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20Time After Time »
"Stuck in two worlds, your heart tied to both of them. But you can't live in both forever." Alex has a decision to make, with little time to delay. But will the final reckoning come as easy as she always suspected it would? S2 set, goes AU. Sequel to Addicted To Love and What's a Queen to a Goddess?Ashes to Ashes, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 22, words: 151k+, favs: 9, follows: 12, updated: 5/8 published: 4/7/2018, [A. Drake, G. Hunt]
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There Are Many Ways To Say I Love You »
Over the years, they find more than three words to say how they feel. Anna x Bates.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 7, words: 5k+, favs: 6, follows: 4, 4/20, [Anna S., J. Bates]
15All The Stars Are Out »
A year has passed since The Decimation was reversed. Wanda is struggling to cope with her grief, and while not short of friends to offer their help and support, the one person she wants more than anything – even life itself - is lost to her. But some parts of the world have always remained a mystery, except to the few who possess the knowledge and power to bring light to them.Avengers, T, English, Drama & Romance, chapters: 8, words: 72k+, favs: 12, follows: 13, updated: 4/10 published: 6/22/2019, [Wanda M./Scarlet Witch, Vision]
1 Stay Awake, Wait For Me
"I am not nearly blitzed enough for this," he said, in a low tone that only increased the shivers sitting in wait upon her spine. "Good," she replied, curbing her responding smile. Midge is about to head out on her first tour, but before she leaves she has something to ask Lenny. Set between S2 and S3.Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, T, English, Romance & Friendship, words: 8k+, favs: 4, follows: 1, 2/28, [Miriam M., Lenny B.]
6 Love Came Down at Christmas
It's 1927, Christmas is not too far away, and the Downstairs contingent of Downton Abbey are looking forward to a special occasion. (Set post-film)Downton Abbey, K+, English, Family & Romance, words: 13k+, favs: 5, follows: 2, 12/24/2019, [Anna S., J. Bates] [Andy P., Daisy]
2 Light Up My Life »
Vision's quest to learn all he can about human existence leads him to take a particular interest in the holiday season. But someone is missing from the festivities at The Avengers compound, which makes things decidedly less worth celebrating.Avengers, K+, English, Friendship & Romance, chapters: 4, words: 19k+, favs: 4, follows: 5, updated: 12/22/2019 published: 12/6/2019, [Vision, Wanda M./Scarlet Witch]
259Coming Around Again »
After losing his job at Downton Comprehensive, John Bates is attempting to rebuild his life. Former student Anna Smith is on the verge of small screen stardom. A school reunion brings new perspectives and second chances, bringing two different worlds together once more. Modern Anna x Bates AU. M rated from Chapter 12.Downton Abbey, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 32, words: 255k+, favs: 45, follows: 83, updated: 10/26/2019 published: 8/1/2014, [Anna S., J. Bates]
104 Meant to Be »
The story goes on…my take on what happened next for Mr and Mrs Bates and their family. Post S6/a kind-of S7 (though we'll be going a bit further than that).Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 20, words: 88k+, favs: 33, follows: 42, updated: 9/10/2019 published: 9/18/2016, [Anna S., J. Bates]
1 Something More
Every time they had to say goodbye it got harder to bear, but she would never let him go completely. (Scarletvision, pre-Infinity War)Avengers, M, English, Romance & Drama, words: 18k+, favs: 9, follows: 8, 4/18/2019, [Wanda M./Scarlet Witch, Vision] Captain America/Steve R., Sam W./Falcon
3 Something Else
When he saw her again, fresh off a train in a country neither of them had been before, everything was different. (Scarletvision, Post Civil War, pre Infinity War.)Avengers, K+, English, Romance & Hurt/Comfort, words: 8k+, favs: 16, follows: 5, 2/3/2019, [Wanda M./Scarlet Witch, Vision]
6 Joy to the World
Christmas 1925 proves to be a quieter affair at Downton Abbey, but merriment and excitement is still in the air - particularly for Mr and Mrs Bates.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Family, words: 11k+, favs: 6, follows: 4, 12/24/2018, [Anna S., J. Bates]
6 What's a Queen to a Goddess?
Alex has never been the jealous type, but things can change. AU one-shot set during 2.4.Ashes to Ashes, M, English, Romance & Drama, words: 12k+, favs: 10, follows: 1, 2/24/2018, [A. Drake, G. Hunt]
9A Change of Scenery »
"A spot of tea might do, or luncheon at a small hotel. Something to affirm and celebrate their status to one another, to make the most of their time with each other away from their place of work." Because Anna and Mr Bates had a fair few dates…Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 2, words: 14k+, favs: 4, follows: 6, updated: 2/14/2018 published: 4/21/2017, [Anna S., J. Bates]
4 The Sweetest Thing
The question was given the right answer, but after the wonderful moment passes both Nancy and Charles find their thoughts completely and understandably occupied. Skerrettelli, spoilers for S2 and specifically the Christmas Special.Victoria, T, English, Romance & Drama, words: 5k+, favs: 5, 1/20/2018, Skerrett
8 A First Time for Everything
New Year's Eve is the most predictable time of year - isn't it? Anna x Bates Modern AU one-shot.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Family, words: 3k+, favs: 6, follows: 3, 12/31/2017, [Anna S., J. Bates]
3 When You Believe
Christmas is always a magical time in the Bates household. But some of the wonder risks disappearing from the season this year when one member's belief in a very important person wavers…can the Christmas spirit be saved? Modern AU.Downton Abbey, T, English, Family & Romance, words: 12k+, favs: 3, 12/26/2017, [Anna S., J. Bates]
16 All Is Calm, All Is Bright »
A Christmas past, present and future, and a few carols too. Canon era Anna x Bates.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Romance & Family, chapters: 3, words: 11k+, favs: 5, follows: 4, updated: 12/24/2017 published: 12/10/2017, [Anna S., J. Bates]
6 A Star Above the City »
It's Christmas Eve and Alex Drake is two hundred miles from home and twenty six years out of time. And there's a snowstorm on the way...two-part Christmassy Galex fluff.Ashes to Ashes, T, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 2, words: 18k+, favs: 12, follows: 2, updated: 12/23/2017 published: 12/16/2017, [A. Drake, G. Hunt]
55 Addicted To Love »
A month without alcohol. Fenchurch East's two most senior detectives could cope with that, couldn't they? Faced with their toughest challenge, Alex and Gene endeavour to find other ways to fill their time. Set between S1 and S2. 100% Galex (with the team making appearances, obvs). M rated from Chapter 2.Ashes to Ashes, M, English, Romance & Drama, chapters: 10, words: 100k+, favs: 19, follows: 13, updated: 11/3/2017 published: 5/20/2017, [A. Drake, G. Hunt]
4 Cold Feet and Warm Hearts
Bedtime is often the most eventful time of day in the Bates household. Post S6.Downton Abbey, K+, English, Family & Romance, words: 4k+, favs: 6, follows: 2, 9/13/2017, [Anna S., J. Bates]
