My original universe, which begins in 1987 when Trixie is 15. Not all of the books have happened here and there are now rather a lot of stories to keep straight, so I have provided a couple of pages for reference.
What has happened so far?
Brief story descriptions. CONTAINS SPOILERS!
And the name of the universe? Well, my father-in-law had a saying, ‘The longest way round is the sweetest way home.’ My husband used to repeat it a lot and it reminds me of the way this universe is heading. (Yes, that was a clue.)
Recent updates:
18 October, 2023: NEW! James Frayne senior’s story continues in Chasing Anubis, part 3.
6 July, 2022: James Frayne senior’s story continues in Chasing Anubis, part 2.
4 April, 2022: Bobby’s story continues in Set Adrift, part 2.
28 March, 2022: The next part of Bobby’s story begins in Set Adrift, part 1.
11 March, 2021: On the occasion of Win Frayne’s 21st birthday, his uncle is reminded of the mistakes he made at that age in Chasing Anubis.
The Stories:
Please see the Jix ratings page for further details on the star rating system. Or email me for clarification on particular stories. Stories marked “Stand alone” can be read without having read the rest, though may contain slight spoilers and might make less sense. Dates in brackets are when the stories are set. Word counts for individual chapters are available on the Summary Page
0 Prologue: Do You Remember When… Trixie, Honey and Di gather for a special occasion. Written for CWP 5 for Jixemitri. (May 2007) Posted on 6 July, 2003. 2,963 words. Completed. 
1 The Secret of the Rose:
After Jim and Brian finish school the Bob-Whites take on a new project
and Trixie delves into Jim’s family history. (June to August 1987)
Posted on 25 June, 2003. 21,563 words. Pages: 1 2 3. Completed. Stand alone. 
2 Miss Bates’ Puzzle: During a trip to Rosewood Hall, Trixie is presented with a problem to solve.
(July 1987) Posted on 31 August, 2003. 2,396 words. Completed. Stand alone.
3 The Broken Years: What happens when the boys leave for college? Trixie’s diary might give us some clues. (September 1987 to May 1990) Posted on 26 September, 2003. 7,013 words. Completed.
4 The Trouble With Antonia: It’s time to start college. Trixie’s new room-mate is the reluctant participant in a mystery. (September 1990 to February 1991) Posted on 21 October, 2003. 8,756 words. Completed. Stand alone.
5 Lover’s Knot: Lots of things are happening in the lives of the Bob-Whites. In some ways, relationships are the most mysterious things of all. (October 1991 to February 1992) Posted on 2 December, 2003. 5,414 words. Completed.
6 Under the Apple Tree: While gardening at Rose Cottage, Celia uncovers a puzzle from the past. (October 1991) Posted on 28 January, 2004. 4,373 words. Completed. Stand alone.
7 Too Many Changes: A lot has changed in the lives of the Bob-Whites. Can they ever be close again? (September to December 1992) Posted on 19 April, 2004. 5,343 words. Completed.
8 Falling: Follow Dan as he deals with a number of changes in his life. (February to August 1992) Posted on 24 November, 2004. 10,516 words. Completed.
9 The Mystery of the Missing Elf: It’s Christmas at Crabapple Farm and a precious heirloom is missing. Join the Beldens for a Christmas celebration and a mystery too. (December 1992) Posted on 17 December, 2003. 4,371 words. Completed. Stand alone.
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Ourobouros: Di’s plans are made and everything is set in motion, but not everyone is co-operating. Could this be the end for the Bob-Whites? (December 1992 to January 1993) Posted on 6 January, 2005. 10,491 words. Completed. Rated purple star for sensitive subjects. Also contains mild adult language and themes. Please email me if you need information before reading. 
11 The Ends of the Earth: A journey of discovery for one of the Bob-Whites. (January 1993 to January 1994) Posted on 4 February, 2005. 6,201 words. Completed.
12 Growth Rings: Trixie and Jim encounter storm damage, career moves and milestones in their developing relationship. (January 1993 to February 1994) Posted on 24 August, 2005. 17,247 words. Completed. Rated a strong yellow star for adult situations.
13 Mystery in the Mail: Trixie tries to build on the knowledge gained in Under the Apple Tree, but someone is trying to keep secrets from her. (January to May 1993) Posted on 30 March, 2005. 8,171 words. Completed. Stand alone. Rated purple star for some violence, though it is not graphic, and a character death.
14 Seven Weeks: Helen Belden has a difficult seven weeks. (February to April, 1994) Posted on 29 July, 2006. 3,594 words. Completed.
15 The Music Box: While honeymooning at Easthampton, Trixie discovers a little mystery to keep her occupied. (April, 1994) Posted on 9 October, 2006. 2,649 words. Completed. Stand alone.
16 Inside Information: Do you remember the Bob-Whites as old friends? Well, Dan remembers you, and is here to fill you in on all of the dirt and get you up to speed before the next story! (early 1995) Posted on 14 September, 2007. 2,044 words. Completed.
