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The Inner Thoughts and Wishes of Mr. Darcy Written by Jen. Fitzwilliam Darcy is newly married and wishes that his mother was alive to meet his new wife.. JaOctGoHoNo ~NA~ ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2023
Whatever Happened to Mr. Bates Written by NN S. Emma Woodhouse gets hold of something to answer her prayers about harriet and Mr. Knightly. Mrs. Bates reveals what happened to her husband before Miss Woodhouse can use it. ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 10/31/2023
Excessively Attentive Written by JessicaS. Elizabeth's Hunsford visit, and subsequently her life, takes a sharp left turn when Lady Catherine recognizes her. ~P&P~ Last update 08/26/2023
Action Lizzy and the Four Thieves Written by Anne V. Lizzy lives up to her action hero potential, running for her life from highwaymen when the Gardiner carriage overturns on the way to Matlock. Richard, who had been commanded by his parents to find the men who attacked his sister and caused her miscarriage ropes in Darcy and Bingley to help in the search. ~P&P~ Last update 07/28/2023
The Rescue of Harriet Smith Written by Alicia M and Jen P. a retelling of harriet smith's encounter with a group of children and frank churchill, from emma ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 06/24/2023
Drummer Boy/Lazy Dad Written by NN S. Mr Bennet is sent to Netherfield to tune of Little Drummer Boy ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2022
Her Own Insignificance Written by Anne V. Lydia has spent all her funds so Wickham runs off without Lydia, and Lydia is sent home by Col Forster for poor behaviour ~P&P~ Last update 10/27/2022
A Competence Written by Kalee. Young and naïve Marianne Dashwood had a very inflated idea of what "a competence" should be, but after she becomes Marianne Brandon, she realizes all of her wishes were actually fulfilled. Has she realized the distinction between "competence" and "wealth"? (modern) ~S&S~ ~P&P~ Last update 10/26/2022
Love from the Gods Written by Suzanne O. Pride, prejudice and soul-marks. what happens when the person who is supposed to be your soul-mate doesn't even believe in soul-marks? ~P&P~ Last update 09/24/2022
Sufficient Encouragement Written by Janine van der Kooy. An exploration of our favourite characters' love story with more emphasis on their inner lives than on the action surrounding them. it starts in Kent just after Darcy's disastrous monologue proposal which affects Lizzy just differently enough to allow an actual conversation to take place between them. ~P&P~ Last update 07/11/2022
Crawford Written by Suzanne O. Fanny accepts a ride home from Portsmouth, Henry tries to escape his affair, and Mary and Edmund meet over Tom’s (nearly) dead body. ~P&P~ ~MP~ Last update 07/10/2022
Death at the Netherfield Ball Written by Kathy. The 26th of November is certain to be memorable for the gentle populace of that particular corner of Hertfordshire ~P&P~ Last update 05/28/2022
A Parent's Heart Written by Kalee. What-if, depicting the aftermath of Anne's rejection of Captain Wentworth if Sophia had been at Monkford in the year six with her brothers. ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 05/24/2022
Finding Another Mother Written by Jen. Louisa Hurst dies in childbirth, leaving Gregory Hurst with a daughter, Madeline. Louisa's death has impact on her siblings as well. Madeline is now three years old, and Gregory Hurst is considering finding her another mother. ~P&P~ Last update 03/21/2022
A Sense of Propriety - Merryton Assembly Written by Jo Duke. Just imagine for a second that Mr Bingley could be a little less impulsive and more sensitive to Mr Darcy's feelings and sense of propriety. ~P&P~ Last update 01/28/2022
Holiday at Hartfield: Twelfth Night Written by Sandy W. Soon to become George's favourite holiday. ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 01/06/2022
Softening Fortune's Frown Written by MichelleRW. New Years with the De Courcys of Lady Susan. ~NA~ ~P&P~ ~Juv~ Last update 01/06/2022
