LOTR Fanfiction
The epic quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat Sauron in Middle-earth.
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What is LOTR fanfiction?
LOTR fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien universe. With over 55,000 works on Archive of Our Own, LOTR is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Frodo Baggins, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular LOTR Fanfics
These are the highest-rated LOTR stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
From One Age to Another
by determamfidd
Upon their return to Eryn Lasgalen and Erebor respectively, Legolas and Gimli each have a new adornment. Their fathers would like an explanation. (They're not going to like it.)L/G, mostly bookverse, some movie elements.
A Whole New World
by fuzzy_christmas_socks
As the ring melted in Mt. Doom, a new evil emerged from the ashes. But Harry Potter, who has been mysteriously pulled into Middle Earth, wants nothing to do with fighting. He plans to spend the rest of his days in his Animagus form, forgetting the past and ignoring the future. That all changes the d
The Lost King
by Metalduck
In the fallout of the Tri-Wizard Tournament Harry finds himself very unexpectedly, quite far from home.Meanwhile those that were left behind are reeling, trying to make sense of it all and to pick up the pieces despite the Harry shaped hole that's made itself known.
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by sunday_morning
“I hope you don’t mind, it's simply elven way to be proud of your marriage” then he continued as if he hadn’t just dropped a bomb shell “however I endeavor to respect your cultural and personal preferences as best as possible”The moment between them sizzled, Gimli felt himself as a kettle, quickly r
a home for every season
by dirgewithoutmusic
Let’s talk about a Susan who never moved on, who buried her family in English soil and spent the rest of her life trying to find her way home. She did not believe lions were kind, but she always remembered a bow in her schoolgirl hands.She looked in every old wardrobe she came across. It was casual,
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many LOTR fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 55,000 LOTR fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best LOTR ships?
Popular LOTR pairings include . Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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