Fic Rec Fridays 2018 - part 25

painted blind (28676 words) by nasri
Chapters: 2/2
Fandom: The Hobbit - All Media Types
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Bilbo Baggins/Thorin Oakenshield
Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, Gandalf, Frodo Baggins
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - Supernatural Elements

Summary:

The last time Bilbo stepped foot in Aberdeen it was with a broken heart and a bachelor’s degree. All things considered, this time isn’t so different.

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So what you have here is basically an excellent ghost story of the classic variety, only with a wonderful twist (hint: it's a slow-burn romance, just the way I like it), but that's just the bare bones of the thing. I won't spoil the plot for you, but suffice to say the story is very well-written, inventive, sweet and fun and sad and hopeful in all the right places, and has all the characters spot-on.

And yes, there's this one bit where I cried buckets. And the other where I squealed with true pure delight. And now I think I must treat myself to a reread.