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The New Shadow

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Copyright (c) 2024 - S. C. Watchman

Dedicated to my friends Jessi, Patrick & Dylan.

The New Shadow is an unfinished thriller by J.R.R. Tolkien, set in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, about 100 years after the events of The Lord of the Rings. It was meant to be a sequel, that takes place around the end of the reign of Aragorn's son, Eldarion, and the return of darkness to Gondor despite Sauron's defeat. The fragmentary narrative explores the discontent brewing among the people, who have begun to lose faith and revert to old, evil practices.

The story's main character, Borlas, an elderly man who remembers the history of the War of the Ring, speaks with a younger man named Saelon, who hints at the rise of a sinister cult among Gondor's youth. There is a sense of unease as Borlas suspects that Saelon may be involved with these dark forces.

Tolkien, however, abandoned the story after about 13 pages, feeling that it lacked the same depth as his previous works and that the primary conflict of Middle-earth had already been resolved with Sauron's fall.All Rights Reserved

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Immortalitui // Faramir 🥀 by Katiethestag

"Without love, immortality is a punishment. With it, a life drowning in pain." "Well then what are we if we do not suffer for that immortal love?" Arathiel. Sister to Elrond and elf of Rivendell. Daughter of Half-Elven parents, Arathiel has been battling her mortal and immortal nature for her entire life. She has walked Middle-Earth for centuries. From before the creation of Mordor and the rise of Sauron to the day that The Ring resurfaced for the final time. Arathiel watched it happen. She watched as The Ring was forged and she swore an Oath to destroy it. Now, after years of being lost in time, The Ring has been found and the Fellowship to cast it to fires of it's origin has been tasked. Her one and true purpose on Middle-Earth has shown itself. She can finally finish what it was she set out to do, but nothing is as easy as that. Arathiel knows this more than most. She has never loved in her life. No love more than that she felt for her brother or own kind. That familial love that didn't fade. She feared to fall so deeply for someone. She had seen heartbreak and she had seen loss, and yet, perhaps love isn't what she fears, but rather who it is her heart softens for. Who, in her thousands of years, breaks that wall of ice. FaramirxOC (Books 1-3)

Hinder by xDRAG0N0VAx

'Things unforeseen may hinder' Even though devastated by Boromir's death, Rowan Reed tries to focus on finishing the Quest of the Ring. Knowing The Lord of the Rings story will change-in some aspects-because of her, certain developments still catch Rowan by surprise. The epic trilogy is coming to an end with the largest and hardest battles, but Lady Galadriel's prediction worries her the most. She doesn't want to leave, especially by death. |Sequel to Linger| Original cover by: @Meisha13578 Edited by me

The Last Stand: A Defenders of Middle Earth AU by GerithorDunedain

The North has fallen. Mithlond burns. Frodo never returned from Mordor. Now the tide of darkness rises unchecked, sweeping across Middle-earth like a second great shadow. In this alternate retelling of the War of the Ring, the free peoples stand scattered and broken. Glorfindel, once a beacon of light, is taken by Sauron, his fate unknown. Caledorn, a solemn elven warrior, is sent east in search of Rukil, a rebel Easterling warlord who may hold the key to survival. Meanwhile, Gerithor, a seasoned Dúnedain ranger, and the dwarf Kalan brave the storm in the South, seeking to aid Helm's Deep before it is crushed beneath the weight of a united host of Orcs, Corsairs, and traitors. As alliances fray and hope fades, a handful of heroes must rise not to win, but to endure. To buy time. To light a single torch against the night. Because sometimes, the end is not victory. Sometimes, the Last Stand is all that remains. Following the events of Defenders of Middle Earth Part One, this AU details what would have happened if the Fellowship, and Gerithor's company, had failed in their tasks. NOTE: The cover is made with AI. My other covers are original, but as a soon-to-be father I cannot afford a photoshop subscription anymore. Sorry!

Aria the Black (Book 2 of the Daughters of Durin Trilogy) by RavonnasRebellion

Even after the line of Durin is saved by Ravonna the White and the Company, darkness still lurks unpunished in the shadows. When Gandalf happens upon the one Ring to rule them all, the noble rulers of Erebor, Thorin Oakenshield and Ravonna the White, send their very own daughter, Aria, to meet with the high leaders of their realm. The Fellowship of the Ring is soon forged, and hope seems within reason for the fate of Middle Earth. But, for too long Aria's parents had kept a dark secret from her, one that compromises the Fellowship and even Middle Earth's survival itself. Will she overcome it? Or will Aria fall into the darkness, as her very own mother almost did? This is a sequel to Ravonna the White, my first Fanfiction novel following the adventures of the Company in the Hobbit. It is also the second book of my Trilogy, Daughters of Durin, taking place in Middle Earth. DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters besides from Ravonna and Aria. Aside from the main storyline, any other scenes or events are my own. All other rights go to J. R. R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson for the original works, the movies and novels of the Lord of the Rings. I also do not own this image, credits go to it's rightful owner.

