Preface

I don't like writing prefaces. I don't like writing author's notes. A story should stand on its own with no explanation, and if the author has to explain things about the story directly to the readers I can't help but think they're doing this whole "writing" thing wrong.

However, this really needs an explanation. So, please indulge this overly long explanation as to why this story exists.

I'm not a fan of Twilight. I could never get into it, though I bought the books and analyzed them and tried to understand what was so wonderful about them. I didn't particularly hate the books, either- for what they were ( a story which sold the fantasy of being a teenage girl with a perfect boyfriend), they were adequate. What disappointed me the most was that they weren't more. I was hoping for a story more oriented towards adults, I suppose, a series that focused on characters and their intricate relationships and the consequences thereof. Again, the books work perfectly fine as a teenage fantasy. Their success is evidence enough of that. As time went on, though, and their popularity grew, I began to wonder "what if?" What if the books were more akin to my expectations? What if they were adult literature instead of young adult, focused on the "fantasy" label instead of the "romance" one? Better put, "What if these books were written for a different audience?" Would the haters change their minds? Would the fandom still enjoy the series?

My answer to these questions is this story. I do not presume to think I can improve upon the original. Regardless of what you think of Mrs. Meyer's writing, I can assure you mine is worse. I aim to take Twilight, the characters and events therein, and reorient it towards a more mature audience. This is mainly a personal project, done for my own satisfaction. Some events will remain the same, and others will change. The beginning will likely be almost identical to the books, though large changes most likely will manifest. Usually this sort of thing would remain drawerfic, but I believe it could also be an opportunity to improve my writing. Because of this, I ask you to please leave all kinds of critique. Concrit, praise, flames- I love it all. Everything can be learned from, and that's really what this is: an exercise. Learning.

I know this skirts even closer to copyright infringement than usual. It is my own arrogance that leads me to post this; well, arrogance and the suggestion of my English professor. If there is a problem with this fic, legally that is, please let me know. I am more than willing to shove it back in the drawer where it belongs. Until then, however, please indulge me.

Thank you.