To others, James Delaney is a man of mystery. But what happens when his dreams are haunted by an unknown woman who was equally mysterious? (James Delaney x Reader)

James Delaney brings on a maid to care for House Delaney. And they have so much in common! A semi-AU set somewhere in the first season of Taboo, with an original character. Lorna hasn't moved in and James is already mostly over Zilpha. But who is this young interloper with a penchant for casual witchcraft!? REVIEWS: "It's really dense text," gushes reader unfamiliar with canon. "I haven't gotten around to reading it yet," admits long-time friend of author. "..." grunts Tom Hardy (probably). *** Rating: R (language, sexuality, adult themes) NOT FOR CHILDREN. CHAPTER SUMMARY: Prelude: In which James Keziah Delaney has nothing to do with what happened to the maid. Ch. 1: In which James Keziah Delaney gets a better look at the maid. Ch. 2: In which James Keziah Delaney goes on a dream walk to visit the maid. Ch. 3: In which James Keziah Delaney sleeps over. Ch. 4: In which James Keziah Delaney makes the maid cry. Ch. 5: In which James Keziah Delaney moves the maid into his room. Ch. 6: In which James Keziah Delaney teaches the maid how. Ch. 7: In which James Keziah Delaney really gives the maid the what for. Ch. 8: In which James Keziah Delaney and the maid bunk up in the attic for three days. Ch. 9: In which James Keziah Delaney reveals to the maid that he is, in fact, a monster. Ch. 10: In which James Keziah Delaney finds reassurance that the monster is useful. Ch. 11: In which James Keziah Delaney always has someone waiting for him at home. Chapter titles and lyrics provided by Bill Callahan/Smog. All images, lyrics, and characters belong to their respective copyright holders. Matilda Woodruff and any other original characters belong to me. This is just for fun, because Season 2 is SO FAR AWAY.

She was only 13 years old when she started working as a cleaner for the Delaney family, and he was only 17 when his eyes saw hers. Judy had a talent for cooking, she acquired it from her mother. The smell of the meals travelled all over the house. James particularly loved her pancakes and became more attached to Judy, the same goes for her. After a few years of growing up together, James made the decision to sail to Africa. They promised to write to each other, but James didn't answer for 10 years. Judy decided to move to America to start over and realize her dreams, until a ghost came back...

A woodland witch is sent James Delaney to care for by the spirits of the river after he's attacked by hit men from the East India Company. She mends him, questioning their meeting as the spirits tell her he is a gift to her. They find an odd connection and unlikely fondness shared between them as they find respite in knowing another with powers like theirs. She heals him and sends him on his way, but fate has other plans on making their paths cross again. What do the spirits have in mind for them as they keep pushing them together? And is it in the cards for them to stay together?