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The End of a Very Long, Bad Day Written by Jennifer Lynn. Teaching has become Elizabeth Bennet's life while at the same time she tries to erase William Darcy from it. After a very long, bad day, Elizabeth Bennet can barely hold herself together and finds herself turning to the one person she prided herself in avoiding for two months. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2005

The Musketeer Written by Sofie. At a masked Halloween party, Elizabeth finds George Wickham hiding under a Musketeer costume...then again, maybe not. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2005

The Triskel Written by Jacqui. Lizzy is a struggling nurse with a demanding mother and no love life. When a teenager comes in to the ER with an illegal and infected tattoo, Lizzy begins a friendship with the teen's brother. ~P&P~ Last update 02/12/2005

Lassoed Hearts Written by Amy I. As children, Lizzy and Will were always butting heads. Now, adults, and once again living together on the ranch that Will owns, the sparks are still flying. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/2004

Now And Through The Years Written by Ally M. Shorty before he is to ship out to Korea, Darcy sets eyes on Elizabeth. Even though he's never even met her, she haunts him all through his tour of duty. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/2004

Simply Irresistible Written by Annie. Emma's got her hands full as a wedding planner who keeps meddling in the love lives of her friends--whether they appreciate it or not. Meanwhile, her own love life is a complete mess. And Spring will kill Annie if this story isn't finished to her satisfaction. ~Em~ Last update 11/25/2004

The Four Adventurers LTD Written by Mary Collette. After the war it was expected that Darcy would never walk again, even with the help of his nurse, Elizabeth. When they meet years later, they become entangled in a mystery. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/2004

The Last Man Written by Alicia M. After declaring Darcy to be the last man in the world she could ever marry, she finds she must eat her words. ~P&P~ Last update 11/25/2004

A Constructive Summer Written by Jacqui. Elizabeth Bennet heads a real estate firm, and Fitzwilliam Darcy is a construction worker on one of her buildings. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Baby Georgiana Written by Delwyn. Will Darcy's wife abandons him with their two-week-old daughter, Georgiana. With his assistant called away on personal business, he must rely on her replacement, Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Bill and Ted Take Hertfordshire Written by Jess. Excellent! Bill and Ted ride their phone booth to Hertfordshire, circa 1817. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Broken Written by Kacia. Darcy manages to open his heart to Elizabeth, but his love for her leads him to disaster. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Confessions of a Teenage Sex God Written by Kelli. Will Darcy has grown complacent about having girls always fawning over him. He knows he can always have his pick. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Darcy and the Devil Written by Kathy. While packing to visit his Aunt Catherine, Darcy is faced with a difficult dilemma. Help comes from a very unexpected source. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Eros's Errors Written by Kathy. Eros, offended as any in Meryton by Darcy's snobbish behavior, takes the opportunity to punish Darcy with unrequited love. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Forever Autumn Written by Chez. Katherine Bennet leaves her home and her closest friend to pursue her love of football. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Honeysuckle and Green Apples Written by Tamara. After her disastrous dealings with William Darcy, Elizabeth takes a break in her garden to examine what went wrong. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

I Hate Him...Right? Written by Sara. Elle finds herself attracted to a boy she things is arrogant and rude. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Living History Written by Christine. Elizabeth Bennet finally gets the chance to visit and work in the historic house she has studied for so long. A sleepless night and a trip to Pemberley's library give her an unexpected shock. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Mail Order Austen Heroes Written by Mortie. Your very own Austen hero delivered right to your door through the miracle of mail-order. ~Misc~ Last update 10/15/2004

Mail Ordered Bride Written by Sarah Beth. Jane goes along with her mother's wish that she become a mail order bride. Being very pleased with her new husband, she sends for Elizabeth and hopes Mr. Darcy will be to her sister's liking. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Pride and Justice Written by Charlie. A young judge has little time for a private life, while a young barrister is much the same. When they are brought together by mutual friends, any romance seems quite impossible. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Realisations Written by Elise R. Elizabeth has a tendency to overdo the alcohol at parties. Twice she is rescued from doing something she'd later regret by a handsome, unknown stranger. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Show Me The Beast Written by Liz F. Prince William has been cursed and now lives his life as a hideous beast. To remove the curse, he must find a woman who can love him as he is. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Silent Watch Written by Sarah Beth. In the last moments before E is to leave him forever, Darcy finds his heart. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Swiftly Falling Snow Written by Sofie. On Christmas Eve, Elizabeth gets caught in a blizzard. When her car drives into a ditch, she is found by Darcy, the man she refused a few days before. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

