Can I just admit that I'm addicted to LotR fanfiction?

[Nerwen]

Originally Posted by Lush

And that's what can make them really, really fun.

That... and the typical Mary Sue's weird name, weirder powers (were-dragons, anyone?), special eye-colour... I mean, they're still hooked on violet! And I love how they totally take the story over (mystical connection to the Ring, etc.)

Some people do get awfully upset by things like fairies and drow in Middle-earth, though...