A modern re-telling of our favourite Austen novel. Elizabeth doesn't take kindly to being merely 'tolerable', Caroline doesn't take kindly to having someone move into her turf, and Darcy doesn't take kindly to losing control of his life. Or, the one where Jane is a ballerina, Wickham is a reporter, and Elizabeth and Darcy go swimming (eventually).

Darcy's POV: a story of hope, acceptance, romance & finding one's place while having autism. Learn how autism alters Darcy's childhood & his relationships with Georgiana, Elizabeth, Wickham, Bingley & the Colonel (Edwin); how autism manifests in Anne & how Lady C copes; & backstory of Darcy's parents & the Earl. WARNING! TAKING DOWN FULL STORY SEPT 30 to post revised Part I.

After an unfortunate carriage accident, Elizabeth Bennet becomes separated from her family. She eventually finds herself working as a servant in Derbyshire. While working as a chambermaid, Elizabeth is able to help Fitzwilliam Darcy, who has suffered a severe trauma. Note: this story contains references to sexual assault.

A kiss in the heat of the moment changes the course set out for the couple as Elizabeth and Darcy are forced make an effort to be more open with each other. What will happen as they try to get to know each other properly?

Elizabeth discovered she had a certain sensitivity even though it came from grief. A chance meeting leads her to meet Mr. Darcy, and they fall in love. But circumstances force them apart, drastic circumstances. Theirs is a love stronger than death. Excerpt only, pulled for publication.

"She attracted him more than he liked... and, he resolved to be particularly careful that no sign of admiration should now escape him..." -Jane Austen

**ON HIATUS** "Do you disapprove of personal wealth, Ms. Bennet?" "I only disapprove of personal wealth when I'm not at the Netherfield, drinking good champagne. In those cases, I fully approve." Another modern retelling. Can you stand it?