It's Sybil wedding day and she has an unexpected visitor. Set after 2x07. AU. Thank you to skinycat77 for the beta. Let me know what you think. xx

Tom makes a decision about leaving Downton with Sybbie.

It's 1939. Helena is the adoptive daughter of Mr and Mrs Bates. They work for Mary and Charles Blake. The household in London will be shaken up a bit. On the evening of World War II there is some love, angst and family.

"You can always hold my hand if you need to feel steady." All together now... one, two, three, d'awwwww. (An interlude between S4 and S5.)

Slight S5 spoilers. It's not always easy having the head that wears the crown, but Charles Carson, butler of Downton Abbey, finds a way to bear the burdens with greater ease. In so doing, he and Mrs. Hughes explore the possibility of existing not as a butler and housekeeper, but as individuals in their own right.

A year after Charlie leaves with the Bryants, Ethel writes a letter to her son in hopes that he might one day know the story of his parents and the extent of his mother's love.

The preview for S5E7 had a glimpse of the fake-out make-out trope between Mary & Charles (bless!). Waiting for the actual episode was too hard when all these possibilities were swirling around in my head. Just how did Mary react to that sudden, "Kiss me! Now!"

Elsie loses part of her heart but finds something to help fill the void.

All the stories, all the creatures that had been appearing in folk tales for centuries, were real. Strange things, stranger than they could have ever imagined, did happen in the woods surrounding Downton Abbey.

who is Charles Blake? it is only now that Mary realises she knows nothing about the charming suitor...

S5 Spoilers! Picks up where S5E6 leaves off. Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes discuss their business arrangement.

A one-shot about Cora, Robert, and Tom on the day after Sybil's death. This is my first fic ever,so reviews are appreciated :)

"Prayers of thanks belonged at suppertime, prayers for help and more thanks belonged at her bedside before she went to sleep, and prayers for help, thanks, and forgiveness belonged to Sundays in the stone chapel down in the village."

Set in S4 within Ep4 and Ep5. After her attack, Anna is struggling with the immense love for her husband and her total fear of losing him in more ways than one should he ever find out. With her mind in a fragile state she seeks comfort from the past to help her through, but will it be enough to give her the strength she needs to break the heart of her beloved husband?

Beryl Patmore plans a birthday surprise for the Housekeeper but surprisingly not everyone is eager to help. Misunderstandings ensue. No season 5 spoilers.

After a dinner where Robert makes it clear that Sarah Bunting is no longer welcome at Downton, she is the one to break with Tom.

Two ancient races of supernatural creatures that have been warring each other for centuries. But despite the fact that they are sworn "blood enemies", the Lady and the Chauffeur are determined to make their own rules. 2-part one-shot written for Halloween.

A little ramble about Cora and Bricker's relationship and what happens when Robert finds out about Bricker's feelings . ( SET IN SERIES 5 . )

After being challenged by Cora , Robert brave himself to face her. 05x6 spoilers! This is my first attempt and English is not my first language. Sorry in advance but I hope it worth your while. cheers! It has been editted by Kat-in-the-Streets. Thank you so much!

Modern Halloween AU - Thomas loved Halloween; the decorations, the costumes, the changing fall colors. It had been a while since he had dressed up and actually gone trick or treating, let alone going to any sort of halloween party. He never really did a costume anymore, but Thomas still loved Halloween. This Halloween, he meets a Trick or Treater that gives him one hell of a treat.

Different universes, same love.

... often go awry. Angst warning.

Walking like a man already condemned to the gallows, Bates felt his emotions shift from anguish into a dull rage. He hated himself. He hated Anna, just a little. S5E6 post episode. SPOILERS

Please see title. Ultimately five standalones positing what the world (and the chelsie relationship) would look like if Mrs Hughes was *not* Mrs Hughes, and one showing what it is/could be in canon.

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes invest in a cottage and in their relationship. Mild Series 5 spoilers.