A/N: I don't own Twilight, this is a challenge for me to improve my writing skills. I want to thank KlrTwiLuver for generously offering to beta my work.

The Twilight Twenty-Five

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Prompt: Image 14

Pen Name: ssherrill115

Pairing/Main Character(s): Edward

Rating: M

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As I clip another one onto the row, I take a moment to look at her. She favors the others. They all look almost right, long brown hair, brown eyes, and fair skin, but some of them have freckles. Freckles are all wrong.

As I touch the picture, I remember her smell, the way she felt in my arms, and her taste. As I drained the last of her soul into my mouth I gagged. She didn't smell of freesia and sunshine. Instead, she smelled of cigarette smoke and cheap booze. I can't believe she was smiling in this picture.