The Fireflies promise they're not going to hurt Ellie. They just need to take some blood. And some tissue samples. Run some tests. Investigate some treatment modalities. Ellie swears she can handle it. It's getting harder and harder for Joel to watch.

While Ecthelion prepares to preside over a season of festivities, Denethor reflects that all that glitters is not gold. Written for the December Teitho Challenge "Holidays."

Early on during his time in Rohan, Aragorn wakes after a very memorable night that he can't quite remember. Even future kings aren't immune to the follies of youth.