What if . . . Mrs. Gardiner's Lambton relations had been a little more well-to-do and what if she had stronger and longer ties to them and to Derbyshire? In this variation Elizabeth begins to spend summers with the Gardiners in Derbyshire at a fairly young age. As a result she develops her own ties to that part of the world and its people, including the Darcy's of Pemberley.

What if Mrs. Bennet had a quiet different reaction to Lydia s elopement.

By the time Lizzie realized she had been staring at his marble likeness for a long time, she was all alone in the gallery. As there was no one in there but her, she allowed her hands to reach toward the bust. It was so smooth and cool to the touch. Whoever the artist was, they had done a superb job. His chiseled square jaw, his regal nose, his eyebrows, his hair, his eyes… his lips

A Fantasy Variation: Mr.Darcy needs to find a mate for his griffin, leave Netherfield, and fulfill his responsibilities. If he finds himself attracted to a lady of inferior birth it is only because his griffin is going into heat. It has nothing to do with her fine eyes or the liveliness of her mind. He can not be distracted. Not even if his griffin really likes her.

Reliving his fateful proposal to Elizabeth Bennet at Hunsford Cottage over and over, Mr. Darcy must confront his flaws, learn true humility, and discover the meaning of love. will be taken down on April 18 for publishing

Elizabeth makes a choice to work as a governess in Derbyshire. Why does she make that choice? She hides a secret about her past. Darcy falls in love with her. His pride does not allow him to declare his love for her, but when he does, will she accept him? What will happen when she discovers who she really is? HEA. ***Complete story will be available on KU soon***

A succession of rain extends Jane and Lizzy’s stay at Netherfield. Bingley is delighted, Caro is not. Lizzy is frustrated. And Darcy? He likes to think he is indifferent. But who else will be stuck with them? And who is hiding messages in books, whom are they for and who is going to find them? No/low angst, silly story with ODC HEA ;-)

Mr. Darcy is in a desperate situation that needs to be resolved as soon as possible. But he will be surprised when he discovers that the only person who can help him is none other than the one he had promised to forget. (This story is available on K and KU, The Deal by Miranda Flan)

Caroline Bingley invited Jane to have tea at Netherfield. Despite Elizabeth's strong protests, their mother insisted that Jane should go riding Nelly, their ageing mare. Eventually, Jane reluctantly agreed to avoid further conflict. This seemingly minor decision would have a profound impact on their lives. This is a heartbreaking story, Jane died. Elizabeth & Darcy HEA. Unedited.

In canon, Lizzy is often the smartest person in the room. How would the story change if she were the smartest person in England? ODC/HEA Update: Posting chapters will resume in July. I'm very sorry, but the government cuts to research university grants has doubled my RL workload.

PREVIEW ONLY - PUBLISHED IN KU. What if Elizabeth and Darcy met and fell in love years before Meryton, only to be separated by lies? When they reunite and uncover the truth, they elope to Scotland, defying family and society. REMOVED FOR PUBLISHING ON KINDLE AND KU

Mr. Darcy seems to have it all but he is at his wit's end with his sister. His friends believe he needs a wide-hipped woman to help guide his sister. Darcy would rather shepherd a flock of sheep to the market than attend a ball. When he meets the unassuming Elizabeth at the market, will he change his mind? - COMPLETE, story taken down for publication, with some chapters left.

In Hertfordshire's countryside, young Elizabeth Bennet feels out of place amidst her materialistic mother and indifferent father. When she meets Mrs. Fleet, a wise widow who has navigated life's challenges and defied social expectations, Elizabeth gains new insights on independence and resilience. With Mrs. Fleet's guidance, she discovers that true wealth lies beyond money.

Darcy wakes to find himself leg-shackled to Elizabeth. The last thing he remembers is walking to the parsonage, planning to propose; the last thing she remembers is sitting in the parsonage, struggling with a headache. They do not know where they are — but he now knows she hates him and that she believes he hates her.

SAMPLE ONLY. The bulk of this story has been removed for publication on Kindle and KU. . . . . What might have happened if the family dynamics amongst the Bennets were somewhat different.

Elizabeth and Darcy are forced to marry each other after a compromise at Netherfield ball. But who orchestrated the compromise? Will Darcy forgive her? What is in store for Elizabeth as the mistress of Pemberley? Will she be able to gain her husband's trust and affection? COMPLETE STORY WILL BE AVAILABLE ON KINDLE SOON!

In an accident, Elizabeth suffers a severe blow to the head that leaves her unable to remember the events of the previous year of her life. Therefore, she does not recognize Mr. Darcy when they meet again. For her part, Jane must fight to preserve her family's reputation and good name.

Oh, to be a fly on the wall. Well, why not? Come join me as we listen in on some private conversations.

