For this was not a war fought by sense and logic; this was a war fought by starving men in holes in the ground, fighting for ideals that no longer made any sense. (Harry/Ruth, rated M for sex, violence, war, etc.)

When Harry is absent from the Grid the newcomer Ruth Evershed finds herself being blackmailed by the new Section Head. How fortunate then that she meets a helpful stranger. Kudos created characters belong the Kudos the rest in my own

A new multi-chapter fic starting after Danny's death and continuing on from there. This is somewhat AU in that Harry's still married to Jane, but it does follow along canon lines in terms of ops etc. Kudos still own what's theirs, but I've enjoyed flushing out some of the characters that never made an appearance in canon. Dates are from Harry's diary. Reviews make my day! Best, S.C

As a young man, Harry Pearce was sent to Galway on a dangerous mission. Now, twenty years later, his past has come calling. Sent once more into the breach, Harry will have to face the dark deeds that haunt his past, and the one woman he thought he'd never see again. Now complete.

An AU situation featuring the S9 team, but with the focus firmly on HR. Some romance, some team silliness, and a few other bits and pieces which took my fancy. Written quickly to honour the birthdays of three (past and present) writers in the fandom.

This one-shot is in response to a writing prompt: "In a world where everyone wears a mask, it's a privilege to see a soul." The story is set after Ruth comes back from Cyprus and told from her point of view. As always, Kudos owns the characters included here.

In the Chalk Pit, Elly Griffiths gives us one line to describe what happens between Ruth and Nelson. I didn't feel that was enough, so here is my take on what really went on upstairs. I don't own the characters, but I love them, so I'm borrowing them for a bit. Reviews are always appreciated. Cheers, S.C.

This is a crossover fic featuring Harry and Ruth from Spooks, and Harry (Nelson) and Ruth from the Ruth Galloway novels by Elly Griffiths. While a knowledge of these novels will help, it is not necessary. As the title suggests, the bulk of the story takes place on a full moon, so things happen. Told in 3 chapters, which will be posted quickly.

I always felt that Ruth's shooting of Rigaut would have left her traumatised, which it did, but in this story I am examining that time in more detail. I have kept Ros alive after the hotel bombing. 13 chapters.

Set in in 1814 after Napoleon's defeat and exile to Elba, Major General Sir Harry Pearce is a worn-out Army officer returning from years on campaign with his home life in tatters. The thought of the London Season fills him with dread until he is introduced to his god-daughter's chaperone, Miss Ruth Evershed.

AU one-shot set today, the 11th of November 2016. Just an idea that came to me this morning while listening to songs by Leonard Cohen (RIP). As always no copyright infringement is intended. All characters belong to Kudos. Hope you enjoy and please review. Cheers, S.C.

A one shot, two hander, set in S8, two days after the death of Jo Portman. Angsty, but hopeful.

Alternate Universe. January 1944, and World War II is moving towards its climax. Young Intelligence cadet Ruth Evershed is selected for a special mission in France - to become the liaison with a German asset. But is the SS officer she is sent to meet all that he appears to be? Warning: Contains descriptions of the Nazi atrocities that took place in the concentration camps.

Set 2 years after Ruth has left London, she is living in a small town in Germany, and she receives an encrypted note. I am telling this story in longer chapters, and so it should be wrapped up in 5 chapters.

When Harry is called to a meeting with Richard Dolby he doesn't know what to expect and what he hears sends his world reeling. Set towards the latter part of series 6 and early series 7.

Another Harry & Ruth tale. This one is set after the end of S10, with Ruth having not returned to London at the beginning of S8. What will she find there when she does? Is Harry even alive? 23 chapters in all.

Set somewhere, some time in S10, this is an AU scenario which is unlikely to have happened in any universe, let alone canon. I can't tell you anything about it, and you'll see why as you begin reading. Definitely one shot only (!)

This is my offering for Ruth's birthday - April 29th. A 2-shot set some time in S8, not long after Ruth returns. Mildly amusing rather than humorous, more whimsy than laugh-out-loud. Enjoy!

It may be Harry's game, but Ruth has the final move. The end of Season 10 redux.

Set late S4. Champagne, ball gowns, black tie and Spooks.

Ruth has to step beyond the role of desk spook and venture undercover, putting her in a position Harry is not at all happy about.

It only takes a moment to realise.

