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Just an Earth-Bound Misfit, I Written by Kalee.
Throughout their four years at MIT, Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth were the best of friends, bound by their shared passion for aviation and their common struggle against family and societal expectations to pursue it. This is a ride through pre-Persuasion, Pink Floyd and the post 9-11 economic fallout. We're riding with Anne most of the time, so G- forces are not really included, not the physical ones anyway. ~Per~ Last update 07/17/2011
15 Shots Written by Kalee.
In the excitement of post-finals partying, Louisa downs 15 shots of vodka and collapses from alcohol poisoning. While reacting to the situation, Anne and Frederick ponder their relationship and history anew, and come to fresh realizations about each other in the course of one night. ~Per~ Last update 06/26/2011
Persuaded by Love Written by Jan. A sequel to “Project Pride & Prejudice,” this story explores the first year of Elizabeth Jane Stephens and Fitzwilliam Darcy’s marriage, as well as the lives of their friends and families. In particular, Richard Stephens is persuaded to love again as he encounters a woman from his past, someone he has never forgotten or what separated them. ~P&P~ Last update 06/26/2011
I Saw You Written by Anita. A Modern Mansfield Park ~MP~ Last update 06/17/2011
The Honeymooners Written by Kathy.
Elizabeth and William Darcy's children discover the true story of how they fell in love during a trip to Niagara Falls on another couple's honeymoon. ~P&P~ Last update 06/02/2011
The True Adventures of Fitzwilliam Darcy, Time Traveler Written by Kathy.
When Darcy is given the chance to change the past he takes it, but time is more difficult to alter than it at first appears. Soon he enlists the help of someone with whom his future should have been -- and could be -- entwined. ~P&P~ Last update 06/02/2011
Along The River Written by Daniella Harwood.
After an illness in Meryton strikes tragedy into the heart of the Bennets and their extended family, a change of scene and fortune calls them to London, where Society has gown anxious over the mystery of the Darcy fortune. A reworking of Pride Prejudice, set in the world of Charles Dickens' Our Mutual Friend. ~S&S~ ~Misc~ Last update 05/12/2011
Ask Amy Written by Nisha.
The agony aunt of the Highbury High Chronicle comes to realise that she doesn't know as much about relationships as she thought she did. ~Em~ Last update 05/09/2011
A Little On-Bleat Written by Sarah Waldock.
Mr Larkins sees a lot more of what goes on than he usually lets on; an on-bleat as Mr Larkins discusses the foibles of some sheep.... ~Em~ Last update 05/06/2011
Finding Mr. Darcy Written by Trinity.
Juliet Richardson tries to make her life the story of Pride and Prejudice by finding a Mr. Darcy. She doesn't get what she expects. ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011
Stardust Written by Ulrike & Cindy C.
Anna von Eltow and Friedrich Wingendorff meet again after eight years and a world war apart in 1948 Germany. ~Per~ Last update 04/22/2011
One Year Written by Mari A. One year in the life of Emma, posted - hopefully - in real time. ~Em~ Last update 01/27/2011
Wandering in a Winter Wonderland Written by Kathy.
Car troubles strand Elizabeth Bennet in the middle of a blizzard on Christmas Eve, and her would-be savior is none other than Fitzwilliam Darcy, but her previous dislike may be more difficult to get through than the snow as they make their way home. ~P&P~ Last update 01/08/2011
For the Sake of Christmas Written by Bethany.
A Christmas vignette following "For the Sake of a Child." Elizabeth wants to make their first Christmas special, much to Will's chagrin. ~P&P~ Last update 12/30/2010
Lizzy, Unwrapped Written by Sybil.
Elizabeth Darcy searches for the perfect present for her husband. ~P&P~ Last update 12/30/2010
A Singular Perspective Written by Jimmy.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/11/2010
History will be kind to me for I intend to write it Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/11/2010
Maids When You're Young, Never Wed A Dead Man Written by Ulrike.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/11/2010
The Cunning of Old Age Written by Lydia.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/11/2010
The Curious Case of the Mansfield Strangler Written by Angelika.
A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 11/11/2010
The Dead Aunts Society Written by Katharine T.
