Who killed Mr. Green? Concerned for Anna's welfare and exasperated by Scotland Yard, Mrs. Hughes decides to make her own inquiries. This is set sometime in Season 6 and assumes there has been at least one wedding at Downton Abbey. Parallel to the pursuit of the killer, a little Mr. and Mrs. Carson romance unfolds as well. NO SPOILERS.

A moment between husband and wife in the kitchen downstairs, and speculation about what happens after. He wonders if she is upset with him, but her response, a kiss, and an endearing nickname reassure him otherwise. UPDATE: Originally a one-shot, now an intermittent continuing story.

Secrets are Mrs Carson's specialty and the one Mrs Patmore has brought to her attention requires a fair amount of her skill

Sometimes, fate deals an unfortunate hand, and all seems lost. But even the darkest cloud has a silver lining.

Where Mr and Mrs Carson are just wed.

A collection of stories based on prompts from the Chelsie Prompts blog on Tumblr. Ratings may change per chapter and prompt. All of the stories will be Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes. Other characters may appear from time to time.

They are Charlie and Elsie to one another, at long last. A (very fluffy) sequel to my first story, "All the Difference." Takes place the evening after the final scene in 6x01.

Carson's last cricket match for the Downton Abbey team before his retirement with Elsie. Set one month after their return from their honeymoon as shown in 'The Acquisition of Memories'. Unexpected one shot from an author who thought they had nothing more to say on behalf of ANY DA characters. This one just struck me this morning and I hope that it is 'Well struck, Sir.' BorneToFlow

Charles falls ill, and Elsie worries. Angst, but not too terrible. Inspired by Sarah McLachlan's "Hold On." One-shot. Complete.

After spending the Season together in London, Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson decide to keep in touch.

Present day AU. Charles and Elsie, newly married and newly retired have set up house in York. Health and intimacy issues pose new challenges for the (mostly) happy couple. Fair amount of Richobel in this one, as well.

Embarking on their honeymoon, Charles and Elsie begin to process the events of their wedding day and those leading up to it. A series of internal reflections; lengthy, fun & sometimes in-depth conversations; &, interspersed with requisite amounts of playful holiday fun & honeymoon adult times. From Ch19 rating is a tasteful but strong M. Some S5/6 JF canon is blissfully ignored.

Charles and Elsie have 25 days to admit their true feelings. Written for the Chelsie Christmas Challenge.

Answer to chelsiefan's Christmas Prompt Challenge. Follow the Carsons through the month of December 1925. Slightly AU and fluff as fluff can get.

Mrs. Hughes finds herself a bit flustered around a certain butler. Takes place the morning after the final scene in 6x01. Pure fluff.

Charles and Elsie adapt to their new life.

A very AU story based on a picture of our very own butler as an executioner in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. What if this executioner met Elsie Hughes under less than favorable circumstances?

Change comes to the Carson household. Post-canon/S7 Chelsie.

When growing insecurities threaten the engagement of Elsie Hughes to Charles Carson, what waste land awaits them? Canon-divergent AU beginning with S6ep1. Whether the story returns to canon, you'll have to keep reading to find out!

Musings on a marriage. Posted originally on Tumblr.

Charles and Elsie fight over what's between them. I do believe it's going to get M.

She was his. And he was hers. And this was their world. Chelsie fluff. Post-canon/continuation fic/Series 7. Rated T to be safe, more for what is implied than for what is described.

Mrs. Hughes is apprehensive about some "aspects" of marriage that she had not considered when she accepted Mr. Carson. This story explores her internal agonies as she tries to come to terms with the problems of a woman in "late middle age" approaching marriage for the first time. Meanwhile, Mr. Carson is dealing with his own demons in a related matter.

Because what else does one write for KOUW for her birthday besides a fic involving Chelsie and cricket whites? ;) Happy Birthday, lovely!

Charles had witnessed many deaths in his seventy years and he had felt each one acutely. Now he felt empty.

He never meant for any of it to happen. He had been minding his own business reading the paper out in the garden when she had plonked herself down on his lap as if she belonged there. My take on "whiskers" from the tumblr chelsie-prompts.