Gentlemen of Gloucestershire Written by MichelleRW. Mrs. Catherine Tilney nee Morland began her marriage to the Reverend Henry Tilney with every expectation of happiness. When a crisis emerges and her new family is put in danger, she must become the heroine she has been in training for all her life ~NA~ Last update 12/20/2021
Performance and Potential Written by Kalee. Lady Russell is in London when she comes upon a matchmaking seminar aimed at society matrons. As the instructress guides the class to rate their charges' suitors on a matrix of performance and potential, Lady Russell is in for some unexpected revelations. ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 12/16/2021
Hark! the Lady Catherine Calls Written by NN S. Lady Catherine de Bourgh has some advice, to the tune of the Christmas carol "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". ~P&P~ Last update 12/14/2021
Over the River, to Netherfield Written by NN S. Lizzy goes to visit her sick sister, to the tune of the Christmas carol, "Over the River". ~P&P~ Last update 12/06/2021
Like Women Scorned Written by Suzanne O. JaOctGoHoNo. Henry Crawford meets retribution. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 10/31/2021
Lost Causes: a Story in Six Drabbles Written by MichelleRW. 2021 JaOctGoHoNo. Each vignette explores a different kind of mask the characters might wear. quotations are from the book of jude, patron saint of lost causes, commemorated on the twenty eight of October. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~MP~ ~Per~ ~Juv~ Last update 10/31/2021
Mask of Grief Written by NN S. Frederick Wentworth explains the tragic backstory of a funereal mask to Anne Elliot. sequel to Chalice of Sorrow. JaOctGoHoNo ~Per~ Last update 10/31/2021
Heartfelt Happenings in Highbury Written by Alicia M., Cindy C., and Jen P. What some may consider annoying traits, another may not mind at all. in highbury, affection can spring from unlikely sources. ~Em~ Last update 07/11/2021
A Clever Plan Written by Suzanne O. Henry Crawford has a clever plan to gain miss price's attention and win her heart. ~MP~ Last update 07/08/2021
Practicing Economy Written by LizzyS. One Shot. There will be no hedgerows for the Bennets! ~P&P~ Last update 06/28/2021
What are Austen's Children Made of? Written by MichelleRW. Canon compliant kidfic inspired by Little Red Riding Hood, Jane Austen, and nursery rhymes. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ ~Juv~ ~Misc~ Last update 05/14/2021
An Austenian Antagonist Written by MichelleRW. In the spirit of Gilbert and Sullivan ~Misc~ Last update 03/28/2021
Dearest Anne - Book 2 Written by Gaby A. Continuation of Dearest Anne ~P&P~ Last update 01/03/2021
Who Would Say No? Written by NN S. How can a heroine be an Austen heroine if she doesn't turn down a marriage proposal? to the tune of the Christmas carol, "Up On the Housetop." ~Misc~ Last update 12/06/2020
Even More Consequences From A Call Written by LizzyS. Expansion of Consequences of a Call involving a host of non-canon characters who all end up in Hertfordshire where Darcy rents an estate to avoid staying with the Bingleys. ~P&P~ Last update 12/03/2020
Fine Eyes Written by N. Nancy. Darcy is struck dumb at first glimpse by Lizzy's fine eyes. ~P&P~ Last update 11/12/2020
Lamb Written by NN S. JaOctGoHoNo. After Henry Crawford withdraws his suit with Fanny Price, Tom Bertram falls deathly ill. ~MP~ Last update 10/31/2020
Shades of Purple Written by LizzyS. JaOctGoHoNo 2020: A purple flower and an overheard conversation alter the course of events at the Meryton Assembly. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2020
Dearest Anne Written by Gaby A. On the occasion of his seventieth birthday, Lord Matlock invites his entire family for a month’s holiday in Scotland. In this quiet and relaxed setting, Darcy finally gets to know his cousin Anne and develops a genuine love for her. ~P&P~ Last update 09/03/2020
A Conversation of the Most Unfriendly Kind Written by Joanna Saunders. An alternate ending for Northanger Abbey ~NA~ Last update 08/29/2020
Another Month Complete Written by Gaby A. This story takes place entirely at Rosings with Elizabeth and Darcy forced to be in each other's company for yet another month after the infamous proposal. ~P&P~ Last update 07/21/2020
