A young woman clad in black silk dances out of the darkness, swaying to the haunting tones of a Celtic flute as her netting draped arms beckon you forth. Her limbs seem to constantly move, like the gentle, mesmerizing ripples of a brook as the delicate layers of sleek skirts swirl out about her bear feet, a single anklet reflecting the light. Black lines her eyes and highlights pupils of dark, mysterious blue, acting as the focus of attention upon the pale face. Red-brown hair cascades down her back, over her shoulders and onto the exotic fabric, covered with a soft veil of moonlight silver. A thick collar is locked tightly around her neck, fashioned of twisted silver cords looping around a solid, flat base of metal, the two tones glimmering in the candlelight as if they were an image from a ghostly dream. She seems alive and yet trapped within the world of the haunting dead; constantly swaying to the music in a way akin to a snake being charmed out of its basket. Silver cuffs adorn her wrists, small chains and charms tinkling against one and other as she moves, bring her arms to cross just below her face as her talon like black nails catch the light, illuminating the red flicks sparkling at the tips.

Red painted lips move, as if chanting something secret under her breath before her eyes fully lock onto yours, freezing you within the strange moment just as she freezes to the tantalizing pull of the flute.

“Let me entice you into a world of darkness...” she whispers, her right hand extending out, offering you all the seductive temptation that the world has to offer; all yours for the taking. “Come to a place where darkness never sleeps, where the night rules with an iron fist and where all things deemed ‘good’ are crushed underfoot.”

Teeth sinking almost thoughtfully into her lower lip, the woman smiles as small droplets of blood start to form. She watches you, watches your interest grow as her tongue flicks out over her glimmering lower lip, tasting the blood and savoring it like it were the sweetest of honey. Right hand still outstretched, a curved eyebrow rising ever so slightly – the only other movement on the otherwise stone-still face – she takes a step forward, rotating her shoulders to the music and causing the layers of netting to shimmer in the candlelight.

“Let me lead you into temptation; into power and into dominance...”

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Name: Minka

Age: old enough

Likes:

Books/writers: The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake, anything by Anne Rice, Marrion Zimmer Bradely, Raymond E. Feist and John Marsden.

Movies: The Lord of the Rings (obviously), From Hell, Pirates of the Caribbean, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Identity, El Mariachi, Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico, The Matrix movies, The Mists of Avalon, Interview with the Vampire, Sleepy Hollow, The 13th Warrior, and anything else that is kinda creepy and violent!

Story Genres: I only really read stories which focus upon the darker side of life and fantasy. Action and battle scenes, character suffering and pain, and stories with as much blood as possible are my favorites. Mary-Sues I hate, romance I despise (apart from the occasional slash when I am in an odd mood). Give me the evil stuff! ;)

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New Story Alert! (External Link)

Returning with a story deemed too ‘face-fanning hot’ for the pages of fanfiction.net, Minka once again delves into darkness with the newest product of her ambiguous imagination.

’The King's Conquest’ escorts the reader on a path which twists precariously along the boundaries of desire, duty and the fantasies which one normally strives to veil. But just where does one end and the other begin, and what happens when the placement of such limitations is no longer within your power to decide?

Summary: (Alternate Universe) King Elessar of Gondor is notoriously renowned throughout Middle Earth for his endless pursuit of military power and trinkets of beauty. It is also greatly understood that he has the ways and means of getting whatever his heart desires, so when his eye fixates upon the Elven realm of Mirkwood, her only prince is forced to do whatever he can to keep his people alive. But when that demands a price which Legolas cannot possibly understand, where is the logical place to draw the line?

Trapped in a situation both alien and unnerving, Legolas loses himself in a world full of power, dominance and emotional intrigue where only three questions remain clear; to fight or surrender, to live or die, to give or to be taken.

Praise for ’The King’s Conquest’: Reviewed as being ’absolutely amazing.’ Readers are kept spellbound as ’...the plot was absolutely riveting’ And the climax? ’When the truth finally comes out in the end, it is…fantastic! Amazing! Fucking incredible!’

Read ’The King’s Conquest’ here http://www.livejournal.com/users/minka_g/14294.html#cutid1

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+ The Blackened Souls Community - A LJ community for all your Orlando or Legolas angst. Posted stories must revolve around the darker side of existence, so if you like character death, torture and angst, then this is the place for you.
http://livejournal.com/users/blackened_souls 

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1. Gasoline reviews

Cleaning the blood from the unit was out of the question. Besides, what would I do with a corpse in the middle of the city? Dump it in a trash can? That sort of stuff only works in bad movies... Jack's PoV. Bobby's in trouble, Jack tries to help.

