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The Fantasia Gallery contains stories that stray from the historical period in which Jane Austen's characters lived or contain irreverent or silly elements.
If you wish to post a story of your own, you can do so on the Derbyshire Writers' Guild message board. Please consult the Contributor Guidelines before you post. This web site is maintained by a volunteer staff of archivists; see who edits which stories. For more information on how this site works, see here. Stories with dots
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Tremors Written by Amy Beth.
Will seizes a moment in his aunt’s kitchen to let Beth know how he feels. ~P&P~ Last update 05/25/2015
Of Interviews and Instagram Written by Mari A.
As the world's eyes are yet again on the Lindo Wing, Elizabeth Bennet is conducting an interview about family and horses, and twitter runs hot. Part 5 in the #lindorabble series. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~Per~ ~Misc~ Last update 05/23/2015
Or, Beards & Barbarians Written by Mari A.
Great news in the hamlet by the long bourn and in the Roman castle: There's a new legate in town! [Latin: Magna novitas in campo Romano et in vico barbarico ad rivulum longum: Legatus novus advenit!] ~P&P~ Last update 05/23/2015
A Curtsy Now and Then Written by Sarah. An Antiques shop in the middle of nowhere throws Cassandra Austen, a devoted Janeite living in the 21st Century, head first into a dream that every Janeite shares. ~P&P~ Last update 01/24/2015
Frederick's American Cafe Written by NN S.
A Casablanca-themed Persuasion. Anne Elliot and family arrive at The American, not realizing Frederick Wentworth is the owner. ~Per~ Last update 01/24/2015
Behind the Capes: Superhero Haberdasher Written by jancat.
A 19th century London tailor shares the design secrets of his superhero customers, The Caped Order. ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~Per~ Last update 12/13/2014
Cut Down to Size Written by Justine.
Darcy's understanding of his place in the world is shaken when he wakes to find he has a case of Extreme Physical Diminution (EPD). ~P&P~ Last update 12/13/2014
A Rose for Elizabeth Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 12/12/2014
Bad Things Come in Threes Written by NN S.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ Last update 12/12/2014
Blessed Pemberley in the October Light Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 12/12/2014
Don't Stand By Me Written by Alicia M., Cindy C., Jen P., Mortie, and Rhonda.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 12/12/2014
For Love of Money (10 Lines of NA Nonsense) Written by Lydia.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ ~P&P~ Last update 12/12/2014
Sets of Ten Written by BethW.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 12/12/2014
Ten Days in Bath Written by Cindy C.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ ~Per~ Last update 12/12/2014
Ten ways for an Austen character to die Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 12/12/2014
The Sins of the Fathers Written by Ulrike.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 12/12/2014
The Ten Clues Written by Katharine T.
A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ Last update 12/12/2014
Elizabeth and Her Destiny Written by melissap.
Elizabeth's mother is given the choice to choose her destiny and her choices determine Elizabeth's fate. Elizabeth, however, learns to take her destiny into her own hands, with a little magical assistance. This is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice as a fairy tale; it is based loosely on the Italian fairy tale Catherine and her Destiny. ~P&P~ Last update 09/20/2014
Of Cobblers & Casablanca Written by Mari A.
Kitty has left the building, and must come to terms with what Ash might be, and Ash has to explain himself. A sequel to Of Eyeliners & Egyptian Cotton. ~P&P~ Last update 09/20/2014
Of Spirits And Fortune Written by Janis.
William is drunk for the first time in his life as he is given the opportunity to ask for a favor that might change his fate. ~P&P~ Last update 09/20/2014
Henry's Night In Written by NN S.
Henry Tilney spends a quiet evening reflecting on his feelings for his secretary, Kitty, and his father's hopes to attach him to an heiress. A companion piece to Northanger Federated. ~NA~ Last update 08/23/2014
Northanger Federated Written by NN S.
Kitty Morland comes to New York City to fulfill her dreams of a glamorous job and life as a plucky heroine. Can she truly have it all, and for how long? When she loses it all, can she win back what matters most? ~NA~ Last update 08/23/2014
Of Eyeliners & Egyptian Cotton Written by Mari A.