Love That Cannot Be (A Legolas and Aragorn story) by Nightsong97

Legolas longs to be with the man he cares for, the man he trusts, but that is not easily done. Aragorn, the new King of Gondor, has more on his mind than an elf who cares deeply for him. Legolas flees Gondor, to get away from his pain. What he does not realize is that his heart is slowly failing because of his sadness. What will happen between the two men? Will they ever have the love that is only talked about in stories? Disclaimer~ I do not own any of the characters in this story, they are all owned by the marvelous J. R. R. Tolkien. So, I hope you guys don't mind the artistic license I have taken to make this story come to life. I hope you guys enjoy it, and send me ideas if you would like.

The standard bearer (Elrond x oc) by dopanime

Summary: Set during the last alliance Epic adventure and love story (Elrond and Original Character) against the backdrop of the Last Alliance. Action-packed and big on plot. Why is the last daughter of an impoverished House of Man journeying through hardship and sorrow to the High King of the Noldor? The answers will take you from the Outlands of Gondor, through the Battlefields of Dagorlad to the very gates of Barad-dur - and beyond.

"Into Your Arms" - A Thorin Oakenshield Fanfic by TorturePyjamas

●Completed● Thorin Oakenshield, the surviving heir to the Lonely Mountain, has resigned himself to a life of solitude, with his sister, nephews and friends his only light. When an opportunity to take back his home arises, he jumps at the chance. But when someone from his past makes a comeback, everything he has ever known falls into disarray. In a tale of adventure, desperation, lost love and redemption, forces will collide with apocalyptic consequences. And will love conquer all in the final battle?

The Lastborn: A Middle Earth Story(Book 1)(EDITING) by GerithorDunedain

Before Frodo's journey began, the shadows had already returned... Sauron, the Dark Lord of Mordor, has risen once more-his power spreading far beyond the black land and into the wild North. There, the Witch-King of Angmar stirs old terrors, unleashing a forgotten enemy upon the remnants of Númenor's proudest line. The Dúnedain, last of the kings of men, stand on the brink of extinction. And only one stands in the way. Gerithor, a nineteen-year-old ranger burdened with a legacy he barely understands, must rise to meet a threat older and darker than he's ever known. As war looms and allies falter, his choices will echo across the age-and shape the world to come. Set two decades before The Fellowship of the Ring, this untold chapter of Middle-earth weaves into the vast tapestry of the War of the Ring. Come now, and hear the tale of Gerithor, Lastborn of the Dúnedain... **No copyright infringement intended** CURRENTLY EDITING (Highest rank: #11 in Ranger)

Return Of The Shadow by MonsterCupcake61176

Sauron has returned to Middle Earth. His power is complete with the one ring. As his power spreads over Middle Earth. He continually searches for Isildur's heir, who is the one being he fears. But Aragorn and his people have vanished. The free people of Middle Earth have been enslaved. Those who could have stopped Sauron are dead. There is no hope. The 2nd book in the Edge of a Knife series. Dedicated to Mossfire946

Princess of Arnor - The King's Regent (Under Edit) by vykiknighthadley

At the dawn of the Fourth Age in Tolkien's Middle Earth, a Queen's duty is no fairytale! While Legolas travels with the fellowship, leaving Thranduil to prepare the Woodland Realm for their greatest challenge!! But when the last flames are extinguished, who will be left standing? Book Two in the House of Greenleaves series (Don't forget to read Daughter of Arnor first). This book is subject to a complete Re-edit now that book one is finished. Please note my books follow the Lord of the Rings book lore and chronology as much as possible.

Beyond the Rings: The Legacy of the Last Age by Authorr10

~ work in progress ~ uploading every Sunday ~ "He is known in the Wild as Strider," his father Thranduil had said to him, before Legolas embarked on that journey to the North, seeking the son of Arathorn amongst the Dúnedain. Yet nothing in those words-or in the King's measured tone-had prepared him for the path already carved before him. A path that would not only alter his fate but entwine it with that of a stranger he meets in the shadows of a pub in Bree. Years later, as the War of the Ring fades into legend and the twilight of the Third Age gives way to the dawn of the Fourth, this unfortunate encounter follows the elven prince still. What then began as a diplomatic mission becomes a web of choices and consequences bound by a power older-and perhaps more perilous-than even Sauron's Ring. Alliances will be tested and from the echoes of the Old War new shadows will rise threatening to unravel the peace that was so hardly fought over to be claimed. What will it take to preserve what was won, and who will rise to pay the price when peace begins to fracture? An ongoing tale inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, this story delves into the untold corners of Middle-Earth-a journey of loyalty, sacrifice, and the unseen forces of fate that shape us all. Join the adventure, and help shape the unfolding tapestry of myth, mystery, and heroism displayed not by heroes but from those who bear its cost. ~ Book 1 out of 4 ~

