Bella Swan, still grieving over her mother's sudden death, travels back to her hometown of Forks, Washington to deliver the news to her alcoholic father. Along the way she meets Edward Cullen, a recovering addict, and finds comfort in the most unlikely place. Rated M for lemons/sensitive material. AH, Angst/Romance.

"He's so not into girls, it's a shame." "Don't go out with her if you want to have a good time, she's a total nun." That's how people think about Bella & Edward. But they have a plan and it's about to turn everyones' head. Rated M ALLHUMAN CANON

Summary: They say the Crescent Hill Woods whisper to some and scream at others. Even in your dreams. Welcome to Forks, Washington, home of the Spartans. Stay Out of the Whispering Woods.

Commanded by his King to seize her kingdom, he chooses to set his eyes on a different prize ... dominion of her heart. What he offers her instead is a chance to choose her own fate. Kings and their kingdoms will fall. Blood will be spilled. When it seems all is lost, can they hold on to everything they've gained?

In high school, Edward was the bad boy Bella pined for, but he never noticed her. While she was away at college, he was behind bars. Their paths cross again when she arrives home and he sees how she's changed. Can she handle the truth about him—that he's after the blood of the man who killed his father—and will she stay by his side with danger around every corner?

Honor, duty and gentility were the guiding principles of a southern gentleman. So, there was only one thing to do when Edward discovered the truth of something that happened long ago, something he was honor-bound to repair if it took him the rest of his life.

History is written by the victors, but lore is written by the fearful. The Great Battle between humans and vampires is centuries in the past, and all the Wanderers have are their stories. When Bella, a young Wanderer is chosen to be the next queen of the vampires, she must choose her mate and king and try to navigate a world so different from the stories she knew.

Edward Cullen is sent to Forks to form a new charter of The Dirty Lions Motorcycle Club. His mission: keep the Werewolves out of Lion territory. Little does he know that putting a stop to the sale of underage girls in their own back yard will bring him more problems than solutions. Hell hath no fury like a woman who needs money for college.

In 2015, Europe is still ruled by Kings and Queens, and the lives of Princes and Princesses are not their own. Between the scrutiny, the rules, and the gossip, it's a miracle if anyone can find love. But Principessa Isabella doesn't seek love, only duty. And when well laid plans fall through, it is her duty to Italy to secure her best possible match.

Bella is desperate to see her celebrity crush in person even if that means spending an entire week with her annoying co-worker, Edward Cullen. BxE, HEA

Washington Post reporter, Isabella Swan, juggles the secrets and lies of her private life while pursuing her dream of winning a Pulitzer Prize for investigative journalism. *BPOV expansion of This Week with Edward Masen for the Twilight Secrets & Lies Contest

Reeling and traumatized from the death of her father and her subsequent move across the country, Bella finds herself in a popular vacation spot-in the off season. Here, she meets Edward, a boy dealing with his own ghosts, who she can't help but feel drawn to. Their tentative relationship grows as they learn to face their fears and learn that things might not be hopeless after all.

Waitress Bella wants nothing to do with her boyfriend's shady drug dealings. When he forces her to do him a favor, she finds herself on the wrong side of the wrong sort of people… all except one. M for a reason. 00s vibes.

"She wondered how either God or the law regarded two people who didn't know the first thing about each other entering into a farce of a marriage." A tale of two people navigating life together after the global financial crisis with plenty of Scotch and a wee bit of deception.

"The town of Forks is typically synonymous with boredom, not serial killers."

What starts out as a relaxing, seven-night Caribbean cruise with her friends and boyfriend turns out to be much more than Isabella Swan bargained for. That is, once Edward Masen boards the ship.

For him, she's a perfect match. Sometimes it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Struggling through tragedy and betrayal, Edward believes he's living in a cold and loveless world with no choice but to harden his heart. He's only living a numb half-life as his sole focus becomes revenge. If he forgets his true reason for living, is there anyone who can get through to him? * Winner, 3rd place TFN Golden Onions Best WIP

He may be dating my step-sister, but it doesn't stop me from wishing he were mine.

A disturbing discovery in a dumpster behind the local high school turns the whole town upside down. Lives are changed forever. How could someone do such a terrible thing and not have a better explanation for it? or any explanation for it? It seems unthinkable. It is, for a long, long time. It isn't until years later that the carefully constructed web of lies begins to unravel. AH

Bella struggled with her weight. Her problems are enhanced by the pressures society and her family place on her. How could someone like her ever find a decent husband? Her childhood best friend might have the answer to all her problems. With a fake marriage, Bella will raise her station & Edward will gain his inheritance. Who would believe a Cullen would marry a loser? AU part 1

I was about to break a promise to watch out for my best friend's baby sister. I was the worst thing that could ever happen to her, but I wasn't about let that stop me from having my Beauty. Third place winner in the public vote for the BDE Contest!

When the unthinkable happens on the way to visit her brother, Bella finds herself in terrible danger. More than just the elements are against her and the others as they fight for survival on a deserted island. She finds not only safety in Edward, but also her soulmate. Will that be enough if they aren't rescued in time? Will danger continue to follow them?

