Years have passed since Edward left Bella in the forest. She's finally worked through her heartbreak but has never moved on to another man. She treats her best friend, Jake, like a beloved pair of old jeans. Jake is not happy with this situation. When he takes matters into his own hands, Bella's resulting epiphany makes her realize she needs to learn how to seduce a werewolf.

I looked across the room in shock. My beautiful Jacob was smiling down into the eyes of that witch! He was giving MY smile to somebody else. MY smile! His hand was on her arm. How dare he?

Bella doesn't hear news of Edward, months after he left for war, and begins to lose all hope of her love's return.

When she finds a letter she was never meant to read, how will she deal with the news she's been longing for? And when an eager stranger offers his help, will he do more harm than good?

  "Only one person could pull her from the darkness, and I wasn't him."

Angst filled tale of those who are left behind, and maybe a happy ending.

Various points of view throughout.

All Canon after a little heartache.

All Human: Bella is a depressed drug addict sent to Forks to heal after "a bad... breakup." Instead, she meets Edward and gets him into things he isn't ready for. All-canon ships; rated Nc-17 for drug use, cutting, and mild lemons.

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Elizabeth is a seemingly normal girl, living a normal life. Except she is anything but normal. Her best friends, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black, are that of myths told—a vampire and a werewolf. Her past is so dark that even Death itself fears her; she cannot stop existing no matter hard she tried.

Because she was already killed. Literally. Not physically but within. If that weren’t enough, a Cullen has something to with it—one member who, later on, she will grow very fond of. When she discovers who he is, what he has done, will their friendship be strong enough to keep her from taking her revenge? Will they have a chance at their happily ever after? Very OOC, slightly AU, rated for violence, swearing, future lemons.

What if Emmett, not Edward was the single vamp out? Edward and Bella met while she was human, they married, had Nessie and Bella was changed; all while Emmett remained single. No Rosalie. Now ten years after Nessie is born the Cullens move to Hanover, New Hampshire to start college and come across an exotic young beauty that captures Emmett's heart. Who is Gabrielle and why does Emmett feel so drawn to her? Can Edward and Bella help him understand these strange new feelings, and will his story have a happy ending?

"Two paths diverge in a forest, each as unique as the eyes that gaze down them." A white bearded man appeared beside her, hands clasped behind his back and the nipping wind ruffling the deep plum velvet of his robes. Bella knew that she should be startled by the ancient man's sudden and unexplained appearance, but she remained at ease under his twinkling cobalt eyes. "One may only go forward and never back. The past has shaped this very road— every curve and bend, every bump and dip, every rock and weed. Through pain, love, and joy the road was forged. Its path can never remain straight for eternity, for then the wanderer would not have experienced the beautifully sweet agony that is life. To choose your path in life is to accept doubt, as everyone doubts their choices .To live— truly live— is to question yourself. Every man, woman, and child— be they muggle or wizard is doomed to that fate."

The elderly man pointed a gnarled finger toward the moss-laden trail. "To the right…"

Bella squinted in confusion as a tall figure came to the crest before hesitating beneath the shade of a large pine. "…Is one path you may travel. Shall it lead you to days of pleasure and joy, or sorrow and heartbreak? Rest assured, child. It will lead you to every last one. In the many years I've walked the earth, never was I truly sure of the outcomes of my ventures. Never once was I completely certain of the choices I've made. The only thing you can do is weigh your options and choose accordingly.

Crossover with Smallville, slight HP

Quils and Scrolls aka Polish_Klutz

Oct 2009:  Nominee, Best AU AH, The Moonlight Awards
Winter 2010:  Nominee, Best 'Under The Radar' Fic, The Faithful Shipper Awards
November 2010:  Nominee, Best Angst, Best Lemon, Most Original Storyline (Rare Gem division), Rare Gem Awards

Bella Swan attends group therapy to placate her worried father, remaining mute about the events that led to her suicide attempt.  Mesmerized by the sullen, silent stranger who enters five minutes late each session, she is shocked into action the day he finally speaks up, her pierced tongue forming words aloud for once...

