Chapter 11: The Restless Botanist
Chapter 12: The Frivolous Festival
Chapter 13: The Botanical Lunatic

Chapter 14: The Cursed Celandines

Epilogue

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"I did not flee the Balrog, I shall not flee the brambles," he snapped, hacking away at yet another thorny shoot that had attached itself to his thigh. "If a botanist managed to get up there ( Read more... )

Chapter 10: The Surprising Steward

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"Never in the history of Arda have so many Elves been so wrong, maybe with exception of the smiths in Eregion!"

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Chapter 8: The Painful Truth

Chapter 9: The Nightly Ruckus

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"Elrond! Once you die, you will go to the Halls of Waiting, maybe with exception of Fëanor, who is rumoured to have ended up as filling of an hourglass on Námo's desk. I should know, for I have died and went through the process."

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Chapter 7: The Crucial Question (link goes to AO3)

Glorfindel looked at the books and scrolls scattered across the floor, then he made a discovery which sent his blood pressure soaring. He gestured at a small book which lay on the récamier.

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Chapter 5: The Infamous Notebook (links go to AO3)

Elrond wishes this house to be one for peace and learning. Excellent idea, but these are times of war, and so we have nothing but warriors here. Even the librarian carries bow and arrows. I am as useful as a barber in Moria.

Chapter 6: The Insignificant Difference (links go to AO3)

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Chapter 4: The Frightened Librarian
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"I do not understand why you are upset. It is only a study, and Lindir needs the place!"
"Well, he will have to find another one then, for that one is taken," Gildor snapped. And with that cryptic comment, he just left Glorfindel standing there and hurried out of the library.
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Chapter 3: The Lengthy Pistils (link goes to AO3)

"I forgot to close the door; maybe there was a draught," Lindir suggested.

"A draught?" Glorfindel arched his eyebrows, then looked at the book in his hands.

"You might find this a most fascinating and educational read."

He held the book out to Lindir, who took it and studied the title.

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Chapter 2: The Hidden Notebook
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"What was this study used for, Elrond?" he asked. "Was it part of the library?"

Elrond looked uncomfortable, which did not escape Glorfindel.

"Of sorts," Elrond slowly replied. "It dates back to the time when this place was founded, and - but really, must we dwell here?"

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Chapter 1: The Efficient Minstrel (link goes to AO3)

Who would be better suited to deal with a restless spirit than one who has already experienced the afterlife? Alas, Glorfindel finds that obstinate Elves do not become more docile in death. And if he wants Lindir to return order to the Last Homely House and love to the life of Lord Elrond, ( Read more... )

I hope this will bring all Age of Sail aficionados out there a little extra-cheer. May you and your loved ones have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed Yule! Neither is complete without a decent ghost story, read by candlelight, accompanied by a mug of hot cocoa.

THE RADIANT BOY (*.pdf file)
Four Ghost Stories from the Age of Sail
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