Mr. Bennet had been married twice in his lifetime. His first marriage was not of his choosing, and it was an unhappy one. His second marriage brought him happiness, and he was deeply devoted to his wife. When Mr. Bennet passed away, to Jane's surprise, he chose Elizabeth as the heiress of Longbourn. This is a story about deception,betrayal and love. Unedited. Available until 1 Sept

What will happen if Jane and Elizabeth had great magical gifts passed through the family? How will Darcy react? What will happen to Lydia? Mr. Wickham? Mr. Collins? Mrs. Bennet? How will it affect our dearest Longbourn

Mrs. bennet had a dowry of four thousand pounds even though she was a solicitor's daughter. Accordingly, Bennet could have saved a comfortable amount being a gentleman of more income than his father-in-law. What would have happened if Mr. Gardiner had taught his daughter to save?

Follow the Bennet sisters as they attend the Meryton Assembly and encounter the wealthy and handsome Mr. Darcy, whose arrogance and pride sparks a fiery conflict with the witty and opinionated Elizabeth. But as the world is thrown into chaos with the arrival of alien invaders, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy must put aside their differences and work together to save their world.

Mr. and Mrs. Bennet were found in carriage accident. Mrs. B died while Mr. B suffered many injuries. A power was triggered within the sisters. What happens next? How will they react? Will the romance continue?

Soulmate/ Soulmark variation. Regency. Alternate Universe. Soulmarks, Shared dreams, Humor and a little Spice. Spice will come later in the story. First person, Dual POV.

Mrs. Bennet may be silly. Mrs. Bennet may be loud. But no one could ever say that she is not a mother who would give anything for the happiness of her daughters. Mrs. Bennet accompanies her brokenhearted daughter to London to stay with the Gardiners, determined to restore Jane's happiness and, if she can, give a certain gentleman a piece of her mind.

What if Mr Bennet was made to realise that sending a sixteen year old to a camp full of soldiers was bad idea? What if Mr & Mrs Bennet still had some affection between them? This is my attempt at a character growth story where the Bennet family reclaim their place in the social order!

Collins and Wickham appear a few months before canon and encounter someone with different capabilities than we are accustomed to. Caution: On the absurd side, even by my standards. This is also a bit of a mystery.

I've always wondered what Anne de Bourgh thought about her supposed betrothal do Darcy. Was she happy, sad, skeptical, annoyed, jealous, what? When each year went by without an announcement, was she happy, sad, or relieved? Let's find out. (See Cautions)

This started out as just a short drabble. What might have been the day after the Netherfield Ball if Mr Bingley had not hurried to London. Taken from Darcy's letter to Elizabeth in Chapter 33 of P&P. I've updated over at AO3 but didn't here. Sorry. Everyting from Ch 2 is new.

We all know the Regency system. The man proposes, and the lady accepts or rejects it. The lady is, of course, obliged to demurely wait around for the lunkhead to make his move (unless, of course, you are Caroline Bingley, or the like, where all bets are off). What if there was a more efficient system?

Elizabeth Bennet has grown up away from the machinations of London and the Ton. With a family full of peers how will Darcy react when the woman he meets is so much more than she seems?

PREVIEW ONLY: Available on Kindle and KU. Elizabeth is not a Bennet. Darcy rescues her from the Bennets, who are attempting to use her for their own purposes.

SAMPLE ONLY - This story has been mostly removed for publication and is now available on Kindle. The first and last 2 chapters are still available. . . . . What might happen if Collins was much more sensible than in the original story and arrived 2 years earlier.

The assorted guests who attend a dinner party at Lucas Lodge find out that Mr. Darcy of Pemberley has excellent solicitors. The first chapter was meant to be a complete one-shot but in the end there were six. Humorous, no explicit content. Inspired by the Enlightenment and Legal Trickery themes over at AHA. Now complete.

"Fitzwilliam Darcy had not yet started looking for his soulmate. Despite being on the cusp of 28, he was not truly worried. For while he would like to find her, mostly for his sister's sake, he disliked the idea of the soul mate bond. Not that he was against the bond itself, but the uncertainty behind it." Pride and Prejudice Soulmate AU, WIP

George and Anne Darcy are still alive but estranged due to the elder Darcy's continued support of George Wickham. It is a very different Fitzwilliam Darcy that meets Elizabeth Bennet in 1809.

PREVIEW ONLY. On the Tuesday when Darcy first encounters Wickham in Meryton, his guardian angel informs him that Wickham will become his brother-in-law if things continue on and gives him the opportunity to mend that future via repeating Tuesdays. Believing that means Wickham will marry Georgiana, Darcy is desperate to change the future. D&E HEA.

February of 1812 brings startling news to Longbourn; a distant relation has died, leaving Elizabeth Bennet a fortune. And what of Mr. Darcy, who left Hertfordshire to escape his attraction to Miss Elizabeth? Will her fortune pull them together, or drive them apart? Note: story is being taken down on Oct 24, 2023.