How the events of the first ever episode may have seemed to those not on the Grid. Certain characters, the storyline and script belong to Kudos. Interpretation and other inventions belong to me.

With the events after Albany feeling eerily familiar, Ruth need only make one decision to stop the pattern of the past from repeating. All characters belong to Kudos/BCC.

"He still sees her. Not as a ghost precisely; but an echo, a thought, a memory." After Ruth's death, Harry struggles to let her go. Inspired by 'River', currently showing on BBC1.

When Malcolm suddenly has to drop out of a day at The Oval with Harry for the Fifth Ashes Test, someone else has to step in to replace him. Set sometime mid series 5 - Harry and Ruth with sizeable cameo's from Malcolm, Zaf, Adam and Wes. Epilogue now added.

A place to collect the Spooks drabbles that sometimes pop into my head.

Set after the closing of the movie, "Spooks: The Greater Good", how will Harry deal with life on the run, especially since Ruth has died and his reputation is in tatters? A Harry-centric tale.

Ruth suspects all is not well with Harry and is determined to make him open up. This story is set between episodes 5.4 and 5.5 and involves the death of a character, but not in the way you think.

Set after Lucas jumps off the Enver Tower at the end of series 9. As the ramifications over Albany start, Ruth comes to realise that she still needs the one person she's been pushing away - but does he still need her?

Harry and Ruth are paired together on an operation at the most inappropriate of times. Set mid S9 but with no Vaughan.

A collection of 26 unrelated oneshots (one for each letter of the alphabet) each entitled "[blank] Me". Inspired by a post on tumblr. Hopefully that makes sense, if not it will when you read!

Something is wrong with Harry, and her colleagues expect Ruth to know what to do about it. Set late-ish in S9, this story is not altogether serious. Told from Ruth's POV. One shot ... definitely.

A hopefully light-hearted Easter story featuring several members of The Grid. Set sometime in s5

Set amongst the tension of series nine. Ruth overhears a conversation on the Grid and suddenly realises how much she and Harry affect the day to day harmony of the team.

Set later is S.8, Ruth has to spend the night in a safe house. Who will be sent to provide her with much needed protection? AU scenario. One shot only. (And I have wanted to write something for these two for some time, but had to find the right background for them.)

When Harry decides to pay Jane a quick pre Christmas visit matters do not go according to plan. A short sequel to 'Next'. What was created by Kudos belongs to Kudos. What is created by me is mine.

Harry decides that the blunt approach is best. Second chapter now added.

A sequel (of sorts) to Christmas Memories, though you won't be lost if you've not read that one first. Harry and Ruth are working on the Grid on New Year's Eve and each has decided to make a resolution for the coming year.

My original NYE fic, set as 2010 became 2011. Harry & Ruth can't seem to speak to one another in complete and comprehensible sentences. One shot.

A hopefully light-hearted short story set on NYE that loosely follows on from my previous ones. Happy New Year and all the best for 2015.

Christmas, snow, Harry, Ruth. Short piece, probably a oneshot.

Harry and Ruth share memories of Christmas.

Set after 8.6, just a short one-shot inspired in part by the song, "Nobody does it better". All characters belong to Kudos and no copyright infringement is intended. Reviews are very much appreciated. Cheers, S.C.

Ruth falls for a man and thinks he could be the one, but he knows her by an alias. In order to tell him her real name, she needs to have Harry approve an S24.

Another story featuring Jane Townsend, set around 3 months after "Surprise Encounter". Part follow-up, part companion piece, this is a Harry & Ruth story, with lashings of Jane. 5 chapters.

Harry is feeling depressed and lonely as Remembrance Day approaches. Ruth's death was only the last in a long series making him question himself and the nature of his service to the state. Can an unexpected ghost from his past make him feel that he has not wasted his life? Kudos has the character copyright.

Set early in S9, after 9.1, this is a short story in 4 chapters – a one-shot which got away from me. Harry and Ruth, with no-one else, and no plot to speak of. While not altogether serious, nor could it be classified as humorous, and nor is it original. Just some quite gentle Harry and Ruth.

One-shot in honour of Sir Harry's birthday tomorrow. Set sometime in early S9, this fic was inspired by a picture of a pair of slippers. Characters borrowed from Kudos. Hope you enjoy and please review if you have a moment.

The first of two one-shots I have written in honour of Harry's birthday on November 1st. The fic explains itself. An AU situation within the canon storyline. Perhaps Spooks would have been better had this been allowed to happen.

