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Ordinary Mary Written by Annie. Mary Bennet spent most of her life being overshadowed by her smart, talented, and beautiful sisters.  Can a romance with the charming, mysterious Will change her life? ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/2007

Nonsensical Girl! Written by Crysty. The Woodhouse sisters have a serious talk about Emma's marriage prospects. ~Em~ Last update 10/30/2007

The Chronicle Written by Cindy C. Emma Woodhouse tries to match up her newspaper co-workers, never quite seeing the perfect match for herself ~Em~ Last update 10/30/2007

American Icon Written by Susan. When a feisty contestant and an acerbic British judge lock horns, top-rated television ensues, and maybe something more. ~P&P~ Last update 10/20/2007

Broken Hearts Keep Beating Written by Sara M. After a year away dealing with her grief, Elizabeth Bennet returns home to start anew. ~P&P~ Last update 10/20/2007

Caprice and Capets Written by Serena. Elizabeth isn't a Bennet, but a Capet, and sister to the rightful French King. Political scandal is more than a game of pride and prejudice. ~P&P~ Last update 10/20/2007

From a Distance Written by Amy I. Sometimes, it really is as easy as falling in love at first sight. ~Per~ Last update 10/20/2007

I Blame Jane Written by Alyson L. Elizabeth willfully misunderstands Darcy. Jane sets her straight, and takes the blame for what comes next. ~P&P~ Last update 10/20/2007

When I Was Nineteen Written by Lise. After her father nearly wrecked Kellynch Swimming Club, Anne Elliot's ex-boyfriend comes to help out there as a coach. ~Per~ Last update 10/20/2007

Halloween Challenge: Gothanger Abbey Written by Caroline R. A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ Last update 09/30/2007

Through the Haze Written by Caroline R. After getting hazed at a prestigious student club Lizzy meets one of her tormentors again in an unexpected place. ~P&P~ Last update 09/30/2007

Pyrotechnic Persuasion Written by SusanK. Frederick Wentworth IN any age, AT any age, is a man who knows what he wants in a woman: Anne Elliot. ~Per~ Last update 04/26/2007

Doctor Russell Practices Persuasion Written by Grace2. Edward Wentworth suspects that Frederick and Anne are made for each other, and takes the first opportunity to introduce them. ~Per~ Last update 04/10/2007

Searching for a Story Written by Amy I. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a Jane Austen devotee in possession of a working computer, must be in want of fan fiction to read. The only question is: how does one find it? ~P&P~ Last update 03/25/2007

Amanda Written by Kate. Fastidious banker Justin Knightley enjoys his serene bachelor lifestyle. He faces an unprecedented crisis of the heart and mind when his casual relationship with his much younger sister-in-law develops into something much messier than he anticipated. ~Em~ Last update 02/10/2007

Shades of Pemberley Written by Ernie Wheeler. A short story in which Darcy and Elizabeth meet one last time at Pemberley. ~P&P~ Last update 02/10/2007

What Lies Beyond Written by Dervla. Sequel to "The Face I Can't Forget." Frederick Wentworth deals with life after his marriage to Louisa and finds himself increasingly dissatisfied. ~Per~ Last update 02/10/2007

Foolish Games Written by Susan Catherine. A disillusiond, playboy walks away from the only woman he has ever loved. ~P&P~ Last update 02/07/2007

Fragments Written by Teg. Will Darcy is holding it together, just barely, despite the distress in his life. His best buddy, Charles Bingley, is not oblivious to the man's growing difficulties in coping with whatever is bothering him and is determined to either find out or find a way to help. ~P&P~ Last update 02/07/2007

Laughter is the Best Medicine Written by Susan and Mary. Elizabeth Bennet is a brilliant pediatrician whose unorthodox ways and cheerful prognosis win her the hearts of all who know her…even that of the aristocratic surgeon she is determined to hate. ~P&P~ Last update 02/07/2007

Tanks for the Memoriez Written by Shemmelle. A challenge! A zombie, Pemberley, co-eds, and the Marquis of Hartington nearly collide when Liz straps on a hat and tanks control of the situation. ~P&P~ Last update 02/07/2007

The Austen Street Clinic Written by Sania. Jane Austen characters work together in a clinic. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~MP~ Last update 02/07/2007

The Valor of Pembria Written by Sarah Kat. In a future universe, Queen Jane is at war with all her enimies, namely Wickam and the Austen cads. She has assigned Commander Darcy, General Knightly, Sir Bingley and Captain Wentworth, who are constantly distracted by the ladies of the court, namely Lady Elizabeth, Lady Jane, Lady Emma, and Lady Anne. ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~Per~ Last update 02/07/2007

