Mary and Matthew spend the morning by the sea and order ice creams! A light and fluffy Mary/Matthew story to help keep us going until Christmas!

Seasons go by at Downton. Downstairs just as much as in the village, and lives change during them... pointless piece with Spoilers for the Series 2.

The bond between man and dog...or series 2 from Isis' perspective. Mild spoilers.

Sybil thinks of the way things are; Tom realises what he already knew - Nominated for 2012 Highclere Award: Pairing - Sybil/Branson

Anna and Bates' life from that friday night. This is what I think happened during that weekend. Spoilers up to 2x08.

Matthew doesn't want Lavinia any more. It feels as if no one does. But Lavinia is wrong. Someone does want her. Marynia. Season 2 Spoilers. M.

"I think you know what I'm going to say—don't try and stop me or interrupt me — but I think you're great, Sybil." Sybil sighed resignedly; she didn't want Tom to ruin their wonderful friendship. Sybil/Branson modern AU.

Funny things ... broken beds. But how should Charles Carson explain it and what really happened?

Elsie Hughes reflects about her life after the second time she refused to marry Joe Burns, and is startled by a knock on the door. Hughes/Carson pairing eventually.

n. the point at which two rivers meet. Or, Tom and Sybil's romance as seen by a singular source.

Downton prepares to welcome a new arrival.

With some time for herself, Elsie went for a walk through the gardens of the household. Joining Charles, she found a bush of wild roses near the woods. Holding her hand, Charles asks her to be his for the rest of his life.

Sometimes two people just need someone. And sometimes it's not the one they want. Slight spoilers for Series 2.

Maybe Sybil just has to think about her decision from a different perspective...

A look at a relationship I thought was horribly mistreated in Season 2.

War is an awful thing, but it must be done to keep you safe.

Dickens' famous tale Downton style! Robert Crawley is a stingy earl living alone in Downton Abbey. One Christmas Eve he is visited by three spirits who urge him to change his ways...Chapter 3 is up!

A series of stories in which an uncharicteristically nervous Thomas meets various members of Dr Clarksons family. Warning: extreme awkwardness

New Year's Eve, 1919. On the brink of a new decade, the Crawleys welcome in the new year. The dawn of 1920 holds so much promise after years of war, but will the world be so very different? Now AU!

Mrs. Hughes finds some interesting items in the former valet's room which give Mr.Carson some ideas

"Yes, he would remember. How could he ever forget?" Matthew reflecting on the changes of war during the eleven o'clock silence on November 11th, 1918. Spoilers for 2x05 and 2x06.

Spoiler s02e05; How did O'Brien came to be the one awaking Robert?

A marriage of convenience. A business arrangement. That's what this is supposed to be. What she agreed to. What she can cope with. She can be a team. Partners. Lovers, even. But loved? By Sir Richard? post-series two

Post 2x08. Matthew lets out a shuddering breath, knows this exhaustion. But here in this moment, he feels all can be overcome.

Both of them were overlooked, so it seemed somewhat inevitable they would be drawn together. Edith/Lavinia femmeslash/femslash.