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The Shire-folk of Oakenshaw

The Shire-folk of Oakenshaw

The Shire-folk of Oakenshaw is a Hobbit-style adventure that follows Bungo Boffin, a comfortable and respectable hobbit who loves his garden, his six daily meals, and his peaceful life in the village of Oakenshaw. As the son of Mimosa Took (one of the remarkable Took daughters), Bungo has a trace of adventurous blood in his veins, though he has never shown it—until the wizard Gandalf appears at his round green door. Gandalf arrives with a proposition: thirteen dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, are embarking on a quest to reclaim their homeland, the Lonely Mountain, from the dragon Smaug. They need a hobbit—someone small, quiet, and clever—to serve as their burglar. Despite his protests, Bungo finds himself swept into the adventure after the dwarves eat him out of house and home and he reluctantly agrees to join them. The company travels east, facing numerous perils. They encounter three stone-trolls and narrowly escape when Gandalf tricks the trolls into staying out past dawn, turning them to stone. They are captured by goblins in the Misty Mountains, and Bungo becomes separated from the group during the escape. Lost and alone, he must rely on his wits to survive. The adventurers find refuge in Rivendell, the Last Homely House, where the elf-lord Elrond reads their map and reveals moon-letters that show a secret entrance to the Mountain—one that can only be opened on Durin's Day, the dwarves' new year. Continuing their journey, they cross the Misty Mountains during a terrible storm and survive an avalanche that nearly claims the dwarf Bombur. Bungo's quick thinking saves Bombur's life, earning him new respect from the dwarves. In Mirkwood, the dark and enchanted forest, Gandalf departs on urgent business, leaving the company to fend for themselves. They cross an enchanted stream, and Bombur falls into an enchanted sleep after drinking its water. Carrying their sleeping companion, they are captured by wood-elves—but Bungo escapes by slipping into the water and hiding in the reeds. Alone in Mirkwood, Bungo must find a way to rescue his friends. He follows the elves to their underground halls and discovers that the dwarves have been imprisoned. Using his hobbit-cunning and small size, Bungo devises a plan to free them. He steals the keys, releases the dwarves from their cells, and packs them into empty wine barrels that the elves send floating down the Forest River. The dwarves escape in the barrels, though the journey is rough and uncomfortable. They emerge from Mirkwood and arrive at Lake-town, a human settlement near the Lonely Mountain. There, they are welcomed as heroes, and Thorin announces their quest to reclaim the Mountain. The company proceeds to the Lonely Mountain, where they find the secret door described on the map. Bungo enters the Mountain alone, coming face-to-face with the dragon Smaug. Using his wits, he flatters the dragon and discovers a weak spot in his armour—a bare patch on his left breast. But Smaug, enraged, deduces that Lake-town has helped the dwarves and flies off to destroy it. A thrush hears Bungo's account of the weak spot and carries the news to Lake-town, where a brave archer named Bard uses the information to slay the dragon. Meanwhile, the dwarves take possession of the Mountain and its treasure—but their triumph is short-lived. Armies of men and elves arrive, seeking compensation for the destruction of Lake-town and a share of the treasure. Thorin refuses, barricading himself in the Mountain and summoning his kin from the Iron Hills. War seems inevitable until an even greater threat appears: goblins and wargs, massing for battle. The dwarves, men, and elves unite against the common enemy in the Battle of Five Armies. During the battle, Thorin is mortally wounded, but not before reconciling with Bungo and acknowledging the hobbit's true worth.
Fantasy
20 Chs
Mr. Feng Shui's Folk Anecdotes

Mr. Feng Shui's Folk Anecdotes

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of China's Republican Era (1912-1949), this novel chronicles the uncanny adventures of Li Beidou, a feng shui master born under a portentous celestial alignment. His birth coincided with the winter solstice—a liminal moment of cosmic transition between Yin and Yang—marked by an omen: every black dog in the village went mad, hurling themselves to their deaths beneath the ancient huai tree at the village entrance. Hailing from a lineage of funeral attire shopkeepers who clothed the dead, Beidou's destiny shifted during a feverish delirium when he encountered the Yin-Inquiring Matriarch, a spectral figure who inducted him into the shadowed arts bridging the mortal realm and the afterlife. The narrative weaves through encounters with Yin Arts—esoteric rituals to commune with spirits—and the perilous Nine Yin Techniques, a forbidden corpus of necromantic lore. Each chapter unravels bizarre phenomena: sentient funeral paper effigies, geomantic curses haunting ancestral tombs, and markets where the dead barter with spirit coins. Blending historical verisimilitude with supernatural intrigue, the story illuminates the clandestine world of Yin-Yang practitioners—custodians of cosmic balance—through Beidou's trials. From exorcising poltergeists in Shanghai's jazz-age parlors to decoding cryptic feng shui patterns in war-torn villages, his journey reveals how the veil between worlds grows thin in times of human strife.
