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'And it is also said,' answered Frodo: 'Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.'

Frodo to Gildor, Three is Company, FotR

 

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bullet Hand and Heart by Suzelle Last Updated: 12/8/2019
After a harrowing attack on the Angle, Aragorn journeys with Gandalf to track down wights that have escaped from the Barrow-Downs. But the hunt carries consequences far beyond mere ghosts, and Aragorn must make choices that will determine the fate of the Dúnedain.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 5 Published: 12/1/2019
bullet Darkness is more than the absence of light by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 12/8/2019
The Peredhil Family visits Tharbad. What should be a joyful excursion ends in a tragedy.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 14 Published: 9/9/2019
bullet No Man's Child by anoriath Last Updated: 12/6/2019
The & Rangers of the North were few in number and the Wilds over which they ranged was vast. When Aragorn commanded they turn from their other duties to protect the Shire, who must they then leave undefended? What price then did the Dúnedain of the North pay? As seen through the eyes of a woman of the Lord of the Dúnedain’s house, this is an attempt at a tale of the Northlands in the years of Aragorn’s efforts to preserve the Free Peoples of Middle Earth.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 54 Published: 7/1/2006
bullet Lessons by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 12/6/2019
Estel, at a precocious and excitable 10, still has lessons to learn...of various kinds. A companion ficlet that goes with "The Heir Apparent"
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 11/17/2019
bullet We Were Young Once ~ III by Conquistadora Last Updated: 12/3/2019
BOOK III ~ ARAN ~ "But before the building of Barad-dur many of the Sindar passed eastward, and some established realms in the forests far away. Thranduil, king in the north of Greenwood the Great, was one of these." The story of the second Elvenking of Greenwood, Thranduil Oropherion. His rise from refugee to prince and beyond, from the First Age through to the Fourth.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 28 Published: 8/28/2006
bullet An Unexpected Adventure by KathyG Last Updated: 11/25/2019
(Co-written by KathyG and Dreamflower.) In the spring of 2012, four American children find themselves thrust into an unfamiliar fantasy world and part of an unexpected adventure. This story is AU and blends Lord of the Rings book-verse and movie-verse. This story also contains a lot of spiritual and religious content as a part of the AU elements. Join our guess-the-chapter-title origin challenge! (Posted with permission from the admins of SoA.)
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 58 Published: 7/21/2018
bullet Tales for Teitho by Kaylee Arafinwiel Last Updated: 11/17/2019
A collection of stories for the Teitho (and perhaps other) writing contests, beginning with August 2019's "White Flower's Wilting" - Queen Nimloth at the Fall of Doriath. New for October 2019: "A New Tradition" for "Rituals". Thranduil and the Kings of Arnor begin a new tradition. (Placed 2nd)
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 9/16/2019
bullet Little Mercy by Suzelle Last Updated: 11/17/2019
Something stirs in the barrows of the Dúnedain.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 11/17/2019
bullet Bound by Duty; Bound by Joy by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 11/14/2019
During the Ring War Faramir falls victim to more than just the physical wounds he took trying to re-take Osgiliath. The Black Shadow tries to claim him and only the Hands of the Healer, the King can bring him back. Faramir in his turn saves Eowyn from Shadow and both are made whole. STORY COMPLETE!!
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 11/4/2019
bullet Poetic Arda by Mirach Last Updated: 11/13/2019
Inspired by Poetic Edda, a collection of my poems from Middle-earth. New: Awakening of Hope - sonnet
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 33 Published: 3/17/2012
bullet The Rise and Fall of Beleriand: A Collection by Encaitariel Last Updated: 11/10/2019
The Rise and Fall of Beleriand, being a faithful and unchronilogical chronicle of the elvish kingdoms of the first and second ages of middle earth, by one who was not there. Latest: 8 - Galadriel and Finrod: a scattering of plum blossoms
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 9 Published: 4/30/2014
bullet A New Quest by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 10/28/2019
Elanor Gamgee helps Arwen and Adiva embark on a new adventure.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/28/2019
bullet Swan Song by Conquistadora Last Updated: 10/21/2019
King Elessar has planned an elaborate New Year's celebration to reunite the free peoples of Middle-earth and the heroes of the War of the Ring, but unrest in Gondor and an ambitious new enemy in the south threaten much more than the festivities. Prince Imrahil joins forces with Gondor's newest allies to protect their hard-won peace against enemies both within and without. ((An ongoing collaboration with my husband, the Imrahil fan.))
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 16 Published: 6/29/2014
bullet Capturing a Star by shirebound Last Updated: 10/16/2019
Defying Dwarvish traditions, Gimli brings something very special to the Shire as a coming-of-age gift for Sam’s oldest son. Characters also include Aragorn, Arwen, Sam, Frodo, Rosie, Pippin, and Merry. A “Quarantined”-verse story.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 8/7/2019
bullet A Heart Seeks Solace by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 10/15/2019
After a hiatus years in length I have come back to Stories of Arda to share and read! I reworked this story because I never felt it ended quite right A companion piece to "The Heir Apparent." It is the anniversary of the day Celebrian took ship for the West⁣⁣, for five hundred years Elrond has shared the pain of that loss with very few. On this particular anniver
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 8/14/2007
bullet The Best Choice by Ellynn Last Updated: 10/5/2019
Double drabble. Upon arriving to Lothlorien, The Ring is choosing Its victim.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 10/5/2019
bullet Fragments from Middle-earth by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 10/1/2019
Ficlets of under 1000 words written for past BTMEM Challenges. They feature mostly Aragorn, Faramir, Halbarad and OCs.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 11 Published: 1/29/2019
bullet Another Moment of your Time by Larner Last Updated: 9/29/2019
A second collection of Frodo-centric fics.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 93 Published: 1/19/2010
bullet Escape the Darkness by JULES6 Last Updated: 9/17/2019
Update: Planning to make this one large story now - with multiple chapters (lots and lots). Second chapter updated 17th September 2019 This story was began a very long time ago, and it was never my intentions to leave it unfinished. I will be going back through and editing a few scenes and adding to a few and fixing errors, now that I hopefully understand the Middle Earth world a little better. I hope to add a sprinkling of "The Hobbit" details in certain places where is needed. Real li
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 8/29/2003
bullet A Leader of Men by Linda Hoyland Last Updated: 9/14/2019
A young soldier marches into battle against hopeless odds.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/14/2019
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