"'This is not black and white, darling.' And yet here she was, in tones." A Matthew and Mary AU, of sorts.

Series 2 AU. After she is absent from the hospital all afternoon, Richard finds Isobel crying; she has had the worst news she could possibly have recieved.

Father Christmas makes a trip to Downton and leaves Elsie Hughes a gift.

Mary had heard of out-of-body experiences, and knew that they often occurred in times of serious illness or delirium... Mary was neither ill nor delirious, which made the feeling in her gut as she left the library all the more peculiar. Takes place in episode 1.

Anna's miserable evening is brightened up by Mr Bates.

One-shot set in Dublin. Sybil is concerned about something. Fluffy story with hints of sexy times.

Matthew had never really given much credence to meditation. This story explores Matthew's back injury and the healing process of his recovery circa February 1919.

One Shot on the moment Sybil and Tom discover the impending pregnancy and the shock it bring to their already much altered lives...

Modern A/U - Anna Smith and John Bates meet at a wedding ... and the rest is history! A bit of angst - a bit of romance - and a few laughs along the way!

Matthew finds one of Mary's scars that has a story. Mary x Matthew. One-shot. Post-Christmas episode.

Downton Abbey AU: What if Lavinia had an abandoned younger sister, who has gone to Downton to unlock the secrets of her past, only to find out that all of her family members are gone?

When Elsie is still stinging a little from Charles's reaction to her supplying Ethel with food, she receives an invitation from him for her to join him at midnight.

Sybil receives startling news, and both she and Tom try to figure out when this could have taken place. The problem? There are just too many possibilities! Response to MissPixieWay's "declaration" for more Sybil/Branson M-rated stories, and rated M for good reason! Set before the series 2 Christmas Special (part of my *happily ever after* Downton universe)

Tom Branson reflects on what he knows. Takes place during season 1 before the by-election at Ripon in episode 6.

When Elsie catches a cold and is sent to bed it gives her far too much time to become melancholy and reflective. C/H of course!

After having an affair with Matthew, Mary ends up pregnant with his child. Her husband Richard, in order to save his reputation, orders her to give up the baby to Matthew and his new wife Lavinia. Memories are the only thing keeping Mary sane but just how much can Mary take when watching another woman raising her only child with the man she loves?

A newly edited drabble written in response to frostyblossom's "promotion" challenge on the Highclere Awards Community forum: Anna tries to convince Mary to try something new, and she gets a surprise hint of her own.

Mrs Hughes returns to the house after her evening with Joe and finds herself rather distracted. Most of this problem stems from Mr Carson, of course.

My first Downton Story. In 3 parts, post-series 2, but AU. Summary: During Matthew's journey home one evening, he is given a horrid reminder of a painful memory, and longs for shelter from the storm.

Thomas reflects on his feelings about William's death. One-shot: S2.

Summary: This is a one shot in two parts looking at how Sybil and Tom became reacquainted with their old friend Gwen Dawson. In this variation, Lady Sybil Branson is relaxing in a London tea room, waiting for Tom. While watching the rain, she runs unexpectedly into an old friend. How will Gwen react to Sybil and her new life as Mrs. Tom Branson?

One Shot: Sybil comes to talk to Branson. Set in S1.

AU: Begins in 1917 and explores Sybil and Tom's early years together in England and Ireland and parts of his background. Sub-characters show up including the Drakes and Evelyn Napier plus a few new ones. Please follow and review.

Just a small one shot. Branson's perspective. His thoughts on his wedding day and his wife the morning after the happy event. Branson/Sybil fic.

"I assume this is a plea to stay my hand from punishment…" Richard told Mary at the end of the Christmas Special. Hmmm... Happily married, Mary crashes Richard's car, and those words take on new meaning. An attempt at kinky smut.