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Msg# 7179

Other Nominations Pt 12 Posted by Marta Layton June 24, 2006 - 14:11:39 Topic ID# 7179
Story ID: 815 · "New beginnings" by Perelleth · (Other Fiction: Novel)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Times: Second Age
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3927
Story Summary: Settling down -and departing- becomes an entangled -and
somewhat hilarious- family matter in Lindon, during the first years of
the Second Age. Featuring almost everybody: Cirdan, Gil-galad, the
Peredhil, Finarfin, Celeborn, Galadriel, Celebrimbor, Erestor, Oropher,
a host of Teleri, Sindar, exiled Noldor, Noldor from Aman, a dwarf lord,
an irate Telerin prince, a smitten seabird and a nonplussed Vanyarin heir.
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Story ID: 908 · "Don't Panic!" by Boz4PM · (Other Fiction: Epic)
Rating: PG-13  Strong language in earlier chapters, especially in
chapter four when Penny is extremely upset and angry. However, after
that point most chapters are a G-rating.
First Choice Category  Times: The Great Years
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4250
Story Summary: Penny is panicking. Where is she? How did she get here?
How is she going to get home and whose backside will she kick first when
she does? A woman lost in Middle Earth wearing only her pyjamas. This
can't be good... This story was a response to a fic-challenge on OSA:
"Stuck (Really) in Middle-earth - We've read them before: 21st c. gal is
zatted back to Middle-earth. But what would it really be like for a
modern person to find herself (or himself) in Middle-earth? Fic should
tackle such issues as getting lost, not having appropriate survival
skills, craving twinkies and other processed-food treats, having no air
conditioning, being surprised by the plumbing (or lack of it) situation,
experiencing uncomfortable allergies to dragon scales, etc. The intrepid
time-traveller could also answer, once and for all, those niggling
questions (do elves wear underwear?) and set the record straight. It
contains angst, but also a lot of humour, indeed it tries to span both
the drama/ ...
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Story ID: 795 · "Come When You Are Ready" by EdorasLass · (Other
Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG-13  Disturbing imagery & description
First Choice Category  Genres: Alternate Universe
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4736
Story Summary: Denethor walks the halls of the Citadel, and wonders
where everyone else has gone.
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Story ID: 853 · "Shadow of Himself" by EdorasLass · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13  Complex themes
First Choice Category  Genres: Alternate Universe
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2334713/1/
Story Summary: 20 years after the Ring War, Legolas and Gimli uncover a
secret in Pelargir Port.
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Story ID: 752 · "An Empty Saddle to Fill" by Anoriath · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG-13  Adult themes
First Choice Category  Races: Men
Story's URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?STID=5486&SPOrdinal=1
Story Summary: Of Theodred and Eowyn
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Story ID: 856 · "Evenstar" by Mar'isu · (Other Fiction: Ficlet)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Times: The Great Years
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2776935/1/
Story Summary: Arwen contemplates her position at the feast for Frodo.
Fellowship of the Ring.
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Story ID: 919 · "Whispers in the Dark" by Marigold/SlightlyTookish
CoAuthors · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG-13  Rated PG-13 for slash content
First Choice Category  Races: Hobbits
Story's URL:
http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadSlashStory?storyID=596
Story Summary: In Fangorn Forest, Merry and Pippin have a necessary
conversation, and make an important decision.
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Story ID: 827 · "The Short Cut" by Garnet Took · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4194&cid=16381
Story Summary: There's a reason Pippin believes that "Short cuts make
long delays".
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Story ID: 778 · "The Circle" by Karenator · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG  Mild violence and paranormal events
First Choice Category  Races: Men
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4745
Story Summary: Halbarad takes his youngest son, Hurin, on his first
ranger patrol. What was supposed to be routine takes a turn into the odd.
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Story ID: 918 · "Thief of Hearts: How Pippin Stole Merrys Heart" by
pipkinsweetgrass · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1400945/1/
Story Summary: Merry remembres meeting Pippin for the first time.
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Story ID: 916 · "Whispers of the Dragon" by Shirebound · (Other Fiction:
Medium Length)
Rating: PG  Mild violence
First Choice Category  Times: The Great Years
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4105
Story Summary: AU imagining of the Fellowship's journey down the Anduin
between Lórien and Amon Hen. The story occurs during the same ten days
as in FOTR, but with a few side-adventures and revelations along the
way. A bit of FrodoHealing, a bit of PippinHealing, some tricksy
Saruman, Fellowship bonding, riddles, teasing, danger, and a deeper look
into how the Ring slowly went to work on the Steward's noble son.
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Story ID: 896 · "At Crickhollow" by Dana · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG-13  Rated PG-13 for slash content.
