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  1. Public Bookmark 27

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    Bates gave him a half-smile. “I was only thinking… imagine if it had been Thomas instead.”

    Robert blinked. “Thomas?”

    “As Mr Crawley’s valet,” Bates clarified. “Imagine it — Thomas, with his pride, his sharp tongue — and Mr Crawley, with all his notions of righteousness and order. If he finds Molesley oppressive, what would he make of Thomas Barrow?”

     

    AU where Thomas becomes Matthew’s valet in season 1, and everything changes.

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    25 Jan 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 74

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    Subject: Request to Inform Ilya Rozanov of a Family Death

    Mr. Drover,

    My name is Natalya Listunova. I am the sister of Oksana Rozanova, who was married to Andrei Rozanov, Ilya Rozanov's brother.

    Andrei died unexpectedly this week. I am reaching out because Ilya has been estranged from the family, and I believe he should be informed of his brother's death personally rather than through the media or other third parties.

    There is also a pressing legal matter involving Andrei and Oksana's ten-year-old daughter, Aliya. My sister passed away several months ago, and with both parents now deceased, Aliya is currently in state care in Russia. As her aunt and uncle, Ilya and I have equal legal standing. I am in the process of petitioning for custody and to bring Aliya to Canada, where I have lived for several years; however, this requires Ilya's acknowledgement and a signed affidavit declining custody.

    Thank you for your time and discretion.

    Respectfully,
    Natalya Listunova

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    24 Jan 2026

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    Svetlana's car company is barely keeping its head above water and its only hope for survival is appealing to a broader public than just, well, the NHL, really. With plans to run an ad campaign featuring a famous model falling apart at the last minute, Svetlana turns to Ilya for help. After all, what are friends for if not to get you in touch with a beautiful, famous actress to save the Vetrova dealership from bankruptcy?

    Rose Landry is enjoying her life, hopping from city to city as she steadily grows in her acting career and fame. Most days she loves her job, she has an amazing best friend, and gets to enjoy travelling the world. She doesn't have time for dating. Let alone for falling in love. Besides, she's not into women like that, right?

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    17 Jan 2026

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    Shrugging one shoulder far more casually than he possibly feels, Ilya says, “I like both. Is secret, okay?”

    “Okay,” Hollander says, voice cracking.

    He doesn’t say anything else. The air’s so heavy around them that it feels like being in the middle of a scrum, the weight and heat of all those bodies pressing down on you. Danger always feels like hockey; it’s the most dangerous thing Ilya knows, except for this. Everything dangerous in his life involves men’s bodies and just how close he can get to them. Closer than he probably should.

    Nobody knows why Shane Hollander dropped out of the 2009 draft at the last second, and a year later it stuns the whole hockey world when he's signed by the Boston Raiders. Having the two biggest stars in the league on the same line is great for Boston - but playing alongside their worst rival was never exactly in Shane or Ilya's plans. Especially not when staying away from each other starts to feel just as impossible as getting along.

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    04 Jan 2026

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    “Should call you the Ottawa Puppies,” says the Toronto centre, Svensson. As an insult it makes no sense, so Ilya ignores it, until he continues, “Hear Hollander keeps you on a short leash.”

    Ilya is the captain, so if anything, he should be holding the leash. In English, you can be singular or plural, but he knows what Svensson is trying to say. He is saying Ilya Rozanov, you are Hollander’s bitch.

    “Only sometimes,” Ilya replies, grinning. He wins the face off.

    OR: Ilya trains himself to be a very, very good guard dog for Shane.

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    31 Dec 2025