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?

After Mr. Bennet's untimely death and the cruel and unhappy marriages of Mrs. Bennet and Jane, Elizabeth is determined that wedding bells will never be her fate. So when Mr. Darcy makes an offer of marriage, she responds with an offer of her own - to be his mistress, but not his wife. Angst, HEA, some explicit content. REMOVED FROM FFN, POSTING ON AO3 UNDER "LUCYQ" AND SAME TITLE.

What if Elizabeth didn't receive a letter from Darcy following his disastrous proposal in Kent? What if Mr Darcy received some worrying news that altered his need for a wife? Darcy finds himself in urgent need of an heir and his quest to find a suitable wife drastically alters the events of Pride and Prejudice. Will they ever be able to overcome their misunderstandings?

Most everyone in his extended family is angry at Mr. Darcy, including at oft times his wife, Elizabeth. Can he do anything to damp down all this anger before it drives away everyone he loves?

Emma Crossley-Biggs, a PhD student from the Arts department, is sent as a guinea pig to search for the origins of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in a world-first quantum entanglement experiment. Trudy van der Hoeff, a PhD student in physics soon finds herself with more than a supporting role.

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

Tired and disillusioned by society, Mr Darcy decides to take a vacation, but most certainly not of the kind one would expect from a man of his consequence. No, to avoid turning bitter he decides it's time for a change and a drastic one. What he has not counted on is, that in doing so he could lose his heart. Now back!

After Mr. Darcy's disastrous proposal, and before Mr. Darcy's letter, Elizabeth gets her own Hunsford moment, courtesy of Mrs. Collins.

Elizabeth and the Gardiners journey to Derbyshire the previous summer, merely a week after the events at Ramsgate. When they call upon the great house of Pemberley, who should happen to return suddenly but the illustrious Mr. Darcy and his heart-broken sister. Cover art by Shannen Conlon.

Elizabeth and the Gardiners take their intended trip to the Lake District, no longer meeting Darcy at Pemberley. With the help of Wickham, events spiral out of control, leaving Darcy destitute of love for the rest of his life—until fate intervenes. What will Darcy do with his 2nd chance? E&D HEA. PREVIEW ONLY. Available on Amazon as "A Vision of the Path Before Him."

Elizabeth isn't the only Bennet sister with a brain. She just wasn't expecting it from her baby sister Lydia.

Mr Darcy visits Elizabeth Bennet when she stays home with a headache. Instead of rushing into his disastrous proposal, Elizabeth speaks first. Will this allow Elizabeth the chance to see the man who has ruined the lives of both her beloved sister and Mr Wickham in a different light? First attempt at a story - ever - so enjoy!

An unexpected twist of fate brings Mr. Darcy to a place he never imagined himself patronizing and where he once again crosses paths with Miss Elizabeth Bennet. She too had been brought here by an unforeseen and cruel twist of fate. Now they must strive to overcome the pain and taint of ruin to find happiness and a future in an unforgiving society who thrives on scandal.

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?

Mr. Collins, the Bennets' cousin, is a handsome, amiable gentleman, much to the surprise of his relations at Longbourn. He and Elizabeth easily fall into a close friendship. Mr. Collin's growing affection for Elizabeth does not go unnoticed by Mr. Darcy, prompting new twists and turns in this classic romance. (Elizabeth/Darcy HEA)

While at Netherfield, before the assembly, Mr. Darcy discovers a letter young Elizabeth wrote years earlier to her future husband.

First two chapters (in one post) only! ***What if Darcy began to change his ways much sooner than in canon? What if he realized long before Hunsford that he had been mistaken about Miss Bennet's regard for his friend and his own advice? Can he untangle the problems he has created and change on his own, guided by his dreams? Or will he need all the help he can get?

Elizabeth discovered she had a certain sensitivity even though it came from grief. A chance meeting leads her to meet Mr. Darcy, and they fall in love. But circumstances force them apart, drastic circumstances. Theirs is a love stronger than death. Excerpt only, pulled for publication.