Can't Get Enough of Your Love Mr. Darcy Written by Michele A. a little ditty dedicated to Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 02/02/2007

Cavalier Jack Takes On ... Pride and Prejudice Written by Mortie. It is a truth universally acknowledged that cats cannot talk. Good thing nobody told Cavalier Jack that, though it's not like he'd listen anyway. ~P&P~ Last update 02/02/2007

Count Him Not As An Enemy Written by Lindsey H. A broken country, smarting from the disastrous American Civil War, begins its reconstruction. For Elizabeth, the prejudices of the war still run through her veins. She must choose a path of forgiveness, or stick to her views. Interacting civilly with a plantation owner, Mr. Darcy, becomes no easy task. ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 02/01/2007

Longbourn Advice Written by Mari A. If you have a problem, Longbourn Advice is there for you. This week: Baby Naming. ~Misc~ Last update 02/01/2007

Lounge Lizards Written by Michele A. A modern, short take on Pride and Prejudice. ~P&P~ Last update 02/01/2007

Masquerades Written by J. Fagan. Oh the masks we wear. This is a modern-day romp where, once again, prejudices interfere, and people are not always who they appear to be. ~P&P~ Last update 02/01/2007

Stars Are Nothing But A Lot of Hot Gas Written by Rachel SW. Elizabeth Bennet lives in rural Indiana near her former B-movie director father, and actress mother. When Charles Bingley arrives in town and brings along with him his old friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy, things get more messy and complicated than her Dad's horror films ever were. ~P&P~ Last update 02/01/2007

The 2006 Christmas Poem Written by Liz M. Liz's annual Christmas poem is dedicated to her fellow dwiggie writers. ~Misc~ Last update 02/01/2007

Until We Meet Again Written by Mary H. When the story opens they have been married a little over four years, however misunderstanding and tragedy pull Darcy and Lizzy apart. They separate for the next three years until Georgiana is hurt in terrible car accident. ~P&P~ Last update 02/01/2007

Halloween Challenge: Her One True Love Written by Mari A. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: Mary Mary Written by Shemmelle. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: Morning Room Written by Jimmy. A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: Much A Brew About Nothing Written by PJ. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: Murder at Mansfield Written by Mary S. A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: Nine Little Idiots Written by Cindy C. A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: Sense & Sensiyetiti Written by Amy I. A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: The Dreadful Baize Curtain Written by Katharine T. A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: The Femme Fatal(e) Written by Lyia. A Halloween Challenge, for Lady Susan. ~Juv~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: The Night of The Living Thorpes Written by Sofie. A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: The Terribly Delicious Double Life of Mary Musgrove Written by Meg E. A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 01/31/2007

Halloween Challenge: Vanity & Vexation Written by Katharina. A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 01/31/2007

Amnesia Written by Katharina. Five amnesia stories for the price of one click! They don't come cheaper than that! Click now! ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 01/29/2006

Being Mary Written by Jude. Labeled "the man-hater" Laura is disillusioned with romance. In between dates with chocolate ice-cream and a secret stash of Harlequin novels, sometimes being Mary Bennet is all you can be. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Christmas on the Rocks Written by Caroline R. A vignette to "What Are Men to Rocks and Mountains". ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Director's Cut Written by Claire Hart. Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are actors working on a costume drama for the big screen--the 19th century novel calls for passion between an impoverished painter and his young muse--but with our modern-day heroine hateful of our misunderstood hero, a first time director must bring them together to pull off his movie. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Drive and Determination Written by KaraLou. Elizabeth is an aspiring interior designer who clashes with William Darcy, president of Pemberleo Coffee, at Charles' and Jane's wedding. Two years later when they meet under tragic circumstances, Elizabeth doesn't think she can ever forgive him. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Eight and a Half Months Written by Judy-Lynne. As Lizzy and William's wedding approaches, a number of obstacles threatens to spoil their big day. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: All Hallow's Eve Written by Michele A. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: Cursed Coffee Written by Katharina. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: Finding Robert Written by Leah. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: Fred or the Curse of Pemberley Written by Shemmelle. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: In the Classical Style Written by Shemmelle. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: The Curse of the Hursts' Hearse Written by Lise. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: The Puppet Master Written by Sietske. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Halloween Challenge: Yeti & Yetidice Written by Amy I. A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Nothing Can Be Forgotten Written by Kelly E. William Darcy is the Conservative Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Elizabeth Bennet is the outspoken, just elected Labour MP. Their parties and policies get in the way of their romance. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

