Gretchiehide bio
 Author has written 7 stories for Downton Abbey. "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." I'm a teenager with a hot air balloon license and a passion for writing and reading. I try find time to do my favorite things while attending college and working. I have dimples, :) what else... Likes: British TV shows, cycling, skiing, dark chocolate, ginger beer, traveling, languages, organ, Irish music. Bookworm. I love anything that is well-done and entertaining. Favorite characters range from Frog and Toad to Elizabeth Bennet to Percy Jackson. I write entirely for fun. My stories reflect my current obsessions. Right now, Tom and Sybil from Downton Abbey are taking the spotlight. Feel free to message me about beta-ing services or about anything involving FanFiction. | |||||||
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If Things Were Different by magfreak reviews
What if Robert had squandered Cora's fortune before the Titanic sank? What if Matthew had inherited the money needed to save Downton before he became the heir? What if Tom had made something of himself before he met Sybil? An alternate Downton universe set in season one that explores how Sybil and Tom's relationship would have developed if they'd met under different circumstances.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 58 - Words: 358,687 - Reviews: 990 - Favs: 380 - Follows: 502 - Updated: 3/28 - Published: 1/17/2013 - [Sybil C., T. Branson] [Mary C., Matthew C.]
Armed Robbery by irislim reviews
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a new family of great fortune must be in want of some robbing. Unfortunately for this family, their salvation lies in the hands of two unhappy partners. An alternate interruption of Jane and Lizzy's Netherfield stay. (Sample Only)
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,219 - Reviews: 262 - Favs: 163 - Follows: 314 - Updated: 5/24/2019 - Published: 4/16/2018 - Elizabeth, Jane, Mr. Bingley, Mr. Darcy - Complete
Lost Time by ARCurren reviews
The story of a free spirit who was asked to give up the man she loved for a system she didn't believe in and what happened next. AU after 3x04.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 105 - Words: 352,833 - Reviews: 1717 - Favs: 307 - Follows: 351 - Updated: 4/22/2017 - Published: 1/4/2012 - Sybil C., T. Branson
A Constant Love: A Pride & Prejudice Continuation by SophieTurner1805 reviews
For Elizabeth, the joy of her marriage and honeymoon are followed by the demands of becoming Mrs. Darcy, all while helping her shy new younger sister come out into society. Georgiana must deal with more suitors than she expected, when she fears nothing more than once again being persuaded to think she is in love with the wrong man.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 19,476 - Reviews: 511 - Favs: 739 - Follows: 516 - Updated: 5/17/2016 - Published: 6/8/2013 - [Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy] Georgiana, Kitty
Who Needs Money by JessieBess reviews
Written for Gretchie in the Secret Valentine's Day Exchange. It's a Valentine's Day to remember when Tom's date walks out on him and he can't find his wallet so he finds himself unable to pay for their meal. Will he be rescued from embarrassment or will the police be called?
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,650 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 5 - Published: 2/14/2016 - Sybil C., T. Branson - Complete
A Change of Legacies by SophieTurner1805 reviews
Elizabeth and Georgiana face opposite sides of the same "what if?" as Elizabeth prepares for the birth of her first child, and Georgiana begins married life. Meanwhile, Mary Bennet finds herself for the first time romantically interested in a man, but will her own character and his family get in her way? A story of love and family; the sequel to "A Constant Love."
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 8 - Words: 25,714 - Reviews: 865 - Favs: 412 - Follows: 579 - Updated: 6/26/2015 - Published: 6/29/2014 - Elizabeth, Georgiana, Mr. Darcy, Mary
Hay Fever by Forget-Me-Not Writing reviews
Remember the guard who informed the king and queen that the Lost Princess had returned? Do you recall further that the same guard was the one who watched the Stabbington Brothers in the Snuggly Duckling? Now think back to when we first met him as the one guarding Rapunzel's crown and had hay fever. Remember him? This is his story.
Tangled - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Family - Chapters: 17 - Words: 55,241 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 30 - Updated: 1/27/2015 - Published: 6/19/2014 - Flynn R., Maximus, Captain, Guards - Complete
A Better Choice by RafeDurk reviews
Wickham delivers some devastating information to Darcy during the Netherfield Ball. Can he just stand back and allow Elizabeth to marry someone else?
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,170 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 42 - Published: 12/22/2014 - Complete
Roofies, or In Vino, Veritas by Colubrina reviews
Draco Malfoy rescues a rather inebriated Hermione Granger after he sees someone slip something into her drink. Drunken conversation ensues. Dramoine. ONE SHOT.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,504 - Reviews: 277 - Favs: 1,975 - Follows: 313 - Published: 8/1/2014 - [Hermione G., Draco M.] - Complete
Cottage Fever by Daughter of the Black reviews
The winter of 1811 was perilously and unexpectedly cold. The roads became impassable and neighbors leaned on each other to bear the barren winter. The Winter of 1811 found Netherfield Park occupied for Christmas. Holiday fic 2012.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 25 - Words: 56,027 - Reviews: 860 - Favs: 1,789 - Follows: 574 - Updated: 12/25/2012 - Published: 12/1/2012 - Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy - Complete
If Wishes Were Horses by Redconky reviews
Branson thinks on what might have been if Mrs. Hughes hadn't cut short his conversation with Sybil at the garden party, when his thoughts are interrupted by an unexpected visitor.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,076 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/25/2012 - Sybil C., T. Branson - Complete
Silence in the Library by piperholmes reviews
The awkward silence extended endlessly between the two men, punctuated by the occasional mewling of the infant in Branson's arm. Lord Grantham has to face what he's tried to ignore: Sybil and Tom. Winner of two Highclere Awards: Best Oneshot and Best Characterization, Robert.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,090 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 91 - Follows: 13 - Published: 5/12/2012 - Sybil C., T. Branson - Complete
A Beautiful World by Bedelia reviews
Luna always saw things no one else seemed to notice. It was as though she lived in a different world — one full of beauty and wonder and impossible things. One Christmas Eve, she helped Neville see something he never thought could happen.
