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| The Yankee Countess |
Author has written 23 stories for Downton Abbey. An American living in America, but an anglophile at heart. Lover of of all things related to "Downton Abbey" but especially stories involving dashing Irish chauffeur Tom Branson, and the lovely and rebellious Lady Sybil Crawley. I solomnly swear to give readers Happy Endings, because life can be too cruel at times and we all deserve to be happy, at least when it comes to reading about characters we love. Also, as a Sybil/Branson shipper in the realm of "Downton Abbey" and all AU universes inbetween, I solomnly swear to NEVER kill them off; no matter the story, no matter the genre; you are guaranteed that they will live in my work, no matter how harrowing the situation seems, you can at least relax in that knowledge. This is my vow, as an author to you, dear reader. The LOVE'S JOURNEY Saga Love's Journey a retelling of Branson and Sybil's romance, but through the perspective of letters and diary entries, with the occassional POV scene. (IN PROGRESS) Love's Journey: Stepping Stones a companion piece to "Love's Journey", covering the "missing years" between seasons 1 & 2 of "Downton Abbey" (COMPLETE) Love's Continuing Journey A sneak peek at my latest project, coming in early 2013! Enjoy this preview chapter, a rewrite of a certain episode. (IN PROGRESS) READING ORDER FOR THE LOVE'S JOURNEY SAGA: -Read chapters 1 - 40 of Love's Journey (covers series 1) -Read Love's Journey: Stepping Stones (covers the "missing years" between the two seasons) -Go back to Love's Journey and continue reading at chapter 41 (covers series 2 all the way up to the series 2 Christmas Special) Love's Continuing Journey will cover some of the events of series 3, but be an overall "rewrite" of that series (sneak peek chapter available now; more to come in 2013) OTHER MULTI-CHAPTER FICS: Downton Abbey & Zombies(inspired by AMC's "The Walking Dead") Love (and Downton) Actually ("Downton Abbey" meets "Love Actually") Father of the Bride A "pre-season 3" story, based on a few images from the ITV trailer *and* my own need for closure between Robert and Sybil on the fact that he wasn't there on her wedding day. Emotional and heartbreaking in some areas, but fluffy and romantic thanks to Tom (COMPLETE) ONE-SHOTS: Jack-O-Lanterns The Bransons are visiting Downton, and it's All Hallows Eve; their daughter wants to share one of her favorite traditions from Ireland with the entire household. Fun and fluffy; a "sequel of sorts" to Father of the Bride. (COMPLETE) It's a Girl! AU story, where Tom and Sybil and their little girl participate in the village's nativity play on Christmas Eve (another "sequel of sorts" to Father of the Bride). (COMPLETE) Shipper Battle Cry! THE "TONIGHT OR TOMORROW" COLLECTION Master of the House, Mistress of the Manor Ongoing collection of stories involving the Bransons and roleplaying (IN PROGRESS) The First Time He Said based on the Tumblr prompt, "imagine your OTP talking dirty to each other for the first time". WARNING: contains dirty talk (COMPLETE) For the Girl Who Has Everything Tom gives Sybil a very special present for Christmas (Now with a special New Years bonus chapter!) Answer to Across-the-Rubicon's challenge "Anywhere at Work" (COMPLETE) Half-Past Two Sybil receives news that she and Tom may resume certain..."activities", after the birth of their daughter. Answer to Across-the-Rubicon's challenge "Anywhere But Bed" (COMPLETE) Insatiable Tom has created a monster and her name is Sybil. Answer to Across-the-Rubicon's challenge "Caught in the Act!" (COMPLETE) Relief Sybil is desperate for help when the baby refuses to feed (based on the Across-the-Rubicon kink meme prompt) WARNING: contains sex involving lactation (COMPLETE) Snowed In at Sundance Sybil/Tom modern AU, inspired by pictures of "the Bransons" at the Sundance Film Festival (thanks to the amazing Piperholmes) and in answer to Across-the-Rubicon's challenge "Bransons snowed in" (COMPLETE) When Did It Happen? In response to the challenge for more Sybil/Branson "M"-rated stories. After a surprising discovery, Sybil and Tom try to figure out when it took place. (COMPLETE) Unreasonable Luxuries Mary has installed something new at Downton, and Sybil and Tom decide to give it a try...together. Answer to Across-the-Rubicon's challenge, "Anywhere With Water" (COMPLETE) MORE ABOUT ME! (because I pretend people really want to know) :oP *BIG* lover of period drama, BBC television, & British literature, including the works of Jane Austen, the Bronte Sisters, and Elizabeth Gaskell. Other Favorite TV Shows: "BBC Sherlock", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Angel", "Castle", "Elementary", "Game of Thrones", "Grimm", "Once Upon a Time", "The Walking Dead" Favorite Books (besides the classics mentioned above): "Chronicles of Narnia", "Harry Potter Series", "Frankenstein"--best book I read in college! Romance novels by...almost everyone; I love historical romance Other 'Ships I Ship Hard (nearly as hard as Sybil & Tom) Looking for MORE great fanfic? Check out my "Favorites Lists"! | |||||||
