Modern AU. Tom Branson is a PhD student and an unlikely newcomer to sex; coed Sybil Crawley has been around the block a few times and enjoyed it very much, thank you. Sparks fly when the two meet while studying overseas... but will they catch fire or fizzle out?

John and Anna's children ask them to tell them a bedtime story. [Written without S6 spoilers in mind]

An important conversation between Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes. Prompted by that beautiful moment in the Series 6 trailer.

Ficlet! A small collection about Sybbie and how she meets her beau. It holds to the info from canon - Tom and his cousin have a successful business and now he wants to expand into aeroplanes. And that means investors and partners and new forced friends...

Despite the disastrous dinner with Lord Merton's sons, Isobel reconfirms her decision to marry him. However, during a dinner at Downton Abbey, Lady Violet is determined to prove that she actually has another Richard in mind. [After Season 5 CS. Implied Richobel]

She looked to her husband and sighed. He did not ask her to dance. Mr. Carson just stood there looking grumpy and she could imagine why he had not asked her to dance. He would say it's improper. Improper? God, they were married. A simple dance could not be improper. She finished her wine and made a decision: she would ask him!

Attempting to Avoid Season 6 spoilers! Missing Scene Season 3 Episode 3: Mr. Carson attempts to cheer up Mrs. Hughes.

A collection of rare pairs and crack ships. Angst, fluff and everything in between. Anything is possible. Chap 3: Harold/Rosamund

A fluffy nighttime scene about Charles and Elsie and the words they don't have to say.

He would leave Anna again. She would not stay in prison and he would not be hung, and this was the only way. But not before planning it carefully. (Set during S5 CS)

A collection of Downton Abbey prompt responses, mostly Chelsie. There will be some spoilers for the latest series/special. Rating will only apply to some responses.

"A Real Education" universe. Sybil Crawley doesn't know it yet, but her world is about to be rocked by a virgin who CAN drive.

Baxley Academics AU. Joe Molesley cannot believe his luck when renown academic Phyllis Baxter gives him a place on her faculty staff, let alone when she seems to be so interested in him.

Downton Abbey is in mourning after the untimely demise of Matthew Crawley, when suddenly a nightly visitor changes everything. Set two weeks after Season 3 finale and very AU-ish from there.

The papers by week's end would read cheery and boastful of the happy announcement. That Sir Anthony Strallan had found his Guide in one Lady Edith of Downton Abbey. The first Sentinel and Guide pair in the county for over five generations. Detailing how they'd been bonded and happily married in a quiet, tasteful arrangement after meeting unexpectedly during a dinner party.

s6 pre-episode 1 SPOILERLERRT! (Babel: a : a confusion of sounds or voices. b : a scene of noise or confusion) (It's a different take on the forehead kiss.)

What if the Downton fire never happened in Lady Edith's room? What the blaze occured downstairs, in the living room of our beloved Elsie Hughes? Chelsie one-shot :D

Too many questions, no answers. Alternative season 3. (Rated T, Carson/Hughes)

Planning a wedding is difficult, especially for two people who are used to things going their way. Small spoilers for season 6.

I've been rewatching Season 1 of "Downton Abbey" and was already feeling all the feelings during episode 1. Here is a not truly "drabble" inspired by 'that scene,' and shamelessly a little bit inspired by another otp…can you guess who? ;)

Based on the Bates/Anna hug scene from the Series 6 trailer.

Beginning of Season Six. Anna has a surprise for us all, Robert is in mourning and there's a surprise guest at the door!

Andy can't read or write. Thomas teaches him. Andy teaches Thomas something back. Or, alternatively: they get together amidst wonky pencil letters and a bucket load of angst because Thomas is an oblivious idiot (but he's forgiven.)

When Lady Anstruther goes to France, Jimmy is left friendless to navigate a new workplace full of confusing people who like to stare at him. Or, Downton through the eyes of an autistic Jimmy. / Very much Jimmy-focused, features pretty much everyone else to varying degrees (Thomas, Ivy and Alfred have the largest secondary roles). Cross-posted from ao3.

a letter shakes Elsie's walls, making her think of how her life with Charles really is.