Fantasy
19 Chs
Folk myths?
Folk myths referred to some myths and legends that were spread among the people. They usually had no scientific basis, but they were extremely interesting and imaginative. These stories often contained various mysterious elements such as gods, ghosts, monsters, fairies, etc. The protagonists were often extraordinary characters such as heroes, immortals, demons, etc. There were many types of folk myths, some were related to religious beliefs, some were related to traditional festivals and folk customs. These stories have unique versions and explanations in different regions and cultures, so they are also regarded as an important part of the local culture. Folk myths have a profound influence in many cultures such as China. They are not only an important part of cultural traditions, but also an important support for people's spiritual world.
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2024-09-11 23:56
Folk stories
Folk stories were a part of traditional Chinese culture. They were usually passed down by mouth and told in a concise and vivid way. These stories usually contained moral education and life wisdom, and were designed to convey values and educational significance. In the search results provided, the information about folk stories was scattered, and no specific story content was provided. Therefore, it was impossible to provide the specific content of the folk stories.
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2025-01-12 22:27
folk suona
The folk suona was a traditional Chinese folk instrument that was widely spread throughout China. It was a conical wind instrument made of wood, with a brass pipe and a reed whistle at the top and a copper bowl-shaped loudspeaker at the bottom. Suona usually had eight holes, and the seventh and eighth holes had the same tone as the others. The sound of the suona was sonorous and loud. It used to be used in folk blowing songs, Yangge songs, drum music classes, local folk arts, and opera accompaniment. After continuous development, it has become a unique solo instrument, and is used for folk band ensembles or opera, song and dance accompaniment. The art of suona was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006.
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2025-01-16 15:47
folk tales
Folk Strange Stories was a suspense novel. The author wrote it based on some strange stories he heard in his hometown. This novel had been updated by two chapters, and the latest chapter was " River God." The plot was thrilling and the plot was full of ups and downs. It was a novel with excellent plot and writing style. Other than that, there were other similar novels such as " Strange Things in the Northwest at Night " and " Strange Stories of the Northeastern People ". These novels were all based on folk tales, telling all kinds of bizarre stories and legends.
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2025-01-15 07:54
folk games
Folk games referred to the playful entertainment activities that spread in the lives of the majority of the people. They were mainly popular among children and adult entertainment programs during festivals. These games were casual and fun. They could use local materials and some simple props such as sticks, stones, leaves, etc. to play. Some of the classic folk games included fighting grass, flying kites, riding bamboo horses, swinging, hide-and-seek, fighting crickets, jumping houses, jumping hundreds of ropes, tug-of-war, dragon boat racing, wrestling, and playing chess. Not only were these games fun, but they could also train one's body, intelligence, and teamwork. At the same time, they reflected the simple wisdom and life interests of Chinese folk culture.
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2024-12-24 13:47
Is it a folk song?
Yes," Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon " was a Cantonese folk song. It was a famous piece of Cantonese music, with a typical Lingnan folk music style. This song appeared as early as the 19th century and became the representative song of Cantonese folk songs. It depicted the love of ordinary people for life and had a relaxed and happy style. In addition, this song also had a profound cultural meaning, implying people's yearning and pursuit of beautiful things.
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2024-12-27 21:36
folk stories
There are many classic folk tales in China, including the Legend of the White Snake, Liang Zhu, and Meng Jiangnu Crying on the Great Wall. These stories were known as classics among classics because of their unique plots, profound cultural implications, and extensive influence. The Legend of the White Snake told the love story between humans and demons, emphasizing the greatness of love and the complexity of human nature. The Butterfly Lovers was a poignant and beautiful love story, expressing the pursuit of true love and the praise of free love. Meng Jiangnu Crying on the Great Wall, on the other hand, reflected the story of ancient women who were unyielding and brave in their pursuit of love. These stories occupied an important place in Chinese culture and had a profound influence on cultures around the world.
