A/N: Much as I love fantasy, some authors are simply ridiculous about the length of their series. I'm sure you can think of at least two off the top of your head.

Disclaimer: The original is, was, and shall always be Tolkien's.

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This book goes ever on and on

Down from the page where it began

Now far ahead the Hero's gone

And I must follow if I can

Pursuing him with eager eyes

'till I finish up this series- oy!

This is book one of ten fat tomes?

Oh let me try to contain my joy.