She is secret strawberry milkshakes and sugar-sweet smiles. He is sin and corruption and thirteen years too old. A/H, E/B

At eighteen Edward was sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. It's now six years later, and he has been released four years early. His bail conditions have been set. Home, job, therapy ... Will the small town he is moving to accept him, even after they learn why he was in prison? AH

Bella Swan is trying to pave her way in the world, as a photographer, somewhat known, with ten thousand followers on Instagram. What happens when she receives a direct message on Instagram from a movie star, someone who has more than fifty million followers? Rated M.

As a woman alone in a world gone wild, Bella couldn't trust anyone. It had been two years since a deadly virus was released in all of the world's major cities. The population is decimated. Modern society is a thing of the past. The things we do to survive.

When Bella's 6-year-old daughter stumbles upon Peter, a young, dirty, and stain-filled boy in her backyard playhouse, she's determined to help him. Meanwhile, Bella notices something odd about the new doctor at her work. As Peter's story unwinds, his fate is ultimately left to the family that took him in, but Bella has no intention of giving up the boy in her backyard. AH/AU BxE

What happens when unexpected events lead Bella Swan to someone and something even more unexpected? Sometimes it's all about being in the right place at the right time.

Bella Swan fell in love, got married, and was living her American dream. Until she met her soulmate. MA Edward, Bella, Jacob, Tanya. Romance, angst, and lemons. OOC.

It's been six years and Prince Edward is yet to have a heir. What happens when he meets a young commoner girl, Isabella and decides to covet her? Will the naive girl be able to face the harsh life of a concubine? There will be derision of cruel Princesses, newly found passions of an aggressive Prince, uncertainties and rude awakenings. Medieval Romance, Royalward. AH, OOC.

Bella is engaged and is planning to start a business with Jake. When the bank loan falls through and threatens her happily ever after, Edward Cullen enters the picture and offers them startup money in exchange for Bella spending a month with him. Fighting against her lust and growing feelings for Edward, she struggles to decide what she truly wants. E B. Rated M for later lemons.

Beautiful, bookish, independent, and ... judgmental? To Bella Swan, Edward Cullen is nothing more than an arrogant, pretentious, and unbearably handsome annoyance. Definitely not the type of man she could ever fall in love with. No, definitely not. Pride and Prejudice inspired B&E romance!

Bella feels more comfortable in the virtual world than she does in the real world. After meeting Edward in a chat room one night, they begin to develop a friendship. But once he sends her his picture, she wishes she could be someone else.

Some secrets will damage your reputation. Others will ruin your social life. But then there are secrets that will change the way the world looks at you, now and forever. What would Edward be willing to do to keep such a secret? And who will pay the price?

Love is one of those things that is too great and too meaningful to be expressed in words, but we still try.

Edward Anthony Masen Cullen is a crown prince, visiting the USA for a diplomatic mission for six months. Isabella Marie Swan is commoner, a working girl, slaving over the family-owned bakery and prevent it from going bankrupt. Prince Charming does exist and Bella is about to live in A Modern Day Fairy Tale ... A/H, ExB

Bella Swan lived an ordinary life in New York city. She worked part-time at a club while writing her fourth novel. One night at work, Bella unintentionally gets involved in mafia business. Life for Bella gets very interesting when she catches the notice of rich CEO and Mob boss Edward Cullen. Mobward. ExB. Love, crime, humour and drama included.

Bella Swan was enjoying her life working at her dad's bar, until rock-star Edward Masen swooped in and flipped her world upside down. He was handsome, charming, and harboring so much guilt over the death of his best friend that his music was suffering. Could Bella be the muse he was looking for? Or will the life of a rock-star be too much for her to handle?

As we all know, Rob is the new Batman. So, in honor of his achievement, we're having a Twilight Fanfiction Crime Crusaders Contest. When stories are received, they will be posted here. In the meantime, come join our FB page at /groups/364646141068423/ Let's all go batty it'll be fun.

After a devastating personal and professional betrayal, Bella returns to the only place she feels safe and happy—the mountains of Georgia. A spur-of-the-moment decision to hike the Appalachian Trail offers her the opportunity to regain her confidence, self-worth, and perhaps a deeper appreciation for the uniqueness of her beautiful mind. AH Bella, Edward HEA COMPLETE

"When everything goes wrong, that's when adventure starts."

"It's just one drink." "I can stop anytime." "I'm just having fun." These were just a handful of excuses that he gave everyone around him. What will happen when the excuses run out, and his life walks out the door?

Blood has been spilled on both sides and the only way to ensure loyalty is also through blood. Mobward. HEA. AH. Voted #2 in the Top 10 stories published in April 2019.

"Be careful what you do to a good woman because when it's all said and done, everyone will have to deal with the bitch you created." - Author unknown. E&B.

Ambitious and arrogant, Father Edward Masen cuts a deal with the Devil. A Twilight/The Thorn Birds mashup.

