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886A Fork in the Road »
Sometimes the smallest decision or the oddest circumstance may completely alter the fate of many. Recently I looked through many of my old and unfinished stories and tried to finish those that I could. This collection will feature those. Some may catch your fancy and some may not. It is an eclectic assembly from my odd imaginings. Enjoy. LFUPride and Prejudice, T, English, Drama, chapters: 24, words: 111k+, favs: 242, follows: 316, updated: 12/15/2023 published: 6/11/2023
888Grandma Bennet »
Two sons, Thomas and Henry. Five daughters, one, Elizabeth from the eldest son and four, Jane, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia from the second son. And most mysterious of all, a mother some thought dead who is actually quite alive with a story of her own. When she returns to England's shores, her timely intervention changes the life of one granddaughter and eventually the lives of manyPride and Prejudice, T, English, Family & Romance, chapters: 22, words: 48k+, favs: 628, follows: 953, updated: 8/18/2023 published: 8/1/2021, Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy, OC
1k+It's all in the details »
A series of short stories where we take a few more liberties with canon. What if situations in a person's life resulted in a serious character shift? What if there were situations in the past which might alter the entire course of a story? And what if non-canon characters interfered with the storyline as we know it? I will do my best to make each story at least believable. Enjoy.Pride and Prejudice, T, English, chapters: 28, words: 108k+, favs: 334, follows: 384, updated: 5/22/2022 published: 1/2/2022
107
Mary has her say
Mary Bennet is much more than meets the eye, though her survival instincts have hidden most of her true strength from her family and community. She is an observer, a person who sees everything even when nobody wants her to. And though she very seldom intervenes, when she sees her two favorite sisters in pain, she is willing to break society's rules to help.Pride and Prejudice, K+, English, words: 2k+, favs: 164, follows: 51, 5/15/2022
1k+ It might have all been different, Book Two »
The second installment of "It might have all been different," where we explore how a single change or perhaps one large change might alter the entire story of P&P. Happily Ever After is not guaranteed.Pride and Prejudice, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 35, words: 145k+, favs: 385, follows: 343, updated: 1/1/2022 published: 7/19/2021
972 Not So Silent Service »
In the P&P universe, servants were supposed to be silent and all but invisible as they cater to their masters' every whim. What if a few decided that timely intervention was necessary? How might the story change?Pride and Prejudice, T, English, chapters: 22, words: 66k+, favs: 592, follows: 410, updated: 12/7/2021 published: 6/7/2020
1k+ It all might have been different, Book One »
This will be a series of one-or-two-shots in which a small alteration has far reaching results. There are no promises of happily-ever-after, at least for our dear couple. Still, I hope that you can enjoy the stories anyway. Complete. New stories will be in Book TwoPride and Prejudice, K+, English, chapters: 35, words: 107k+, favs: 391, follows: 289, updated: 7/18/2021 published: 1/28/2021
1k+ An Interrupted Journey »
Lady Catherine's journey south is interrupted when her daughter Anne suffers an attack of asthma. The help she receives changes the lives of many... and the path of P&P. Life is a series of interrupted journeys. Sometimes it is the dips in the road that define us.Pride and Prejudice, T, English, Friendship & Romance, chapters: 22, words: 69k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 5/19/2021 published: 5/31/2019
63 A series of fortunate events
Little surprises everywhere, but nothing dangerous. A few events in the background story of Pride and Prejudice happen differently, leading to an altered history. Just a fun little story of small twists in the tale, like "The one where..."Pride and Prejudice, T, English, words: 2k+, favs: 145, follows: 56, 1/25/2021
242A Man of Industry and Action »
