Marlene Dawson, a girl defined by her abusive parents, has grown up unwanted and unloved in the world since she was five. With no friends, terrible parents, and no one to lean on, Marlene can't wait to just skip town. But, as a certain wolf worms his way into her life she starts to want a future. And it includes him. [tw]

"My father was a vampire; my mother was a human. Since I may not have much longer to live, I've decided to make a record of my life. I have seen death and love; despair and hope; tragedy and miracles. My name is Cornelia." Follow the life of a hybrid through the canon Twilight universe, from her birth in 1778 through love, loss, and friendship. T for blood & romance. Canon/OC

Twilight told from the point of view of the youngest Cullen. OC, more information inside. Please Read and Review! Rating will change as story progresses for some language. Review thanks is up.