In the new age of men a collection of stories have come to life far beyond
your imagination, allowing one a further glimpse into the lives of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee, long before and after their journey to Mordor.

Created from my love of Tolkien's beloved classic The Lord of the Rings,
the stories here at Memoirs of the Shire are gap fillers so to say, that seamlessly fit into the original tale. Many of the stories that appear here were brought to life with information found among the writings of Tolkien's appendix and epilogue to The Lord of the Rings.

Over the years these stories have grown and they are now gathered together here, so others who also share my love for Tolkien's work can enjoy them, just as I took great pleasure in writing them. All of the tales appear in the order in
which they should be read and they also include a short description of the
story as well. Please feel free to share this site with others who may find a place in their heart for the tales here at Memoirs of the Shire.


MEMOIRS OF THE SHIRE FANFICTION COLLECTION


MID SUMMER ROSES

A tender tale about the day Frodo first came to meet a very young Samwise shortly after he arrived in Hobbiton to live with his Uncle Bilbo

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WHERE HE CAN NOT FOLLOW

Frodo wakes in the tower of Cirith Ungol shortly before he is rescued by Sam

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A LIGHT OF HOPE

Sam reflects on Frodo's fate and his own after stopping for a rest under
the dark skies of Mordor

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THE DARKEST HOUR

Merry witnesses the Eagles bringing Frodo and Sam back from the fires of Mount Doom after the One Ring is destroyed and shortly thereafter Pippin is brought back from the Black Gates after being crushed by a troll

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ONLY THE STRONG

After Frodo, Sam and Pippin have been brought to The Field of Cormallen, Merry is left to fight with his emotions as his friends lay in deep slumber
until the day they finally wake

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AMID THE WHISPERING TREES

When Merry and Pippin find Sam keeping vigil over Frodo, Pippin speaks of
a rumor he has heard telling of what others truly think did happen to
Frodo and Sam at the chasm of Mount Doom

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THE FRAGRANCE OF ITHILIEN

Frodo wakes in Ithilien after being rescued from Mount Doom

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AN AWAKENING WITHIN ITHILIEN

Sam wakes in Ithilien after being rescued from Mount Doom

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REMEMBRANCES OF THE PAST

Upon his return to Rivendell after destroying the One Ring, Frodo finds
himself haunted with painful memories of the journey to Mordor

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A SIMPLE GARDENERS HANDS

With the coming of a new spring, Frodo finds himself unable to write and is given a lesson in friendship on how to find himself once more

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THE LADY OF BREE SERIES

A series of four stories surrounding the adventures of Lily Butterbur, Barliman Butterbur's niece, who eventually crosses paths with Frodo ten months after his return to the Shire, also features many more original characters

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SO MUCH IS EVERLASTING

When the pain from Frodo's wound wielded to him on Weathertop returns to him two years after the journey to Mordor, Sam gives Frodo something he
has been keeping close at hand since their return home from Rivendell

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WHEN SHE SMILES

Frodo spends an evening with Elanor the eve before he sails over the sea

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TO THE HAVENS

A touching and emotional farewell to a dear friend

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TEARS BEYOND THE HAVENS

Sam reflects on the moments that come to pass after returning home
from the Grey Havens

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MATTERS OF THE HEART

Rose presents Sam with a gift left to her by Frodo the day he departed
the Shire to sail over the sea

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WHEN TWILIGHT FADES

Sam and Elanor share a moment together late one evening
before the light of the fire

based upon the events in Tolkien's epilogue to LOTR
which you can read here as it appears in
THE HISTORY OF MIDDLE EARTH THE END OF THE THIRD AGE

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AT YEARS END

coming soon

Sam follows a tradition he has been celebrating every Yule
since Frodo left the Shire

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AS THE STARS BRIGHTLY SHINE

Sam presents Elanor with a gift on her wedding day
that once belonged to Frodo

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THE LURE OF THE SEA

After the passing of his dear sweet Rose, Sam feels as though
the sea is calling him home

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REFLECTIONS

Elanor visits her father in the autumn after her mother passes and together they share memories of days long forgotten when she finds something in the pages of the Red Book last read when Frodo was still in the Shire

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A WHITE GULLS CALLING

Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's poem The Sea Bell

Late one evening Samwise Gamgee hears something that he has not heard
in well over sixy years... the call of a gull from the Grey Havens

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STILL WATERS

After many years pass in the Blessed Realm,
Frodo finds himself longing to see Sam once again

Sean Astin has his own copy of this story, details can be found inside

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A LONG AWAITED ADVENTURE

After Sam sails over the sea his eldest son Frodo finds himself longing for an adventure of his own and it soon will be had when he must travel to Gondor
to see an aging Merry and Pippin

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BY GONDOR'S GRACE

A touching story about the final moments Merry and Pippin spend together before their passing in Gondor

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JOURNEY OF HOPE

During the fourth age of men the cities begin to crumble after the loss of their king, but within the falling city of Edoras the survival of men may rest in the hands of a young man named Wilhelm




RECENT UPDATES


1 - 29 - 08

I've given the website a fresh new
look and in weeks to come some
more additions will be at hand.

Also added the FAQ page that was
on the site when it was first online
so be sure to check it out!

Some new revisions of the stories
have been added and a new tale
titled At Years End should be put up shortly. The stories that were
associated with the Lady of Bree
are now included on one page and there will soon be another story
added to finish off that series.

The six year anniversary of this site is just one month away and I'm looking forward to having this site around for many more years to come.



THE MOTS FAQ

Curious to know the answers to some rather interesting questions posed by readers of The Lady of Bree series and the other stories here as well?
If so just
click here and you'll be taken to a FAQ section featuring excerpts from Tolkien's writing answering all the questions I've received thus far. You can even submit your own questions here too!


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INTERESTING INFO

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AFFILIATES

SPECIAL HONORS


2002 - 2004
Monthly featured LOTR fanfic author at Gateway Monthly

JUNE 23, 2004
Website featured as
site of the week at
Ringers Lord of the Fans



LOTR TRAVELS


Here is a listing of various LOTR related events which I have attended over the years.

DECEMBER 16, 2003

Trilogy Tuesday Screening
Maumee, Ohio

JUNE 26 - 27, 2004
Origins Gaming Convention
Columbus, Ohio
Sean Astin appearance

OCTOBER 13, 2004

Barnes and Noble Bookstore
17th Street New York City
Sean Astin booksigning

OCTOBER 16, 2004
US Premiere of LOTR Exhibition
Boston, Massachusetts
Sean Astin in attendance


visitors since Solmath
in the year of 2002
Shire Reckoning

 

last updated
the 29th day of Afteryule
in the year of 2008
Shire Reckoning

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