modern/au They were told 'where' and 'when' to meet but very little about the 'who'. Anna Smith only knows that his name is John. John Bates knows even less than that. For the batesessecretservice Banna Secret Santa exchange on tumblr and with best wishes for JamesLuver/thank-god-and-you. And a big THANK YOU to annambates for the cover art!

Tom & Sybil discussing names for their first child.

Tom/Sybil oneshot set the evening after Sir Anthony jilted Edith at the alter (S03 E03).

Sybil Levinson is an heiress who would much rather devote all her time and energy to the suffrage movement than find a husband. She needs a good man to help keep the fortune hunters at bay. Basically, she needs a butler! Enter Tom Branson...

Random unconnected scenes of the domestic life of Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes. Primarily cannon.

There was only one woman in his eyes that really mattered.

Set after Thomas tries to kill himself, his thoughts on dying and Jimmy being there to help him when he comes back (sorry rubbish summary) Warnings: some mentions of death and suicide Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters mentioned in this story

Because sometimes you have to go back to the place where it all started from, untill you realise that no path leads back to the past. Season 5 AU.

Faced with the death of her sister, Elsie contemplates on her life, of how she always challenged fate.

A single shot tale about the retired life of Charles and Elsie. About how they get into disagreements and of course get back in agreement as always. And of course the famous Scottish temper!

Tom is back from Boston. Mary is getting to know Henry Talbot better. What will happen between the two characters ?

A Secret Santa gift for Scarletcourt ! The request was for a story with characters from her continuation series "The Bransons in London" and "Listening to the wireless". Its turned out to be a bit of a monster, so I am afraid I am breaking the rules and it won't be a one shot - but I hope you enjoy it ! Its set at Christmas, 1940.

Tom est revenu de Boston. Mary fait plus ample connaissance avec Henry Talbot. Les routes sentimentales des deux personnages vont-elles se croiser ?

Cora's father lost the family's fortune shortly before Robert wanted to propose. When ending their courtship Robert gives Cora the advice to become independent and find work that would make her happy. Of course, Cora and Robert meet again a few years later.

A simple moment in the life of Charles and Elsie after retirement. Regrets are washed off by the devotion and love they hold for each other.

A/B. 1926. The Bates' marriage has weathered every storm thrown their way. So much has changed, but there's only one thing Anna wants to stay the same.

Modern AU: Anna Smith always loves the first snowfall of the year, as it signals the beginning of her favourite season…but this year perhaps it will signal the beginning of so much more. Written for the batesessecretservice Secret Santa Exchange on Tumblr for yourenotevenirish - hope you enjoy your gift!

A glimpse into Charles' final day as butler of Downton Abbey before he retires. As he packs his belongings and shares a last cup of tea with Elsie in his pantry, an afternoon of reminiscing takes place.

Robert Crawley didn't know how to be in love, but a beautiful young American teaches him how to. (Modern AU) Different worlds, different lives, but somehow, they collide.

Charles Carson has always been the director of voice studies at Downton Academy. Not only that, he's always had a clear system for vocal studies at the private school. Precision and propriety, those two words have been his mantra since day one. This is his world and he always has complete control - that is, until his bosses bluntly inform that times are changing and so must he.

Ireland forever! My collection of AU ficlets from the Bransons' life in Ireland - their marriage, their children, their work, and their experiences of life during the turbulent years of the 1920s and beyond, plus some little milestones from their lives at Downton Abbey. New story - Sybil tricks Tom into taking her to the counting of the votes at Ripon...

I've never really seen a fic where Thomas has PTSD from the war so this is it! It's only a Drabble but it's something I'm considering writing a longer fic about. A few things differ from canon, timeline wise, but nothing major

Every actor hopes for that one role to come along that changes their life for the better. Has John Bates found his?

S/T Secret Santa 2018 giftfic for mimijag. Show Era-Tom and Sybil meeting in the kitchen at Downton (and sexytimes ensue!). Up to the author on the "why" they're meeting in the kitchen, as well as whether it takes place before or after they're married.

It's December 1920 and there's a new mistress at Loxley House: Edith Crawley, now Edith Strallan, is trying to adjust to married life and to her new home - but will she live up to the memory of the late Lady Strallan? To make things harder (or maybe easier?), Christmas is just around the corner, with everything that comes with it. Inspired by Tarlea's Andith Christmas prompt.