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The Hamilton Documents: Pemberley Written by Mari A. In a Derbyshire attic, Caroline and Alexander Hamilton find a stack of old documents which tell an unbelievable story. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ Last update 02/28/2009
Ode to Mr Darcy Written by Stephanie. An Ode. To Mr. Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 02/09/2009
The Girl Who Did Not Know Angst Written by Terry. A girl who does not know Angst figures it all out. ~Misc~ Last update 02/06/2009
A Whole New World Written by Emma Bridge. In her quest to be connected with the rich and famous, Mrs. Bennet makes plans to acquaint herself with the new neighbors of Netherfield Hall. ~P&P~ Last update 01/24/2009
P&P in the Fandom Written by Lise. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a web community in possession of a good forum must be in want of authors. However little known the feelings or views of such an author may be on his first joining the community, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the existent members that he is considered the rightful property of their site. ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~Per~ Last update 01/23/2009
Regrets and Resolutions Written by Susan. A Victorian era cross-over of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' and Elizabeth Gaskell's 'North and South.' ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 01/21/2009
What REALLY Happened at Waterloo Written by José . The mysteries of the Battle of Waterloo are explained, including the use of battle scones, the involvement of the Stud Muffin Club, the charge of the Bingley Brigade, and the answer to the question “where were the Prussians?” ~P&P~ Last update 01/04/2009
Mistletoe in Austen Place Written by Amy I. The residents and neighbors of a 9-unit apartment complex, Austen Place, celebrate the holiday season. A companion piece to "Austen Place". ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 01/02/2009
Take a Chance on Me Written by Alyson L. William Darcy confesses his feelings, Hunsford-like, to an unsuspecting Elizabeth – asking her to give him a chance. ~P&P~ Last update 01/02/2009
The Fairest of Them All Written by Stephanie R L Puttick. A twist on the classic Fairy Tale, Snow White combined with Pride and Prejudice ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 01/02/2009
Midnight Ride of Santa Dear Written by Marianne. Santa Claus is coming to town - and, this year, he's bringing a very different sort of present. ~Misc~ Last update 12/28/2008
Of Mice and Uncles Written by José . On New Year's Day, William Darcy revisits some memories and receives some advice. Then he goes to visit Elisabetta Benedetti. ~P&P~ Last update 12/28/2008
The 2008 Christmas Poem Written by Liz M. In this continuation of the annual Christmas tradition, Mr. Knightley has an unusual encounter. ~Em~ Last update 12/28/2008
The Twelve Days of Persuasion Written by Kathy. With her family as unexpected houseguests and former flame Frederick Wentworth as her new neighbor, Anne Elliot is discouraged about the approaching Christmas holiday. But with 12 days to go, gifts begin arriving on her doorstep, inspiring hope that her true love has not forgotten her, after all. ~Per~ Last update 12/28/2008
An A-muse-ing Little Christmas Tale Written by Ann R. Synopsis: Every year, Santa asks his elves for a report on their progress in preparing gifts from areas such as: Toys, Games, Technology, Books, etc., and one very special area, “Unique Requests.” The North Pole Unique Request Department manages wishes that cannot be made or purchased. After much deliberation, an elf named Austen, who is in charge of the department, seeks a meeting with Santa, as he and his team are experiencing difficulties managing a particular Christmas wish. ~Misc~ Last update 12/26/2008
Lydia gets Lost Written by Annette. Lydia gets lost in Ankh-Morpork via one of the wandering shops. Crossover with Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 12/10/2008
A Story For Everyone Written by Katharina. Fluff, Affections, Pirates, Relatives, Spines, Thoughts, Cute Animals, Rags, Riches, Genteel Tradesmen, Secret Identities, Suspense, The Ton, Angst - Name it, this story has it. Except for Intelligence and Wit. These are nowhere in here. Orthography and grammar aren't either. ~P&P~ Last update 12/03/2008
Somewhere on the Way Written by José. A lorry driver shows Georgiana Darcy that not all the men of this world are Wickhams. ~P&P~ Last update 11/21/2008
Life Is Weird Written by Terry. Elizabeth has a weird day. ~P&P~ Last update 11/18/2008
Caroline Bingley's Pumpkins Written by Rachael. The Bingley family's Halloween preparations lead to Caroline meeting the love of her life. ~P&P~ Last update 11/09/2008
The Netherfield High School Assembly Written by José. At the assembly where Netherfield High wraps up a fire safety and industrial arts project, Principal Ronald Hurst and Assistant Principal Charles “Mr. Chip” Berkeley have some surprising announcements to make. ~P&P~ Last update 11/09/2008