Harry Potter - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,300 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 8 - Published: 12/7/2010 - Luna L., Neville L. - Complete
You, Me and the Bourgeoisie by orchidvines reviews
Will Darcy had absolutely everything. Until the accident. In a glimpse of what could have been, he wakes up beside Lizzy Bennet, the artist he was supposed to dump ten years ago. The fork in his path. Still, what the hell happened to his Armani suits?
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 20 - Words: 50,053 - Reviews: 1031 - Favs: 1,214 - Follows: 394 - Updated: 2/7/2010 - Published: 6/17/2009 - Complete
And The Queen Married The Banker by JDPhoenix reviews
He could have found his bride in an asylum and his family would have been happier than they were when he said he was marrying Susan Pevensie.
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,722 - Reviews: 78 - Favs: 355 - Follows: 51 - Published: 9/30/2009 - Susan Pevensie - Complete
Contradictory Crowns of Daisies by Crimson White reviews
Caspian has much to learn. Lucy is eager to share. But what does the future King of Narnia have to learn from a tiny ten year old with bare feet and fondness of daisy chains?
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,690 - Reviews: 96 - Favs: 592 - Follows: 94 - Published: 12/23/2008 - Lucy Pevensie, Caspian X - Complete
Friday Afternoons by Malvolia reviews
Professor Neville Longbottom receives a visit from his old friend Luna Lovegood. [NevilleLuna. DH spoilers.]
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,728 - Reviews: 38 - Favs: 76 - Follows: 11 - Published: 8/19/2007 - Neville L., Luna L. - Complete
A Message by Dearheart reviews
To: You. From: Aslan. He wants to tell you something. [Dedicated to every Narniac who's ever knocked on the back of their closet.]
Chronicles of Narnia - Rated: K - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 905 - Reviews: 227 - Favs: 542 - Follows: 57 - Published: 4/20/2007 - Aslan - Complete
Closet Bohemia by Raine Lionheart reviews
Harry's flight from Filch's wrath ends him up in a pitchblack broom closet with a young woman who's as clueless as he is. Oneshot.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,223 - Reviews: 435 - Favs: 1,421 - Follows: 199 - Published: 7/28/2005 - Harry P., Ginny W. - Complete
The Art of Misconception by Marilolo reviews
P&P: Netherfield. Jane is sick, Mr. Bingley is concerned, and Miss Bingley is green with envy. Where are our two heroes? AU encounter.
Pride and Prejudice - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,421 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 110 - Follows: 39 - Published: 10/27/2004
No-Shippers' Anthem by Rage Point reviews
This sprightly song was meant for the forum, but it begged expanding upon. So Rage Point presents, in all its excessively ridiculous but catchy glory, The No-Shippers' Anthem. Enjoy.
Harry Potter - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 630 - Reviews: 902 - Favs: 1,122 - Follows: 128 - Updated: 5/9/2001 - Published: 5/8/2001
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If Sybil Was A Servant reviews
What if Sybil was a maid downstairs instead of the daughter of an earl? How would Tom and Sybil's relationship develop without the boundaries of social status? A deep dive into an alternative Downton Abbey universe where Sybil and Tom are on equal footing.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,497 - Reviews: 32 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 6/24/2016 - Published: 4/9/2015 - [Sybil C., T. Branson]
Roman Holiday reviews
Sybil Crawley is royalty looking to escape from her strenuous touring schedule. Tom Branson is a journalist in debt that could use a front-page story to get him back on his feet. What happens when the two meet in the eternal city of Rome? A holiday unlike any other! 1950's AU based off of the movie "Roman Holiday".
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,851 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 2/24/2016 - Published: 10/16/2015 - [Sybil C., T. Branson]
Valentine Fiasco reviews
Secret Valentine Exchange for Mosteyn! Tom decides to cook dinner for Sybil while she is working at the hospital, but things get chaotic very quickly...
Downton Abbey - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,873 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/17/2016
Sybil reviews
Short little drabble on Tom's feelings after the incident in Season 3. One-shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: T - English - Tragedy/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 372 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/26/2015 - T. Branson - Complete
The Bus Ride reviews
He was in love with her, and he didn't even know her name. Anna/Bates one-shot.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,376 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 5 - Published: 5/21/2015 - J. Bates, Anna S.
Snow Fiasco reviews
Set in modern times, Sybil Crawley is having trouble scraping snow off her roof when a handsome gentleman stops to help her. He just happens to be Irish. Cute things happen.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,188 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 6 - Published: 3/5/2015 - [T. Branson, Sybil C.]
Politically Incorrect reviews
What if Branson had stopped Sybil from attending the by-election where she got hurt? Oneshot depicting my thoughts on what would have happened.
Downton Abbey - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,822 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/11/2015 - [Sybil C., T. Branson] - Complete
