Through the union of two souls, the expression of love becomes an art in itself. A profound exploration of intimacy through the eyes of a painter and a poet, told in many colors.

In 1840, 16-year-old Carlisle Cullen almost drowned at sea off the coast of Italy. He was rescued by Esme Evenson, a vampire whose beautiful face haunted him throughout his youth. Seven years later, they meet again. AU.

She falls from a tree. She falls from a cliff. She falls in love. The story of restless newborn vampire Esme Anne Platt and the shamelessly saintly Doctor Carlisle Cullen.

Companion piece to "Stained Glass Soul" — all additional chapters told from Carlisle's point of view.

Carlisle discovers a painting of a lion and lioness in Esme's collection. When Esme learns that the doctor has been intruding on her artistic space, things start heating up like the African Savannah.

No one ever had to tell Renesmee that she was special. She just knew. — A sweet series of mundanely momentous events in the life of a child.

Before Edward and Bella's wedding day, Carlisle takes the time to write a personal letter to his son. Esme wishes she knew what it said.

"Not many women are lucky enough to have an island named after them. My husband believed I was a worthy exception." Isle Esme wasn't always just a dream.

Every night she visits him in her dreams. When the midnight hour strikes she will find him waiting for her under the stars, and together they will dance. — A series of dreams in which fate tempts a young and vulnerable Esme.

Ben Davidson had always been a quiet lad. Felicity was always bubbling with energy. But in the aftermath of Ben's return from the war, one night of innocent reminiscence will leave Felicity speechless for the first time in her life.

...and all he wanted was to tear it to shreds. / Slightly twisted one-shot, questionably canon.

Princess Esme must travel through the Sahara Desert in search of treasure to prevent an arranged marriage and preserve her kingdom. She starts off on her journey feeling confident, but everything changes once she meets her handsome young escort. / 1st place winner of Tiickledpink's Summer Citrus Contest

Carlisle takes Esme to India after she spots a picture of Bombay in a library book. When Esme decides she wants to take the Arabian Sea home with her, Carlisle must find a way for her to do so. 1940s, Canon universe.

An exploration of Carlisle and Esme's experiences during the newborn battle in Eclipse. Canon interpretation.

Carlisle helps Nessie find the perfect gifts for Esme and Bella. One-shot written in honor of Mother's Day.

I have dreamt of taking her in a deep, dense garden somewhere; between tangles of warm, exotic life, blanketed by sweet blue darkness.

Countless times he spoke to her in sheer and striking silence, ever present even in her dreams. Missing moments, Pre-Twilight. Prequel to "Stained Glass Soul."

The forbidden fruit just tastes too good to refuse.

He had been bold in breaking a long practiced romantic tradition. Not a scarlet petal in sight, he held in his hands instead a bouquet of palest pink.

Carlisle and Esme meet early one morning to discuss their present circumstances.

"When God gives a gift He does not take it back." — A conversation in a deserted cathedral leads to a surprising revelation, and a defining moment between a son and his father figure. Written for Fireangel1699.

There was something undeniably romantic about opposing one's lover in a game of chess. They were unrelenting in this small-scale battle, both desiring to emerge the victor...but only one would win. Two-shot. Written for MelissaMargaret.

Bella talks with her soon-to-be mother-in-law Esme before her wedding day.

Inspired by a real letter written to a US troop. Alice Brandon writes a letter to a soldier, Jasper Whitlock, who is fighting overseas in Iraq.

Esme and Carlisle spend a winter's night on the roof of their house. Esme encourages Carlisle to write her a poem about the sky.

Carlisle ponders the difference between the evening kiss and the early morning kiss while Esme tends to her indoor garden.

With heavy hands, I lifted the lid and unveiled the eighty-eight reasons why I had been born again. — One-shot. Carlisle hears Edward play the piano for the first time. Written for AllTheOtherNamesAreUsed.

It began with me watching the rain beat against my window at dusk, the pensive romance of this soothing, monotonous song to which every man has the right to surrender. It was just a harmless thought...

Carlisle forgets to tell Esme that he loves her before leaving for work one morning.