Yule Lights

Published on 30 December 2019 | Short Story | Gift Story 

As the new lord of Ost-in-Edhil, Celebrimbor must preside over a Yule festivity lacking what he loved of the celebration when he was younger, elements that have become fraught by association with Fëanor, but Annatar has a surprise for him.

Boundaries

Published on 18 July 2019 | Short Story | Gift Story 

Fingon is constantly pushing Maedhros's boundaries, but this time, he has gone too far. Put on mandatory sick leave after an injury, Maedhros decides to spend his three weeks recuperating alone, setting Fingon on a chase across Aman to find and make amends to his lover ... and yes, transgress one more boundary, one more time.

Víressë

Published on 4 January 2016 | Short Story | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

As Sauron's reach lengthens, Winter lingers overlong in Gondor. In the midst of cold, despair, and the slow march to war, Boromir kindles a forbidden love affair with an unknown errand-rider that creates intrigue and betrayal.

Hastaina

Published on 12 February 2010 | | Author's Choice | Award Winner | Gift Story 

While embarking upon an Arctic expedition in hopes of discovering secret knowledge that might relieve the marring of Arda, a loremaster of Tirion makes a much darker discovery that undermines the very foundation of his belief. Inspired by the style and mythology of H.P. Lovecraft.

Essecarmë

Published on 21 December 2005 | Short Story | Award Winner | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

Curufin, the fifth son of Fëanor, is said to have been his favorite. Why did Maedhros get passed over for this honor? This story looks at Eldarin naming traditions and the family dramas they create.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

Daytracer

Published on 2 January 2014 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Gift Story 

After the Darkening of Valinor, the Aulendur struggle to find a way to bear aloft the final fruit and flower of the Two Trees. Nerdanel finds a unexpected ally in Arien, who helps her discover the secret knowledge that will return the world to light.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

An Ordinary Woman

Published on 27 January 2008 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Award Winner | Gift Story 

A more realistic interpretation of Lúthien's story, how she came to enter her people's legends, how she met Beren, and how Finrod got himself into deep trouble.

When the Stars Smile

Published on 21 December 2005 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Gift Story 

A romantic comedy about how Caranthir met his wife and developed his disdain for the House of Finarfin.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

The Ship of Light

Published on 1 January 2017 | Short Story | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

Elwing is a troubled child, acting out to avoid facing the trauma of her past. During the survivors' first Yule at Sirion, mariners from Balar bring gifts to the refugees, and inspired by their benevolence, Elwing and Eärendil remake an old tradition into a new symbol of hope.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

The Longest Night

Published on 7 January 2010 | | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

In the depths of a bitter winter, Finrod Felagund receives an invitation from Bëor to attend a strange midwinter festival in honor of the longest night of the year.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

The Coronation

Published on 23 December 2007 | Short Story | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

Nerdanel, Finarfin, and Eärwen on the day of Finarfin's coronation.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

Stars of the Lesser

Published on 29 November 2007 | Short Story | Award-Nominated | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

Young Pengolodh meets his first Fëanorian beside the sea, as Celebrimbor attempts to replicate Fëanor's greatest accomplishment: harnessing light.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

Rekindling

Published on 1 December 2007 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Award Winner | Gift Story 

Fëanor and Nerdanel meet again at the end of the world. A tale of loss and redemption.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

Paper

Published on 18 October 2005 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Award Winner | Gift Story 

Curufin escapes to the realms of fantasy to escape the pressures of his family and discovers the thrill of first love.

This work is part of the collection Felakverse.

Hatred

Published on 7 June 2006 | Ficlet | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

First it was duty, then it was friendship. Now hatred stands in for the forbidden passion Maedhros and Fingon. 400 words.

Bone-White

Published on 7 September 2016 | Short Story | Gift Story | Reader's Choice 

After wandering accidentally near to Mandos, Caranthir encounters a procession delivering his newly reembodied brother back to the world: Maedhros. Caranthir breaks into his tent, and the two discuss healing, mutability, and the things that will never change.

This work is part of the collection Republic of Tirion.