December is here, which means it is time for Christmas fanfiction! One story for each letter of the alphabet, from December 1 through Boxing Day. My main ship is Chelsie, but I'll be writing a few others as well.

Mr. Carson thinks he is alone downstairs when he hears music coming from the servants' hall. He's surprised at what he finds when he investigates.

Mr. Carson has lost a button. Mrs. Hughes sews it back on.

Mrs. Bute returns to Grantham House shortly after the day at the beach and Mrs. Hughes has to return to Yorkshire. As always, she and Mr. Carson correspond, but their letters aren't quite like what they've written during past Seasons. No Season 5 Spoilers.

A collection of one-shots featuring Charles Carson and Elsie Hughes, using a set of prompts written by Kissman - one prompt for each letter of the alphabet. Some fluff and some angst. High angst updates will include a warning at the beginning of the chapter. A few chapters may include S5 spoilers, but there will ALWAYS be a spoiler warning at the top of the chapter.

What fascinates Mrs. Carson on the day after her wedding? Companion piece to "Chestnut and Silver."

What fascinates Mr. Carson on the night of his wedding?

Mrs. Hughes is awake early (or late, depending on how one considers it) and she comes across Mr. Carson asleep in his pantry. A holiday gift for theoofoof, contribution to the Chelsie Holiday Exchange.

It's December and some mistletoe appears at Downton Abbey. Will there be trouble? Vague S5 spoilers.

Mr. Carson, Mrs. Hughes, and a decanter of Bordeaux.

Mr. Carson has rung the dressing gong and Mrs. Hughes still hasn't returned from running errands in the village. Something tells him to look for her. He leaves Mr. Barrow in charge of dinner and goes out into the night in search of her. Started as a one-shot. Got a little too long, so it's a two-shot. (Warning: mild violence)

Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes get together to chat in the evenings, but they are frequently interrupted. What happens when they finally get fed up with these interruptions? Crack one-shot.

Mr. Carson knows for certain that something is not right. Something odd is happening downstairs, and it's just as bad upstairs. The problem is that he has no idea what's causing all the trouble. Can Mrs. Hughes help him? A very cracky crack!fic, featuring Carson, Hughes, and a very AU Mrs. Patmore.

Mrs. Hughes says goodbye to William. Includes a hint of Carson/Hughes romance.

Mrs. Hughes confronts Mr. Carson about the way he speaks to her. Pure fluff.

Mr. Carson injures himself and Mrs. Hughes takes care of him. Pure fluff.

What if Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes had behaved differently during 3x3?