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What They Say by Michelle
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings (Jackson Movies)
26 Jan 2026
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Two times Aragorn takes a bath.
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A Hundred Miles Through the Desert by StarSpray
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
26 Jan 2026
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“Come on.” Maedhros grabbed his hand and pulled him along down the path, both of them quickening their pace now, until the trees opened up into a wide meadow filled with flowers, bright yellow celandine and dandelions and sweet-scented pale chamomile mingling with cornflowers and irises. On the other side of it was a larger party than Maglor had ever seen in Lórien—five figures sitting in the grass. Huan barked again, and they all looked up. “It seems everyone has come to fetch us home,” Maedhros said, laughing, as all their brothers scrambled to their feet.
After years in Lórien, Maglor and Maedhros are ready to return to their family and to make something new with their lives--but to move forward, all of Fëanor's sons must decide how, or if, they can ever reconcile with their father.
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- Part 10 of meanwhile the world goes on
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Simply a Matter of Making Sensible Staffing Decisions by Susana Rosa (SusanaR)
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
25 Jan 2026
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Fingon thinks that fighting Void monsters from the deck of Vingilot is a 'fun little warm up for Dagor Dagorath.' Maedhros wishes that Elrond would give him a straight answer to what he thinks is a very reasonable question. Thranduil feels that helping him come up with a better way for elves to practice fighting dragons is 'the very least that Maedhros could do, after he was responsible for killing everyone's grandparents.' These three things are not unrelated.
Chapter 2 Summary: In which Fingon is still only Finwe's sixth most reckless grandchild, and in which Earendil decides to adopt Maedhros as his new brother (almost) immediately upon meeting him.
Please note that this story can be read on its own, you do not have to have read any of the other stories in the series(es).
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- Part 73 of Desperate Hours Alternate Universe (Discipline version)
- Part 17 of Stories about Young Elrond
- Part 4 of Tales of Oversea in the Fourth Age (separately posted)
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Simply a Matter of Making Sensible Staffing Decisions by SusanaR
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
25 Jan 2026
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Fingon thinks that fighting Void monsters from the deck of Vingilot is a 'fun little warm up for Dagor Dagorath.' Maedhros wishes that Elrond would give him a straight answer to what he thinks is a very reasonable question. Thranduil feels that helping him come up with a better way for elves to practice fighting dragons is 'the very least that Maedhros could do, after he was responsible for killing everyone's grandparents.' These three things are not unrelated.
Chapter 2 summary: In which Fingon is still only Finwe's sixth most reckless grandchild, and in which Earendil decides to adopt Maedhros as his new brother (almost) immediately upon meeting him.
Please note that this story can be read on its own, you do not have to have read any of the other stories in the series(es).
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- Part 98 of Desperate Hours Alternate Universe (Gen version)
- Part 17 of Stories about Young Elrond (gen version)
- Part 9 of Tales of Oversea in the Fourth Age (Gen Version)
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'Fanon' Character Biographies and Background Information for Desperate Hours AU by Susana Rosa (SusanaR)
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
24 Jan 2026
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Some of the 'fanon' type biographies and other background information essays I've created for canon characters and original characters in the Desperate Hours AU, to use as 'cheat sheets' for myself, to help me remember: how I picture them in my mind's eye; how I've interpreted/changed Tolkien canon as it relates to them; how they relate to (and refer to) other characters; and various other details. Also, essays/discussions on other topics, and short snippets (mostly of exposition) edited out of posted stories. An Index of chapter topics is now included as chapter 1.
Story now updated with:
Chapter 22: The Meaning of ‘Tree Family’ in Fourth Age Valinor (in the context of Earendil claiming Maedhros and Maglor as his Tree-Brothers)
Other recent chapters:
Chapter 21. Maedhros and Fingon's Mind-Healers after Maedhros is Reborn in the Fourth Age:
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'Fanon' Character Biographies and Background Information for Desperate Hours AU by SusanaR
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
24 Jan 2026
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Some of the 'fanon' type biographies and other background information essays I've created for canon characters and original characters in the Desperate Hours AU, to use as 'cheat sheets' for myself, to help me remember: how I picture them in my mind's eye; how I've interpreted/changed Tolkien canon as it relates to them; how they relate to (and refer to) other characters; and various other details. Also, essays/discussions on other topics, and short snippets (mostly of exposition) edited out of posted stories. An Index of chapter topics is now included as chapter 1.
Story now updated with:
Chapter 22: The Meaning of ‘Tree Family’ in Fourth Age Valinor (in the context of Earendil claiming Maedhros and Maglor as his Tree-Brothers)
Other recent chapters:
Chapter 21. Maedhros and Fingon's Mind-Healers after Maedhros is Reborn in the Fourth Age:
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- Part 100 of Desperate Hours Alternate Universe (Gen version)
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Bring on the Dancing Horses by ElanyB
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
24 Jan 2026
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Letting Melkor - former Dark Vala - and Fëanor - former High Prince of the Noldor - loose inside an abandoned magickal tower felt like asking for trouble. But Lord Námo had nodded and told Olórin to go ahead with arrangements . . .
This is the continuation of the story begun in The Only Art of Heaven. I've tried to make it stand alone, but you may want to read the Only Art of Heaven first in case I haven't been entirely successful in my efforts!