P&P meets The Taming of the Shrew. As the first born, Elizabeth Bennet, had no role model to guide her in controlling her temper. Now she has gained quite the reputation. Mr. Bennet had to go to extreme means to force his eldest to consider love, but with her history who would consider approaching her? First five chapters only—pulled for publishing under pseudonym Cinnamon Worth.

A devastating tragedy brings two unlikely people together. Mary/Darcy

As the "Year Without a Summer" threatens estates throughout Britain, Elizabeth and Georgiana both go on journeys that take unexpected turns, while an unexpected romance emerges on Pemberley's grounds. (Third book in the Constant Love series, continuing Pride and Prejudice.)

Jane and Bingley's characters are slightly different than in canon.

An accident occurs just after Darcy hands Elizabeth the letter at Rosings Park which forces him to confront the depth of his feelings. Hopefully it is not too late. Elizabeth/Darcy

"She attracted him more than he liked... and, he resolved to be particularly careful that no sign of admiration should now escape him..." -Jane Austen

Darcy retreated to Pemberley to nurse his broken heart after Elizabeth rejected his proposal at Hunsford. Elizabeth, touring Derbyshire with the Gardiners, met Darcy in the grounds of Pemberley. Follow a new trajectory after they overcome their shyness to talk more openly than in canon. Book is now available on Kobo and Kindle. Author: Margaret Gale.

What if, during that quarter of an hour that the Bennet family waited to leave after the Netherfield ball, the prejudicial walls began to crumble.

What if Mr. Darcy met an unexpected acquaintance at the Netherfield ball? *I am a fanfiction writer, not a professional writer. Historical accuracy is not my goal, my goal is just to give pleasure with a short story.

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.

A sequel to Pride and Prejudice covering the early years of the married life of Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy. True love, new life, and tragic loss will all come to play in shaping the future lives of the young family at Pemberley and those dear to them. (Now continued in my latest story: Sunshine and Shadows.)

While the Bennet sisters are at Netherfield, scarlet fever strikes at Longbourn. Elizabeth's grief may cause her to act erratically, but what's Mr. Darcy's motive for lending a surprising- and seemingly reluctant- hand to treat her 'female hysteria'. Copyright 2017.

After his disastrous proposal at Huntsford, Mr. Darcy left the country for a while, and Elizabeth married another man. But she is now a widow - living in London, with an independent fortune - and try as he might, Mr. Darcy could never really forget her...

Elizabeth has turned Darcy down but he will not give up. Circumstances force a marriage but both parties are committed to winning this "battle of wills". Who will win when two very intelligent, very stubborn people match wits? HEA eventually!

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?

Elizabeth Bennet had often been called an excellent walker, and so she was; but even she would own that there was some small risk involved in taking such solitary walks.

ONE SHOT. Elizabeth has been pent up in Netherfield and simply needs to get out. However, her walk goes a little bit awry and leads to some interesting conversation with Mr. Darcy.

What if Wickham tried to compromise Elizabeth but Darcy intervened, leading to an earlier understanding between the two?

Ten years have passed since Darcy's disastrous marriage proposal to Elizabeth Bennet. Despite the regrets they both came to feel, they moved on with their lives. Now Elizabeth Fitzwilliam is returning to England a widow, and there may be a chance of rekindling a lost love.

Elizabeth Bennet decides on an entirely different approach to dancing at the Meryton Assembly. This is about novella length, complete in 7 chapters. (COMPLETE)

Darcy adopts a more rational, controlled approach to his offer of marriage to Elizabeth.

NOT ABANDONED! Please see profile for update on story (6/14/18). How would the events of Pride and Prejudice be altered if Fitzwilliam Darcy had the foreknowledge that Elizabeth Bennet was his future wife and perfect match? AU/Regency

Elizabeth never encounters Darcy after he leaves Netherfield

Darcy does not encounter Elizabeth at Pemberley, Lydia is lost and the Bennet family's reputation is ruined.

