"Many have heard the tale of the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron and how Frodo Baggins of the Shire brought the Ring and its master to their destruction at Mount Doom, but there is much more of this story to tell. Another part of this story has remained untold to its completion, until now."
When Frodo has a daughter he has to leave behind, she grows up longing to know her father, struggling to fit in, and wondering what her part is in "the greater tale." When she comes of age, she learns that she is destined to have a quest of her own, but instead of being sent to destroy a Ring, she is sent to find a Ring to save Middle-earth before it's too late. However, it doesn't take her very long to realize that fulfilling her quest will be much harder than anyone could have imagined.
Will Arwen Baggins be able to complete her task? Will she be able to endure all that Frodo did, or worse?
Discover what it would be like if the story of The Lord of the Rings continued. Return to the land of Middle-earth with familiar characters, like Sam, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas. Meet new characters, like Sam's daughters Rosie and Goldilocks, Pippin's son Faramir, and Aragorn's son and heir Eldarion. A story of friendship, courage, love, hope, and ultimate sacrifice, join them all on an epic journey that will bring the story of The Lord of the Rings to a more complete conclusion.
When Frodo has a daughter he has to leave behind, she grows up longing to know her father, struggling to fit in, and wondering what her part is in "the greater tale." When she comes of age, she learns that she is destined to have a quest of her own, but instead of being sent to destroy a Ring, she is sent to find a Ring to save Middle-earth before it's too late. However, it doesn't take her very long to realize that fulfilling her quest will be much harder than anyone could have imagined.
Will Arwen Baggins be able to complete her task? Will she be able to endure all that Frodo did, or worse?
Discover what it would be like if the story of The Lord of the Rings continued. Return to the land of Middle-earth with familiar characters, like Sam, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas. Meet new characters, like Sam's daughters Rosie and Goldilocks, Pippin's son Faramir, and Aragorn's son and heir Eldarion. A story of friendship, courage, love, hope, and ultimate sacrifice, join them all on an epic journey that will bring the story of The Lord of the Rings to a more complete conclusion.
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Reviews of To the End of Her Days
"Your fanfiction was spectacular - I love your writing style! It sounds so similar to Tolkien’s...I grew up reading and watching LOTR, so I was very happy to learn that such a competent, GOD-HONORING fanfiction existed. There’s not a lot of fan content that points to Jesus so beautifully, and I’m glad I didn’t have to dig through PAGES of senseless violence to read this one. It has pointed me back towards Christ...Your book CHANGED my LIFE!!!"
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"This has to be one of THE best fictions I have followed EVER! I could see this as being a real sequel to LOTR. It was similar to Tolkien's writing style. Over all this was such a wonderful fanfiction that almost completely passed into cannon. Thank you for such a wonderful read! A true fanfiction classic!"
Rena - Fanfiction.net Reviewer
Rena - Fanfiction.net Reviewer
"This is so good I can't read it without my head inflating."
Fanfiction.net Reviewer
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"I love LOTR and you really show it's values in your story"
Stark DiLiddo - YouTube Commenter
Stark DiLiddo - YouTube Commenter
"Tolkien would have loved this"
TheLennbart - YouTube Commenter
TheLennbart - YouTube Commenter
"I love this fanfiction you have made you should continue"
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Copyright Disclaimer
This book is a fanfiction sequel of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien, trademarked by the Tolkien Estate. Direct quotations from Tolkien’s works are cited accordingly. Most of the characters and all the locations are owned by the Tolkien Estate. I do not own anything except the characters I’ve added within the framework established in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The storyline (except some events outlined in Appendix B of The Lord of the Rings) is my own invention, and is not an official part of Tolkien’s story canon or endorsed by the Tolkien Estate. It was created for entertainment purposes only. I am not profiting financially from this work. No copyright infringement intended.
Please do not sell this book! It is not legal for myself or anyone else to profit financially from this work as long as the copyright for the world and most of the characters are owned by the Tolkien Estate. Anyone who tries to sell or distribute this book for profit does so without the author's consent and could face prosecution by the Tolkien Estate.
Please do not sell this book! It is not legal for myself or anyone else to profit financially from this work as long as the copyright for the world and most of the characters are owned by the Tolkien Estate. Anyone who tries to sell or distribute this book for profit does so without the author's consent and could face prosecution by the Tolkien Estate.
