Rumplestiltskin is the Dark One, but Fiona knows that his fate was meant to be different. When she learns what has become of her son, she grows determined to restore the destiny she cut away—whether he wants her to or not. When Belle makes a deal to become the Dark One's maid, she never expects to find his mother encouraging her growing relationship with Rumplestiltskin. AU.

There are many fairy tale characters in Storybrooke who have never been given "Cursed" names by the show. In Cora's Storybrooke of "Freeze on the Stones," these people are miserable. And they have names. In other words, here's a character guide to help you keep everyone straight. Also including a timeline that puts the flashbacks in chronological order! AU.

When Cora casts the curse, everyone suffers. Regina is married to the prince she never wanted. Gold tries to hide his affair with the librarian from Cora. Mary Margaret is drowning in debt, and Emma finds herself stuck in a dangerous town where no one is safe from the Evil Queen. This Storybrooke and its story are darker than the one you know. Ensemble Fic. Rumbelle, OQ, Snowing.

True Love cannot be denied, despite Rumplestiltskin's best intentions to keep Belle safe by staying away from her. He tried to make sure that his cursed self and hers would be far apart in Storybrooke, but never counted on the way they would be drawn together. AU - Cursed Gold and Cursed Lacey fall in love despite the obstacles in their path. Mostly fluff and some angst.

Now that they have both hurt one another, perhaps they can begin to heal. Belle and Rumplestiltskin reunite, but not without challenges that threaten to tear them apart forever. Rumplestiltskin returns to Storybrooke, Hook still wants revenge, and Emma and Belle get caught in the middle. Rumbelle fix-it with a dash of CaptainSwan angst on the side. Post 4A, "Heroes and Villains".

In which Belle gets her kiss, breaks his curse, and nothing goes according to plan. True Love can break any curse, but even curse breaking comes at a cost and is no guarantee of a happy ending. Thus, Regina does wonder, for quite some time, if she might have won, after all. AU post "Skin Deep", set in the Enchanted Forest. Rumbelle.

Dark Ones don't die. Instead, their souls are transported to the Vault, where they remain for eternity with nothing save each other and their own darkness for company. Despite his sacrifice, Rumplestiltskin was no different...and his time in the Vault will scar him forever.

Rumplestiltskin didn't switch the dagger on Belle - he switched it on Regina. It's the only useful trick he learned from his useless father, and Regina never even touched the real thing back in the barn. Spoilers for 3x20 "Kansas" - An attempt to explain the reasons for his lies, and why Rumplestiltskin feels he can't trust any of them.

Cages have always driven him a little mad. His curse doesn't like being hemmed in like this.

"I like to watch the wheel. Helps me forget." Rumplestiltskin behind a spinning wheel, forgetting and remembering throughout the centuries.

He made the choice knowing full well what the consequences might be, but expecting death does not necessarily prepare you for hell. In 1981, Sirius Black ignored the dangers to himself and became the Potters' Secret Keeper. Prequel to Promises Unbroken,AU

War has been raging for 22 years. The government is in pieces, the Aurors are crippled, and the Order is struggling to hold the world together. Little stands between Voldemort and victory, save the bonds between four friends. AU. Last in UU trilogy.

Sirius is ten years out of his time. Remus is having disturbing visions. James is struggling to hold the world together. Peter is trying to learn how to live without lies. Sequel to Promises Unbroken, AU. Updated for HBP.

October 31, 1981: a date that changed the Magical World. Yet for them, it was simply another day, another Halloween, spent in homes, with family, and in fear. AU in the Unbroken Universe.

Reconfigured: 07OCT05. From the Unbroken Universe: Sirius' thoughts as he moves towards a destiny that no one expected him to have, and fewer expected him to accept, fixed for the UU.

Rowena Ravenclaw and Helga Hufflepuff are all that remains of four best friends. Together, they must face the future—but first, they must face that which the dead have left behind. sequel to Forget Me Not

Prior to Harry’s third year, he leaves the Dursleys, desperate to escape. But before the Knight Bus can stumble upon him, he encounters someone far different, and his world begins to change. Complete!

Ten years ago, Salazar Slytherin left Hogwarts. Now he brings war to the school he helped to build, determined to claim it as his own—and to slay all those who seek to stop him. Canon.

Sirius Black remained the Secret Keeper and everything he feared came to pass. Ten years later, James and Lily live, Harry attends Hogwarts, and Voldemort remains…yet the world is different and nothing is as it seems. AU, updated for HBP.

Remus Lupin sits alone and says goodbye to his last best friend. Spoilers for OotP.