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So Forced a Relinquishment Written by Suzanne O. Dot Fredrick Wentworth did not know what waited him in the orchard that day. Missing/expanded scene. ~Per~ Last update 01/14/2013

Georgie Writes a Note Written by Margaret Ellen. Dot Georgiana wonders why her brother is so melancholy. His good friend Mr. Bingley seems to be suffering from the same malady. Georgie is determined to solve the problem that has beset her brother and his best friend. ~P&P~ Last update 12/16/2012

Mr. Darcy's Night before Christmas Written by Renee B. Dot On the Christmas Eve following his stay in Hertfordshire, Mr. Darcy has a mysterious experience that causes him to reconsider the Misses Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 12/16/2012

Five Conversations Which Never Happened Written by Suzanne O. Dot Five Pride and Prejudice scenes which individually diverge from the story at various interesting points. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2012

Making the Best of a Bad Lot Written by Cindy C., Jen P., Mortie, & Alicia M. Dot Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Rushworth find redemption at Northanger Abbey ~NA~ ~MP~ Last update 11/23/2012

Anne Does What She Must Written by Mari. Dot Lady Catherine had been biding her time for years because how ever long he took, she was sure her beloved nephew would wed her only daughter eventually. Imagine her shock when he announced suddenly that he would not. Anne also never dreamed it would come to this. She had watched her hardy, athletic cousin grow into a serious and demanding man who would probably expect much from a wife. The thought of what she must do was almost overwhelming, but her future depended upon it. When it was all said and done, she was her mother's daughter and knew how she must act. ~P&P~ Last update 10/27/2012

Jealousy Written by Suzanne O. Dot A drabble. ~P&P~ Last update 10/27/2012

The Personal Diaries of Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam Written by Lynne Robson. Dot Recently appointed as an Instructor at the Military Academy, Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam has a secret habit which he indulges on a regular basis. Every evening he takes an old, battered book from his trunk and writes down his thoughts and impressions of the day. ~P&P~ Last update 10/27/2012

At the Theatre Written by CPauline. Dot The well-to-do of Bath see Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot at the theatre the Tuesday after their engagement. ~Per~ Last update 10/23/2012

Fanny, Victim of a Fatal Carriage Accident Written by Adelaide. Dot God protects children and fools, but Fanny Price finds that she is neither. ~MP~ Last update 10/23/2012

Saying Good-bye at Thornton Lacy Written by Adelaide. Dot Edmund Bertram must come to grips with the fact that he cannot treat Fanny Price as his sister. He must gird himself to face the loss. ~MP~ Last update 10/23/2012

Sonnet after the disastrous proposal Written by Ed S. Dot The title says it all. ~P&P~ Last update 10/23/2012

The Cold of the Night Written by CPauline. Dot Following an evening of dancing while she played the pianoforte, Anne tries to fall asleep. ~Per~ Last update 10/23/2012

The Colonel mends his ways Written by Charlotte P. Dot After his tale of Darcy’s interference fuels Elizabeth’s tirade, Colonel Fitzwilliam vows never to gossip again. However, he never said anything about meddling... ~P&P~ Last update 10/23/2012

The Confident Mr. Darcy Written by BethW. Dot Fitzwilliam Darcy's perspective is changed after the early death of his previous friend. Free of his conceit, he is able to come to his happily ever after much sooner (and without any angst). ~P&P~ Last update 10/23/2012

When Mr. Rushworth Kissed Fanny Written by Adelaide. Dot In a universe like Mansfield Park where the players are all the same, James Rushworth is a little brighter than he was in Miss Austen’s book. He sees his shot and he takes it. But does it all turn out differently—well, that depends. ~MP~ Last update 10/23/2012

Bingley's Background Written by Margaret Ellen. Dot Charles and Darcy explain to their fiancées how they became friends. The truth of Bingley's connection to trade is revealed. ~P&P~ Last update 10/08/2012

