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Taken as prisoners, two of the Company find themselves captives and bound for a tower of promised torment. However, their captors can't seem to decide on exactly which tower would be best. Their indecision leads to their own pursuit, and as the knots fray within the already tenuous bonds of their captors, the captives make a plan to free themselves, worrying all the while about getting caught in the myriad crossfire... - READING BEGINS AT 4:58 -   Let me know whether you'd like to hear an attempt at a chronological reading by responding to the Question in the Community tab on Anchor, or Spotify, or reaching out via Messenger, or email. If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following charity: https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds and Elizabeth Bentson of Southpaw Artistry (@southpawartistry) for the cover art. Contact: [email protected]

The Three Hunters track the host that have their captured friends. Along the way they encounter another host. Will they prove friend, or foe... - READING BEGINS AT 4:57 - Let me know whether you'd like to hear an attempt at a chronological reading by responding to the Poll in the Community tab on Anchor, or Spotify, or reaching out via Messenger, or email. If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-yates21 Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds and Elizabeth Bentson of Southpaw Artistry (@southpawartistry) for the cover art.     Contact: [email protected]

The Fellowship is fractured as Boromir undertakes a journey where none can follow. With the Hobbits disappearing in seemingly different directions, it's up to the remaining Company to decide on their best course of action... - READING BEGINS AT 4:25 - If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-yates21 Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds and Elizabeth Bentson of Southpaw Artistry (@southpawartistry) for the cover art.    Contact: [email protected]

The power of the Ring is revealed. The decision is made by the Bearer and the way that must be taken is decided. The Fellowship of the Ring comes to an end...   - READING BEGINS AT 4:30 - If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following charity: https://www.kidsout.org.uk/donate/ Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds and Elizabeth Bentson of Southpaw Artistry for the cover art.     Contact: [email protected]

Taking to the Great River, the Company drifts towards inevitability. The decision about which way the Company should take becomes all too real as they float onwards, as does the ever-present dangers... - READING BEGINS AT 4:55 - If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following charity: https://www.kidsout.org.uk/donate/ Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds and Elizabeth Bentson of Southpaw Artistry for the cover art.   Contact: [email protected]

Finding some welcome respite from their travels, and their grief, underneath the eaves of Lothlórien, the Company must muster the fortitude to say farewell to the Golden Wood. Not least because they must soon decide on what direction they will take on the next stage of their journey... - READING BEGINS AT 4:46 - If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following charity: https://www.kidsout.org.uk/donate/ Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds and Elizabeth Bentson of Southpaw Artistry for the cover art. Contact: [email protected]

Seeking shelter under the eaves of Lothlórien, the Company certainly find shelter and safety, but also find some unnerving questions being asked of themselves...  - READING BEGINS AT 3:10 -  If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following fundraisers: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/equity-benevolentfund.  Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds. Contact: [email protected]

Reeling from the shock of witnessing the fall of their great guide, the Company must pick themselves up and flee from further repercussion at the hands of the marauding Orc-host, bent on revenge. Seeking shelter under the cover of the trees of Lothlórien, they soon find the safest way, isn't always the easiest... - READING BEGINS AT 3:35 -  If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following fundraisers: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/equity-benevolentfund Credit to BBC Sound Effects for backgrounds.

Learning more of Balin's fate, the Fellowship are forced to flee. In the dark of Mória, they once more put trust in their guide, not only for his skill in navigating the dark tunnels, but also in combatting an even darker power... - READING BEGINS AT 3:35 - If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following fundraisers: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/equity-benevolentfund https://www.facebook.com/donate/1945572582278426/ Credit to BBC Sound Effects for the backgrounds.

Deciding to take a much darker road than first planned, the Fellowship journey into Moria. Even on their approach, they notice the lands have become far less welcoming. Hoping to find news of Gimli's kin, Balin, they quickly hope simply to make it out the other side in one piece, and as one Company...  - READING BEGINS AT 3:35 -  If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following fundraisers:  https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/equity-benevolentfund  https://www.facebook.com/donate/1945572582278426/  Credit to BBC Sound Effects for the backgrounds.

The Fellowship of the Ring is decided upon and the newly formed Company take their first steps on their journey. Yet they soon find the Enemy is not the only danger to their quest...  - READING BEGINS AT 4:20 - If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following fundraisers: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/equity-benevolentfund & https://www.facebook.com/donate/1945572582278426/  Credit to BBC Sound Effects for the backgrounds.

The history of the Ring is discussed by all those affected by it. From the high and mighty, to the small and humble, all races take part and discuss the fate of the Ring, and indeed of Middle Earth itself... - READING BEGINS AT 2:55 -    If you don't absolutely hate what you hear, and are in a position to be able to do so, please think of sending some spare pennies to the following fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/equity-benevolentfund    Credit to BBC Sound Effects for the backgrounds.