The Pride And Prejudice Show Written by Krissy. Jane Austen hosts a twenty-first century talk show. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

The Secret Life Of Gentlemen Written by Saira. The doors open to the secret world of a Gentlemen's Club. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

The Very Thought of You Written by Jennifer Lynn. Elizabeth does her boss, Richard Fitzwilliam, a favor by joining him for a family dinner. His family, including Darcy, mistakes their relationship for more than it is. With Darcy working at the same company, Elizabeth hopes she won't run into him. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Watch What You Say Written by Kelli. Michael Darcy hated having Alecia Bennet tagging along when they were kids. Fifteen years after she moved to another town, they meet again. ~P&P~ Last update 10/15/2004

Redneck Woman Written by Kimmie. Darcy isn't a country music fan, but Elizabeth's performances might just change his mind. ~P&P~ Last update 06/17/2004

What Is Meant To Be Written by Kara. Anne Bates gets caught in a rain storm on the way to work. She is knocked unconscious and wakes to find herself in the wrong century. ~P&P~ Last update 06/17/2004

An Expert On All Things Domestic Written by Kate F. It's a long road from small-town caterer to domestic diva to defendant in Federal court. But through it all, Catherine deBourgh never runs out of advice to give. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

Avalon Written by ShannonKay. In the Pacific Northwest, Elizabeth Bennet helps to run a vineyard, while William Darcy heads a genetics company and sees Elizabeth as just a farm girl. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

Elizabeth Bennet And A Case Of Mistaken First Impressions Written by Carrie. Elizabeth and Darcy team up to investigate a crime in Victorian England. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

Love Gives, Love Takes Written by Victoria Lynn. At the end of a long day working at a coffee bar, Elizabeth is rude to a customer--the wrong one. She soon learns the man's name is Darcy and that he owns the coffee shop, and just as soon fires her. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

Men of Sense Written by Kate. As Austen's most prominent good clergymen, Henry Tilney and Edward Ferrars--and Henry's ego--race against time to save Austenland from those who would profane their profession. But with time temporarily thrown thoroughly out of whack, they'll need some help. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~Misc~ Last update 06/16/2004

Museums and Misunderstandings Written by Kate F. Georgiana Darcy signs up to be a museum volunteer under the supervision of Elizabeth Bennet. The work and the friends there help Georgiana come out of her shell, and introduces her supervisor to her brother. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

Take My Advice Written by Jen F. Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy write competing advice columns for their newspapers. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

The Call of the Running Tide Written by Lu. For a month and a half Elizabeth and Darcy are forced together on a sailing ship, he is a visiting scientist, and she an instructor. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

The Strange Case Of The Liquid Death Written by Davidia. Lydia is found dead in unusual circumstances and Elizabeth Darcy turns to Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

This Can't Be Love Written by Aunrea. Elizabeth and Jane leave home for the first time to attend college. Before they've even had a chance to unpack, Jane meets Bingley. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

Visual Light And Magic Written by Heather H. Elizabeth has moved from a small town to Savannah, Georgia to pursue her passion at a school for art and design. ~P&P~ Last update 06/16/2004

A Lifetime In One Night Written by Alyson L. At a Valentine's Day party, William Darcy casts his fate to the wind and decides to pursue Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Autumn Leaves Written by Carrie. Elizabeth a Darcy find love after many years of friendship. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Erzsébet Written by Cosima. Intrigues At Court. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Gin And Tonic Written by Evey. Elizabeth gets a bad start to the morning. She has a hangover, has to dodge Bill Collins, she accidentally runs into and knocks down a short-tempered man, then has to work with that same man later in the day. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Improbable Paradise Written by Anne D. Bingley proposes to Jane, and they decide to have their wedding on the spur of the moment, in one week, in Hawaii. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Life On Planet Earth Written by Annie. Temporarily banished from his corporate position by his vindictive aunt/guardian, Darcy Williamson is forced to take on a blue-collar position as a worker in a pizza parlor, "Planet Earth". There he gets involved in the lives of his co-workers, especially the feisty Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Misunderstood Written by Sarah Beth. One of the richest men in the world takes an interest in Elizabeth Bennett, but his behavior leaves her cold. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Sort Of Valentine Written by Elke. Esther Bennesch is delighted to get a job with a great law firm, but never actually meets her boss. Until Valentine's Day. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

Soul Meets Soul Written by Sofie. One lie could destroy Elizabeth and Darcy's relationship. ~P&P~ Last update 03/26/2004