What if Mrs Bennet's well-known silliness and bad behaviour were mostly an act? What if she was simply a loving, if sometimes misguided, mother who hoped to ensure her five girls could find more happiness in life than she had? This will be a little longer than planned (was going to be a short story, but now we will see). Comments are welcome as always.

After his dreadful proposal, Mr. Darcy receives a letter. Disgusted by its sentiments, he is spurred to seek out the only woman he could ever love and reveal to her yet another truth she had been blind to—a truth which would absolve him of the last of his perceived great offenses against her. Also available for paperback and e-book as 'His Offences Absolved,' by F.D. Woods!

When word of Georgiana’s almost elopement is suddenly brought to light, the Darcys find compassion in the most unexpected of places. Will he be able to bring his pride under good regulation? Will these events help Elizabeth to see through her prejudice? If so, does this mean everyone’s favorite couple will find their way to each other sooner?

Incompete!Elizabeth and Darcy meet in Meryton at the assembly without the insult. Instead, Elizabeth provides assistance to Darcy, and he feels grateful to her for it. Elizabeth is not a Bennet - the Bennets are cruel to E & D is a 'savior' of sorts. This turned into "Worthy of Her Trust." and is published by that title. I will not finish this version, but hope you enjoy the other.

Who is Lady Elizabeth and what is her connection to Netherfield? Why is Netherfield let at last? How long did it lay unoccupied and why? What of the Legacy? Commencing with a subtle variation from the book, the mystery of Netherfield is uncovered, one elusive clue at a time. PIP, unedited.

What if Lydia Bennet was closer to Elizabeth, admiring and trusting her second eldest sister. How would life at Longbourn be with Lydia thinking a lot more about her actions. This is a short vagary presented entirely from Lydia's point of view. It is a short story and not to be taken seriously. Now also on Amazon - Author Irène (SIS) André (will remain here too).

What would happen if one of the Bennet sisters overheard some of the nastier conversations at Netherfield? Let's find out.

SAMPLE ONLY - AVAILABLE ON KINDLE & KU. Irreverent fluff. The early part of the story follows the timeline and major events of P&P, but the details are quite different. The background of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy makes them peers but causes its own early problems. EPILOGUE IS AVAILABLE.

Lizzy takes on a secret and huge responsibilities for the care of her family.

A second chance for Jane's love story...

Magic, Soulmates & Adventure! Darcy, Fitz and Bingley are a powerhouse Mage team. They are called to use their gifted powers to help the Capitol keep peace. When they are asked to help gather 5 sisters that are powerful Mages to work for the Capitol, they have no clue how these sisters will change their lives forever. Enjoy this fun, exciting AU with all your favorite characters.

Thirteen year old Elizabeth is thrown from her home when she is accused of costing her sister an eligible match. Taken in by a wealthy couple, she finds a sister in their sickly daughter, but can she ever forgive the family that threw her away? Does she even know the whole story?

The events of Easter week are forever changed as Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam are present for the infamous Rosings dinner. As Elizabeth Bennet seeks to embarrass him at every turn, Mr. Collins begins to suspect that his unworthy cousin is grasping above herself. Naturally, Mr. Collins can not allow such a match to take place.

Hiding under a table was not the ideal way to meet someone, definitely not someone with a face that impressed itself on Darcy's mind. And escaping from Caroline Bingley was definitely not the ideal way to meet the same lady again. Elizabeth had never come to the rescue of a gentleman before, her curiosity and interest in human nature brings her to study the Hiding Gentleman.

Elizabeth saves a girl from drowning, only to find that she was the daughter of a Prince. The Prince insists on rewarding her handsomely.

What would happen if at the end of the Netherfield ball Mrs Bennet collapsed and died? What would the shock do to the family? And how would it change things for Jane and Elizabeth?

What if Mrs Bennet birthed her, much desired, son? How would the Bennet Ladies fair with a little brotherly concern on their side? Light hearted pride and prejudice reimagining. T rating for safety, likely k

Elizabeth Bennet, being more aware of her financial situation decides to give Mr. Collins due consideration in the Longbourn Proposal. This is an unusual work, with three stories in one. It's a one-shot, a short-story and a novel slightly larger than canon all in one. It mixes math, metaphors, and all sorts of craziness to come up with 3 HEAs. More than a bit off the beaten path.

As suggested in the title of Jane Austen's original work, Darcy's greatest failing is pride. His passionate love for Elizabeth only mitigates this character flaw, resulting in the awful proposal at Hunsford. If happenstance forced Darcy to marry Elizabeth before he loved her, or even knew her at all, would he ever be able to get past his pride to recognise his fortune?

