In Darkness Buried Deep

by GamgeeFest

Now complete. A thoughtless taunt causes Frodo to face his insecurities, and in the face of painful memories, he attempts to prove his strength by braving the Old Forest alone. In the aftermath of his disappearance, a secret long buried is revealed. Story rated for thematic elements.

PG-13 · Complete · Updated 26 November 2005
Characters: Esmeralda Brandybuck, Frodo Baggins, Merry, Original Character(s), Saradoc Brandybuck

Chapters

  1. 0. Chapter 0 (296 words)
  2. 1. A Summer Race (3,069 words)
  3. 2. Memories Stir (3,981 words)
  4. 3. An Unexpected Request (3,561 words)
  5. 4. The Gate Is Open (2,655 words)
  6. 5. The Old Forest (3,878 words)
  7. 6. Rumors (3,650 words)
  8. 7. Invitations and Cherries (3,088 words)
  9. 8. Grim Discoveries (4,099 words)
  10. 9. Preparations (3,469 words)
  11. 10. A Moonlit Stroll (3,245 words)
  12. 11. Dark Dreams and Dead Ends (3,626 words)
  13. 12. Protection Promised (2,749 words)
  14. 13. Secrets Revealed (4,286 words)
  15. 14. In Healing Hands (3,417 words)
  16. 15. Making Amends (4,446 words)
  17. 16. Letting Go (3,147 words)
  18. 17. In Darkness Buried Deep (1,144 words)

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