Darcy did not make it to Ramsgate to prevent the elopement and so did not go to Netherfield. How will he react to Elizabeth now, eighteen months after Georgiana's elopement, when he has suffered from such a great betrayal of trust?

Having determined Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Hertfordshire to be an entirely unsuitable bride for him, Mr. Darcy resolves to find the woman he admires an acceptable husband of high station. Unfortunately, no one manages to reach his high standards for Elizabeth. Darcy x Elizabeth

Mr. Darcy sends Lydia to school in the hopes of improving her character, but on the way to improvement, she might just find love. Sequel to: Wholly Unconnected to Me

Elizabeth awakes to find herself in a strange room, with a strange woman, and the very last man she ever wished to see again.

Pride and Prejudice but each chapter will have a different "what if" that will lead the characters to new and different circumstances. Set in the regency period with a modern flair. Mix between the Novel and the 2005 movie. Please R&R

Colonel Fitzwilliam shares a story about Darcy's past with Elizabeth, just hours before his cousin proposes. This single breach in confidence changes the futures for all three involved. It's a story about falling in love, falling out of love, and sometimes just falling. Sample.

What if the militia came to Meryton earlier than the occupants of Nethfield? What if the gentleman commanding the regiment did not have a young wife? If you're interested in finding out how this would change the events of Pride and Prejudice, please follow me on a journey into the somewhat unknown! Errors at the end of Chapter 17 now fixed.

When Caroline goes to Pemberley after the marriage of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, will she be able to overcome her losses and develop the bond that was once so precious to her?

Darcy made the gaff, but it's Lizzy who is seeking absolution.

What if Mr. Bingley had not followed Darcy's advice, but followed his heart instead? How different would things be for Darcy and Elizabeth if Jane and Bingley had become engaged right after the Netherfield Ball and Bingley hadn't gone to London? Misunderstandings, arguments and some plot twists along the way. Of course with love and angst included. hope you enjoy & please review!

Shamelessly conceived after reading CheshireSorrow's Liberties Taken (May I suggest you read it). Warning, it is a little risqué for 1813. Mr Darcy finds himself in a rather sticky situation during the Meryton Assembly. Not yet introduced to Miss Bennet, they find themselves compromised and made to marry. And so the fun begins. COMPLETE follow in Shameless II (under construction).

An alternate tale of a classic love story had the protagonists' characters and circumstances been a little different.

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

While trying to remove Elizabeth from his thoughts, Darcy runs into the very last person he would have expected to meet. Who is this person? And, more importantly, how do they know so much about Darcy's feelings for Elizabeth?

After Mr. Darcy takes the thoroughly unsuitable Miss Bennet to be his wife, a most seriously displeased Lady Catherine and her daughter repair to Bath in search of new prospects. What adventures await Anne in the exciting spa city? Now with something of a sequel: "The Miss Bennets Set Forth."

Had they been only ten minutes sooner, they should have been beyond the reach of his discrimination, for it was plain that he was that moment arrived, that moment alighted from his horse or his carriage. P&P, ch 43. What if that had really happened?

Elizabeth Bennet's romance is the stuff of novels. It is epic, beautiful, and heartbreakingly romantic. Is it possible, even for one as good as Jane, not to envy her? Jane's thoughts before the wedding, Regency One-Shot

After tragedy strikes the Bennets in unfair proportions Elizabeth feels compelled to begins work as a governess in London, she is surprised to find out who her employer is.

Lizzie's first visit to Pemberly from the POV of Georgiana Darcy.

Pride and Prejudice One Shot: When Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet get caught up in their new life together, Georgiana wonders whether there will be room for her. The answer comes from a surprising someone.

Darcy leaves for the Continent after his illfated proposal to Miss Elizabeth Bennet, but a happy family event reunites them a year later