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A Few Rays of Light Written by Snow (Kara). When George Wickham is killed in a duel, his family, including his sensible daughter Anna, must go on without him. ~P&P~ Last update 09/01/1999

Enemies In All The Usual Places Written by Alice. Caroline Bingley faces the results of her failed trickery, and begins to plot again to separate Darcy and Elizabeth. ~P&P~ Last update 08/22/1999

In the Family Way Written by Amy Keene. After a year of worry, the Darcys finally are blessed with a child. ~P&P~ Last update 08/22/1999

Society and Solitude Written by Eva. Mary Bennet, the last of the sisters still fully at Longbourn, begins to regret being alone and such a solitary creature. ~P&P~ Last update 08/22/1999

The Ghosts of Darcys Past Written by Kathy K. Lady Anne and George Darcy keep an eye on their son and daughter even after their own deaths. They hope that Fitzwilliam can find a wife to make him happy again. ~P&P~ Last update 08/22/1999

Darcy's Diary Written by Tanisha. Darcy keeps track of his thoughts when he joins Bingley in Hertfordshire. ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/1999

A Chance Encounter Written by Lisa Hope. After Mr. Wickham--the Longbourn heir--marries Lydia, he still keeps his eyes, and his hands, on other ladies. ~P&P~ Last update 08/15/1999

Desperation Written by Carmel S. After Elizabeth refuses him, Darcy makes a dreadful miscalculation which brings death and destruction to Elizabeth's family. ~P&P~ Last update 08/13/1999

Doors Written by Samantha K. When the husband of a friend Elizabeth Bennet is staying with makes advances on her, she escapes and finds her way to Pemberley. ~P&P~ Last update 08/13/1999

Life Begins At Forty Written by Marks. Elizabeth Bennet, still unmarried at forty, regrets having refused Darcy so many years before. ~P&P~ Last update 08/09/1999

On My Own Written by Christine Marie. Georgiana decides she can not marry her fiancé and decides she would be better off finding her own way in the world, so she leaves Pemberley behind. ~P&P~ Last update 08/03/1999

Pain, Growth, Joy, and Laughs Written by Gina. With the prospect of a happy life before them, Darcy and Elizabeth both ponder how they had come to their engagement and their prospects for the future. ~P&P~ Last update 07/30/1999

A Difficult Voyage Written by Lynn O. Mr. Bennet is an American merchant trying to make a profit in the face of an embargo on British-American trade. While in Britain, his wife insists that they and their five children visit her family in Meryton. ~P&P~ Last update 07/28/1999

The Look Written by Jen F. A poem on the feelings of Elizabeth Bennet upon receiving,and returning, the attentions of Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/1999

Any Woman Who Truly Loved Written by Mags. The daughter of Anne and Frederick Wentworth falls in love and marries Mary and Charles Musgrove's son. ~Per~ Last update 07/21/1999

Tilney's Time Written by Marsha. With his other children married, General Tilney seeks a bride for his son, Captain Frederick Tilney. ~NA~ Last update 07/21/1999

Pride and Prejudice, Postponed Written by Eva. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a thing that is meant to be, will come about one way or another. In this story the meeting between the Bennets and the eligible gentlemen, Darcy and Bingley, is delayed, but fated. ~P&P~ Last update 07/20/1999

A Young Lady From Kent Written by Christine Marie. Georgiana is too young to marry and too bored to go on as she has done, and so seeks out something useful to fill her time, and fulfill her life. ~P&P~ Last update 07/16/1999

Secret Marriage Written by Tamsin. A man and a young lady head for marriage at Gretna Green. Afterwards, they find they must keep their marriage a secret until the gentleman comes fully into his inheritance. ~P&P~ Last update 07/16/1999

Persona Non Grata Written by Jen F. Lady Catherine Fitzwilliam, a happy and pretty girl of seventeen, becomes the bitter and nasty Catherine de Bourgh. ~P&P~ Last update 07/14/1999