A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ Last update 11/11/2010
The Foulest Curse That Walks The Earth - Chapter XVIII Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/11/2010
The Insane Seed That Breedeth Madness Written by Katharina.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/11/2010
Love and Friendship Written by Nisha.
She had always known that happiness in marriage was entirely a matter of chance, and that the choice that would be given to her hardly merited the name. ~Em~ Last update 10/15/2010
Heatwave Written by Mari A.
A short peek into Emma's happy ending set in Germany's summer 2010. ~Em~ Last update 09/06/2010
Emma on the Playground Written by Ali.
Emma makes a friend. ~Em~ Last update 08/27/2010
Of models and millionaires Written by Angelika.
While visiting her sister Elizabeth (an artist) at her studio, Jane Bennet meets and interesting model. ~P&P~ Last update 08/27/2010
Performing to Strangers Written by Suze.
Darcy gets a bit of help after his disastrous proposal. ~P&P~ Last update 08/27/2010
The Lights Went On Again Written by Mari A.
Not a sequel to Blackout, but an idea of what might have been afterward. ~P&P~ Last update 08/20/2010
Sunday Update Written by JanetR.
"I declare I do not know a more awful object than Darcy, on particular occasions, and in particular places; at his own house especially, and of a Sunday evening, when he has nothing to do," Pride and Prejudice: Chapter 10. A peek, in modern times, at the Darcys on a Sunday evening. ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/2010
A Clear Path (Crossed Paths I) Written by Nat KC.
A sequel to Cheryl K’s, “Crossing Paths,” this story explores the possibilities between a totally unsuspecting Elizabeth Bennet and an already thoroughly enamoured Fitzwilliam Darcy. What further contact between the two Pemberleys might occur? ~P&P~ Last update 07/22/2010
Sharks and Sharkicide Written by Mari A.
Fitzwilliam Darcy, also known as 'Sharksie' amongst the criminal elements, runs into trouble with his business partner when his assistant can't remember that dolphins aren't fish. ~P&P~ Last update 07/09/2010
If You Only Knew Written by Marie D. A modern version of Pride and Prejudice with previous meetings for Darcy and Elizabeth. Darcy is a famous model and Elizabeth is a student who meet in paradise during spring break. Can a few days together last a lifetime? ~P&P~ Last update 06/15/2010
Sense and Sensibility and Mr Darcy and Sharks in Space Riding Motorcycles Plus There is a Time Machine Written by Katharina.
With a Special Guest Appearance by Mr Knightley (you may drool now). ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 06/14/2010
Sense and Sensibility and Mr. Darcy and Sharks in Space Riding Motorcycles Plus There is a Time Machine Written by Wendi.
See title. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 06/12/2010
Briars in the Road Written by Lynda Lewis. In the months after WWII, Lt. Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam meets a young woman while on vacation in Charleston, SC. Three years later, Mr. Darcy spies that same girl swimming on his friend Bingley's new property. ~P&P~ Last update 05/20/2010
The Maid in the Meadow Written by Suze.
Long ago before the European invaders came, a young woman from a society of hunter-gatherers was out walking near her village. She saw two unknown men on horseback approaching. When they stopped to observe the prospect, she listened in on their conversation, and felt a strong attraction to the taller man. ~P&P~ Last update 05/20/2010
The Stars Shine For You Written by ChristineT. Elizabeth Bennet's summer of training with NASA will change her life in more ways than she anticipated. ~P&P~ Last update 05/20/2010
Two Different Worlds: A Sense and Sensibility, Mr. Darcy, and Sharks in Space Riding Motorcycles Story, with Time Machines Written by Sybil.
Elizabeth Bennet witnesses the disappearance of her mother in a most unusual and unexpected manner. Will Darcy, her fiancé, sets out to unravel the mystery. ~P&P~ Last update 05/17/2010
Sense and Sensibility and Mr. Darcy and Sharks in Space Riding Motorcycles Plus There Is a Time Machine Written by Kathy.
The title says it all. ~P&P~ Last update 05/11/2010
Sense and Sensibility and Mr. Darcy and Sharks in Space Riding Motorcycles Plus There is a Time Machine Written by Mari A.
