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Sand And Water Written by Tamsin. After Darcy's death a song brings comfort to Elizabeth and her son. ~P&P~ Last update 07/27/2003

Things Desired Written by Yvonne Kathleen. The Dashwood ladies are thrown out of Norland when their half-brother decides to turn it into a five-star hotel. ~S&S~ Last update 07/27/2003

When Obsessions Collide Written by Christine Marie. Behind the scenes of the reality-talent show, "Legends for Today", your most loved and hated Austen characters meet for a musical battle of idolatrous proportions. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 07/27/2003

Honestly Written by Judy-Lynne. Elizabeth Bennet feels her temper flaring when her manuscript for a story gets thoroughly rejected by a magazine editor. ~P&P~ Last update 06/10/2003

Southern Pride and Yankee Prejudice Written by Mary Kate. With the War Between the States coming around the corner, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy meet. ~P&P~ Last update 06/10/2003

The Incredible Adventures Of The Hunk And His Amazing Friends Written by Krysia. A present for Adam on his birthday. When Darcy, Charles and Fitzwilliam get lost, Darcy has the audacity to ask for directions from a local shepherd. ~P&P~ Last update 06/10/2003

Angel Joy or "The Little Girl" Written by Mary Collette. After the violent deaths of George Wickham and Lydia Bennet, Elizabeth and Darcy take in their niece. ~P&P~ Last update 06/07/2003

O Valentine Written by Krysia. When both Elizabeth and Darcy find themselves alone on Valentine's Day, they decide to join together to get through the day. ~P&P~ Last update 06/07/2003

Suitors And Other Strangers Written by Tasha. A tangled and light-hearted rendition of the novels of Jane Austen. ~Misc~ Last update 06/07/2003

To Think of Emma Written by Stefanie Stayer. Homicidal thought plague George Knightley whenever he thinks of Emma married to Frank Churchill. ~Em~ Last update 06/07/2003

Second Acts in American Lives Written by Sirah. Computer geek and successful businessman, William Darcy, may get more than one new partner, when his company sponsors a new division of the Longbourn Publishing House. ~P&P~ Last update 05/27/2003

By The Book Written by Judy-Lynne. William opens a book and his life is changed forever, just like in a fairytale. ~P&P~ Last update 04/27/2003

The Iniquity of Greed Written by Lisa L. Following the story of "A Consort With Evil". Fitz and Eliza return to 1928's London, where a murder at the British Museum may put Eliza's life in jeopardy, but with her fiancé at her side they will find the clues to solve the murder. ~P&P~ Last update 04/27/2003

A Group of Ridiculous People Written by Lauren S. Letters and diary entries betray the inner thoughts, or lack of them, of the characters of Sense and Sensibility. ~S&S~ Last update 04/24/2003

Patchwork Written by Dolores. Elizabeth takes a job as Mr. Darcy's housekeeper, replacing the irreplaceable Mrs. Reynolds. His gruffness and rudeness make her question whether she should leave. ~P&P~ Last update 04/24/2003

Portrait Written by Judy-Lynne. The sight of Jane's portrait of William peaks Elizabeth's interest, and a sketch of Elizabeth peaks William's. ~P&P~ Last update 04/24/2003

Hacks and Hawkers Written by Astrid. When William Darcy, owner of the newspaper Meryton Age, comes to town to celebrate the opening of a new publishing house, he meets his most controversial columnist. ~P&P~ Last update 04/15/2003

The Secret Garden of Pride and Prejudice Written by Amy I. The book The Secret Garden is crossed with Pride and Prejudice. After the death of his young wife, Fitzwilliam Darcy becomes a recluse. His world is changed when he takes in a young girl. ~P&P~ Last update 04/10/2003

William's Story Written by Alyson L. For the first time in his life, William Darcy finds himself attracted to a woman, and for the first time in his life, he finds a woman who is completely uninterested in him. A companion piece to Elizabeth's Story. ~P&P~ Last update 04/10/2003

The Best Apple Written by Nehal. Darcy and Elizabeth are heading for trouble, when her Protestantism and his Catholicism clash in Sixteenth Century Scotland. ~P&P~ Last update 03/30/2003

