New and Updated Fiction

All Manwë wanted was to go sled racing. Was that too much to ask?

Aredhel and Egalmoth share a quiet moment on the Grinding Ice.

On the voyage back to Middle-earth, Glorfindel remembers, and makes some new friends.

Finrod discovers at least one family feud he'd hoped was settled hasn't been laid to rest yet.

Eärwen's thoughts on a journey to Alqualondë prior to the War of Wrath. Written for the Fish course of the Holiday Feast.

Maitimo and Findekano in Valinor during the time of the Two Trees when they are first realizing their feelings for each other. Mutual pining, both painfully oblivious to each other's true feelings. Maitimo is helping Findekano study for his upcoming examinations and they naturally are spending an significant amount of time alone together which brings their repressed feelings for each other further to the fore. They have support from an unexpected source.

The Feanorians are camped on one side of the lake of Mithrim, the Fingolfinians on the other.  Many of the Feanorians would welcome the Fingolfinians, but do not dare--what action then might they take?

The back-story of Maedhros's housekeeper.

Extra double drabble added: The Bitterest North (OFCs and Fingon)

In the dead of Hithlum's icy winter a battered Maedhros restores what peace he can to himself and his people, much to his brothers' chagrin.

This story is a gift for Dawn Felagund, who requested Fëanorian family dynamics, but without the holiday fluff. Consider this one a most unfluffy palate cleanser ;-)
Many thanks to Grundy, who did a wonderful and very thorough job beta-ing this story. All remaining mistakes are mine.

Elrond receives fateful news from Númenor, and has to come to terms with them.

Written for the "Competition" Challenge, for the prompt Lights and Shadows by O'G3NE. Rather less encouraging than the song, I'm afraid.

Tolkien drabbles set in the First and Second Ages of Middle-earth. (Exactly 100 words as counted by MS Word.) Please see table of contents for individual summaries and warnings.

A Fëanorian Hanukkah,

Or,

Fëanor and his seven sons: eight drabbles for eight nights.

Melian and Galadriel share a moment alone.

In the brief period of calm between the end of the War and the Valinorean army sailing home to Aman, Maglor makes a decision.

The story of Aerin of the House of Hador and Broddun of the Easterlings, Brodda's sister. After the crushing defeat of the Edain in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, the Easterlings have occupied Dor-lomin. Brodda has taken Aerin to wife by force.

Aerin and Broddun find ways of dealing with it and with each other. Their friendship grows and survives amid difficulties, but the end is bitter.

Now added: an extra drabble.

A series of snapshots from Fëanor’s early life, centred around a beloved stuffed owl.

(Or, adventures in single fatherhood with Finwë)

Celebrimbor, Curufin and Celegorm in the aftermath of Fëanor’s death.

Curufin is accused of a crime he didn’t commi, but wishes he did.

Finwë reflects on the similarities between Tyelkormo and Míriel

Celebrimbor is his father’s son.

(snapshots from the life of a more Fëanorian Celebrimbor)

Haleth looks at Caranthir and wonders what he's lost.

Or the first meeting between the two. Written for the Starter Prompt for the Holiday Feast.

A ficlet or drabble a day, various subjects.

For independence1776‘s Hanukkah themed prompts: independence1776.tumblr.com/post/180634928943/hanukkah-themed-prompts

Day 3: Candlelight

Níniel needs Finduilas to help her remember a word. Or maybe she just wants to kiss her.

Spending the holidays with your family is always difficult. Especially if you've disowned them.
Or, Celebrimbor discovers you can choose your own family (sometimes, it's even the people you're related to).

Elwë gets sidetracked on his way to visit Finwë.

In Gondolin, a fat elf attempts to befriend a sad elf. 
At first, things don't look very promising. 
But maybe the friendship will turn out deeper and more real for it, in the long run.

Now added: a prologue and six chapters.