Kitty goes on a date with Lord Ashbourne, but the evening takes a turn she could not have foreseen. A sequel to Of Milkshakes & Mythology and Of Babies & Barracudas. ~P&P~ Last update 08/23/2014
Second Chances Written by Sanna.
Medical student Shelagh Mannion and Doctor Patrick Turner meet again in the 1949 London. It is eight years since they first met during the Blitz in 1941. ~Per~ Last update 08/22/2014
Gardiner for America Written by Rosie J.
Seeking a shakeup in Governor Gardiner's troubled Presidential campaign, Will Darcy goes looking for a new spokesperson and finds Elizabeth Bennet. ~P&P~ Last update 07/04/2014
All is not Fair in Love and Baseball Written by Cecilia.
A companion piece to "Love and Persuasion in the Times of Baseball". This story explores a world in which each Austen hero is a professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers. These six men go through their own journeys to love and a World Series Championship together. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 06/22/2014
The Maiden"s Treasure Written by Amy A-NW.
At age 18, Prince Fitzwilliam of Pemberlea disguises himself as a soldier in order to defend his country against Auroran invaders. That same year, a young maiden of 12 named Elizabeth receives a magical treasure: four acorns with the power to reveal truth, give courage, bring love, and make peace. The last one, she is told, must be bestowed on the man of honor who is destined to bring peace to the land. Eight years pass, and the acorns have transformed into brilliant jewels, indicating that their power is at its height. How will Elizabeth find the man of honor? And when she does, will he accept his destiny? ~P&P~ Last update 06/22/2014
Emmas White Christmas Written by Cecilia.
An absurdly fluffy piece in which Dr. George Knightley and his best friend and nurse practitioner, Emma Woodhouse, realize their love for one another with a little help from some Christmas lights and some mistletoe. ~Em~ Last update 03/04/2014
The Dairy Maids Daughters or A Tyrolean Sense and Sensibility Written by Ulrike. After old Farmer Daringers death, his wife and three daughters must find a new home and make a living for themselves. Luckily, a friend of the family can offer them a place as dairy maids. ~S&S~ Last update 03/04/2014
The Octopus and the Lecher Written by BethW.
Elizabeth hates the blind dates she endures after making a deal with her mother. Fortunately for her, there is a man waiting in the wings ready to rescue her, even if she doesn t need his help. ~P&P~ Last update 03/04/2014
Holiday Lights Written by jancat.
When it came to the holidays, William Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet never quite fit into festive family traditions. Then they met each other and figured out how to fit the holidays around themselves. ~P&P~ Last update 01/19/2014
Santa Darling Written by NN S.
Santa, beware! Emma has put a boyfriend at the top of her Christmas list. ~Em~ Last update 12/10/2013
Chicken of the Sea Written by Cindy C.
A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 12/09/2013
Tales of the Cutlass Written by Katharina.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Per~ Last update 12/09/2013
The Five Junos Press Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 12/09/2013
The Pirate Effect Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 12/09/2013
The Pact Written by Cecilia.
Emma Woodhouse and George Knightley have known each other since childhood. When Emma was twenty-eight and George thirty-three, they made a pact that if they were both still single on Emma’s thirtieth birthday they would marry each other. But Emma’s on-again, off-again relationship with Paul Churchill continually complicates things…even after it ends. ~Em~ Last update 11/18/2013
Of Babies and Barracudas Written by Mari A.
All the world's eyes are turned towards the entrance of the Lindo Wing, but all the assembled reporters can do is wait . . . and drink frappucchinos. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 08/24/2013
Of Milkshakes & Mythology Written by Mari A.
A sequel to Of Babies & Barracudas, this story tells us what really happened on the big day. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 08/24/2013
To Love Again Written by Ruthie. After the death of her husband Jonas, Elizabeth Bennet travels to their summer home in England to grieve and to start her life anew. ~P&P~ Last update 08/23/2013
Love and Persuasion in the Times of Baseball Written by Cecilia.