Husbandry Written by MichelleRW. A mashup of Jane Austen, Virgil, and Aristophanes, with Henry Tilney in the dual roles of Orpheus and Dionysus. bordering on crackfic, beyond meta. ~NA~ Last update 07/17/2020
But For a Moment in Time Written by ClaireD. How a few moments in Brighton changes so such and so little for the Bennets. ~P&P~ Last update 06/08/2020
Secret Knowledge Written by Jen. A one shot story where sadly, darcy is not as attractive as usual and little does she know but Elizabeth is not as clever as usual. ~P&P~ Last update 05/29/2020
In a Prudential Light Written by Roslyn W. After Mr. Bennet's untimely death, Elizabeth feels compelled to recant her rejection of Mr. Collins's proposals in the interest of preserving a home and future for her mother and sisters at Longbourn. ~P&P~ Last update 04/02/2020
Sanditon Ending Written by Rae de la Cretaz. An alternative to the ending provided by Andrew Davies. ~Misc~ Last update 02/25/2020
Caroline's Tea Written by Tasha S. Caroline takes tea with Georgiana in a bid to get closer to Darcy but things do not do as planned. (One shot, fluff) ~P&P~ Last update 02/15/2020
No Gentleman He Written by Nance13. What if Elizabeth learned the truth about Mr. Wickham and Mr. Darcy via letters exchanged with her aunt Gardiner? ~P&P~ Last update 01/30/2020
Lady Agnes Written by LizzyS. Georgie and Lady Matlock accompany Darcy to Netherfield. ~P&P~ Last update 12/28/2019
Little Town of Highbury ???? Written by NN S. What happens in Highbury while Mr. Knightley celebrates Christmas in Donwell? to the tune of the Christmas carol, "O Little Town of Bethlehem." ~Em~ Last update 12/04/2019
Carrie-Sue Written by Alicia M. Miss Bingley resorts to desperate measures to ensnare mr. darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 11/29/2019
Quite Baddeley Written by Emelyn. Baddeley, Mansfield park's butler, explains the motives behind his one unusual action in the novel. ~MP~ Last update 11/08/2019
Not One Figure Written by LizzyS. JaOctGoHoNo 2019: Mr. Bennet finds a way to have an entertaining afternoon in his study. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2019
The Chest of Secrets Written by Marci. JaOctGoHoNo 2019: Upon the death of Fitzwilliam Darcy’s father, Darcy learns of a family secret that he is now entrusted to keep safe. (A prequel to “The Bennet Sisters”.) ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2019
Jane Bennet's Box Written by BethW. JaOctGoHoNo 2019: Jane's interaction with unpleasant characters reveals a very dark side under her placid exterior. ~P&P~ Last update 10/30/2019
The Perfect Pair Written by Jen. Darcy and lizzy meet with the help of Bingley and his sister. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2019
An Escort to Netherfield Written by LizzyS. A lost Darcy enlists the help of a young girl to find Netherfield. The subsequent charming conversation, overhead by Lizzy, leads to both her better opinion and a change of circumstances at Netherfield. ~P&P~ Last update 10/01/2019
Mending a Pen Written by BethW. A total and complete work of fluff, that answers the question as to why Caroline bingley offered to mend Mr. Darcy's pen one evening at Netherfield Park. ~P&P~ Last update 10/01/2019
A Good Cup of Tea Written by Frances S. Lizzy gains extra insight during the pen-mending exchange at Netherfield. ~P&P~ Last update 09/30/2019
Harriet’s Dilemma Written by Jen. Harriet smith has to solve an urgent dilemma without even time to think it over while enjoying a cup of tea. ~Em~ Last update 09/28/2019
Consequences of a Call Written by LizzyS. A grieving Hurst is secretly sheltered by Darcy and, seperated from the farcical behaviour of the Bingleys, becomes a better man. [One Shot - September short story - later expanded in separate entry] ~P&P~ Last update 09/27/2019
Lady Bertram's Cup of Tea Written by BethW. An answer to the September short story topic posted in the tea room. what prompts the Bertrams to finally send for Fanny Price after the scandal involving Maria Rushworth and Henry Crawford. ~MP~ Last update 09/13/2019
