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The Haradric Whore and Her Son (124): annmarwalk/EdorasLass CoAuthors
URL: http://just-ann-now.livejournal.com/104821.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Contains implied historical rape and murder
told from third party's present-day POV, male and female prostitution,
two fairly explicit instances of male sexual intimacy (the same scene
from two points of view), portrayal of younger man kept in comfort by
Boromir
Romance Partners: Boromir/OMC
A Haradric woman and her son struggle for survival in the White City.
When the young man catches Boromir's eye, life becomes both simpler
and more complicated for all involved.


A Moment in the Morning in Bree (731): Budgielover
URL: http://budgielover.livejournal.com/52077.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A gentle story set before the forming of the Fellowship; the 'getting
to know you' period during which strangers become friends. A Moment in
the Morning in Bree, in which the hobbits observe a very strange habit
of Men.

On Far Fields (106): Dwimordene
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=3568
Teen, Reason for Rating: Story contains themes and references to adult
sexuality that parents may not wish children to read, regardless of
childrens' level of comprehension.
Romance Partners: m/m
They fought for Sauron, died for folly, but above all, they stood for
honor. The enemy dead of Pelennor field get their elegy, and Andrahar
of Dol Amroth faces an array of private demons. Story in the
"Best-loved Sons" cycle. Reads best with knowledge of "Discovery," by
Isabeau of Greenlea.

Silver Blossoms Blown (646): Ignoble Bard
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=324&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: No objectionable content.
Romance Partners: N/A
Varda meets the Elves for the first time.

Feet That Wander (576): Linaewen
URL: http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter.cfm?stid=5223
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Tom Bombadil sets a lost and wandering stranger upon the right path to
his destination. This tale was originally entered as a submission in
HASA's "Tales Unheard" challenge.

Dorwinion Wine (663): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3065&cid=11875
General, Reason for Rating: implied hangover
Romance Partners: N/A
Written for the hobbit_ficathon "Rivendell" challenge. A minstrel of
Rivendell acquaints a visitor from Lothlorien with a very special
house-guest.

Yule Tails (303): Pearl Took
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=4170&cid=24064
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Horses and ponies are important in Middle-earth - especially to a
certain two youngsters. Little looks into a few Yule tides in the
lives of Pippin Took and Faramir of Gondor. This was written for Holly
as part of a Yule exchange at the LOTR_Community_GFIC group.

Sing My Worth Immortal (168): Perelleth
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5511
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Cultural exchange about the secret history of beer making, between
certain elven lady and a puzzled dwarf . Imladris, third age.

Worlds Within Worlds (237): Rubynye
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=900
Teen, Reason for Rating: Sex is clearly implied, even though the only
contact within the story is one character sleeping with his head on
another's lap and later a kiss.
Romance Partners: Halbarad, Frodo Baggins
On a misty morning, Halbarad reflects upon the Shire and its people.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Elves and Men

And so our friendship began... (281): Amarok
URL: http://naiceanilme.com/viewstory.php?sid=1245&chapter=1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some violence, but nothing graphic
Romance Partners: N/A
An elf is held captive by a group of humans, Strider among them...

The Legend of the Grey Riders (176): Jay of Lasgalen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5820&cid=24559
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Edoras,10th August 3019: After the funeral of Théoden, Elladan and
Elrohir learn of an ancient legend to which they hold the key. But
perhaps some mysteries best left unsolved?

To Give Hope (456): peredhil lover
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3435566/1/To_Give_Hope
Teen, Reason for Rating: Themes involving death.
Romance Partners: N/A
To give hope to her people, a young widow must face many changes and
learn to relinquish her greatest treasure. Gilraen, Elrond, the twins,
young Aragorn, Glorfindel.


A Little Misunderstanding (275): Radbooks
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5779
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Two years after Aragorn and Gilraen are taken to Imladris, Elladan and
Elrohir return to the village of Dolomar where they have an encounter
with a young Halbarad, who is both frightened and suspicious of the
two elves.

At the Last Minute (544): rhyselle
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5706&cid=24074
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Written as a challenge fic for a friend who spent the 2007 holidays in
hospital, write a Yule story featuring Legolas, Aragorn and
Glorfindel. Must contain a naked elf. In Aragorn's 49th year, grieving
at the death of his mother, he returns to Imladris at Yule, expecting
to find the Last Homely House celebrating the holiday as it had been
when he was young. But, when not in the company of mortals, Elves
don't celebrate Yule... or do they?