In an excerpt from an obviously fictional November 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated, Detroit Tigers pitcher Eric Wentworth gives baseball fans a window into his happily-ever-after with high school sweetheart, Anne Eliot. ~Per~ Last update 07/13/2013
Nature of the Beast Written by Autumn D.
Darcy has only had a few months to learn to control himself as a werewolf when he accompanies Bingley to Netherfield, where he meets Elizabeth who has strong magic with plants and animals, and Wickham, the werewolf who turned him. ~P&P~ Last update 07/13/2013
Nature of the Beast Excerpts Written by Autumn D. Additions to Nature of the Beast ~P&P~ Last update 06/10/2013
The One Where They All Anticipate Their Vows Written by Mari A.
Does what it says on the tin: ten couples, ten happy endings and not much else. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ Last update 04/20/2013
Of Masks and Men Written by Nerin.
Strange things are happening in Hertfordshire. Thieves, spies, kidnappings, and rumors of a masked man... ~P&P~ Last update 04/17/2013
Intertwined Paths (Crossed Paths II) Written by Nat KC.
In Cheryl K's “Crossing Paths,” Elizabeth Darcy travelled, via the fountain at the centre of Pemberley's garden maze, to another Pemberley. There she helped another Fitzwilliam Darcy reunite with his sister Georgiana (who had been married to George Wickham and had a daughter with him), and encouraged him to meet the Elizabeth Bennet of that world. In “A Clear Path,” Darcy met Elizabeth and won her hand. Now, four months later, crossings resume between the two Pemberleys. ~P&P~ Last update 03/17/2013
Notes Written by CathyElizabethKing. Elizabeth texts the wrong number and ends up with Fitzwilliam Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 02/25/2013
Pride and Seraphina Written by Hannah J. Elizabeth Seraphina is conducting her own undergraduate research at Meryton College, but unfortunately has to share lab space with William Dantem. While trying to keep the true reason for her research project a secret, Elizabeth has to deal with Will's questions about her mysterious golden eyes, and try to keep Carry from breaking up Jane and Charlie. ~P&P~ Last update 02/20/2013
Through The Centuries Written by Lynae. When the four main characters of Pride and Prejudice step through Eleanor Sommer's closet into her 21st century bedroom, and life, they all find that love, friendship, and fun transcends time and culture. ~P&P~ Last update 02/08/2013
Without Encouragement Written by Patriciamp. Ella Darcy never planned on falling in love with Andrew Bennet; in fact, she fought against it. When her declaration of love is met by his confession of loathing, Ella's world is turned upside down. Through heartache, discomfort, and a little laughter these two just might find their way back together. ~P&P~ Last update 02/08/2013
The Train - A Christmas Poem Written by Mari A.
Six Austen characters are stuck on a train the night before Christmas. ~NA~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ Last update 01/01/2013
Darcy-san and the Sensei Written by Renee B.
In the year since Bingley's wedding, Will Darcy has buried himself in work and a steady stream of dates in a vain attempt to forget Elise Bennet. But when he accepts Lt Col Rich and Anne Fitzwilliam's invitation for an impromptu visit, he just might find the secret to starting over awaits him in northern Japan. ~P&P~ Last update 11/30/2012
From Hades Written by Ulrike.
A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ Last update 11/02/2012
How to Kill Your Darlings Written by Katharine T.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2012
More Bright Than Unswept Stone Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~S&S~ Last update 11/02/2012
Murder Most Mansfield Written by Cindy C.
A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 11/02/2012
Northanger Noir Written by Lydia.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ Last update 11/02/2012
One Night in London Written by BethW.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2012
One Shot Written by Katharina.
A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 11/02/2012
Teamwork Written by Lise.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ ~P&P~ ~Per~ Last update 11/02/2012
The Apple of Her Eye Written by jancat.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2012
The Maltese Wardrobe Always Sleeps Big Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2012
The Written Bullet Written by Jimmy.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/02/2012
Out of Tune Written by Ulrike. Mrs Bennet has conducted the Meryton Singers for years, and her daughters are, of course, members of the choir. But in order to take part in a choral festival in Sweden, they need more singers, male singers in particular. ~P&P~ Last update 10/23/2012
The Setting Or the Rising Of A Sun Written by CathyElizabethKing.
