Abandoned by his parents, seven year old Edward is neglected and abused in his foster home and his only close friend, Bella, lives in Arizona for ten months out of the year.  It is only when the Cullens unexpectedly enter his life that he learns what it means to be loved and his wounded soul starts to heal.

When tragedy brings Bella to Forks for good, she comes hiding a secret too big to share, even with him.  Can these two tortured souls find happiness in a mad world of vampires and werewolves or are they already doomed by their own past?

WARNING: Strong language, underage drug and alcohol abuse, thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts, mental illness and child abuse.  Future lemons. Major angst.

All canon couples.

This is Edward's story.

Edward Cullen's life revolved around his casino. He thought he had it all. She would prove him wrong.

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Fifteen year old Elisa was once an everyday Twilight fangirl, but now, inexplicably, she's become a part of Edward and Bella's world. Her struggle to fit into her new life, however, may become a fight just to survive at all as a betrayal turns a frightening premonition into a grim reality and the Cullens discover that even their best efforts may not be enough to keep either Bella or Elisa safe...

AU version of Breaking Dawn.

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Emmett McCarty's the brand new bouncer for Fire & Ice night club.  This is his firsthand account of all the shady, sexual, and lucrative happenings from behind the velvet rope.  

Canon pairings eventually.  This is not a story about Emmett so much as it is about the happenings around him.  Give it a whirl.  Who knows, you just might like it. 

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Please note - this story is not finished on this site.  To read the completed story - find it here https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7113513/1/Behind-the-Velvet-Rope

A missing heartfelt moment between Bella and Edward set during Bella’s pregnancy in Breaking Dawn. Inspired by Charlene Soraia’s version of the song “Wherever you will go.” 

When fate delivers beautiful, broken Bella to his family's doorstep, Edward and Bella's lives are forever changed, for better or for worse. All human.

Summary: Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.  ~Henry Van Dyke

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Edward left after the van crash but he hasn't forgotten Bella.  Living in Phoenix she has an unusual job and a complicated family life. When he finally sees her again she is a different person than he imagined she would be. Leaving her set forward events that can't be undone. Can he redeem himself in her eyes? Is she ready for love? All canon couples.

For the past 15 years Bella has been trying to say goodbye to her best friend and let him go. But some things aren't so easily done. Post Breaking Dawn. Honorable Mention in the Truly Anonymous Twilight Contest.

Bella and Edward had a seemingly perfect relationship. Although they were both successful in their work forces, Bella couldn’t help but think that there was something she needed…something that would fill a void in her life that had been nagging at her. She finds out she’s pregnant and is elated. Can Edward keep up with Bella, a baby, and his work life? Will James, Bella’s ex-fiancé, get the better of their relationship?

How could I have ever thought my perfect recall of her would be enough to sustain me in my pitiful existence? The memory was nothing—nothing compared to the living, breathing reality of my reason for existing.

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Warnings: This story includes difficult / sensitive subject matter that may include one or more of the following subjects: self-harm, vampirism, intercourse, character death.

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

*Takes place during New Moon in an alternate universe.

On March 16, 2006,  the World changed, and everything and anything that the Cullens ever cared about was lost. They had to find their own way in this New World. Edward never wished to exist in a world where Bella didn't.  Unfortunately, his family desperately needed him, so he'd stay to help them.   And by doing so, he hoped to redeem himself for his failure to save the one creature he couldn't protect. 

With rumours in the South of humans feeding off the living and stealing people from their beds, the Cullens have a responsibility to protect the ones they can from those monsters in the night.  This was Edward's last chance to fight for his soul and his salvation.  He would finally be ready to face Judgement day and be deemed worthy enough to be with Bella once again.  Or would something or someone change the path he was destined to go down?  Faith, hope and love are powerful things, and Edward is about to find out just how powerful they are.

Yes... this is the story that is set during a post-apocalyptic nuclear war. Just try the Prologue to get a feel for it before passing judgment. You might be surprised. Warning: There is violence and disturbing images the further the story goes along.