As Thornton battles bitterly with Margaret's rejection, and she in turn struggles to come to terms with her true feelings for the northern mill owner, an ailing Mrs Hale decides to intervene. Will her final gift to her daughter be enough to save this classic couple?

Stand-alone stories with slightly different takes on the dinner party scene. "Complete" for now, but I may update with the other variations that I have in mind.

The day of the dinner party Edith attributes Margaret's redness and whiteness to the heat but the actual cause of both color changes is a certain someone. This combines text (in italics) from Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book and Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.

Dixon has always considered Mr. Thornton a pest. So she decides to get rid of him just as she would any other vermin that enters the house. This combines text (in italics) from Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book and Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.

Explorando qué puede haber pasado luego de que Margaret le dijera a John: Tengo una mejor opinión de usted, que usted de mí, en este momento, creo. Que hizo que el Señor Hale finalmente le preguntara a Margaret si cree que John tiene sentimientos por ella - (Versión en español de The two absent-minded men. Basado en un 'prompt' de Eliza en twitter)

A little drabble exploring what could have happened right after Margaret tells John 'I have a better opinion of you than you do of me at the moment, I feel', that made Mr. Hale finally ask Margaret what was going on with his student. -Based on a prompt by Eliza- -Thanx to Chiara on twitter for coming up with the title-

What would happen if Margaret had kissed John before New Year's Eve? A series of one shots exploring all the places in "The Rhythm of Life" where Margaret could have cut to the chase and kissed John much sooner.

Bit of a crossover with LOTR. John on the last day of work at Marlborough Mills, speaking with Higgins. I guess I have to credit J. R. R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Sandy Welch for my inspiration here.

Margaret takes Bessy's simple cup as a memento of her beloved friend. Whatever happens to it? The first chapter is pretty much strictly from Gaskell's book as background. Chs 2 - 6 are a mix of my words and Gaskell's (in italics). Subsequent chapters are entirely original material. This is not a contiguous story, just one-shots with Bessy's cup. Reviews and comments are welcome.

And now for something completely different: A fantasy AU loosely based on Gaskell's N&S! ... Imagine a world without names... Imagine a wide flatland... The Plain; inhabited by five tribes with an uneasy truce between them—until, one day, a young Guardian is sent on a secret mission among the rough highland Miners, where she finds out that all is not as it seems.

When John Thornton attends a ball, he is devastated that he is not the one dancing with Margaret, the woman he loves. However, as he watches grumpily from the wings, his sister comes to join him, and spending a little time together, the siblings have a chance to talk, allowing them to share a sweeter moment than they have in years, bringing them closer.

Based on the 2004 TV miniseries: Something unexpected happens at that final short stop at a Midlands train station, sending Margaret back to London while Mr Thornton returns to Milton, alone. Will our favourite couple still find a way to come together in the end?

Margaret Hale is devastated to learn that she is to marry John Thornton after her parents discover the truth about the riot. In a final bid to persuade her father of the folly of this match, she goes to him, only to stumble upon a conversation which leaves her feeling hurt and humiliated. Overcome by hopelessness, she takes out her anger on the man she must soon call, husband.

After their chance reunion at the train station, John and Margaret return to Milton. Margaret uses her new wealth to search for a purpose, John struggles to come to terms with his past failings - and they must learn to live with each other. (M version is up on Archive of Our Own) Contains some instances of strong language. Complete

Nine years after coming home to Milton together, at the beginning of the Lancashire Cotton Famine and the American Civil War, Margaret and John Thornton's marriage is being put to the test by events that affect both their immediate family and the mill.

As he attends the funeral of Mrs Hale, John Thornton cannot help but wish he could offer the comfort and support of a husband to the woman he loves, but alas, she has said no. Desperate to see her, and with a longing to care for her, John swallows his hurt and humiliation and decides to offer Margaret his help, his hand, and his heart.

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven" - George Bernard Shaw Set in the world of my completed story A Strange Situation, these are basically plotless fluffy happy family oneshots that I need to write to cheer myself up during these difficult times. Prompts and requests absolutely welcome!

Within hours of coming home with John Thornton, Margaret is having second thoughts about her rash decision and declares that she needs to return to London immediately. This story has our favourite couple stumble right into a veritable mystery—with a crossover twist.

Days after returning to Milton with his beloved Margaret, John restlessly awaits his fiancée joining him in his study, but when she is nowhere to be seen, the master grows increasingly anxious, wondering where she could be. When she arrives, he hopes that all will be well, but no, Margaret has something to tell him which John does not like...not one bit.

This modern day one shot is nothing more than some silly nonsense which explores the relationship that fanfic writers and readers have with the beloved characters of whom we love...preferably within the realms of reasonable sanity.

A surprise decision may give Margaret the family she desperately wants in the wake of her parents passing. However, there are still many obstacles to overcome before she can find peace.

No one ever knew why Mr. Lennox did not keep to his appointment on the following day. So here is a one shot of what might have happened... This combines text (in italics) from Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book and Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.

While Margaret finds herself busy tidying up after her children, she is startled by the sound of her husband shouting crossly. Rushing to investigate, the wife and mother is sad to find that her cheeky cherubs are playing up again, but her fears soon subside when she realises that John has it all in hand.

When John Thornton struggles to concentrate at work, his already fleeting focus is filched by the sight of his workers scurrying past his mill office window as if to avoid something. Inspecting the disruption, the master soon cottons on to the source of the commotion, and after swiftly returning home, John is determined to play the part of a supportive husband and devoted father.

What if Margaret Hale did look back. This combines text (in italics) from Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book and Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script (neither of which do I own). This is my first attempt at a fanfic so reviews and comments are welcome.