February's challenge was very special to us, because it marked the first anniversary of Teitho. Yes, you're reading right! Twelve months have passed in which we threw challenges at you and each month you answered the challenge and wrote: angsty stories, funny stories, sad stories, serious stories, fluffy stories, exciting stories. The website hosts 182 stories overall, more than enough for readers to indulge themselves for weeks!

Therefore, the theme for this month was: "Things to be Thankful for".

Once in a while, one should escape the stress of everyday-life and consider the things one is thankful for. We, for example, are thankful to be part of this wonderful challenge, to have great authors and readers who make it such a great experience. It's hard to believe that one year has passed since it all began - time flies when you are having fun :-)

Therefore, our anniversary topic is called "Things to be thankful for". Imagine Aragorn reaching Imladris to find Frodo alive - or Legolas finding out that the dark cave he fell into DOES have an exit - or Elrond sending all three sons on an errand to enjoy the blessed silence of his home... We are more than curious to see what you can come up with, be it funny, exciting, touching... So - please, mellyn - teitho!

And here are the winners for this challenge

A Brief Interlude by Yuggster
An End by Liek
Blessed by Ilúvatar by White Wolf
Conversion by Pentangle 2nd place
Life's Gifts by Stacee Phelps 3rd place
To Arathorn, my Father by Sivan
Where once was Light by Imaginigma 1rst place

We thank all participating authors!