New Challenge: Bollywood
This month's challenge offers songs, films, and tropes from Bollywood, the world's largest film industry based out of India, as prompts for fanworks.
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A Sense of History: Passing Ships
As Tolkien's characters in various texts gaze out to the sea, what do they see? What is brought by the ships coming out of the West?
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[Writing] No Time Have I by Flora-lass
A Silmarillion acrostic.
[Writing] An exercise in music... And patience by Aprilertuile
Makalaurë was sitting at the harp in his music room. He was holding a dark blindfold in his hands and was looking at it with much scepticism.
[Writing] I called it Fate that I should fail by AdmirableMonster
Nimruzimir, a natural philosopher recently out of his apprenticeship, hardly considers himself very important to anyone, least of all his colleagues. When his strange, prophetic fits bring him to the attention of the High Priest, however, he may find that his existence is less superfluous than…
[Writing] All of you by chrissystriped
Elrond and Celebrían celebrate their anniversary with their family.
[Writing] Lament for the Singer by daughterofshadows
A short thing about Maglor, death and grieving.
[Writing] Cosmological Poems of Arda by AaronAzrael
I would like to share my revelations of Tolkien's Universe in the form of narrative and emotional poems.
[Writing] Eä's Redemption by AaronAzrael
This is my new poetical attempt to add my own interpretation to Tolkien's Cosmology as to Eru's Creation and the Valar's minds and behind-the-scene providence reasons and mechanisms.. I often review Eä as part of our own world, just in another dimension, this is why I have always seriously…
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Bollywood
Prompts this month are films, songs, and tropes from India's dazzling film industry, Bollywood. Read more ...
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Restoration and Rebuilding
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Fandom Chocolate … or Authors Love Comments by Dawn Walls-Thumma
[]Tolkien Fanfiction Survey data shows that authors view comments as driving their motivation to create fanfiction. However, perception of comments by authors is part of a larger shift in fandom around how and how often fans interact with each other.
Passing Ships by Simon J. Cook
[]The arrival and departure of ships across the Great Sea carries mythic significance for the peoples of Middle-earth. The image of ships crossing out of and back into a mysterious West appears as well in Beowulf and is alluded to in Tolkien's tower analogy in his lecture "Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics," where the tower allows those who climb it to observe the passage of the ships.
Fanfiction and the Serious Business of Writer's Craft by Dawn Walls-Thumma
[]Tolkien Fanfiction Survey data shows that while most authors self-identify as taking their craft seriously, a growing subset of authors may be pushing that norm.
Beyond the Silmarillion
[Writing] Staging a Battle by StarSpray
[]He and Diamond were visiting, though Pippin had been disappearing every afternoon, and taking Frodo and Elanor and most other lads and lasses in the neighborhood with him—though why they couldn’t use Pippin’s own pony, Sam couldn’t imagine.
[Writing] From whose bourn no traveller returns by losselen
[]So gathered they were to Bree, what lieutenants who could be spared, from their scattered watches west and east, for their chieftain had returned from his long sojourn in lands godless and mountains strange.
Aragorn returns from the South to tells his tales. Halbarad listens.
[Writing] Sand Sorcery by StarSpray
[]It is well known that Psamathos does not leave his cove. He does not like to get his feet wet, and prefers to spend his days dozing under the sun.
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Fellowship of the Fics: Summer Stories 2024
Fellowship of the Fics offers four weeks of summer-themed prompts during the month of July.
July challenge at tolkienshortfanworks posted
The tolkienshortfanworks challenge for July has been posted to the Dreamwidth community. The thematic challenge is: original character or unnamed canon character; the formal challenge: fixed length of multiple of 50 words. New participants welcome.
July 2024 Call for Papers and Proposals
Conferences and publications that have open calls for papers and proposals in July 2024.
Teitho June/July Challenge: Mentor
The June/July prompt for the Teitho challenge is "mentor" and invites fanworks about this relationship in Tolkien's works.
Scribbles & Drabbles 2024
A chill Tolkien event, where artists make art, and authors write little stories in response. Begins in June and ends in November.
New and Updated Fanworks
Include Beyond the Silmarillion Fanworks
The Art of Speech Through Smithcraft by Idrils Scribe
Whenever Celebrimbor dared to dwell on what awaited in the Halls of Mandos, he expected punishment. He was no Kinslayer, but some of his deeds in life might be considered grave crimes in their own right.
He had been wrong. When the Doomsman summoned the fëa that once was the son of Curufin to his grim presence, all he asked was a simple question.
"Tell me a story."
Celebrimbor could not help but obey.