Harry apologizes to Ruth.

What happens when Harry receives an invitation from Ruth while she is still in exile? Of course, he can't ignore the invitation. Harry-centric in 12 chapters. Rating will increase later.

Harry poses a question in the midst of S9 at a time when he and Ruth can see anything but each other.

What will it take for Harry to reconsider his future? This story is set around 7 months after the end of S.10. Definitely one shot.

Set immediately post-10.6. Proof that family comes in many forms, even for the formidable Harry Pearce. Features a goodly dose of Harry and Malcolm, plus a few others. This is a multi-chapter fic, but will be short-ish, unlike my main obsession, Hook, Line & Sinker. BBC/Kudos own what's theirs, the rest is my own work.

Short, 5 chapter fic inspired by HR always live on's most recent fic "Three's a Crowd" and by the song "The music played" by Matt Morno that I heard again on the radio recently. Set after Ruth's return in S8, but George is not killed. All characters belong to Kudos and no copyright infringement is intended. Reviews are very much appreciated. Cheers, S.C.

AU. After the end of s10 Harry and Ruth are in permanent deep cover and on the run. Eventually settling into new identities and a new life as far removed from the Grid as possible, can they ever really escape the shadows of their previous existence or will one particular ghost drag them back one last time? Kudos/BBC own theirs, the rest is my own.

A one-shot set in an Alternate Universe in which Harry and Ruth are in a secret relationship. In my little world, 5.5 never happened though it doesn't really matter when this takes place after 5.3.

A(nother) post S.10 AU fic ... in 6 chapters, beginning in 2016. The inspiration for this fic came from a review (by NatesDate) for an old fic, in which she commented on the improbability both of Ruth dying from being stabbed by a little bit of glass, and of Harry not being extradited to the US after Ruth's death'. The back story is what drives this.

When confirmed old maid Ruth Evershed meets Sir Henry Pearce, a baronet engaged in secret work for the War Office, sparks are sure to fly. But in the strict society of Regency England, will this most unlikely of couples ever manage to find happiness?

One-shot set in S5 before Ruth's exile. Something I threw together this weekend when I remembered TheChicaChic's challenge over on AO3. The plot is rather thin, but I hope you enjoy anyway. All characters belong to Kudos and no copyright infringement is intended. Reviews are very much appreciated. Cheers, S.C.

Ruth tries to sort out her feelings for George by writing them down. Inspired by Delta Rae's "If I Loved You."

An AU one-shot set sometimes series 2. This isn't serious, just something silly. "The damn Americans won't be satisfied until they've managed to bastardize the entire English language."

Sequel to A Rough Night, I wrote this originally as an epilogue to that story, but have since decided that it works better as a one-shot as its style is quite different. Set twenty eight years later in New York, and though rather sad, I hope it's not depressing. This fic is for r4ven3 whose generous feedback, support and encouragement help me become a better writer. Thank you, S.C.

One-shot set in S5 after Havensworth and inspired by and written for TheGrrlGeek's Harry's Feet challenge on archiveofourown. Hope you enjoy and please leave a review. Cheers, S.C.

AU fluff. Ruth has a secret.

Set sometime after 9.4, Ruth has a dream that makes her rethink her choices. In honour of Sir Harry's birthday (I'm sure this is exactly what he would have wanted for it), a very smutty one-shot. Characters borrowed from Kudos. Please review if you have a moment.

Slight AU one shot set after 9.1. Rated T for slight language. It's been a week. Since they buried Ros. Since he proposed. Since she turned him down.

Harry's back at work and Ruth and Nico are now living with him. I originally intended this to be a multi-chapter fic, but it's turned out to be a one-shot. M-rated sequel to Hope Springs as promised (it really makes much more sense if you read that story first). All characters are borrowed from Kudos. Thanks for reading and please review if you have a moment.

Two-shot set near the end of S3. Danny's birthday celebration has unexpected consequences for at least two members of the team. Inspired by a certain photo, this was a lot of fun to write and should definitely not be taken too seriously. All characters borrowed from Kudos for a little bit. Enjoy and please review.

Malcolm, Harry, a bottle of whisky, a piano and grief.

"You know, it wouldn't surprise me if it was all quite chaste, in a frightfully out-dated, Brief Encounter kind of " Ruth contemplates Mani's assessment of hers and Harry's connection, and whether it is still enough for A 2-shot, set late in T-rated at

AU one-shot set in early series 9 and inspired by the song "Surround me with your love" by 3-11 Porter. All characters belong to Kudos and no copyright infringement is intended. Reviews are very much appreciated. Cheers, S.C.