Four Brothers - Fiction Rated: T - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,256 - Reviews: 13 - Updated: 3-4-07 - Published: 3-4-07

2. Lifelike reviews

Then behind him, a shadow loomed and the world fell apart. Jack is sick Bobby helps in the only way he knows how. Dark themes.

Complete - Four Brothers - Fiction Rated: T - English - General/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,418 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 1-28-07 - Published: 1-28-07

3. Pitiful reviews

Ripped jeans, a leather jacket and smoke in hand, I’d walked up to the Mercer household like I already owned the joint. As the door opened, I cast my eyes heavenwards and took a deep dose from my smoke, striking an ageless rock star pose.

Complete - Four Brothers - Fiction Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,920 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 1-3-07 - Published: 1-3-07

4. The Drinking Game reviews

RotK clip inspired. A drinking game between Gimli and Legolas gets slightly out of hand - but who really wins? And what is Aragorn's part in all this? AL

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,316 - Reviews: 37 - Updated: 12-25-03 - Published: 12-25-03

5. The Thrill of the Chase » reviews

Legolas leads a double life: in one, he’s the lovable prince of Mirkwood; the other, he’s a deadly assassin up for hire. Yet when he meets a young human his worlds collide, throwing both he and the ones he loves into a deadly game of cat and mouse. AL

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 9 - Words: 68,334 - Reviews: 153 - Updated: 11-15-03 - Published: 9-13-03

6. The Time We Rise reviews

There can be no triumph without loss, no victory without suffering, no freedom without sacrifice. Swathed by both the darkness of Cirith Gorgor and the Armies of Mordor, Legolas makes the final sacrifice for the success of the Fellowship. One shot AU

Complete - Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,041 - Reviews: 25 - Updated: 10-4-03 - Published: 10-4-03

7. Cold Comfort reviews

Trinity angst fest! One shot fill in piece, telling of her feelings and thoughts regarding Cypher’s betrayal, Apoc and Switch’s death and the fact that it is her destiny to fall in love. Quite different and rather dark.

Complete - Matrix - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,947 - Reviews: 4 - Updated: 7-22-03 - Published: 7-22-03

8. The Logistics of ‘Singing Blade’ Syndrome reviews

The logistics behind that which is known as the ‘Singing Blade’. A short, humorous thesis on the common concept that blades do in fact ‘sing’ as they pass through the air. Many thanks to Yunadax for her input and the use of some of her ramblings

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,854 - Reviews: 3 - Updated: 7-13-03 - Published: 7-13-03

9. Extorted » reviews

For Grath’s challenge. Slash, AU. In the clutches of a possessive Lord, Legolas finds companionship in the form of a gift; a human slave. But as feelings change, secrets come out – some of which seek to claim lives.

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 24,196 - Reviews: 96 - Updated: 7-3-03 - Published: 3-8-03

10. Everything in Me » reviews

When Legolas is placed on trial due to crimes against the people of Rohan and the accusation of siding with the enemy, both he and Aragorn learn that a deadly slip of words can bring about more danger then either ever thought possible.

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Supernatural - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,623 - Reviews: 80 - Updated: 6-29-03 - Published: 3-7-03

11. Shadows Within Darkness Without » reviews

Dark AU; Legolas confronted Boromir *Ch10* Legolas may be safe from the Orcs and now among friends, but is he safe from his own mind and the darkness within? Trouble rears it ugly head in Edoras while miles away, Gondor prepares for war against Mordor.

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Adventure - Chapters: 10 - Words: 86,524 - Reviews: 257 - Updated: 5-2-03 - Published: 1-26-02

12. Making Sense of the Ruins reviews

Delves into the raison d'être and events that shaped Legolas’ resolution to sail over the sea subsequent to Aragorn’s death. Terse, poignant, vignette for Rhysenn’s “The Alliance of Elves and Men” challenge. Slash.

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,348 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 4-11-03 - Published: 4-11-03

13. The Eaters of the Dead » reviews

It comes as the mist shrouds the deep valley – snaking down the mountain in the form of a line of fire and flame, heading towards the small village tucked within. Thirteen must go if there is to be any hope of salvaging the remains and the Havens beyond

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Horror - Chapters: 6 - Words: 41,621 - Reviews: 54 - Updated: 2-22-03 - Published: 11-23-02

14. To Handle Everyday reviews

A darker look on how Legolas may have reacted to Haldir’s, among others’, deaths at Helm’s Deep. Written for a dear friend who needs to see that there is always light and hope, one just needs to part the darkness.