Not One of Us (542): StarLight9
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3628435/1/Not_One_of_Us
Teen, Reason for Rating: some descriptions of injuries
Romance Partners: N/A
King Elessar tells his eight-year-old son a story of his childhood.
Little Estel enters a skills competition for elven children, faces
contempt and disdain, and fights to prove his worth. At the end
Eldarion learns a valuable lesson.

First Name Terms (311): The Lady of Light
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3264939/1/First_Name_Terms
Teen, Reason for Rating: For orc violence and the tending of injuries
inflicted by an arrow.
Romance Partners: N/A
Injured in a fog ridden ravine near Lothlórien, Aragorn struggles to
win the confidence of a Galadhrim patrol—particularly that of their
mocking commander whose little fondness for humans rears when they
offer him reluctant succor.

Seas of Fate (487): Thundera Tiger
URL:
http://www.henneth-annun.net/stories/chapter_view.cfm?stid=2889&SPOrdinal=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A bit of advice on life, fate, and the sea from one old soldier to
another. Features Legolas and Imrahil.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Fixed-Length Ficlets

There and Back (89): Dana
URL: http://the-danamark.livejournal.com/197042.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
On the way to the Black Gate, and after.

Light of the Westering Sun (126): Dawn Felagund
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=280
Teen, Reason for Rating: mild sexuality
Romance Partners: Haleth/Caranthir
The non-canon pairing of Haleth and Caranthir remains a favorite for
the exploration of interracial romance upon Arda. This series of
double drabbles is about the life of Haleth and how it touched,
briefly and in love, upon that of Caranthir.

Another Prometheus (85): Gandalfs apprentice
URL:
http://www.silmarillionwritersguild.org/archive/home/viewstory.php?sid=128
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
There's more than one way to see Feanor's rebellion. A scholar of the
Fourth Age interprets his story.

A Meeting in the Tower Hills (374): Imhiriel
URL: http://www.tolkienfanfiction.com/Story_Read_Chapter.php?CHid=2901
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
The first encounter between the Númenóreans and the Men of Middle-earth.

A Large Bold Hand (10): Jay of Lasgalen
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=1712&cid=24219
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
`[Ori] could write well and speedily, and often used the Elvish
characters' – Gimli, in `The Bridge Of Khazad-Dûm'.

An explanation of how Ori came to know Elvish writing.

Epiphany (293): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5058&cid=24551
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Little brothers do grow up; and when they are of a different race need
to be recognized at last for their maturity.

A true drabble.


Where the Sky Kisses the Horizon, There My Dreams Lie (689): Lindelea
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=371&cid=14473
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Comfort is needed for a desperately wounded Frodo.

Lost Love (271): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/118543.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: Imrazór the Númenórean/Mithrellas
What did Imrazór the Númenórean and the Elven-lady Mithrellas feel
about their brief marriage and parting? A drabble from each side.

Star-songs of the Eorlingas (291): Tanaqui
URL: http://tanaquilotr.livejournal.com/119546.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some mentions of battle and death.
Romance Partners: N/A
Éowyn shares the star myths of her own people with her husband.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Friendship

A Cat in King Elessar's Court (66): agape4gondor
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5747
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
A royal descendant of Beruthiel's cats spends time with us,
reminiscing about life in Minas Tirith once a certain Hobbit arrives.
The scribe should not be held accountable for anything the Cat says!

A White Coverlet to Cool a Hobbit's Toes (73): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=812
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
After the quest, Frodo observes snow on the top of the mountain. He
remembers Caradhras and wants to experience it under better circumstances.

And all was made ready (427): Dreamflower
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5895
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
In which we see Aragorn's coronation, from a hobbit's eye view...

Good King Elessar (2): Dreamflower
URL: http://community.livejournal.com/hobbit_holidays/47573.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Young Frodo Gamgee is serving as a page to King Elessar, while the
King is holding court in his northern capital. A visit to the King's
nearby hunting lodge turns into quite an adventure. Resemblance to a
certain well-known holiday song is entirely intentional.

In Good Company (20): foxrafer (csevans8)
URL: http://foxyfics.livejournal.com/9478.html
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
A summer day filled with nice surprises, a pleasant walk in the
country, and reconnecting with old friends.

A Friend's Hug (142): Golden
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5605&cid=23595
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: N/A
Pippin and Arwen become friends, but the start is not easy.