Everybody wants this. Everybody wants to be us. Working at Soigné, the world's premiere fashion magazine, was a job a million girls would have killed for, except most girls couldn't handle working for an editor with such high standards. Misunderstandings and differing ideals are the only thing that stand in the way of its continued success.

Handsome is as handsome does.

Montana, 1000 feet above the Missouri River, was the last photo shoot before my vacation. The Cullen family, expanding the brand of their high-end whiskey, hired me to photograph their harvest. They chose an unknown male model to add sex to the campaign, and I knew working with an amateur would be a challenge. I never knew their seductive country boy would have me begging for more.

a tale of knee socks and a new house. cinnamon and cardamom. charcoal and suede. mandalas in his skin and a wick between my lungs. white snow. black sand. my father is an important man and íslenska is love is to me. James Dean, brothers in blood, and shouldn't you be in bed? timorous nerves, hidden weapons, beach pea blossoms, and Come on, Ló.

After their whirlwind romance, can they make it to the altar or will one or both get cold feet?

Edward Masen has been gone for years but the consequences of his choices will continue to haunt him. The ex Army soldier is a NYC firefighter looking to start over. All human. Rated M for everything amazing. - a Fireheart story

Maybe we were fooling ourselves, thinking we'd make it. In some respects, we have. We've created a comfortable life for ourselves and our beautiful children. If nothing else, they'll be our legacy. Proof that although we weren't destined to be together forever, we were always meant to create something worthwhile. Our love story is the same as many others. It was never meant to last

Can two people fall in love in the laundromat?

She felt like she was drowning in Emerald City. AH. Usual pairings. Rated M just in case.

Competitive. Argumentative. Condescending. Bella's arch-nemesis at the office is all of those things. So why is it so impossible for her to stop thinking about him? Bella/Edward. Rated M for the regular reasons.

Edward Cullen believed that his new assignment was a waste of time until he meets a woman who intrigues him like no other. Bella Swan's talents hold no bounds, yet she heading towards an impossible battle. Thrust into a world where friends and enemies are difficult to discern, they must work together to solve this case before the pattern shifts and everything is lost.

In the blink of an eye, your world can change. You can experience the greatest happiness … or succumb to the world's worst pain, losing someone that had no reason to die … COLLABORATION WITH HEARTFORTWILIGHT!

Bella Swan: Lit student, in her third year at NYU, meets Edward Mason: tattooed bartender and musician. After an explosive first meeting, Bella thinks that her passionate kiss with a stranger will be nothing but a memory. But, Edward has a completely different idea. With his sights set on Bella; will our sensible good girl,be able to fight off the advances of our handsome bad boy?

He stepped back, his face evil and twisted. He was like an avenging angel - straight from hell. He held out his hand. Marriage or death.Did Bella have a choice?

Edward Cullen lives up to his bad boy reputation at school, but what happens when a girl whose secrets will change the course of his life moves to Forks and sends everything into a tailspin? [E/B AU AH Mafia fic][Firefly]

She lives in a make-believe world of open roads and endless freedom to escape an addiction-riddled mother and a grabby older man with sick intentions. Adrift in a place of uncaring hearts, she makes her getaway. She finds a ratty old motel, late night smokes, a new life, and a boy with a past as clouded as her own. A boy with a dark gentleness too beautiful to ignore.

A victim of youth and adult situations. Tragedy that refused to heal struck and Bella ran from Edward and their upcoming marriage. Five years later she returns when Carlisle Cullen leaves her a portion of his ranch in his will only to be confronted with all the ghosts she left behind- including an angry, cold, and unforgiving Edward.

Her outward beauty entices him, her innocent optimism intrigues him, her loving heart ensnares him. A lighthearted, fluffy tale about how a twenty-something's sanguine leash on life brings joy and happiness to even the gruffest member of the Playboy Club. Can their budding romance survive the age gap? Or will it come crashing down around them? A/H

A lonely Edward moves back to his hometown to reconnect with his family after four long years away. He never expected a little ray of sunshine- and her mother- to change his life forever. ON HIATUS

Two people. Two houses. One field. Sometimes anger is so much better than sorrow.

When their plane crashes on a remote Alaskan mountain, two strangers must find a way to work through their differences in order to survive the freezing temperatures and harsh terrain. B/E, AH, HEA

Edward and Bella are going through a rough patch in their marriage. He is working long hours at the law firm and Bella doesn't trust his assistant. It only took one moment for everything to rip at the seems and fall apart, but are things as they appear? After a tragic accident how will both Bella and Edward find what was lost? Rated M for adult subject matter.

One summer between high school and college changed Edward's ideas about his life's plans. Could he really build a life with a much older woman two thousand miles away? My entry for the TwiFandom News Forbidden Fruit Contest. Winner of 9 awards! *2018 TFFA 3rd place Favorite 5ever *2018/19 TFN 2nd place Je T'aime fic

Bella’s past has left her tormented no matter how much she runs and therefore decides that she doesn’t deserve to be happy and thus turns to live a lonely life. Edward is a young surgeon and troubled single father who recently moved back to Forks. Will the two help one another heal through the love that connects them because of one baby girl? All human. EdwardxBella

One night, successful businesswoman, Bella, stumbles upon Edward stitching up his bloodied face in the office. Edward is unfriendly and rude and people at Cullen Consulting Inc don't trust him. Soon, Bella becomes obsessed with figuring out what he is hiding from them all and when she finds out, she gets drawn into a world of danger, in which one wrong move will lead to death.