Leaving Nothing to Chance Written by Suzanne O. Dot Mr. Darcy makes plans to propose at Rosings, but things don't quite go the way he expects. ~P&P~ Last update 09/17/2012

A Horse Throws a Shoe Written by Margaret Ellen. Dot Who knew when a horse threw a shoe that could start a relationship? Darcy and Elizabeth meet-cute on the road and share time in the Longbourn library. ~P&P~ Last update 07/26/2012

The Handsomest Woman of My Acquaintance Written by Monique O. Dot How Darcy went from thinking Elizabeth is "tolerable" to "the handsomest woman of my acquaintance". ~P&P~ Last update 07/26/2012

For the Love of Fanny Written by Adelaide. Dot When Henry Crawford reads an announcement in the newspaper that Edmund Bertram and Frances Price are marrying, he knows what he must do. While he regrets running off with Maria Rushworth, he will never marry that woman. Fanny needs to know that, and once she does, Henry is sure she will have no reason to want to marry Edmund. He must save her in time because why else would she be marrying Edmund except for Henry's disastrous mistake with Maria? Same universe as the story Her Partner for Life. ~MP~ Last update 07/08/2012

Her Partner in Life Written by Adelaide. Dot A woman who put passion above everything, Maria Rushworth née Bertram will spend the rest of her life with someone who loves her beyond reason. ~MP~ Last update 07/08/2012

His & Hers: The Greatest Gift Written by Stacy. Dot Darcy & Elizabeth search for the perfect gift for one another while apart. A courtship short. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2012

One Good Joke Written by Lisa G. Dot There is more to Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's relationship than meets the eye. ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2012

Unequal Affections Vignette--The Wedding Day Written by Suzanne O. Dot A small story to accompany "Unequal Affections". ~P&P~ Last update 06/21/2012

A Lover's Rant - Sort of Written by Stacy. Dot As predicted, when Mr. Bennet offered to pay Wickham's debts, Mr. Darcy did refuse, but the older man got far more insight into the mind of his son-in-law than the lover's ranting and storming he had expected. ~P&P~ Last update 06/18/2012

P&P - Raven style Written by JessicaR. Dot Pride and Prejudice condensed into a poetic form based on (and in the first stanza, borrowing heavily from) Poe's "The Raven." ~P&P~ Last update 06/18/2012

00-Marriage Written by Lisa G. Dot When Charles Bingley becomes engaged, a band of weary bachelors, led by one Fitzwilliam Darcy, enter Hertfordshire ready to defend their bachelorhood against the match-making mamas and eager-to-wed daughters. But Hertfordshire has only one matchmaking mama in business and she is either a genius or utterly clueless... ~P&P~ Last update 06/17/2012

A Sidelined Conversation Written by Lisa G. Dot In which Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennet share something akin to (proper) a conversation...Last update 06/17/2012

A Modest Proposal a la Bennet Written by Stacy. Dot Mr. Bennet reveals an unconventional solution for disposing of his two least deserving daughters. ~P&P~ Last update 06/07/2012

Her Lively, Sportive Manner Written by Stacy. Dot Georgiana Darcy becomes concerned with the lively, sportive manner in which Elizabeth Darcy, nee Bennet, teases her new husband. ~P&P~ Last update 06/07/2012

Understanding Love Written by Florence. Dot Oh, she had known he had faults, but she had flattered herself into thinking he had changed his ways for her. How wrong she had been! Not only had he not changed at all, but she had soon realised the man she had fallen in love with had never existed. ~P&P~ Last update 06/07/2012

A Half Hour's Quiet Reflection Written by Stacy. Dot After she persuaded her father that Mr. Darcy was indeed the man she wished to marry, "Elizabeth's mind was [then] relieved from a very heavy weight; and, after half an hour's quiet reflection in her own room, she was able to join the others with tolerable composure." (Pride & Prejudice, Chapter XVII) So now, I must beg the question: What did poor Mr. Darcy do during this time? ~P&P~ Last update 06/01/2012

