Not everyone was ready to follow the Heir of Isildur to certain doom.  On the road to the Black Gates, a common soldier wrestles with fear and struggles to decide where his loyalties lie.

The Rangers enjoy Bilbo's party, though only from a distance.

Aragorn's attempt to impress Arwen goes awry.  Halbarad enjoys the result a little too much.

The age-old story of a wolf, a man, and a mountain.  Written for the Teitho Challenge "Mountains."

Aragorn has no idea how he ended up on this flooded hillside with a splitting headache.  He tries to put on a brave face for the concerned young man tending him, but it would be much easier if he could remember who this man is.  A birthday fic for Lindahoyland.

In the aftermath of the War of the Ring, a captured Haradri encounters a healer who is more than he appears.  A timestamp to "Ransom" featuring Hakim.

Elladan and Elrohir think it's time their foster-brother saw more of the world.  Elrond distrusts their motives--and his own.

When he captures a young raider, Aragorn's concepts of duty and mercy are put to the test.  Written for the May Teitho Challenge "Capture."  A tale of Thorongil.

In Rivendell, Estel's life is nearly idyllic.  But, the world outside remains dark.  When he encounters a wounded and traumatized child, Estel learns the meaning of loss, but also the meaning of healing.

Chance drove Aragorn to Harad, but desperation drove Gandalf to follow him.  A fortuitous meeting on the edge of the Haradwaith.  A timestamp to "Ransom."

For better or for worse, Aragorn left his mark on Harad.  A sequel to "Ransom," though it's not necessary to read that story first.

Sauron has fallen, but as he waits for Gandalf's return, Aragorn isn't ready to celebrate.

Azzam is determined to save Aragorn--by any means necessary.  A timestamp to my fic, "Ransom."

As the son of a poor family of Harad, Hakim thought he knew what to expect out of life.  But, when a stranger stumbles onto his land after escaping the Mountains of Shadow, he and his family see their lives upended.

Estel has a nightmare.  A birthday ficlet for Rachel (rs9).