The Edge of Night Written by Alyson L. The supernatural residents of Netherfield want more than good society from the people of Hertfordshire. A P&P story inspired by Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. ~P&P~ Last update 11/07/2008
Halloween Challenge: A Series of Incorporeal Events Written by Katharina. A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: All That is Gold... Written by JessicaS. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: Death of a Pre-School Teacher Written by Mari A. A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: Death of the Winter Wood Written by Lydia. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: Dial M.A. for Murder Written by Katharine T. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: Dreaded Dusk, Sorrowful Sunrise Written by Sofie. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: Something Stirs Beneath Written by Shemmelle. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: Stardust - Halloween Special Written by Ulrike and Cindy C. A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Autumn Bride Written by Jimmy. A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Beating Heart Written by Mari A. A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Ghost of Mansfield Written by Lori. A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Rat Hunt Written by Lise. A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 11/03/2008
Halloween Challenge: Twilit Prejudice Written by Meg E. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/2008
A Most Auspicious Star Written by Sofie. P&P / This Rough Magic (Mary Stewart) crossover. Bea Bennet comes to stay in Corfu with her older sister, Miranda. She meets Max Darcy and accuses him of taking potshots at a dolphin - as a result he insults her and she is disgusted by his attitude. The attempted shooting is only a foreshadowing of the danger and intrigue that she finds herself involved in, and the enigmatic man that she cannot seem to escape. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 11/02/2008
An Unexpected Conversation Written by Sybil. Shortly after she marries Darcy, Elizabeth wanders the portrait gallery at Pemberley and experiences an unusual and unexpected conversation. ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2008
Princes and Frogs Written by Stephanie. The Bennet girls talk about men. ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2008
Sins of the Mother Written by Alan. Lillian Bingley will stop at nothing to see her family rise into the first circle of Boston society, even if her own children must pay the price for her ambition. ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2008
Austen Place Written by Amy I. The residents and neighbors of a 9-unit apartment complex, Austen Place, interact over the course of one day. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 11/01/2008
The Austenite Religion Written by Kate P and Sarah Hoyt. A tentative approach to an explanatory attempt of the Austenite religion. ~Misc~ Last update 10/30/2008
The Mudseum Written by José. On holiday with his sister and friends in Meritona, Greece, William Darcy discovers that his foundation has financed the creation of a museum dedicated to mud, where Charles Bingley proceeds to fall head over (the museum guide’s) heels. ~P&P~ Last update 10/17/2008
Bathing in the Fountain Written by Hannah. A trip to Sicily on the eve of Anne Elliot's new life as a fully-qualified lawyer brings her squarely into a confrontation with her past when her ex-fiancé, Frederick Wentworth, is on her same tour bus. ~Per~ Last update 09/28/2008
The Angels' Share Written by Hannah. Having won a prestigious fellowship, Elizabeth Bennet goes to Scotland to earn her Masters degree. Despite her academic accomplishments, however, she finds herself belittled by and at odds with her advisor's other star pupil: doctoral candidate, whisky-heir and Highland laird Fitzwilliam Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 08/26/2008
The Pork War ~ A Short Story Written by Cindy C. Chefs Darcy and Elizabeth compete against each other in a culinary challenge TV show ~P&P~ Last update 08/26/2008
You Sang to Me Written by Ashley. Elizabeth Bennet is a hard-working, independent woman who wasn’t looking for romance . . . that is until her new co-worker, Caroline Bingley and her fiancé, the wealthy and utterly handsome, William Darcy enter her life. ~P&P~ Last update 08/07/2008
I Saw Her Standing There Written by Julie L. Pride and Prejudice meets the Beatles. Darcy and Elizabeth meet at a dance in the 1960s and something special happens between them. (Updated to include a bonus story, “Are You Ticklish Here?”) ~P&P~ Last update 07/19/2008
Austen Nurseries Written by Hannah Amelia. Men are like roses - you have to go through a lot of them to get the one you truly want. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
Breaking Legs Written by Allison Rose. As a favor to his friend, William Darcy reluctantly agrees to help out with the local community theater and their production of Les Miserables. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