She's got a bulletproof heart but he's got a hollow point smile. He's a gathering storm. A spark in the darkness. A bruised heart just waiting to happen. At rock bottom, Bella Swan has nowhere to fall but everything to lose.

The sequel to Me and You- and now there are three.

When an amazing opportunity finally comes up to have everything they want, will they take it? Can they remain professional for the sake of success? Celebrating never felt so good. AH

Bella Swan is a detective who runs from a past that isn't easily overcome even with the support of her best friend Jasper. One night on an assignment she runs into a mysterious man who saves her. What will happen when Bella meets him again and is reassigned to be Edward Masen's partner? Will Edward try to push down the walls she's built over the years? Or will she remain distant?

Captain Edward Cullen was serving his country. He had a plan - lead his team of Green Beret soldiers on this mission to stop a terrorist, finish his tour, and decide what was next: leave the Army or sign up for more. The new doctor on base wasn't part of the plan. Romance wasn't anywhere on his radar, but she may just steal his heart. Expansion of one-shot: Christmas Magic.

"It's simply, really." Edward insisted. "Either you marry me so I can be sure you won't testify about what you saw, or I put a bullet in your head. Keep in mind that I already promised your daughter that I was going to be her new daddy and I'd rather not break my promise." Bella Swan's life changed the moment she saw Edward end Cauis Volturi's life. But was it really for the worst?

It certainly wasn't in his plans when he woke that morning but somehow, someway, Edward Masen left his farm one late spring morning to stock up on supplies with his children and came home with a new wife. Not a real wife, like the I'll love you to the ends of time kind of wife, but a servant who was also his wife on paper, kind of half of each.

It's the hottest book of the season, every kid wants it. When two people who often clash at work go head-to-head for the last one on the shelf, who will come up the winner? A holiday fic written from a Pay it Forward prompt and for my Secret Santa last year, thank you again. Now complete.

College Junior, Edward Masen's life has taken hit after hit, and he's just trying to get by as best he can. When the girl he's convinced is 'the one' stumbles into his life; he's not prepared for her or the utter disarray she brings into his life. EPOV. AU/AH

Alice Brandon, the village of Forkton's resident midwife and herbalist, would like nothing more than to ease the suffering of Jasper Whitlock's young son, Peter. But the Masen estate manager, a proud if fallen gentleman, is as prejudiced against her illegitimacy as he is her "witchy" profession. (Predominantly Alice and Jasper with some Edward and Bella.)

There is absolutely nothing improper about the Vicar of Forkton's spinster daughter nursing the badly wounded Viscount Masen back to health. Isabella is far too sensible to develop feelings for a man of Lord Masen's wealth and position . . . a man who is determined to break the curse that has plagued his family for generations by letting his bloodline die out.

The day after Christmas, while the magic of the season lingers, two people meet and fall in love. And no, it's not absolutely perfect, as they soon discover. But whether it's fate, kismet, or simple serendipity that brought them together, they're determined to figure their way through the obstacles. After all, isn't that what love is all about? E&B. Frequent updates.

On the first day of Christmas Edward Cullen uproots his life and the life of his children to start anew. They move from one coast to another to escape the past, unaware that the family next door would be the key to a new future.

Edward is hot headed and stubborn and his life as he knows it has ended...or has it? Bella needs to get out of an abusive life..her father and boyfriend make her life a misery, her dream is become a carer.. Be careful what you wish for.

There were 4 unwritten laws in Forks during 1883.1-you listened to your Pa.2-You worshipped God.3-You did your chores without complaint.4-You stayed away from the Cullen brothers. I had no problems with those laws until a pair of green eyes looked my way.

Dire circumstances have forced Bella into a world of illegal alcohol smuggling and dangerous men. Luckily for her, that's the least of her problems.

It looks really bad on paper: A young, poor student and not even a single one at that, falling for a much older chef. The idea of him is as bad as it is irresistible. Mostly ridiculous, angst-free, AH AU, E/B, May-December.

As a photojournalist, Edward studies human emotion, but his own feelings are closely guarded. Bella hides nothing, her feelings as free and open as her heart. Frame by frame, Edward feels himself being pulled closer. But is he ready to step out from behind the camera and into life? **Collaboration piece with NEWTWILIGHTFAN**

Winner of 3rd place Judges Choice Diane Tant Daniel in The Age of Edward Contest. For so many years he lived his life by the name they had given him, afraid he would become a monster like his father. Everything changed the night he saw her from across the room. Dukeward

After a broken engagement, Bella finds herself back in her hometown working for her sister and brother-in-law. Her past and present come full circle when she realizes her high school boyfriend, Edward, will be working with her. Their ending was explosive, causing Bella to keep a secret from him all these years. Is it better to know you're alive by living, or to keep yourself closed

Even a superhero has to pull on his tights one leg at a time. An "Old School" sequel as told by Umbrella Man himself. Rated M because they can't keep their hands off each other.