Jane and Lizzy must prepare to face an uncertain future. Shunned by Mrs. Bennet and largely ignored by Mr. Bennet, they face additional challenges when a young gentleman of fortune leases Netherfield Park. This is an AU story with major changes to some of the familiar characters and situations. As a result, ODC can be considered OOC in this rendering. Some angst and a little humor

One-shot; Magic; Soul Mates; E and D; Just for fun

What if Mr Darcy fell in love with a fiery redheaded Highland beauty? Neighbour and member of a rivalling clan to his old school friend Mr Charles MacBingley. Set 1809, two years prior to canon.

When the Netherfield party left to spend Christmas in London, what if Darcy was given the chance to see the error of his ways.

If Maleficent had no magical ability, how would she have carried out a curse on Princess Aurora and her family? Lady Catherine shows her the way in this story about unintended insults, unrelenting plans for revenge and the hope for true love to win over all. How will Lizzy, Darcy, Richard and others win when Lady Catherine sets her wits against them? Read on and see...

Mr. Bennet was a powerful mage and adventurer in his youth. After having his future children cursed, he decided to retire. The first time his wife was pregnant, he used his magic to prevent the curse, and Jane was born perfect. Thinking the curse was gone, he did not use magic when his wife was pregnant again, and Elizabeth now bears the full brunt of the curse. E&D, WIP, HEA

A what if story. What if Jane had a different reaction to her experiences? What if someone new came into the picture? How would the story change?

Lizzie gradually takes over the running of Longbourn after becoming aware of her father's neglect... with impacts far greater than she could have ever imagined.

Darcy enters Meryton society and is surprised to find a woman who catches his interest immediately. The extra surprise is that she wouldn't be able to hear him if he did insult her. Deaf!Lizzie

What if Elizabeth Bennet COULD NOT dance with Mr. Darcy at the Meryton Assembly; for some reason other than the gentleman being distraught and cranky and stuck up and shy and stubborn and a bit of a jerk when you get right down to it. Let's find out.

What if magic was a part of life? The Bennet family live near Meryton, in a world where many people have the ability to wield magical power the Bennets have plenty. Elizabeth feels an immediate interest in the powerful Mr Darcy but his opinions are not friendly and her interest soon turns to disgust. A fantasy twist on a classic tale. Now complete, sequel in progress.

On complying with his father's last wish, Mr Darcy finds his beloved childhood companion, whom he had believed to be dead. He finds Elizabeth Darcy...his cousin.

When Fitzwilliam Darcy meets Elizabeth Bennet at Meryton Assembly, he recovers a lost family member for she is no poor country chit, but an extremely wealthy heiress and his...cousin. P&P AU.

Darcy and Bingley receive an early lesson on their place in Meryton society. The course of their stay and their relationships with the people of Meryton change as they do. AU Pride and Prejudice.

What would have happened if Caroline attempted to compromise Mr Darcy? How would Georgiana try to save him from marrying Miss Bingley to repay him for saving her from Wickham?

what if Mr Darcy had a dream of the events of pride and prejudice? would he change how he did things? would they still get their happily ever after? My first PnP attempt. comments appreciated. now complete. sequel in progress

After spending 10 years living in solitude after the death of her husband and son, Mrs. Marianne Westfield nee Bennet decides to spend Christmas with her brother's family. Getting to know her nieces gives her an idea that will work to the benefit of all.

When Miss Lydia Bennet is attacked on the road to Meryton on the morning after the Netherfield Ball, suspicions arise on all fronts. Was it a local tradesman's son? Highwaymen? Are the militia men responsible, or will they be the ones to apprehend the murderer? And why has the Netherfield party run off to London the morning after their ball? Truly, a most untoward circumstance...

Darcy's past hardships alter his views of love and marriage so much that he makes choices none who knew him would have anticipated.

Co-written with Jancat10. In this Twelfth Night role reversal set at Rosings, Miss Anne De Bourgh and Colonel Fitzwilliam appear to have switched personalities and bodies, resulting in some rather farcical goings-on and an earlier-than-usual happy ending for Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in an otherwise canon-ish setting. Two parts plus an epilogue, complete.

The winter of 1811 was perilously and unexpectedly cold. The roads became impassable and neighbors leaned on each other to bear the barren winter. The Winter of 1811 found Netherfield Park occupied for Christmas. Holiday fic 2012.

"If only I had learnt to be a lady," Elizabeth whispered, "then perhaps I might be fit to marry, but as it is, I am not." Is it possible for a man, even one such as Fitzwilliam Darcy, to change her mind?

"I ask you once and for all Miss Bennet! Has my nephew made you an offer of marriage?" Elizabeth was tired of this particular form of questioning, "Yes, he has," she finally admitted.

Wickham, bent on revenge, finds our dear couple during a walk through the shades of Rosings. A short story for the 'Dark and Unpleasing' theme at AHA.