A birthday fic for Mistressdickens, with cover art designed by Dameofdownstairs! This one-shot is set the evening before the Carsons' wedding, and can be considered a prequel to "Shift." Enjoy!

Changes seem to keep coming Elsie Hughes (Carson)'s way as she continues to settle into life with her new husband. The secret keeper, however, will have to contend with her own long hidden truths as a dark entity makes itself known in the Abbey. Story begins not longer after Christmas Special S6 ends, so spoilers abound.

Some nights, sleep doesn't come easy

That first night together is met with no small amount of trepidation

Season 3 AU. Matthew didn't inherit Mr. Swire's fortune and was unable to save Downton Abbey. The Crawleys are forced to sell their home and move to their house in Eryholme. This is Carson's story. Oneshot.

It's their wedding day - the happiest day of their lives. Finally Mrs Hughes and Mr Carson tie the know. A little one shot that stars at the wedding reception and explores her feelings. (I wish this was T)

After the honeymoon. Speculation on a relaxed Carson.

Simply put - a wedding night fic.

s6 pre-episode 1 SPOILERLERRT! Speculation on some spoilers from the beginning of s6.

Where Mr and Mrs Carson are retired. [Lyrics by Rascall Flatts' Bless the Broken Road.']

s6 pre-episode 1 SPOILERLERRT! A oneshot inspired by that gorgeous forehead kiss. In which I speculate that her hands are tightly clutched together at her waist.

Experimental one-shot detailing the Carson's wedding night (tumblr request)

Mrs. Patmore takes matters into her own hands and it leads to a long overdue conversation between Butler and Housekeeper. Spoilers for Season 6.

A slightly steamy Chelsie in honor of our Mona for her birthday! When Mr. Carson makes a decision...he makes a decision. Probably OOC, but lots of fun regardless.

When the past catches up with the present, it isn't always easy to deal with its consequences. Alternate Universe fic, almost spoiler free, includes a very proper Butler and a very different role for the person we normally know as Housekeeper Elsie Hughes. Will often not be safe for work.

A collection of one-shots featuring Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes, using a set of prompts written by Kissman - one prompt for each letter of the alphabet. Some fluff and some angst. High angst updates will include a warning at the beginning of the chapter. A few chapters may include S5 spoilers, but there will ALWAYS be a spoiler warning at the top of the chapter.

Every now and then, the chelsie-anon leaves prompts in my ask, for which I am very grateful. I am uploading the finished stories here for both pleasure and keeping things organised. Reviews are very much appreciated. Rating from fluffy K to steamy M!

After spending a few minutes with Mrs. Carson, Mr. Carson appears at dinner a bit ... off. A birthday gift for brenna-louise.

What fascinates Mr. Carson on the night of his wedding?

This is the story of a house - and the people whose love makes it a home.

Chelsie fluffy smutty thing: Married, pillow-talk about bairns, lives they didn't have, sex to heal old wounds. I don't know, blame the champagne buzz. Happy New Year!

Spoilers for season 5 including Christmas Special. Follows Carson and Hughes through their search for a cottage & explores the changes in their relationship.

In the midst of the Great War, the secret past of Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes closes in on them. No Season 5 Spoilers.

What happens when Father Christmas visits the nursery at Downton? (Carson/Hughes pairing with appearances by Mary Crawley, Edith Crawley, Tom Branson, Sybbie, George, & Marigold)

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes have been arguing non-stop. What happens when it finally comes to a head?

A snowy Christmas Eve for Charles & Elsie ... pure fluff!

If only he could be Charles all the time

Follow Charles and Elsie in their journey to fight back cold. A collection of 300 words Chelsie drabbles (all of them, seriously) - it's strongly possible for this to become a thing. Rated K, might go up to T and even M.

My imagined confrontation between Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Carson and Mr. Green.

Collaboration of kouw and deeedeee for KISSMAN'S BIRTHDAY! Mrs Hughes has some new underwear. Sexy sexy. NSFW.

A collection of Chelsie ficlets inspired by a list of prompts all phrased "[blank] me" posted by askboxmemes on tumblr.

