The "tip of the spear" - in the military, they are the front line; the initial attack that draws first blood. As a CACO in the United States Marine Corps, Capt. Masen delivers that leading blow, too. He's often faced with handling the collateral damage this life can bring. He's accepted that love & commitment aren't for him…until she opens the door.

Sixth sense: a special ability to know something that cannot be learned by using the five senses. Humans use 10% of their brain, but it's been proven that those with a sixth sense use more. Some wish to harness that power. With a target on us, sixxers are hunted as we try to stay hidden, blending in with the average world around us...when we are anything but average. AH ExB

A month after losing his wife, Edward Masen was taking it one day at a time, trying to simply survive the torrent of grief. Surrounded by memories of their life together and messages she left, he was already questioning his sanity when his phone lit up in the middle of the night... with her picture and number. EPOV/OOC/AU

Being a single parent isn't ideal but these two are making the best of their situations but they are both missing that special someone to spend their days and nights with. Throw in some nosy and pushy 'sisters' and things just might get interesting. Edward and Bella all the way, as always.

What do you do when your biological clock is ticking? Uh? You hit up your best friend's brother for 'donations'. Crazy little drabble fic with all the usual suspects. Edward/Bella-A/H-Humor-Lemons. All the fun stuff!

She walked in, with her attitude and a polka dot umbrella. Whatever else I expected this miserable, rainy night, it definitely wasn't this.

Bella is deaf and due to her disability, she is unable to do the one thing she's always wanted to do, follow in her father's footsteps and be a firefighter. Overcoming the hatefulness of several people, she works in the firehouse, but can she be the saving grace in a scary emergency situation?

In high school, Bella was a quiet bookworm. Edward was the king of the school. She blended into the background while he seemingly flourished in the limelight. That wasn't the case. Ten years later, will he finally be able to get the one that got away?

A Jasper/OC story. Collaboration with Ambivalentanarchist. Jasper is working as a psychotherapist in San Diego when Robyn Summers steps into his life. Robyn's blood appeals to him more than any other, but not nearly as much as her fascinating personality, and hints of a latent ability. Join them as they overcome strife and find love.

After hearing her son's birthday wish, Bella decides to contact her ex-boss whom she had a short affair with before quitting, to let him know that he has a son. Edward has loved Bella since the first moment he saw her, despite her young age and position he sought her out on many occasions, to merely be rejected in turn. Now that she has returned he hopes they can be together.Lemons

Bella Swan has lived a sheltered life, and chooses to go to college as far from home as her strict parents will allow. After running into Edward Cullen, they become friends. One night will alter the life of both of them more than anyone can ever believe. When DNA doesn't tell the same story Bella tells, how will both their lives change? Banner by: CaiteexxGraphics

Bella: She makes van alarming discovery on her typical morning jog that changes her life forever. Edward: He comes home from his typical two week stint on the oil rig to discover a disaster that makes him reevaluate.

Cute, trendy Bella returns home to escape the heartache of her past. She immediately befriends neighbors Jasper and Edward, bonding with them in the treehouse out back. Bella and Edward discover they have more in common than they ever dreamed of. AH A/U

Newly divorced Bella goes to Vegas for a work conference. On the advice of friends she lets her hair down and goes out for a night on the town. When she comes back from Vegas, she finds out that what happens in Vegas, doesn't always stay there. Awesome banner by: Astrid GreenEyes

Bella and her friends are on Spring Break in LA. One collision changes her life. E/B AH

There's a serial killer on the loose and he calls himself Sent From Hell. Edward is a little strange and his past is jaded. He's let his crush on Bella be known, but she's scared of his unknown past. When Bella is hunted down, will Edward be her saving grace or will he be Sent From Hell? banner by CaiteexxGraphics

Edward spent most of his life trying to be invisible until he got to college. All alone, 3000 miles from home, there's only one person he wishes would see him. His Library Girl, just a few tables away. AH/Rated M/Canon couples

He walked away from his true love for his career. Now, five years later, one phone call changes Edward Cullen's life in a way he never expected. AU/AH. Rated M for language.

