Summary:  Gandalf completes a final additional task before sailing for Valinor. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  G Word Count:  2273   "Maglor Fëanorion." The voice from the outer room was deep and rich, as unfamiliar to Starra as the words themselves. She straightened from her bent position, biting back a groan. The onset … Continue reading The Gift (by PSW) →

Summary:  Pippin finds some measure of peace, as the front lines of Sauron’s hosts fall upon the armies of the West before the Black Gate. Category:  Lord of the Rings Genre:  Classic Fantasy Rated:  G Word Count:  1125   The Cries of the West PSW Summary: Pippin finds some measure of peace, as the front lines of … Continue reading The Cries of the West (by PSW) →

Summary:  Glorfindel takes a short rest as he rides against the Nine in search of the Halflings. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  G Word Count:  1743   Darkness was falling and it was time for him to be off, but still Glorfindel lingered.  Quiet moments had been few over the past days, and … Continue reading Sweet Silver Bells (by PSW) →

Summary:  Aragorn visits the Seat of Seeing on Amon Hen. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  G Word Count:  3606     “What do you see, son of Arathorn?” He knew not why the words angered him.  Aragorn had traveled long roads with Gandalf, and knew his companion as well, he deemed, as any … Continue reading Smoke Rings and Pipe Dreams (by PSW) →

Summary:  Faramir and Legolas find more than they bargained for in the deep woods of Ithilien. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  PG Word Count:  11,605     Chapter 1 "The forest is indeed dark here. The trees are twisted and feral." 'Feral' was not a word that Faramir would have thought to apply … Continue reading Houseless (by PSW) →

Summary:  Frodo and Sam wonder about what awaits them in Mordor. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  G Word Count:  2208     “Do you think there’ll be vampires in Mordor, Mr. Frodo?” It took a moment for Sam’s words to sink in.  They had been crouched since daybreak—if the soupy light around them … Continue reading Hobbit-Style (by PSW) →

Summary:  Sam takes an unexpected trip to Minas Tirith’s lower levels.  A tale written as a series of double drabbles. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  G Word Count:  3617     The night watch was not yet past when the Perian trudged into view. His head was down, his steps heavy. He weaved … Continue reading Heavy is the Sky (by PSW) →

Summary:  Gandalf finally arrives in Rivendell after a rather rough summer. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  G Word Count:  3725     “Lord Elrond.”  The study door opened to admit a dark head.  Both occupants within turned their attention from the maps spread across the desk, and Elrond motioned for the messenger to … Continue reading Delayed (by PSW) →

Summary:  Another moment with Rosie and Sam; a follow-up to Heavy is the Sky. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  PG Word Count:  2896     Their picnic would be ruined. Rosie sighed as she stood on the doorstep, basket in hand, and eyed the dark sky above her.  If it rained, of course, … Continue reading A Scent of Buttercups (by PSW) →

Summary:  Rosie and Sam share a moment after the Hobbits return to the shire. Category: Lord of the Rings Genre: Fantasy Rated:  PG Word Count:  3501     The soup tasted just fine, thick with taters and chicken, mushrooms and a hint of onion.  Not enough onion for my liking, really, but of course the injured … Continue reading A Bit of Cheering (by PSW) →