Seeds of the White Tree by GreenScholarTales

A story of the Fourth Age of Middle-Earth, told primarily from Prince Eldarion (Aragorn and Arwen's son) of Gondor's perspective. Sauron is defeated and the West is at peace, but there are still ghosts to face, and stories to be told. Featuring Aragorn, Arwen, Legolas, Gimli, Faramir, Eowyn, Eomer, Elladan, Elrohir, Imrahil, Lothiriel, Elboron, Elfwine, Eldarion and his sisters. ~ 1st Place winner of "Most Realistic" of 'The Character Awards' (2018) ~ ~ Judge's Favorite fanfiction winner of 'The Goddess Awards' (2018) ~ ~ Repeatedly ranked 1st in Wattpad's 'FourthAge' tag ~ ~ Ranked 1st in Wattpad's 'Haradrim' tag as of June 11th (2020) ~ Part 3 of the 'Tales Untold' LOTR canon-filler trilogy Cover design by @Stars_Alight

Serafina the Grey (Book 3 of the Daughters of Durin Trilogy) by RavonnasRebellion

In the final chapter of Ravonna and Aria's story, the latter's daughter, Serafina, is born. Meanwhile, the Return of the King is upon the Fellowship, and the war for control of Middle Earth is about to begin. The dwarves of Erebor still March undeterred towards Mordor, but worry does not arrive short of King Thorin Oakenshield and Queen Ravonna the White. For Aria, their sole heir to the throne, is still held captive in the Shadow Realm by the dark lord himself, and they are powerless to stop him. His secret weapon still grows stronger within Aria's womb- Serafina. But once Serafina is born, Sauron is about to make his debut back into the mortal world, and with none other than her help. Immediately, she falls to Sauron's alluring spell within the darkness, but the question is, will she be able to defy it? And will she bring herself into the light, to join her true family for the first time? This is the third and final Fanfiction novel in my trilogy, Daughters of Durin. The first book, Ravonna the White, follows her adventures with the Company of Thorin Oakenshield, and how she falls in love with the King. The second, Aria the Black, follows Thorin and Ravonna's daughter, Aria, with her and the Fellowship of the Ring as she discovers a dark secret about her true heritage. And the final novel in this trilogy (this one), Serafina the Grey, follows the finale to the Lord of the Rings franchise, the Return of the King. DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters besides from Ravonna, Aria, and Serafina. Aside from the main storyline, any other scenes or events are my own. All other rights go to J. R. R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson for the original works, the movies and novels of the Lord of the Rings. I also do not own this image, credits go to it's rightful owner.

Dreams of Power [ Lord of the Rings x Silmarillion ] by Silmarilz1701

Fourth Installment in the Fëanoriel Chronicles. It is Year 50 of the Fourth Age of Middle Earth. The Reunited Kingdom prospers, having mostly recovered from the Battle for Arnor fifteen years prior. Relations are being fostered between their neighbors, including the elves of Ithilien, the dwarves of Aglarond, and men of Rohan, Harad, and Dunland. Minas Tirith has become a hub of activity and growth. But all that is about to change. Rhûn, still at odds with the Reunited Kingdom, and a stronger nation than ever, has been taken over by a leader known in Gondor's past as the only truly evil queen. With a necromantic ritual, the Queen of Cats is brought back and she wants to return home. She wants her throne back. Prince Eldarion and his companions now face a threat truly beyond their comprehension. Damning consequences are inevitable. * First Place in Fanfiction in the Aluris Awards * First Place in Fanfiction in the Grand Dame Awards (Majestic Inc.) * Fun fact: storyline is partly inspired by The Wolf Queen Awakens quest line from Skyrim, and Queen Potema's history.

Gwaedh [Legolas Love Story] by MoonStoneAndStars

Elarinya, a woman with an elvish name, was one of the many terribly affected by the War of the Ring. Even though Sauron was defeated, evil still lurks in the shadows. On the 6th year of the Fourth Age, fate leads Elarinya to stumble upon the path of some members of the Fellowship. Will this meeting be enough to keep the darkness at bay? The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit's characters belong to J. R. R. Tolkien and Peter Jackson. Other original characters were of my creation. Storylines follows mostly the movies, although it introduces some of the books' details. Highest classifications achieved: #1 at Legolas Greenleaf #1 at Legolas Fanfiction #1 at Legolas x OC #1 at LOTR Fanfiction #2 at LOTR #2 at Legolas Love Story

The Forgotten Daughter (Aragorn Fanfiction) by Grneyes0987

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"Without love, immortality is a punishment. With it, a life drowning in pain." "Well then what are we if we do not suffer for that immortal love?" Arathiel. Sister to Elrond and elf of Rivendell. Daughter of Half-Elven parents, Arathiel has been battling her mortal and immortal nature for her entire life. She has walked Middle-Earth for centuries. From before the creation of Mordor and the rise of Sauron to the day that The Ring resurfaced for the final time. Arathiel watched it happen. She watched as The Ring was forged and she swore an Oath to destroy it. Now, after years of being lost in time, The Ring has been found and the Fellowship to cast it to fires of it's origin has been tasked. Her one and true purpose on Middle-Earth has shown itself. She can finally finish what it was she set out to do, but nothing is as easy as that. Arathiel knows this more than most. She has never loved in her life. No love more than that she felt for her brother or own kind. That familial love that didn't fade. She feared to fall so deeply for someone. She had seen heartbreak and she had seen loss, and yet, perhaps love isn't what she fears, but rather who it is her heart softens for. Who, in her thousands of years, breaks that wall of ice. FaramirxOC (Books 1-3)