fan fiction

Fiction inspired by works already in existence. Remember, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

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Trifles Light as Air

Part 37: Something Less Pardonable (Sep. 10, 2022) | Comments

An invitation to tea with the good Dr. Prewitt brought all Henry's apprehensions back after weeks and months of barely remembered unease.
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Fruit for the Lonely Soul

Sep. 07, 2022 | Comments

January 29 Prompt: Any, any, orangery, written for Northanger Abbey.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 36: A Constant Friend (Sep. 03, 2022) | Comments

They were forewarned by letter, and yet the Morlands still could not quite believe when the handsome chaise-and-four turned toward the parsonage.
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Soundtrack

Part 2: Once in a Lullaby (Aug. 31, 2022) | Comments

January 28 Prompt: Any, any, jar of rainbows, written for Persuasion.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 35: Sincere Joy (Aug. 27, 2022) | Comments

The want of a companion was certainly strong, but moreso the need for guidance and reassurance which even a beloved brother could not fully provide.
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A Time Apart

Aug. 24, 2022 | Comments

January 27 Prompt: Any, any, missed connection, written for Pride and Prejudice.
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 34: The Office of a Friend (Aug. 20, 2022) | Comments

"Come, Tilney, it is both her wish and mine for you to wed us. Only say you will and I promise to do everything possible to clear the way."
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Past Regret

Aug. 17, 2022 | Comments

January 26 Prompt: Persuasion, Anne Elliot/Frederick Wentworth, when you get a second chance, who cares how scandalized everyone else feels when they finally learn about the first?
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Trifles Light as Air

Part 33: Accession of Dignity (Aug. 13, 2022) | Comments

It was a pity the viscount could not remain longer, but with the banns safely read and announcement printed this week General Tilney was content.
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Letter from Hunsford Parsonage

Aug. 10, 2022 | Comments

January 25 Prompt: Jane Austen novels, any two female characters from different novels, letters between friends, written for Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility.

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