There were many happy occurrences when the War was finally over; alliances were made, marriages celebrated, and Realms rebuilt. But not everyone had a happy ending. Love cannot mend all things, cannot give everyone the future they crave or even deserve. Duty to the homeland comes above all else for many in Middle Earth. For two in particular, this was a bitter reality.

Over the years, a rider of Rohan and a lady of Dol Amroth endured many trials, and they did not emerge unhurt in mind and spirit. But the Houses of Healings in Minas Tirith is indeed a blessed place and so aptly named.

Told from the perspective of the Orcs, the Goblins, and the darker Creatures of Middle Earth. If a young Orc girl just living her best life can be said to be dark in the first place! Where some bards leave off, others get inspired, filling in the holes left in the history of the Orcs, the dark elves and, of course, the Nazgul themselves.

Per request, all of the parts left out of the LOTR 2003 trilogy! What can I say? We couldn't help ourselves! A new part is finally here!

This is a rather ambitious project I've been working on for nearly a decade now - it's an 'affectionate parody' of Cormac McCarthy and imagining his sort of biblical apocalyptic prose style in a fantasy genre. Astute observers will notice references to Hamlet and Fire Emblem: the Sacred Stones particularly on the reality of madness. Yes, video games can be literature. Shut up, Dad.

Cìrdan is remembered that not everything is to be seen on the first sight, even if you are thousands of years old.

A song sung by orc, goblin and dark elf bards alike, and now shared with you! Try singing it to the tune of the Witch Queen Of New Orleans.

Sequel to "An Unexpected Family" Haldir has raised his brother's child as his own. When she discovers her parentage, she sets out on a journey to discover who she truly is.

After his brother's death, Haldir asks the woman who carries Orophin's child to stay in Lothlorien. What starts as a duty to his family, turns into friendship and eventually an unexpected love.

Typical 10th walker fanfiction, but please give it a try. Not Mary Sue (or at least I hope it is not). If this goes well, I would be writing one for The Two Towers!

One sunny afternoon in Imladris, Elrohir falls out of his window and dies. Glorfindel and Elladan are going to bring him back, no matter what it takes.

Another ring exists. A ring beyond the twenty yet not lesser. A ring of power, one hitherto unrevealed and mysterious in its strength, competencies, and potentialities. Few know of its existence, fewer can wield it. Far from home, Eomer vows protection for a stranger. Events then send them on a journey to his home in Aldburg, the King's court at Edoras, Elven lands, and the north.

In a small Orcish village in Mirkwood, a young Orc-boy is about to learn about the origins of his kin.

What if Uglúk survived the duel with Éomer? What if he were captured? What if dark weeks of gruesome torture brought him one of the greatest gifts any man can aspire after…. a woman's trust. *Dedicated to the awesome Zoop!*

Modern OC in Middle-earth, gender neutral OC, 25th Gray Companion, copious references to The Princess Bride, CW: so much swearing, canon level xenophobia and violence, character death, feral chickens. Plucked like a fish out of water, you try to make the best out of a bad situation in Bree. Then, one day, this Hozier-looking dude showed up at The Pony.

Legolas had been trained from a very young age what the Great Horn was for, but it had never been blown in his lifetime. It is only ever heard when the palace is under attack. Legolas must learn what it means to put the needs of his kingdom over those of his family, even if that means losing everything he holds dear.

A short piece written for the Teitho challenge 'Distance' in which Sam marvels at the skills of the fellowships elven companion after a demonstration of exceptional skill and decides that his original ideas about elves need a rethink.

Elladan loves the winter. He does not love getting sick.

It seems like the battle against the Stewardaides has been won but their leader keeps on threatening the happiness of the royal couple and the lives of their closest friends. The former Ranger is once more risking it all, and at the end of his hunt, there is nothing waiting but blood ...

death brought darkness into their lives. it broke one spirit and cracked the other. but light shines even brighter in the darkness. an expansion of the one-shot, "ignite" from the "And Then I Saw You" collection.

Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I find rest?

You've all no doubt heard of the modern girl in Middle-Earth story, a blushing damsel who lusts after Legolas or Aragorn, but what if instead it was a man? A man who loved HEMA and reenactment, a man with no desire for his favourite characters other than to see them live good and happy lives? Read to find out.

There's a tenth member of the fellowship: Aragorn's pupil! She grows very fond of his best friend, a certain blond Elf and although she won't admit it to herself, she might be falling in love with him too! On Hiatus!

The pain Aurë felt from the loss of her home haunted her centuries after her fall. She lingers in Middle-Earth, hoping for the day that she may one day be reunited with her family. But the growing threat of Sauron forces her to stay, for she desires nothing more than the defeat of all that is evil. She meets the Fellowship on their quest and desires to help them.

Elrond and his son have a nightly tradition.