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Joined 05-12-03, id: 383879, Profile Updated: 02-16-17
Author has written 11 stories for Mutant X, X-Men: The Movie, Lord of the Rings, and Silmarillion.

I go by the name Independence1776 on all other websites, including the Silmarillion Writers' Guild and Stories of Arda. "For Pity's Sake" is the last story I will post here. SWG is my main archive. My non-Tolkien fic can be found on Archive of Our Own. I have not stopped writing; since 2012, all of my stories have been posted exclusively on SWG and AO3.

My general views on canon: I assume that LotR and the Silm are canon, with HoME and Letters as secondary sources. However, there are some things from them I do consider canon. (LACE is not one of them; "Myths Transformed" is.)

Works based on mine: Fanart is always welcome. Please ask if you want to translate anything or write fic. Everything else-- including podfic-- is a no.

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RAFA 'verse (The list is in chronological order, and the stories in parenthesis are outside the main storyline. The rest of the 'verse is posted on SWG.)

Never Look Back

(Every Wish)

Embers

Rise Again From Ashes

(For Pity's Sake)– set during RAFA

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"The Well" and "Judgement" placed in the 2009 Middle Earth Fanfiction Awards!

"Many Wishes" and "Never Look Back" were nominated in the 2010 MEFAs.

"Rise Again From Ashes" placed in the 2011 MEFAs!

Constructive criticism is always welcome. (Please note I do use some British spellings, and that the stories I post are complete-- meaning I won't go back to change anything except grammar errors. Concrit will be used to improve my future writing.) I'd prefer anonymous reviews to be left on my SOA account, where I can actually respond to them.

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The stories posted during or before 2005 (including the LotR fics) I leave up to remind myself of how far I have come as a writer. They're labeled "juvenilia."

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Some Favorite Quotes:

"Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music." -Angela Monet

"When you stop dreaming, you stop living." -Lorrie Morgan

"The first lesson reading teaches is how to be alone." -Jonathan Franzen

"Independence Forever." -John Adams

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Drown by Ordis reviews
Three months after Operation Avengers all is well. Or is it? When Steve and Tony hack into SHIELD to find missing weapons shipments they find more than they bargained for in the form of a prisoner who should, by rights, have been sent to Asgard long ago.
Avengers - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 48 - Words: 202,193 - Reviews: 3975 - Favs: 4,690 - Follows: 4,256 - Updated: 3/18/2015 - Published: 5/14/2012 - Loki, Iron Man/Tony S. - Complete
Truthfully by Salazarfalcon reviews
Loki had every intention of wreaking havoc upon Midgard the moment his suicide attempt had failed, it was just too bad that Midgard ended up being so distracting. Who knew that such a primitive society would have such a novel concept as therapy?
Thor - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 38 - Words: 129,315 - Reviews: 2539 - Favs: 4,022 - Follows: 1,664 - Updated: 8/12/2012 - Published: 2/27/2012 - Loki, Thor - Complete
In the Keeping of HFA by Meir Brin reviews
Something more is happening at the Hogwarts Fanfiction Academy this year. Something other than mass fanwriter education Through Pain. Something more... sinister? Maybe, but "chaotic" and "insane" work too.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 47,430 - Reviews: 458 - Favs: 172 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 1/23/2010 - Published: 9/9/2003
Daughter of Time by wednesday-mc reviews
Very AU & Alt Reality. Legolas never left Middle-Earth, but stayed behind to look after Aragorn's children--most specifically the first-born daughter of each generation. This generation's daughter was never prepared to believe in Elves, much less Legolas.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 45 - Words: 184,054 - Reviews: 1441 - Favs: 876 - Follows: 580 - Updated: 6/25/2009 - Published: 5/18/2008 - Legolas
Never Quite Normal by Jessa L'Rynn reviews
He can't abide his face in the mirror or the memory of what he has done. The silence has made him insane and the insanity has made him dangerous. At the end of the Time War, the Doctor takes drastic steps, with the help of friends old and new. Nine AU.
Doctor Who - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 48 - Words: 153,710 - Reviews: 849 - Favs: 831 - Follows: 199 - Updated: 3/19/2009 - Published: 4/15/2008 - 9th Doctor, Rose T. - Complete
Okay, NOW Panic! by boz4PM reviews
This is the sequel to Don't Panic! We follow Penny as she journeys with Elrond and Arwen south to Minas Tirith, via Lothlorien and Edoras. She thought Bree and Imladris were bad? She ain't seen nothing yet.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 60 - Words: 465,490 - Reviews: 2498 - Favs: 1,769 - Follows: 605 - Updated: 9/13/2008 - Published: 4/10/2004 - Complete
For Every Evil 3 by Mirrordance reviews
For every evil that rises, we are given ways to fight it. The secrets of the elves are revealed to the modern world, and they are forced to decide whether they should remain in a world unprepared for them, or be the last of their kind to leave it.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 131,792 - Reviews: 457 - Favs: 210 - Follows: 40 - Updated: 1/5/2008 - Published: 7/11/2007 - Legolas - Complete
With Many Fond Acknowledgments by Thundera Tiger reviews
Behind every great writer is a host of inspiring, helpful people worthy of thanks. But as Samwise Gamgee discovers via the Red Book of Westmarch, not everyone who offers their advice deserves fond acknowledgments...
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,911 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 10 - Published: 9/1/2007 - Samwise G., Gimli, Legolas, Aragorn - Complete
For Every Evil 2 by Mirrordance reviews
For every evil that rises, we are given ways to fight it. Legolas and his reclaimed, resurrected friends come together yet again to fight an all toomodern foe: bioterrorism.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: M - English - Adventure - Chapters: 21 - Words: 96,642 - Reviews: 426 - Favs: 208 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 5/17/2007 - Published: 4/5/2007 - Legolas - Complete
Rehab by Frotu reviews
COMPLETE Haldir's agreed to take on the task of rehabilitating Sauron out of his evil ways, but Sauron isn't going down without a fight! Chap 40, in which everything is concluded!
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 40 - Words: 148,071 - Reviews: 493 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 8/3/2005 - Published: 11/15/2003 - Sauron, Haldir - Complete
Of the Waters by Neige reviews
Even Middle Earth's finest were teenagers once. Elros begins to learn that letting go of someone special does not mean an end to the love they share.
Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 882 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 3 - Published: 4/29/2005 - Complete
Brothers In Arms: Part Two by The Nightrunners reviews
Welcome to Paris: The White City. Please enjoy your stay, it may not be standing by the time the Fellowship leaves.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 28 - Words: 59,110 - Reviews: 1063 - Favs: 274 - Follows: 89 - Updated: 1/24/2005 - Published: 1/3/2003
A Friday by Neige reviews
Modern day. It's Friday, and Glorfindel is heading home early: a study of Elves living amongst us. Chapter Twentytwo: a house, a recipe, a postcard, a Friday. Complete.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 22 - Words: 30,661 - Reviews: 227 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 1/8/2005 - Published: 6/10/2004 - Glorfindel, Elrohir - Complete
Desolation by Losseniaiel reviews
When Sauron regains the Ring, the Elves flee Middle-earth. But some bonds are too strong to break, and a few must stay behind to fight for love and duty. Epilogue up.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 15 - Words: 56,233 - Reviews: 148 - Favs: 101 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 12/16/2004 - Published: 12/11/2002 - Elrond
Two Left Feet by BabeyRachey reviews
Estel is a human among elves. A klutz among the graceful. A mortal among the immortal. He has never quite fit in. After he breaks one of Elrond’s vases, what is he going to do? First in the 'Loa Estel' series.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 10 - Words: 17,617 - Reviews: 228 - Favs: 103 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 12/13/2004 - Published: 12/8/2003 - Aragorn, Elrond
Flawed Perfection by Celebony reviews
[Sequel to Recnac Transfaerso] Finally, Harry's in for a perfect summer with his godfather and friends, or so it begins. But being Harry Potter means that nothing can stay peaceful for long. {Complete}