Elizabeth and Darcy barely know each other, however when their lost bodies seek refuge in each other they develop a connection deeper than either intended. ~P&P~ Last update 10/23/2012
True Love's Game Written by Rose H. Lizzie Bennet has always been resigned to be second-best to her sister Jane, but overhearing Liam Darcy's insult at a party seems brings it all out into the forefront. When she stumbles across a potion in a little shop that promises a chance at true love, she's too hopeful to pass it up. No matter what can of worms it may open. ~P&P~ Last update 09/03/2012
Step Right Up! Written by Justine.
Lydia and George meet for the first time at a little circus in Dust Bowl-era Kansas. ~P&P~ Last update 08/11/2012
Flowers Written by Justine.
William Darcy discovers he's in strange new territory when he finds himself in charge of planning his wedding to Lizzy Bennet, and he becomes just a little bit fixated on getting the flowers exactly right. ~P&P~ Last update 07/26/2012
Emma's Eyes Written by Nina H.
George Knightley freezes up and his mind blanks on the color of his girlfriend, Emma's, eyes. To get back in her good graces he must remember on his own, without outside aid. Herein lays the tale of how he jogs his memory. ~Em~ Last update 07/08/2012
Orange you glad? Written by SharonLee.
Lizzie discovers she can have a good time at Netherfield (and orange isn't such a bad color after all). ~P&P~ Last update 07/08/2012
All About Anne Written by Maria F.
Anne de Bourgh takes charge, finds love, deals with family, gets amnesia, gets a life. ~P&P~ Last update 03/23/2012
All I Want for Christmas Written by Cecilia.
It's been four years since Anne Eliot and Erik Wentworth ended their engagement. Now, they're both back on faculty at Kellynch College, and they find themselves dateless at a wedding on Christmas Eve. Will they get all they want for Christmas? ~Per~ Last update 02/23/2012
Of Libraries and Discipline Written by Chia-en.
When a sprite is caught magicking books away from the grand library of Pemberley, how is Elizabeth Darcy to deal with the little one? ~P&P~ Last update 02/23/2012
Shot Down Written by Suzanne O.
Elizabeth picks off some unwanted suitors. Second in the Lizzy Get Your Gun series, after Hit Me With Your Best Shot. ~P&P~ Last update 02/23/2012
Who can be in doubt of what followed? Written by Nicki.
Frederick Wentworth doesn't like the ending to the 2007 adaptation of Persuasion, and decides to take matters into his own hands. ~Per~ Last update 02/10/2012
Between the Night And The Morrow Written by Sarah Hoyt. Living in different worlds, with different natures and values, Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam have more than pride and prejudice to overcome. Will he purchase love at the cost of his magic? ~P&P~ Last update 01/16/2012
Hit Me With Your Best Shot Written by Suzanne O.
Pride and Prejudice meets Annie Get Your Gun, meets the occasional cheesy '80s song lyric. ~P&P~ Last update 01/16/2012
Home For Christmas Written by Bernadette E.
A Beautiful Friendship Short, focusing on Will and Elizabeth. ~P&P~ Last update 01/16/2012
Drawing Conclusions Written by Monique O.
Elizabeth spends winter break in Boston and discovers Darcy's hidden talent and his perceptions of her. ~P&P~ Last update 01/05/2012
Midsummer's Daydream Written by Stephie.
Four couples get their romantic troubles sorted out with assistance. ~P&P~ ~Misc~ Last update 11/29/2011
Sense and Sensibility in the Final Age of Mankind Written by Cecilia.
It is the twenty-fourth century and mankind has survived the Fourth World War. The survivors have been united into one global empire on Earth 3.0, the newest generation of the planet. In this new empire, where who you know matters more than what you know, Elinor Dashwood, a quiet science teacher, meets Edward Moncrieff-Ferrars, the reserved son of Culture Minister Moncrieff. Social and political, as well as emotional, tensions ensue. ~S&S~ Last update 11/29/2011
Sometimes Mother Really Does Know Best Written by Amy A.