Fun little one-shot set sometime in season 3 inspired by a recent book discussion in "3-words, 8-letters" and re-watching Spooks Season 1. Hope you enjoy, and if you have a moment, please review.

After Ruth leaves England, it takes her a while to find her feet, but no matter how hard she tries, she cannot forget one man, so she sends him a postcard... Set after episode 5.5, this story is very M-rated and is really just an excuse for writing lots of smut, so you have been warned. All characters belong to Kudos; I'm just borrowing them for a little bit.

A late night, some flu medicine, whiskey, and thou ... Who is there to look after Harry when he's poorly? A one-shot, set late in S.8, not to be taken seriously.

Fuelled by alcohol, Ruth reaches for the phone. There is only one man on her mind and only one subject.

When writing The View From Langley I wondered how similarly or differently s10 might have ended had Jim Coaver survived and made Harry see sense while staying as close as possible to the original script, so here it is. In this version, no-one else has to die. The political background and my characters carry on from TVFL. BBC/Kudos own what is theirs, the rest is my own.

Ruth has been away from the UK for some time, having left in a huff and a hurry early in S.10. She is back in the UK for a reason. This is a one-shot which bloated into two chapters. Massively AU.

AU about Ruth and Harry meeting when they are younger. Set in the 1990s while Ruth is at university and moving on from there. Reviews are always welcome and very much appreciated.

Beginning in the aftermath of Danny Hunter's death, this fic is told in a series of hidden scenes which follows Ruth as she deals with each of her Section D colleagues who sacrifice their lives to the job. While each chapter stands alone, there is also a story arc for Ruth and Harry, as they develop a ritual together to deal with the deaths of their friends.

When Ruth wakes up in Harry's bed after the office Christmas party is it a disaster, a cause for celebration or a blessing in disguise? AU story with characters from season 8, loosely following the plot from that series and beyond, but mostly containing Christmas fluff with a little angst thrown in for good measure. Reviews are always appreciated.

Harry and Ruth discuss their age difference.

Alternative season 10 storyline. When Russian Minister Ilya Gavrik and his wife come to London, quickly followed by the CIA, a drama that started in Berlin more than thirty years ago comes to a head. Will Harry succeed in keeping secret events that could destroy him and wreck the tentative steps he and Ruth have taken towards each other in the aftermath of Albany?

This one-shot begins the morning after "On The Other Side Of Despair" ends. Harry and Ruth are living in their house on the south coast, and Malcolm and Jude are staying for the weekend. Ruth and Harry are both curious about the nature of the relationship between Malcolm and Jude, who are sharing a room. Note M rating.

Harry stares at her a moment, taking in the red hue of her cheeks and the slight labor to her breathing. Than with a smile, he pushes his chair back and circles the table, his hand gripping the back of her chair as he leans over. "Have dinner with me tonight and I'll explain everything."

This story - in 3 chapters - opens a little over two weeks after Harry gave away Albany to save Ruth. Both are on suspension. How to communicate? Ruth has an idea, but is it a good one?

It's the most wonderful time of the year. A bit of fluffy holiday love involving Secret Santa's, some mistletoe, and Section D.

What if Harry and Ruth had the confidence to go after the one thing they wanted all those years ago? Each other. What would have happened without the years of feelings kept under the surface. AU, HR, set series two and going on from there. Finally complete.

Written shortly after season 9 aired, and featuring the team as we knew it in 9.8. A bit of Harry/Ruth fun to atone for the dark subject matter of the previous story. There is a plot if you look really hard, but it's just an excuse to have some fun with them. Harry and Ruth must go undercover together; will this bring them closer together or drive them further apart?

A HR story from the end of 9-1. Harry and Ruth's conversation on the rooftop, after turning down his proposal. Going on from there. Now complete.

Written before season 10 aired. Harry survives the Inquiry, and his first task back is to provide security for an environmental conference. Matters take an unexpected turn, and becomes personal for both Harry and Ruth.

Ruth and Harry try to balance work and their new relationship amidst the chaos of the Grid. Set post9 AU.

When Ruth faces a major challenge in her life, Harry offers her his support and their friendship begins to blossom into something more. H/R. Set after 5.4 but as if 5.5 didn't happen.