The Face I Can't Forget Written by Dervla. Frederick Wentworth is a famous tennis player when he comes back to the same village where he lost his heart he will either be able to forgive Anne Elliot or resent her forever. ~Per~ Last update 01/29/2006

There Is None Other Written by Hannah. Four years after turning away Frederick Wentworth, the only man she has ever loved, Anne Elliot goes abroad to study at Uppercross University in England. There, amid her new friends and her problems dealing with her father and sister, who have relocated to Bath, she meets him again. ~Per~ Last update 01/29/2006

You Won't Admit You Love Me Written by Elsa. William Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet have a secret romantic relationship. Before admitting how happy this makes them, however, they have to face their own fears as well as some well hidden secrets from the past. ~P&P~ Last update 01/29/2006

Gingerbread Written by Amy Clare. A coffee shop, a sick chef, a freak storm and a small boy conspire to bring Beth and Will together. ~P&P~ Last update 11/11/2005

'Til Kingdom Come Written by Eliza Christine. Darcy pours his heart out in a song not knowing that Elizabeth is listening. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2005

Chaos at the Austen, Etc. Toy Company Written by Lydia. The newest Darcy doll makes quite a stir, but nothing like the original model of the Studmuffin doll. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2005

Duets Written by Delwyn. Intent on breaking through her dislike of him, Darcy convinces fellow piano student Elizabeth to play a duet with him. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2005

Much Ado About Pride and Prejudice Written by Elaine J. Darcy and Elizabeth take a Shakespearean turn as they battle out their differences "in a kind of merry war... they never meet but there is a skirmish of wit between them." ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2005

What Are Men to Rocks and Mountains Written by Caroline R. Lizzy and Jane follow a advanced course in mountaineering with old friends and new acquintances. Darcy and Bingley are their guides, and Wickham is a lonely goatherd. Get ready for mountaineering madness and perhaps, rocky romance. ~P&P~ Last update 10/03/2005

I'll Be Home For Christmas Written by Allison. William and Elizabeth have separated after three years of marriage. But before they can drop the bomb on the rest of the Darcy/Bennet clan, Kitty and her bridal party move in. William and Elizabeth must act the happy couple once again. ~P&P~ Last update 10/02/2005

Right On Time Written by Bernadette E. A short Pride and Prejudice story taking place over the course of an hour at the Longbourne High School Junior/Senior prom. ~P&P~ Last update 10/02/2005

Seal Over My Heart Written by Bronwen. The Spanish-American war tears the lives of the Bennets and the Darcys apart, and brings some back together. ~P&P~ Last update 10/02/2005

The College Years Written by Alicia. Elizabeth Bennet goes off to college. She finds herself soon in a competition with Darcy for the best grades. ~P&P~ Last update 10/02/2005

A Blind Date Written by Meghan. Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley set Elizabeth and Darcy up on a blind date, which none of them really wants, but might turn out to be very promising. ~P&P~ Last update 09/25/2005

Little White Lies Written by Ritamarie. Jane and Charles dated in college, but when he left her she never got over it. So, when Elizabeth runs into Charles and his stuck-up sister she tells a little white lie to save her sister's pride. ~P&P~ Last update 09/25/2005

Milkshake Written by Natalie-Marie. Elizabeth is a high-profile newspaper editor with feisty opinions. Sparks and cold beverages fly when she meets with Will Darcy, an aristocratic lawyer. ~P&P~ Last update 09/25/2005

Pets And Perceptions Written by Tanya. Elizabeth Bennet shares a veterinarian practice with her father. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 09/25/2005

Up From The Ashes Written by Sofie. Elana Barnes takes over a rundown garden store and greenhouse and hopes to turn both it and her life around. Her neighbor, however, wants the unsightly business torn down. ~P&P~ Last update 09/25/2005

A Consumption of Time Written by Lindsey H. Young teenage Beth Anderson found a copy of Pride and Prejudice in an attic. She becomes a Jane Austen fanatic and finds out that not everything is as perfect as the books. This is her tale of learning how to balance life. ~P&P~ Last update 05/25/2005

Meeting My Neighbors Written by JillTarah. Elizabeth Bennet moves into a new apartment in Boston, and meets her new neighbor, Fitzwilliam Darcy, after a disaster in her kitchen. After getting off to a rocky start, Elizabeth later learns that Darcy isn't only her neighbor but her new boss. ~P&P~ Last update 05/25/2005