Welcome To The Twin Oaks Inn Written by Cindy C. Last part of the trilogy with "Paging Dr. Darcy" and "Learn to Love What Bugs You." This picks up the story the day after Georgie's wedding. ~P&P~ Last update 03/30/2003

A Dialogue Between Two Minds Written by Jen F. Anne Eliot enjoys the romantic banter between herself and Frederick Wentworth, but she is skittish about speaking of love. ~Per~ Last update 03/16/2003

Ancestry Written by Joanna. An inheritance gets Elizabeth Bennet interested in her ancestry at the same time Jenny Darcy is looking into her family's. ~P&P~ Last update 03/16/2003

The Meaning of Family Written by Melissa. Until she reached the age of eighteen, Elizabeth knew that there was something in her family's past which was kept secret from her, but not what it was. ~P&P~ Last update 03/16/2003

The Return Written by Kate F. Elizabeth buys an antique picture on impulse, and Jane hopes it will bring her luck. ~P&P~ Last update 03/16/2003

The Good Christian's Guide Through University Written by Nehal. Elizabeth tries to resurrect a Christian students organization that was once run by her father, but faces a great deal of resistance from many around her. ~P&P~ Last update 03/01/2003

Love's Call Written by Alyson L. Will Darcy has an unusual method of courting Elizabeth Bennet: he never asks her out and doesn't tell her he likes her. ~P&P~ Last update 02/25/2003

Novel Hopping In Hertford Written by Sofie. Mrs. Bennet nearly becomes addicted to smelling salts when every eligible house in the neighborhood fills up with the eligible bachelors of Jane Austen's stories. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 02/25/2003

Path to Ackerley Written by Audrey. Deciding to devote more of her time to her long-neglected studies, Elyse spends the weekdays away from her family and at Ackerley, nearer to her university. Being away allows her to find a new life and a new self. ~P&P~ Last update 02/25/2003

Dishwater In My Eggs Written by Eliza Christine. Will Darcy transfers to Netherfield High and hopes to do well in track. Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility in a high school. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ Last update 02/11/2003

Life's Little Quirks Written by Amanda R. When William's girlfriend breaks up with him, he finds solace with Elizabeth, and without knowing it, fathers two children. Several years later, he takes a job at her restaurant. ~P&P~ Last update 02/11/2003

When the World Turned Upside-Down Written by Katy Ann. Fredrick Wentworth goes into a coffee shop to meet someone; that person doesn't show, but he does meet Anne Elliot. ~Per~ Last update 02/11/2003

Tunnel Through Written by Julia W. After lashing out in anger, Elizabeth comes to regret the harsh words she spoke to the man in her life. Years later, she must learn to love again. ~P&P~ Last update 01/28/2003

A House Divided Written by Lauren D. After the untimely death of the Bennet parents, Lydia is taken in by the Phillipses, Mary by the Collinses, and Jane and Lizzy by the Gardiners. Kitty is sent to an orphanage supported by George Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

Not As It Seems Written by Lilac. A different kind of Elizabeth Bennet makes her way through high school and, when she meets Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, discovers that "Pride and Prejudice" isn't just a book. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

The Parent Trap Written by Joanna. When Elizabeth Bennet and William Darcy divorce and go their separate ways, each takes one of the couple's twins to raise. The girls are unaware of the existence of the other. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

Trials and Tribulations (on a University Campus) Written by Julie S. Though Darcy has long since ceased to think of Lizzy as not tempting enough for him, Lizzy has never gotten over her dislike of him. ~P&P~ Last update 01/21/2003

There Is Nothing Lost Written by Ashley L (Donna L). The day before her marriage to George, Elizabeth realizes she is in love with someone else. ~P&P~ Last update 01/08/2003

Touché Written by Krysia. Elizabeth Kenyon never knew her parents and lives in an orphanage. When her ballet class shares a gym with a fencing class, she finds her calling, and her family. ~P&P~ Last update 01/08/2003

Santa's Lap Written by Judy-Lynne. Darcy dresses up as Santa, and Santa pays a visit. A sequel to "Fitzwilliam/Fitzwilliam". ~P&P~ Last update 12/26/2002

The Princess of the Playground Written by Tasha. A youthful retelling of Jane Austen's novels. ~Misc~ Last update 12/26/2002