Pride and Prejudice in Short Written by Marks. Jane Austen might have taken four hundred pages to get her characters together, but this story takes only one. ~P&P~ Last update 07/10/1999

Resurrecting Mary Written by Kathlyn. Miss Mary Bennet makes her way to Cambridge disguised as a man and studies medicine. As a doctor, she is useful and valued, but in time her true identity becomes known, taking away her ability to practice medicine. A mystery also needs to be solved, and John Barrow ("Favors Returned") is enlisted. ~P&P~ Last update 07/03/1999

A Poem: Elinor's Outburst Written by Cecilia Anne. Elinor Dashwood reflects on the loss of Edward Ferrars. ~S&S~ Last update 06/16/1999

The Bennets' Ugly Duckling Becomes a Swan Written by Cecilia Anne. Mary Bennet finds love at last, and blossoms into a lovely lady. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/1999

The Midwife's Tale Written by Malini. When George Wickham marries Lydia, he leaves more than one lady in his wake. ~P&P~ Last update 06/14/1999

Desperate Measures Written by Melissa. Jane resorts to a bit of trickery to get Elizabeth to admit her true feelings. ~P&P~ Last update 06/12/1999

The Beginning (Formerly Untitled) Written by Melissa. Another installment of the 'Destiny's Soulmates' series. Here Lisa Wickham (the natural daughter of Mr. Bennet), is fifteen and living at Pemberley with her brother George Wickham. ~P&P~ Last update 06/12/1999

A Desperate Attempt Written by Lee. Even a year later Caroline Bingley will not accept that Darcy has married Elizabeth. News of the Darcys impending parenthood sends her over the edge . ~P&P~ Last update 06/08/1999

Dawkins Has A Care Written by Aja. Mr. Collins's carriage driver finds a way to give his master his comeuppence. ~P&P~ Last update 06/04/1999

Will You? Won't You? Written by Carmel S. Darcy gets up his nerve to ask Elizabeth a second time. ~P&P~ Last update 05/25/1999

Dare We Hope Written by Teg. The engaged Bingley and Jane get it into their heads that Elizabeth and Darcy must be kept apart as much as possible, seriously frustrating both sister and friend. ~P&P~ Last update 05/19/1999

Paradox Written by Cecily. When a young man comes to live at Netherfield, the neighborhood is eager to meet him and his good friend--Mr. Wickham. ~P&P~ Last update 05/17/1999

Bedlam Written by Bodecia. After receiving Darcy's letter at Rosings, Elizabeth disappears, and Mrs. Collins enlists Darcy's help to find her. ~P&P~ Last update 05/15/1999

Not Beyond Hope Written by Jeanette. When Mr. Bennet fails to find Lydia, the grief takes his life, and Jane soon follows; Mrs. Bennet also soon dies. Elizabeth refuses the help of the Gardiners and eventually finds herself on the streets. ~P&P~ Last update 05/07/1999

A Derbyshire Story Written by Monique. When Mr. Darcy returns to Pemberley and learns that Miss Bennet has visited, he hopes to gain a second chance to win her heart. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/1999

A Twist In the Road Written by Melissa. A sequel to "A Twist of Fate". Elizabeth Darcy keeps a journal of her married life. ~P&P~ Last update 05/03/1999

A Conversation With Georgiana Written by Cristi. After learning of Lydia and Wickham's elopement, Darcy confides in Georgiana. ~P&P~ Last update 04/29/1999

Just Between the Two of Us Written by Jen F. With Fitzwilliam sick in bed, he and Elizabeth remember how they came together. ~P&P~ Last update 04/21/1999

A New Horizon Written by Traci. Captain Wentworth and Anne settle into their new life ashore after a year aboard ship, and they soon learn they are to have a child. After living a very sheltered life, Frederick's younger sister, Katrina, a gifted artist, comes to stay with her brother and Anne, turning more than one man's head during her stay. ~Per~ Last update 04/20/1999

