All credit goes to Tolkien, Jackson and @GreenScholarTales, and to @yavanna_kementari for inspiring me to write fanfiction in this universe. This story is set in @GreenScholarTales's LOTR fanfiction series universe.

Originally titled "An Oasis In Harad." The first installment of a series. Isolated in a desert oasis, on the outskirts of Far Harad, a warrior escaping the chaos of war, a traveler escaping conflict at home, and their loyal steeds, a horse and a war camel, are thrust together into a journey of epic proportions as Death passes through Harad. Who will survive? WARNING! Does have a graphic death scene. Don't read if you're sensitive to that sort of thing

"I'm not afraid of dying. But living in a world without you... that terrifies me." - Ranata Suzuki

"It's simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren't any dragons." ~Sarah Ban Breathnach A story from Bard II POV as he watches the best Kings of his time, Brand of Dale, and Dain II of Erebor with his son Thorin III. The kings yearn for dragons to vanquish, as a new dragon comes upon them in search of the One Ring. Cover Art (c) The Marvelous Jay Lockwood Carpenter Link to his facebook ----> https://www.facebook.com/Jaylockwoodcarpenter/ Cover (c) @Crimson-n-Clover While the story is mine, the world and characters belong to Tolkien <3

The prophecy of the serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, tells of a very special individual who shall restore him to his throne to rule over the earth. That special person is Anochti (ANN-uck-tee). She is raised by the Aztecs, trained to become the greatest warrior ever to walk the earth. For the prophecy also speaks of a powerful enemy that will do everything within their power to prevent her from fulfilling the prophecy... Her destiny. When Anochti learns that her village is in grave danger, she must do everything to protect it- even if it means being banished for her efforts. Leaving behind all she's ever known, Anochti must travel to 1890s Rio de Janeiro to uncover the tomb of Quetzalcoatl and restore him to his rightful place, becoming the super hero known as Mother Nature. (Book #1 in the Lionheart Superverse) "The Legend of Mother Nature is the first superhero book on Wattpad that had me binge-reading for hours. If you're looking for the next 'Avengers,' start here." @michh_44 "The author writes with a high degree of descriptive ability and creativity, both of which make the story colourful and engaging....The Bardic College would happily recommend this book to any fans of the Marvel/DC franchises out there who are looking for a fresh new take on origin stories." @TheBardicCollege Featured on @superhero's 'Girl Power!' reading list. 1st place winner in the Fly High Awards. 1st place winner in the Masquerade Awards. 3rd place winner in @kissmecait's Super Awards. 1st Place winner in the Bookie Stars Awards. Awarded Most Eloquently Written in the Super Awards. Category Winner in the Jupiter Awards for the action category. **Mild violence throughout (nothing descriptive) **Racism **Brief sexism I condone none of the above^^ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

The grey-eyed daughter of a great warlord's favorite concubine, Sabriye an-Nafi is the apprentice of the renowned Bone Witch of her father's kingdom on the edge of the Mûmakil jungle. Much to her disgust, the old crone only teaches Sabriye deceit, how to offer fraudulent services in exchange for gold and favors. As a young woman, Sabriye is disillusioned by what she has seen and does not believe in the powers of their revered Dark Lord. Until she receives a vision that could mean the destruction of her people. (My Harad entry for "The Distant Land Awards: A LOTR Writing Contest")

AFTER the Battle of Five Armies, an elf prince journeys to the north of Middle Earth in search of the mysterious Strider. But to also escape the grief of a 'love unspoken' as well as the oppressive regime of his father, King Thranduil. There among the Dúnedain, Legolas finds friendship, adventure, a sense of humor and a female ranger who is not quite what she seems. Is he fated to forever love another unrequited? And what of the broken relationship with his father, will the prince's choices drive a deeper wedge between them? A classic love story, filled with adventure and intrigue, but ALSO a journey into the unwritten years of the beginning of an epic friendship with Aragorn; all set prior to 'The Lord of the Rings'. *Feb 2018: 2nd in The Middle Earth Awards* *June 2018: 2nd in Arkenstone (The Hobbit) category, The Tolkien Awards* *July 2018: Official Featured Wattpad Fanfiction* *Jan 2019: #3 in Romance Hotlist (181k stories) -0-0-0-0-0- I may have nicknamed this story 'Pride and Prejudice for Elves', our silver-haired princeling has several centuries of repression he needs to work through, as well lighten up - before he can become the elf that we know and love in LOTR! The story is COMPLETE! All votes and comments greatly appreciated. I'd be absolutely thrilled to have you join me on this journey of self-discovery in Middle Earth. The best writing in this story belongs to @GreenScholarTales, who kindly allowed me to weave my romance into her story, 'Starting Anew.' Please go and see her other works and her original series on Wattpad, The Book of Terrus. The beautiful painting on the cover was kindly loaned by the highly talented Irishmellow, see her awesome work at https://irishmellow.deviantart.com/ Copyright: Tolkien owns all the familiar characters, Jackson & Co. own Tauriel and the starting premise, Green Scholar owns several significant events and almost all of the rangers ... but one, Wren, she is all mine!

Legolas is faced with a single choice, time and time again: Should I Stay? Centuries would pass him by, on and on, whilst he would remain. Not only time, but friends as well. What does this world have to offer then? Would death be more welcome than the pain that life is thrusting upon him? *the amazing cover was made by SineadRobyn. Thanks to her!*