Coincidence And Common Sense Written by Bexx. Elizabeth Bennet is studying law in the same class with Darcy, but his shyness turns everyone off, except his friend Bingley. ~P&P~ Last update 12/14/2002

Hands and Bonbons Written by Renata. Elizabeth takes a nap at work, and wakes to find William Darcy laughing at her. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 12/14/2002

The Incredible Adventures Of The Hunk And His Amazing Friends Written by Krysia. William Darcy is a millionaire who has always wanted to be a superhero. When Charles Bingley and Richard Fitzwilliam help him to make his dream come true, a beautiful journalist and an old acquaintance will make things very difficult for him. ~P&P~ Last update 12/14/2002

There I Found Only You Written by Krysia. Elizabeth starts at a new school and knows no one other than her cousin Jane. She soon bumps into William Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 12/14/2002

Waiting For Reassessment Written by Delwyn. Finding themselves waiting before facing St. Peter, Elizabeth, Darcy, Jane and Bingley must all find what they need to get into Heaven. ~P&P~ Last update 12/14/2002

Learn to Love What Bugs You Written by Cindy C. Georgiana and Col. Fitzwilliam run an inn in Connecticut. When an entomologist moves in next door, Georgiana has more than bugs on her mind. ~P&P~ Last update 12/08/2002

Forget-Me-Not Written by John. During the Terror in France Lord John Alasdair and Sir David Fitzwilliam Darcy risk everything by trying to smuggle people out of the country. ~P&P~ Last update 12/06/2002

I'm Only Happy When It Rains Written by Delwyn. Ten years after Elizabeth and William married, their adopted children, concert pianist Fries and London bookstore-owner Storm, reunite for their anniversary. The other objective for Fries' stay in London is to get to know the Storm he never knew. This is a sequel to "Turning Points". ~Misc~ Last update 12/06/2002

Meet the Characters, Part One: Leona on Love Written by Adam Cuerden, Saphrie, and Myra DLG. Jane Austen characters rebel against what the authors here are doing to them. ~P&P~ Last update 11/18/2002

Morts' Belated Birthday Written by Adam Cuerden and Sarah Marie. Frustrated in writing a story for Mortie's birthday, Sarah Marie turns to Adam to help her. What is with him and sheep? ~Misc~ Last update 11/14/2002

Pride, Patience, Pinafore, Pirates, And Prejudice: Or, Pride And Prejudice - The Musical Written by Adam Cuerden. Pride and Prejudice, as Gilbert and Sullivan would have written it: with songs. ~P&P~ Last update 11/14/2002

A Consort With Evil Written by Lisa L. What begins as a simple house party on Fitzwilliam Darcy's estate in southern Scotland turns into a harrowing 24-hours of unbelievably frightening events on All Hallows' Eve. ~P&P~ Last update 11/06/2002

Lesser Austen Heroine Unite! Written by Charlotte. With Elizabeth Bennet the subject of so many stories, the other heroines begin to feel neglected. ~Misc~ Last update 11/06/2002

Looking At Her Strangely Written by Angil. Elizabeth Bennet is a student of engineering at the Queensland University of Technology, and her mother wishes she had chosen a more feminine subject. ~P&P~ Last update 11/06/2002

The Strike Written by Alicia M. Elizabeth cracks under the pressure of being in too many stories. ~P&P~ Last update 11/06/2002

Tricking and Treating Written by Cindy C. Ever wonder what everyone would be if they were to dress up for Halloween? ~P&P~ Last update 11/06/2002

Experience Written by Christine. Elizabeth visits Lambton Publishing in hopes of a job as an editor, but is quickly rebuffed by Mr. Darcy. She persists. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2002

Mr. Hurst Boasts Written by Alicia M. All of the characters from Pride and Prejudice, discuss the stories on DWG, as Mr. Hurst boasts of his newly acquired popularity. ~P&P~ Last update 10/31/2002

The Box Written by YvonneKathleen. A young Darcy has the task of cleaning out one of the Pemberley attics. There she finds an antique box with mementos from a past life. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 10/31/2002

A Kiss to Build a Dream On Written by Annie. In this sequel to "Kiss and Cry" and "Just Kiss Me," the skaters sign on with the Fire on Ice tour, where they are joined by a pair of gold medallists with a shared past--Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth. And Spring is a happy camper! ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 10/22/2002