An Incomplete Education Written by Stacy. Dot The endings of "A Half Hour's Quiet Reflection" and "Another Half Hour's Quiet Reflection" both point to a discussion of a philosophical bent between Mary Bennet and Mr. Darcy. This is the content of that conversation. ~P&P~ Last update 06/01/2012

Another Half Hour’s Quiet Reflection Written by Stacy. Dot This is a companion piece to "A Half Hour's Quiet Reflection", in which the author examines Elizabeth Bennet's use of the time spent alone in her room, while Mr. Darcy frets below stairs. What did she do for half an hour? ~P&P~ Last update 06/01/2012

Behind the Potted Plant Written by Steve. Dot Mr. Darcy does his best to hide out at the Meryton assembly, but his shyness is overcome by the potent combination of Mrs. Potter's punch and a beautiful, but impertinent country miss. ~P&P~ Last update 06/01/2012

Something Good This Way Comes Written by Stacy. Dot The day after receiving, and accepting, Mr. Darcy's proposal of marriage, Bingley arrives with his friend to spend the morning at Longbourn, and he "shook [Elizabeth's] hand with such warmth, as to leave her in no doubt of his good information." This is the story of how Bingley came by that good information. ~P&P~ Last update 06/01/2012

The Education of Miss Lucas Written by Ali. Dot Why Charlotte believes what she does ~P&P~ Last update 05/19/2012

An Unwanted Engagement Written by Jessi L. Dot Darcy reluctantly becomes engaged to Caroline prior to joining Charles at Netherfield. He struggles between a lifetime in a loveless marriage or fighting for the woman of his dreams. ~P&P~ Last update 05/14/2012

Elizabeth/Darcy Written by Stacy. Dot A story told alternately through the eyes of Darcy and Elizabeth. Before going to Kent, Darcy meets his uncle who has befriended a tradesman's family, and has changed his outlook on 'society.' This causes Darcy to rethink his own principles. ~P&P~ Last update 05/14/2012

The Darcy Meditations Written by Stacy. Dot Fitzwilliam Darcy indulges in a wee bit of self-reflection, and discovers very little. ~P&P~ Last update 04/16/2012

The Armoire Written by Miss Pat. Dot James Darcy's hiding place yields an eyeful. (As usual). ~P&P~ Last update 03/04/2012

The Comfort You Might Have Had Sooner Written by Amy A-NW. Dot This is the first of two companion pieces; the one to follow is titled, "Your Comforts Delight My Soul." In this tale, Fanny Price receives a letter from Edmund during her stay in Portsmouth that stirs her to action. ~MP~ Last update 02/23/2012

Your Comforts Delight My Soul Written by Amy A-NW. Dot This is the companion story to "The Comfort You Might Have Had Sooner." Will a crisis and a letter open Edmund Bertram's eyes? ~MP~ Last update 02/23/2012

The Treasure Chest Written by Robin H. Dot Mr. Darcy gives an unusual Valentine's Day gift to Elizabeth - one that they can both enjoy. ~P&P~ Last update 02/17/2012

A Matter of Secrecy Written by Mari A. Dot Adventure, Espionage, True Love: The Full Frontal Truth about Louisa Hurst's marriage and all that it entailed. ~P&P~ Last update 02/10/2012

Proud to be Prejudiced Written by Anita Misra. Dot A short look at some of Mrs. Bennet’s thoughts during the Netherfield Ball. ~P&P~ Last update 01/16/2012

Perfectly Able to Reflect Written by Nicki. Dot A missing scene from Sense and Sensibility, mingled with a scene from the 1995 film. Marianne is ill at Cleveland. Although she cannot talk, she is perfectly able to reflect. ~S&S~ Last update 12/04/2011

Pride Prejudice and Perplexity Written by Jamie. Dot A mystery, which departs from the original story at the very end. Darcy loves Elizabeth... Elizabeth loves Darcy... but a sequence of unexpected mysteries gives Elizabeth (and others) reason to suspect that there is more to Mr Darcy than at first appeared... and that perhaps he is not such a fine fellow, after all. Can our handsome hero clear his good name... and will he be able to keep his precious secrets hidden from Elizabeth's inquisitive mind? ~P&P~ Last update 11/18/2011

