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Blood wells to the surface, hot and sticky. It runs over Curufin’s hand and down Finrod’s neck, the smell almost overwhelming. Finrod thrashes when Curufin presses fabric against the wound with enough force that darkness dances along the edges of Finrod’s vision.
He is breathing harshly, and it sends pain lacing through him with every inhale, every exhale. His hands have found Curufin’s legs, his wrist, nails digging into fabric and soft skin.
Finrod would apologise, but he does not think that he has anything but curses and confessions within him.
Finrod gets hurt. Curufin does what he must.
Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Curufin |
Major Relationships: Curufin/Finrod |
Genres: Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Moderate) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 767 |
Posted on 14 October 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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"Would it help,” Maedhros starts, his tone pensive and his fingers pressing more firmly against Maglor’s jaw. “Would it help if I did not forgive you as easily? If I punished you for what you did not, could not do?”
It takes a moment for Maglor to understand, Maedhros pushing images into his mind—of rope and chains and bruised skin, of pain and pleasure mingling without release.
It makes him shiver, the thrill quickly followed by shame hot enough that he wants to flinch from it.
Maglor is unable to let go of his guilt. Maedhros gets inventive about it.
Major Characters: Maedhros, Maglor, Fingon |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros/Maglor |
Genres: Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Adult | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 981 |
Posted on 5 October 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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“A pity,” Fingon says, and his grin looks only a little forced. “Will you dance with me regardless?”
Maedhros first instinct is to say no. Elbereth, he should say no. But he looks at Fingon with his flushed cheeks, the braids coming loose, the banked hope in his eyes. The way the slant of his mouth reveals that he expects a rejection, and how he asks regardless.
Maedhros has always been terrible at denying him anything. It is why he had put half a continent between them, why he knew that coming here was a mistake before he so much as left Himring’s walls.
Maedhros believes that Fingon deserves something better. Fingon disagrees.
Major Characters: Maedhros, Fingon |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros |
Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 5, 046 |
Posted on 30 September 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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It is too much to ask, Findekáno knows. If there is one thing he understands it is loyalty, the way it sits on your shoulders, the crushing weight and comforting form of it. Maitimo can no more turn his back on his family than Findekáno can, and that, more than anything, has always been their most wretched similarity.
One last meeting on the Eve of the Fëanorians' exile.
Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros |
Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 137 |
Posted on 21 September 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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Maglor had expected it to give him an edge. He had not expected to level the battlefield and the forest, everything but Maedhros who remains, untouched and staring at Maglor as if he has been awoken from a long and terrible sleep.
Even their horses are gone. Maglor’s throat feels as if he has swallowed glass.
The first time they are attacked after Maedhros' rescue, Maglor handles it very well.
Major Characters: Maglor, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Maedhros/Maglor |
Genres: Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 111 |
Posted on 20 September 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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Maglor comes alive beneath it all the same; is not proud of the noise that makes it out of his throat and cannot bring himself to care, not even a little. He pushes closer, greedy suddenly, so greedy.
They used to do this often, in a time long past; back when the Trees still washed Aman in hallowed light, when their family had been its own world, without running brothers and mad fathers. Back when there were not yet cousins and mountains of guilt between them.
After Maglor loses the Gap, Maedhros offers comfort in the only way he still knows to.
Major Characters: Maglor, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Maedhros/Maglor |
Genres: Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Adult | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 256 |
Posted on 2 August 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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“Show me your hand,” Maedhros says, once he seems satisfied. At Fingon’s frown, he rolls his eyes. “Your finger; you cut yourself before I got here.”
It hits Fingon like a punch. He had forgotten, the pain fading into the background, and now here Maedhros sits, alcohol and gauze in his naked lap because Fingon had cut himself on what was once, long ago, meant to be a betrothal gift.
He is sure that somewhere, some Vala is laughing at him.
In the wake of Fingolfin's death, Fingon's first instinct is to run East. It has been long years since Maedhros' arms meant comfort, and yet, at the end of it all, it may have been one of his better impulses.
Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros |
Genres: Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 17, 364 |
Posted on 13 June 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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In that time before he had taken himself and his brothers East, taking Fingon back to his bed had been the last thing on his mind. After, in his cold fortress and alone with his thoughts, he had almost been grateful for it, for never having asked. As if this was something Fingon would still want—the ruined body, the betrayals like landmarks etched into it.
A sweltering summer day during the Long Peace, a cool lake, and a revelation; it is enough to bring back together what Maedhros thought lost.
Major Characters: Maedhros, Fingon |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros |
Genres: Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 520 |
Posted on 14 June 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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This, them, is a caricature as well. Fingon unleashes another row of blows upon Maedhros and does not think about the way it feels like penance and revenge both. Does not think about how this is the only way he still knows to touch Maedhros without fear.
After Thangorodrim, Maedhros needs to re-learn how to fight. It goes about as well as can be expected.
Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros |
Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 525 |
Posted on 15 June 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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Strands of hair fall red like blood upon black stone, and Fingon’s hands don’t shake the same way that Maedhros isn’t trembling. Which is to say that neither of them does, but it is a careful, arduous exercise of restraint and bitten tongues.
In the aftermath of Thangorodrim, not everything falls back into place easily. But Fingon is nothing if not patient, and if giving Maedhros what he needs means silencing his own demons, well—there is no one that Fingon would rather do it for.
Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros |
Genres: Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 476 |
Posted on 29 March 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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The firelight splays golden across them, and he listens to Curufin's breathing
Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Curufin |
Major Relationships: Curufin/Finrod |
Genres: Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 202 |
Posted on 25 June 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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Maitimo had allowed it, his eyes dark and knowing, even as it was a gamble. There is only one person who is known to wear gold in their hair like this; there is only one thing that wearing someone’s token means.
Much the same way that a crown signifies allegiance, Findekáno thinks, as Maitimo kneels in front of their grandfather’s throne.
The copper circlet Maitimo is crowned with is a work of art. He finds that he likes it much better on another's brow.
Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros |
Genres: Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 672 |
Posted on 10 June 2024 | Updated on 7 March 2025 |
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On a scouting trip to Dorthonion in preparation for the Fifth Battle, Maedhros, Fingon and Fingon's wife Alphangil find themselves embroiled in a battle for Alphangil's life when a traitor strikes. Will their relationship survive the fractures and trials ahead?
Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Unnamed Female Canon Character(s) |
Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros/Unnamed Canon Character |
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Poly, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Adult | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn, Violence (Moderate), Violence (Graphic) |
Chapters: 9 | Word Count: 28, 857 |
Posted on 6 March 2025 | Updated on 6 March 2025 |
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The impossible happened – a Silmaril has been stolen from Morgoth’s crown. Maedhros decides to reunite the People of Beleriand against the Enemy and attack him while he is still unprepared (which is by no means less impossible). Meanwhile, in the hidden city of Gondolin, Lord Glorfindel of the Golden Flower pursues the meaning of his recurring nightmares, only to find himself in the centre of a secret ploy against the ever-growing power of Maeglin Lómion in the King’s Council.
The People of Beleriand are astir; and as the strings of our heroes’ fates tangle, a dark shadow creeps above the North – the Fifth Battle approaches. And to what end, no one could dream...
Major Characters: Original Character(s), Curufin, Erestor, Glorfindel, Maedhros, Sons of Fëanor |
Major Relationships: Fingon & Maedhros, Ecthelion & Glorfindel, Maedhros & Maglor |
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Animal Abuse, Character Death, Mature Themes, Torture, Violence (Graphic) |
Chapters: 39 | Word Count: 197, 160 |
Posted on 22 April 2021 | Updated on 3 March 2025 |
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In a mostly-starless void, the Star of Earendil is shown glowing within reach of a silver full Moon with the last flower of Telperion upon it. Drawn using MS Paint. A poem called "Connection" is also shown:
As Earendil
rises for the first
time
He sees Tilion
And knows that
he is not the
Only watcher
over Arda.
There is a
connection
forged.