Being born into a made family has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes a man has to reflect on which relationships he involves himself in. AH. B&E. Banner by: AstridGreenEyes-Banners

What you see isn't always what you get. By all appearances, Masen lives the life of sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. He's living the dream that has turned into a nightmare because his life - and his reputation - is not his own. There must be more to life than tour buses, groupies, paparazzi, and slimy record producers. AH/ExB/Rated M

Newly divorced and single mom Bella decides it's time to let loose and have some fun at her friend's Halloween party. After an encounter with an alluring stranger, Bella's life turns upside down. AH-Cannon Couples. A one-shot turned multi-chapter

Bella Swan's last summer before starting college is here. Charlie Swan encourages his daughter to let loose and live. What happens when the town's notorious bad boy comes back? Will he sweep her off her feet?

A NYC barman views his mind reading as an isolating cancer, until he meets a lonely 28yr old trying to escape her sad reality. His life is full of harsh lessons. Hers an uphill battle, so she never complains when a beautiful boy pushes her away time and time again. EXB AH

Between deployments and deaths, will Bella and Edward find their happy place together? When they find their love, will it survive the war they're surrounded by? Tissue warnings are given, but a happy ending is promised. All Human.

A normal night out changes everything for two innocent sisters, who stumble upon something that will change their lives forever. Two brave U.S. marshals have to keep them hidden and keep them safe. How far are they willing to go to do what's right? Are the consequences worth it all? AH/Canon Couples/Rated M

New probee officer Bella Swan is put on the Molten, Washington Detective squad. Once her probation period is over she gets assigned to pull duty with the narcotics squad. Will her direct supervisor Edward Cullen treat her like all other detectives, or will she have a lot to prove? What kind of trouble will happen when Edward's own life is in her hands. All Human.

I have always read people easily. They are predictable, until I met her. She was a contradiction, an enigma that drove me insane. Every time I thought I had figured her out, she did the complete opposite. I could not stay away from her, even though I tried. I'd do anything for her, even kill.

Edward's grandfather's business has been closed because of his investment partner died and his daughter, who he calls the viper, wants more than just money to reopen. The viper makes life hard for the Cullens when Edward refuses her 'offer.' When an angry Edward meets another poor little rich girl that needs some tutoring, will she be the one to teach him a thing or two? A/H

School teacher Bella sends a care package and letter to Army sergeant Edward, who is stationed in Afghanistan. They begin a relationship through letters, phone calls, and video chats. There's love, there's language, and there's adult situations, plus a strong, independent Bella and the Edward we all know and love.

Masen Manor, home to a prestigious boarding school, Masen Academy. An immortal hiding from the world has his faith tested by a hundred-year-old fortune and a broken, silent girl. AU…E/B…Slightly OOC…Rated M

On one of history's darkest days, Edward finds his other half. Bella wakes to find that her guardian angel may just be a figment of her imagination. A journey of two lost souls as they find the light when darkness surrounds them.

REPOST. Edward's known Bella for five years, but after some time away from Forks, he learns even more. Some bad people have their hand in the control of Forks. Will Bella and Edward be able to save each other or get lost in the mix? What happens when Edward's friendship with Bella becomes so much more? Can they both fight the demons from their past and present to find their future?

Edward, moves to the small town his grandfather was from, after his sudden death. He inherits his veterinary clinic and ranch. He's intrigued by Isabella who tries to runaway with her brother. What will Edward do when he finds a journal his grandfather kept and realizes he was trying to help them get away?

This is a story of a tough as nails, Bella, who can bring a mob boss, Edward, to his knees, but in all the right ways. What happens when these two strong personalities collide in more than one way? Content edited version will post on ffn, non-content edited versions will post on twcs and ficpad. AH/Rated M, completely out of character.

