Author's Rant/ Warning (Please Read)
Dear Readers,
Welcome to Brightest of my Life. For those who have been following me for a while, you have read variations of this plot for the past few months and yes, I've changed it up again. But this time, it's permanent.
This is a Seth imprint story. I have created an Original Character to be the love of his life. Overall, it still has Meyer's characters, pairings, and history. But it's AU because the Cullens moved and it's a bit OOC because I tweaked my Cullens and there are a few situations that might not happen in Meyer's world. One more thing, when I say "the Cullens", it includes Jacob's pack.
This plot covers Seth/OC's relationship from the moment they met until…well, I can't say so we'll just say the end. ;) The characters grow and mature, together and apart, and it's not a smooth ride to the finish. Along that thought, this story contains a few…shady subject matters so here's the WARNING: This story will contain graphic and domestic violence/abuse as well as brief encounters with suicidal thoughts, self-abuse, and rape. Along with those, there will be blood, swearing, and of course, lemons. I will place a warning in the beginning of any chapter that deals with abuse, suicidal thoughts, and rape; read it at your own risk. As you can see, this is not all rainbows and smiles. It's gonna slide to rock-bottom before it comes back up. And yes, it'll come up. I happen to be a strong HEA believer. :D
I understand if all the warnings above scared you but I'm not the type to dig into every single emotion and action and make it all angst-y and shit. Just sayin'. The warnings above are just that, warnings, things that will happen throughout the course of this fic. But those things in the warnings don't make up the entire piece. There are only parts. Some parts are bigger than the others. Some very, very small when compared.
I also realize that this story could be pulled for content on FFn so I have this in my TWCS account under the same name.
Another thing, this is rated M. I can't control the age of my readers. It's your choice. But this is intended for mature audiences.
A BIG THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED ME WITH THIS FIC!
Pre-readers:
MalloryKnoxx (FFn) - Chica, you've been with me through this whole thing. I eagerly await your comments every time. You are amazing! I love that you seem to know exactly what I'm trying to do even though sometimes I don't actually do it.
CeeCeeStar (TWCS) – I'm so glad that you decided to tag along this journey. I loved getting your comments, even though it was only for a while. I wish the best for you and your family!
Content1 (FFn) - I adore your comments and insights on the chapters. and you never seem to miss anything! You add your experience to my writing and for that, thank you. I'm very happy that you hopped on this twisted, little ride.
Betas:
ColdOnePaul (FFn) – Our likes and dislikes are so similar that it kinda creeped me out a bit, but you are amazing and your red pen is very welcomed by the readers. Muchas gracias, my friend!
Lellabeth (FFn) - Words cannot define my love for this girl, and I'm simply ecstatic that you agreed to beta the first few chapters.
I love you guys. xoxo
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
PROLOGUE
Firing synapses. Connecting axons. Chemical and electrical signals.
A human brain: what is it?
A bundle of nerves and cells that makes up about only two percent of an average human.
And yet, it controls your every move—from your first wail to your last shuddering breath. It's the answer behind the progress of this world, behind every moral and belief, behind imagination. It lets you live until the moment it decides it's over. It lets you be you without judgment or opposition.
It lets you breathe, think, and feel.
Imagine the mind as a never-ending canvas and every experience is a unique brushstroke, every thought and emotion having its own shade. For some, this painting will be filled with yellows, pinks, grass-greens, and lavenders since they have never regretted a moment in their life. For others, black and gray mixed with vicious red streaks and smudges of yellow will dominate, because their passion is as much a blessing as it is a curse. For most, it's a mixture of light and dark faded because their monotonous existence will have little to no impact upon this vast and wide world.
For the most fortunate, the lonely blacks and fearful grays eventually turn into bright oranges for their newly-found vitality and beautiful light colors. These people refused to survive in the dark because they cared and struggled to have more than a prosaic life.
Such is Cassie Clearwater's story. It's not a fairytale beginning nor is it one at the end. But then again, nothing—no one—is perfect, not even the supernatural.
A/N: I'd love to know your thoughts. :-)