Major Characters: Eärendil |
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
Artwork Type: Word Art |
Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Posted on 2 March 2025 | Updated on 2 March 2025 |
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If you love The New York Times' game Connections, this collection includes Tolkien-themed Connections games featured in our newsletter.
Major Characters: No major characters listed |
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
Genres: Fanwork Collection | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Posted on 8 January 2025 | Updated on 28 February 2025 |
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Stella Getreuer-Kostrouch has always felt deeply connected to the character of Elu Thingol. In this interview, Quente asks about this connection and how Stella sees Thingol as unjustly treated by many in the fandom.
Dear Elrond, It feels a little silly to be writing this to you while you are sleeping right next to me, but I cannot sleep.
Major Characters: Elrond, Elros |
Major Relationships: Elrond & Elros |
Genres: Family, General | Challenges: Dark Matter |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 039 |
Posted on 28 February 2025 | Updated on 28 February 2025 |
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Tyelkormo was currently outside the house, hiding from his mother.
It was nearly winter and every winter was peak matchmaking activity time in Tirion’s palace. So Nerdanel focused more on her sons at this period since she wanted them to make a good impression so they could find a good wife as was proper for young adult elves.
Alas, Tyelkormo didn’t want that.
Works for the Sitcom Bingo : We need a distraction, Failure is the Only Option, and getting volunteered (poor Makalaurë's dramatic so he enjoys being volunteered, worry not, no minstrel was harmed in the writing of this fic).
Major Characters: Celegorm |
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
Genres: Crackfic, Family, General | Challenges: Jubilee, Sitcom |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 11 | Word Count: 10, 728 |
Posted on 26 January 2025 | Updated on 28 February 2025 |
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A oneshot on the complex relationship of Maglor, Maedhros, and giving.
For Maedhros & Maglor Week 2025.
Major Characters: Maglor, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Maedhros & Maglor |
Genres: Family | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 926 |
Posted on 23 February 2025 | Updated on 23 February 2025 |
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When Maedhros goes to parley with Morgoth’s army after Fëanáro’s death, Celebrimbor sneaks out to join him, and the consequences are dire.
Rated M for graphic violence (primarily torture). First three chapters were posted only on AO3 in 2024.
Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Curufin, Maedhros, Sons of Fëanor, Sauron, Melkor |
Major Relationships: Celebrimbor & Curufin, Celebrimbor & Sauron |
Genres: Alternate Universe, Family, Horror, Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: Adult | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings, Torture, Violence (Mild) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 324 |
Posted on 23 February 2025 | Updated on 23 February 2025 |
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It was well-established knowledge amongst all their brothers that if they did something that made Makalaurë suitably upset, he would retaliate by playing his pipes very early outside the offending brother’s window.
However, while Maitimo was certain that he had done something to earn this assault on his ears, he could not for the life of him figure out what it was.
(In which Maitimo is the latest victim of Makalaurë’s early morning bagpipe playing.)
Major Characters: Maglor, Maedhros |
Major Relationships: Maedhros & Maglor |
Genres: Fluff | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 641 |
Posted on 23 February 2025 | Updated on 23 February 2025 |
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For years, people had said that Imladris, or Rivendell in the common tongue, was a wonderful place. It was peaceful, it was beautiful, it was welcoming—a perfectly lovely place to be.
What many of them neglected to mention was that despite the hospitality of its residents and the beauty of the valley, Imladris was rather…unnatural.
(A Castle Glower AU)
Major Characters: Elrond |
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
Genres: Alternate Universe, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 139 |
Posted on 23 February 2025 | Updated on 23 February 2025 |
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An army marches to the War of Wrath.
Major Characters: No major characters listed |
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
Genres: | Challenges: Dark Matter |
Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
Posted on 22 February 2025 | Updated on 22 February 2025 |
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An Orc is writing to their loved one in the War of Wrath.
Major Characters: Original Character(s), Orcs |
Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
Genres: Drama, Experimental, Ficlet | Challenges: Dark Matter |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: In-Universe Racism/Ethnocentrism, Violence (Mild) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 295 |
Posted on 22 February 2025 | Updated on 22 February 2025 |
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