What the title says. ~P&P~ Last update 05/11/2010
Teeth a "Sense and Sensibility and Mr. Darcy and Sharks in Space Riding Motorcycles Plus There Is a Time Machine" Story Written by Karen A.
A sharp teethed man in search of some reading for his wife. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ Last update 05/11/2010
Her Father’s Joke Written by HLeigh.
Can love happen for a woman with the most famous name in romance? After over 200 years our Liz Bennet finds out. ~P&P~ Last update 04/30/2010
Mansfield Park (with a few small changes) Written by HLeigh.
A lot has changed since 1814 when Jane Austen published Mansfield Park; how would Fanny fare as a 21-Century woman? ~MP~ Last update 04/30/2010
Bus Stop Written by Jennifer H.
Fitzwilliam Darcy, the CEO of Pembergy Power, meets teacher Elizabeth Bennet while waiting in a bus stop queue. Based on the Hollie's song Bus Stop and written in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. ~P&P~ Last update 04/20/2010
Your Coffee Is the Future Written by José.
Vetta works at the airport serving coffee. After a British traveler behaves rudely to her, she discovers that some of his co-workers, including the boss that fires him on the spot, are indirect acquaintances of hers. ~P&P~ Last update 03/28/2010
A Space Between Written by Kathy.
More than space stands between Elizabeth Bennet and the cosmopolitan, interstellar base owner Fitzwilliam Darcy after the two meet and sparks fly on Deimos Base. ~P&P~ Last update 03/05/2010
Blackout Written by Mari A.
One evening changes a lifetime for a former socialite in a country at war. A P&P-Sequel. ~P&P~ Last update 03/05/2010
Chronica Lagomorphica, Or Bits of Bunny Fur Written by José. Furry creatures hop into Austen novels and modern retellings, altering plots and sometimes even improving human communication. ~P&P~ Last update 02/23/2010
Seeing Red Everywhere Written by Jennifer H.
On Valentine's Day, a heart-broken Darcy begins to see red everywhere he looks. ~P&P~ Last update 02/22/2010
Delusions of Grandeur ~or~ We have Lady Catherine to Thank Written by Jennifer H.
Will Darcy regularly visits his dear Aunt Cathy who's a resident at a long-term care facility. She imagines herself to be Lady Catherine and has arranged her dearest Billy's life, including finding him a wife - who may not exist. ~P&P~ Last update 01/19/2010
The Regency Bowl Written by José.
In which the heroes of Austen College lead its football team to a great victory, frustrating the ambitions of rival Rosings, with key plays by several characters familiar to us. ~P&P~ Last update 01/19/2010
Pride or Possibility, Frederick's Dilemma Written by Susan Kaye.
Persuasion meets String Theory Lite. One New Year's Eve, Frederick Wentworth has a chance to see his life from in a new and unsettling way. Do all roads lead to Rome, or in this case, Anne Elliot? Of course they do! ~Per~ Last update 01/17/2010
Resolutions and Resignation Written by Jennifer H.
On New Year's Eve, the usual suspects from Pride & Prejudice each have great hopes and expectations for what 2010 might hold. ~P&P~ Last update 01/13/2010
The Price of a Good Education Written by Katharine T.
Although Nora is grateful when her wealthy uncle offers to pay for her college education, she doesn't expect to like it. She is lonely and out of place, and only her cousin James seems to understand how she feels. ~MP~ Last update 01/13/2010
A Familiar Tale using Recycled Titles from the Muses Written by Ann R.
A modern romp through P&P using ecologically sound, and non-carbon emitting recycled titles, presented by The Muses in response to Santa's SCNoPoJAHoHoHo writing challenge. ~Misc~ Last update 01/09/2010
A First Class Flight from the P.L.O.T. Bunnies Written by Ann R.
A short excursion into the atmosphere via recycled titles, presented by The P.L.O.T Bunnies in response to Santa's SCNoPoJAHoHoHo writing challenge. ~Misc~ Last update 01/09/2010
An A-muse-ing Dispute Written by Ann R. Santa discovers a serious problem has arisen between the P.L.O.T. Bunnies and the Muses. With little time to spare, he attempts to resolve the difficulty before it can interfere with holiday traditions. ~Misc~ Last update 01/09/2010
Year End Report Written by Crysty. Labmates struggle to put together year end reports. Not at all related to Emma Experiments. Last update 01/03/2010
Darcy's Adventures Through the Looking Glass Written by SandyL.