Detective Cullen has been married to his job for a very long time, and he doesn't ever plan to change. Bella Swan the overweight girl who gets used and tossed aside is his favorite waitress. Can they make more out of this than friendship with benefits, or will she send him away when she decides she wants more? (The use of the word steaks vs. stakes is a play on words - just FYI)

He's a cop. She's a student. A missed connection during a traumatic time leaves them both longing, until fate brings them back together again. Romance, humor, slight drama. Canon couples. OOC. AU. This is my version of Copward, and this is a working summary.

FOURTH in the Gravity Series. When one of their own is threatened, the crew will have to travel halfway around the globe to get them back. What they find will have them racing against the odds to save more than just one life. AH E/B Series.

Bella leaves her husband, James, after he attacks her, taking their kids. After a trip to the hospital, she meets Dr Sexy and his 'hot doc' family who change her life...for better and for worse!

Some so called friends invite Bella out for her birthday, and send her to a BDSM club as a prank. What happens when the owner of the club sees her? Will he be able to set aside his Dom nature? Will she ever believe she deserves to have her needs met? Will he be able to set aside his wants and desires to meet those needs, or will she find her true desire is to submit to him? AH/M

Fourth Addition to the Storm Series. This is a compilation of future-takes that follow Riders on the Storm. We'll hear from Damion, Kylie, and Sonny. We'll get glimpses into their future, adult lives. And every Storm character will be present, including Edward and Bella. Romance, Humor, Drama, and slight angst will ensue, along with other genres. *Will Update Quickly*

Edward left Bella in New Moon to keep her safe. Not all monsters are immortal, and fate usually gets its way, no matter how hard you fight it. Rated M for language, lemons, and adult situations. Not your typical "Bella has a baby" story. Meaning, no half-vampire babies. AU after New Moon.

Welcome to part 3 of the storm series. Sixteen years after Weather the Storm. Follow the Skip, Bella, and their kids - now older, wiser, and enmeshed in the family business. How will Edward cope with trying to teach Damion and Sonny the ropes, keeping Kylie out of trouble, and Bella happy? Does he still have what it takes to juggle all his duties? Mobward. OOC. AU. Romance/Humor.

"Young women can act silly, but men... Men make bold gestures." I opened the trunk for Bella. The man inside ended up on the pavement. Bella's eyes widened, and she covered her mouth. GangsterWard. *1958.*

The Few. The Proud. The Strong. Returning Marine Edward Masino has spent the first years of his adult life embodying that motto. But as he moves back to the Brooklyn neighborhood where he grew up, he is introduced to a whole new code of ethics. He quickly learns that some rules cry out to be bent, but there are others that, if broken, will get him killed. *Edited to meet TOS*

He's a young but jaded musician writing lyrics for his band, and she's a naive, frustrated poet looking to break out of her shell; their words collide online. What happens when they meet in high school, unaware of their literary connection?

A Teambella23 fic re-post: Moving Trucks and sunglasses. Rollerblades and heart shaped potatoes. M&M's for smiles and notes across lawns. "Sometimes I'm just sad," and "I love you hard." A story about first love and the struggle to keep it sane.

She wanted all of him, something he couldn't give her. He'd finally found the one thing that meant everything, yet he belonged to someone else. She wanted to believe everything he ever promised, but a heart can only be so strong when faith is tested. Rated M/Canon couples/AH

Bella is the daughter of the vice president of the United States. Edward is a new member of her Secret Service detail. Will they be able to fight their attraction, or will her eighteenth birthday mean a green light? AH/Rated M for adult situations.

Teen mother Isabella finds herself in a precarious situation. The person, who has given her and her baby a home, has passed away. The landlord wants her out at all costs. Insert DSHS worker Edward Cullen. What happens when he steps over the line of his job? What happens when Isabella is more to him than he expected? A/H, M

Edward is a single father and a police officer in Rock Island, Il. His new neighbor is his boss, Mike. What happens when Edward thinks Mike is beating his wife, Bella? Can Edward help save Bella? Does Bella need to be saved? Written for Jess2002, happy birthday to our friend. AH/M

Bella Swan is riddled with bad luck, so much so her own mother ships her off to live with her father. Fires, floods, falls and failure are all she knows. Star player Edward Cullen has exceptional luck, but what happens when he meets Bella Swan? Will his good luck withstand her bad? What happens when the tables turn? It's all about your soul mate. AH, rated M.