A Fable Written by ElizabethAnn. Warning to all those who read Pride and Prejudice, consider themselves experts on Jane Austen and neglect her other works. ~Misc~ Last update 04/23/2005

Drama King Written by Beck. Jane and Lizzy enroll at De Bourg University where they enter into the Theater and Dance program - Jane as a dancer, Liz in Design and Production. ~P&P~ Last update 04/06/2005

Emmaline Fulwood Written by Lindsey H. A version of Emma set in 1911. About a young girl who languishes because a friend fails to return her affection. ~Em~ Last update 04/06/2005

That 70's P&P Written by Jen P. Can Elizabeth and Darcy find love despite being surrounded by disco music? ~P&P~ Last update 04/06/2005

You Don't Know Me Written by Annie. The Bertram family's wealth comes from their brewery, although none of the current generation shows any interest in taking over when Bert Bertram, the family patriarch, retires. With the marriage of his daughter Maria looming, Bert decides to gather his family together for a summer at Mansfield Park. ~MP~ Last update 04/06/2005

Dance With Me Written by Charlotte. In 1942, Ella Bennet is a "chorus girl" in a new Hollywood film, trying to raise her 10-year old sister, Janet. A party given by her director's daughter opens up a whole new world of possibilities. ~Misc~ Last update 03/21/2005

Heavenly Blue Written by Eileen. Darcy doesn't believe in love, or believes it's just a nasty chemical reaction which makes one act like an idiot. Of course, that's before he ever fell in love himself. ~P&P~ Last update 03/21/2005

Oz Written by Carrie IC. After tripping on her way to her "Major British Writers" class, at which she was to discuss Pride and Prejudice, Victoria finds herself transported into the body of Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 03/21/2005

Pride and Prejudice in Three Rings Written by Kathy. Amid the colorful sights and rank smells of the circus, Elizabeth and Darcy find love, laughter, and deep-fried cotton candy on sticks. ~P&P~ Last update 03/21/2005

Pride and Prejudice The Soap...Sort Of Written by Tamanna. Pride And Prejudice written as a soap opera. ~P&P~ Last update 03/21/2005

Common Ground Written by Aury. Elizabeth breaks her leg and gets stuck overnight in the hospital. A handsome young man is there for the same reason as well. ~P&P~ Last update 02/21/2005

Excuse Me, Please Written by Annette. Elizabeth must work hard as a nurse and administrator of the ER department of her hospital. The hardest part is often dealing with her co-workers, especially a jerk doctor with a God-complex. ~P&P~ Last update 02/21/2005

First Impressions Written by Amber N. Elizabeth Bennet meets her new boss on a day when nothing goes right. The next time they meet, she continues to make a fool of herself. ~P&P~ Last update 02/21/2005

Forgetting Elizabeth Written by Alyson L. After Elizabeth rejects him, Darcy tries to duplicate what he felt when he was with her. But no other woman affects him the same way. ~P&P~ Last update 02/21/2005

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Written by Amy I. When Edmund Bertram returns to Mansfield, MA a few weeks before Christmas, it appears Fanny Price may have a merry little Christmas after all. ~MP~ Last update 02/21/2005

Anything But Ordinary Written by Mortie. A college professor falls hard for a student, but feels the age difference may be insurmountable. ~S&S~ Last update 02/12/2005

Artistic Impressions Written by Jess. Darcien Wills is a temperamental concert pianist who has lost his love for his music, and Isabella Barrett is studying at Columbia. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2005

Keep My Song Written by Malini. Anupa Bhattacharya lives in Calcutta and finds that her long-lost love will soon cross her path again, in this Persuasion-based story. ~Per~ Last update 02/12/2005

Love At A Glance Written by JillTarah. While on a business trip to help a friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy sees the woman of his dreams. After observing her from afar, he decides he should try to meet her, but things doing going exactly to plan. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2005

Primary Colours Written by Lauren. The Bennets had gotten tied up in a finance scandal which drove their father out of politics. But now, with Mr. Bennet signed on to help a Charles Bingley's campaign, Mrs. Bennet sets out on a campaign of her own--to get her daughters married. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2005

The Development Written by Victoria Lynn. A major blow up agitates the gentle balance Will Darcy and Liz Bennet have achieved while finding common ground in their university's darkroom. Subsequent close-up encounters expose their true emotions and bring everything into focus as their relationship develops. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2005

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