Mrs Bennet arranges for Billy Collins, Lizzy's unwanted admirer, to help out at her 2nd eldest's book store. Perhaps her suggestion wasn't so bad after all... ~P&P~ Last update 11/29/2011
Consequences of Inadvisable Plans Written by Katharina.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/04/2011
Revolution Written by Cindy C.
A Halloween Challenge. ~Em~ Last update 11/04/2011
The Lizzy Games Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/04/2011
The Pastor of Dismemberly Written by Marks and Teg.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/04/2011
The PemberBots Written by Katharine T.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/04/2011
The Ring Written by Shemmelle.
A Halloween Challenge. ~MP~ Last update 11/04/2011
The Secret Love Child Written by Mari A.
A Halloween Challenge. ~P&P~ Last update 11/04/2011
There's No-One More Dignified than a Corpse Written by Lydia.
A Halloween Challenge. ~NA~ ~S&S~ ~P&P~ ~Em~ ~MP~ ~Per~ ~Juv~ ~Misc~ Last update 11/04/2011
Much Ado About Sandcastles Written by Mari A.
A seaside holiday gives a group of avid matchmakers and Shakespeare aficionados something new to do - with only everybody's best interests at heart, of course. ~P&P~ ~Em~ Last update 10/18/2011
Can't Keep My Eyes From The Circling Sky Written by Kalee.
A follow-up story to Just an Earth-Bound Misfit, I. Frederick and Anne are going about their lives, trying to cope with the key conundrum most Gen X-ers face: how to balance a growing load of adult responsibilities with the need to have fun and feel youthful. But when a series of family and professional choices they make bring them into each others' paths again, they need to contend with each other as well. ~Per~ Last update 10/16/2011
Disneyland, It Isn't Written by ISara. Elizabeth visits her married sister who lives in the UK. Arriving from the United States just prior to Jane and Charles Bingley's return from vacation, she plans a little adventure on her own as a day tourist and visits a National Trust heritage site. She gets more than she bargains for. ~P&P~ Last update 09/30/2011
Beer & Prejudice, An Oktoberfest Tale Written by Mari A.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but the same can't be said for Munich, as Darcy will soon find out. ~P&P~ Last update 09/22/2011
James? Written by John. A sequel to "They Shall Not Pass". Annette Fouchiard has complete control of her life. But into this life comes two factors she does not control. The first is a war. The second is her new employer, Darcy. ~P&P~ Last update 09/04/2011
Thank You Written by Anita.
Thoughts from a much-ignored character. ~Em~ Last update 08/16/2011
R5 – A Modern Philly Take on Pride and Prejudice Written by Debra Anne.
Fitzwilliam Darcy III and computer geek Elizabeth Bennet meet on a commuter train in Philadelphia. ~P&P~ Last update 07/21/2011
Just an Earth-Bound Misfit, I Written by Kalee.
Throughout their four years at MIT, Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth were the best of friends, bound by their shared passion for aviation and their common struggle against family and societal expectations to pursue it. This is a ride through pre-Persuasion, Pink Floyd and the post 9-11 economic fallout. We're riding with Anne most of the time, so G- forces are not really included, not the physical ones anyway. ~Per~ Last update 07/17/2011
15 Shots Written by Kalee.
In the excitement of post-finals partying, Louisa downs 15 shots of vodka and collapses from alcohol poisoning. While reacting to the situation, Anne and Frederick ponder their relationship and history anew, and come to fresh realizations about each other in the course of one night. ~Per~ Last update 06/26/2011
Persuaded by Love Written by Jan. A sequel to “Project Pride & Prejudice,” this story explores the first year of Elizabeth Jane Stephens and Fitzwilliam Darcy’s marriage, as well as the lives of their friends and families. In particular, Richard Stephens is persuaded to love again as he encounters a woman from his past, someone he has never forgotten or what separated them. ~P&P~ Last update 06/26/2011
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