A Twist of Fate Written by Melissa. Mr. Bennet has four daughters with Mrs. Bennet, but also has a fifth, Elizabeth, with the love of his life. She is raised at first not by him, but by the Wickhams at Pemberley, but after living in her father's house for many years, is suprised to find Liam Darcy so altered. ~P&P~ Last update 04/20/1999

Changing Nappies Written by Lise. A sequel to "Changing Principles". Mrs. Caroline Fitzwilliam adjusts to being a countess and sifts her true friends from her false ones, and parenthood changes everything. ~P&P~ Last update 04/20/1999

Marianne's Preserver Written by Cecily. Marianne Dashwood takes a walk in the rain with her sister Margaret, when she stumbles and turns her ankle, it is Colonel Brandon, not Willoughby, who comes to her rescue. ~S&S~ Last update 04/11/1999

Fortune Reversed Written by CK. On the same day that Darcy delivers his letter to Elizabeth Bennet, Col. Fitzwilliam asks for, and receives, Elizabeth's acceptance of his proposal--shocking Darcy in the process. ~P&P~ Last update 04/09/1999

A Sunset Ball Written by Eileen. Elizabeth seeks to secure her place in Derbyshire society by throwing a unique ball, as she settles in at Pemberley and with Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/1999

A Wedding at Uppercross Written by Mags. Uppercross is all in uproar as Charles and Mary Musgrove's daughter is set to marry a future baronet. ~Per~ Last update 03/24/1999

A Gentleman From Gloucestershire Written by Jimmy. Henry Tilney and Catherine Morland meet in Bath. ~NA~ Last update 03/22/1999

Letters Written by Lynn O. After clearing up the Wickham unpleasantness, Darcy returns to Derbyshire uncertain of Elizabeth's regard. Miss Darcy suggests he hide a letter to Elizabeth in one of her own. ~P&P~ Last update 03/17/1999

Money and Manners Written by Joanna. Charlotte Collins observes the people around her, while recognising that something is missing from her own life. ~P&P~ Last update 03/08/1999

The Other Bingleys Written by Nicole. Bingley's three other sisters come to size up their brother's new home at Netherfield, and their unmarried sister's marriage prospects with Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 03/08/1999

Tormented Darcy Written by Marks. Darcy must summon his courage if he is to ask Elizabeth a second time. ~P&P~ Last update 02/24/1999

Tormented Lizzy Written by Joanna. After Lady Catherine's visit, Lizzy is convinced that Darcy will never return to her, and she is tormented by the thought. ~P&P~ Last update 02/24/1999

The Erroneous Detour Written by Bodecia. Lydia Wickham happens to see Darcy in London, with his arms around the waist of a woman other than his wife. ~P&P~ Last update 02/18/1999

Fortunes Equaled Written by Xenia. After Elizabeth marries Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Caroline Bingley's true love is engaged to another, Caroline and Darcy find some solace in one another. ~P&P~ Last update 02/14/1999

Galatea Written by Xenia. Jane Bennet describes her hopes and fears as she meets Mr. Bingley. ~P&P~ Last update 02/14/1999

Polar Opposites Written by Alicia. Georgiana Darcy is glad to have Elizabeth for a sister and living at Pemberley, and now she must confront what is important in her life. ~P&P~ Last update 02/06/1999

So Much of Gratitude Written by Aja. Charlotte Lucas understands the danger she is in, and must choose between a solitary life or a life without passion. ~P&P~ Last update 02/04/1999

The Miniature Written by Malini. Elizabeth Darcy decides to remove the miniature of George Wickham from its place among the others, and then reevaluates her rationale for doing so. ~P&P~ Last update 02/04/1999

Confessions of a Man Rejected Written by Teg. Darcy struggles to come to terms with his rejection at the hands of Elizabeth, and Colonel Fitzwilliam tries to help. ~P&P~ Last update 01/31/1999

Mr. Collins' Secret Love Written by Bodecia. Mr. Collins wonders if he has made the right choice in asking Miss Lucas to marry him, and giving up the love of his life. ~P&P~ Last update 01/31/1999

