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- 1. "They Are Called Man's Best Friend"
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Author: Still Anonymous
Last Updated: 01/13/05 Original Post: 01/12/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 990
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The regretful thoughts and reflections of Huan, the Hound of Valinor, as he died.
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2. 'Till We Meet Under the Stars Once More
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Author: Cold Like Fire
Last Updated: 10/16/04 Original Post: 10/04/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 233
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - The last coversation between Nerdanel and her husband. A poem.
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3. ...To the Edge of Night: Seven Tells of a Moment
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Author: Elen Kortirion
Last Updated: 10/04/04 Original Post: 09/29/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 756
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - A set of seven drabbles, perceptions of the same moments in time. Return of the King movieverse
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- 4. 30th of March, 3019
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Author: JunoMagic
Last Updated: 12/18/06 Original Post: 11/03/04
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 2 Word Count: 2,231
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The Fields of the Pelennor sometime after the battle.
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5. A Powerful Absence
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Author: curiouswombat
Last Updated: 01/20/13 Original Post: 11/30/10
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 7,615
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A simple accident, some years after the end of the Ring War, leaves Elladan coping with life in Middle Earth without his twin. Complete.
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6. 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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- 7. A Song That Was
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Author: Nieriel Raina
Last Updated: 07/12/11 Original Post: 02/11/08
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 910
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Legolas's inner musings over his current life, or lack thereof after Gimli's death. 1st Place Genres: Character Study: Angst 2009 Middle-earth Fanfiction Awards
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8. 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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- 9. 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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10. Across the Waters
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Author: Oselle
Last Updated: 09/09/02 Original Post: 09/05/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 8 Word Count: 12,190
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Frodo sails West, and images from his past sail with him.
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11. Adraefan
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Author: Aeneid
Last Updated: 10/20/05 Original Post: 08/10/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 48 Word Count: 196,814
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - AU. One less arrow at Amon Hen and things go much differently for beloved good-bad son of Gondor. A veritable odyssey for Boromir ensues, complete with manipulative Valar, exiled elves, Radagast the Brown, and a helpful chorus. Action, adventure, angst, humor. Mixed writing styles (prose and poetry), with a Greco-Roman feel. Rated for violence and adult themes. A warning to the squeamish. 2005 MEFA Award Winner: 1st place, Alternative Universe category
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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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- 16. 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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17. 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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18. Arwen Unbound
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Author: Theniel
Last Updated: 09/07/03 Original Post: 08/19/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 140
Era: 4th Age Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A Lorien elegy of sorts—based on a familiar scene, but modern in style rather than traditional.
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- 19. As Good As You
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Author: Pearl Took
Last Updated: 10/15/03 Original Post: 04/16/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,349
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Thain Paladin II is near the end of his life, what encouragement does he have for Pippin? For the Father's Day Challenge.
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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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- 24. Beast of Burden
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Author: Werecat
Last Updated: 02/02/09 Original Post: 06/26/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,794
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Heroes come in all shapes and sizes; some of them not necessarily human. Meet Summerstraw, a horse of Rohan. MEFAs 2005 - Third Place, Drama Mithrils 2005 - Finalist, Drama
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25. Bed of Roses
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Author: Vistula the Dunadan
Last Updated: 12/07/04 Original Post: 11/16/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 474
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - On the last leg of their journey to Mount Doom, Frodo contemplates the toll the quest is taking on both of them while Sam sleeps.
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- 26. 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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27. Below the Skin
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Author: Kshar
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 06/26/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 7,815
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Work in Progress - Arwen et al. in the years after The Return of the King.
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28. Between Crown and Mantle
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Author: marastar
Last Updated: 06/05/05 Original Post: 03/20/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,504
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Éowyn slays a few of her own demons with Gandalf's help, and that of a much-neglected figure in Gondor's history. Set in Edoras, 3019 of the Third Age, before the departure of the funeral host for the Shire. I've always thought it a shame we didn't get many conversations between Gandalf and Eowyn, especially after the Pelennor. I guess this is my ode to the small notes in the margins of history, and the things that go unmentioned.