The yearly cricket match is being played on a beautiful English summer's day and the status quo is suddenly completely overthrown. Rating subject to change.

Series of drabbles, having one thing in common: a measure of time. All drabbles stand alone (if not, it will be in the author's note). Angst, romance, fluff. Ratings K thru M. Chapter 15 picks up with a Choose Your Own Adventure style of ficcing. Don't hesitate to vote!

An AU pairing of Mr. Breghert with a certain Scottish housekeeper. Published originally on Tumblr

This is mainly a Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes story set during Series 5. However, Richard Clarkson will appear, as will Isobel Crawley to a lesser extent. As a ghost from Charles's past re-emerges, will he choose his past over his present? Does the Butler appreciate what he has here and now?

Ugh, you guys, it was my first Chelsie fic. A Carson/Hughes drabble in response to kouw's request on tumblr. Lady Rosamund's maid gets the double-barrel glare in the servants' hall.

It was their time, given to them.

After the 2013 Christmas Special. It all started with a day at the beach. Extremely extended ending! This has it all; intrigue, romance, angst, irony, betrayal, humor, more romance, London, seduction, healing and Chelsie! Key characters; Carson, Hughes, Thomas, Mary, Beryl, Edith, Molesley, Mrs. Butte, Miss Baxter, Anna and Bates. COMPLETE! 2014 Highclere Award- 'Chelsie Fluff'

Carson. Hughes. A bottle of vodka...

Elsie leaves Downton. How long will it take Charles to realize it was a mistake to let her go? ...A touch of angst, and whole lot of Chelsie lovin' :) Will definitely be going M :) xoxo

What if Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes had behaved differently during 3x3?

A DRABBLE inspired by a chelsie -anon Prompt on Tumblr.

As Christmas draws closer, Mrs Hughes begins to contemplate her life at Downton Abbey.

Mr. Carson is ill. While caring for him, Mrs. Hughes makes a startling discovery. She accidentally comes across his diary and is shocked to find that the entries within are addressed to her! Takes place after Series 3 but before Series 4. Revisits all our favorite Chelsie moments from Series 1, 2, and 3. Cover image by brenna-louise!

Set during the 6 months after Matthew's death. Carson and Hughes are tangoing over the line of propriety. O'Brien notices... WIP. Chap 5 up!

Missing scenes from Mrs Hughes' health scare. Complete.

What was it she had said to Mrs Patmore? Something about everyone having their heart broken at one point or another… One shot.

As the prospect of retirement looms for the Butler of Downton Abbey will Charles and Elsie finally part ways or will they find happiness and fulfilment together? This story is set at some point after Series 4.

Charles worries about the future, but Elsie manages to put his mind at ease. Carson/Hughes AU. Contains sexually explicit content.

Series 4 spoilers! Extended ending for Episode 2. All Chelsie, all the time!

For weeks, they've been on edge as they waited for Elsie's test results. Now the wait is over. What happens when they decide to share the wine that same evening? SPOILERS FOR SERIES THREE!

They welcome each other home (drabble) (warning: mature content)

A sleepless night for Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Carson leads to an unexpected confession. Spoiler Alert: Post Season 3 Finale!

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes discuss the rights of friends. Spoilers for Series 3, episode 1 & 2. Minor spoiler for speculation episode 3

Mr. Carson has fallen ill with the Spanish flu and it's up to Mrs. Hughes to see him through the crisis.

Collaboration fic written with the lovely Tartan Robes, based on her idea. After he'd decided he won't follow Lady Mary to Haxby, Mr. Carson sits in his pantry and tries to come to terms with certain feelings. Carson/Hughes.

Set in season 2 when Charles is considering leaving Downton. Elsie is upset and accidentally has a little too much wine to drink. Rated a strong T, just to be safe.

Spoilers for 2.02 - Elsie goes to see Charles after that day to make sure that he is well again. And well... maybe they are only friends. But what if they're not?

She had sworn herself to have no regrets…. What if Elsie Hughes had accepted Joe Burns proposal in 1913?

Total crack fic. Charles and the other men of the household deal with synchonicity of certain cyclical events among the women of the household. Silly fluffiness.