Darcy’s Answered Prayer Written by Hayley. William Darcy prays to the heavens at his all time low, and in return gets something even he could not have expected. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
I Meant To Forget You ... Written by SusanK. Anne is in charge of Exeter Station, a far-flung spaceport, but she might as well be stuck on Earth in a time when women had few choices about what they did with their lives. When Frederick Wentworth comes back into her life, they quickly see how unsuccessful each has been at trying to forget the other. ~Per~ Last update 07/05/2008
Idiot Written by Karen Ann. With the guy-to-girl ratio strongly in the guys’ favor, there are far too many Bitter and Lonely Club members running around the University of Wisconsin-Longbourn campus. Perhaps a proud transfer student and a funny freshmen saxophonist can clear the wintry bitter and lonely blues away for a couple of coed club members. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
Love & Vinegar Written by Caroline R. When the renowned and impossible Chef Gordon Darcy leaves the Clavoy to start his own restaurant, the kitchen staff is overjoyed, especially his Sous-Chef Elizabeth, who hopes to finally gain his coveted position. Naturally, when she finds out who has been sabotaging her promotion behind the scenes she is livid. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
One More for the Road Written by Claire Hart. Many years ago Elizabeth Bennet made the mistake of choosing Wickham over Darcy, but having finally discovered what one man is and what the other isn’t, she proves once again to be those lucky few blessed with a second chance. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
Pride and Spam Written by CK. A single man in possession of an unlimited amount of canned luncheon meat product (namely Spam) must be in want of a wife. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
Pride, Prejudice and the Holy Grail Written by Caroline R. A medieval Pride & Prejudice. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
Sealed In Wax Written by Eileen DY. An exchange of gifts and correspondences between Elizabeth and Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
The Break-Up Written by LAIrisha. Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam have a stormy relationship that leaves Elizabeth heart-broken and unconsciously building emotional walls to protect herself. Seven years later, they meet unexpectedly, and must find a way into each other's hearts again. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
Through the Fog Written by Claire Hart. Fitzwilliam Darcy is a PI who’s seen far too much of the world; hard-drinking, hard-working and aged beyond his years. But when a new client who looks as if she will turn his life inside out walks into his office, Darcy will be lucky to escape with his life. ~P&P~ Last update 07/05/2008
A Butterfly for Elizabeth Written by Barbara A. Elizabeth Bennet celebrates Father’s Day in a very special and healing way. ~P&P~ Last update 07/02/2008
Neuschwanstein Castle Written by Amy I. and Crysty. Catherine Morland learns that there can be such a thing as too much opera. ~NA~ Last update 07/02/2008
For The Sake Of A Child Written by Bethany. Georgiana begs Darcy to attempt to gain custody of George Wickham's daughter, who is being cared for by Elizabeth Bennet. Darcy agrees, but knows it will be a difficult thing to achieve through the courts. ~P&P~ Last update 06/22/2008
A Wish Your Heart Makes Written by JessPryde. Inspired by the song, “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” William’s dreams for love, happiness, and a family come true when he meets Elizabeth. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2008
And they say crime never pays Written by Hayley. Elizabeth was on her path to becoming a criminal when she met William Darcy who set her straight. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2008
Daddy’s Little Girl Written by Amy I. On his daughter’s wedding day, a father remembers. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2008
Learning Curve Written by Judith. Elizabeth Bennet is a young, twenty-two year old close to finishing her journalism degree and starting her career when she meets the Will Darcy, a business tycoon. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2008
An Educated Woman Written by Crysty. A companion piece to "Nonsensical Girl" – Flighty Emma Woodhouse is given an ultimatum…by her cat. ~Em~ Last update 06/10/2008
Seeing Clearly Written by Crysty. Things become clearer for Mary Bennet when she can't really see at all; a fluke guacamole accident results in a new appreciation for opera, good companions and persistent suitors. ~P&P~ Last update 06/10/2008
A Touch of Night Written by Sarah Hoyt and Sofie. A world in which neither Bennets nor Darcys are quite what they seem to be. Secrets long hidden cast long shadows. ~P&P~ Last update 06/02/2008
An Unexpected Love Written by Amy I. One year later, Darcy reflects upon his travels to Hertfordshire and how he fell in love unexpectedly and with the unlikeliest of creatures. ~P&P~ Last update 06/02/2008
Dancing With Pride Written by Kate F. Will Darcy, Rich Fitzwilliam and George Wickham are among the celebrities on "Come Dance With Me", a dance competition program on TV. ~P&P~ Last update 05/29/2008