Contentment Written by Lise. Dot It has been eight years since Sir Walter quit Kellynch Hall and Anne has been living with Lady Russell, when suddenly Captain Wentworth returns to England. ~Per~ Last update 10/29/2011

Dearest, Loveliest Caroline Written by Nikki N. Dot Elizabeth Bennet was appalled when she overheard Mr Darcy's proposal to Caroline Bingley. ~P&P~ Last update 10/16/2011

Epilogue Written by JanetR. Dot Leaving the story to your imagination, we go straight to the epilogue. ~P&P~ Last update 09/30/2011

First Kiss Written by Robin H. Dot Mr. Darcy requires but one thing to be completely happy, but will he be able to overcome his sense of honor to acquire what he needs? ~P&P~ Last update 09/30/2011

The Prize Written by Robin H. Dot Mr. Darcy is determined to claim his winnings, but who is the true victor? ~P&P~ Last update 09/30/2011

Henry Tilney's Heroine: A Northanger Abbey Vignette Written by Kaydee. Dot Henry Tilney is in love with Catherine Morland. In the effort to express his affections to Miss Morland he learns what it truly means to feel at home. ~NA~ Last update 08/17/2011

Never Knew I Wanted Written by Monique O. Dot Things don't turn out the way Lydia planned when she goes to Brighton. ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2011

Saving Oakham Mount Written by JanetR. Dot The Story of The Hertfordshire Trust for the Preservation and Protection of Local Landmarks and Young Ladies' Virtue ~P&P~ Last update 08/17/2011

A Mother's Love Written by StephH. Dot It is the wedding day of Elizabeth Darcy's daughter. How well does Elizabeth handle the emotions of giving her daughter away and who's there to help her through it? ~P&P~ Last update 07/21/2011

Sheep, Spirits and Smugglers Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot A follow on from the events of 'Cousin Prudence' about George and Emma Knightley and what they did next. Mr Knightley wants to extend his flock of sheep and goes to a famous yearly sheep fair to do so, where he and Emma become mixed up in rather more than they had bargained for. ~Em~ Last update 07/21/2011

A Handful of Letters Written by Mari A. Dot A handful of letters exchanged over the course of only a few days turn out to be something that one cannot recover from in a life-time. ~Per~ Last update 07/18/2011

By Any Other Name Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot Mrs Darcy has presented her husband with their firstborn and the question of what to call him arises ~P&P~ Last update 06/30/2011

The Thoughts of Anne de Bourgh Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot Anne de Bourgh has some good reasons to feel at odds with the world and to display an uncommunicative and ill natured seeming front, and her thoughts here explain something of why she might appear as she does. ~P&P~ Last update 06/30/2011

Fits and Starts Written by Jess A. Dot Edmund and Fanny Bertram overcome their shyness on their first night of marriage. ~MP~ Last update 06/26/2011

Sardines at Hartfield Written by Nisha. Dot Instead of alphabet squares, Frank Churchill suggests a game of Sardines. ~Em~ Last update 06/26/2011

A Dozen Years and No Regrets Written by Sarah Waldock. Dot Edmund and Fanny have been married 12 years and their oldest has just become a midshipman; this leads to some thoughts being shared ~MP~ Last update 06/24/2011

A Promise to Remember Written by Wendi. Dot A P&P and An Affair to Remember crossover. Elizabeth and Darcy meet as children. Over the years their feelings grow for each other, but what will happen when unfortunate circumstances and interfering family members seek to keep them apart? ~P&P~ Last update 05/20/2011

Worse Fates Could Befall Us Written by JulieH. Dot A desperate Wickham, on the run from alarming debts in Meryton, encounters a Miss Bennet at an inn, just as he believes someone has caught up with him. His subsequent actions affect the fates of several, in ways that no one could have foreseen. ~P&P~ Last update 05/10/2011

