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- 1. 'Twas Well After Midnight
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Author: Meril
Last Updated: 02/05/07 Original Post: 08/27/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 1,570
Era: Other Genre: Humor Completion: Work in Progress - An unexpected late-night encounter with certain Middle-earth denizens... Read the harrowing, humorous tale...
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2. A Matter of Cultural Differences
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Author: Lissa
Last Updated: 05/14/09 Original Post: 02/08/09
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 15,145
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - A Most Proper Elf gains insight in some vices of mortals, and learns a little about himself. Warnings for graphic language.
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- 3. A Matter of Some Concern
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Author: Nieriel Raina
Last Updated: 05/23/11 Original Post: 05/23/11
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,706
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - SURVIVING DEATH SERIES. Elrond is subjected to his new wife's concerns about his Chief Counsellor, when he'd rather be subjected to her charms. Rating for sexual innuendo between married persons.
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4. A Smile
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Author: Aria
Last Updated: 09/10/06 Original Post: 05/06/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 1,731
Era: 1st Age Genre: Other Completion: Complete - A study of a father and son with a momentous decision.
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5. Across Deeper Waters
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Author: Lady E
Last Updated: 09/10/06 Original Post: 09/01/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 986
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Galadriel reflects on her daughter's fate and her own feelings after Celebrian has left Middle-earth. Parma Awards Year One - Nominee - Best story about Elves Parma Awards Year Two - Winner - Best story about Elves
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- 6. Across the Grinding Ice
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Author: Elvenesse
Last Updated: 11/03/05 Original Post: 10/30/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 287
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - A young Idril remembers the arduous journey to Middle-earth, and the loss of her mother. A short vingette.
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7. Across The Ice
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Author: Deborah
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 07/14/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,562
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - As Fingolfin's kin struggle to survive the icy crossing of the Helcaraxe, Galadriel tries to comfort Fingon -- and discovers his secret.
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- 8. Ad Sum
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 10/26/03 Original Post: 09/14/02
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,089
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Meet one of the 'charwomen' of Minas Tirith. Written in answer to a Quickie Challenge: a woman dragging corpses off the Pelennor to the funeral fires.
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9. Adoration
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Author: Karri
Last Updated: 05/06/04 Original Post: 04/24/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 723
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: General Completion: Complete - It's spring...and love is in the air.
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10. Advice
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Author: Theresa Green
Last Updated: 10/20/03 Original Post: 10/11/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 7,729
Era: 4th Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Humorous vignette. Post ROTK. Aragorn turns to Legolas and Gimli for guidance on… ahem…a personal matter. Warnings: Adult theme. Lots of kinkiness. ‘Slightly-more-than-implied’ slash, Legolas/Gimli
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11. Advice Taken
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Author: Theresa Green
Last Updated: 12/07/03 Original Post: 11/23/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,399
Era: 4th Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Sequel to "Advice," and will make more sense if you read that first. Aragorn has a host of new ideas, but can he put them into action? Warning: Implied slash Legolas/Gimli.
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12. After Amputations
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Author: Ithilwen
Last Updated: 04/14/03 Original Post: 09/19/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 258
Era: 1st Age Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - Reflections of Maedhros following the loss of his hand. A Silmarillion-based poem.
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13. After Such Knowledge
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Author: Azalais
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 03/23/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,048
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - While the battle rages on the Pelennor Field, the aged Keeper of Minas Tirith's House of Lore remembers the last time Mithrandir came to the White City and sought his help.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best New Author
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14. Aftermath
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Author: Willow Wode
Last Updated: 07/29/02 Original Post: 07/25/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 4 Word Count: 9,425
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The four hobbits each come to terms with awakening after Mordor.
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- 15. Afternoon Tea
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Author: Ithiliel Silverquill
Last Updated: 04/01/05 Original Post: 04/01/05
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,955
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - In Rivendell, after the Council of Elrond, Pippin finds a friend in the least likely person imaginable.
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16. Aglarond
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Author: ErinRua
Last Updated: 11/19/04 Original Post: 03/09/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,534
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A dwarf, a cave and a claustrophobic elf. Wherein Gimli and Legolas venture into the Crystal Caves of Aglarond at the war's end, and Legolas is lost for words. NO slash. COMPLETE. * Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Best Fellowship story. * Mithril Awards 2003 - Commended - Best Story Focusing on Elves * Gathering of the Fellowship Toronto 2003 Writing Awards: 1st Place Prose Fiction (tied) * 2004 MEFAs, 1st place LOTR, FOTR Award
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17. All in a Day's Work
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Author: Gwynnyd
Last Updated: 01/02/08 Original Post: 11/15/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 828
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Action Completion: Complete - A Corsair raid must have been a very frightening experience for the villages along the coast. It surely was reassuring to know that their sea-savvy Prince could be counted on to help them. A drabble series featuring a 'piratey Imrahil'. A birthday present for EdorasLass. Many thanks to Tanaqui and Maurita for the beta, and a passing nod to Kipling for some inspiration. MEFA 2007 - Third Place in Genres: Adventure: Fixed-Length Ficlet
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18. All of Them Together
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 05/05/03 Original Post: 04/27/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 1,883
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Boromir and Thorongil, singing and an honorable surrender.
