Regaining 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

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.

John and Margaret have embarked on their life together when tragedy strikes, and the Thornton family must navigate their way forward when the unexpected happens.

Darkshire after Dark: Playing all your song dedications, all night long.

After an unexpected encounter on the night of the dinner party, Margaret tries to understand her new feelings for Mr Thornton amidst the trials of life in Milton. A mid canon retelling of North and South with more kissing.

After the death of her father, Margaret Hale must leave Milton. She wants to tell John Thornton something before she goes.

Margaret struggles with a daily necessary intrusion and determines to find a solution to the problem.

John and Margaret are so happy and in love that John is ready again doing that which he had been afraid to do and also they first moment like married couple! 100 drabbles challenge!

Margaret Hale and John Thornton have always had a contentious acquaintance, but they grow closer when Margaret shares a family secret and social upheaval transforms their lives forever.

Random 100 word drabbles on North and South. This combines text (in italics) from Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script and Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book (neither of which do I own).

The waking thoughts of Mr. and Mrs. John Thornton that first 'morning after'.

Two short stories about our beloved John and Margaret - one about their life after marriage and one about their hapiness before marriage! These two shorts stories was mean to publicing together with a few others N&S writers by 100 drabble challenge, but they are so beautiful that I couldn't hold back and wanted to show them. So enjoy!

In Milton happening Valentine's Day ball where attendind John and Margaret. Will they can clear their misunderstandings and be together?

Margaret Hale has a curious dream.

A series of short stories of no more than 600 words each about our dear John and Margaret, based on the shared theme of "new beginnings," to commemorate the new year.

This is an attempt at a happier ending to the Great Exhibition scene between John & Margaret. This combines text (in italics) from Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script and Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.