Five Little Ducks Written by Marci. Mrs. Fanny Bennet attempts to adjust to a new chapter of her life as she learns to let her daughters go. ~P&P~ Last update 07/29/2019
At Pemberly Written by Alicia M. A short, silly conversation during Elizabeth's Pemberley visit. ~P&P~ Last update 07/13/2019
Loving a Man in Regimentals Written by Cpauline. little miss darcy has some bennet/gardiner in her. ~P&P~ Last update 06/02/2019
A Slight Sprain Written by Bethw. escaping the house the day of the meryton assembly, elizabeth bennet meets her new neighbors in a very unexpected way. ~P&P~ Last update 05/10/2019
Math Written by Cpauline. Why are the Darcys so amorous in July? ~P&P~ Last update 11/19/2018
Marigold Intervenes Written by Hleigh. what will be done when mrs. phillips, mr. gardiner, and mrs. bennet all meet an untimely end via a beer cart? we will see in ~P&P~ Last update 08/12/2018
Kindly Relations Written by Shannag. sequel to a kindly aunt where a variety of relatives aid young ladies in many families to find matches that promise happiness for the future ~Per~ Last update 07/03/2018
Nights in White Linen Written by Jack C. back in london, darcy contemplates his ill-delivered proposal to elizabeth bennet. a p&p short story. ~P&P~ Last update 06/25/2018
Twelfth-Night Cake & the Rosings Ghost: A Sofia-Elisabete, Love Child of Colonel Fitzwilliam Tale Written by Robinelizabeth. Sequel to Love Child of Colonel Fitzwilliam in which Sofia-Elisabete clashes with Lady Catherine clash and a naughty ghost. ~P&P~ Last update 06/15/2018
The Just Application Written by Nn S. thanks to the vigilante training from lady bertram and chapman, fanny price correctly applies a blunt object to the back of mr. crawford’s head. ~MP~ Last update 04/02/2018
The Doctor Written by Morgana. While enjoying the countryside in their new gig, Sophy is unable to prevent the admiral from running foul of a dung-cart. Luckily Anne Elliot hears the crash and is able to tend to the wounded. ~Per~ Last update 01/19/2018
Making Her Sentiments Known Written by Jack C. lady catherine visits longbourn. yeah, yeah, we know – but things don’t turn out like you expect. a p&p short story.
~P&P~ Last update 12/29/2017 Mr. Rushworth's Coming Soon Written by Nn S. maria rushworth persuades henry crawford to run off with her, to the tune of the christmas carol, “jolly old st. nicholas.” ~MP~ Last update 12/14/2017
Higher Standards Written by Nn S. henry tilney must struggle with the expectations put upon him by his father and others. ~NA~ Last update 11/19/2017
Elizabeth Bennett and the Industrial Revolution Written by Joe78751. tbd ~P&P~ Last update 11/11/2017
Tales of HMS Laconia Written by Jack C. Stories about Captain Frederick Wentworth’s beloved frigate, HMS Laconia, before his visit to Uppercross Hall in 1814. ~Per~ Last update 11/02/2017
The Churchills of Donwell Written by Nn S. mrs. churchill of donwell abbey hopes that her nephew will marry neighbor emma woodhouse. ~Em~ Last update 10/19/2017
More Justified In Acting Written by Morgana. A discovery in the Kellynch library gives Captain Wentworth greater insight into events of the past and the possibilities of the future prior to his re-introduction to Anne Elliot causing him to question his long held beliefs regarding their separation. ~Per~ Last update 10/07/2017
Death & Life: A Vignette Written by Jack C. a sequel to The Three Colonels ~P&P~ Last update 09/27/2017
Cunning and Compromise Written by Morgana. Mr. Darcy's world turns on its head as he discovers at the Netherfield ball that he has misjudged everyone's motives: Mr. Wickham is more honorable, Miss Bingley more conniving, and Miss Elizabeth more resentful than he'd given any of them credit for. ~P&P~ Last update 09/25/2017
A Truth Universally Acknowledged Written by Sarah Waldock. What might happen if Lydia actually wised up a bit before eloping with Wickham? ~P&P~ Last update 09/09/2017
The Secret Life of Caroline Bingley Written by Hcingram. Shortly after Darcy and Bingley's wedding, Caroline is sent packing to her Scottish relatives. Losing Darcy has sent her through DENIAL, ANGER, and NEGOTIATIONS, we pick up with her now very firmly DEPRESSED. ~P&P~ Last update 07/29/2017