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29. 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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30. 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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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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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34. Black Diamond
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Author: Thevina Finduilas
Last Updated: 03/03/04 Original Post: 09/19/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,057
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A vignette from Gimli's point of view on the field of the Morannon after the last battle, looking for Pippin.Parma Awards 2004 - Nominee - Best Characterization
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35. 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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36. Blood of Kings, The
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Author: Chris
Last Updated: 07/20/04 Original Post: 04/06/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,806
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - For the Father's Day Challenge... How do you face a rite of passage without your father? Theoden helps Eomer just after Eomund's death.
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37. Blue Book, The
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Author: Lullenny
Last Updated: 06/21/03 Original Post: 06/04/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 10,021
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - While in Minas Tirith after the war, Frodo and his companions come to realize that hobbits have to settle the events that happened during the War of the Ring into their own words.
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- 38. Body and Spirit
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Author: Enros
Last Updated: 01/17/03 Original Post: 11/24/02
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 5 Word Count: 5,920
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Work in Progress - Celebrian in the Den of the Orcs. What more needs to be said. This is a very dark story, containing scenes of rape, violence and degradation - it is not for the faint hearted.
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39. Breathe
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 07/15/03 Original Post: 03/29/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 2,214
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Faramir and Boromir, swimming, and The Anduin This was begun for the 2003 "Quickies" challenge. It remembers meetings on the river. revised
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40. Bringing Gifts
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Author: Deborah
Last Updated: 12/20/02 Original Post: 12/17/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 829
Era: Other Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A Silmarillion-based Christmas story. Maglor gives a gift to the Child and receives something in return.
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41. Bronwe athan Harthad
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Author: Aratlithiel
Last Updated: 07/17/03 Original Post: 07/13/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 6,263
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Frodo deals with the loss of the Ring
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42. Captain and the King, The
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Author: plasticChevy
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 07/02/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 26 Word Count: 152,006
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - AU story - Saruman believes Isildur's Heir is carrying the Ring, so he sends his orcs to capture the Men of the Fellowship. Aragorn and Boromir are taken prisoner at Parth Galen.Print versions of this story are available from Carolyn at: cgolledge@tac.com.auMithril Awards Finalist 2003 - Best alternate universe or crossover
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43. Captain's Last Charge, The
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Author: AmandaK
Last Updated: 07/02/04 Original Post: 02/21/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,684
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Missing scene from Return Of The King. Faramir prepares to do his father's bidding and retake Osgiliath for Gondor. Movie-verse
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44. Captive of Fate
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Author: Ithilwen
Last Updated: 04/14/03 Original Post: 07/19/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,623
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - Part 1 of Maedhros Series. Maedhros reflects while hanging from Thangorodrim. Silmarillion-based.
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45. Care and Feeding of Hobbits, The
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Author: Baylor
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 12/14/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 11 Word Count: 18,334
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Ruminations on the Little People by Boromir, Man of Gondor. Humor Non-slash.Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Voter's Choice Best The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Voter's Choice Best General
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46. Charcoal, Stone, and Cloud
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Author: shadow975
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 04/05/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 4,698
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - A slightly rambling interlude between Aragorn and Boromir, for Meg Thornton, who wrote in list email one day, "If anyone wants to give me Aragorn/Boromir friendship fic for my birthday, I won't say no." Well, I think it's April 6th in Australia now, and I couldn't wait any longer. Happy birthday, Meg! I hope this pleases you. :)Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Best Story Focusing on Men
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47. Child of Buckland
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Author: Niphredil of Doriath
Last Updated: 07/25/02 Original Post: 07/03/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 8,290
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Set post-quest. Frodo travels to Crickhollow to visit Merry and reflects on his place in the Shire after the War of the Ring.
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48. Closing the Book
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Author: Gonzai
Last Updated: 07/31/03 Original Post: 08/11/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 6,158
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - After Sam departs for the Grey Havens, Merry and Pippin set out on their final journey to Edoras and Gondor. Based on the timeline in Appendix B. Angst and sadness.
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49. Cold Comfort
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Author: Lady Aranel
Last Updated: 11/29/03 Original Post: 11/18/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 897
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Legolas overhears Eowyn's plea to Aragorn the night before they are to leave for the Paths of the Dead. He tries to give her solace and maybe find some for himself as well.
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50. Come Back to Me
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Author: Teasel
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 01/03/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 7,877
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Pippin meets an Entwife; she is not amused.Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Best story focusing on other races
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