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Lindsey Grissom

  • Beyond A Doubt

    Sequel to Beyond The Sea. The early days of married life for our reunited sweethearts. Story told as a series of connected 'first time' drabbles.

  • Never Grow Up

    A little ficlet set in the same universe as Beyond The Sea. In the middle of the night, Head Housemaid Elsie Hughes stumbles on an unexpected guest in the Butler's pantry and a tradition is born.

  • Beyond The Sea

    In a world where Elsie Hughes and Charles Carson are younger when war breaks out in 1914, two people far apart try to close the distance. Story told as a series of connecting drabbles.

  • As Requested

    A collection of Downton Abbey prompt responses, mostly Chelsie. There will be some spoilers for the latest series/special. Rating will only apply to some responses.

  • Attending The Spaces Between

    *Spoilers for series 5*. Picks up after/during episode 7. Mrs Hughes wonders at the implications of Mr Carson's suggestion of a 'business venture' and together they take an afternoon in the village to look at potential investments.

  • One Hundred Days To Say 'I Love You'

    Or: Mr Carson realises that he is no longer happy to simply be Mrs Hughes' friend and sets out to show her how he feels; life happens along the way. Set between The London Season and the start of Series 5.

  • Stubborn Love

    Modern AU: When Professor Hughes decides she's had enough of being alone and waiting hopelessly for her dear friend to fall in love with her, she sets into motion a chain of events Professor Carson might not be ready for. With Elsie embracing a new 'live a little' attitude, the Downton University faculty will never be the same again but could Charles really lose the woman he loves?

  • Lady Elizabeth

    A selection of 'what could be's for Lady Elizabeth and Carson the Butler of my Five Names universe. Unconnected little wrap-ups for their story. Some may be NSFW. No spoilers.

  • Five Christmases Mrs Hughes Hasn't Had And One She Has

    Another glimpse into the lives Mrs Hughes could have had, this time with visits to Christmases past, present and future. (Sequel to Five Names)

  • The Glass Angel

    My Chelsie Holiday Exchange gift for silouettedswallow o tumblr. Christmas Eve night, Mr Carson and Mrs Hughes fall victim to a little Christmas magic and discover that sometimes, it's just meant to be.

  • Jack Frost Nipping At Your Nose

    An accident by the lake, a locked pantry and some long overdue making-up. CarsonxHughes set a year or so post-Series 5.

  • Five Names Mrs Hughes Hasn't Had And One She Has

    Please see title. Ultimately five standalones positing what the world (and the chelsie relationship) would look like if Mrs Hughes was *not* Mrs Hughes, and one showing what it is/could be in canon.

  • The Travelling Soldier

    Beyond The Sea 'verse. Mr and Mrs Carson share a few moments before Charles leaves Downton for the Season.

  • Haunted

    *Spoilers for Season 5* Mrs Hughes gives Lady Edith something back that survived the fire and feels the winds of change settling around the house. Perhaps Mr Carson can lend her a steadying hand.

  • After Life

    Post Judgement Day AU. Jenny and Gibbs and a few moments in their life together.

  • But They Never Did

    He liked to think he would have told them, if they'd asked.A little angst piece about Snape's hair.

  • Shadows of Light

    Sometimes that which we look for is in the strangest of places, and those that we know are not how they seem. With the war between the Light and Dark drawing near, anything is possible.' SSSB slash Complete. Now separated into parts for easier reading.

  • Home

    “Severus you’re home.” “Indeed.” Just a little Snape piece.

  • Anything

    He'd do anything for her. He did once, and she knows it. A little drabble piece for NM and SS.