1. We Are the Bransons! » reviewsa collection of one-shots inspired by tumblr prompts spanning a wide variety of settings, genres, and ratings, but all have one thing in common: the love for ship of Sybil Crawley-Branson and Tom Branson.Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 9,131 - Reviews: 24 - Published: 5-20-13 - Sybil C. & T. Branson2. Fifty Shades to Larry Grey » reviewsWho is Larry Grey? A bully, a snob, a man who was once "sweet on Sybil", and who can't stand that she married "beneath" her. But how did he come to be like this? A story that tries to explore S/T's favorite villain (rated T for potential dark subject matter)Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 9,046 - Reviews: 108 - Updated: 5-18-13 - Published: 3-8-13 - Sybil C. & T. Branson3. Love's Journey » reviewsThe story and romance of Tom Branson and Lady Sybil Crawley is retold through a series of letters, diary entries, and personal POV thoughts, spanning from Branson's arrival at Downton in 1913, and ultimately leading to their marriage in 1919. (Part of the "Love's Journey Saga"-a *happily ever after* Downton universe)Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 147 - Words: 462,459 - Reviews: 891 - Updated: 5-16-13 - Published: 1-16-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson4. Downton Abbey & Zombies » reviewsWhat if the Zombie Apocalypse took place immediately following WWI? What if the poison gas used in WWI caused serious, biological repercussions, that brought the dead...back to life? What if the men and women of Downton Abbey, both upstairs and downstairs, had to unite to fight off a horde of flesh-eating monsters? Inspired by AMC's "The Walking Dead"Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Horror/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 207,875 - Reviews: 259 - Updated: 4-30-13 - Published: 9-27-125. Master of the House, Mistress of the Manor » reviewsA collection of stories involving the Bransons and roleplaying. CHAPTER FOUR: "Her Body is a Temple"-After learning the origins behind Sybil's name, Tom decides to pamper his beloved "goddess". Rated M for a reason; if not your thing, come back later for future chapters! (AU of course! Lady Sybil lives!)Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 29,560 - Reviews: 54 - Updated: 4-12-13 - Published: 2-6-13 - Sybil C. & T. Branson6. A Birthday Treat reviewsHe wasn't supposed to be there. He was supposed to be at the pub celebrating his birthday with his brothers while she hurried home to make him a special birthday treat. But Tom does come home, a little inebriated, and there's only one kind of treat he's interested in. Sybil/Tom birthday sexytimes, answering Across-the-Rubicon's birthday prompt, plus a few other challenges.Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,986 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 3-30-13 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete7. Go the Distance reviewsModern Sybil/Tom story inspired by and in honor of Allen Leech's participation in the 2013 London Marathon. Tom trains for his first marathon, while Sybil and their children show all their love and support for the man who will always be first place in their hearts. Sweet Branson Family fluff that will hopefully inspire you!Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,811 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 3-17-13 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete8. Snowed In at Sundance reviewsTom Branson is a screenwriter, and his wife, Sybil Crawley is an actress. Both are in Park City, Utah, promoting their film "Time Has Brought My Heart to You". However, on the day they were meant to be leaving to return home, a huge blizzard hits and they are forced to wait it out. What's a couple to do? Across-the-Rubicon challenge: "Branson's Snowed In"Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,806 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 1-24-13 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete9. Relief reviewsThe baby refuses to nurse and Sybil is feeling both frustrated as well as in a great deal of pain. She badly needs relief. Thank heaven her husband is there to help. Inspired by a "DA kink meme" on Across-the-Rubicon.Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,247 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 1-11-13 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete10. Love (and Downton) Actually » reviewsA bride, a writer, a chef, a waiter, a hotel concierge, a press secretary, a housekeeper, a teacher, a historian, a tv producer, a doctor, a sous-chef, a driver, a CEO, a manager, a best man, a footman, a pop star, two work colleagues, and the Prime Minister. This Christmas, love is actually closer than they realize. (MULTI-SHIP, "Downton Abbey" meets "Love Actually")Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 21 - Words: 141,580 - Reviews: 237 - Updated: 1-6-13 - Published: 11-30-12 - Complete11. For the Girl Who Has Everything » reviewsIt's Christmas, and Sybil has to work at the hospital. Guess this means Tom will have to give her her present while she's there. Across-the-Rubicon's Sybil/Tom sexytimes challenge: "Anywhere At Work"...now with a holiday twist! Merry Christmas indeed! NOW WITH A NEW YEAR'S CHAPTER! Happy New Year Sybil/Tom shippers!Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 9,048 - Reviews: 14 - Updated: 1-1-13 - Published: 12-20-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete12. It's a Girl! reviewsTom and Sybil and the baby are asked to participate in the village church's nativity play, playing the roles of the Holy Family. The experience is far from "holy". Funny Branson family fluff! MERRY CHRISTMAS!Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,146 - Reviews: 9 - Published: 12-24-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete13. Insatiable reviewsTom Branson has created a monster. Sybil and Tom make a wager to bring certain fantasies to life; of course, there's always the risk of getting caught...but sometimes that makes it all the more fun. ACROSS-THE-RUBICON'S Sybil/Tom sexytime challenge "Caught in the Act"Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,631 - Reviews: 16 - Published: 12-7-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete14. Unreasonable Luxuries reviewsMary shows Sybil the new shower she's had installed at Downton. She insists that before Sybil and Tom move into their cottage, that Sybil try it. However, what happens next is highly doubtful to be what Mary had in mind. My contribution to the "Anywhere With Water" challenge! Unashamed Sybil/Tom shower sexytimes!Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,874 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 11-26-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete15. The First Time He Said reviewsThe Tumblr prompt said "Imagine the first time your OTP talked dirty to each other..." you can guess what happens next. Tom and Sybil sexytimes (with dirty talk), ahoy!Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,844 - Reviews: 14 - Published: 11-16-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete16. Half-Past Two reviewsTom hurries home to get some lunch before rushing to his next assignment. He only has 30 minutes. Little does he know, Sybil has other plans on how to fill the time. Unashamed Sybil & Tom smut! Inspired by Repmet's Tumblr request, based on a scene from "Rome", featuring a certain Irishman we all know and love (Rated M...*very* M)Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,031 - Reviews: 18 - Published: 11-12-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete17. Her First Love reviewsShe had waited so long for this moment. She remembered all the work she had done, all the canvassing, all the meetings she had attended, and the secret rallies she had snuck out to without her family's knowledge. This was happening…this was finally happening! A story about a great lady, and the great cause she fought for women like us today (For Sybil Suffragettes Everywhere!)Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,338 - Reviews: 10 - Published: 11-6-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete18. Jack-O-Lanterns reviewsThe Bransons are visiting Downton and it's All Hallows Eve; their daughter wants to share one of the favorite traditions with the entire household. Fun and sweet Branson family fluff, featuring a majority of the Downton cast. Happy Halloween!Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,207 - Reviews: 13 - Published: 10-31-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete19. Love's Continuing Journey: A Preview » reviewsComing early 2013! A sequel to "Love's Journey" and a rewrite of Downton Abbey season 3. The following is a PREVIEW, and a rewrite of a particular episode. Contains some spoilers for Episode 5 of S3. NOW WITH A READER SURVEY! Go to "chapter two" to share your thoughts on what YOU would like to see when this story begins!Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,217 - Reviews: 51 - Updated: 10-28-12 - Published: 10-16-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson20. Shipper Battle Cry! reviewsFans of Sybil and Tom unite to take down the evil dark lord (he who must not be named). Contains spoilers for Season 3. Dedicated to ALL Sybil/Tom fans...please read and share!Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,189 - Reviews: 35 - Published: 10-14-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete21. Father of the Bride » reviewsIt's Mary and Matthew's wedding day! But amidst the joy and excitement surrounding one lovely bride, another bride can't help but wonder what it may have been like, if her father had looked at her with the same awe on her wedding day, as he looks now upon her older sister? Emotion, heartbreak, and romantic fluff. (Based on pre-series 3 speculations; now *happily* AU!)Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 5 - Words: 27,606 - Reviews: 58 - Updated: 9-16-12 - Published: 9-9-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete22. When Did It Happen? reviewsSybil receives startling news, and both she and Tom try to figure out when this could have taken place. The problem? There are just too many possibilities! Response to MissPixieWay's "declaration" for more Sybil/Branson M-rated stories, and rated M for good reason! Set before the series 2 Christmas Special (part of my *happily ever after* Downton universe)Downton Abbey - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,363 - Reviews: 26 - Published: 8-18-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete23. Love's Journey: Stepping Stones » reviewsWhat happened to Sybil and Branson during the "missing years" between Seasons 1 & 2 (late 1914 to early 1916)? A companion story to my main Sybil/Branson fic, "Love's Journey". Begins right after Chapter 40 of that fic and the end of Series 1. (Part of the "Love's Journey Saga"-a *happily ever after* Downton universe)Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 39,617 - Reviews: 68 - Updated: 6-18-12 - Published: 3-27-12 - Sybil C. & T. Branson - Complete
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