A first Christmas together for Valancy and Barney. This story fits with "A Few Days Away" in this category. I do not claim any rights to the L.M. Montgomery characters used, they are just "borrowed" for a scene or two or three.

Envy can be a funny thing, especially if it's a secret. It can be useful, but it's very rarely good. Nonetheless, most of us know what it feels like, even if you're a Stirling. Written for femgenficathon.

In the book, it was hinted that Barney had go away for a few days. This story gives a little more measure to what might have transpired during that time.

Cissy searches for the words to say goodbye. Rated T for teen pregnancy and Roaring Abel.

How does Barney really feel about Valancy's devotion to John Foster?

Blue Castle: Valancy coaxes Barney to take her to a masquerade short story/ one off

Once Valancy would have given anything to be in Olive's place. Now that it's the other way around, Olive can't help but rage over the unfair fairness of it all.

Based on the song by Taylor Swift. "You take my hand and drag me headfirst, fearless ... "