Additional Disclaimers
This book has not been professionally edited and probably contains typos and/or grammatical errors. The main plot was created when I was between the ages of 17-21 and was not professionally developed. Please keep all of this in mind as you evaluate the quality of my writing or the story.
This story contain spiritual and biblical parallelisms, as does all the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, especially The Lord of the Rings. If that is offensive to you, this book is not for you.
I am not a Tolkienologist. Although I have done a lot of research, I have never read The Silmarillion or learned how to speak either dialect of Elvish. Therefore, they could be some errors with this work's consistency with The Silmarillion and the conjugation of the Elvish dialogue used in the book.
Your understanding of the plot will partially depend on your knowledge of the source material (The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit), as is standard for most fanfictions. It should still make sense if you haven't read The Lord of the Rings, but it will make more sense if you have read/watched it before reading.
This book will not be to everyone's taste. I understand and respect that. If you disagree with it or dislike it, I request that you be kind and respectful when sharing your opinions of my work. I wrote this for myself and for entertainment purposes only. Any distasteful, condescending, or troll-like comments will be blocked.
This story contain spiritual and biblical parallelisms, as does all the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, especially The Lord of the Rings. If that is offensive to you, this book is not for you.
I am not a Tolkienologist. Although I have done a lot of research, I have never read The Silmarillion or learned how to speak either dialect of Elvish. Therefore, they could be some errors with this work's consistency with The Silmarillion and the conjugation of the Elvish dialogue used in the book.
Your understanding of the plot will partially depend on your knowledge of the source material (The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit), as is standard for most fanfictions. It should still make sense if you haven't read The Lord of the Rings, but it will make more sense if you have read/watched it before reading.
This book will not be to everyone's taste. I understand and respect that. If you disagree with it or dislike it, I request that you be kind and respectful when sharing your opinions of my work. I wrote this for myself and for entertainment purposes only. Any distasteful, condescending, or troll-like comments will be blocked.
Write A Review
If you read it and found that you enjoyed it, please consider writing a review and emailing it to princessworthdyingfor@gmail.com. Your reviews may appear on this page and will be a critical factor in my decision to move forward with my "pull to publish" project (see FAQ section below for more details).
Note: I know that this book will not be to everyone's taste, but please be respectful of me, my work, and the work of J.R.R Tolkien if you choose to express negative opinions. Any distasteful, condescending, or troll-like reviews will be blocked.
Note: I know that this book will not be to everyone's taste, but please be respectful of me, my work, and the work of J.R.R Tolkien if you choose to express negative opinions. Any distasteful, condescending, or troll-like reviews will be blocked.
How I came to write a Lord of the Rings Fanfiction
The first two drafts of To the End of Her Days, completed between 2004 and 2008
When I was assigned The Hobbit as my first literature project of 7th grade, I had no idea what to expect. But it didn't take long for me to fall in love with the world of Middle-earth. I came to watch and read The Lord of the Rings shortly after, and that was where it all started. It didn't take very long for the wheels in my head to start turning. In many ways, it started with a simple question: what if? I started to ask this question about Frodo and the other characters in The Lord of the Rings:
What if Frodo found a chance at a happily ever after, only to lose the one he loved after all he had been through? What if Frodo had a daughter that he had to leave behind in order to let her fulfill her destiny? What if, instead of being sent to destroy a Ring, Frodo's daughter was sent on a quest to find a Ring? What if two generations of characters were to join her on her quest? What if female characters take more prominent roles than they had in The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit? What if some of the events that Tolkien described in the appendices were fleshed out, like the moment that Sam is reunited with Frodo in the Undying Lands?
With these questions in mind, I started writing To the End of Her Days in the spring of 2004, a few months after I finished The Lord of the Rings for the first time. It was originally titled The True Ring (which I know is cheesy, but I was only 13, so cut me some slack, lol. It was handwritten in a composition notebook (the blue one pictured above). I would eventually hand write a second draft (the green notebook pictured above) before having the opportunity to type the story out, which is when the story really began to take shape. The greatest work in the story's structure and development happened between 2011 and 2013, when my chapter count doubled and my page count tripled. In that timeframe, I shared versions of this story on Fanfiction.net, Wattpad, and YouTube, assuming those were the only ways I could share it due to copyright restrictions. However, after I independently published Beyond Your Wardrobe and figured out how to create and format eBooks, I realized that releasing my story through my site in eBook form was possible while still avoiding official publication or copyright infringement. So a little over a month of formatting and finalizing the book later, To the End of Her Days was finally completed.