The Colonel Complains Again Written by RitaH. There has been a lot of changes in the world of P&P fan-fictiondom lately, and the Colonel is none to pleased. Again he turns to his cousin Mr. Darcy for comfort and support. ~P&P~ Last update 10/22/2002

The Task at Hand Written by Jennifer Lynn. Jane and Charles decide to fix up Elizabeth and Darcy on a blind date. Both have little time for dating and are nervous about meeting. ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 10/15/2002

A Modest Revolution Written by Krysia. Jane and Bingley are at the head of a revolution... After all, it doesn't pay to be always good! ~P&P~ Last update 10/08/2002

Paging Dr. Darcy Written by Cindy C. Elizabeth Bennet is little better than Cinderella, with her step-mother calling all the shots. Finally, Elizabeth decides she has to get away from her family once and for all. ~P&P~ Last update 10/08/2002

A Biography Of Sarah Marie Upon Her Birthday Written by Adam Cuerden and Tabbi. To celebrate Sarah Marie's Birthday, her friends tell everyone about her love of Austen villains. ~Misc~ Last update 10/06/2002

Emma In Short Written by Lisette. Emma in short. ~Em~ Last update 10/06/2002

The Book of Life Written by Ashka. Anna Elliot keeps a diary from the time she is fifteen. ~Per~ Last update 10/06/2002

The Title, Indeed Written by Tabbi W. & Saphrie. Darcy's proposal goes disastrously wrong when he encounters the overuse of the word 'indeed'. ~P&P~ Last update 10/06/2002

What It Feels Like For a Girl Written by Jane-ifer. Katie Morland grows up as an awkward and unattractive girl, but she turns out to be a late bloomer. ~NA~ Last update 10/02/2002

Days Like This Written by Kate Eileen. Pride and Prejudice! In a grocery store! Lindsey Georgiana watches as her friends argue and make up while working at a Rochester grocery store. ~P&P~ Last update 09/28/2002

The Longbourn Eight Written by Cindy C. The men of Pride and Prejudice get together at their regular meeting to choose new partners for themselves. Then the ladies of Longbourn get their say. ~P&P~ Last update 09/28/2002

A Departure From Cannon Written by Abby C. Darcy balks at having to do the pond scene and must be talked into it. ~P&P~ Last update 09/22/2002

Bobby Socks Written by Lee. Everyone seems to have a date for the dance except for Elizabeth. Faced with the prospect of going along with Charlotte and Billy Collins, she begins to lose hope of finding anyone. ~P&P~ Last update 09/22/2002

Fourteen Days Written by Judy-Lynne. As Lizzy prepares for her friend's wedding, she has the nagging feeling she knows the best man, William Darcy. Darcy, meanwhile, is jealous of his cousin's luck in finding a bride so easily. ~P&P~ Last update 09/22/2002

Know Your Role Written by Abby C. After having given in and gone through with the pond scene, Darcy is angry that Elizabeth wasn't there to see his wet self. Sequel to "A Departure From Cannon". ~P&P~ Last update 09/22/2002

Jane Austen for Schlubs Written by Lilac. Brief summaries of the novels of Jane Austen. ~Misc~ Last update 09/16/2002

A Séjour In France Written by Joey. Jane and Lizzy are living for one year in a beach town in France while they apprentice at a bakery. Their goal is to eventually open one of their own in the US. Darcy and Bingley are on vacation in the same town. ~P&P~ Last update 09/10/2002

And So It Goes.. Written by Etta C. After losing her husband and working to keep her life and her sons going, Elissa meets William Darcy at a friend's wedding, and sparks fly. ~P&P~ Last update 09/10/2002

The Reality of Love Written by Katherine. Darcy is involved in a car accident which also kills Bingley's wife. Before he realizes that she is the niece of the man who caused the accident, Darcy falls in love with his nurse, Elizabeth Gardiner. ~P&P~ Last update 09/10/2002

Elizabeth's Search Written by Barbara K. After being orphaned and caring for her dying grandfather, Elizabeth sells everything, packs up and goes on a trip to find herself again. ~P&P~ Last update 09/04/2002

Maria's Muddle Written by RitaH. Maria Lucas dreams of adventure and romance. Unfortunately, no dwiggie ever seems to oblige her. Still, she packs her trunks and hopes for something better. ~P&P~ Last update 08/24/2002

