Canon/AU: Edith Crawley has been away at boarding school for most of her childhood and when she returns a few weeks prior to her first London Season, she is surprised to meet her father's best friend, Anthony Strallan. They struggle to come to terms with their feelings as Edith is introduced to young suitors. Can their love overcome the many obstacles it faces? Will it be too late?

"Carol knew that the man sitting across from her on a park bench would not be happy if he knew that he was the subject of her drawing of the day. The man was interesting, though, with his sleeveless hunter green shirt and ripped jeans. He didn't look like he belonged in the city of New York. He looked like he belonged in a wilderness somewhere." Strictly Caryl. No ZA.

**NOW COMPLETE!** Every year, the Grantham Foundation has a charity auction, and this year, the Crawley sisters are putting themselves on the auction block! For one night, they will a lucky gentleman's dinner date. So who will win that dream date? Modern AU for STEAMM Day! (Sybil/Tom, Edith/Anthony, Mary/Matthew)

Modern AU, Edith Crawley works in a London publishing house, her life consists of friends, work, and dodging her meddlesome parents. After an unfortunate set up with Anthony Strallan at the Downton Christmas Buffet, she decides to keep a diary, chronicling the new year.

Edith Crawley works for a small, independent publisher. Anthony Strallan is her boss. When Edith asks him for a rather delicate favor, he says yes, neither party really knowing the full implications of their choice.

What if Sansa had accepted the Hounds offer to escape? She leaves the South and starts a new life in Braavos with her faithful sworn shield. SanSan. Book spoilers

First SanSan story starting with the Blackwater and ensuing sexy times. Rather possessive Hound and naive, but loving Sansa.