The Sailing Forth

Published on 21 July 2013 | Short Story | Author's Choice 

One oppressive summer in Tirion, Anairë is sent by her father to Alqualondë. A diligent scholar and obedient daughter, Anairë has never made time for love, but finds her womanhood awakened by the most unlikely of romantic partners: Eärwen, daughter of the Telerin king. As the summer draws to a close, both women must accept that their obligations to their families and people do not allow much space for their love.

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.

Detour

Published on 28 January 2017 | Short Story | Author's Choice 

It is the Fifth Age of Arda. Finarfin has unkinged himself and declared Tirion a democracy, and the Noldorin people are alive with the possibilities to be found in their new existence. Yet Maedhros, more than ten years after his release from the halls of Mandos, has retreated to a life of apathy and loneliness, until one day, Anairë comes to deliver him news that he never hoped to receive: His cousin Fingon has been released from Mandos.

This work is part of the collection Republic of Tirion.

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.

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.

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.

Eka and the Quen

Published on 8 September 2018 | Short Story | Author's Choice 

In a post-apocalyptic world where only scraps of humankind survive, Eka discovers the lingering fëa of an Elf and is able to imagine a very different world