Heart of the Wood (60): Kenaz
URL: http://kenazfiction.livejournal.com/70776.html
Mature, Reason for Rating: Non-graphic and implied slash.
Romance Partners: Beleg, Túrin
"...And Beleg and Túrin were companions in every peril, and walked far
and wide in the wild woods together." Six vignettes of Beleg and
Túrin, on the marches of Doriath and beyond.


Jewels of Light (394): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=23158
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Dwarf and Elf come to further appreciate one another as they observe
the rest of the Fellowship within Lothlorien.

A Dainty Dish (722): Linda hoyland
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=5875
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Merry and Pippin are disappointed to find their favourite food is not
on the menu when they visit Aragorn in Gondor.

Shelter From the Storm (315): SlightlyTookish
URL: http://slightlytookish.livejournal.com/245316.html
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
On Caradhras, Boromir finds a way to protect the hobbits from the
storm, and manages to ease their fears in the process.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Frodo and Faramir

Labour of Love (733): Aprilkat
URL: http://bottomsupfrodo.livejournal.com/15517.html#cutid1
Teen, Reason for Rating: MPreg, slash, menacing ruffians, graphic
ob/gyn, Renaissance hobbit-cursing
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir
Frodo is going to have Faramir's baby. Aragorn is in charge of his
ob/gyn exams; Frodo falls into the hands of ruffians, and Faramir
finds how feisty a hobbit can be in labour.

Many Branches (420): Baranduin
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=461&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: N/A
Just as Faramir promised, one afternoon he and Frodo sit on the wall
of Minas Tirith and get to know each other a little better.

Sun (223): Claudia
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=727
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Faramir discuss the rubble that was Minas Tirith after the
quest.

Of First Impressions and Old Friends (146): Dreamflower
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1789&chapter=1
General, Reason for Rating: N/A
Romance Partners: N/A
Frodo and Faramir consider absent friends after they meet in Ithilien.

Concerning Walls (112): Larner
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=3966&cid=23573
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Faramir meets the Ringbearer upon the walls of the city; they consider
the nature of walls, and Faramir hopefully sees one final one breached.


Put Aside Your Doubt (187): sophinisba solis
URL: http://thelastship.org/eFiction331/viewstory.php?sid=1782
Teen, Reason for Rating: Some dark themes, creepy imagery.
Romance Partners: N/A
At Henneth Annûn, Frodo wonders whether he should trust a man who
reminds him so much of Boromir.



SubCategory: Races: Cross-Cultural: Post-Ring War

A Great Cause for Concern (682): Alassante
URL: http://www.openscrolls.net/fanfic/story.php?no=3794
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
Legolas arrives in the Undying Lands with an unexpected companion and
has some explaining to do.


The Onion Riddle (13): Branwyn (Lady Branwyn)
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/warn.asp?sid=5643&CID=23874
Teen, Reason for Rating: Rated for sexual innuendo (in the context of
a riddle) and oblique reference to homosexuality.
Romance Partners: N/A
After the end of the War, a party of dwarves travels from Aglarond to
search for iron ore in Ithilien. Captain Beregond is honored to lead
their escort, but he finds that he still has much to learn about this
secretive people.

Parting Gifts (452): Fiondil
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=5627&cid=23685
General, Reason for Rating:
Romance Partners: n/a
Two friends say good-bye, but not before imparting gifts to one
another. Character death.

The Misty Month (454): Le Rouret
URL: http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterview.asp?sid=2837&cid=10981
Teen, Reason for Rating: "The Misty Month" describes labor and
childbirth rather graphically, and at one point in the story, Legolas
and Eowyn have a discussion about virginity.
Romance Partners: Faramir, Eowyn
Legolas earned the nickname "The Midwife of Gondor" during his reign
as the Green Knight, Lord Legolas of Dol Galenehtar. After a deadly
attack in the woods of Anorien, a pregnant Eowyn discovers why.

Dance of the Deer and Mûmak (559): Nieriel Raina
URL: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3788992/1/Dance_of_the_Deer_and_M_mak
General, Reason for Rating: n/a
Romance Partners: n/a
"By all that is stone, how did he talk me into this, a dwarf at an
elvish merry making?" Gimli visits Eryn Lasgalen after the War of the
Ring. Written for the ME Express Prompt 82: Music.

Frodo's Pointed Ears (729): sophinisba solis
URL: http://sophinisba.livejournal.com/34611.html
Teen, Reason for Rating: Implied sexual and romantic relationships
(same-sex and het)
Romance Partners: Frodo/Faramir, Frodo/Aragorn, Aragorn/Arwen
In post-quest Minas Tirith, Aragorn treats Frodo for an ear infection.