Months after his failed proposal to Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy reads a mysterious entry in his journal that reveals an extraordinary tale of an adventure he engaged in with Miss Elizabeth and Caroline Bingley. But there is something else tucked in the pages of his journal that leads him on another improbable adventure as he attempts to reclaim his memories and find a way to forge a happy ending for himself and a certain lady. But he is not alone on his journey... A sequel to Lizzy, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. ~P&P~ Last update 12/15/2009
Santa's Challenge: A Most Unlikely Courtship Written by Sybil.
Elizabeth's refusal at Hunsford resulted in an unexpected change in Darcy. When he and Elizabeth meet up again a short time later in Hertfordshire, he decides that he must take action to fix things. That accomplished, he sets out to win the woman he loves. A response to Ann R's (and Santa's) challenge as posed in "An A-muse-ing Dispute." ~P&P~ Last update 12/15/2009
A Most Noble Pursuit Written by José.
Lady Catherine and Sir Walter Elliot would never have guessed how useful titles can be - read and find out for yourself. ~Misc~ Last update 12/13/2009
Escape from Kellynch Written by José.
Anne Elliot comes up with A Novel Idea, which makes her Fantasia come true and provides a most enjoyable Epilogue. ~Per~ Last update 12/13/2009
Project Pride & Prejudice Written by Jan.
Elizabeth Thomas is a single mom who has never had the time or the inclination to let a man into her life. Fitzwilliam Darcy Stephens is a well-connected farmer who gave up his dreams to raise his very young sister and cousin. Their two worlds collide in a small town in Northwestern Ohio. Aided by Will's young charges and Beth's friends, they begin a relationship wrought with challenges of disabilities and effects from the past along with the age old problems of pride and prejudice when dealing with those we do not know well but are to inevitably. ~P&P~ Last update 12/11/2009
All the Days of Her Life Written by Sybil.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Angel of Death Written by Cindy C.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 11/15/2009
Anne and the Gun ~ alt4 Written by Lise.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 11/15/2009
Don't Forget the Punch Written by Mary S.
A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 11/15/2009
Eau de Boue (Boo!) Written by Teg.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Happily Ever After Written by Katharina.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Hell's vengeance boileth in mine heart Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Iniquities of the Past Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Perilous Vanity Written by Lydia.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 11/15/2009
Propriety's Price Written by Katharina.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Sixth Sense and Sensibility Written by Katharine T.
A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
The Ballad of the Murderous Hurst Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/15/2009
The Heart Still Beating Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 11/15/2009
The Rise of the Great Old One Written by Jimmy.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Things That Go Splash in the Night Written by Julie C.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/15/2009
Moving Day Written by Jennifer H.
On their moving day, three weeks before their wedding, Jane and Charlie take matters into their own hands where Will and Lizzy are concerned. ~P&P~ Last update 11/11/2009
The Ferris Wheel Written by Sandy W.
At the state fair, Liz Bennet faces her fear of heights...with a little help from a stranger. ~P&P~ Last update 09/15/2009
ESL Written by Nerin. When Elissa and Janelle Johnson take teaching jobs at Kids Institute Kwangpo in South Korea, among their new acquaintances are Mark, a friendly history buff, and Derek, the cold and arrogant head teacher. ~P&P~ Last update 09/12/2009
Live and Let Die Written by Coleen V. Jack Darcy returns to his hometown of Meryton, full of conceit and arrogance, until a local martial arts instructor kicks some sense into him. ~P&P~ Last update 09/04/2009
Miss Bennet and the Frog Written by Kathy.
Elizabeth Bennet crosses paths with a frog one day in the woods. Finding a willing eardrum, she soon befriends the beast, sharing with it the tales of human Hertfordshire society. ~P&P~ Last update 08/29/2009
L'Histoire de la Rose Blanche Written by Mari A.