Christopher and Elinor Written by Mercy. Dot An epistolary re-telling of Sense and Sensibility where the friendship between Elinor Dashwood and Colonel Brandon develops into a romance. ~S&S~ Last update 05/08/2011

Bingley's Blunder, or The High Fine Art of Gossip Written by Suzanne O. Dot Shortly after the engagements at the end of P&P, Mr. Bingley pays a brief visit to town in which he lets drop certain remarks which lead to rumors about Darcy's engagement. ~P&P~ Last update 05/06/2011

Given Good Principles Written by GraceCS. Dot The curate's words haunt Darcy, "So, perhaps, young master, you were born a Darcy because you were not strong enough to be born a farmer." These words ringing in his ears, Pemberley's young master struggles to act on the good principles he has been given. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2011

Second Impressions Written by Jack C. Dot Mr. Darcy literally gets off his high horse and confronts Mr. Wickham on the street in Meryton instead of riding away. ~P&P~ Last update 05/05/2011

A Lesson Hard Learned Written by Wendi. Dot Exactly what convinced Darcy to take Elizabeth’s reproofs to heart? Inspired by the song “Closet Chronicles” by Kansas. ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011

Brave New World of Toil and Trouble Written by Beth AM. Dot An event that occurs when Elizabeth Bennet is fifteen and Fitzwilliam Darcy is twenty-three inextricably links their lives while simultaneously creating an almost insurmountable divide. (repost) ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011

Pemberley Passions Written by Alicia M. Dot P&P did not end quite as happily as JA suggested. Faithfulness was not a vow anyone took seriously! ~P&P~ Last update 04/22/2011

Just For This Night Written by Jennifer H. Dot Can just one night of forbidden passion in Hertfordshire ever be enough? ~P&P~ Last update 04/21/2011

Mr. Darcy Confesses Written by Mortie, Alicia M., Cindy C., and Jen P. Dot An interlude between Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley, wherein Darcy confesses his withholding information from his friend and asks for forgiveness. ~P&P~ Last update 04/21/2011

Elizabeth, in the Bog, With Mr. Darcy Written by Kent. Dot During a ramble in Rosings Park, Elizabeth loses her shoes and finds hope. Happy ending. ~P&P~ Last update 04/13/2011

Mrs Collins, nee Bennet Written by Nikki N. Dot Mr Collins visited Longbourn about a year after Mr Bingley had left Netherfield. ~P&P~ Last update 04/13/2011

A Father's Worry Written by Florence. Dot Mr Bennet finds himself worrying about Elizabeth's marriage and starts regretting giving his consent. ~P&P~ Last update 03/10/2011

Half Agony, Half Hope Written by Nisha. Dot After the Box Hill picnic, in despair that Emma will marry Frank, Mr. Knightley decides to rescue Jane Fairfax from her fate as a governess, and asks her to marry him instead. ~Em~ Last update 03/10/2011

Remembrance of Things Past Written by Karen W. Dot In this epilogue to "Darcy and Fitzwilliam - Parenthood," it is fifty years into the future and Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam's son is now a Cardinal, remembering his father and favorite uncle. ~P&P~ Last update 02/10/2011

Into the Shrubbery Written by Kathy. Dot Bingley and Jane walk away into the shrubbery when someone comes to visit at Longbourn. ~P&P~ Last update 01/27/2011

Pride Runs in the Family Written by Amy J. Dot Fitzwilliam Darcy isn't the only Darcy that needs to learn a lesson about pride. ~P&P~ Last update 01/13/2011

Marriage Vows Written by Rose A. Dot "Fanny was disposed to think the influence of London very much at war with all respectable attachments." The events leading up to Maria and Julia's elopements as seen from Julia's point of view. ~MP~ Last update 01/08/2011

An Ever Fixed Mark Written by Sabrina. Dot Darcy encounters an emotionally distraught Elizabeth soon after she has read his letter. His desire to offer her comfort leads to altered events. ~P&P~ Last update 12/30/2010

