John Thornton never knew why Mr. Smith did not keep to his appointment that hot summer day, however, John never once regretted it. In the years that followed, John fondly looked back on that as the day he met his future wife... and the chance meeting they forever after referred to as 'That Night in Vegas." Modern AU. Written for Midsummer Meeting Collection on A03.

Modern AU. John Thornton hasn't seen Margaret Hale in sixteen years. Everything turns upside down when an unexpected visitor turns up at Marlborough Shipping Depot, forcing John to relive the best—and worst—time of his life. *edit and reposting in process*

Nothing more than a short bit of sappy silliness. Or silly sappiness. Or just plain silliness. Consider this a palate cleanser, of sorts, as there are entirely too many beautiful and wonderful stories by gifted and talented TRUE writers. I apologize in advance if you find yourself in need of a bucket.

Margaret and John switch bodies and find out exactly how difficult it is to be the other. Will this greater appreciation for the other's perspective bring them together sooner? This combines text (in italics) from Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script and Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book (neither of which do I own).

Margaret Hale's peaceful life is upended when her father dies while serving in his Helstone parish. Forced to depend on London relations, she may soon be compelled into an unwanted marriage. An unexpected provision from a friend will allow her a new independence and will send her on a journey to a place she's never been, Milton.

Wedding night epilogue to my story "Foolish Passions" John Thornton and Margaret Hale, in love and now married, approach the consummation of their marriage with anxiety, enthusiasm, and lots of awkwardness. But what will happen when the moment is upon them? Tense, heated, sensuous peek into this intimate moment between our favourite couple!

A series of short stories set after John and Margaret get engaged and celebrating the many years of their happy marriage.

A series of short stories exploring the intimate world of John and Margaret Thornton's marriage.

What if John and Margaret had met in a London bookshop before she returned to Helstone and moved to Milton? Let's see what happens shall we? Inspire by the fic "That First Meeting" by unbreakable13 over on A03.

What if John and Margaret met (sort of) before she moved to Milton? Quote from Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South.

A series of quick and simple North and South fanfic stories that follow the love and life of John Thornton and Margaret Hale, spanning from their early days of misunderstandings to their happily forever after.

A series of short stories exploring different paths by which John Thornton and Margaret Hale could have found each other, fallen for one another, and confessed their love.

A collection of short stories based on the premise that John and Margaret marry for convenience and gradually come to realise their feelings for each other.

Recovering consciousness at the home of one John Thornton, cotton manufacturer in Milton, Margaret Hale realises that she has lost her memory. Despite her best efforts to piece her past together during the following weeks, some of her personal history remains lost. But just how much can four missing days signify?

After the sudden passing of her father, Margaret Hale is forced to leave her idyllic home in Helstone and seek employment as a governess. In an industrial town up north, John Thornton, mill owner and widower, is in search of a teacher for his seven-year-old daughter. When their two worlds collide, their lives will never be the same again. The rating will go up in later chapters.

John Thornton believes that he will never have Margaret Hale's love, and she believes that she has lost his good opinion forever. Misunderstandings keep them apart, but will they finally be together instead of alone?

Margaret has lost the most precious thing in her life. But now has a second chance. Will she take it? In October 2022 I wrote a One Shot entitled "Breath of Hope." At the time, readers asked for more. This is my more.

A lonely Margaret Hale, in London, begins a correspondence with John Thornton. There are things they left unsaid, even if they can't quite say so at first...

*Formerly titled: MISSIVES & MISUNDERSTANDINGS* If the missive had met its mark: What would have been if the stone had struck John Thornton instead of Margaret Hale on that fateful day at Marlborough Mills? A tense, angst-ridden HEA retelling of North and South from the day of the riot, both book and TV miniseries based. UPDATED WEEKLY

Modern AU. Margaret Hale finds herself in need of a fake boyfriend for her cousin's destination wedding and it seems that only one man is up to the task. The only problem is she hates John Thornton and he hates her. What could possibly go wrong? (A fake dating trope for N&S because why not? This story world needed one.)

The continuing adventures of John Thornton's cactus. This is a continuation of my story, Potions and Prickles.

When Mrs. Thornton collapses and remains unconscious, Margaret Hale offers to help Mr. Thornton with her care. Mr. Thornton is still suffering from the pain of her rejection and his jealousy, but he accepts her help. They are both determined to maintain their distance from one another, focusing on Mrs. Thornton's care, until it becomes too difficult to avoid their feelings.

Soulmate AU one shots starring modern John Thornton and Margaret Hale. This is my attempt to write through a list of soulmate tropes for a bit of fluff and fun. If you've got an idea for this series, please let me know.

Murder and mystery lead to mayhem in Milton. Join our favorite characters, John Thornton and Margaret Hale in this alternative telling of Gaskell's classic North and South.

When finally given the opportunity to reflect on the happenings of the dinner party, Margaret regrets her harsh words and the lost opportunity to get to know Mr. Thornton better. When Dr. Donaldson recommends a water mattress to help ease her mother's pain, Margaret finds it a convenient excuse to visit Marlborough Mills and possibly see the man who has been occupying her thoughts.