What if Frodo found a chance at a happily ever after, only to lose the one he loved after all he had been through? What if Frodo had a daughter that he had to leave behind in order to let her fulfill her destiny? What if, instead of being sent to destroy a Ring, Frodo's daughter was sent on a quest to find a Ring? What if two generations of characters were to join her on her quest? What if female characters take more prominent roles than they had in The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit? What if some of the events that Tolkien described in the appendices were fleshed out, like the moment that Sam is reunited with Frodo in the Undying Lands?
With these questions in mind, I started writing To the End of Her Days in the spring of 2004, a few months after I finished The Lord of the Rings for the first time. It was originally titled The True Ring (which I know is cheesy, but I was only 13, so cut me some slack, lol. It was handwritten in a composition notebook (the blue one pictured above). I would eventually hand write a second draft (the green notebook pictured above) before having the opportunity to type the story out, which is when the story really began to take shape. The greatest work in the story's structure and development happened between 2011 and 2013, when my chapter count doubled and my page count tripled. In that timeframe, I shared versions of this story on Fanfiction.net, Wattpad, and YouTube, assuming those were the only ways I could share it due to copyright restrictions. However, after I independently published Beyond Your Wardrobe and figured out how to create and format eBooks, I realized that releasing my story through my site in eBook form was possible while still avoiding official publication or copyright infringement. So a little over a month of formatting and finalizing the book later, To the End of Her Days was finally completed.
FAQ
Did you publish this book? Is it legal to release a fanfiction because of copyright laws?
Although this book is technically "self-published" in the sense I produced the book myself, it is not legally published, on retail sites or anywhere else. It is only available for free on this site (plus a few earlier versions on YouTube and Fanfiction.net). So yes, what I am doing here is 100% legal. If what I am doing here isn't legal, websites like Fanfiction.net would not be allowed to exist.
While it is true that the characters and settings of The Lord of the Rings are owned and trademarked by the Tolkien Estate, I am not pursuing legal publication or financial profit from this work. If I make no money and it is not legally published, then there is no copyright infringement.
What audience is this book written for?
This story is for anyone who loves The Lord of the Rings and the world of Middle-earth. It's for anyone that loves fantasy from a Christian worldview. It's for anyone that wants to learn more about my spiritual journey and the origins of my brand name "Princess Worth Dying For". It's for those that love stories like The Princess Bride, which has "something for everyone." But most importantly, this story is for anyone that believes in this quote from Aslan in the book Voyage of the Dawn Treader from the Chronicles of Narnia:
"In your world, I have another name. You must learn to know me by it. That is the very reason you were brought to [this world], that by knowing me here for a little, you will know me better there."
I hope you understand what I mean after you read it.
How long is your book?
The PDF version, which is formatted to a standard 5x8 book, is 291 pgs. at 11pt font. It contains 27 chapters (including the prologue) and a timeline of events. It also contains some conceptual art.
Do I have to read/watch The Lord of the Rings before I read To the End of Her Days?
This book was written with the belief that most people reading it would have a basic knowledge of the source material, which is standard with most fanfictions. Although knowledge of the plot of The Lord of the Rings would be helpful, I do not believe it's absolutely necessary. However, this would give die-hard fans an excuse to re-watch their Extended Edition collection before reading!
Is your book based on the film trilogy or the book trilogy?
It's based on both the books and the films. Some fans that have only watched the films may become confused by certain details. The most obvious example is that in the book, Arwen Undomiel gives the Evenstar to Frodo close to the end of The Return of the King, while the film has Arwen giving the Evenstar to Aragorn toward the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring. For To the End of Her Days, I chose to go with the book's version of what happened to the Evenstar necklace. Just remember if you are confused, it may be because you forgot or were not aware of certain details from the books.
Do you have an age recommendation for your book?
If your child is old enough to read The Lord of the Rings, then they should be OK to read To the End of Her Days. There is some heavy thematic material that is very much in keeping with the source materials, but I tried to make sure that it wasn't overly graphic. I would recommend that readers be at least 13, since that was the age I was when I starting writing it. If they are younger than 13, I recommend a parent or trusted adult read it beforehand.
How does this book connect to the mission of your ministry?