17 Tell Me a Secret: It’s reunion time again, this time at Manor House. Dangerous secrets are lurking in this safe and familiar setting. (December 1994/January 1995) Posted on 27 September, 2007. 28,529 words. Pages: 1 2 3. Completed.
18 Genesis: As her life is turned upside down, Diana makes some new beginnings. (October 1994 to July 1995) Posted on 15 October, 2007. 8,896 words. Completed.
19 The Broken Window: Strange noises, lantern light, a broken window. Trixie knows something is wrong. (May 1995) Posted between 17 June and 24 September, 2008. Revised 2021. 21,257 words. Pages: 1 2 3 4. Completed. Stand alone.
20 Fascination: She put a spell on him. Can he handle it? (February 1995 to February 1996) Posted between 26 April and 19 May, 2010. 15,617 words. Pages: 1 2 3 4. Completed.
21 Winter’s Approach: As Honey starts to institute some changes in her life with Dan, a mystery comes to light that links to his past.(September 1995 onwards) Posted between 26 May and 23 June, 2011. 23,583 words. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5. Completed.
22 Entanglement: Two Bob-Whites, once romantically linked, now leading separate lives. The next parts of Mart’s and Diana’s stories begin to unfold. (February to July, 1996) Posted between 6 and 19 June, 2012. 12,316 words. Pages:1 2
3. Completed.
23 Responsible: Bobby longs for freedom, but his way of trying to get it leaves something to be desired. (August, 1996) A CWE#5 for Jixemitri. Posted on 1 May, 2013. 9,099 words. Completed.
24 Echoes: As Bobby, Larry and Terry try to move on from their last escapade, they uncover a puzzle for Trixie to solve.(September 1996 to mid 1997) A CWE#7 for Jixemitri. Posted between 12 and 31 May, 2014. 28,969 words. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6. Completed.
25 Endurance: Mart finds himself in an expected situation, which is not entirely to his liking. (May to June 1997) A CWE#11 for Jixemitri. Posted on 22 June, 2015. 5,496 words. Completed.
26 Endings and Beginnings: Diana is experiencing a time of change, in various parts of her life. (August to October 1997) Posted on 23 May, 2016. 4,914 words. Completed.
27 One Impulsive Act: Brian proves that he is not always boring. (October 1997) Posted on 18 April, 2017. 2,764 words. Completed.
28 Thunderstruck: While Mart struggles to deal with the consequences of his life choices, a chance find throws a different light on the situation. (January 1998) Posted on 6 July, 2017. 4,560 words, plus a 159 word quote. Completed.
29 Better Every Day: Some loves leave us star-struck, while others grow slowly. In the lead-up to her wedding, Diana has time to reflect on the difference. (October 1997 to August 1998) Posted on 23 January, 2018. 2,821 words. Completed.
30 The Crooked Path: Dan finds himself in a difficult situation at work and needs to make some important decisions about his future. (August to September 1998) Posted on 6 May, 2020. 4,501 words. Completed.
31 NEW! Set Adrift: Bobby has been struggling to find his place in the world since finishing high school. But will his latest scheme help or hinder? (April to September 1998) Posted on 28 March and 4 April, 2022. 12,599 words. Pages 1 2. Completed.
33 Delayed: When Helen Belden receives a mysterious piece of mail she knows exactly who to call in to investigate. (December 1998) Posted on 14 December, 2020. 8,573 words. Completed.
Parallel stories:
1P Chasing Anubis: Part 2 NEW! Part 3 When he receives an invitation to his nephew Win’s 21st birthday party, James Frayne is reminded of the mistakes he made at the same age. Expands upon back story from story 1. (1962 and 1923) Posted on 11 March, 2021, 6 July, 2022 and 18 October, 2023. 20,622 words. Completed (for now; I will almost certainly add more at some stage).
3P Missing Pieces: Regan didn’t go looking for love; it came to him. Runs in parallel to story 3. (December 1987 to December 1988) Posted on 18 March, 2019. 8,991 words. Completed (for now; I reserve the right to add more chapters).
20P Rainy Day Reflections: After bailing up Mart about his choices, Regan goes home to his family. Loosely connects to a scene in story 20. Written for CWC#28. (November 1995) Posted on 8 March, 2020. 1,223 words. Completed.
Future stories:
32. Epic: A trip, a happy event… and some decisions to be made. Coming Soon(ish)!
34. Small Beginnings: A shock discovery throws Trixie for a loop.
35. The Sign: While doing research for a story, Honey inadvertently puts herself in danger.
36. Inheritance: A chance occurence causes problems for the Fraynes.
37. (as yet untitled): Helen and Peter Belden travel over Christmas to visit one of their far-flung offspring.
38. Reboot: For one couple, their differences are becoming too much. Will they be able to patch things up, or is this the end?
(Some titles, numbers and descriptions may change.)
Last updated 18 October, 2023.
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