Edward finally gives in to his desire to "check up" on Bella after he left. He vowed only to watch her from a distance, but how can he resist the force of the love that brought him back in the first place? When Bella's life is in danger again, will Edward be able to save her one last time?

This is a story that's been bouncing around in my head so much it finally demanded to be written. Edward's POV.

What if in the beginning Edward lied to everyone about being in love with Bella? What if originally it actually was all about Bella's scent? And what would happen then if accidentally, much against his will, Edward kind of sort of fell head over heels in love with this not-so-dull human girl?

This is an AU of the Twilight Saga using an entirely different plot as to how, why, and when Edward and Bella fell in love. It offers a different explanation for what was so special about Bella Swan, why Edward vigilantly enforced those physical boundaries, why there's tension between the Cullens and the wolves, and why Edward behaved the way he did not only with Bella but with his family. Expect romance, mystery, angst, and humor. Dark Edward.

Canon Pairings, No BxExJ, OOC.

This story is rated NC-17 because of occasional naughty language, violence (or implied violence) against humans, vampires, werewolves, animals, insects, minding-their-own-business-pajamas, entities, books, coffee tables, leather recliners, bridges, sword ferns, shrubs, rocks, and worst of all....trees. It is also rated NC-17 due to excessive snarkiness by Edward, references to underage drinking, practical jokes and/or enthusiastic tormenting of secondary characters particularly Mike Newton, Jacob Black, and Charles Swan. It also is rated NC-17 due to sexual content.

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Left with nothing more than her memories, Bella tries to live day to day, after the loss of her beloved Cullens.  A new family enters and Bella finds relief and solace in her budding friendship with the family's most mysterious member, Aryana-a blue eyed hybrid, with a bit of a temper.  Will Bella remain loyal to the past or will she be seduced by Erickson and the dangerous McRae family?

"W-Well," I stuttered a bit, "I'm broken..damaged goods."

"Hmm," he said as he appeared to think it over. Before I could continue though, he moved forward and seized my chin with two fingers. He slowly leaned towards me, the smell of his breath intoxicating my senses. "Then let me fix you."

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In an alternate all human universe, where society reached modern times with the equivalent to an Ancient Roman appearance and level of technology, sexual pleasure is paramount; the Cullens are a breed apart: sexual vegetarians, if you will. 

Bella is an "Innocent" and so off limits for deeper sexual grat

ification, a role she gladly embraces, taking pleasure only in giving to those around her. 

That is until she meets Edward.  Suddenly her Father's insistence

on her remaining an Innocent and Aro's desires to keep her for himself have become an unwelcome burden to her life.  How will Bella and Edward su

rvive their desire to be together when it is forbidden?

This story is a thinly disguised excuse for steamy lemons in the vein of a Roman orgy, yet there is also a deeper story about selfless giving and how love might just be worth waiting for...and fighting for.

*WARNING*  This story starts out with intense woman/woman imagery, and will depict graphic multi-partner pairings in future chapters.  DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY GRAPHIC SEXUAL CONTENT OR IF YOU ARE NOT OF LEGAL AGE TO DO SO!!!

Note: Previously titled "Grey's School... for Young Men"

Edward Masen, number one under-18 track star, and also Bella's inspiration for running.

So what happens when she applies to his school... and gets in?

Not to mention the fact that the school is a boys-only. Based on Hana Kimi. 

AU, AH. Rated NC17 for later chapters (just in case).

Edward faces a monumental crisis and finds Sanctuary in the one place he refuses to look for it. All Human.

This story contains Religious themes and Mature themes: Edward is a priest struggling with his role in the Church and as a man.

When Charlie catches Bella and Edward in a compromising position how will he react?

What tactics will Edward and Bella have to resort to in order to get time alone together again?

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Two kinds of vampires rule the night.  The Unstet, who glitter in the day and lure prey to their deaths with their ethereal beauty.  And the Nosferatu: fanged monsters who are as brutal as they are powerful. 

When the Hellsing Organization, the premier vampire hunting organization on earth come to Forks, all hell will break loose. 

Sit down and watch as the Twilight Universe is shaken to it's very foundation. 

Gentlemen, welcome to the Big Hellsing. 

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Right? But sometimes, it's just the beginning of something special and you find what you never knew you were looking for. AU/AH, Canon pairings.

Bella went cliff diving, but it didn't turn out so well. She broke her back. A decade later, Edward reappears in her life on the same night she loses her best friend and husband to a freak accident. Now a graduate student in Women's Studies, Bella isn't thrilled to see him. But when the Cullens re-enter Bella's life, they bring change, hope, and a new joint project that will require all their expertises.

Also, you can find a SPANISH version here:

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Special Update:

For personal reasons (a ridiculously full teaching schedule and being recently put in charge of a bi-annual local conference and ongoing project), I am no longer able to reply to reviews and questions. But that said, I wanted to give a BIG THANK YOU to EVERYBODY for the wonderful feedback and kind words that have been sent my way since the completion of this story in August 2009. I do still check my messages about once every 1-2 weeks and read *every* review. I just have too many to reply to anymore, but I didn’t want anyone to think I was ignoring her/him in particular, or didn’t appreciate readers taking time to leave a review. Writing this story was tons of fun and I’m thrilled readers seem to enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed the chance to write it. I can’t tell you how flattering that is!!! As I used to reply to all reviews, I feel a little badly about this decision, but work has been requiring virtually all of my time since the new (academic) year began.

Best to all of you in 2010 and beyond!

Bella Swan spent the first two years of her life in Forks developing a friendship with Jacob Black that finally turned into something more.  As she begins her senior year of high school, a new family moves to town and Bella slowly begins to question the path she thought her life would follow.  Sometimes there is a difference between what you think you need and what you never knew you wanted.  Takes place during the timeframe of New Moon and Eclipse.  J/B at first, but eventually E/B. 

Seven original members of the Olympic Coven, and seven deadly sins. Coincidence? Edward has lived too long to believe in coincidences.

He reluctantly relays the deaths and subsequent turnings of each member of his family to his new bride. Each death represents a deadly sin.

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Bella and Edward settle happily into married life at Dartmouth but Bella’s dreams of a mysterious child persist, drawing them into a centuries old deception with devastating consequences.

A Breaking Dawn AU.

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