Moving to Forks, spending the last eighteen months of her childhood with a father she barely knew ... it seemed like a good idea at the time. A Twilight mosaic, freely drawn from book and movie, wanders into AU as the story unfolds. Rated M for some intense, disturbing images. PM me if you have questions.

Two beautiful souls humbly traveling life's lonely path, until fate suddenly shows her hand. Will Edward and Bella surrender willingly... A tender, romantic tale of love and life in the clouds.

AU E/B meet under violent circumstances.Surviving that 1st meeting, they navigate a slow road toward friendship, then romance. But obstacles begin to multiply around them and soon the question arises: are these obstacles random or by design - and by whom?

Georges Duroy comes to New York City to meet and marry Lily Bart, whom he has heard will be perfect for him. He expects his courtship to be brief and agreeable to both of them.

Edward locks eyes with Bella as they come out of their respective hotel rooms in Venice, Italy. He immediately violates her without knowing what has possessed him. Part 1 complete.

By pretending she is falling for Edward, Bella is fulfilling Esme's dying wish. But sexy, possessive Edward can read her mind. Will she ever get into his? Can Bella forget the pain of her teenage years, and can she resist his relentless seduction? AH.