He's the guy she's always wanted. She's the girl he shouldn't want. Bro code says you don't go for your friends' ex-girlfriends. It also says you don't go for their sisters. What happens when you breach the bro code? AH

It's simple, really. A story about two best friends realizing they're head over feet in love.

We can be taught to read and write and even how to ride a horse, but sometimes the hardest lessons are the ones we never see coming.

What would you do if you were 16 and all alone? What if, you weren't legally allowed to own land just because you were a woman? What if the entire town turned their backs on you with winter quickly approaching? What would you do? AH

We rose from the ashes of their man-made disaster and became stronger, drawing our strength from where we've been and what we've seen. This is our world now, and they can't take it from us. AH, ExB

After relocating to the French Riviera, aspiring writer Edward Mason becomes enthralled by the enigmatic Doctor Cullen and his ever glamorous and charming wife. Spellbound, he seeks to write about them however as he becomes increasingly involved in the couple's extravagant life and circle of friends he learns that they harbour dark secrets and a surprising past.

Edward Cullen, the cold and ruthless Duke of Alsworth had sworn off of love, yet he was captivated by her and vows to possess her. He will not stop at anything to make her his. On Hiatus, not abandoned.

My ex-boyfriend came crashing back into my life after he got fed-up dealing with my crazy family's issues. Former Marine Cullen, turned P.I. says he is back to protect me, whether I like it or not. I guess that's how we ended up in bed together.

When outlaw Edward Cullen is wounded in a gunfight, he never expected to wake up with a double barrel shotgun nestled under his chin.

Just one look. That's all it took. I was his. All he had to do was ask.

Grief affects everyone differently. Some flounder. Some ignore it all together. Some Just move on and go through the motions. But some remain stagnant, trapped in their grief, allowing it to consume them completely. Epov. Olderward. AH

He appears in her dark existence like a ray of sunshine. Can a smile glue together the broken pieces of her heart and soul? A story of loss, pain, hope, and recognizing the beauty of the scars we bear. {Rated M solely for mature issues}

My name is Isabella Swan and today, I signed a contract that would put me in the steel tight clutches of a man I didn't know, for four years. A girl's gotta pay for college somehow, right? AH. Come meet 'Sugar Daddy' Edward. **Chapters 1-18 are being edited and are subject to small changes.**

The first day I saw her on the bus, was the day I lost my heart. Today, I planned on letting her know she was the one who had captured it. 1st place Public Vote and 5th place Judge's entry in the Straight thru the Heart Contest.

He's old school, and I think I like it! 2nd Place Judges' and Public Votes, P.S. I LOVE YOU CONTEST.

Retired boxer-turned CEO, Edward Cullen, is about to face his biggest challenge yet when he is landed with his teenage daughter for the summer. With the help of his feisty PA, Bella, maybe they can find something to bond over? AH OOC.

'Tis the season to be jolly. To give and to appreciate. To spend time with family and all that jazz. Not to wind up in bed with my ex-husband, which is exactly what I did, all because of a not so simple wish from our youngest daughter... E/B. Romance/Family/Friendship

This was going to be a fresh start; a new beginning, in a far off place. But what happened that night, on a dark road near Maxwell changed everything for Bella.

"Sometimes, at night, he'd walk in his meadow and look to the sky, hoping she was seeing the same full moon, the same brilliant stars." This is a story of second chances and intrepid hearts.

When her world collapses, Bella does her best to find the light. Will one Christmas Eve be the miracle her broken heart needs to heal?

Two lost, lonely people travelling to different destinations. One storm that brings them together. Could their meeting alter their final destination?

The winter of 1869 recorded a low temperature that would last for more than one hundred and fifty years. The only thing colder ever recorded was Isabella Cullen's marriage bed. Entry for the Caveat Emptor: Maybe An HEA? contest. Trigger warning. Now expanded from original contest entry.

A young woman looking for herself meets a man of the world in romantic Florence. Winner of Best Secondary Character Award in the 2015 May to December Contest. A heartfelt thank you to SunflowerFran and PaTrizia for their wonderful beta and pre-reading expertise. Stephanie Meyers owns Twilight.

AU in 1950s Paris. Celebrated private detective Charlie Swan is hired to investigate wealthy playboy Edward Cullen, who is suspected of having an affair with a rich businessman's wife. Charlie's innocent but overly curious daughter Bella gets too involved with the case. Based on the plot of the 1957 Billy Wilder movie "Love in the Afternoon." #3 *TOP 10 FICS OF AUG 2016* AH, HEA.

It's Bella's birthday. A badly fitted skirt, a cocky passenger and some unwanted help make this a bus ride, and a day she never expected.