Detective Bella Swan and her partner, DI Edward Cullen work together like a well oiled machine in the Murder Squad. It's strictly a work arrangement and Bella is determined nothing will ever happen between them, because her focus is solely on the job, not on her stunningly gorgeous partner. Now it seems her best friend is hinting that they could be something more. AH, Bella & Ed.

Re-post: AU/AH Bella's only release comes in the form of distantly orbiting the life of Edward Cullen. As with any addiction, however, she's always left wanting more. "Mad is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else." [Ugo Betti]

After graduation, smart mouthed Isabella Swan finds out her father's set her up in an arranged marriage. Not wanting to marry Jake and live on the res, she runs. In Chicago, she finds herself jobless—living with Alice. She seeks a job at a strip club. Edward Cullen calls her a child and tells her no—too bad NO isn't a word she likes. Birthday story for Silverblossom. AH/rated M

When seventeen-year-old Bella is kidnapped while out with Alice Cullen—she taken as a prize to be awarded the winner of an underground fighting tournament. Will Alice's adopted brother be the unlikely hero to save the day? All Human/Rated M

The FOURTH in the Angel Series. Its a year later. When the Cullens move to a new home, Edward begins to hear something he can't explain. Is it a ghost or is he losing his mind? As always, there's love, angst, and music, plus old friends & new. AU/slightly-OOC Canon couples E/B Lemons/language

Edward is the retired right hand man for a mob boss, Charlie Swan. When asked to train a woman to help to protect herself and her daughter, he had no idea the trouble he'd find himself in. She's the boss's daughter. Can he keep his hands off?

Collab with theonlykyla PunkRockward and Ballerinella have known each other their whole lives, they want to love each other but many twists, turns and bad decisions stand between them. Is love enough? Rated M for drug use, adult language and lemons

Dr. Edward Cullen loves his job, but lives for his daughter. When her little world explodes he will do anything to piece it back together. But could the solution also bring him the happiness he didn't realize he was missing?

One night in Vegas changes Bella's life forever. What happens when she finds that the man she met that night, Edward Cullen, is not only her new boss but the father of her son? How will Edward react when he realizes that Bella has been keeping this secret from him?

Bella wants to die, and almost gets her wish fulfilled when she gets hit by a shiny Volvo. She is left with serious injuries, and the only thing keeping her from dying is the person who hit her. All Human, Rated M for language, dark themes & violence.

Bella sees life half-empty. Edward sees it half-full. Will he teach her to quench her thirst by living for the day? AH, drabble-esque.

At 13 Bella is left to care for her siblings. 5yrs later she still struggles to provide for them. Edward is a professor at UW, who thinks all women are users and liars. When paths cross, what happens when Bella is just another female who lied. AH/OOC/18

Part Two: How does the head of the world's most powerful crime family juggle being a father, husband, and boss? Surrounded by trouble, Edward tries to manage his organization while struggling to spend time with his children and wife, Bella. Sequel to Quiet Storm. EDITED TO MEET THE TOS. FULL STORY CAN BE FOUND ON TWCS, where you'll need to log-in. A few passages are missing

Alert the Darwin Awards! Bella Swan, depressed and demented, nearly dies trying to kill herself & is shipped to Forks WA. Watch her update her facebook status and fall in love. WARNING: MA, very dark comedy. OOC w/ nod to canon , E/B some Jake , AH

My outtake for the Fandom For No Kid Hungry fundraiser. See what Sugarlips, Dollface, Cupcake, The Oracle, Dimples and Honeybuns are up to since we saw them last. ExB

Bella's thoughts are elsewhere in her English lesson and the detention Mr. Cullen gives her doesn't turn out quite as intended. AH. I advise you only to read this if you are over 18. Warning: Scenes of violence: chapters 9, 10, 23 and 24