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2024-12-23 03:29
folk magic
He recommended a few novels. " Secret Arts of Maoshan " was an urban supernatural novel written by Pan Gaoling. The protagonist accidentally learned a secret art that was close to the Great Dao. He explored the true meaning of the secret art through the experience of making enemies with warlocks, fighting injustice, and admiring souls. The physical version was published in May 2011. " Special Technique " was created by Zhou Wuming. It was a supernatural urban special technique. It started from the development of the Invisibility Talisman by a young Taoist priest. It was a modern immortal cultivation story with elements such as novel regions and super battles of magic. The keywords were erotic and terrifying. " LOL: I can become stronger if I win the MVP." It was an eSports novel written by Uncle Yu Le. The protagonist was bound to the MVP system after transmigrating, and there were all kinds of strange things in the game. " Grave Robber: I Can Hear the Talking Antiques " was Ge Buyou's mystery adventure novel. Xiao Ran transmigrated into the owner of an antique shop, could hear the talking antiques, and was in the world of tombs. Pokémon: Traveling with Super Dream. It was a light novel written by Senji Mori. The female protagonist, Xiaoai, invited Super Dream to travel with her. The Pokémon transformation novel was not completed but it was well written. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-06-24 16:24
folk lantern
The folk lantern was one of the greatest treasures in the traditional China folk art. It had a long history and was widely spread among the China people. From the origin, there were many theories about the origin of lanterns. It was said that it originated in the Western Han Dynasty. Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty set the fifteenth day of the first lunar month as the Lantern Festival. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the sacrificial activities of the Taiyi God were set on this day, and the custom of lighting up all night began. During the reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty, due to the Buddhist practice of viewing relics on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month and lighting up to worship Buddha, he ordered the imperial palace and temples to light up to worship Buddha, and ordered the gentry and common people to hang colorful lights. Later, it gradually became a custom of major festivals among the people. There was also a view that the custom of Lantern Festival originated from Taoism's "Three Yuan Lantern Theory". There was also a view that the lantern originated from the Torch Festival of the Han Dynasty. In the Han Dynasty, the rural people held torches to drive away pests in the fields, and gradually evolved from lighting torches to lighting lanterns. Lanterns originated in the Western Han Dynasty and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. By the Song Dynasty, they had spread among the people and had a history of more than 2000 years. Different regions had their own unique folk lantern culture. For example, the Danling folk lantern had a history of more than a thousand years. It was known as a small opera and had the characteristics of beautiful clothing, singing, dancing, and percussion music. It was said that it originated in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. At that time, people beat gongs and drums on the 15th of the first lunar month, and people went to the streets to perform. Later, it gradually became a custom. Jiujiang's Xunyang folk lantern. The book Xunyang Folk Lantern recorded its development. The book contained the essentials and methods of making small and simple lanterns, as well as the creation and design ideas of colored doors, colored lights, colored boats, and colored carts during major celebrations. It was beneficial to cultivate students 'hands-on practical ability. Quanzhou's folk lanterns originated from the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty. The Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month was particularly grand. Guizhou had lantern plays, such as the large-scale lantern play Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix, which was adapted from Xiao Jianghong's novel of the same name. There were many kinds of lanterns, which could be divided into decorative lanterns, practical lanterns, themed lanterns, entertainment lanterns, etc. There were schools such as palace special arts, folk schools, craftsmen schools, modern schools, etc. There were various subjects and rich contents, which derived from folk activities such as lantern lighting, lantern games, guessing lantern riddles, etc. They had both life functions and artistic characteristics. They had the function of "Nuo opera" to reward the gods and the value of entertaining others and themselves. In modern life, lanterns were mainly used as decorations for festivals. They were usually made of paper or silk, bamboo or wood as the skeleton, and candles or light bulbs were placed in the middle as lighting and decorative tools.
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2026-06-17 02:16
folk tales
" Haunted House Night Talks " was a collection of horror short stories that refused to be hypocritical. It was also called " Ghost Stories." Each story is not long. Don't read it alone at night. It's too scary. The writing style was not bad, but it was a little sad and a little scary. Although some of the stories were lacking, they could be justified. The Invisible Man was very impressive. This book was considered pretty good among the supernatural short stories, but it was a pity that there were not many targeted readers. The author's Chengdu dialect was very friendly. The overall length was short and there was no need to wait for updates. The details were well described and the logic was also clear. Lu Bu: My Cultivation Simulation Device was a historical novel written by Zhao Zhao and Bai Ying. The main character, Lu Fengxian, had transmigrated into Lu Bu and had the Immortal Cultivation Simulation System. Not only could he simulate his own life, but he could also simulate other people's. In the book, his image was vivid in all kinds of scenes. There were many characters, each with their own characteristics. The story was easy to read. " Elves: A National Competition Starting from Popularity " was a light novel about drinking snow as usual. The story took place in a parallel world. There were all kinds of interesting conversations and scenes. Binjiang Police was an urban novel written by Zhuo Muxian. The protagonist, Han Yu, started working at the age of 16. Because of his youth, he was almost returned. Later, he turned over a new leaf. The book was filled with positive energy and was down-to-earth. It described the life of a marine police officer. The characters were well portrayed, and the emotional scenes were not bad. There was no brainless plot, and the case description was detailed and the reasoning was compact. " The Mutant Investigator " was a light novel written by the little white goose. The male protagonist, Rogge, was 21 years old. He found that the world had become strange and terrifying, and all kinds of terrifying elements kept appearing. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
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2026-03-18 15:41
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