Anne Anguishes Written by RitaH. As Mrs. Jenkinson fusses over Anne de Bourgh and her prospects, Anne makes some wishes of her own, but it is the author who comes to the rescue. ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2002

Land of Dreams Written by Eliza Christine. Eliza heads to the Congo in 1959 to help educate the people there. Just as she arrives she meets the handsome but aloof William. ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2002

Pride and Prejudice on the Prairie Written by Missie. Liz, Darcy, and the rest of the main characters from P&P are chosen for a reality show where modern day people attempt to recreate frontier life in 1883. ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2002

Nobody's Perfect Written by Charlotte. Elizabeth was the odd one in her family of clairvoyants and psychics, and escaped to L.A. as soon as she was old enough to leave home. The problem was, her family, her past, and her future wouldn't leave her alone. ~P&P~ Last update 08/06/2002

Pemberley Written by Lydia T. During WWII Pemberley serves as a hospital. A nurse, Edith Holland, is much intrigued by the house and its history. ~P&P~ Last update 08/06/2002

Peppermint and Coffeebean Romances Written by Laura M. Though Darcy has a fiancée back in New York, he can't help being attracted to Elizabeth while on an extended business trip. ~P&P~ Last update 08/06/2002

A Summer Thunderstorm Written by Karen Ann. After seventeen years away, the now married Elizabeth returns to the small Wisconsin town where she grew up, with her daughter, Marianne. The trip stirs up feelings that would have been better settled. ~S&S~ ~P&P~ Last update 08/02/2002

The Austen Shopping Network! Written by Lilac. Sir Walter Elliot goes on TV to sell Gowlands lotion, and other Austen characters hawk their products as well. ~Misc~ Last update 08/02/2002

Ten Weeks At Meryton Written by Em. Lizzy has to make it through her ten-week internship and then she will be a fully qualified teacher, what she didn't count on was a fellow teacher, William Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 08/01/2002

Cooking With Catherine Written by Adam Cuerden. Lady Catherine hosts an immensely popular cooking program. But some people just won't listen! The second in the Austen in the Kitchen Saga. ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/2002

In A Little While Written by Andréa. While as a guest at Pemberley, Elizabeth Bennet remembers why she had gone there and how she met Darcy again, after their disastrous last meeting in Kent. During her stay, Lizzy learns more about Darcy and realizes that her feelings for him may be undergoing a change. After having been refused once, does Darcy still love her enough to ask again. ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 07/24/2002

Search for the Grail Written by Krysia. Elizabeth Bennet dislikes Will Darcy at first sight. He is the Director of Special Projects for the US National Underwater and Marine Agency . Will she agree to join the only man who can save the world in his search for the Holy Grail? A "Dirk Pitt" crossover. ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/2002

X5-416: Proud Angel Written by Nicky. A genetically engineered killing machine trying to survive after escaping from her creators. Based on the TV show "Dark Angel". ~P&P~ Last update 07/24/2002

Making a Fine Figure Written by Margaret D. Leaving his fiancée back at home, Edward Ferrars moves to New York City to finish his first novel, but he soon finds himself in more trouble than he had expected thanks to his friends Elinor Dashwood, Henry Tilney, and Catherine Morland. A Re-telling of Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey, with Many Diversions. ~NA~ ~S&S~ Last update 07/18/2002

The Best Part Of Waking Up Is With Soldiers In Your Cup! Written by Sarah Marie. A tale about a dwiggie, a soldier, and flavored coffee gone wrong. The first in the Austen Kitchen Saga. ~Misc~ Last update 07/18/2002

Can She Cook? Written by Roxanne. Lizzy is enlisted to play the part of a chef who her sister invented for her newspaper column. Only one problem, Lizzy can't cook. Will the handsome hero of a firefighter, Will Darcy, notice, or will he be too busy noticing Lizzy. ~P&P~ Last update 07/13/2002

In His Arms Written by Sania. There is no place in the world where Anne Elliot is happier than in her husband's arms during a dance. ~Per~ Last update 07/13/2002

Charlotte's Complaint Written by RitaH. Charlotte Collins has only one complaint, but she is certainly resourceful enough to solve her problem. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2002

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