[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

There have been a number of rumours on the forum about alleged major plot changes in The Return of the King, and I believe that I may have evidence that such changes have, in fact, been incorporated into the final installment of the trilogy. The following was passed to me by a disgruntled employee of New Line Cinema, who shall remain nameless. It was apparently found in the conference room after a meeting with the film's backers. As you can see, Frodo now faces Sauron in person, to emphasise the inequality of his struggle.

Sauron: Oh, I'm afraid the Ring will be quite operational when your friends arrive.

<He glances at the Ring on his finger>

You want this? Take it. Strike me down with all your hatred and your journey to the Dark Side will be complete.

Frodo: Never. I'll never fight you.

Sauron: Then, young Ringbearer, you will die...

At this point the paper is roughly torn off. The remainder of the text is missing.