An Intolerable Position Written by Suzanne O. Dot On the evening before removing from Bath to Northanger, Henry Tilney is faced with an important decision. ~NA~ Last update 12/29/2010

And the Word Became Flesh Written by Annette. Dot A Christmas story starring a mature Charlotte Collins. ~P&P~ Last update 12/29/2010

Better For Loving You Written by Helen. Dot Miss Elizabeth Casterton and Mr Darcy meet when he comes to Hertfordshire and, though he slights her at the Meryton Assembly, they come to admire one another. A secret from her family's past, however, comes between them and they must both overcome their pride and prejudice to eventually find happiness. ~P&P~ Last update 12/02/2010

Pride Prejudice and Perjury Written by Jamie. Dot A mystery, which departs from the original end of Pride & Prejudice – Darcy does not return to Longbourn to propose to Elizabeth, and at Jane and Bingley's wedding he ignores her and subsequently shuns her. ~P&P~ Last update 12/02/2010

First Impressions Written by Elizabeth Hooton. Dot Darcy and Elizabeth are Miss Darcy of Pemberley, and Henry Bennet, heir to Longbourn. ~P&P~ Last update 11/04/2010

Dreams and Expectations Written by Wendi. Dot Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth quickly recognize their feelings for each other and form a friendship, but misunderstandings, and a bit of adventure, blur their way to happiness. ~P&P~ Last update 11/03/2010

Battle of Toulouse Written by Karen W. Dot After his confrontation with Lizzy at Bingley’s ball, Darcy takes to wandering, haunted by the unsuitable little country mouse he cannot seem to forget. The Peninsular War is nearly over, London aristocracy is streaming into France to be present for Napoleon's surrender, and Darcy finds himself at his cousin's tent, needing a friend to speak with and a shoulder on which to cry. Here he feels humbled - he discovers there are bigger problems in the world than the indifference of a young maid. ~P&P~ Last update 10/29/2010

No Object of Regret, Indeed Written by Nisha. Dot Emma has everything planned for the perfect wedding... that is, until Mr. Knightley backs out. ~Em~ Last update 10/28/2010

A Proper Object Written by Nisha. Dot "I should like to see Emma in love with a proper object and in some doubt of a return; it would do her good." Mr. Knightley lives to regret those words when the handsome, amiable, charming, good-hearted Frank Churchill arrives for his father's wedding. ~Em~ Last update 09/22/2010

Prior meetings Written by Anita M. Dot Darcy and Elizabeth have met before the assembly at Meryton but neither remember initially but a meeting in Meryton brings back the memory of their prior meetings ~P&P~ Last update 09/19/2010

Practice Written by Karen W. Dot When Darcy visits his Aunt Catherine at Easter, she reminds him that Georgiana should practice her music: “It cannot be done too much.” Darcy decides to take this noble principle a step further and emphasizes to his skittish Lizzy that some things are more enjoyable to practice than others. ~P&P~ Last update 09/16/2010

Secrets and Strawberries Written by Nisha. Dot At the Donwell strawberry party, Mr. Knightley overhears Frank and Jane arguing. ~Em~ Last update 09/05/2010

Old and New Attachments Written by Sandy W. Dot Mrs. Smith offers Willoughby a choice. ~S&S~ Last update 08/27/2010

To Compound For Nothing Worse Written by Nikki N. Dot After being informed about Edward's engagement to Lucy, Mrs Ferrars is willing to give her consent to him marrying Elinor instead as "the least evil of the two", but will Elinor accept Edward? ~S&S~ Last update 08/20/2010

Pride and Education Written by Kate P. Dot After the death of Mrs Bennet not long after Lydia's birth, Mr Bennet hired a governess for his daughters and left her a free hand in raising them. With the arrival of a wealthy gentleman from London causing a splash in the social circle of Meryton, the Bennet girls face interesting times. ~P&P~ Last update 08/14/2010


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