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Captain Wentworth's Christmas Carol »
On Christmas Day in the year 1809, Frederick is visited by the ghost of Captain Jacob Marley and three Spirits. Jane Austen's Persuasion meets Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.Persuasion, K+, English, chapters: 5, words: 13k+, favs: 65, follows: 22, updated: 12/12/2018 published: 12/3/2018
59 In Vino Veritas »
Anne accidentally gets drunk at Kellynch Hall. A short, four-chapter story set in late October 1814.Persuasion, K+, English, chapters: 4, words: 7k+, favs: 65, follows: 20, updated: 9/24/2018 published: 9/22/2018
114 Renaissance in Bath »
What if Sir Walter did not run into money troubles? While he remains at Kellynch Hall, the Crofts go to Bath instead. How do Anne and Frederick meet, and what obstacles will they have to overcome for their HEA?Persuasion, K+, English, chapters: 13, words: 24k+, favs: 113, follows: 46, updated: 4/17/2018 published: 2/27/2018
42 The Old Oak Tree »
A special oak tree is struck by lightning at Kellynch Hall, leading to an earlier resolution for Frederick and Anne. A short, three-chapter story.Persuasion, K, English, chapters: 3, words: 4k+, favs: 90, follows: 23, updated: 2/28/2018 published: 2/26/2018
17 Overpowering Happiness
A glimpse of Anne and Frederick's journey into parenthood.Persuasion, K+, English, words: 2k+, favs: 53, follows: 12, 10/2/2017
38 In Sickness and In Health »
Captain Wentworth is still resentful and indifferent towards Anne when she succumbs to a mild fever. What arises is a very unexpected entanglement.Persuasion, K+, English, chapters: 3, words: 6k+, favs: 142, follows: 41, updated: 9/8/2017 published: 9/5/2017
27 Her Innermost Thoughts
Anne accidentally leaves her journal in the garden at Uppercross Cottage, where it is found by none other than Frederick. One-shot.Persuasion, K+, English, words: 1k+, favs: 107, follows: 22, 8/11/2017
93 Trial by Fire »
In late October 1814, a fire at the Great House brings Anne to Kellynch Hall and into the frequent company of Captain Wentworth. This story includes elements of the present as well as flashbacks to their first engagement in 1806. It is set pre-Lyme and pre-Winthrop, so he has not yet entangled himself with Louisa nor come to terms with his true feelings for Anne. HEA as always!Persuasion, T, English, chapters: 15, words: 27k+, favs: 141, follows: 56, updated: 7/30/2017 published: 6/8/2017
13 New Discoveries
It's the day after Frederick and Anne's wedding. What new discoveries will Anne make in the morning light? Fluffy one-shot written for a monthly JA themed short story challenge. The theme was "The Others" (i.e., non-P&P stories).Persuasion, T, English, words: 979, favs: 73, follows: 16, 5/28/2017
58 Repentance »
Lady Russell and Anne are on their way to Bath when they become stranded by a snowstorm. The events that follow change the rest of the story. Reviews/comments are always appreciated!Persuasion, T, English, chapters: 22, words: 18k+, favs: 91, follows: 35, updated: 5/9/2017 published: 4/17/2017
8 Her Power With Him Was Gone For Ever
This is a "missing scene" story written from Captain Wentworth's POV. It is his first dinner at the Great House, where he meets Charles and Mary. A heavy dose of denial and a few wrong conclusions set the stage for the pain and suffering we all know will follow. One-shot. Reviews are always appreciated!Persuasion, K, English, words: 1k+, favs: 15, follows: 9, 4/9/2017
8 They Fell in Love Over Poetry
I have been working on a few "missing scene" stories. This is my take on the beginning of Captain Benwick and Louisa's courtship. One-shot.Persuasion, K, English, words: 1k+, favs: 6, follows: 4, 3/31/2017
21 A Fall at Winthrop »
What if Louisa fell at Winthrop, before Captain Wentworth entangled himself? The story starts in the middle of their conversation in the hedge-row.Persuasion, K, English, chapters: 5, words: 3k+, favs: 56, follows: 30, updated: 3/26/2017 published: 3/12/2017
13 Childhood Trip to Weymouth
The Elliots go to the seaside resort of Weymouth with Elizabeth, 3, and Anne, 1. One-shot.Persuasion, K, English, words: 965, favs: 13, follows: 3, 3/23/2017
11 Lady Russell is Humbled, Sort Of
Quick one-shot written for a monthly JA themed short story challenge. The theme was "The Best Set-Down".Persuasion, K, English, words: 796, favs: 13, follows: 5, 3/16/2017
32 A Kind Interference
An errant letter makes its way to Captain Wentworth in the spring of 1807. Just for fun :) One-shot.Persuasion, K, English, words: 823, favs: 70, follows: 27, 3/6/2017
21 Surprise at Kellynch Hall »
A surprise meeting at Kellynch Hall in October 1814 accelerates our story to its happy conclusion. 3 short chapters.Persuasion, K, English, chapters: 3, words: 1k+, favs: 58, follows: 21, updated: 3/3/2017 published: 3/1/2017
7 First Impressions
This is my take on how Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth first met that fateful summer of 1806. One-shot.Persuasion, K, English, words: 1k+, favs: 15, follows: 5, 2/27/2017