Shadow of Mirkwood
elven-archer
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  • Reads 12,717
  • Votes 576
  • Parts 34
  • Time 10h 28m
elven-archer
Complete, First published Nov 08, 2023
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In the heart of the cursed Mirkwood Forest, Legolas, the prince of the woodland realm, is haunted by an inexplicable feeling of being watched. Unbeknownst to him, his every move is shadowed by a female elf (I am not going to reveal the name), the enigmatic and fiercely skilled general of the Mirkwood army, who has vowed to protect her prince and her king - Thranduil.

Legolas, however, remains unaware of her presence. Every midnight, she cloaks herself in secrecy and ventures out to meet him, masking her identity. Under the cover of darkness, she observes him carefully. 

Amidst the looming threats of darkness creeping into Mirkwood, the unlikely bond between Legolas and the general becomes both a source of strength and vulnerability. When news of the One Ring's existence and its devastating power reaches the woodland realm, Legolas, along with a fellowship of brave companions, embarks on a perilous quest to destroy the Ring and save Middle-earth from the clutches of darkness.

In a tale of hidden identities, midnight meetings, and unspoken emotions, "Shadows of Mirkwood" explores the profound connection between two souls destined to protect their realm and, in the process, find solace in each other's arms. As they face the ultimate quest to destroy the Ring, their love becomes a beacon of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. Will their love withstand the challenges of secrecy, duty, and the temptation of the Ring, or will the shadows that brought them together also tear them apart?
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A broken promise(Thranduil Fanfic)

12 parts Complete

What is it like to love someone who holds you prisoner? Nellie has always lived her life helping her mother and three brothers. She has never really experienced anything past a forest where she spends most of her time. One day while sitting in the forest an unexpected man walks up to her. She has an idea of who the man could be but doubts that it was him. When Nellie wakes up she is in a strange place and all she wants is to return home. There is only one thing holding her back: Thranduil now holds her prisoner. Why does he hold her prisoner? Nellie asks herself this question everyday, but things are starting to change. She is becoming accustomed to life in Mirkwood. There is an unmistakable connection forming between her and Thranduil, but she has noticed the past few days she has awoken from strange dreams. As her feelings for him grow she finds herself running away but things never return to the way they were. Will she discover who she truly is? Will she ever reveal her emotions for the man who never let her go?

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