Top 25 One-Shot LOTR Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length LOTR fics — short stories under 10,000 words.
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,
They Say of the Elves
by Brancher
You know what they say of the elves, that they'll tumble you as soon as look at you.
under the influence of fingertips
by tamerofdarkstars
Gimli awakes the morning after Aragorn's coronation in the lap of an Elf with Dwarven courtship braids in his hair. It comes as a bit of a surprise.
How to Save Your Marriage
by eleveninches
Aragorn needs an heir. Arwen wants to go home. Legolas is just there for the free food.
Both the Sweet and the Bitter
by determamfidd
Elves do not need words. ...Legolas watches Gimli; Arwen watches Legolas. Time watches how they change.
Difference
by Ire1ia
No summary provided.
To Risk The Storm
by wavesketcher
When Legolas arrives at the frontlines of a battle of Men, Aragorn is furious. And then he is something else. Something Legolas has long ached for.
LotR/The Hobbit Headcanons
by BiBeanTransBean
The title
A Hair of Decency
by AverageGothamCitizen
Different customs between Elves and Dwarves when it comes to hair braids, and a misunderstanding that creates a small moment that leads to a big one.
Merry/Pippin Line Art
by EarthCallingAlice
Just some Merry/Pippin line art. Ratings may vary.Now with more mature rated art! - chapters 3,5,7,9,10,14,21 and chapter 23 are rated R, Chapters 1,2,4,6,8,11,12,13,15,16,17,18,19,20,22 are G-PG -13 ish. I'll update this as I upload more art. Sorry, wrong image was in ch. 23. Now fixed!
It's Only Polite to Offer a Seat
by Melibe
Legolas stood behind Gimli, gazing down at him in amusement. “It’s not your beard that concerns me, dwarf, but the fact that I would crush you.” “Aye, as a leaf crushes a stone,” Gimli snorted. “Your weight is nothing to me, elf.” “Be that as it may, I fear if I took the offered seat you’d be unable
And Frodo makes three
by OfficialPebble
After the sudden passing of Bilbos beloved cousin Primula and Drogo Baggins, Bilbo Brings little Frodo to come live with him and his dwarven family in Erebor. Follow Frodo as he slowly adjusts to life under the mountain with his two loving uncles and whole kingdom to explore.
Of Flowers and Stones
by kangaroosmile
"Every flower has its own meaning. You can tell someone you are sorry with flowers or that you value their friendship. You can tell someone that you despise them with the right flowers. Even if you want to tell someone that you are deeply, utterly, in love with them, you can..." Bilbo felt his cheek
I Loved You In The Morning (Our Kisses Deep And Warming)
by ComeHady
"Not a chance, sir. You can't go on like this, beggin' you pardon. It has to be done tonight, an' I know it's not a pretty stuff to go through." Sam's words fell into muffled silence. He jolted his hand from Frodo's shoulder, and took in a quick breath. "Want me to help?" Frodo thought himself to be
laced lungs
by esprites
His throat bobs as he swallows thickly, and for a moment, his glittering eyes darken as they dart elsewhere. "Is this- uh—" When they fall back on Pippin's, Merry's breath is a shudder. "Is this okay?" Finally discarding the pipe and trepidation with it, Pippin's hands find Merry's shoulders as he n
Never Let An Elf Cook
by Anorlas Sunleaf (LinXueLian)
Arwen, Elrond and Legolas take up cooking as a hobby. As Aragorn and Gimli suffer together, they contemplate their love for elves.
Moments
by YouCareSoMuch
Various samfro plot bunnies because I needed a place to store them! Fluff and very minimal angst.
What Bilbo Baggins Hates Most
by Red_Quinn
Bilbo couldn’t bring himself to look at the king. He’d never admit it, but Bilbo grew fond of Thorin, and seeing him, alongside his nephews, in this state hurt him. Bilbo asked of the other members of the company. All lived, no wound they sustained would be fatal. The exceptions were, of course, the
this must be the place
by tolkienthinker
Frodo has a few too many ales, leaving Sam to carry him home.
Every Man Needs A Companion
by tzatzikiandtits
Gimli and Legolas throughout the entire trilogy. That's it.
Sharing Favours
by TeamGwenee
How three patients imprisoned in the Houses of Healing pass the time in the hours of waiting.
Black Raspberries and Cedar
by k_b_luvs_niall
Legolas is meant to be out on patrol, but he is called away by some beautiful, unfamiliar voice on the wind. It is a Man. A beautiful one.
the voyeurism of dwarves
by enbyofdionysus
“We might’ve woken up some of the company,” Thorin said cheekily. “Been awake,” came Dwalin’s gruff voice beside them, making them jump.
Festive Once More
by Hwestalas
A light-hearted running commentary on the Royal Wedding of King Aragorn Elessar and Queen Arwen Evenstar, courtesy of Ioreth and her young niece from the countryside. Comparisons to the wedding of Denethor and Finduílas abound.
Idea Dump 3
by HewerOfCaves
A collection of ficlets, snippets and drabbles. New chapters are bolded. First Idea Dump is here. The second one is here. Chapter 1: Fingon Treats Maedhros's Wounds, Russingon, TChapter 2: Aegnor Counts, Aegnor/Andreth, GChapter 3: Finwë's Children Say Farewell, Character Death, MChapter 4: Fingon a
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This list of 25one-shot LOTR fanfics spans 81,091 total words. Kudos range from 31 on the newest entries to 8,229 on the most established. 52% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (8 of 25 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Fluff · Pining · Humor · Fanart · Headcanon.
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