28 year old English teacher, Bella Swan is dreading being dragged to her 10 year reunion with Alice; until a certain social networking site offers her a very welcome blast from the past... BxE, AH. M. *COMPLETE*

Bella is a well accomplished romance novelist living with Alice, Rosalie, Emmett, and Jasper in Forks, WA. When Emmett's little brother Edward comes to stay the summer, could Bella's seemingly perfect life not seem so perfect anymore? AH AU OOC LEMONS

3rd in the Gravity Series. Carlisle brings a client to Gravity for protection, but there is more to this famous female singer than meets the eye. Bella, Edward, and crew not only will have to keep her safe but figure out who is threatening her. AH/Sequel

After the loss of his best friends,Edward is responsible for their little girl. Unable to get the child to open up, he takes her to a bookstore. Inside, he finds a loving young woman, hurting from past regrets and the owner of a magical book.

Newly divorced from his high school sweetheart, single father Edward Cullen is trying to get his life back on track. That is until, with the help of his daughter, he finds what he didn't know he was missing in an unexpected place.

The sequel to Blood & Glory: Gravity's business is booming, but what happens when a ghost from the past shows up, taking the only thing that matters? Can the team work together to fix it, or will they rip apart at the seams? Rated M E/B

Bella Swan opens a bookstore in Port Angeles, which happens to be located right next to the music store owned by a young man named Edward Cullen. Watch as they meet and form a relationship. Rating for later chapters. AH

Overnight irresponsible Edward goes from bachelor to father of a 5 yr old. Meanwhile responsible, prepared Bella begins her first job as Kindergarten teacher at Forks Elementary. When irresponsible meets the epitome of responsible, sparks will fly!

A series of outtakes and futuretakes from my completed fiction - My Facebook Reunion. AH, BxE.

The THIRD in the Angel series. We pick up where we last left off. Edward and Bella starting new in England...new friends, old friends...and lots of love, angst, and music. AU/slightly-OOC...and as always, lemons. Sequel to Broken Angel & Angel's Embrace.

Yes, it's the sequel to Red Line, finally! Edward and his family are starting their new life in Wyoming and it will not be easy. Can Edward really leave his past behind him and start all over again, being a father, lover, and cowboy?

The definition of a mercenary is a soldier for hire. His crew are trained fighting machines. Hers are smart PIs. What happens when they need each other to survive? Canon couples. AH/AU. Rated M for lots of reasons, including violence and lemons.

Edward moves into the last available room on-campus, a co-ed suite with Bella. Feelings arise, but neither are in a position to return them. After traumatic events will they be able to let their friendship to grow into more. AU/AH *DARK THEMES* rated M

Bella, after having her life ripped apart, moves to Portland in an attempt to escape her shattered dreams and stalker of an ex. Broken and disillusioned, will she be able to pick up the pieces and start anew? Will she ever trust enough to love again?

Edward is trying to save Bella's mind, but it might cost him his in the process. All Human.

Edward has immersed himself in the Cannabean way to ward off the hurt of a life-changing experience; but an unexpected betrothal teaches him how little he knows about life. There is no abuse in this story.

Edward and Bella are high school sweethearts, will one over heard conversation change that? Will unexpected events and tragedy bring them back together for good?

Originally written for The Twilight 25. Prequel to "Out of Captivity".

Edward is a Chicago firefighter who decides to move to Seattle to escape his past. Bella is a woman betrayed who has turned her back on love- until they meet. Will they spark into something beautiful or go up in flames? AU-H- M for language & lemons

Follow Bella as she tries to survive a madman's abduction and keep a stranger's child from succumbing to his wild fantasies, and follow Edward as he tries to stay sane searching for his daughter taken right before his eyes.

Various outtakes from TINML. Must read TINML first to understand. Will add as the story progresses.

Chapter outtakes from the story A Rough Start

More than 2 million career and volunteer firefighters serve in more than 50,000 departments throughout the United States – This is just one stations story. Slightly OOC, AU, AH, canon pairings, rated M for a reason...full summary inside...

