This is a multi-chapter fic of Robert and Cora's early years. I hope to continue it through the Boar War at least. Ambitiously I might bring it up to the start of the series. But who knows. The story mainly revolves around Cora and Robert, but others show up too. The quote is from The Fault in Our Stars. Please Review!

The staff has been decimated, standards are dropping and Charles Carson is getting close to celebrating his thirtieth year in service of the Granthams. When a person from his past pops up uninvited at his party, Elsie Hughes investigates and finds out more about Charles Carson's past. Together Charles and Elsie walk into an unimagined future. AU. Includes OC.

When Edith Crawley's father suddenly makes her an heiress, all assume her profligate cousin Patrick Crawley will offer for her. But when she overhears the gentleman describing her as an "insufferable bluestocking," she decides to make his prophecy come true. Yet, while she is repelling one suitor, she may just attract another...

Thank tumblr for this one. Normally I am a strictly cannon sort of writer, but this time I will make an exception. Takes place immediately following Anna's first visit to the Red Lion in Kirbymoorside. Side note: I genuinely do not believe this is how things went down, but it was an interesting exercise.

Set in an AU where there are 4 Crawley sisters and Thomas is Bi-Sexual. Thomas and the youngest Crawley are friendly and eventually become more, but how will it last in the turbulent times. Set partially during Seasons 3 and 4 but quite AU.

June Rock the AU! Sybil and Tom are attending Tom's sister's wedding, and Sybil begins to feel down. Of course, Tom takes the role of caring boyfriend and comforts her when she needs it most.

After the sinking of the Titanic, Cora is worried about something and eventually tells Robert. My first ever fanfic, so be nice :)

Harold's thoughts on seeing Robert and Cora together in London. The oc is Harold because I couldn't find him in the characters list.

After a lovers quarrel, John and Anna are resigned to their separate sides of the bed, until a random act brings them back together.

John and Anna Bates' two year old hates naps. And afternoons off aren't what they used to be.

An insight into the life of Elsie & Charles Carson.

May Rock the AU! When Tom tags along with Sybil to a horse riding event, will everything go smoothly as he's expecting it to go, or will he be plunged into a world that he doesn't wish to enter?

Modern AU : When Sybil Crawley tracked down her teenage sweetheart, she didn't expect the flame between them to reignite. But a relationship with Tom Branson provides an unexpected complication, one which could change her life forever.

The morning after their wedding, Mary indulges in the bliss of waking up with Matthew for the very first time. This story is mostly romantic, with some suggestive language. This is a sequel to my first fanfic, "Wedding Night".

Set during S3E07 as an explanation for Anna's body language in the servant's hall after Bates's release from prison.

Wedding bells are ringing, but for which Crawley. A new Modern tale about Matthew and Mary, set in 2013.

AU after 2.4. What happens when Mary tells Robert about Branson's feelings for Sybil?

Mary finds out some wonderful news, who does she tell first?

My imagined first thoughts Charles and Elsie have about one another after first meeting. One shot though I may take it further.

Robert is struggling with the aftermaths of the Spanish flu. One Shot.

When her marriage ends badly, Elsie Burns turns to her family for help and a very important friend takes it upon himself to comfort and care for her. Modern AU.

Modern Anna x Bates one shot. At a dinner party held by the Crawleys in the grand surroundings of Downton Abbey, Anna and John get the chance to explore.

It is a Friday in the middle of May at Downton Abbey and the hottest day of the year so far. Charles Blake is expected after dinner and Mary is stifling from anticipation and heat. What's a girl to do but wander down to the lake? Inspired by a graphic on tumblr.

Carson. Hughes. A bottle of vodka...

Matthew joins a five months pregnant Mary and little Sybbie in the nursery. Pre-S3CS.