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They were former outlaws who under the leadership of Turin and Beleg, the Elf from Doriath, turned to fight against the Shadow in the North. It was more of an idea, really, than a homeland--or a period of time, too short to call an era--but they gave it the name of Dor-Cuarthol, the Land of Helm and Bow.
Those former outlaws--Algund was one of them. He and Beleg had something in common, but there was more that divided them from each other.

Prideful young Maglor finds inspiration for a new song.

It is said that Amandil set sail into the West, taking with him three servants and never again were they heard of by word or sign. This is the tale of Amandil’s fate.

Here lies ficlets, meme responses, and things that are too short to post on their own. 

Update: A young Gil-galad meets some of his kin. 

Idril returns to Tirion.

A significant encounter between Nerdanel and Indis introduces a new chapter in their lives. Written for silmladylove’s second annual 2015 Tolkien Femslash Week on Tumblr. The romance herein is not explicit, but foreshadowed. I do have an untold story of these two women rattling around in my head that I will continue. I had hopes when I wrote my story A Kindred Heart that the astute reader would guess it could contain the seeds of something like this.

Many thanks to Elleth and also to Everyonelovesaloser for Beta reading this ficlet for me.

Short scenes set in my "Wrapped Up in Books" series.

Collection of ficlets too short to stand alone, which do seem to fit comfortably into my existing collections.

On one of his good days, Maitimo airs his grievances with that new horror they call the "sun."

Thuringwethil's thoughts as she prepares to attack Luthien.

Maglor finds himself in a difficult position at the Gap, and is forced to make decisions that will affect the lives of his people.

The Elves make no song of Fingolfin's last stand. One of the Edain, however, did.

Maedhros' hand is hurting him. Elrond has an idea that might help.

It isn't the first time things got bad for Maedhros, but it is the first time that Elrond and Elros notice.

Because life is full of unlikely surprises, Market day on the island of Balar brings a few unexpected guests.

Do not let the title of this story mislead you. This is just as much a Silmarillion story as anything else, or I wouldn't post it here.

An alternate, and not so happy, ending to The Last Battle. This is in my Avenger of Blood universe.

Aule is the only one Mairon trusts to help him.

If Sauron was more powerful at the end of the Second Age than was Morgoth at the end of the First, just how did the Last Alliance defeat him?

Market day in Tirion--and a flash mob, with many of the usual suspects.

Cedric Diggory is dead. But does that mean his role in the Second Wizarding War is over? Who is this hooded Reaper, and what does he want?

Bella Swan exists as a mere shell after being left by Edward Cullen. Can she find healing and newfound purpose in the most unliekly of places? And what does Leah Clearwater's phasing have to do with the whole business?

And who are these tall, beautiful people who never seem to age? They're not quite wizards, but they sure know lots about magic.

AU in which Fëanor survives the Battle Under the Stars, Maedhros still gets captured, Fingon still pulls his disappearing solo operatic stunt, Fingolfin is remarkably philosophical for someone who’s been exiled by accident, and everyone still speaks Quenya because Thingol hasn’t had time to ban it yet.

A Ring-Wraith reflects.

Maedhros and Uldor meet in the Halls of Mandos.

Elrond travels to Ost-in-Edhil to warn Celebrimbor to be wary of strangers bearing gifts.

A Five-Times fic exploring Caranthir's relationship with his brothers.