Summary: Just a normal woman. Category: non-fiction Rated: G Word Count: 379 She’s a performer. Her audience watches her closely, comments on every move she makes. They cheer for her, applaud if she performs well, and if not they berate, boo, belittle. Sometimes they stare in silent disapproval, and the noise of it makes … Continue reading The Performer (by faust)
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Colours (by faust)
Summary: The future Category: Non-fiction Rated: G Word Count: 179 “I do;” and the future looks pink and orange, bright and joyful. Then there are good times and bad, health and sickness, births and deaths, and not always in that order. “I shall;” and the future looks green and blue, promising and full … Continue reading Colours (by faust)
When the Day Comes (by faust)
Category: Poetry Genre: Free Verse Rated: G Word Count: 37 And when the day comes I want to fall like a maple key whirling down in a merry dance Carried by a balmy breeze enshrouded in joy Vivacious to the very last then mildly surprised, no more ***The End*** Return to faust's homepage
Birth of a Legend (by faust)
Summary: A hero has to arise or the elves of Eryn Lasgalen will find no peace. Luckily, Legolas is on their side. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Parody Rated: G Word Count: 591 All was well in Eryn Lasgalen when suddenly a new Shadow fell upon the green woods. Sauron, it seemed, … Continue reading Birth of a Legend (by faust)
Over the Years (by faust)
Summary: Every ten years, the Elves come to Dale's Yule market. Sometimes souls touch, bonds form, friendships bud, and then there's more shared than just arts and crafts. (Not a romance, do not fear.) Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Drama Rated: G Word Count: 3,640 I. “Are they coming, yet?” Tinnia’s voice … Continue reading Over the Years (by faust)
…No Matter How Tall (by faust)
Summary: Thranduil is the King of the Woodland Realm, he has fought in the Battle of Dagorlad, has faced orcs and spiders. He is a redoubtable warrior and a respected negotiator. But to tell a tiny elfling "no" might prove to be out of his league. Alas, he must, he must! Category: Lord of … Continue reading …No Matter How Tall (by faust)
Ich dien – To Serve the Kingdom (by faust)
Summary: Tauriel considers it an act of love; Thranduil is less inclined to do so: all he sees is a neglect of duty, a missing prince, and a heavy price to pay. Post DoS. "He is ready to explode at any second, but—as Thranduil is very well aware—his legendary temper is much more intimidating … Continue reading Ich dien – To Serve the Kingdom (by faust)
Snow (by faust)
Summary: Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: G Word Count: 2150 When he eventually reached the little pine wood at the foot of what his brother Joe had named Mount Welcome many moons ago, four little words managed to warm up his brain that had been frozen on the word gelid somewhere close to … Continue reading Snow (by faust)
Fortuna’s Children and Other Lucky Creatures (by faust)
Summary: It's a scandal, that much is certain, and Adam becomes aware of it only when it's much too late to do anything about it. But that doesn't mean he can't get agitated. Even though, taking everything in account.... Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: G Word Count: 2600 For Patina “Production of Romeo and … Continue reading Fortuna’s Children and Other Lucky Creatures (by faust)
The Eyebrow of Doom (by faust)
Summary: Bankrobbers, mysterious family secrets, burnt food, some new additions to the household, and even two shot wounds -- what else could possibly make a six-year-old's summer more interesting? Category: Bonanza Genre: Western Rated: G Word Count: 10,700 Journal of Henry Cartwright, Aged Six June 28th, 1869 Uncle Sam sent me this book from New … Continue reading The Eyebrow of Doom (by faust)