After Great Deliberation Written by Teg. Darcy struggles with his desires as he prepares to leave Rosings, and Miss Bennet, behind. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/1999

Divertimento Written by Marks. After walking to Netherfield to visit her sister, Elizabeth is not going to let Darcy get the better of her. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/1999

Lizzy Gets Her Toes Kissed Written by SBRobinson. After many years of marriage, Darcy and Elizabeth continue to enjoy their privacy. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/1999

Family Feud Written by Mary Collette. An explanation of what began the break between the Bennet and the Collins families. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/1999

The Christmas Spirit Written by Melissa D. At Christmas a spirit comes to Darcy to show him the happiness of his youth, the sadness of his present existence, and the future he will have, if he does not mend his ways. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/1999

Expectations Written by Aerial. A story in letters as Elinor Dashwood writes her friends. ~S&S~ Last update 01/14/1999

Had He Behaved In A More Gentlemanlike Manner Written by Kathryn S. Mr. Darcy makes a promise to Mr. Bingley that he will attempt to make himself agreeable at the Assembly Ball, and as a result, he soon asks Elizabeth Bennet for a dance. ~P&P~ Last update 01/13/1999

The Threat Written by Bodecia. When it appears the wrong couple is about to be married, confessions all round help to straighten things out. ~P&P~ Last update 01/10/1999

A Misunderstanding Written by Megan. Miss Bingley receives the mistaken impression that Darcy's happiness, which is due to his engagement to Elizabeth, is rather owing to his decision to ask her to marry him. ~P&P~ Last update 01/07/1999

Pudding Written by Marks. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcy discourse on their love of pudding with Georgiana. ~P&P~ Last update 01/07/1999

The Fairy Godmother Written by Megan. The fairy godmother of both Knightley and Darcy decides that it would save her a great deal of trouble if she had them solve each other's problems. ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 01/07/1999

Letters and Reactions Written by Leareth. After Darcy and Elizabeth become engaged a series of letters are written, bringing joy to some, but certainly not all, of their acquaintance. ~P&P~ Last update 01/03/1999

Treasures Lost Then Found Again Written by Michele V. What goes around comes around, as history seems to repeat itself generation after generation at Pemberley. ~P&P~ Last update 12/28/1998

Second Chance Written by Lynn O. After being rejected by Elizabeth, Darcy prays to be able to go back and undo everything that he had done wrong in their relationship, and he gets his chance. ~P&P~ Last update 12/22/1998

The Spell On The Doll Written by Leareth. Georgiana Darcy remembers Wickham's kindness to her as a child, and nearly falls into his grasp. ~P&P~ Last update 12/20/1998

ATribute To The Lady On Her Birthday Written by Jimmy. The authoress herself contemplates her legacy. ~Misc~ Last update 12/16/1998

The 1997 Christmas Poem Written by Liz M. A parody to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" using the story of Pride and Prejudice (written for Christmas 1997). ~P&P~ Last update 12/14/1998

Another Christmas Poem Written by Liz M. Liz continues her tradition of writing a parody to "'Twas the Night Before Christmas". This year the basis is from Emma. ~Em~ Last update 12/13/1998

Changing Principles Written by Lise. Caroline and Louisa Bingley are taught by their father from an early age to value money and position above all else, but when Caroline finally accepts the fact that Darcy will never marry her, she begins to adjust to a new reality. ~P&P~ Last update 12/05/1998

Between Hope and Guilt Written by Dawn R. Tragedy strikes Jane's life, but will she be able to find happiness again? This is a sequel to "Without Pride Or Prejudice". ~P&P~ Last update 12/03/1998

Miss Darcy's Dilemma Written by Xenia. Georgiana is dissatisfied by her life and her brother's treatment of her. She looks forward to a trip to London and being taken out into Society by her godmother...Until a familiar figure resurfaces. ~P&P~ Last update 12/03/1998

