In Man Of Steel Bars, after CK/SM leave, it takes Lois a lot longer, about 6 months to prove he's not responsible for the heatwave. All the things from episodes in that time frame happen, but without Superman to stop them. Lois isn't involved as in them given her new obsession: proving Superman's innocence. This indirectly leads to Jimmy's death. When Clark comes back, Lois, Perry & Lex have all separately figured out The Secret. As a result, when he returns, Lex has Jonathan & Martha killed before Clark knows that Lex knows who he is. How does Clark respond? Will Lois ever forgive him? How does the world respond when Lex reveals The Secret on live international television, and Clark accidentally confirms it? Over to you, fanfic writers...........

Man, that is dark. Mouserocks, that's more along your lines.

EDIT: Also, you might want to check out AntiK's dark and terrific story And Then There was Light. It starts out with Superman and Clark leaving after MoSB.

Thank you. I'm reading it now. Although, I should continue the marathon and watch PML, but eh... it can wait.......