Author: Cathleen
Title: The Eve of Efenniht
Rating: G
Theme: Believe It or Not!
Elements: Spooky
Beta: Dreamflower
Author's Notes: This is movie-verse due to the timeline regarding when the Fellowship left Rivendell. A very special “thank you” to my wonderful beta, Dreamflower, for all of her help in getting this story whipped into shape. I’ve ( Read more... )

The October Challenge stories, with the theme of "Believe It or Not!" have now been posted. The prompt for these stories was an adjective conveying a certain mood. Each story was to include a supernatural or unbelievable element. We’ve had fifteen entries so far.


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Author:  Wormwood
Title: Dreams Of a River
Rating: G
Theme: Believe it or not
Elements: Uncanny
Summary: Who is dreaming who? With Faramir, Barahir and Boromir etc.
Author's Notes: The use of rope soaked in wine and sugar is a real method for attracting moths.
Word Count: 2090 words

( Dreams Of a River )

Slow, slow, the beat of my heart

Chill, chill, the winter wind blows

Freezing forever my moment and flow…

“Aye, ‘tis better,” Celirwen’s voice rejoined from the bottom of the well.

Forever frozen in the bottomless Void….

“I will check on the kettle now,” Cúronel’s voice said. “It simmers a little.”

“Perhaps the fire needs more wood,” Celirwen suggested. ( Read more... )

Author: Dreamflower
Title: Dragonsblood
Rating: PG-13 for violence
Theme: Believe it or not
Elements: The word gruesome.
Author's Notes: Much of the dialogue was taken from The Hobbit Chapter XIII, "Inside Information". The general sequence of events are taken from The History of The Hobbit: Part Two, Return to Bag End Chapter XI, "The Lonely ( Read more... )

Title: When All Was RemadeAuthor: Larner ( Read more... )

Author: Thundera Tiger
Title: Hollow
Rating: PG
Theme: Believe it or Not
Elements: Mysterious
Author Notes: I'm not sure this exactly fits the theme or elements, but in my defense, this section of the books was always something of a "mystery" to me. Additionally, I need to note that a few portions of dialog were taken directly from Tolkien's The ( Read more... )

Author: Ellynn
Title: The Omen
Rating: PG
Theme: Believe it or not
Element: Shuddery
Beta: Larner
Author's notes: In history, comets were often considered the heralds of wars, famine and death, so I use that motive in this story. Of course, in our world, the nature of comets is today well known; in the story, I give them supernatural origin.
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Author: Antane
Title: Haunted
Element: creepy
Rating: G
Summary: Mayor Samwise thinks of the ghosts that inhabit the Shire Not a scary story (the muse could not come up with one) and so likely not exactly what is being looked for, but I hope you enjoy nonetheless. Elanor and Frodo-lad are in it also with unnamed camoes by the rest of the clan.
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Author: Thevina/thrihyrne
Title: A Rose Among Thorns
Rating: G
Theme: Believe It Or Not
Elements: "dim"
Betas: booneda and brumeux77
Author's Notes: I've not written any Tolkien in a while; I hope you enjoy this fanciful tale involving my favorite race in M-E.
Summary: What would be truly unexpected within Dwarvish society? Maybe someone like Dimvin.
Word Count: 1086

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