Set during mid S9 amidst the angst of Ruth's rejection

Set from late in 10.06. What if Dimitri had gone outside the bunker 30 seconds earlier? How would this have affected the outcome of 10.06?

Set at the end of Season 9, Episode 1. What if Harry hadn't accepted that they couldn't be more together than they are right now?

Set some time early in S10. Not true to plot. Chiefly a H & R story. Somewhat AU. Follows on from my recent story, "Love In Ruins". Can stand alone, but makes more sense if you read "Love In Ruins" first.

Set some time early in S10. Totally AU. A totally fictional scenario, presenting an opportunity for H & R to advance their relationship.

Set from the end of Episode 5.04, after the end of Havensworth. A light-hearted look at some possibilities for Ruth and Harry had they not hesitated.

Set almost 2 years after the end of Series 10. Lots of angst, but I promise the mood will lift. My aim in writing this is to repair the mess the writers/producers left us in at series end.

Some AU H/R smut.

Takes place between seasons 9 and 10, and attempts to explain why Harry and Ruth were so relaxed with each other at the start of season 10.

A Valentine's Day fic for all of those thwarted in love. This piece of fluff and misdirection came to me and it wouldn't rest until it was revealed.

New Years Eve, spooks and scrabble... and maybe some Harry/Ruth too. A little fic about forgiveness and moving on. Post S9, S10 non-compliant.

An alternative ending to episode 10.6.

Set post 5x05. Jo takes a holiday to Cyprus to visit her cousin. Whilst there she makes some enlightening discoveries. Eventual Harry/Ruth.

Harry visits Ruth after the Albany fiasco. Set immediately post-9. H/R, rated M.

Set Post 9.3 Ruth's resolution to herself to set things right. Christmassy H/R.

An AU first meeting between H/R. What the title suggests. Very silly fluff. Hopes to bring a giggle.

Mid S4 H/R fluff. 6 chapters in all if you like it.

Post S9. Harry's on secondment and Ruth's been given some advice on her relationship with him. Light-hearted fluff with a dollop of naughtiness. And penguins...

Harry shivered, but smiled as he stepped onto the sand, lifting his face to the sun. Even after almost a year, he hadn't managed to rid himself of the routine of early mornings.

HR get musical, will it bring them together? Fluff :D

First time fic. Harry and Ruth. Late night on the Grid. Ruth chooses to say 'Yes'...a lot.

Harry, Ruth, music, fluff.

Harry and Ruths "tete-a-tete" phone conversation from 9.2 with a much fluffier outcome!

Harry's being protective, Ruth's not happy about it. Where can it all go wrong?

Ruth and Harry on a simple assignment. What can go wrong?

Harry, Ruth, coffee with a dash of whisky and a late night conversation...

Set post S9, the repercussions of Lucas's actions are still being felt and life is set to change for Harry and Ruth.

Fluffy Valentine's nonsense. Ruth does Harry a favour, which leads to...well, you'll see. Now complete.

An awkward moment with a towel and several misunderstandings, all set at a hotel conference mid S8

An hour in the life of Mike, the MI5 driver assigned to Harry Pearce. Set towards the end of 9.8. Warning: description of a corpse.

Harry has a bit of a shock, to say the least as his life is turned upside down. He's going to need help from someone! Fluffy.

Lighthearted fluffy xmas fic! Set after 9.1, the rest of the series doesn't exist in this fic! Section D get involved in a plan to get Harry and Ruth together for the festive holidays! RE-UPLOADED BECAUSE OF EDITING.

Harry and Ruth, angst free. Fluffy, romantic and hopefully happy.

Harry and Ruth are 'courting' and doing things the old fashioned way.

Harry and Ruth adjust to being a couple. A sequel of sorts to "Interesting State".

This was never a part of his master plan. H/R. Set sometime after series 8.

Ruth's not a big fan of Halloween, and she's certainly not enjoying this one so far. Can circumstances change and make it more of a treat for her? Mainly T rated but a rating increase in later chapters.

a VERY alternative version of the bus scene in 4.10

It took him another six months to find her. Ironically, the ideal candidate to help him search was the very person he was looking for. Harry/Ruth

Another pea fic: a certain couple are planning a week away for their stag do, hen do and wedding.....much mischief inside!

A senior MI5 officer gives a lecture at GCHQ and meets a certain analyst... Just random fluff set pre 2.2