"Some day," Edith said viciously, "I hope she knows what its like to feel unlucky." Sybil only looked at her reproachfully and said, "Oh, Edith, surely you don't mean that."

She knew what had happened as soon as her father entered the room. Spoilers for the Christmas Special.

**SPOILERS** for this year's Christmas Special - but not the *very* end. As Matthew arrives at the hospital eager to see his wife and child, Isobel takes him to them before bidding him goodbye for now.

Quand l'état de fantôme atteint des habitants du château.

Bates and Anna go for a stroll and discover a quiet, seemingly empty barn, which gives Anna ideas. Mature, for anon's prompt, smut.

Introspective drabble. Robert and Cora both looked terribly pained by the trouble in the Flintshire marriage. How do they come to terms with their insecurities about their own marriage? Post Christmas Special - no real spoilers.

She wakes up with a blinding headache and the memory of a hot blonde, only to find him in her kitchen making cereal. He leaves in a rage, not likely to be seen again...but what happen when a masquerade party and a rich family are somehow pushing them together? Mary/Matthew Modern AU, my first Downton fic! Rating may change in future chapters...

Modern AU. Sybil and Tom Branson are spending their first Christmas as a married couple with Sybil's family and at the Crawley family estate, Downton Abbey. Sybil's father disapproves of his son-in-law, but Tom quietly puts up with it. Sybil decides to give her husband a little treat to say thank you. Not the best summary, but please read.

The friendship between Mrs. Hughes and Sybil has always been strong, it's time to face how strong. If you're a hopeless romantic like me though, there is a bit at the end that hints towards Carson and Hughes. Enjoy ;)

In response to '25 Days of Fanfic Christmas Challenge' here is a collection of drabbles based on Matthew and Mary. Canon and Au. Other Downton characters sometimes mentioned.

Modern AU fic in which Charles is a successful hotelier and Elsie a renowned fashion designer. Other Characters of course show up around them, some perhaps in unexpected ways.

It's Christmas 1914. Anna and Mr Bates' situation is the same as it always has been, until a mishap under the mistletoe forces everything to change. Winner of A/B canon, and nominated in A/B angst in Highclere Awards 2014.

Tumblr prompt. Our couple have a Christmas kiss.

Tom and Sybil and the baby are asked to participate in the village church's nativity play, playing the roles of the Holy Family. The experience is far from "holy". Funny Branson family fluff! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Five Christmases. Five different wishes that are hoped for. It's a time for magic to happen and dreams to come true - will they do so for Anna and John? Set from S1-S3.

Anna can't stand Mr Bates suffering. She found a creme which is supposed to help him, so one night she invites herself to his room and is forcing him to pull up his pants...fluff and emotional intimacy, happiness.

Continuation of 2X02 where Lt. Courtenay fails in trying to commit suicide (AU). Later, at Christmas time that same year, when depression comes to him again, Thomas and Sybil help him get through it once more. Thomas/Edward and K plus for mentions of suicide.

A take on the Series 3 Christmas Special based solely on the promos.

During Matthew and Mary's wedding celebration, Isobel and Richard have a quiet heart-to-heart about happiness in the past and in the future.

Jane and Robert finally meet up again after a long time. They find that their feelings for each other are as strong as ever. A contribution to all the Jane/Robert fans. I do not own any of it. And if I have stolen any quotes from somebody I do appologize.

Sybil Crawley/Tom Branson modern AU: early 1990s. Sybil plays drums in a riot grrrl band! Tom is a bassist/bicycle mechanic! They meet at a rock show: love, lust and drama ensue. Rated M for profanity and, of course, adult situations.

Sybil and Branson,my version of their story. I absolutely love the actual Downton Abbey story,but I wanted one with more interaction between them,and of course a happy ending! I can't stand the ending given by Julian Fellowes!

Edith Crawley is an illustrator living and working in London. Anthony Strallan is a wealthy landowner. What happens when a modern 1920 woman meets a shy,Victorian man. Will sparks fly? Who knows?

After the tragic death of one of the family, Isobel takes a trip. Richard left behind, realises what her absence means to him. One chapter written but there maybe be more depending on the reception. Bad summary but not sure where this is going yet.

Branson comes back from war injured, Sybil comes back from London frustrated and by chance they meet in America. They then travel to Ireland together... Nominated for a Highclere award 2014! Thank you so much!