If there had been an heir at Downton Abbey all along, their lives would be very different. For everything that might change, though, some truths remain irrefutable. AU

Sarah O'Brien on two men in her life.

I figured a lot of series 3 is going to be Anna visiting Bates in prison so to that end, this is a short story about one of those visits.

After several sleepless nights, Mary returns to Haxby one last time to find Richard and clear the air. They explore the empty mansion, revisiting the rights and wrongs of the past while speculating about a future that never was… and perhaps discovering a new way forward.

Sybil and Branson at Christmas.

Mary and Matthew are engaged and the drama continues, filled with romance, sex and suspense. Caution:this story is erotic, containing graphic but tasteful descriptions of sexual acts. They're in love after all. Heartfelt thanks to Julian Fellowes for M&M. Many thanks to BetaLayne for her fine edits on Chapter 17.

Mary's dreams are constantly being disturbed by the idea of Matthew being hurt in France. Ever since he went to war, her nights had become the worst part of her life. One-shot.

AU of Lady Edith's life 1915 to 1918. Life doesn't run smooth. Follows the life, loves and trials of being Edith. Second story in the Knowing Her Own Mind universe. Sybil, Branson, the Downton cast and a few new characters are on hand to make Edith's life interesting.

S01E04. "It's at that point that he realises the whole undeniable truth, the force of it hitting him like a train at full speed, as though it's a magic trick that has been saved until last for the grand finale: he, John Bates, is in love."

A few weeks after his return to Downton, John decides it's time to discuss the scandal that has kept he and Anna apart.

After the birth of their third daughter, it is down to Robert to convince Cora that it really does not matter. Winner of a Highclere Award 2013 for characterisation of Cora. Nominated for characterisation of Cora and writing in 2014.

If he hadn't gone back to Downton, back to her, would she have stuck to their agreement?

After John's arrest, Anna spills all to Mrs. Hughes with her head held high.

Modern AU. Anna is a nurse who lives a normal life until John Bates arrives in town. Will her life ever be the same?

Lady Sybil and Gwen's relationship explored.

A brief look at Matthew's last moments at Downton before leaving for the Great War. A short, drabble-y one shot, with hints of Matthew & Mary. Creative outlet. More to come if it feels right.

After two girls homes gets burned down they have to pack up and leave everything to live with there grandmother and lose everything to become ladies in waiting for three rich snobby girls, who later become there friends.

"Scars always linger, though only some are visible." The past can't be changed, and the marks remain, but the morning after their wedding, Mary and Matthew start to make new memories together.

Mary is nervous, the night before her wedding, but she dances her worries away with the mysterious man...that is her groom. Mary/Matthew, dancing and confessions.

Matthew doesn't really know much about ballet; but he knows a lot about finances and how to run a business, which was the whole point of bringing him into the company in the first place. Still, it doesn't prevent Mary from looking at him as if he were a fly found in her soup. Modern day ballet AU.

Or: Why the Earl of Grantham should never be allowed into his own kitchen. In which Robert learns the dangers of surprises, bacon and egg, and the question 'how hard can it be'.

"I might believe you Mary, if this were the first instance of you being unwell." Mary is ill, but is it what Isobel thinks, or something else? Mary/Isobel sort-of fluff, with a dash of Matthew thrown in.

'Do not condemn her to a life of misery' Violets words hit home with Matthew Written in both Mary and Matthew POVs... Matthew and Mary are the couple that will never be over, despite how hard Richard try to prevent it.

Mary is married to Sir Richard and lives a life of solitude whilst holding back a new and deadly secret that only she and Anna know of. When Matthew comes to stay, can he save her, or is he too late? Set to a song which I highly recommend you listen to when reading this fic. Sad fic

"Even butlers have their favourites."