Shadows Over the Shire: The Awakening of Frodo Cutton (Book 3)

By Lysandra Starfire

As the dark sorcerer, Sarnath's forces lay siege to the Shire, Frodo Cutton leads a valiant defense alongside his allies. Hobbits, Elves, Ents, and Mages unite in epic battles showcasing bravery, ingenuity, and the power of magic.
Amidst heroic stands and daring strategies, Frodo's apprentice Eldrin and the brilliant tactician Aelinor play pivotal roles. In a climactic confrontation, Frodo wields the ancient Starlight Pendant to counter Sarnath's dark magic, turning the tide of war.
Though victorious, Frodo remains vigilant, knowing true peace is yet to be won. This thrilling conclusion to the Shire's defense encapsulates themes of courage, resilience, and the strength of unity in the face of overwhelming darkness.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mystic Quill Publishing
• Release date: May 10, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224816958

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Shadows Over the Shire:

The Awakening of Frodo Cutton

(Book 3)

Lysandra Starfire

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Copyright © 2024 by Lysandra Starfire.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations in critical articles or reviews.

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places, events and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

Printed in the United States of America.

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First Edition: May 2024

CONTENTS

21 The Siege Begins

22 The Battle of Bywater

23 Magic Unleashed

24 The Forest's Wrath

25 Nightfall's Hope

26 Aelinor's Gambit

27 Pippin's Stand

28 Eldrin's Trial

29 The Silent Warriors

30 The Turn of the Tide

About the Author

Acknowledgments

21

The Siege Begins

T

he serene twilight of the Shire belied the chaos that unfolded as Sarnath’s forces launched their assault. Monstrous beings trampled through the underbrush, their roars shattering the peace as dark sorcerers cast spells that left streaks of corruption in the sky. The land, once vibrant and alive, trembled under the onslaught.

At the heart of a hastily erected command post, Frodo surveyed the battlefield from his strategic map, his face a mask of concentration. The room buzzed with the energy of messengers who darted in and out, carrying reports and commands to the front lines. Despite the tumult, Frodo’s presence commanded a calm that seemed to steady those around him.

Eldrin, are the barriers holding at the east ridge? Frodo asked, his voice cutting through the clamor of the command tent.

On the eastern flank, Eldrin, the young mage mentored by Frodo, responded to his call. His voice, though calm, carried an urgency as he chanted the ancient words of power. They’re holding for now, but the pressure is mounting, he reported via a glowing communication stone, his fingers tracing sigils in the air to reinforce the spells.

The barriers shimmered under the onslaught, a dome of light that protected the Hobbit homes behind him. Eldrin’s focus did not waver, even as the dark forces tested his defenses with increasing ferocity.

Suddenly, a frantic cry for help pierced the relative calm of the command post. Frodo’s head snapped up, his hand instinctively reaching for the sword at his side. Report! he demanded.

It’s the western flank—wars! came