Best Short Pride & Prejudice Fanfics
Pride & Prejudice novellas — 10k to 50k words, polished and contained. Curated from AO3 and ranked by kudos.
Top 17 Short Pride & Prejudice Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Mid-length Pride & Prejudice fics — 10,000–50,000 words.
Neither Duty Nor Honour
by beakybeakybeaky
Fitzwilliam Darcy was four and twenty when he married Anne de Bourgh. In doing so, he fulfilled his duty to his family. Life with Anne was comfortable, if not joyous. However, a year into their marriage she died fulfilling what she saw as her duty - bearing him a child.Fitzwilliam Darcy was eight an
Eavesdropping
by unbreakable13
During his stay in Rosings, Mr. Darcy accidentally hears a conversation between Elizabeth and Charlotte. And the tragic event that follows gives rise to a very different first proposal.
Colors
by Laure001
A forced marriage story. With a colorful twist. Complete!
Like a Sister
by tealitful
Because I can't get enough of the "Elizabeth meets Georgiana before Darcy" trope.UNDER REVISION STARTING 5/9/22
A Timely Intervention
by Rusakko
When an attempt to evade Mr Collins’s proposal puts Elizabeth in an uncomfortable predicament, Mr Darcy’s appearance on the scene obliges her to re-evaluate his character.
Scowls and Sarcasm
by dr_girlfriend
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single alpha in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a mate. Whether or not Derek Hale felt that way was hardly a concern to the neighborhood — the very fact of his arrival was enough that the surrounding families seemed to consider him the
In Praise of Her Conceited Independence
by MorticiaYouSpokeFrench
A daring rescue at Ramsgate changes the course of events for our dear couple.
Thorough-bass and human nature
by MildredMost
Mary Bennet agrees to spend the London season with the newly married Darcys. She discovers that she would still infinitely prefer a book. But hiding in the library at balls and parties is not the solution, as an odd young man keeps turning up there. “'Miss Bennet', she says. I did not know my Consci
some say it makes the world go round, some say that's absurd
by loversinfiniteness
"I hope the best man's hot," Lizzy added, as an afterthought.Charlie cleared his throat. "That would, er, depend on what you thought of Will."A silence descended over the table, as everyone recalled Lizzy's opinion of Will. They had only met twice before, but the first time Will called her career as
Never a Cross Word
by 3tuxedocats
Elizabeth tours Pemberley with the Gardiners a year early, while the Darcys are away at Ramsgate. She is intrigued by the housekeeper's glowing praise of a man who is highly respected by his servants and tenants, and a doting guardian to his much younger sister, not to mention so handsome in his por
A Most Helpful Hand
by ClaireLily
When Mr. Darcy comes to Netherfield for a short visit, Mr. and Mrs. Bingley think it wise to mind his comfort and, of course, Elizabeth's.
Unpleasant Scenes Might Arise
by DaniellaHarwood
When George Wickham decides to attend the Netherfield Ball, it does not work to his advantage.
don't call me baby unless you mean it
by elizabeth_darcy
“You’re going to give me at least 30 minutes minimum access to the hotel room alone so I can find some random yahoo here and have some well-deserved sex tonight,” Lizzy demanded.Darcy already knows he will regret this:“What about me?”“What ABOUT you?” Lizzy rolled her eyes.“I mean,” Darcy continued,
An Early Intervention
by 3tuxedocats
Twenty-year-old Georgiana Darcy accompanies her brother and their friends to Netherfield, where she witnesses her brother's growing infatuation with Elizabeth Bennet along with Elizabeth's marked dislike of him in return. Concerned by her observations, she has conversations with both parties where t
Perspective
by 3tuxedocats
Mr Darcy becomes aware of the general expectation of the neighbourhood during the Netherfield ball but he doesn't follow Bingley to London to warn him away from Jane. Instead, he decides to get to know her for a better sense of her feelings towards his dearest friend—and the friendship that forms be
By Smaller Proofs
by LeaMeadows
AU. What if Lydia's trip to Brighton were prevented? Longbourn is in uproar, Elizabeth has Darcy's letter on her mind, and Pemberley is waiting. When she and Darcy meet again, he has no dramatic rescue by which to prove himself — only patience, honesty, and smaller proofs. Slow-burn P&P variation.
A Love Most Ardent or A Sensible Marriage
by Rasha_the_earnest
Miss Elizabeth Bennet will not marry where there is no respect between partners. In a world where Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s intimate first is a Mr. CHARLES Lucas, true feelings are clouded. Does one find love by wading into the sensible, or falling into the ardent? Cross-Post from recently restarte
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This list of 17short Pride & Prejudice fanfics spans 425,214 total words. Kudos range from 36 on the newest entries to 9,568 on the most established. 47% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is General Audiences (8 of 17 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Happy Ending · Alternate Universe - Modern Setting · Angst with a Happy Ending.
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