Milo Ashby relies on her brother and father as they develop their technical business with the support of Lord Grantham. Before Lord Crowborough there was Ernest, who shamed, dared, mystified and excited Thomas Barrow. But he was always accompanied by his little sister. This is how a strange, and mixed up child becomes the closest friend of the Abbey's most controversial servants.

After her attack, Anna is struggling to enjoy things with her husband that she used to enjoy. With some advice and help from Lady Mary, will she be able to enjoy those things again? Rated M. Short story.

I didn't get my fill of love between Charles and Elsie in the film, so I took the liberty of writing it. Pure Chelsie Rated T

Eleven years after his miraculous recovery and return to Downton, Matthew Crawley is enjoying his just desserts. Blessed with an enviable marriage, two healthy children and Downton standing strong, it seems his good fortune knows no bounds. Then a request made by Martha Levinson, his wife Mary's American grandmother, results in rough waters ahead that will be hard to navigate.

Modern AU: Carson is enjoying life as a successful hotelier in Yorkshire, when he is troubled to learn that a new inn has opened up in town, operated by Ms. Hughes and Mrs. Patmore. Carson and Hughes become instant business rivals. But unbeknownst to them, they have been anonymous penpals for years. When the truth comes out, how will they respond? Inspired by You've Got Mail.

We meet Robert (47) and Cora (44), when they are having four girls. Mary (22) Edith (21), Sybil (18) and her twin sister Charlotte (18). Charlotte is in a relationship with Kieran (30), but Robert disapproves it. His opinion is pushing Charlotte away from the family. Is the marriage between Cora and Robert strong enough to survive this?

Inspired by an interview with the casting director of the new movie a new era where she considered Dan Stevens for the role of Jack Barber for a quick minute. There are no spoilers to the movie here. Jack Barber arrives at Downton to lookover the house in hopes of filming a movie there. He has piercing blue eyes and Mary is stunned.

Moments between Cora and Robert of various length throughout the series and both movies that have not manifested into a fully fledged stories (for now). All are posted on tumblr, but are now collected here as well. Various characters make appearances, but all are focused around Cobert. Ratings vary and will be posted on each one.

Bits and pieces from Aubade and Cantata that didn't fit into the main storyline. NOTE: some of this content will be M-rated, that is why the story is marked as such. Please see each chapter for specific warnings. This is also marked "complete" because each chapter within itself is a separate entry.

AU, season 1. When the new heir apparent is found, preparations are made for a wedding that neither Matthew Crawley or Lady Mary want.

A Season 7 project. This story takes up Downton Abbey where Julian Fellowes left it, beginning midway through 1926. This is a serious attempt at a "real" season, embracing all the major characters, and most minor ones, and major/minor plotlines for each of them. There will be 11 episodes plus a Christmas Special. Rated T for allusions to mature subject matter.

Seasons 3 and 4 AU - With Matthew s death, Mary makes a deal with the devil, to bring her beloved back to life, not realising that she had just exposed her family to a dangerus curse. (story refixed and republished.

I've always been fascinated by the fandom theory that Edith Crawley is actually Lady Rosamund's illigitimate daughter. This is my take on that in my usual verbose, meandering style.

Isobel Crawley has just received the worst news of her life. Will anyone be there to lead her out of the darkness? Does she even want to be found?

sorry for the title...AU (1896 to who knows where history will take us) Charles and Elsie support each other, confront each other, seek each other out. Will they eventually find each other? Rated-T but maybe we'll get to the M

In honor of the US opening of Downton Abbey: A New Era and in celebration of DreamOfRagtime's birthday, here's a little story of Cora and Robert leaving France and after. Spoilers for the movie.

A modern Anna-Bates AU, based on a prompt by Terrie. The last thing John Bates, the botanist, remembers studying before losing his sight in the jungle is a photograph of an unknown, beautiful woman that he cannot seem to forget.

Two years ago, John left Downton Abbey with his wife, Vera. Now he has returned, anxious to see the love of his life, Anna and anxious to see if she still loves him as much as he loves her. Season 2 canon divergent story. John/Anna

"Elsie," Charles didn't want to push these boundaries. Going from the status of formerly engaged to good friends did make things tricky, "I really have no desire to put you in an awkward position. But I was wondering if you might be willing to consider the possibility of––" [Of a happy life together, the three of them, as it was meant to be.]

When Isobel reluctantly agrees to help Doctor Clarkson, she finds herself in messy situation... My first attempt to write something for DA after almost six months. Don't take this too seriously. It's just some light-hearted fun.

It’s 1890, and Rosamund’s first season in London. She’s faced with a dilemma: go through with the engagement her family have arranged or follow her heart.

A new patient has arrived at the hospital and has captured Isobel's attention. What can the nurse do to help?

Elsie is trying to gain Charles's attention, the night before he goes to France, but he is so preoccupied with other things, that he barely notices her. Fortunately she has a secret weapon ;-)

After Anna's attack in Season 4 Episode 3, Mrs. Hughes convinces Anna to allow Dr. Clarkson to come check on her. From there the secret she is determined to keep becomes known to those who wish for justice. They say all is fair in love and war, but isn't it really fair in love and justice? M-rating for violence and rape mentions, lemons later on.

Thomas returns to his childhood home