A Companionable Walk Written by Laura. Darcy and Elizabeth walk together after she has accepted him, and they are finally able to realise the love they share. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/1998

Pride & Prejudice and The Stars Written by Tamry. Elizabeth Bennet, while on her tour of Derbyshire with her aunt and uncle, entertains the party at Pemberley with a bit of astrology. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/1998

The Chase Is On Written by Marks. Mr. Darcy insists on Miss Bennet allowing him to explain himself in Kent, in an effort to win her love. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/1998

Without Pride Or Prejudice Written by Dawn R. After her sister marries into the affable Austen family, Elizabeth finds herself drawn to the support and love in their household in London, and finds herself with no want of gentleman callers. ~P&P~ Last update 11/21/1998

A Turn In The Road Written by Ann Haker. On his way up to Derbyshire, Darcy stops near Longbourn, hoping to catch a glimpse of the woman who refused him, but instead of her, he meets with her elder sister, and they give each other reason to hope. ~P&P~ Last update 11/18/1998

Dear Evelyn Written by Valérie Hélène. Elinor Dashwood finds solace in correspondence with her friend, Evelyn. ~S&S~ Last update 11/17/1998

Cat's Eye Written by Lisa Renee. Knowing that he has been adopted, Andrew Callahan tries to find his sister and his birth family. ~P&P~ Last update 11/13/1998

The Necklace Written by Liz M. When Georgiana faces the prospect of a ball in her honor, she needs a little help from Elizabeth to steel her courage. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/1998

A Very Short Cut Written by Cristi. Instead of leaving Elizabeth in confusion after their dance at the Netherfield Ball, Mr. Darcy takes pains to correct her notions of him. Thus shortening the story by about a year. ~P&P~ Last update 10/28/1998

Mr. Collins' Proposal Written by Marks. The oily Mr. Collins convinces Mrs. Bennet that she will starve in the hedgerows if he does not marry Elizabeth, and Mrs. Bennet manages to extract an acceptance from her daughter. ~P&P~ Last update 10/24/1998

The Day Mr. Collins Finally Got His Nerve Up Written by J.L. After putting his life together as Lady Catherine had directed, taking a wife and having two children, Mr. Collins finds himself unsatisfied with things. ~P&P~ Last update 10/24/1998

Mr. Bennet's Little Surprise Written by Marks. Mr. Bennet seeks to put his daughter Mary on the track to marital happiness, and derail Mrs. Bennet's efforts to do the same. ~P&P~ Last update 10/22/1998

The First Morning of Their Marriage Written by Marks. The source of Mrs. Bennet's nerves is discovered by Mr. Darcy, and the revelation results in happiness for both the Bingleys and Darcys. ~P&P~ Last update 10/19/1998

Sliding Doors Written by Ewa. Mr. Bingley leases Netherfield and arrives with his new bride, the former Georgiana Darcy, and the neighborhood looks forward to the arrival of the Bingleys' friends and relations. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/1998

Keeping Secrets Written by Laura. Lydia Wickham appeals to Mrs. Darcy for financial help, and Elizabeth, risking her husband's displeasure, goes behind Darcy's back to lend a hand. ~P&P~ Last update 09/29/1998

Awkward Loveliness Written by kat. Elizabeth and Darcy enjoy the time between their engagement and their wedding. ~P&P~ Last update 09/28/1998

People Will Talk Written by Heide. Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy must cope with the loss of their premature baby. ~P&P~ Last update 09/28/1998

Jane Written by Dawn R. Several years before her marriage to Mr. Bingley, Jane falls in love with someone else. ~P&P~ Last update 09/15/1998

Emma: An Epistolary Novel Written by Maddie. The story of Emma told through a series of letters. ~Em~ Last update 09/12/1998

An Honorable Estate Written by Cathy W. Under the watchful eyes of his parents, and another person very dear to him, George Knightley grows up at Donwell Abbey. ~Em~ Last update 09/06/1998

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