Chapters of Pride and Prejudice and Aliens

Chapter 3 – Pride and Prejudice and Aliens – JAFF Mr. Darcy Book

Rough first draft. The Bennet family arrived at the small stone church in Meryton, filing into their usual pew. As the organist began playing a hymn, Elizabeth scanned the congregation, noticing Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy seated across the aisle. She suppressed a smile at the stark contrast between Mr. Bingley’s relaxed posture and cheerful expression compared to Mr. Darcy’s ramrod straight back and dour look. The opening prayer had scarcely finished when a commotion…

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Chapters of Pride and Prejudice and Aliens

Chapter 2 – Pride and Prejudice and Aliens – JAFF Mr. Darcy Book

Rough first draft. The carriage rattled down the lane as the Bennet sisters made their way toward Meryton for the local assembly. Mrs. Bennet could scarcely contain her excitement at the prospect of meeting the newly arrived Mr. Bingley and his party from Netherfield. “I dare say Mr. Bingley will be utterly taken with you, Jane,” she declared. “With your fair looks and sweet disposition, what man could resist?” Jane blushed at the compliment. “Oh,…

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Chapters of Pride and Prejudice and Aliens

Chapter 1 – Pride and Prejudice and Aliens – JAFF Mr. Darcy Book

Rough first draft. It was a warm summer afternoon at Longbourn. The midday meal had just concluded, and the Bennet family was lingering at the dining table, savoring the last sips of tea and final bites of biscuits. Mr. Bennet sat at the head of the table, observing his wife and five daughters over the top of the latest newspaper. He cleared his throat. “It seems Netherfield Park has been let at last,” he announced…

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Chapters of Tempting Mr. Darcy

Chapter 3 – Tempting Mr. Darcy – Steamy JAFF Novella

The sitting room of Longbourn was a flurry of activity while Mrs. Bennet held court. Lydia and Kitty squabbled over a bonnet, their high-pitched bickering providing a counterpoint to their mother’s ceaseless chatter. Elizabeth sat quietly in a corner, an unusual scene that did not escape Jane’s notice. “You’re quiet today,” Jane observed softly, her gentle eyes filled with concern as she sat next to Elizabeth. Elizabeth sighed, tugging at the edge of her skirt…

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Chapters of Tempting Mr. Darcy

Chapter 2 – Tempting Mr. Darcy – Steamy JAFF Novella

In the Long’s ballroom, Elizabeth Bennet’s eyes, alight with a resolute twinkle, scanned the crowd for the imposing form of Mr. Darcy. His brooding countenance stood stark against the thrumming energy of the party, his silence a barrier that few dared to breach. She felt a twist of frustration knot in her stomach. “Mr. Darcy is proving more obstinate than I had anticipated,” Elizabeth confessed to her confidante, Charlotte Lucas, as they watched from the…

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Chapters of Tempting Mr. Darcy

Chapter 1 – Tempting Mr. Darcy – Steamy JAFF Novella

Entering the thrumming heart of Meryton Assembly, Elizabeth Bennet’s pulse quickened with an intoxicating mix of anxiety and anticipation. The hall buzzed with the news that Netherfield Park’s newest residents would be attending, and Elizabeth found herself eagerly scanning the crowded room for unfamiliar faces. Sir William Lucas, as ever, became the beacon of the ballroom the moment he entered. “Good evening, Mrs. Bennet, what a pleasure it is to see you and your charming…

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