New and Updated Writing

The twins have been difficult, and Celebrían desires a respite.

“Andreth fears for you,” Finrod says, barely louder than the popping of coals in the iron braziers that circle the tent’s interior. “She wishes for me to tell you not to be reckless, not to seek danger beyond need.”

Finrod watches his brother’s back as he stands silent. “Would you refuse her wish?”

Five times Finrod foresees Aegnor’s death, and one time he foresees his own.

A fleeting moment in the last days of Celebrimbor's life, in the dungeons below Eregion. Even if it hurts to kill the one he loves, even if Celebrimbor has forever changed him, it is too late for Sauron to turn back.

Thuringwethil doesn't even know why she's here. It's not like the sex is rewarding.

Melian's new Noldor charge has been disobedient. A loving queen must teach her a lesson.

The unexpected and mysterious return of Glorfindel, hero of Gondolin, to Middle-earth opens old wounds for Erestor. Can he overcome guilt and forge a new relationship with his old friend?

Written for 2023 My Slashy Valentine fic swap

On a sea voyage from Umbar to Lindon, Erestor becomes enmeshed in intrigue while fighting his secret feelings for his irritating and compelling companion, Glorfindel.

May, 2021. Improved version. Enjoy!

This story won a first place in the 2007 My Precious Awards for LOTR fanfic in the misc. stories category: "Best where does this story go"

MEFA 2009 Third Place winner in Genres: Adventure: Elvish Lands

On the last night of the war, Melkor sends Mairon away.

The first ships to return to Valinor after the end of the War of Wrath are on the horizon. What does that mean, for the people on the shore, the people on the ships?  A quintuple drabble.

After Sauron is driven out of Dol Guldur, Thranduil finds someone in the remains of the tower. He now has to decide what to do with an injured Kinslayer.

Celebrimbor, summoned to Nan Elmoth by a dream, finds an elf who sleeps through the days and turns into a wolf by night.

Trapped in a cabin by a blizzard, Caranthir is forced to revisit his harsh feelings for Angrod. This was written for the Fellowship of the Fics Trope Roulette Wheel Challenge of January 2023 for the prompts "roommate AU" and "huddling for warmth."

After being injured in a riding accident, Eldarion stays behind in Minas Tirith while his mother and father embark on their spring tour.  He is not best pleased when he is assigned to help in the Houses of Healing, but soon finds he has much to learn...

(This is a work in progress.)

A wine-fueled faux pas has left a rift between Gil-galad and Elrond, maybe. If a week out of town and a new wardrobe can't set things right, there's always the sparring ring. 

From the ruin of the Gladden Fields, where Isildur perished, three men only came ever back over the mountains after long wandering. One of these was Ohtar, the esquire of Isildur, who bore the shards of the sword of Elendil; and he brought them to Valandil, the heir of Isildur, who being but a child had remained in Rivendell. The Fellowship of the Ring, Ch 2, The Council of Elrond.

Ohtar is faithful.

Young Andreth receives a very special gift from her mother.
(A drabble.)

A nonagenarian Andreth thinks back on her life, and love. (Featuring cameo appearances by Finrod and Adanel.)

Downfall of a land o'erburdened by travail - a sonnet.

Fingon, Returned, takes in some of the sights of spring. A quadruple drabble.

Elrond did not know what to expect of Aman - a quadruple drabble.

Returned, Fingon walks in Lorien -- four drabbles.

Jedi Padawan Caleb Dume finds temporary sanctuary in Imladris.

Following the 30-day Character Study Challenge for Finrod.

This will contain the days which call for reading, thoughts on or creating headcanons for, or perusing other creative works as part of the challenge.