Bella has had it with her relationship, she is stable but just not with her soulmate. Edward is tired of being used and feels like he is not in love anymore, so he moves back home to get some space. Can these two find love and happiness?

Hiking through the Appalachian Trail, Bella meets 2 brothers, 1 with a dark past. This is an adventure about friendships, love, loss and finding yourself. And just maybe finding more than you expected. AH/canon couples/Rated M

The SECOND in the Angel series. We are continuing in the lives of the Cullens, during their senior year at Dartmouth, when some new things develop in their lives. Will Edward and Bella be able to deal with the changes? AU/slightly-OOC. Rated M...lemons, language, violence. Sequel to Broken Angel.

Bella moves to Manhattan Beach when her mom dies in a car accident. When she moves into her dad's beach house she secretly admires the neighbours son, who secretly admires her too.

After Bella Swan's best friend releases a portrait of her it is purchased an an auction by Edward Masen, one of society's elite photographers, who seems to have an irresistible draw to Bella. Can Bella accept Edward's attention? Originally by xx.Nikteche

For Edward, life was never easy. Now, at the end of the line, hanging on by a thread, Bella offers him a choice. Will he own up to the demons of his past or let it rip their rocky relationship apart? AH, OOC. Old synopsis in first chapter.

The FIRST in the Angel series. This is my version of New Moon and beyond if Edward didn't return for 2 years. Jacob is NOT the sweet boy everyone thinks he is. What kind of Bella did Edward come back to? How does she react? AU/OOC-somewhat...Future LEMONS! Rated M for a reason. R&R!

Edward and Bella were friends in high school, but found love just before he went away to college. They haven't seen each other in 6 years. Will the lie she told him change everything when he finds out? Has years of struggle made a change in Bella? AH M

In one quick and thoughtless act, Bella Swan sends a letter in a bottle across the ocean. It reaches England, where Edward Cullen finds it, and begins their correspondance, one that leads to more than either of them could expect. AH

*All Human* In New York, the guys move into a new apartment, just trying to find themselves. Instead they find the girls who help them do that. Love, music, laughter, tears. Sometimes life throws you a curve you never imagined possible. M for later.

A/H. When Bella gets accepted to Dartmouth - her dream school - she attends with her best friend/roommate Alice. While there she meets the heartbreakingly beautiful Edward Cullen and finds that she has to deal with his past and her present.

He didn't know, she didn't tell him...sadly, that's still no excuse. AU- All human. Complete.

AH AU. E/B. When Edward meets Bella, she doesn't speak. Will she let him help her find her voice? Will he stay after he finds out her biggest secret? Complete, with epilogue.

Edward is an exotic male dancer. Bella is a college student studying psychology and needs a subject to do her thesis on. Bella pays Edward to belong to her for 2 weeks so she can study him. Things soon get very interesting between them.

They were childhood friends who's destiny pulled them apart. He became a star and she raised his son, a son he knew nothing about. A son she hid from him to allow him to live out his dream. A beautiful lie. All Human. Bella/Edward. Usual Pairings.

These are chapter outtakes for WA. Scenes and false starts that didn't make the cut, but still have some funny and good moments. Just for fun. Not srs bsns. Don't read if you've become attached to the finer details in the story. M for language and stuff.

One-Shot companion piece to Wide Awake exploring a day in the life of Elizabeth Masen, Edward's mother. Takes place in the summer prior to the events in Wide Awake. Rated M for Dark/Adult themes and graphic descriptions. Elizabeth POV.

Sequel to "Little Pink Envelope" Everything is going perfect for Edward, Bella and Lexie, and with a new baby on the way, family and friends reunited, nothing could possibly go wrong. Right...? All human, canon pairings. T for safety.

One of those typical, Bella/Edward one-night stand and getting pregnant stories, but very original plot! Bella knows Edward's name but he doesn't know hers. What happens when they meet up again five years later? All human.