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.

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.

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.

The Bearer of Light

Published on 10 March 2012 | Short Story | Reader's Choice 

Fëanor has been summoned from exile by the Valar to attend a feast on Taniquetil and with the expectation that he bring the Silmarils. His refusal to bring the Silmarils reveals the growing madness of his House and the forebodes disastrous events to come.

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.

Reembodied

Published on 9 September 2010 | Short Story | Award Winner | Reader's Choice 

Tata was said to be the first of the Noldor to awaken at Cuiviénen, yet the histories never speak of him again. Uncomfortable and indecisive as a leader, he nonetheless rejects the summons of the Valar to Valinor, recognizing a fundamental wrong in the ideas they preach. This is the story of his life.

The Peril (and Potential) of Unleashing Lightning in a Fishbowl

Published on 5 July 2018 | Short Story | Reader's Choice 

Caranthir is a socially awkward public servant and Amarië is a politically radical performance artist when a prestigious battle of the bards entices them to come together in an unexpected friendship that produces an even less-expected new musical genre. Also featuring the printing press, underground nightclubs, an electric guitar, and Caranthir's bitchy resting face. Part of the Republic of Tirion series but you don't have to be familiar with the other stories to understand this one.

This work is part of the collection Republic of Tirion.

Prayers about Rain

Published on 17 March 2014 | Short Story | Author's Choice | Reader's Choice 

Finwë has left his people and chosen exile alongside his son Fëanor. Indis, left behind as his regent, must determine the best course of action for his forsaken people, but her choice to pass the regency to her son Fingolfin seems fraught with peril amidst the divided Noldor.

Evidence Of

Published on 4 June 2007 | Ficlet | Reader's Choice 

A possibly-crazy Maglor, a decidedly weird Maedhros, and a lifetime of memories that might explain why Maglor chose the fate that he did. 500 words.

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.