The tale, in his own words, of how a young Celebrimbor rode to war for the first time, and began the slow disintegration of his relationship with his father.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 5 | Word Count: 7, 262 |
| Posted on 11 September 2018 | Updated on 11 September 2018 |
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Come So Far by Tyelca
Nerdanel sails to Middle-Earth in search of her last surviving son.
| Major Characters: Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: Discovery |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 679 |
| Posted on 10 September 2018 | Updated on 10 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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We Know Some Things (But Not All) by LadyBrooke
Celebrimbor is seeking something, though Maeglin does not know what.
Celebrimbor sees too much of his family's mistakes in Maeglin.
Together, they dig a tunnel.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Maeglin, Narvi |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: Discovery |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 5, 024 |
| Posted on 10 September 2018 | Updated on 10 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Into The Dark by elvntari
Daeron and Maglor believe they are the only two elves left in Middle Earth, facing the changing world alone, until a suspiciously elven child comes knocking on their door in the midst of a storm, looking for safety.
A birthday gift for my lovely friend Opal, who runs a Tolkien blog @feanorphobic
| Major Characters: Daeron, Maglor, Original Character(s), Original Female Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Experimental, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 072 |
| Posted on 10 September 2018 | Updated on 10 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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How Far I'll Go by Grundy
Elros muses on his future as he sails to the island that will be the new home of his people.
| Major Characters: Elros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: Discovery |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 587 |
| Posted on 10 September 2018 | Updated on 10 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Eka and the Quen by Dawn Felagund
In a post-apocalyptic world where only scraps of humankind survive, Eka discovers the lingering fëa of an Elf and is able to imagine a very different world. Written as a treat for Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang, for the artwork "Courting of the Wood Nymph."
| Major Characters: Elladan, Original Female Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Experimental, Science Fiction | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 483 |
| Posted on 8 September 2018 | Updated on 8 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Snakes and Lovehearts by elvntari
A tale of love and betrayal and frankly ridiculous amounts of law-breaking and general questionable activities which include (but aren't limited to): investigating the criminal gang that your ex-boyfriend now seems to help head, shameless flirting with your own step-cousin, making out with coworkers in the back rooms of your work place, and the terrible decision to liken a crime drama to a game of Snakes and Ladders.
The non-coffee shop themed rewrite of Six Shots of Espresso and a Packet of Lovehearts, now with 100% more Riverdale-scale self-indulgent drama. Featuring:
- Eonwe, a cop with a bone to pick and a lot of pretentious prose to spout.
- Sauron, a criminal with a penchant for mind games and bad romantic decisions.
- Fingon, a university dropout just trying to keep his lifeguarding career afloat.
- Maedhros, an exhausted lawyer hiding his growing anxiety problem behind false smiles and firm handshakes.
- Maglor, a musician with a title to defend.
- Daeron, a foreign vocalist with a dark past.
| Major Characters: Daeron, Eönwë, Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Expletive Language, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Mild), Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 3 | Word Count: 5, 795 |
| Posted on 3 September 2018 | Updated on 8 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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The Wedding of Hador and Gildis. 3. by hennethgalad
Fingolfin, chosen to stand at the side of Hador, whom he loves, reflects on the wedding after the feast.
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Hador, Hathol, Lalwen |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 424 |
| Posted on 8 September 2018 | Updated on 8 September 2018 |
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The Wedding of Hador and Gildis. 2. by hennethgalad
Hador writes in his journal before his wedding.
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Hador |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 875 |
| Posted on 8 September 2018 | Updated on 8 September 2018 |
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The Wedding of Hador and Gildis. 1. by hennethgalad
Not the wedding speeches.
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Hador, Hathol, Lalwen |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 322 |
| Posted on 8 September 2018 | Updated on 8 September 2018 |
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Scattering of Shadows. by hennethgalad
Arien and Tilion, before and after the Darkening of Valinor.
| Major Characters: Arien, Gandalf, Glorfindel, Tilion |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 5, 212 |
| Posted on 8 September 2018 | Updated on 8 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Scattered Pearls by Grundy
"And many pearls they won for themselves from the sea, and their halls were of pearl, and of pearl were the mansions of Olwë at Alqualondë, the Haven of the Swans, lit with many lamps." The Lindar have their own history, and it's somewhat different in the telling than the Noldorin version.
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Finarfin, Finwë, Olwë, Original Female Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 7, 312 |
| Posted on 7 September 2018 | Updated on 7 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Something Spicy by Ysilme
Lacking experience sometimes means making mistakes and can have unexpected consequences. Like making new friends, or finding love.
(First chapter rewritten and extended)
| Major Characters: Erestor, Gildor, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General, Humor, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: B2MeM 2018 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 3, 013 |
| Posted on 3 January 2017 | Updated on 7 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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There, Not Back Again by eris_of_imladris
Primula Brandybuck Baggins is faced with the toughest decision of her life after a near-fatal accident in the Brandywine River. While deciding her destiny, she shares a meal with an ancient elf whose own experiences will influence Primula’s fate, and the world’s.