First Choice Category  Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://dana.lightindarkplaces.net/writing/fan/ac1.htm
Story Summary: Pippin wonders what it will really mean to follow Frodo.
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Story ID: 897 · "Until After" by Dana · (Other Fiction: Ficlet)
Rating: PG-13  Rated for slash content.
First Choice Category  Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://dana.lightindarkplaces.net/writing/fan/ua.htm
Story Summary: And, really, it wasn't that he wanted home, but something
familiar would be a welcome relief.
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Story ID: 831 · "An Army of Tooks" by Mariole · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG  Discussion of warfare, emotional issues
First Choice Category  Races: Hobbits
Story's URL:
http://www.west-of-the-moon.net/servlet/ReadGenStory?storyID=495
Story Summary: Pippin rides to Tuckborough to bring reinforcements for
the Battle of Bywater.
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Story ID: 721 · "The Lost Hunter" by tuxedo_elf · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: R  Semi-graphic slash.
First Choice Category  Times: First Age
Story's URL: http://rumil.shanksadelic.net/slash/TheLostHunter.html
Story Summary: Oromë reflects on what he and Celegorm once had, before
the oath and the kinslayings tore them apart.
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Story ID: 680 · "The Little Hobbit" by Claudia · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: PG-13  Some sexual thoughts, desires
First Choice Category  Genres: Alternate Universe
Story's URL: http://community.livejournal.com/claudiafics/7074.html
Story Summary: A "take off" on The Little Mermaid. Frodo wishes to
become a Big Person so that he can live the life of a Ranger. Old Widow
Brandybuck can help. But of course it has a price.
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Story ID: 681 · "Holding Moonlight" by Claudia · (Other Fiction: Short
Story)
Rating: R  Sexual situations
First Choice Category  Genres: Romance
Story's URL: http://community.livejournal.com/claudiafics/1941.html
Story Summary: Frodo meets a Ranger in the woods of the Shire.
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Story ID: 955 · "The Letter" by Gryffinjack · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Races: Hobbits
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4692&cid=18711
Story Summary: After the destruction of the Ring, Pippin ponders how to
tell his parents he is safe, but can't seem to find the right words...
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Story ID: 929 · "Cacophony" by Gwynnyd · (Other Fiction: Ficlet)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Genres: Humor
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4342&cid=17132
Story Summary: Eru creates time. Will he regret it? Written for the Yule
Mathoms Challenge on the prompt "14 fickle Valar".
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Story ID: 930 · "Hope Eternal" by Gwynnyd · (Other Fiction: Ficlet)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Races: Men
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4342&cid=17125
Story Summary: Aragorn must decide what to do with a band of captured
orcs. Written for the Yule Mathom's Challenge - "21 ornery orcs" prompt
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Story ID: 775 · "The Acceptable Sacrifice" by Larner · (Other Fiction: Epic)
Rating: PG-13  Discrete discussions of sexual feelings; discussions of
suicidal thoughts; character deaths
First Choice Category  Genres: Drama (includes Angst)
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4134
Story Summary: He had thought he'd made the ultimate sacrifice, but
found he'd survived. How to make the sacrifice acceptable?
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Story ID: 979 · "The Singer" by Pearl Took · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: PG-13  violence, suspenseful situation
First Choice Category  Genres: Horror
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4756&cid=19024
Story Summary: Years after the War of the Ring, Sir Peregrin Took once
more serves his King against a nameless fear while in Minas Tirith with
his son, Faramir.
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Story ID: 956 · "A Creature Of Fire" by daw the minstrel · (Other
Fiction: Novel)
Rating: PG  Violence
First Choice Category  Races: Elves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=3490
Story Summary: Set in the year 2770 TA, this story follows Legolas
through adventures both personal and canonical. Those who recognize the
date from "The Tale of Years" will know that a creature of fire is about
to descend on Dale.
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Story ID: 934 · "Gimli's Tale" by Pearl Took · (Other Fiction: Short Story)
Rating: G
First Choice Category  Races: Dwarves
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3789&cid=14682
Story Summary: After the War of the Ring, Pippin catches a cold and
needs to stay in bed. The members of the Fellowship tell him stories to
keep him entertained. This is Gimli's tale - a story passed down through
generations of Dwarves to help them see themselves the way their Maker
(Aule) sees them.
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Story ID: 809 · "Better Than Frodo Baggins" by Inkling · (Other Fiction:
Short Story)
Rating: PG  emotional abuse; angst
First Choice Category  Genres: Drama (includes Angst)
Story's URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=4181
Story Summary: How do you compete with the best hobbit in the Shire?
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