Haldir and Melpomaen of Lothlorien develop a relationship beyond the expected as they travel from the Golden Wood to Dale and back via Mirkwood - where they also meet Legolas. AU, slash. Adult rating for graphic M/M sex, but no violence or language. Intended to explore Elven sexuality and social/philosophical attitudes, this story is now complete. By Celandine.

What happens when an eternal bond goes awry? Melpomaen finds himself in Imladris without Haldir; angst and lots of it.

Mr. Bilbo "learns Sam his letters."

At the end of Elessar's life, others also chose to depart from Middle-earth.

Mithril Awards 2004 Semi Finalist for "Best Characterisation - Ensemble"

How did Denethor ever end up married to Finduilas of Dol Amroth? And given that Aragorn was in Gondor at the time, under the name Thorongil, might he not have been interested in this courtship? This romance is told partly through the eyes of each of the three individuals involved (plus Imrahil), and partly through the medium of letters between them all.

Mithril Awards 2004, Runner Up for "Best Novel/Serial"
Mithril Awards 2004, Semi Finalist for "Best Romance or Erotica - Het"

Was Finduilas really the only woman Denethor ever loved? Prequel to "Courting the Lady."

A collection of filks, of various sorts, which will expand if and when the muse strikes.

Faramir spends an afternoon with his memories. Vignette, written for the "Don't Worry, Be Happy" challenge at HASA.

A vignette of the Steward's family. Boromir watches Denethor and Faramir, and is confounded by what he sees.

While visiting the Dwarves in Erebor after his Birthday Party, Bilbo goes to Dale to buy a new scabbard for his sword. Vignette written for the Bilbo's Birthday Challenge. No objectionable content. By Celandine.

2003 Mithril Awards Finalist - Best The Hobbit

In response to the Denethor Poetry Writing Challenge, I humbly submit these misbegotten lines.

Haldir's dreams lead him to decide to join the rangers that protect the Golden Wood. AU. Adult themes.

More carols sung in Middle-earth, by various folk.

In Valinor, Galadriel has a trying moment when talking to her cousin Maedhros. After Maedhros and his other cousin Fingon discuss matters with his mother Nerdanel, the latter confronts his father Feanor with some hard truths. Each chapter can stand alone. Silmarillion-based. AU, humor. No language or violence, very mild implied sexual situation - slash. By Celandine.

An assortment of carols sung by various Middle-earth folk - Elves, Hobbits, Dwarves, and Men - written for the LotR Holiday Carols Challenge. Some humorous, some darker.

Years after Smaug's demise, Dissa, a young girl from Laketown, searches for treasure on the bottom of Long Lake. Written in response to the Quickies: 2002 challenge. No objectionable content. By Celandine.

At Henneth Annun, Faramir mentioned that he had first met Gandalf as a boy in Minas Tirith. That time must have been a turning point in his life. The present story also explores the relationships between Faramir, Boromir, and Denethor. Last of the Steward's Family sequence. Some mildly adult themes, but no violence, sex, or language.

In Minas Tirith, the young Boromir gets two very different lessons in language from his parents Denethor and Finduilas. Cameo by Faramir. Second of the Steward's Family sequence. No objectionable content. By Celandine.

In Lorien, Gimli hears Haldir and Legolas converse about many things: trees, Dwarves, secrets kept and told. How can the dead be best honored? AU in some respects, primarily bookverse but influenced by the film.

How do you say goodbye? Finduilas of Dol Amroth must make some difficult decisions on what to say to Imrahil and Adrahil while visiting her family, and later to Denethor, Boromir, and Faramir in Minas Tirith. Third of the Steward's Family sequence. Some adult themes, mild sexual situation, no violence or language, serious angst. By Celandine.

How Arda came to be... Based on the Silmarillion, this is a retelling of the Ainulindale by one of the Valar, with just a hint of romance. By Celandine.

In Minas Tirith, Denethor and Ecthelion prepare for the annual Steward's Feast to celebrate the end of the year. Boromir hopes for a sword as his gift, but Finduilas warns him that he may get something else. First of the Steward's Family sequence. LOTR-based, no objectionable content. Written in part as a response to the Winter Solstice Celebrations Challenge. By Celandine.

Tar-Miriel, the last Queen of Numenor, reflects on her life as the ships commanded by her husband Ar-Pharazon sail to Valinor in the West. Brief reference to implied non-con sex, but nothing explicit; no language or violence. By Celandine.

Boromir teaches Faramir how to swim on the banks of the Anduin. Vignette written for the Quickies: Qtr 1, 2003 Challenge at HASA.