Edward and Bella have a car accident that renders Bella into a coma. Edward visits her every day, talking to her about anything and everything. While Bella sleeps, she plays out all of Edward's conversations as though they were dates; both falling in love in a bubble.

Bella signs a contract with Edward to enter into a marriage based on financial gain. She's looking to take the easy road and instead finds a nearly impossible one she must travel on the path to finding herself, along with everything she never knew she wanted. This is the struggle of a broken little girl growing into the woman she's destined to be.

A late, anxious patient. A compassionate nurse. What happens when comfort becomes something else?

For Bella and Edward, their relationship has been a winding road of trials and tribulations. From young love, to marriage and divorce, to eventually a respectful friendship, they've shared it all over the last yen years. And, somehow, in the midst of it all, they never lost sight of their Rae of light.

"Perfect balance is like a razor's edge; it can be found only in the Self." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Complete. For two years, Bella's had a cotton candy romance going on with her taciturn best friend. In her head. So after catching bits and pieces of Edward's unusual upbringing, Bella pays a visit to Alaska. AH

An experimental weapon, one of the most lethal chemicals ever created, has been stolen. Its final destination is unknown, but there's no doubt the powerful faction behind the theft is intent on one thing: War. But they didn't count on a fight. A team of Marines, led by Capt. Edward Cullen and accompanied by Dr. Isabella Swan, isn't about to let the world go up in flames. AH.

Bella Swan, speech writer to Senator Cullen is new to politics & D.C. Edward Masen, Chief of Staff to Senator Volturi having grown up surrounded by politics is jaded by it all. Can Bella survive this new world & can Edward overcome his prejudices? AH

Two talented musicians are forced together against their will. Can they get over their less than friendly first impressions? ExB AH Drabbleish fic.

Bella's clueless when it comes to men, especially her friend's boyfriend.

Edward, the lead singer of Eclipse, has always considered himself fulfilled. He has never desired an emotional connection with anyone outside his band or family, until he meets a much younger Bella on European summer tour. Will love prevail? AH/OOC

Bella has been blessed with the finer things in life. She has always been focused on what she has and never understanding that money doesn't buy you everything. It will take one stupid bet and a homeless man to teach her what really is important in life. Can Edward get through to snobby Bella Swan and show her what she has been missing? AH HEA Mature.

After a traumatic upbringing, Edward is left on his own to care for his younger sister. When his sister starts sixth grade, Bella enters their lives and changes everything. Doing what he can to keep distance between himself and Bella, he discovers it's easier said than done. Will Bella become just another one of his many sexual conquests or be exactly what he and Lanie both need?

Bella is a recent divorcee, reeling from the abrupt ending of her marriage. In walks a certain green-eyed stranger. Can he convince her trust and love again? Or will she just ignore his advances? ExB, AU, AH

Bella is a lonely, snarky girl. Edward is a guy on a constant search for something more. Will these two be what the other is looking for? This is the continuation of my o/s Santa's Kiss. A/U, A/H

Bella Swan owns a small town bakery and has enough to do with the holidays approaching. Unfortunately, Edward Cullen decides it's the perfect time to make over Forks and Bella. Will she let love in and change him instead?

It's 1962 and on Bella's 21st birthday her mother feels that it's time for Bella to settle down and get married. And while Bella thinks that getting married is the key to safety and security, her aunt takes it upon herself to give Bella other possibilities. A bus ticket, a full billfold, and red lipstick... Where will life take Bella? Come along for the ride!

Former Congressman Edward Cullen has finally overcome the forces that tried to keep him away from Bella and their daughter, Elizabeth, and the three have settled into a life together. But when Bella becomes pregnant again, how will Edward deal with nine months of expectation, combined with a new campaign run? A short story based on The Cullen Legacy. Daily updates. Rated M.

Everything I had done in my life seemed to lead up to this moment. The moment when I found myself bound inextricably to a man I didn’t love, trapped in a life I didn’t want. And if I left him, I would be entirely alone.

Master Sergeant Edward Cullen achieved a very important goal…twenty years of active service to country. As one chapter ends, he's determined to achieve another important goal…to get back the people he left behind in its pursuit. AH/AH. EPOV. Canon couples, but not in the canon way. Rated M…language, adult situations, citrus.

An apathetic actor. A young girl coming into her own. He was always larger than life to her. She was always just a child on the edge of his horizon. For both, love was a silly game other people played, until it wasn't.

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 broken man hires a broken single mother as his personal chef. As time wears on, she becomes so much more. A tale of what happens when you least expect it.

She didn't want to dwell in the past anymore. She'd always been a woman of action, and action was exactly what she needed. Bella was going to renovate her house, and maybe she could renovate her life in the process. Winner of Host's and Judge's Choice for the Dirty Talkin' Edward Contest.

Recently divorced, Bella struggles to find a new life for her and her son Jake. Enter Edward and his son, Emmett. Used to being alone, finding Bella is an unexpected surprise for Edward. Blending their lives together sometimes requires an extra shot on goal to even things up. A simple, heartwarming story of two single parents finding love again, healing and building a new family.