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19. All these hands
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Author: Elithien
Last Updated: 11/21/03 Original Post: 11/06/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 7 Word Count: 663
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - The many hands that have touched Idril's life. A drabble series.
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20. Amid the Powers and Chances of the World
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Author: Azalais
Last Updated: 08/24/11 Original Post: 07/05/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 51 Word Count: 184,316
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - "Men..should have a virtue to shape their lives, amid the powers and chances of the world, beyond the Music of the Ainur, which is as fate to all things else" (Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter 1). A mortal woman is brought to Rivendell for healing in the summer of 3018, and thus becomes entangled with both Men and Elves in the events of the War of the Ring. How will destiny and choice shape the lives of the two Kindreds? This novel-length story travels from Rohan via Rivendell to Gondor and back ...
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21. Anadûnai
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 11/14/09 Original Post: 08/03/09
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 28,461
Era: 2nd Age - Pre-Rings Genre: General Completion: Complete - 163 years after their parting in Middle-earth, Elrond travels to Númenor to see his brother again.
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- 22. And The Woods Responded
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Author: WindSurfBabe
Last Updated: 07/04/12 Original Post: 06/26/11
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 15 Word Count: 39,489
Era: Other Genre: Action Completion: Work in Progress - Aeve did not believe in elves - nor did she need to. But when war threatens to claim those she holds dear, she remembers the old stories. Are there truly immortal beings dwelling in the ruins nearby? Can they help her? And at what price?
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23. Anessë
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Author: Sphinx
Last Updated: 05/16/04 Original Post: 05/07/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 2,650
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - ‘After name’ Dior arrives in Menegroth after the passing of Elu Thingol, and recieves more than the throne of the Sindar. Featuring Dior, Nimloth, Celeborn, Galadriel.
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24. Anglachel
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 04/23/03 Original Post: 03/17/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 290
Era: 1st Age Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A terzanelle from Turin to Anglachel, for the Bitter Valentines challenge. For those who like their love poems like their coffee – Black, bitter and with sediment at the bottom.
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- 25. Another Man's Cage
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Author: Dawn Felagund
Last Updated: 08/08/07 Original Post: 06/28/05
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 53 Word Count: 354,559
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: General Completion: Complete - In the Years of the Trees, the family of Fëanor--and the Noldor--begins a slow move toward their eventual fate. This is a novel-length work-in-progress set in Valinor, during which I follow the young House of Fëanor over the course of an ordinary year. The main players are Fëanor, Nerdanel, Maedhros, Maglor, Celegorm, Caranthir, Fingon, Fingolfin, and Finarfin. Please see my story discussion for further introductory material. Rated for marital sex and consensual heterosexual situations.
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26. Another Way of Leaving
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Author: jodancingtree
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 03/10/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 6 Word Count: 9,622
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - If Frodo had not been given the choice to go to Valinor, what then? His wounds are not healing, and the shadow left by the Ring torments him. Is death his only escape, or might there be some other way? Suicidal depression.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Alternate Universe or Crossover
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27. Aragorn: The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual
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Author: Theresa Green
Last Updated: 08/19/03 Original Post: 08/11/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,576
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Thinking of buying an ARAGORN this summer? Own one already but can't find the button to turn him on? Then look no further than this authoritative guide to the operation and upkeep of your trusty Ranger.
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- 28. Arwen, My Love
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Author: Elvenesse
Last Updated: 01/28/05 Original Post: 11/11/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 842
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - A young Aragorn must have tried to put his feelings for Arwen into writing after first meeting her - or even worse: poetry. After all, how do you think Elrond *really* found out how Aragorn felt about his daughter.
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29. As Little Might Be Thought
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Author: Deborah
Last Updated: 12/03/02 Original Post: 06/26/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 6 Word Count: 8,501
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The development of the relationship between Maglor and his foster-sons Elrond and Elros, from the sack of Sirion to the loss of the Silmarils.
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30. As the Magnet Finds Iron
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Author: Nessime
Last Updated: 08/18/05 Original Post: 11/22/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,663
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Other Completion: Complete - Amid the losses of war, where does one find joy? A brief glimpse through the eyes of a Westfold woman. *Originally written for the 2003 Harvest Home Onlist Challenge. (A/N: the rating is for non-explicit adult themes)
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- 31. As the Tide by the Moon
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Author: EdorasLass
Last Updated: 03/09/08 Original Post: 04/07/05
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 25 Word Count: 56,504
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Sequel to "Eclipsed by the Moon", in which a kitchen maid in Edoras is infatuated with Grima. This story follows her efforts to gain Grima's attention, Grima's plots to use her for his own ends, and Theodred's involvment in the whole tangled web. This story is told mostly from three POVs - Grima, Theodred, and Lathwyn. Explict het, possibly disturbing themes. Elements of both Book & Movie Verse.
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32. As Truly As The Arrow Flies
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 07/07/11 Original Post: 05/18/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,707
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Faramir recalls how his grandfather taught him about the stars.
