · Chapter 5: Questions Asked
Grrrr... I will finish this if is the last thing I do! Sorry, friend - I have not caught up yet, but I am working my way through. Lovely (if that can be used for such a graphic hurt comfort - heheheh) tale. Keep up the good work!
Author's reply
So glad you are reading and enjoying it. I have missed you dearly, knowing that you are still there makes me feel much happier. I hope you will catch up soon, but understand that RL can be a bear even at its best. Love to you tree
Coriandra · 13 November 2004 · Chapter 6: Spellbound
Yikes! Poor Frodo was holding up so well and now this! It was a relief to see him get his medicine, even though they had to force him but I think he needs food as much as anything. I wonder how they're going get that into him if he resists? Well at least everyone knows now that something's going on. I just hope they get to the bottom of it soon so they can help Frodo get free.
Author's reply
Ah but you know me, I can't leave well enough alone...had to make it just a tad more angsty. Frodo has alot of hurt/comfort and angst to come, especially in the next chapter, which, unfortunately is only in my head at the time. I hope to have it down on paper and typed up within the week, but RL is keeping me rather occupied at the time, and unfortunately, I have to deal with it first. Thanks so very much for your review, I truly appreciate it. Take care, tree
grumpy · 10 November 2004 · Chapter 6: Spellbound
Poor Frodo, to be hungry, but afraid to eat and drink. good old Sam to bring along some candy. Finally Gandalf knows that Frodo is being influenced by someone. looking forward to more
Author's reply
That Sam is a handy fella, isn't he? Wish I had one of him when I travel. Gandalf has been suspicious for awhile, but being the wise wizard he is, wanted to wait and see if the problems Frodo was having were due to his head injury or something more sinister. The next chapter will be pretty angsty (go figure, knowing me, right?) but there is lotsa h/c for our dear boy to come, mostly comfort. It just may be awhile before we see it. Thanks for your review, I really do appreciate it. tree
Iorhael · 8 November 2004 · Chapter 6: Spellbound
Oh, the angst! The angst! Poor Frodo with what happened in his head.
Author's reply
What can I say, I do love my angst and h/c. I promise Frodo will return to us, but not until I've played with him a bit (Muhaaaaaa) thanks for reviewing, btw I absolutely LOVE your fics (you're on my author alert list at ff.net) tree