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Set between Fugitive Telemetry and Network Effect, Murderbot inadvertently finds itself responsible for the welfare of a house full of children.
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07 Jul 2024
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17 Apr 2024
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Last Train to Milton by ForeverAutumn1
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV), North and South - Ambiguous Fandom
21 Aug 2023
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Margaret Hale’s peaceful life is upended when her father dies while serving in his Helstone parish. Forced to depend on London relations, she may soon be compelled into an unwanted marriage. An unexpected provision from a friend will allow her a new independence, and will send her on a journey to a place she’s never been, Milton.
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17 Apr 2024
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A Winter's Grief by Lythande1972
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
18 Jul 2023
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What if Aunt Shaw was delayed, and Mr. Bell did not stay, and Margaret chose to stay in Milton for several weeks after the death of her father? What if the grief was more than she could handle alone?
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16 Apr 2024
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A full measure of civility by ab_winns
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
26 Mar 2024
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‘I was endeavouring to help you, Miss Hale!’ his voice rose further with his temper, and Margaret hoped Dixon would soon interrupt. ‘You looked faint, I did not wish you to fall.’ He exhaled deeply, and ran a hand through his hair. ‘I see now it would have caused me far less consternation to have permitted you to bleed on my cobbles, than to act as a gentleman.’
‘You are no gentleman, Mr Thornton.’
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Margaret Hale and her family remove to Milton from rural Hampshire. Her father strikes up a friendship with local mill owner John Thornton, but all the reports of him which reach Margaret speak of a cruel, tyrannical man. Who is Mr Thornton, really?Bookmarked by elmucel
15 Apr 2024
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Into Conscious Collision by ElizaG1
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
14 Nov 2021
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Margaret Thornton is walking through the mill yard on a regular visit to her husband’s office. She is struck in the head by a falling wooden beam and knocked unconscious. She wakes up…and thinks it is the day of the riot, over two years ago. With no memory of their reconciliation and marriage, can Margaret learn to love Mr. Thornton again?
Rated E for only Chapter 9, which you can choose to skip if that's not your cup of tea!
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15 Apr 2024
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Of Romance and Remedies by ElizaG1
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
09 Apr 2023
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When Mrs. Thornton collapses and remains unconscious, Margaret Hale offers to help Mr. Thornton with her care. Mr. Thornton is still suffering from the pain of her rejection and his jealousy, but he accepts her help. They are both determined to maintain their distance from one another, focusing on Mrs. Thornton’s care, until it becomes too difficult to avoid their feelings.
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15 Apr 2024
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Together at Christmas by ElizaG1
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
24 Dec 2020
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Margaret is delivering a Christmas basket when she unexpectedly gets stuck in a room with John Thornton. Will they reach an earlier understanding given the circumstances?
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- Part 1 of Together at Christmas
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14 Apr 2024
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A Glass Darkly by DaisyNinjaGirl for CorvidCordelia
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, GASKELL Elizabeth - Works
29 Nov 2022
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“I suppose I wondered,” John said, his voice a little too light, “I wondered if anyone had taken the time to tell you—to explain—what happens between a man and a woman when they are married?”
“Mama left a letter for me.” Her eyes flickered to her dressing table, where some pages lay open. Her chin lifted. “I hope I am not a coward.”
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12 Apr 2024
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Love Softly Rising by philipaholt
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
24 Dec 2022
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As a result of her actions during the riot, Margaret Hale and John Thornton must marry. Margaret is determined to make the most of the unexpected turn in her life.
Yes, alright, it's one of THOSE fics, loves. (As if North and South didn't have enough of them, I’ve gone and written another one.) Here we have the forced marriage trope but without all the misunderstandings and angst and torture over married "activities". Like my friend DaisyNinjaGirl (Whose similarly inspired story is wonderful. Please read it.) I wanted to answer the question 'What if John and Margaret both decided to be honest and open and just try, for the love of all that's holy, to actually get along...all while properly shagging like normal people?' And here we are.
This is for anyone who's ever come home from a bloody long day and just wanted a smutty, happy, North and South story.
PS. This is already complete. (Yes...I wrote all 20 chapters...aren’t I clever?) So Happy Christmas, loves. I hope you enjoy it!
