"And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of dust? Man delights not me." (Hamlet, Act II, scene II). Rating for: Language, violence, gore, & sexual themes/scenes. Full summary in profile.

"I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine." Jane Austen, "Pride and Prejudice." Rated M just in case. Tauriel will be featured heavily because heroines that's why. Third person OC-centric. Various literary references abound. Full summary in profile. Get ready 'cause this is gonna' get dark.