Violet needs to take a trip to London, and asks Edith to accompany her. A whole month in London, away from her sisters, at Grantham House, with her beloved Grandmother and all the delights of the city to entertain her. Edith can't think of anything better, until she hears that Patrick might be in town too... (OC Patrick Crawley and James Crawley)

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?

A small character piece about Mary, and her relationship with her grandmother. Basically, I wanted to explore what would have happened if it had been Mary, not Mrs Hughes, who found out about Ethel's relationship with Major Bryant. Rated T, just to be safe.

Anna is suffering on one of her bad days since returning to her cottage after her attack, and there is only one man that can persuade her to keep going; to keep fighting. What happens when John finds his wife crumbling on their bedroom floor? Well, you'll have to read to find out. One Shot - Please review! Disclaimer: I own nothing.

When her husband is accepted as one of the seven men chosen to be part of NASA's first space program, Project Mercury, Mary Crawley must let him back into her life and the lives of their children. Feeling the sting of rejection as a pilot, Mary is forced to come to terms with her husband's rising career while dealing with her own place in the spotlight as an astronaut's wife.

Matthew Crawley, new Earl of Grantham, leads a lonely and bitter life at Downton Abbey. Lady Mary Crawley is married to Sir Richard Carlisle and miserable, with no way out. They both have accepted that they will never be together, but one night of risking something may change everything. A Mary and Matthew Series 2 AU where nothing is as it seems.

What happens when the Crawley sisters fall in love with a lawyer, an agent, and a chauffeur? Will true love conquer all, or will the clash of the classes bring them down? First fic! Please R&R. Constructive criticism appreciated. :-) Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Distance & Closeness: Cobert writings, etc :).

During a weekend in London, Mary begins to wonder if she made the right choice. Season 6 compliant.

Anna and John enjoy their last half-day before the arrival of their first child.

Marigold moves to Brancaster and some of the servants think that it is a scandal.

Bedtime is often the most eventful time of day in the Bates household. Post S6.

It didn't start with a kiss - but come to think of it, it didn't end with one either. A tale of a sometimes complicated, largely innate, frequently difficult, yet intrinsically indestructible friendship. Modern AU.

Bertie Pelham has always had a soft spot for misfits, right from the beginning...

John Bates is looking for a quiet, backwoods kind of job in Kiandra. He wants nothing more than to live alone, tend to his life, and do his job. He does not expect bushrangers, gold miners, anti-immigrant riots, angry locals, or the loveliest woman he ever saw to enter his life. But when he left Ireland for the colonies of Australia he forgot, it's a big country and he's only one m

Inspired by the song "Bus Stop" by the Hollies.

When Edith Crawley takes a much-needed seaside holiday at Gull Cottage, she meets an unexpected stranger who will change her destiny-and her heart-forever.

After the incident in 3x07 and some of the aftermath in 3x08, Thomas is left alone, desperate and terrified for his future. Elsie Hughes takes matters into her own hands. Mr Carson learns something.

The first summer after Charles & Elsie wed and Carson heads to London with the family. They exchange letters during their time apart.

Anna's work brings her to the Lonestar State. Will she find more then just southern hospitality?

A life shattered does not have to be broken forever. It is simply different when the pieces are put back together; a mosaic that doesn't have to be less beautiful just because it has imperfections. Cover image by annambates.

Series 6 is over and we end with a kiss between Charles Carson and Elsie Carson, hoping for the best as they ring in the New Year. This is how I imagine the episode would have continued or carried on if there was a series 7. This is a response to @Chelsiefan71's tumblr Challenge to help us cope with the Series being over and not having a Series 7 to look forward to.

Sir Anthony Strallan has long been groomed to take the place of Britain's greatest protector, Mycroft Holmes. He is also Edith Crawley's only hope for true love. But will the Great War destroy everyone's hopes? A love story and a mystery amongst great tragedy. Later Chapters may change to M.

Mediaeval AU. New chapter - In the aftermath of the Battle of Bannockburn, can Queen Sybil find a way to be with Tom at last?

Charles falls ill, and Elsie worries. Angst, but not too terrible. Inspired by Sarah McLachlan's "Hold On." One-shot. Complete.