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 260,672 - Reviews: 3227 - Favs: 2,570 - Follows: 554 - Updated: 11/17/2004 - Published: 3/11/2004 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
For Every Evil by Mirrordance reviews
Complete. Legolas is a policeman in 2004. Though life's fallen into routine by now, he knows there's trouble ahead when he runs across the Fellowship and some old friends (and foes!) in new incarnations...
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 42 - Words: 154,309 - Reviews: 1550 - Favs: 939 - Follows: 154 - Updated: 11/11/2004 - Published: 7/19/2004 - Legolas - Complete
Into the Silence by The Girl in the Red Jacket reviews
Lest We Forget
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,066 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/11/2004 - Faramir, Aragorn
Don't Panic! by boz4PM reviews
Penny is panicking. Where is she? How did she get here? How is she going to get home and whose backside will she kick first when she does? A woman lost in Middle Earth wearing only her pyjamas. This can't be good... (STRONG language; NOT a M-Sue)
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 136,860 - Reviews: 1384 - Favs: 2,555 - Follows: 569 - Updated: 3/27/2004 - Published: 1/17/2004
London Fog by LeCoeur reviews
Remus takes a walk, reminiscing and learning to accept his new reality. Spoilers for OotP. Complete.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,828 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 4 - Published: 10/16/2003 - Remus L. - Complete
Many Happy Returns by Jordanna Morgan reviews
Rogue plots a surprise for a friend—so why does Jubilee have misgivings?
X-Men: The Movie - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,361 - Reviews: 18 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 5 - Published: 8/27/2003 - Cyclops, Rogue, Logan/Wolverine, Jubilee - Complete
The Hogwarts Fanfiction Academy by Meir Brin reviews
**Complete!** Welcome to HFA, a school for fanfiction writers of the Harry Potter designation. Yet who would have the courage to teach such a motley bunch? Why the Harry Potter characters themselves, of course! (A Miss Cam-authorized OFU)
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 50 - Words: 79,887 - Reviews: 876 - Favs: 485 - Follows: 66 - Updated: 7/17/2003 - Published: 9/26/2002 - Complete
Ringing the Changes II by Chya
In a dark future, hope comes from an unlikely source
Mutant X - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 27,107 - Favs: 3 - Published: 3/21/2003
Ringing The Changes I by Chya reviews
One possible future where each Mutant X member has to follow their own path in a world turned a little darker.
Mutant X - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 18,656 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Published: 2/13/2003
Brothers In Arms by The Nightrunners reviews
(AU Modern-Day) Part 2 has started. Warning: Do *not* perform CPR on the elf unless you want to drastically screw up your life.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 39 - Words: 56,289 - Reviews: 760 - Favs: 282 - Follows: 34 - Updated: 12/30/2002 - Published: 8/28/2002
The Official Fanfiction University of Middleearth by misscam reviews
The fic that spawned miniBalrogs, Elrond's Naturally Nine, the MorgothSauron feud, Urple, the WitchWall and finally, Gimli got the girl.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 64 - Words: 66,366 - Reviews: 3184 - Favs: 2,011 - Follows: 229 - Updated: 7/12/2002 - Published: 3/8/2002 - Complete
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For Pity's Sake reviews
Nerdanel receives the news Maglor has returned from Middle-earth. Set in my RAFA universe.
Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 933 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/6/2012 - Nerdanel - Complete
Embers reviews
Maglor's journey through the Ages. Linked ficlets leading directly into "Rise Again From Ashes."
Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,884 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 1 - Published: 8/31/2011 - Maglor, Elrond - Complete
Rise Again From Ashes reviews
After spending millennia wandering Middle-earth, Maglor returns to Valinor, where he attempts to adjust to both his Valar-imposed restrictions and living once more with the Eldar. First Place in Character Studies: House of Finwë in the 2011 MEFAs.
Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 62,234 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 2/27/2011 - Published: 5/29/2010 - Maglor, Elrond - Complete
Every Wish
Short story duology consisting of "Every Wish" and "Falling Stars." The latter is rated T for brief torture and dark themes. Mestië and Alagos attempt to circumvent Ar-Gimilzôr's laws as best as they are able. Nominated in the 2010 MEFAs.
Silmarillion - Rated: T - English - Suspense - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,512 - Favs: 1 - Published: 8/13/2009 - Complete
Never Look Back reviews
Elrond has difficulty coming to terms with Elros' choice and their impending separation. Nominated in the 2010 MEFAs.
Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,745 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 6 - Published: 8/2/2009 - Elrond, Elros - Complete
Judgement reviews
AU. After the War of Wrath, Maglor surrenders to Eönwë. One-shot. First place in AUs: General in the 2009 MEFAs.
Silmarillion - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,025 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/4/2009 - Maglor - Complete
The Well reviews
Post Fourth Age. Maglor meets someone unexpected. Second place in Times: Modern Times: General in the 2009 Middle Earth Fanfiction Awards.
Silmarillion - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 781 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 9 - Published: 2/25/2009 - Maglor - Complete
The Balrog reviews
Glorfindel can survive a balrog, but can he survive the twins? Juvenilia.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,112 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/4/2005 - Glorfindel, Elrohir - Complete
Homecomings reviews
When Elrond reaches Valinor, he doesn't quite get the welcome he expected. Juvenilia.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 654 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 16 - Published: 12/2/2004 - Elrond - Complete
Is Life Worth Living? reviews
Wolverine poem set before he met Marie. Juvenilia.
X-Men: The Movie - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 125 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 1 - Published: 11/16/2003 - Complete
A New Life: College reviews
Brennan and Shalimar's daughter heads off to college in a world where New Mutants are in the open. AU. Abandoned. Juvenilia.
Mutant X - Rated: T - English - Adventure - Chapters: 4 - Words: 6,242 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 3 - Updated: 10/21/2003 - Published: 10/7/2003