Luncheon was dragging on for longer than Cora had expected, so she decided to take a brief walk around the Downton Garden for some time alone. She goes a little too far and ends up having the adventure of her life.

After overhearing an unkind comment from one of her maids Elsie ponders the different versions of himself that Charles Carson shows the world.

Sybil and Tom Branson's daughter is born in 2008 with a birth defect called Spina Bifida. This is her story, from the day her mother gets diagnosed to the day the girl herself gives birth for the first time. "Spina Bifida was just God's way of giving you natural swagger." -Unknown

It's New Year's Eve of 1926-Charles and Elsie are spending a quiet evening together in their cottage, trying to sum up the passing year 1926, which was really difficult... It's a reflection of how we all have managed to survive 2020 and that was quite a challenge to all of us...

Alfred gets things rolling.

An AU were Mary and Matthew marry before the war in season one story will follow there Relationship through the war and after. It’s picks up the evening of the dinner with sir Anthony Strallan, They marry quickly, First chapter if very fluffy promise there be far more drama, feedback welcome.

Because during the brief time she had been home, she apparently reconnected with Joe Burns. And today, a letter from her arrived, saying that Mr. Burns had, yet again, proposed marriage. Only this time, her answer had been yes.

In early spring 1928, Emily Atkinson is contacted by her distant male cousin, the one who inherited her family's estate when her parents passed on. Now with her brother alive and well, the situation of inheritance has become more complicated. However, what seems like an innocent trip for the household becomes a fight for survival and a push to uncover family secrets.

Just some Christmassy family fluff with the Bates.

Mr Carson is devastated after Charlie Grigg's visit in the Abbey, when the family learns the truth about his stage past. He starts to question his position in the house and feels really humiliated. There is only one person who can make him feel better...My own interpretation of the whole "Do you find me very ridiculous Mrs Hughes?" scene. One-shot.

Thomas attend avec impatience l'arrivée de Richard pour leurs deux semaines ensembles, les Fêtes fin d'année vont être exceptionnelles !

In a Christmas season, circa 1926-ish, the various inhabitants of Downton Abbey reflect on their favourite Christmas carols, offering glimpses into their past lives, their hopes, and their character. All the major figures are in on this. Character and plot omissions from canon have been made to accommodate the demands of this particular framework. In three parts.

Modern AU. John had never thought he'd see a year like this one. Cover image by annambates.

...a.k.a. 12 Days of the Bateses. 12 days, 12 ficlets, all Christmas themed. Both set within canon / post-canon.

I hope you enjoy this little Christmas treat from yours truly 3 x Cora and Robert’s first Christmas as a married couple, set in Yorkshire 1889.

Modern AU. A Secret Santa fic for Pearlydewdrop. Merry Christmas! Sybil and Tom break up shortly before Christmas. But in the run up to Christmas they begin to realise exactly what they've thrown away in their relationship. Do they manage to work it out and get back together in time for Christmas?

The year is 2004. The Titanic has sunk for quite some time, the World Wars have long since ended. Now there is only a passionate storyteller, a quiet listener, and a courageous dragon named Becky. [Modern Holiday Chelsie Adventure AU!]

Daisy has a plan in mind to use some holiday spirit to bring cheer downstairs and to one couple in particular.

Sybbie Branson knows that if anyone can answer her questions about Christmas, it's Charles Carson. But, is he ready to answer the hardest question of them all at Christmas? Can he restore the magic of Christmas in the heart of the little girl and make her BELIEVE once more? CarsonxHughes pairing

The Boer War ended one week ago and the young American Viscountess is awaiting the return of her husband

December 1890. Robert and Cora find themselves snowed in at Downton Abbey, alone with the staff. Robert decides to make the best of things and do something special for his dear wife in honor of the holiday.

Thomas is woken by a nightmare, and statement from his past comes back to bother him. Richard helps him forgive himself.

Mary is the cold, uptight first daughter of the Earl of Grantham. Pushed out of her inheritance by the unfair laws of the land, she is forced to watch from the sidelines as middle-class newcomer Matthew arrives to accept his title. What starts out as a smoldering hatred turns into a passionate lust for Mary and Matthew, but not without a few obstacles along the way.

Anna and Bates. Post Canon, Christmas fluff/humor short one-shot.

"There was still a part of Matthew that couldn't comprehend what had happened. He had been so certain they were meant to be in one another's lives, as if fate had intervened and allowed him the opportunity to stumble into Downton Abbey and into her world..." An exploration of Matthew's thoughts throughout the series.