Bella had a secret crush on a guy she'd seen only while he was walking down the sidewalk on campus. She spent many days fantasizing about him and then one day he walked into the diner where she worked and in a perfect British accent asked for a cup of tea. And with that, a new world began for them both.

A hardworking seamtress leaves her home of Portsmouth, England to try her fortune as an indentured servant in the colonies.

The sequel to The Mail Order Bride.

It's the late 1800s in the wild west. A lonely man seeks companionship; a woman restricted by convention seeks a future. Add those together and what do you get?

Where do you go and what do you do when war takes away everything that matters to you? Army Sergeant Edward Cullen has to find out and learns new, important lessons about family, friendship, and love along the way. AH.

With too many secrets and a haunting past she'd love to forget, at seventeen, Bella is sure love doesn't exist. College dropout Edward Cullen can't seem to keep hold of love, or his music. A cottage, a lake, a tree, a muse, wrong choices, and heartache. How will these two cope with life and keep afloat? A daily word-prompt WitFit. Alternates between past and present. AH E/B

Evening Shade was no different than any other small town in middle America. The biggest problem Mayor Edward Cullen was faced with was the placement of a stoplight and the fact the town didn't have reliable satellite service because of the weather. That was, until she sped into town. That was when everything changed. AH/AU/OOC. Canon couples. EPOV/BPOV. Adult Situations

Bella knows what it's like to be alone, and when the only person she's ever really loved commits the ultimate betrayal, she turns to the man who's wife has stolen her husband. E/B. RATED M. TATTWARD. BPOV.

As the President of the United States, Edward Cullen finds it difficult to meet women. So his brother secretly employs the services of an escort agency to help fulfill certain presidential needs. OOC AU

Edward's heart was broken by the girl he's loved for almost a decade. Drifter Bella wanders into Forks aimlessly one hot summer day. When their paths cross, he proposes a scheme to get them both their deepest desires. But things aren't always as they seem & Fate can have other plans. Rated M.

Lily O'Brien is a hopeful child. Will her special cups of hot chocolate and a new friendship with Dr. Edward Cullen make her greatest wish come true? Aaaaaw moments ahead.

After spending 7 years in prison, Edward gets a new start in the fishing village of Corea, Maine. Can a little girl and her mom, Bella, see beyond his past and can they all find love again...or will the ocean swallow them whole?

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?

Two broken families in search of happiness. Two broken hearts in search of their true other half. Based on my one shot ALFGALW. Edward and Bella had a long way to go find each other, but now that they have, follow them as they fall in love.

Edward Cullen - to most, he's a boring book editor but he's really an elusive romance novelist with an erotic flair. When he's not writing porn, I mean romance, he's just a guy who's married to his high school sweetheart and father of three teens. This funny, romantic, sweet Daddyward will make you laugh and cry. (Bonus: A Jake you'll love, too)

Reluctant widow, Bella, attempts to break out of her rut by going out with the handsome & cocky Coast Guard officer, Edward. Can he win her heart & who will rescue whom? AH, Rated M just in case.

The quiet neighborhood of Bennett Circle is being terrorized. When Edward Masen becomes the latest victim, he determines he's going to catch the culprits. Who he encounters in his quest isn't at all what he expected. AU/AH/OOC. Canon couples with a few surprises, but nothing too surprising. Rated M. It's a fun ride, I think. Full summary inside.

Bell Swan is a hard ass roller derby chick. Edward Cullen is a shy and totally awkward Medical Examiner. What will happen when he needs to take care of her when no one else will? A bit of angst... a bit of drama but a TON of funny. Rated M for...you know.

COMPLETE. Edward is a bitter, angry man, a man suffering the sins of his past. An emotional & physical recluse, he pushes everyone away. That is, until Bella, a mysterious woman with her own demons, moves in and forces him to face himself. AH.

Mini-sequel to The Best I Ever Had for FGB.

A fortunate encounter while wandering the city may lead Edward to realize that, perhaps, not everything is lost. But is he ready? AH, ExB.

Sex between friends complicates everything. Bella knows this. But she has no idea how much more Edward is going to complicate things.

In the post Civil War South, there are consequences for a Northern man who falls for a Southern Belle. A story of a friendship ripped apart by war, and rebuilding your life after near total devastation.

Edward is forced to leave his playboy life behind in Chicago and come home to Washington, but will he change his ways or risk losing everything? All human, cannon couples, OOC.

Bitter graduate student meets eager undergraduate. Sparks fly but not always in the good way. A story about regaining faith in yourself and remembering why it was you used to love what you do. All EPOV. AH. Rated M for language and eventual citrus.

A misunderstanding leads to a forced marriage between Bella who is caring for her ailing father after losing their home, and Edward who has recently inherited his uncle's estate and has no intention of taking a wife. All Human/Regency era fic.

In her suffocating small hometown, Bella Swan meets widowed Edward Cullen. Can she pull him from the depths of his grief? Is there enough of him left to soothe her clawing loneliness? AUAH E&B.