You Are My Life Written by Amy I. On the night of his wife's funeral, Frederick Wentworth wonders how he will go on living without his Annie. It takes the strength of her love and the gift of their children to show him that life can go on, and that they will one day be reunited again. ~Per~ Last update 03/26/2004

A Southern Belle Written by Missy G. After a failed romance, Jane and Lisa decide to make a break with their southern roots and move to New York City. ~P&P~ Last update 03/25/2004

Enter Indian Summer Written by Elisa. In Toronto's Chinatown Anne Li must deal with the sister of her old love and also must cope with that loss all over again. ~Per~ Last update 03/25/2004

Locked In The Library Written by Sarah Beth. Elizabeth takes refuge in the library from yet another boring business party. She soon realizes that she is not alone, and that her boss is not exactly what she thought. ~P&P~ Last update 03/25/2004

The Prize Written by Judy-Lynne. The scheming mamas are on the male side of the equation in this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice. When their plot to find their sons suitable wives backfires, they're forced to sit on their hands and wait to see if love will triumph over adversity. ~P&P~ Last update 03/25/2004

A Woman And Her Daughter Written by Kiki. Elizabeth feels herself tied down by her daughther and dreads meeting with her exhusband George and his wife. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

Coast To Coast Written by Beth M. Darcy is planning to propose to Caroline, but has his doubts. When a lovely and lively lady sits next to him on a plane bound for nowhere, he finally decides to propose...to Elizabeth. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

Dispelling The Darkness Written by Sofie. A bad dream leaves Belle shaken, but William knows how to help her forget her nightmare. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

Family Feud Written by Cindy C. Moonshine, shotguns, and family feuds define the lives of the Bennets and the Bingleys. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

Infectious Presumptions Written by Katherine Elizabeth. Just Elizabeth Bennet loves working for the CDC in Atlanta and one day meets William Darcy, a moody and scarred architect, who leaves a bad first impression on her. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

Mary Gets A Makeover Written by Cynthia. Mrs. Bennet decides that something must be done about her frumpy daughter, Mary. She manages to get Mary onto a TV show which does makeovers for the hopeless. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

On The Wagon Written by Elke. Max Danner only finds social situations tolerable with a drink in his hand. When he realizes his dependency, he decides to quit drinking for good. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

Taking the Long Road Written by Delwyn. On her way to a ball, where the prince must select his bride, Lyssa Bent meets and falls in love with a young man. She is later startled to learn that not only is this man the prince, but that he wants to marry her. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

The 2003 Christmas Poem Written by Liz M. Liz's annual Christmas poem is dedicated to her fellow dwiggie writers. ~Misc~ Last update 01/23/2004

The Park, I Mean Parque Written by Missie. Fanny Price must face life away from her brothers and sisters, when her artist father sends her off to live with her wealthy cousins. ~MP~ Last update 01/23/2004

We Can Take What Was Wrong Written by Alyson L. After nine years of marriage, Darcy spends nearly all of his waking time at work. It takes a scolding from mild-mannered Bingley to make him realize he hardly knows Elizabeth anymore. ~P&P~ Last update 01/23/2004

Austen High School Written by Carrie. Elinor Dashwood runs a school in England with many Austen characters in attendance. ~Misc~ Last update 11/30/2003

Beauty And The Beast Written by Alyson L. The classic fairy tale, with Fitzwilliam Darcy as the Beast, and Elizabeth Bennet as the Beauty. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

Bounce, Bounce Written by Tamara. "The Rat Race" from Bingley's perspective. Bingley falls in love with Jane, then is separated from her, briefly, by William. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

Escribo Ergo Sum Written by TinaS. and JackieC. Austen characters collect at Queen's University in Kingston Ontario for the trials and tribulations of university life. ~Misc~ Last update 11/30/2003

Everything is Coming Up Roses Written by Hannah. After Georgiana Darcy is moved to Meryton Friends School in Philadelphia, Fitzwilliam Darcy is almost continually in the company of her young and bright Classics teacher, Lizzy Bennet, who is struggling to put on a performance of Gypsy. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

Fly Me To The Moon Written by Roxanne. Jane Bennet reflects on her good fortune during World War II and with Charles Bingley. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

Forgive and Forget Written by A. McCartney. Tragedy, and George Wickham, separate Darcy and Elizabeth. Five years later, with Darcy an aspiring presidential candidate, he learns he fathered Elizabeth's daughter and is her only hope of survival. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

Go West Written by D. Morgan. Bingley and Caroline head west to the little town of Meryton. The peace is quickly disturbed by the arrival of a mysterious man in black. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

