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In Equal Measure by Philosophizes for starlightwalking, JazTheBard
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
15 May 2025
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There's a balance to tragedy and eucatastrophe. Even Marred, Arda was made with goodwill and divine grace - there is love and mercy and forgiveness even for those that would not accept it, even for those who don't yet realize they need it.
So sometimes you get the second chance you didn't ask for.
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- Part 1 of Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure
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Joy and Sorrow by Philosophizes
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
02 May 2025
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In the first year of the Fourth Age, after three thousand one hundred and thirty-eight unhappy, furious, grieving years of being reborn into an Aman that has been trying very hard to pretend that everything is absolutely fine ever since Morgoth was banished from the world, Fingon the Valiant walked through the Door of Night into the Void to seek the fëa of Maedhros, Kinslayer, Self-Slain, who hated himself so much upon the moment of his death that he chose Everlasting Darkness voluntarily.
He left behind an extended family who is shocked and appalled to learn of this decision - and that Námo the Doomsman was the one holding the Door open for him.
Or: The last time one of the House of Finwë fell at the hands of a Vala in Aman, the Silmarillion happened.
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- Part 2 of Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure
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Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure Supplemental Materials by Philosophizes
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
02 May 2025
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A collection of references and additional information for this series
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- Part 3 of Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure
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The Darkness at The Heart of Man by Philosophizes for Siana
Fandoms: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
25 Dec 2022
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“That’s easy enough.” Sauron nodded at Fingon, “I want this one.”
“No,” said Maedhros, the same moment Maglor said “why?” Fingon’s own voice was stuck in his throat.
“He’s late for his wedding,” said Sauron.
-chapter 6 of Under The Red Flag
A story about entitlement; or, How Fëanor Set Morgoth On Fingon
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A take on Origins, from Zevran's point of view.
Or: a man who has no model for emotional honesty meets a man who cares very much and will not pretend he doesn't.
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- Part 1 of Wardens of Ferelden
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Joy and Sorrow in Equal Measure by Philosophizes
Fandom The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
14 May 2025
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Wardens of Ferelden by Philosophizes
Fandom Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age - All Media Types, Dragon Age II, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening
27 Jun 2020
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Alexandria 'Verse by Kila9Nishika, Philosophizes
Fandom Captain America (Movies), Iron Man (Movies), Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man - All Media Types, The Amazing Spider-Man (Movies - Webb)
02 Dec 2015
- Words:
- 104,625
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SHIELD Classifieds by Philosophizes
Fandom Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV), Marvel Cinematic Universe
12 Feb 2014
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penance by cuephrase for A_Canceled_Stamp, canonicallyshort
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types
03 Jun 2024
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"You just turned fourteen a few weeks ago, right?” Jason whistled. “And I thought I died young.”
Tim shook his head. Took a step back.
No. Nope. No way.
This was not happening.
Or: After Tim dies, his soul remains stuck as a ghost at the Manor. Forced to watch Dick and Bruce grieve him and unable to do anything, the only thing making the afterlife bearable is Jason. Until the day his ghost departs.
Tim assumes that Jason has passed on. But then the Red Hood breaks into the Cave. And for the first time, someone can see Tim.
Note: This fic is an emotional rollercoaster, and if you would like to see if you are tall enough to ride this ride, you can check the a/n at the beginning of ch 1!!
Also, this is technically a sequel to the first fic in this series, but you only need to read the one-shot if you want to experience the night Tim dies. You can 100% start here!!
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- Part 2 of misconceptions
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14 Jun 2026
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make a wish (why would I need more?) by faithms
Fandoms: DCU (Comics), Batman - All Media Types
26 Mar 2023
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Breathing deep, he adds almost conversationally, "Is Superman on world? I know Superboy is off dimension hopping with Impulse at the moment." He laughs just the tiniest bit with a shaky, crooked smile even if no one can see him.
Barbara just murmurs as she clicks, "No. Main JL went off-world a few hours ago. They left early for the mission cause Lantern heard something fishy."
"That's a shame," Steph adds sympathetically. Tim even hears Cass hum in agreement.
Tim runs his hands around him gently, to feel all the concrete and rubble that surrounds him. The conversation goes on without him, a buzz in his ears really. No holes or spaces. The air is already thinning.
"That is a shame," Tim responds belatedly, almost a little floaty but not quite.
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- Part 32 of DC (Mostly Unrelated Tim Stories)
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Bookmarked by Philosophizes
14 Jun 2026
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It was Duke that disappeared first. For a moment, they had all mistaken that bright light for Duke's powers going haywire in his excitement, but then the light took Damian, and Cass, then Steph. And it took Tim, and Jason, and Dick too.
Bruce was left staring at the empty spots his children stood, frozen as the seconds ticked on once more.
The batkids get lost in the time stream and Bruce sneakily uses the JL to save them
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14 Jun 2026
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granules of sand (we refuse to let slip) by SolaceInSpace
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types
02 Oct 2023
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Bruce didn’t want to die.
But he could think of no death more beautiful for a dying father.
To have achieved it in protecting his son, cradled in the arms of a boy once too small to wrap his arms around his waist.
It pained him to leave his son so early, so abruptly, but if it had to happen, Bruce couldn’t think of a more worthwhile death.
“I love you.”
Bruce keeps dying. He does not know that he's already died multiple times today but his children do. And they're going to save him.
(Groundhog Day fic told entirely from the perspective of someone who doesn't remember the loop.)
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14 Jun 2026
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If Only Someone Loved You by AuroraKant
Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, DCU (Comics), Teen Titans - All Media Types
19 Apr 2020
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Dick Grayson had been prepared to be a part of the Justice League delegation negotiating the conflict between Quander and X'arr.
He hadn't been prepared for the fallout of the revelation that he was what they called a x'qualla'mor.
He hadn't been prepared for the horror. The hopelessness. The fear.
He hadn't been prepared for the people ready to catch him if he fell.- Language:
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Bookmarked by Philosophizes
13 Jun 2026