Longship
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What if Mary had trusted Matthew with her secret and immediately accepted his first proposal? An alternate universe starting from episode 1x06, interwoven with canon, that spans from 1914 - 1971. Major Sybil/Tom and some Edith/Anthony, Anna/Bates, Cora/Robert, Carson/Hughes. Includes depictions of intimacy, faith and philosophy, strong language, disturbing wartime imagery, racial slurs, and character death (but Mary/Matthew and Sybil/Tom end happily!)
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25 Feb 2026
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A re-telling of the war years. Matthew is at the front, but thinks of home, and of Mary. Mary is at Downton, but thinks of Matthew at the front. Sybil takes the leap for women. Edith finds so much happiness she can barely believe it.
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- Part 2 of let me count the ways
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30 Jan 2026
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“It's just,” She started, “I didn’t realize what a relief this was.”
Matthew shifted his hand on her chin, moving it to where it was now only being held by his index and middle, then lifted her chin up slightly. Placing a much sweeter, and calmer kiss to her slightly parted lips.
“I agree darling.”
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Pregnancy fic of Mary and Matthew! - I hope you enjoy!
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In the wake of Matthew’s proposal, Mary and Matthew struggle to keep their, um, emotions in check.
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- Part 4 of Year of the OTP 2025 Challenge
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A bad dream, a few moments of comfort, the ease of a decade of marriage.