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Angst/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,002 - Reviews: 21 - Updated: 2-8-03 - Published: 2-8-03

15. Relinquishing the Past reviews

After the great fatalities of Helm’s Deep, Aragorn watches as Legolas slowly diminishes and loses sight of all that he once loved, his self-blame slowly consuming him. Now, on the way to Isengard, Aragorn plays his last card in trying to help his friend

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst/General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,022 - Reviews: 40 - Updated: 2-4-03 - Published: 2-4-03

16. The Whispered Voice Within reviews

Friend is thrown against friend as the greatest battle of Helm’s Deep is fought before the arrival of the Orcs; the battle for Aragorn’s soul. After a mishap when expelling Saruman, Legolas is forced to take arms against his friend and the voices with

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 11,680 - Reviews: 34 - Updated: 1-13-03 - Published: 1-13-03

17. Dangerously in Love » reviews

Helm’s Deep Dark AU. When wounded at Parth Galen, Legolas receives his first look at how frail his immortality really is, and when surrounded by the dying Rohan men, loses his edge. With the battle drawing near, can Aragorn keep him safe? A/L *Complete*

Complete - Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 34,361 - Reviews: 148 - Updated: 1-6-03 - Published: 4-21-02

18. Fallen reviews

When Haldir passes to the Halls of Mandos at Helm’s Deep, Legolas is forced to reconsider the true value of immortality. Short, sad interlude telling of Legolas’ reaction to such a loss of immortal life that I feel was greatly missed in the movie.

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,196 - Reviews: 69 - Updated: 12-31-02 - Published: 12-31-02

19. The Blood of Revenge » reviews

The two great friends of the LotR were not always so. Once they shared a hate so great that the future and their destinies looked like they would not come to pass. Legolas is bent on revenge & the outcome is cruel and painful for them both. *DARK AU* A/L

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,993 - Reviews: 80 - Updated: 11-24-02 - Published: 6-8-02

20. Remember Me » reviews

Legolas has long hidden his feelings for Aragorn behind a mask of coldness, but when the King of Gondor makes the first move, can the Prince withstand the personal challenges and conflicts that he faces? After RotK. *FINISHED*

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,596 - Reviews: 29 - Updated: 10-25-02 - Published: 8-30-02

21. Restoring Hope » reviews

Aragorn engages in an all out attempt to bring Legolas out of a deep depression that he has sunk into due to Galadriel’s message, but will he help his friend or push him over the edge? *FINISHED* What happened that fateful day Legolas heard th Gull's cr

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Angst/Adventure - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,622 - Reviews: 33 - Updated: 10-16-02 - Published: 8-4-02

22. Valar Help the Bored, Fighting Elf! reviews

With Middle-Earth in peace, Legolas realizes that all is not what it is cracked up to be. Once he gets bored, he contrives a plan to make things change and his life more exciting, with the help of some friends – alive and dead. A cure for writer’s blo

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: K+ - English - Mystery/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,967 - Reviews: 12 - Updated: 9-13-02 - Published: 9-13-02

23. Serenity reviews

“He could feel it sing, hear the soft, musical note as the string snapped back and the arrow was released, searching out its target.” Elrohir centered story about the binding power of an archer to his bow, to the world and to all that surrounds.

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: K - English - General - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,467 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 8-31-02 - Published: 8-31-02

24. Loss of Control reviews

Legolas, always so in control of his emotions, finds his weakness in Aragorn. What happens when an Elf that has kept himself shielded from hurt all his life looses that control? He sinks into a depression that only the one who indorsed it can save him fro

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 660 - Reviews: 22 - Updated: 7-25-02 - Published: 7-25-02

25. The Blood Of The Innocent » reviews

A DARK FIC *LEGOLAS SADISUM AND TORTURE* When Legolas finds himself in Saruman's clutches he can’t remember anything. But how much can one Elf stand and what happens when memories start to flood back to him? Not all is what it seems.*CH 8 UP, FINALLY!!*

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: M - English - Horror/Angst - Chapters: 8 - Words: 29,242 - Reviews: 298 - Updated: 7-22-02 - Published: 2-13-02

26. The Call of Death must be Answered » reviews

Dark AU where Legolas is struck by grief after Gandalf's death. Will Aragorn be able to save him or will he pass on? NOT SLASH and not like most. Is based lightly on a true story and has lots of suffering. *CH 2 up, you all thought I couldn't do it, huh?*

Lord of the Rings - Fiction Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 5,466 - Reviews: 46 - Updated: 6-1-02 - Published: 4-4-02