Here are the links to the January 2012 Potluck Challenge stories! As is our tradition every January, each author either chose a "leftover" prompt from one of 2011's challenges, or chose to complete a challenge they had begun earlier.
We had eighteen stories this month!
Reach for the Stars, Chapter VIII by Dreamflower The futuristic AU continues. A familiar story in another time, another place altogether…
House of Mirth by Dreamflower Fond memories of Crickhollow
That Guy Who Carries the Banner by Nath A brief textual overview of Halbarad's role in LotR.
Far Down the Withywindle by Clodia Old Tom Bombadil sits sighing by the Withywindle...
Speak No Truth, Offer No Comfort by Adonnen Estenniel There's a feminist loose on the streets of Minas Tirith, and she's causing a bit of a stir. Curious to see what the fuss is about, one of the King's guards visits the tavern where she holds court, and he receives quite the earful for his troubles.
A Lion Amidst the Ladies by Erulisse Glorfindel, renowned elf in Elrond’s household, has been invited to join Arwen for an afternoon tea party.
Daisy Chains by Linda Hoyland In the Houses of Healing, Faramir tries to win at least a smile from Éowyn.
Fire and Ice by Linda Hoyland Denethor is haunted by memories.
Will you not come down? We've got your pipeweed! by Huinárë Humor. The Voice of Saruman revisited, beginning with the added element of every wizard’s poison of choice.
Gentle Loyalty's Trial by Antane What if all four hobbits were taken at Parth Galen? The very end is taken directly from the Red Book. Very angsty - you have been warned!
The Ghost in the Helm by Iavalir Maitimo, much wanting to spend time with his brother, ends up losing him
Waiting For The Dead by Iavalir Ten years later, Dís still sets the table for her sons.
Leaves of Grass by foxrafer Éowyn has always been fond of stories.
A Matter of Attraction - by Larner She thought she'd found the love of her imagination, but it appears he didn't agree. Where might she now find love?
The Spirit of Giving by Paranoidangel Three times Elrond was generous and one time he was miserly
The Skies Above Them by Alfirineth Gilraen's wedding dress was blue....
Something Hot Would Go Down Nice by Linaewen The hobbits are tired of eating cold food on their journey and start daydreaming about how something hot would go down nice.
Blue Moon, by Cathleen A youthful Paladin bemoans his first falling out with the love of his life
Thank you all for participating! And I hope everyone will come and check out the stories!