Tempus Fugit: A Vignette Written by Renée. As her daughter leaves home for the university, Elizabeth experiences both pride and sadness. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

The Rat Race Written by Tamara. Darcy discovers that a little success leaves him wanting more, but a little bit of Elizabeth leaves him wanting everything. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

The True Confessions of Jane Bennet Written by Delwyn. Jane takes the blame for not being more open and losing Bingley. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2003

Can't Take the Pain Written by Missie. Anne quickly regrets succumbing to a friend's advice and breaking up with Fred. ~Per~ Last update 10/01/2003

Doppleganger Written by Coleen V. & Tabbi W. Darcy soon regrets doing his uncle a favor by hiring his twin cousins to work at his restaurant. ~P&P~ Last update 10/01/2003

Get Ready To Ride! Written by Zanna (Dawnwings). Darcy takes great pride in his well-bred horses and only enters the best competitions, until he is roped into joining Elizabeth's team. ~P&P~ Last update 10/01/2003

Tempest Written by Carrie. Two women clash over the same man, but Darcy stays true to his wife. ~P&P~ Last update 10/01/2003

There She Blows Written by Elke. A bit self-conscious about his damaged leg, Darcy enjoys the privacy of his lake, until a woman and her child are caught swimming there. ~P&P~ Last update 10/01/2003

All That Glitters Is Not.. Written by Apsara. After the early deaths of his parents, Aryan must take over control of the family business, which leaves little time for falling in love. ~P&P~ Last update 09/26/2003

Country Manners Written by Elizabeth S. Elizabeth gets a shock when her parents finally decide to leave town and move to the country. ~P&P~ Last update 09/26/2003

Meant To Be Written by Alyson L. A very short story, in which Elizabeth Bennet is blindsided by Darcy's love and affection. ~P&P~ Last update 09/26/2003

Out of Reach Written by Dawn M. Though Darcy makes amends for separating Jane and Charles, something still stands between Elizabeth and himself. He begins to realize that there is someone trying very hard to harm him, and that person is perfectly willing to use Elizabeth to do it. ~P&P~ Last update 09/26/2003

Pride, Prejudice, and the ASPCA Written by Mary Collette. Elizabeth is eager to begin her job at the ASPCA as an investigator for abused animals. ~P&P~ Last update 09/26/2003

Smart Kids! Written by Tamara. As a councilor at a summer camp, Darcy soon realizes that the kids see everything and know everything that goes on. ~P&P~ Last update 09/26/2003

To Sleep: Perchance to Dream Written by Stefanie Stayer. A sleep-deprived George Knightley dreams of Emma, even when he is awake. ~Em~ Last update 09/26/2003

Capitol Hill Written by Amanda W. Two incoming congressmen, Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, spar over legislation and life. ~P&P~ Last update 08/18/2003

Pember Lake Written by Sofie. Bella Gardiner starts a new life and a new job at Pember Lake Elementary only to be insulted on her first day by the head teacher, Mr. D Fitzwilliam. ~P&P~ Last update 08/13/2003

Uppercross Written by Maggie. As a child, Anne Eliot longed to be in the city. After her relationship with Frederick Wentworth failed, she got her wish. A return to Uppercross brings the two former lovers back together. ~Per~ Last update 08/13/2003

Winner Takes All Written by Judy-Lynne. Darcy enters a charity auction where the ladies compete for the honor of a date. Elizabeth sets her sights on him. ~P&P~ Last update 08/13/2003

A Walk in the Park Written by Ivy. On a lovely spring morning Elizabeth Bennet heads out for a quiet walk in Central Park, however, her day is ruined when the most gorgeous of men runs into her, knocks her over, gets her covered in coffee, and then blames her for it all. ~P&P~ Last update 07/27/2003

Chicken Boners In The Mist Written by Betsy D. George Wickham turns to annoying scams to get quick money. ~P&P~ Last update 07/27/2003

Dearest, Loveliest [Fill In Your Name Here] Written by Adam Cuerden and Cindy C. The heroine gets the Darcy of her dreams...then again, maybe not. ~P&P~ Last update 07/27/2003

In the Waiting Room Written by Tamara. Elizabeth and Jane's lives look like they face a change, when their father dies. ~P&P~ Last update 07/27/2003

Just Got Kicked Out Of Chat Written by Sarah Hoyt. After being confined to a wheel chair, Fitzwilliam Darcy takes refuge on the internet, but his father hires a therapist in the hope that his son will wish to walk again. ~P&P~ Last update 07/27/2003

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