Written for TRSB18!
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama | Challenges: Discovery |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 8 | Word Count: 14, 468 |
| Posted on 6 September 2018 | Updated on 6 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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West we will return by Failisse
For those mariners Turgon sent west, but of whom only Voronwë returned. A short story for August's Discovery Challenge
| Major Characters: Círdan |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure | Challenges: Discovery |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 905 |
| Posted on 6 September 2018 | Updated on 6 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Halt in a Long Voyage by Himring
Tuor and Idril must go on voyaging on Earrame forever.
But their friends on Tol Eressea find a way to help them deal with it.
| Major Characters: Elves, Idril, Tuor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: Discovery |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 589 |
| Posted on 5 September 2018 | Updated on 5 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Cradle of Stars by Dawn Felagund, Elleth
After the Darkening of Valinor, Anairë is sent to Alqualondë to offer aid and allegiance after the horror of the kinslaying. There, she finds Eärwen, her lover of old and beloved friend, left to care for her people amid her own inconsolable grief. Anairë and Eärwen will care for each other as they mourn the myriad ways their lives have changed forever with the Darkening and the exile of Anairë's family. It may be the rekindling of their ancient love that is the only force with strength enough to save them--and their people. Anairë/Eärwen; written for the 2018 Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang.
| Major Characters: Anairë, Eärwen, Finarfin, Indis, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 24 | Word Count: 21, 747 |
| Posted on 3 September 2018 | Updated on 5 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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On Wings of Storm by StarSpray
When the dragons come, so does Vingilot--and Earendil is not alone on board.
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Elwing, Eärendil, Nienna, Olwë, Original Character(s), Radagast, Saruman |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, General, Het | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 11, 143 |
| Posted on 5 September 2018 | Updated on 5 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Discord and Harmony by Independence1776
Young and in love, Nerdanel and Fëanor investigate the reality behind the Ainulindalë.
| Major Characters: Aulë, Fëanor, Manwë, Nerdanel, Varda |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Het | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 6, 331 |
| Posted on 5 September 2018 | Updated on 5 September 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Name Every Star by StarSpray
After Doriath's fall, Nellas heads east, with Dior's sons in tow.
| Major Characters: Eluréd, Elurín, Nellas |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: Discovery |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 694 |
| Posted on 4 September 2018 | Updated on 4 September 2018 |
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The darkening of hearts by Nuredhel
When Fëanor realize the truth about his son's realtionship with his cousin he tries to break the two apart by forcing Maedhros into a marriage. What he fails to realize is that he by doing this is introducing an innocent third person into the family, a young nis who does firmly believe that this will be the end of everything. How can she survive when hearts turn dark and cold and the light itself is stolen from them. Can she ever find true love? And will the truth about her unusual life ever be revealed?
| Major Characters: Ainur, Amras, Amrod, Aredhel, Argon, Beleg, Caranthir, Celegorm, Curufin, Elves, Finarfin, Findis, Fingolfin, Fingon, Finrod Felagund, Finwë, Galadriel, Indis, Mablung, Maedhros, Maglor, Maiar, Mandos, Manwë, Melian, Melkor, Nerdanel, Noldor, Original Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Sons of Fëanor, Turgon, Valar, Vanyar |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Erotica, Het, Horror, Romance, Slash/Femslash, Suspense | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Incest, Rape/Nonconsensual Sex, Expletive Language, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic), Sexual Content (Mild), Sexual Content (Moderate), Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 14 | Word Count: 116, 996 |
| Posted on 23 August 2018 | Updated on 23 August 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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"Home is behind" by hennethgalad
Hador Lórindol travels with his father Hathol to the home of Gildis to meet her parents.
| Major Characters: Hador, Hathol |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 841 |
| Posted on 21 August 2018 | Updated on 21 August 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Eglairaith. by hennethgalad
Fingolfin sends Hador away before Nargothrond lest he fall in love with Finrod.
(Assumes that Finrod loves Glorfindel. See 'Eithel Ivrin' if you like, though it’s not necessary)
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Hador, Orodreth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 205 |
| Posted on 20 August 2018 | Updated on 20 August 2018 |
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Beyond All Hope by Independence1776
After the War of Wrath, Maglor is released from Angband-- but there is still the matter of his Oath.
| Major Characters: Eönwë, Maglor, Melkor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 486 |
| Posted on 19 August 2018 | Updated on 19 August 2018 |
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This...socks!! by Nuredhel
Ever wondered where the socks which disappear in the washing machine end up? Well, wonder no more, here is the answer to that age old conundrum....
| Major Characters: Elves, Melkor, Orcs, Original Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Sauron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 962 |
| Posted on 17 August 2018 | Updated on 17 August 2018 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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