I have wondered what might have gone different if Mr. Bennet was the landowner, the husband, and the father that he should have been. In this story strong advice from a valued mentor early in his marriage sets a new course for Thomas Bennet and impacts the entire Bennet family in a positive way.Pride and Prejudice, T, English, chapters: 7, words: 13k+, favs: 386, follows: 257, 6/11/2020
27I Need a Hero »
Radio DJ Andrea Tower gets saved by a mysterious stranger one morning. In an effort to find her hero, she talks about it on the air… and gets a surprising number of responses. Gary has to find a way to stop the hype before his secret is revealed.Early Edition, T, English, Adventure & Romance, chapters: 6, words: 9k+, favs: 15, follows: 21, updated: 7/22/2019 published: 8/7/2018, Gary H., OC
78 Seeking Advice
Faced with the horrible prospect of an unwanted proposal from that toad, Mr. Collins, Lizzy Bennet decides that a little friendly advice and an offer of assistance is just what is needed to set matters straight.Pride and Prejudice, K+, English, Humor, words: 2k+, favs: 237, follows: 94, 1/20/2019, Elizabeth, Mr. Collins, Mr. Darcy
1k+ Our Lady of Longbourn »
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.Pride and Prejudice, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 32, words: 98k+, favs: 3k+, follows: 1k+, updated: 1/6/2019 published: 12/18/2018
833 An Incident at the Royal Rest Inn »
A savage storm, two distressed young couples, and an exhausted nursemaid change the courses of two little lives. Twenty years later, it becomes the burden of Fitzwilliam Darcy to discover and reveal the truth. But who will thank him and who will despise him for his efforts?Pride and Prejudice, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 25, words: 64k+, favs: 802, follows: 520, updated: 12/18/2018 published: 3/21/2018
604 Random Acts of Kindness »
A moving sermon leads to a random act of kindness that impacts the lives of the Darcys and changes the course of their story. What will be the final result for Elizabeth and Darcy?Pride and Prejudice, T, English, Friendship & Romance, chapters: 19, words: 55k+, favs: 1k+, follows: 575, updated: 4/14/2018 published: 3/31/2018, Elizabeth, Georgiana, Mr. Darcy
206A Life Worth Living »
Kyoko and Ren are starting their married life together and Kyoko's star is rising fast. In her typical fashion she is intent on dragging others to the top with her. Kyoko issues her "little sister", Maria, a challenge she just can't pass up. Sequel to Always With You. ON HIATUS.Skip Beat!, T, English, Friendship & Drama, chapters: 12, words: 35k+, favs: 215, follows: 287, updated: 2/24/2013 published: 11/21/2012, Kyoko M., Maria
847 Dear Senpai »
Lory has conceived yet another devious scheme, wrapped in the guise of a LoveMe assignment. All the girls have to do is to write at least one letter a week to the person they respect the most. Simple… right?Skip Beat!, T, English, Humor & Romance, chapters: 35, words: 46k+, favs: 647, follows: 376, updated: 11/5/2012 published: 10/8/2011, Kyoko M., Ren
251Chase the Sun »
Old West Challenge. Kyoko discovers that everything that she has worked for and believed in was nothing but dust and tumbleweeds. Now she must shape her own destiny by chasing the sun. ON HIATUSSkip Beat!, T, English, Western & Romance, chapters: 14, words: 56k+, favs: 150, follows: 201, updated: 7/27/2012 published: 7/26/2011, Kyoko M., Ren
1k+ The Shadow's Heart »
Sasaya Yuu is returning to Japan with an armload of new scripts and a gleam in her eye. This time she has set her sights on Mogami Kyoko as her lead actress. How will Kyoko do on stage? Part 2 of "Patience is its Own Reward" Yuu&Ichii, Kyoko&Ren,Skip Beat!, K+, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 59, words: 208k+, favs: 722, follows: 439, updated: 4/14/2012 published: 4/29/2010, Kyoko M., Ren
882 Hidden in Plain Sight »
LME has seen better days; Kyoko was forced to return home by her mother and Tsuruga Ren has gone back to the States to resume his true identity. So who is the new kid making entertainment news… and why is Saena so angry?Skip Beat!, T, English, Friendship & Humor, chapters: 27, words: 106k+, favs: 813, follows: 378, updated: 1/16/2012 published: 3/5/2011, Kyoko M.