Ignorance and Irony Written by Marci. Elizabeth and Darcy meet in Hertfordshire where they immediately get off to a bad start where they both allow their own ignorance to color their perception of the other. The irony of the story is not lost on either party when the truth that Elizabeth is not just the penniless and connectionless niece who was taken in and raised by Thomas Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 07/17/2017
Beyond Longbourn Written by Peter. elizabeth makes a fortunate acquaintance in london before tragedy strikes the bennet family. this is a regency, hea story. ~P&P~ Last update 06/28/2017
Her Ladyship Written by Lucie. Caroline finds reason to shake off from her post Darcy wedding blues. Last update 06/01/2017
Death by potato Written by Lina. Mr: Collins and his love for potatoes has deathly consequences. short vignette. ~P&P~ Last update 05/23/2017
Love Child of Colonel Fitzwilliam Written by Robinelizabeth. tbd ~P&P~ Last update 05/03/2017
Advantageously Hit by a Carriage: Samuel Jones' Story Written by Marci. James Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury almost hits a man in the middle of a London Street. In the end, he hires Samuel Jones as a servant and learns of the remarkable tale of Samuel Jones. A short story involving a few of the characters from “Ignorance and Irony”. ~P&P~ Last update 04/26/2017
An Offer of Prudence Written by Peter. Darcy does not propose at Hunsford. While enamored of Elizabeth, Darcy does not lose his deliberate approach to the matter and instead travels to London the week before her return to meet and converse with Mr. Gardiner. ~P&P~ Last update 04/06/2017
Tea Parties Written by Cpauline. Mr Darcy reserves Tuesdays afternoons for tea parties with his daughters. ~P&P~ Last update 04/04/2017
With the Servant's Help Written by Tro. A servant's perspective ~P&P~ Last update 04/04/2017
Regrets - I Have But a Few Written by Peter. Darcy does not encounter Elizabeth again after leaving Hertfordshire thereroe he does not find Lydia and forced her marriage. What happens to the Bennet sisters? ~P&P~ Last update 03/04/2017
A Kindly Aunt Written by Shannag. a wonderful aunt is of material aid to her most deserving nieces as they come of age ~Per~ Last update 03/02/2017
Circles Written by Wadeh. during the hunsford proposal, elizabeth goes to extraordinary lengths to try to be civil and polite in her rejection, which is effective… for a while. ~P&P~ Last update 02/22/2017
An Unpopular Notion Written by Amy A. After refusing to become engaged to the most eligible Lord Morecroft, Elizabeth who believes in the unpopular notion of marrying for love goes to stay with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner in London where she makes the acquaintance of a Miss Georgiana Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2017
Miss Jane Fairfax In Her Dotage Written by Miss E Sweetman. After Jane Fairfax marries Frank Churchill, the many benefits of a longer Engagement become life long lessons. ~Em~ Last update 02/10/2017
Men and Boys - A Pride and Prejudice One Shot Written by Wadeh. A short vignette in the parlor at Longbourn during the gentlemen's first visit after Lydia's wedding. ~P&P~ Last update 01/24/2017
Lady Catherine Disposes Written by Peter. Lady catherine makes an unexpected visit to Pemberley in the summer of '12. ~P&P~ Last update 12/20/2016
Hope Floats Written by Femme Malheureuse. Her petticoat six inches deep in mud, and the gown which had been let down to hide it not doing its office. Yet Mr. Darcy could only note the frowsy country chit's 'brightened eyes'. What's a girl got to do to focus Mr. Darcy's attention where it really belongs? ~P&P~ Last update 12/11/2016
The Bookseller's Widow Written by Peter. Elizabeth and the Gardiners visit Pemberley a day or two earlier than in P&P. ~P&P~ Last update 12/11/2016
Darcy's First Kiss Written by Kathy. Fitzwilliam Darcy tries to press his luck for the first time. ~P&P~ Last update 12/10/2016
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