The Darcy family has shaped English history for centuries, but underneath the glamour, there are terrible secrets waiting to be unveiled. An age-old mystery is about to be unravelled when Mr Darcy finds out who Elizabeth Bennet really is. ~P&P~ Last update 07/19/2009
Goodnight Elizabeth Written by Karen A.
While Elizabeth Bennet takes an instant dislike to the dark and handsome owner of Pemberley Books and Press, Darcy is instantly attracted to her. Compliments are misunderstood and insults are made. But when William Darcy pours out his heart in music, Elizabeth can no longer pretend to be unaffected. A happily ever after seems inevitable. But not so hasty if you please! Let us not forget Wickham! ~P&P~ Last update 07/13/2009
I Told You So Written by Monique. Anne and Frederick's thoughts after Louisa falls in Lyme Regis. This takes place prior to Louisa's engagement to Captain Harville. ~Per~ Last update 07/13/2009
Lizzy, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: A Sardines Epic Written by SandyL.
While staying at Netherfield during her sister Jane's illness, a game of Sardines leads Elizabeth into an unexpected adventure. ~P&P~ Last update 07/03/2009
Fudge Written by Mortie.
Somewhere between Grand Rapids and the Mackinaw Bridge there is a teeny little resort that may or may not be under new management. Elise Benjamin suddenly finds herself unwittingly and unwillingly attached at the hip to one Mr. Davlin Fredericks, and she has to figure out just how to make life work again now that things have changed. ~P&P~ Last update 06/26/2009
A Case of Catastrophe Written by Cas. When Will Darcy's company is robbed by the contemptuous George Wickham, Lizzy Bennet and her colleague Marc Davis are assigned as lawyers on the case. When things heat up quickly, arguing is no longer confined to the courtroom. ~P&P~ Last update 05/25/2009
A Regency Lady in New York City Written by Kurbi. 16-year-old New Yorker Mallory Baldwin is not having a good week: her grandmother's dying, her parents are out of town, and fictional characters keep wandering into her apartment. ~P&P~ Last update 05/17/2009
Mr. Popularity Written by Lisa L. Elizabeth has been robbed of her privacy, her lifestyle, and not a little sanity because the new guy on the block, an unpopular out-of-towner, has gotten off on the wrong foot with the locals. Especially the local next door. The only certainty in this situation is life will never be the same for the two on the hill. ~P&P~ Last update 05/07/2009
Great Pleasure in the Power of Choice Written by Mari A. & Katharina.
Lydia said in Chat, "If I come back and there's a Lydia Bennet runs away with vampires story on the board, I will glare." We didn't write that story. This is not it. Last update 04/19/2009
You Were The First Mile Written by KLeigh. Emma Woodhouse is starting her final year of college, and she has grand plans for herself and her friends. She'll have to learn to cope with reality as nothing goes the way she anticipated... ~Em~ Last update 04/19/2009
Pride and Prejudice meets Shrek Written by Karen A.
One day Shrek Darcy, feared by all of humanity, finds his Pemberley swamp to be filled with fairy tale creatures. In order to get his swamp back he goes on a quest for the Lords Collins Farquaads, together with his companion Binkey the Donkey, to rescue Princesses Jane and Lizzy from a far away castle guarded by an orange dragon. ~P&P~ Last update 04/02/2009
Just The Two Of Us Written by Coleen V. and Tabbi W. Belle and Leigh land in the world of Mansfield Park ~MP~ Last update 03/31/2009
Bodyswap Written by Katharina.
Does what it says on the tin. ~Per~ Last update 03/22/2009
Sir Walter and the Leprechaun Written by Laura Louise.
Sir Walter Elliot wanders the streets of Bath, bowed down with care. Then a wee man in a red coat and cocked hat crosses his path ... and the chase is on. Could it be that Sir Walter's fortunes have turned at last? Don't bet on it! ~Per~ Last update 03/22/2009
Emma Experiments Written by Crysty. Post-doctoral fellow Emma Woodhouse's ambitions become a bit complicated when the brother of her sister's fiancé, the devastatingly charming Gregory Knightley, sweeps into her life and campus for his latest project, much to her lab's delight. ~Em~ Last update 03/16/2009
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