Persuasion Naturally Written by Katharina. A story about hippies, free-spirits and Anne ‘Moonshine’ Elliot. ~Per~ Last update 05/29/2008
Some Like It Persuaded! Written by Katharina. Mob!Persuasion - an Early Morning Chat Challenge. Deals with guns, gals and bookkeeping. ~Per~ Last update 05/11/2008
An Unconventional Courtship Written by Mortie. When Darcy is unable to deliver The Letter to Lizzy while she is in Kent, he then has to find a different way to communicate that vital information. ~P&P~ Last update 03/31/2008
Of Pirates and Bunnies Written by Linnea Eileen. William and Elizabeth meet at a Valentine’s Day party – only William thinks Elizabeth is someone else. ~P&P~ Last update 03/31/2008
Sir Walter On Safari Written by SusanK and Laura Louise. Unable to travel to the Metropolis for the Season, Sir Walter Elliot uses his Frequent Buyer miles to book a Safari Adventure for himself and his three daughters. Eco Tourism. Cross cultural interaction. Natural healing. And a little Romance. When Anne Elliot goes on vacation, anything is possible. ~Per~ Last update 03/31/2008
The Magpie Bridge Written by Amy I. East meets West when Elaine Bai and Will Darcy cross the bridge of cultural differences to find love. ~P&P~ Last update 03/31/2008
Time of the Season Written by Sofie. Darcy is an inspector for the Federal Horticulture Agency and Elizabeth is a nursery manager. They meet under inauspicious circumstances at the height of a plant disease scare. Regulation of the plant disease, and the subsequent certification program, keeps them in contact and at loggerheads. ~P&P~ Last update 03/31/2008
Oh, Starry Knight Written by Crysty. Determined to make a new start with the new year, Emma Woodhouse is forced to make peace with the past one. If she can avoid her father's sad ploys for matchmaking, she may just make it! ~Em~ Last update 01/31/2008
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Assembly in Meryton Written by Teg. A Christmas poem. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2008
A Woman’s Worth Written by Lindsey H. A spin-off of the Legend of Johnny Lingo and Mansfield Park. An ugly, quiet girl on a tropical island has little peace or acceptance against the beauty of her cousins. With others constantly judging her worth, Fanniah begins to lose hope of ever marrying. ~MP~ Last update 01/06/2008
Another Christmas Night Poem Written by Lilo. Another parody of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas featuring the Darcy family. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: A Most Fearsome Awakening Written by Mary L. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: Dead Man’s Cove Written by Ulrike. A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: I Live But For You Written by Mary S. A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: Mansfield Revisited (Or Perhaps Re-interred?) Written by Lydia. A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: Mantis Written by Katharina. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: Mr. Palmer’s Dream Written by Kaylee B. A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: My Highbury Halloween Written by Mari A. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: Precious Pride ~ Epilogue Written by Lise. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Highbury Hauntings Written by Katharine T. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Sixth Sense and Sensibility Written by Cindy C. A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Sucklings Come to Highbury Written by Sofie. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: The Turkey Bandit Written by Jen P. & Kelly. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 01/06/2008
Halloween Challenge: Three Tall Tales Written by Shemmelle. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2008
Some Assistance, Please! Written by Mortie. Soon-to-Be Next-Big-Thing actor Steven Knight is forced to hire an assistant; he chooses Marlowe, an inexperienced college grad. The relationship starts out as a friendship, but neither really knows what they are getting into. ~NA~ ~Em~ Last update 01/06/2008
The 2007 Christmas Poem Written by Liz M. The poetical tradition continues with an ode to the archivers, in honor of Jimmy's retirement. ~Misc~ Last update 01/06/2008
Timeless Love Written by Susie. Elizabeth Bennet is from the twenty-first century, but she has traveled back in time to the year 1795 and the Darcys take her in. Elizabeth must blend in while she finds a way to go back to her own time. ~P&P~ Last update 01/06/2008
An Awakening at Sotherton Written by Sandy W. Henry Crawford disturbs Fanny's brief rest and has an unusual effect on her waking moments as well. ~MP~ Last update 11/25/2007
For the Love of Life Written by Amy J. Though both are determined to remain focused on their own lives and careers, feisty Elizabeth Bennet and serious William Darcy can't help running into each other, and falling in love. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/2007

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