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33. Ascension
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 05/01/03 Original Post: 03/12/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 279
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - For the Denethor Poetry Challenge, a terzanelle that questions the futile nature of waiting for redemption.
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34. Ashes, East Winds, Hope that Rises
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Author: ErinRua
Last Updated: 10/30/05 Original Post: 12/05/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 4 Word Count: 17,314
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - EOMER - as seen through his eyes - the peril of Rohan, the duplicity of the Wormtongue, and the coming of hope to the Riddermark. Cast includes Eomer, Aragorn, Theoden, Grima, Eowyn, Hama, Gimli, Legolas and several good horses. Gap-filler. Drama, action, angst. Non-slash. * Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Drama | * Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Story Focusing on Men | * 2004 MEFAs, 3rd place LOTR Drama, Nimrodel and Amroth Award
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35. At The Sammath Naur
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Author: Aratlithiel
Last Updated: 06/11/03 Original Post: 05/25/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,958
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Frodo claims the Ring.
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36. Athrabeth Elrond Ah Arwen
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Author: Elvasdottir
Last Updated: 01/02/04 Original Post: 12/12/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,373
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - Elrond is not yet reconciled to his daughter's choice.
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37. Ballad of the Hunter, The
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Author: finch
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 11/10/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 703
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - Silmarillion-based. An ancient Elvish song.
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- 38. Banners
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Author: HA Writers Group
Last Updated: 07/15/03 Original Post: 07/15/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 25 Word Count: 13,326
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Other Completion: Ongoing Serial - Entries by HA list members for the Banners Challenge. Organized roughly chronologically. Titles serve as chapter titles. Authors may leave contact information in their particular chapters.
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39. Bare Feet and Beer
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Author: Gwynnyd
Last Updated: 11/01/05 Original Post: 12/11/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,941
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Faramir is happy. Eowyn loves him. He's doing a good job as Steward. Things can't get better, can they? Written for the Happy Faramir Challenge. With many thanks to Tanaqui not only for her insistence that I could write this, but her beta help with the process. 2005 MEFA Awards 1st Place (Post-Ring War - Gondor)
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40. Battle of the Golden Wood, The
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Author: Marnie
Last Updated: 09/02/04 Original Post: 01/15/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 24 Word Count: 58,558
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - An account of the battles between Dol Guldur and Lothlorien during the Wars of the Ring. Mithril Awards 2004 - Winner - 'Best story focussing on Elves'.
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- 41. Bedside Reflections of Bell Gamgee, The
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Author: Oselle
Last Updated: 03/23/03 Original Post: 03/22/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 10 Word Count: 24,572
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - An entry for the Mother's Day Challenge. Sam's mother is called upon to look after Frodo, who has fallen ill shortly after moving to Bag End.
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42. Bedtime Monster, A
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Author: Dragon
Last Updated: 04/27/03 Original Post: 03/19/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,999
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: General Completion: Complete - A short cuddly story about the young twins in Imladris. Elladan suspects that there might be an evil monster lurking under his bed, and then discovers that there are even scarier things outside of the valley.
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43. Bee-Elves
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 03/09/10 Original Post: 02/01/10
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 21,028
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - At the end of the First Age, Finarfin, political missionary, travels across Middle-earth and finds his way to Oropher's court. Much to his dismay. Written as part of a story swap challenge, using the following prompts: Finarfin and Mirkwood.
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44. Before Thangorodrim: The Last Fall of Himring Hill
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Author: Anna Wing
Last Updated: 01/19/06 Original Post: 07/02/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 10 Word Count: 13,126
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Finarfin, Finrod, Edrahil and the host of the Noldor come to Easterling-occupied Himring during the War of Wrath.
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45. Beyond the Havens
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Author: jodancingtree
Last Updated: 02/03/03 Original Post: 12/14/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 6 Word Count: 11,586
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - At the end of a long life, Samwise sails West -- and finds Frodo in Tol Eressea.
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46. Beyond the Shadow
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Author: Gemgold
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 02/13/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,082
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A short story based on the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth, in Morgoth's Ring. In the Halls of Mandos, Finrod Felagund remembers the day his brother Aegnor confessed he was in love with a mortal woman.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best story by new author
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47. Beyond The Western Stars
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Author: Ëarmírë
Last Updated: 10/07/03 Original Post: 09/23/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,162
Era: 4th Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - A split-second ficlet in a mythic moment. Eldarion says farewell to Aragorn.
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48. Beyond This World
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Author: Thundera Tiger
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 06/22/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 4 Word Count: 16,070
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A Legolas and Gimli fic set long after Return of the King in the Undying Lands. Basically, a tale of the ultimate end to the Fellowship. Slightly AU but still rooted in canon.Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Best 4th Age Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Voter's Choice Best Gen
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49. Bitter Gift, A
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Author: Avon
Last Updated: 01/13/05 Original Post: 04/14/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,684
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Elrond tries to explain Iluvatar's gift to a young Estel.
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50. Blind
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Author: Denna
Last Updated: 01/13/05 Original Post: 08/09/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,124
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Based on two rather important words from the hand of Tolkien where Denethor's end is concerned: "...he wavered."
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