When one careless act sets off a chain of unexpected events, Margaret Hale is forced into a marriage with John Thornton, the very man whom she despises most of all. However, the brooding mill owner entertains some feelings of his own on the matter, and might not quite be the man she has taken him for.
North & South goes 1980s! Says it all, basically... This retelling sticks as closely to the original as possible, all the while trying to tell a feasible late 20th century story - which accounts for a number of issues the old Victorians didn't have to deal with.
A surprise decision may give Margaret the family she desperately wants in the wake of her parents passing. However, there are still many obstacles to overcome before she can find peace.
Murder and mystery lead to mayhem in Milton. Join our favorite characters, John Thornton and Margaret Hale in this alternative telling of Gaskell's classic North and South.
Modern AU. Margaret Hale finds herself in need of a fake boyfriend for her cousin's destination wedding and it seems that only one man is up to the task. The only problem is she hates John Thornton and he hates her. What could possibly go wrong? (A fake dating trope for N&S because why not? This story world needed one.)
As the title suggests, this is a reimagining of our favourite Gaskell tale but with the addition of Vampires. John battles with his vampiric instincts and the hold that the Masters of the mills have over Milton. To make matters worse, he must struggle not to let his heart be taken by the newly arrived Miss Hale. Things are not always what they seem in Milton.
Soulmate AU one shots starring modern John Thornton and Margaret Hale. This is my attempt to write through a list of soulmate tropes for a bit of fluff and fun. If you've got an idea for this series, please let me know.
In order to regain his ancestral home of Marlbor, Thornton Oakenshield must obtain the coveted Margarenstone and defeat Smog, the evil dragon of despair before it claims his soul. A crossover parody of North & South and The Hobbit. I have to credit J. R. R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Sandy Welch (their words in italics).
Sequel to my story "From the Ashes". Over the course of their first year of marriage, John and Margaret gradually grow to know and understand each other better, as they come to terms with the past and build a future together. This fic is finished and going through editing. I will update regularly.
This is an attempt at a happier ending to the Great Exhibition scene between John & Margaret. This combines text (in italics) from Sandy Welch's amazing BBC script and Elizabeth Gaskell's wonderful book (neither of which do I own). Reviews and comments are welcome.
John Thornton was a lonely man, and one day, to her surprise, John confessed his love for Miss Hale to his sister, Fanny Watson. She determined she would do all she could to help the couple find their way back to one another.
Modern AU : Two weeks after spending the night with John Thornton, Margaret Hale suddenly decides to leave Milton, Connecticut and return to England—and no one knows why or if she'll ever come back.
A retelling of Gaskell's classic. There might be a 100 ways to give John and Margaret their happy ending. Let this be the 101st. :) Saudade- a nostalgic longing for someone or something that was loved and then lost, with the knowledge that it might possibly never return, aka a love that remains.
A series of quick and simple North and South fanfic stories that follow the love and life of John Thornton and Margaret Hale, spanning from their early days of misunderstandings to their happily forever after.
This is a retelling of Gaskell's North and South, but with a twist. At the beginning of our story, when Margaret is propositioned by Henry Lennox, she feels obligated to agree. (I've used a bit of poetic license with her reasons). Anyway, Margaret marries Lennox and then goes to visit her parents a few months later, as they have moved north. What will happen when she meets John?
In this crossover of classical literature featuring North&South, Pride&Prejudice and Jane Eyre, John Thornton is horrified to discover his drawing room is plagued by the female antagonists of these iconic novels. Irritated, he is forced to listen to them wag their acid tongues, but the mood soon turns when they begin to pick on a certain young lady, of whom he is very fond indeed.
Compelled to marry John Thornton to save her family from ruin, Margaret Hale finds it difficult to settle in her new home, especially when she hears strange noises coming from her husband's bedroom, leading her to wonder what is going on, or worse, what might be wrong...terribly wrong.
One shot. Modern AU. John and Margaret really are hopeless. I offer this as proof. (I was a little stressed this week and this made me laugh)
She is a young, independent woman with great ideals, who was torn from her beautiful home in the south, to relocate to a grimy, industrial town. He is a hardened mill master, who is haunted by a dark past. After their disastrous first encounter leaves her in shock and disgust, what will it take for them to overcome their differences and see each other for who they truly are?
Young John Thornton as a draper's assistant and breadwinner of the family and how he explores poverty, misery, and other carnal desires before vowing to change his life. Reviews are welcome. There seemed to be a glitch so uploaded it again.
Their hands met to bid farewell. A parting handshake. Both held each other's hand a little tight, never wanting to let go.
Young John Thornton as a draper's assistant and breadwinner of the family and how he explores poverty, misery, and other carnal desires before vowing to change his life.
The first proposal scene, the one that went so abysmally wrong, revisited... in-depth! Can there be a different outcome for our favourite couple? Credits go to Elizabeth Gaskell, Sandy Welch, and Jane Austen - I borrowed shamelessly from all of them.
John Thornton finds himself at a crossroads in his life when his cotton mill fails, and he is offered an opportunity for work in America. What he wants and needs most in his life, is the love of Margaret Hale. Will a serendipitous meeting before he sails for America give him everything he needs for the beautiful life he dreams of?
Happens right after John tells Margaret that his feelings for her are over. When he finally gets to know the truth, he repents. Will the two lovers get back together?
Borrowed from my series, The Thornton Tales, this super smutty short follows John and Margaret as they spend a few days in Manchester. With no children or commitments, what could a young married couple possibly do to entertain themselves? Whilst unpacking, Margaret notices that she is missing something and after interrogating her mischievous husband, they check out the hotel bed.
The town of Milton is abuzz with Easter preparations. Will the Easter bunny help John Thornton and Margaret Hale to come past their misunderstandings and confess their love at least now?
In order to work through their past misunderstandings, John and Margaret needed to be honest with one other. Neither one of them had the courage to do so because both of them believed there was little hope of finding their way to each other. Would a meeting in an unexpected place give Margaret the chance she needed to tell John all she longed to say?
In progress. Living together during their engagement, John and Margaret struggle to resist the temptation of being near one another, as well as the shame and poor education of the time. Rated 18
After the death of her father, Margaret must leave Milton to live in Spain with her brother or in Greece with her cousin and her husband. In addition, there is a fierce rivalry for her heart between Henry Lennox and John Thornton. After the shroud of grief has lifted, which man will win her heart?