When Robert Pattinson needs to escape the crazy life of stardom- he finds an unlikely ally to see him to safety- a quiet bookshop owner who is secretly infatuated with Twilight, and a certain young British actor.

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.

 Thanks to Mizra for the banners.

A running smutline of Edward and Bella's honeymoon . . . and everything afterwards.

Edward is a 27-year-old alcoholic/addict struggling with his recovery. Bella is a 23-year-old who's moved back home after college. This fic chronicles how they meet, fall in love, and struggle with the complexities of their relationship. Not nearly as maudlin as it sounds (I hope).

Rated NC-17 for graphic (and sometimes non-romantic) sex, drug and alcohol use and abuse, profane language, and brief (very brief) suicidal ideation (although NO suicide attempts). No sexual assault, no cutting.

Props to EmeraldRosalie for the great banner! Huge thanks to Digsy-Galley for the Awesome GIF! A shout out to Artemis-Vampire for starting a thread on the forum to discuss the story (under fan fic/other/Curse of Fame)!

Robert Pattinson's days of anonymity disappeared with the success of Twilight. All he wants while filming the sequels is to be able to recapture some of that and be able to enjoy playing music again without getting mobbed by media and fans. A chance letter provides him with both an opportunity and something he wasn't looking for.

Dr. Lynn Jones is a successful forensic scientist who's navigated the media minefield in the past in her profession, but never on a personal level. Her letter offers to save him, but the price might be higher than she is willing to pay. 

Can they survive the Curse of Fame?

Rated NC-17 for language and lots of lemony goodness!

A chance encounter leads to an odd attraction that develops into an addiction.

 There are so many things about this woman that fascinate me.  She's beautiful.  Classically beautiful at that.  Intelligent.  Articulate.  Witty.  She's everything any man could ever dream of or want.  Except I don't even know her name.

Warnings:  Lemons.  Lots of lemons.  Actually, more like Mike's Hard Lemonade.  Mild D/s.

Summary: AU. A powerful group of humans know of the existence of vampires and werewolves and strict rules are in place for the uneasy coexistence between the three kinds. Transforming humans without tacit permission is banned and all violators and victims are ordered destroyed. Bella was attacked when she was eight years old but miraculously survived. She returns to Forks during her junior year in high school and encounters the Olympic Coven. Against her will, she is drawn to Edward Cullen and into the dangerous world of shifting loyalties and deadly intrigue.

Thanks to JO (Cullenitis) for the AWESOME banner!

Thanks to another JO (sleepyjo at ffnet) for reading and editing the first 13(!) chapters.

Please direct your thanks to her for saving you from the whiplash that is born from my confused tenses and wonky grammar.

Summary: Edward leaves Bella in Forks before revealing that he and his family are vampires.  Bella’s curiosity gets the best of her, and she spends years researching her theories and suspicions about Edward and his kind, drawing attention from unwanted and dangerous sources.  Can Edward find a way to save Bella from the Rabbit Hole she’s fallen into?  Set at the beginning of Twilight and then alternate universe. Like New Moon, he leaves to protect her. Unlike NM, he doesn't leave her to her own devices. AU

In 2026, the Cullens realize that Aro desperately wants to possess Edward in order to use him in a barbaric experiment. Now, the Cullens must evade the Volturi while protecting one of their own as well as Aro's unwitting human pawn. 100% Canon.

Won Best Volturi at Round 2 of the Sparkle Awards!
2nd place in the 1st round Sparkle Awards for Best Post-Breaking Dawn (http://thesparkleawards.yolasite.com/ )

Made it to the Last Round of the Indie Twific awards for:
Best Canon WIP, Best Original Character WIP

Twilighted Beta: myimm0rtal (current) and Admittedly Obsessed (through Ch. 18)

Banner by edward-bella, ebhg.  She is a treasure!

After the Cullens leave Forks and make the move to New York, Carlisle fights to keep his family together as Edward's pain threatens to tear them apart. Ithaca is the story of a son's quest, a father's love, and the unique family struggling to stand behind them both...

This is the Cullens' New Moon.

Ithaca starts one month into the Cullens' time away from Bella, and will follow New Moon to its end. Carlisle and Edward narrate in alternating chapters. Follows all known canon.

She got what she wanted. My venom flows through her bloodstream, changing her, reshaping her from a human to a vampire. Soon, that transformation will be complete. And I'll be able to keep her forever.

I am the most selfish creature that has ever walked this earth.

Edward's point of view in "Breaking Dawn", beginning with Book Three.

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

"I used to think I was average, you know, dull and boring.  Then I found out I was a shape-shifting, reincarnated death goddess with a knack for vengeance, the boy I'm obsessed with is my immortal enemy, and my friends are werewolves.  So much for average." 

Bella Swan is thrilled to finally be moving back to her hometown of Forks, Washington to live with her father (and best friend), Charlie.  However, when Bella arrives she begins to have disturbing dreams of becoming a monster, and even more disturbing cravings for her lab partner Edward Cullen.  As Bella transforms into a dangerous entity, will she be able to control her hungers and find love with Edward, or will she leave a swathe of destruction in her wake?  Rated NC-17 for sexual situations and some violence.  AU, canon pairings.  Somewhat OOC.

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.