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- Part 5 of All's Well That Ends Better
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Dorwinion Red by goldenatreides
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings (Jackson Movies)
21 Jan 2026
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Even the truth ferments in Dorwinion.
You are heir to Dorwinion’s wine trade and the one keeping its ports, vineyards, and alliances from collapsing under accusation and ash. When Legolas of the Woodland Realm arrives to inspect Dorwinion’s trade, every decision becomes a risk and every truth carries a cost.
Between councils, wine, masquerades, and a market on the brink, rivalry sharpens into reluctant trust — and the cost of honesty grows too high.Series
- Part 5 of Legolas x Reader Works
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The Passing of the King's Sorrow by December
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings (Jackson Movies)
21 Jan 2026
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King Aragorn and Steward Faramir can no longer ignore the elephant in the room, or as it were, the tree.
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The Question of Angmar by ElanyB
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
20 Jan 2026
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How should we deal with the remnants of Sauron's creatures in the North as well as the return of the House of Feanor ...?
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- Part 6 of All's Well That Ends Better
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Youthful Intentions by Immortal_Cinnabon
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
20 Jan 2026
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Fingolfin needs to accept youth culture
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Elorfindar's Chronicle: The Silence of Lindon by Shinwa
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings (Jackson Movies), The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types
20 Jan 2026
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This Lord of the Rings fan fiction, set in the Fourth Age, follows Elorfindar of Doriath, one of the last elven lore-masters, as he documents elven history and reflects on the fading elven presence in Middle-earth. The story explores themes of nostalgia, sacrifice, and the decline of the elves, focusing on Elorfindar's writings about significant figures from the Third Age, particularly Arwen's choice to remain mortal for love. The narrative also includes subplots involving the Cult of Herumor and the challenges faced by characters like Legolas and Celeborn as they grapple with their destinies in a changing world.
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Light Remade by CcamiiZzXx
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit - All Media Types, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
20 Jan 2026
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She wakes in a world not her own - broken, nameless, and stripped of everything that once defined her.
Taken in by a healer with kind eyes and a sharper tongue, she learns to live again - one breath, one wound, one miracle at a time.
But light, once unmade, is never quite the same when it burns again.
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Creep by ElanyB
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
17 Jan 2026
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He might have ignored the creature tumbling through the Void had he not felt the presence of his Father.
But perhaps not.
It had, after all, been years without count since anything had disturbed the emptiness of his existence. And although he wasn’t entirely certain he moved to grasp the flailing body before he felt Eru’s nearness, awareness of the latter didn’t stop him. If nothing else, it was something to do.
There had been nothing for so long, something was almost incomprehensible.Series
- Part 4 of All's Well That Ends Better
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If Fate Is Kind or Cruel by Irnina
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 Jan 2026
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Fingon was obsessed with the idea that there had been people there long before them.
(Fingon goes diving to find evidence.)
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Tea Party by bluebeholder
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 Jan 2026
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On a pleasant day in Valinor, a re-embodied Fëanor visits Sam. It turns out that Sam, without realizing he did it, played a key role in setting Fëanor and his sons free from the Void. Fëanor has a lot to say about it.
Mostly, though, they just drink tea and talk about their families.
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Fourth Age, 581 by lawrecanare
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 Jan 2026
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A few years after the death of his beloved wife, Haerandir returns to the lands of Ahiyar to continue work on his book. None of the world is as it was when he was young, but here it seems to be most different of all.
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Honeycakes by LyraGoth
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms
11 Jan 2026
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A honeymoon in the Fourth Age, at last.
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- Part 11 of The Valiant
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Of Leaves and Waves by SecondBreakfastPenguin
Fandoms: The Lord of the Rings - All Media Types, The Hobbit - All Media Types, TOLKIEN J. R. R. - Works & Related Fandoms, Tolkien - Fandom
10 Jan 2026
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As the shadow of Sauron lengthens at the twilight of the Second Age, the Elven realms forge alliances in the oldest way: through marriage. Círdan the Shipwright pledges his children to secure the future - his daughter Meríliel (main OC) to the legendary Glorfindel, and his son to Thranduil's line. But duty cannot command the heart. Meríliel finds herself drawn to Prince Legolas, and their choices will echo through centuries, haunted by pride, loyalty and tragedy.
This tale of forbidden love, political intrigue, and redemption is woven into Tolkien's canon and Jackson’s movies while expanding cultural and linguistic aspects. Grounded in Tolkien's works with original lore to bridge events, the story explores the very same milestones sung about in the Third Age, the ones we only get a glimpse of in the movies.
Characters mature, change, and their arcs develop within an infuriating slow burn that tests their love and loyalty, as well as customs and traditions; this isn't just about memories shaping attitudes, but about WHAT actually happened, and WHEN.
👉 Current update: The War of the Last Alliance was INSANE; we've just started with the Third Age, it’s filled with elflings and Legolas sports tattoos. 😮💨🤭
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The reign of humans brought pain. Fear of the unknown and uncontrollable drove them to do terrible things. It seemed that darkness had not gone away, but settled deep in their hearts and tormented every living soul in Middle-earth. But a small ray of hope, sown in the soul of a lonely wolf cub, will ultimately call into question all human laws. The day will come when the oppressed will see the light.
AU, in which Hyunjin, in search of his home, will become a home for other lost souls.