Edward Cullen obliges his father and sees his colleague, Dr. Jones, for individual and group therapy after his near-demise - the physical one, that is.  For Edward knows that inside, he's already dead, destroyed by the painful memories he commemorates with tattoos like mile markers...

Two damaged souls who speak the same language come together by chance.  But can the damaged save each other in the wake of revelations to come?

This story's first chapter began as a finalist for the Tattward/Inkella one-shot contest, and is rated NC-17 for language, lemons and disturbing themes/imagery including suicide attempts, substance abuse, self-harm and scenes of violence.  It deals heavily with issues of mental illness and healing; please read with care.

Canon pairings, AU-AH, somewhat OOC.

If you faced losing everything…

Would you trade your mortality to keep just a part of what you have? Count the cost before you decide.

One year after BD and all is not well. Bella's newborn year was way too easy. The newest Cullens are much harder to handle-both of them. Jasper has a tough year ahead dealing with these two! Flashes of human memories add to the tension and mystery.   

Once the venom courses through your veins it’s too late to change your mind.

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Carlisle Cullen considers himself a doctor first and a vampire second. His focus is to protect life. What he finds at a fatal crash seen causes him to break the treaty his family has honored for over 80 years. The entire Cullen family will face the consequences of his last minute decision. Now the wolves are pissed and the Volturi are getting nervous.

Scott and Diane started out on a family vacation they would never finish.  After losing their lives and children through the fires of transformation, can they still hang on to each other?  Diane's human memories, once thought lost, are slowly breaking through in the strangest of ways.  Why does she recognize the vampire in one of Esme's treasured albums?  By the time the Cullens figure out what's going on, all they can do is prepare for the inevitable.

This is a story of love, loss, and picking up the pieces. Even for immortals time only moves forward. There really is no way back.

 Aug. 2011 Nominated in the best Angst/Drama Category

Post BD. What would happen if Jacob never imprinted on Nessie? And what would happen if, after Jasper's almost attack on Bella, his relationship with Alice was never same? With all the talk of singers and imprinting, they're missing the bigger picture. Danger is on the horizon.OC AU Jacob/OC/Jasper

Marriage first, then kids. That's how it goes for most people. Bella Swan isn't most people, though.

She mothered his daughter, unbeknownst to him. Now she's a small town teacher with a bestseller and a broken heart, hiding her true feelings from the rest of the world. He's America's hottest actor, cheerful for the cameras, but he doesn't have his family fooled.

She can't go anywhere without seeing his face and he can't go one second without thinking about her. They've both made mistakes, and they've both screwed up. They both wish that they could move on, but neither of them is ready to give up on the past, no matter how much pain is caused in the process.

History is what defines us, personal and otherwise. To conquer it, one must decide not what they love more, but what's more important, and where one stood—with ALL things considered—could make all the difference.

AU-NM. All TwiCharacters. Nom'd "Best Shock Value" in the Avant Garde Awards, Polled in PTB's "Best Non-Canon Pairing Fic," Nom'd in the Sunflower Awards, featured in TwiFic Database's "Fic of the Week."

One year after the Cullens leave, Bella is thrown back into the vampire world in the least expected way and learns that Edward is not her mate. Pulled in different directions, with nothing being as it seems or what she thought, Bella will need to rediscover herself and where she stands. Yet, Bella is not the only one that has a past or emotions and circumstances that govern her. Unknown history is learned, especially by the Quileute. Secrets and betrayals are revealed, and by more than just a couple of the Cullens. Where love is found and bonds are broken, a war is brewing. And in the midst of another ancient war, what will be the most dangerous weakness? Love? Greed? Family? Old hate? Forgiveness? Will it be everything that makes you, you?

Summary:

What happens when two strangers connect across the expanse of a deserted beach? Over a few weeks, the compulsion grows even though they have never met. When they do, is it real or fantasy?