When single mom Bella decides she's had enough of raising her daughter in the city, she ends up moving back to her hometown near her family. Edward, also a single parent, tries his best to ignore his new neighbor but fate may have a better plan. AH; BxE.

Sometimes a Christmas miracle is nothing more than a second chance. A story told through Fictionista Workshop's Daily Witfits.

Bella's first encounter with Edward instantly leads to a mutual dislike. She is the new girl in town who has attracted more than one admirer and he's the boy who usually gets what he wants. So how will one evade when the other is set to conquer? AH.

"Error 434: Reprimanding an executive." Life changing or just stupid? Dear Mr. Masen: A story of unauthorized Internet usage, culinary delights and the goings-on at Cullen, Inc. AH, ExB.

Two network news anchors. One desk. In a race to get the story, love might become the headline - if they don't kill each other first. AH Canon Couples, smart people, particle physics, and tap dancing.

Edward leases out his late aunt's house for extra cash. 'Property Management for Dummies' should've prepared him for this.

"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return." -Nat King Cole. This story is about that. AH, Canon pairings.

Edward Cullen was a man who liked order. He arranged his life into neat little segments, exercising rigid control in all areas of his existence. Then one day, all of it was brought tumbling down by one simple question.

Living amongst the rolling vineyards and lush landscape has been Bella's dream. So why is she so plagued when a certain mystery man-about-town eludes her? Rated M. B/E. AH.

Privileged English heiress Isabella Swan suddenly loses everything, including her family's prized book collection. When son of rival family Edward Cullen acquires the collection and offers her a job, she is in no position to refuse. A tentative friendship based on their mutual love for books grows complicated as they enter into an arrangement—she wants the books back; he wants her.

Edward is a ruler in need of an heir. Isabella Swan comes from fruitful stock. A marriage made in heaven, right? Well...not quite yet. Sometimes duty brings an unexpected gift. Rated M for future lemons.

AH - Bella survived the accident that killed her mother, & it changed everything. Stuck in a deep depression, she struggles to move on with her life. Will Bella face her demons & let Edward help her move forward? Or will her guilt & sadness destroy her?

18 year old Bella has moved to the small Western town of Spoons Valley to meet up with her brother, Emmet, after their parents' deaths. She figured that it would be like the Wild West that she read about, she never realized how wild things would get. AH

Bella prefers the virtual to the actual, but feels herself being tugged from the safety of her online realm into the world of a rough edged Edward. This time she'll write her own story. Collab with astilbe13 AH/AU

One fateful night, 29y/o Edward must make the decision that haunts every firefighter's worst nightmares. In choosing between his life and that of another, life altering repercussions arise. Rated M. Contains graphic descriptions of fire. HF Warning.

Confirmed bachelor and career soldier, Edward Cullen was perfectly happy with his life. Until a young punk busted his windshield. Suddenly, he finds himself drawn to a beautiful widow with a LOT of baggage- four rambunctious sons. AH/AU - COMPLETE

Bella Swan is personal assistant to 'The Sexiest Man Alive', Edward Masen. Their natural chemistry has them giving into temptation, but will Edward's fame tear them apart? Or bring them closer together?

Bella and her newborn adjust to their life together but it seems everywhere they go, they encounter the same man with the captivating eyes and sexy smile. Edward's life lacks something he desires. Has he been handed a challenge or a reward? All human

Bella is a young girl trying to make a life for herself in a land of Knights and Kings when she meets a beautiful boy. Can they find a happy life together when his family can destroy them both? AH/AU

Edward and Bella were once high school sweethearts. Years later, their lives converge unexpectedly, forcing Bella to deal with and accept things she's long since tried to move past. This story started with "Trampoline", once a WitFit prompt.

Edward Cullen is in desperate need of a nanny after his wife walks out on him and their five-year-old son. Bella Swan is a teacher with no job prospects. Can she find her true place in the world while helping father and son overcome their pain? AH

Street kid. Rockstar. Worlds apart and yet so similar. Sometimes fate throws people together for a reason, and sometimes two people that rub each other the wrong way make the best sparks. All Human **WARNING: MOSTLY HUMOR BUT ALSO CONTAINS ANGST & DARK THEMES**

AU/AH: Seven years have passed since Edward and Bella last saw each other. Now, with Edward's return to Seattle, Bella wonders what drove away her brother's best friend all those years ago. *More detailed summary included with chapter 1.

Bella is reunited with her childhood friend Alice under unlikely circumstances. When sparks fly between Bella and Alice's older brother, will she be able to resist? And what secrets is he hiding? Canon Couples

Edward admires Bella from afar, until a chance meeting convinces him to send her messages in the Tiffany's window. Can their two worlds merge beyond the grand gesture? elaboration/continuation of the One Shot. Collaboration with Hmonster4.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses, je crois. We were Cruel Intentions. We are Gossip Girls. We do not care. At all." all-human.

Um. Hi. I don’t really know how to say this, but I have your kids with me, and I was thinking maybe you would like them back. So yeah… call me.