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- Part 2 of The Greatest of These
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12 Apr 2024
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Isn't it delicate? by ab_winns
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
03 Feb 2023
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Marlborough Mills cannot keep up with the rumour mill... Margaret and Thornton are forced to marry to preserve their respective honour.
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10 Apr 2024
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A Journey of Infinite Days by SomebodyCalledMeSebastian
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
22 Mar 2022
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. – Lao Tzu
A 'what happened next' after the beautiful ending of BBC's North and South - credit to Sandy Welch after Elizabeth Gaskell
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08 Apr 2024
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A Life Together by darkpartofmydestiny
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
08 Feb 2020
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After meeting by chance at the train station, Margaret returns to Milton with John. There she must learn to understand the new life she is about to embark upon, and the man she has chosen to spend her life with. Focusing on the first few years of their marriage, a story full of love, growth and life.
Smut in chapters 18, 20, 22, 26, 28, 33, 36 and 41 if you're looking for the scenes not included on FF.net (wow that's a lot of smut..)
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- Part 1 of A Life Together
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04 Apr 2024
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An Earlier Heaven by darkpartofmydestiny
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell
03 Dec 2021
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"A happy family is but an earlier heaven" - George Bernard Shaw
Set in the world of my completed story A Life Together, these are basically plotless fluffy happy oneshots that I need to write to cheer myself up during these awful times. They're in a totally random, non chronological order. Prompts and requests absolutely welcome!
Most chapters are a U (G?) rating and totally family friendly. Any E rated chapters are fully labelled so you can skip those if not your taste.
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- Part 2 of A Life Together
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03 Apr 2024
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A Breath of Hope by philipaholt for TRavine
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Ambiguous Fandom
13 Jun 2023
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In October 2022, I wrote a one-shot entitled ‘A Breath of Hope’ as part of a collaborative collection of stories about time travel. At the time of publication, readers unanimously asked for more. This is my more.
I’m giving this story to TRavine. You asked me to fix it, and I tried. For you. I hope it doesn’t disappoint (and I hope you have a hankie). Enjoy.
(PS. This is complete and was written primarily to the tracks of ‘Cosmic Love’ and ‘Breath of Life’ by Florence + The Machine. No one asked but I wanted to tell you.)
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- Part 1 of The Greatest of These
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01 Apr 2024
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A Misguided Mistake by darkpartofmydestiny
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
17 Jun 2024
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After an unexpected encounter in Mr Thornton's study during the dinner party, Margaret finds herself trying to understand her complex feelings for the man who both infuriated and excites her. A mid-canon, romance novel style retelling of North and South with more kissing but the same amount angst and misunderstandings.
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01 Apr 2024
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A Moment Alone by darkpartofmydestiny
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South (UK TV)
27 Aug 2022
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In the days leading up to their wedding, Margaret and John (living under the same roof) find themselves drawn to each other in the middle of the night. They battle with what is right in society's eyes and their own feelings for each other. Please note rating!
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01 Apr 2024
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The Trap by SomebodyCalledMeSebastian
Fandoms: North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South (UK TV), North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell
05 Apr 2023
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Margaret is lost on the hill but who will search all through the night until he finds her? Yes, her one-time suitor, John Thornton, who would still lay down his cloak for her, or indeed his life. She’s hurt and can’t walk so he has to carry her to safety – and there’s a convenient shepherd’s hut hidden in the woods, shrouded in mist and fog - what are the odds!Bookmarked by elmucel
27 Mar 2024
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Dance with the Devil by SomebodyCalledMeSebastian
Fandoms: North and South (UK TV), North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell | UK TV, North and South - Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South - Ambiguous Fandom
19 Sep 2022
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Bell’s eyes were wide and disingenuous, his head tilted. “Well, why should
it ruin your lives, Thornton? That’s up to you – you and Margaret. I set
the game in motion, but then it plays itself. I put the pieces on the board
– give them a little shove – like this – “ he mimed it, flicking his
fingers – “pouf! Like that – and they are gone. I will never know what path
across the board they chose to take, or where they end up.”John Thornton makes a deal, which gets him something he needs and something he's always wanted, but as with all deals, there is a heavy price to pay...
A loveless but passionate marriage is built on a secret; gradually it moves towards an eternally happy ever after.
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27 Mar 2024