"His agony defines him. His memories destroy him.

But his hope is what sustains him, feeds him, encourages him. It's his purpose. And he doesn't deny it.

Offered the chance to leave all pain and misery behind, Edward knew that it was better to suffer his loss than to forget it. For in having it, Bella remains his and only his.

To forget would be the ultimate betrayal, abandoning her once again to a world of lonliness and despair. He had already done that once upon a time, and he did so spectacularly.

He'll find her. He has to. 

HE HAS TO."

- icrodriguez (the most beautiful review I have ever received.  THANK YOU for allowing me the honour of displaying it here.  It sums up the tone of this story beautifully, hearts, Erin)

Left in the woods, an unfortunate run-in with Laurant and 45 years later - Bella finds herself facing everything she has ever wanted.  Does it want her back?  What will she discover about how Edward has been spending his time...

Rated for later chapters.

While hunting one afternoon, Emmett, Jasper and Carlisle stumble upon what appears to be a corpse.  When they learn it's a severely broken vampire, they take him home to do what they can to help.  But of course, fate has plans for this man.  Canon Couples.  AU.  DARK Themes.

Anna Russo has received a new identity and is on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend with her young son in tow. She ends up in Forks, where she is now known as Bella Swan, and meets Edward Cullen. While she can't deny the unexplainable pull she feels toward him, she also can't shake off the feeling that he is not quite normal and not quite...human. Does she dare explore a new relationship with Edward while in fear for her life? Will Edward be able to put her safety first and stay away from the family he's always dreamed of having? And what will Bella's jilted ex do when he finally does catch up with her?

Sometimes, humans are monsters, too.

A HUGE thanks to Rosalynn for the amazing banner and for all of the help getting it attached to my story!

Found unconscious after four years of being held captive by two nomadic vampires, Bella is rescued by three members of the Cullen family. When she awakens, the family is apalled to find how deeply she's withdrawn into the roll of an abused pet. In time, she begins to trust and find comfort again but the Cullen's worry if she will ever regain her full humanity.

New Summary!

"What if I'm not a superhero? What if I'm the bad guy?" He smiled playfully, but his eyes were impenetrable.

Bella comes uninvited to a strangely twisted Forks shrouded in a mystery that seems to revolve around Edward Cullen. What if Edward was the bad guy?

AU.

In the darkest depths of Port Angeles, a war has begun. Sociopathic vampire Edward seeks revenge on a Hunter, Jacob, and as images of a girl haunt Jacob’s mind, Edward is determined that he will hunt her down...

AU, Non–canon and Canon pairings, a bit OOC... maybe a lot OOC.

 Rated NC–17 for violence, lemons, bad language & overall dark themes.

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns everything Twilight – I own a rather active imagination and a tendency towards vivid nightmares. No copyright infringement is intended.