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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. 'L' for Love
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Author: Tehta
Last Updated: 04/08/05 Original Post: 03/15/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 441
Era: 1st Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Daeron of Doriath is remembered for two things: his love of Luthien, and the invention of the Cirth script. In this vignette, Celeborn discovers that the two are not unrelated.
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3. '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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- 4. '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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- 5. ...And You Let the River Answer
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Author: Vulgarweed
Last Updated: 05/03/03 Original Post: 03/28/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 485
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A quietly smitten Goldberry tries to get a rhyme in edgewise.
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6. 110
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Author: Aeneid
Last Updated: 10/20/05 Original Post: 10/30/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,093
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Boromir's journey from Gondor to Rivendell. An experimental mix of prose and poetry. Some stream-of-consciousness, some free verse. 2005 MEFA Award Winner: 3rd place, Men category
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- 7. A Kingly Gift
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Author: Russandol
Last Updated: 11/22/12 Original Post: 11/22/12
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 197
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Ten years of faithful service are rewarded. A double drabble. A gift for elfscribe on her 10th Fandom Anniversary. Thank you IgnobleBard for the look-over.
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8. A Liminal Patience
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Author: Thevina Finduilas
Last Updated: 01/08/06 Original Post: 12/16/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 538
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - Beauty burrows resolutely in the eye of the beholder. Éowyn-oriented.
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- 9. A Matter of Definition
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Author: MerryK
Last Updated: 01/14/07 Original Post: 01/14/07
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,329
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - The infamous meeting between Eomer and Faramir about Eowyn turns philosophical. For the Tolerance Challenge.
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10. A Morning of Pale Spring
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Author: Armariel
Last Updated: 10/12/07 Original Post: 09/30/07
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 215
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A happy poem from Faramir's pov.
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- 11. A Singular Honour
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Author: Shemjaza
Last Updated: 02/21/08 Original Post: 02/21/08
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 12 Word Count: 40,278
Era: 2nd Age - Pre-Rings Genre: Other Completion: Work in Progress - Whilst on an army training exercise in the Mendip Hills a party of soldiers discover that there is something very nasty deep in the forest with disastrous results. In an attempt to investigate One of the survivors, a British Army Major, a Warrant Officer and a police constable ultimately embark on a mission which will change their lives forever. Set during the War of Wrath.
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12. 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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- 13. A/U Drabbles
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Author: EdorasLass
Last Updated: 04/06/08 Original Post: 06/04/05
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 8 Word Count: 812
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Other Completion: Work in Progress - These drabbles will not necessarily connect in any way, except for the fact that they'll all be A/U. Though all of them won't be "adult" I'm going to rate this that way, so I can write adult as I please. But I'll mark it in the title space, and update warnings as needed. Character death, probably disturbing situations.
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14. Across Dark Waters
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Author: Zimraphel
Last Updated: 07/13/04 Original Post: 08/12/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 2,777
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A look at the passage to Mandos, based partly on Greek mythology and Gypsy folklore, in which Maeglin gets what's coming to him. Runner-up for the 2004 Mithril Award: Best Silmarillion and Best Drama.
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15. 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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- 16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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- 19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. Agape Before Ever Eros
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Author: Tiriel
Last Updated: 08/21/05 Original Post: 10/24/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 104
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A poem which is also a drabble, and quite simply a re-affirmation of the promise that PJ denies them. This may be read as slash, but I wept at their parting for many years before I even heard of slash - agape before ever eros. (agape n: (Greek) love (especially love that is spiritual and selfless in nature))
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- 27. Agh Gaashu-ishi
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Author: WargishBoromirFan
Last Updated: 12/01/04 Original Post: 11/29/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,563
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - In the Hobbit, a group of Wargs gathers for a meeting under the trees Bilbo & company are hiding in. Ever wonder just what they were talking about?
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28. 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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29. 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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30. 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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31. 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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32. Alqualonde
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Author: Joan Milligan
Last Updated: 09/05/02 Original Post: 06/26/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,005
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: General Completion: Complete - Upon the ruins of Alqualonde, Maglor finds beauty and horror intertwined
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33. 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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34. Among the Fields of Green
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Author: ErinRua
Last Updated: 07/14/03 Original Post: 06/03/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 478
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Elfhelm of Rohan remembers the death of Theodred, son of Theoden at the battle for the Fords of Isen. Written for the Memorial Day 2003 Challenge. (Semi-companion to "Weeping Iron Tears", which is found in HASA members "General" section or at http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=1359600)
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- 35. And All Our Wounds Forgiven
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Author: Marchwriter
Last Updated: 02/14/12 Original Post: 02/14/12
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 8,967
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The Oath of Fëanor sleeps. The Enemy does not. And Finrod Felagund finds himself battling against the currents of fate and desire when two of the sons of Fëanor seek succor in his realm.
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- 36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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- 39. 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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40. 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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- 41. Anticipated Allies
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Author: Mar'isu
Last Updated: 03/24/07 Original Post: 03/24/07
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 599
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Aragorn gets a report on the new Captain in Gondor.
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42. 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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- 43. Arandil's Drabbles
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Author: Arandil
Last Updated: 08/19/05 Original Post: 07/13/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 11 Word Count: 8,053
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Other Completion: Work in Progress - A collection of random drabbles that I have written. Grouped by Age.
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44. 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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- 45. 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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- 46. 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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47. 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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- 48. As Others See Us
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 09/27/06 Original Post: 07/31/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 476
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - A moment of reflection on a quite evening after the war.
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- 49. 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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- 50. As We Feel
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Author: Starlight
Last Updated: 03/27/03 Original Post: 03/27/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 5 Word Count: 780
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Poetry Completion: Work in Progress - A compilation of short poems written by several Middle-Earth characters to the objects of their affection.
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