This book is actually the place where the phrase "Princess Worth Dying For" was first conceptualized, which would eventually result in that phrase becoming my brand name. To learn more about the story of how that phrase developed and what it means, click here.
Are you considering removing Middle-earth from your story to officially publish it?
Yes I am! I have done some preliminary work on it, but I felt I needed to release it in this form first, because I want to see how well this version resonates with readers. If I get enough positive reviews and feel that my audience has connected well with the story, then I will "pull to publish" (a publishing term for removing copyrighted elements from fanfictions to publish them). Your reviews will be an important part of my final decision to move forward with that project.
What if I have another question about the book?
Send me an email at princessworthdyingfor@gmail.com
Although this book is technically "self-published" in the sense I produced the book myself, it is not legally published, on retail sites or anywhere else. It is only available for free on this site (plus a few earlier versions on YouTube and Fanfiction.net). So yes, what I am doing here is 100% legal. If what I am doing here isn't legal, websites like Fanfiction.net would not be allowed to exist.
While it is true that the characters and settings of The Lord of the Rings are owned and trademarked by the Tolkien Estate, I am not pursuing legal publication or financial profit from this work. If I make no money and it is not legally published, then there is no copyright infringement.
What audience is this book written for?
This story is for anyone who loves The Lord of the Rings and the world of Middle-earth. It's for anyone that loves fantasy from a Christian worldview. It's for anyone that wants to learn more about my spiritual journey and the origins of my brand name "Princess Worth Dying For". It's for those that love stories like The Princess Bride, which has "something for everyone." But most importantly, this story is for anyone that believes in this quote from Aslan in the book Voyage of the Dawn Treader from the Chronicles of Narnia:
"In your world, I have another name. You must learn to know me by it. That is the very reason you were brought to [this world], that by knowing me here for a little, you will know me better there."
I hope you understand what I mean after you read it.
How long is your book?
The PDF version, which is formatted to a standard 5x8 book, is 291 pgs. at 11pt font. It contains 27 chapters (including the prologue) and a timeline of events. It also contains some conceptual art.
Do I have to read/watch The Lord of the Rings before I read To the End of Her Days?
This book was written with the belief that most people reading it would have a basic knowledge of the source material, which is standard with most fanfictions. Although knowledge of the plot of The Lord of the Rings would be helpful, I do not believe it's absolutely necessary. However, this would give die-hard fans an excuse to re-watch their Extended Edition collection before reading!
Is your book based on the film trilogy or the book trilogy?
It's based on both the books and the films. Some fans that have only watched the films may become confused by certain details. The most obvious example is that in the book, Arwen Undomiel gives the Evenstar to Frodo close to the end of The Return of the King, while the film has Arwen giving the Evenstar to Aragorn toward the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring. For To the End of Her Days, I chose to go with the book's version of what happened to the Evenstar necklace. Just remember if you are confused, it may be because you forgot or were not aware of certain details from the books.
Do you have an age recommendation for your book?
If your child is old enough to read The Lord of the Rings, then they should be OK to read To the End of Her Days. There is some heavy thematic material that is very much in keeping with the source materials, but I tried to make sure that it wasn't overly graphic. I would recommend that readers be at least 13, since that was the age I was when I starting writing it. If they are younger than 13, I recommend a parent or trusted adult read it beforehand.
How does this book connect to the mission of your ministry?
This book is actually the place where the phrase "Princess Worth Dying For" was first conceptualized, which would eventually result in that phrase becoming my brand name. To learn more about the story of how that phrase developed and what it means, click here.
Are you considering removing Middle-earth from your story to officially publish it?
Yes I am! I have done some preliminary work on it, but I felt I needed to release it in this form first, because I want to see how well this version resonates with readers. If I get enough positive reviews and feel that my audience has connected well with the story, then I will "pull to publish" (a publishing term for removing copyrighted elements from fanfictions to publish them). Your reviews will be an important part of my final decision to move forward with that project.
What if I have another question about the book?
Send me an email at princessworthdyingfor@gmail.com
Bethel Grove is a Christian young woman who loves to read and write, eat Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Blizzards, and disciple teen girls as a youth leader. What started as a hobby of writing book reviews and doing deep biblical studies eventually led her down the path of self-publishing and helping other Christian authors launch their books. She hopes to someday be a vocational youth minister and well-known author.
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