Emmett McCarty, owner of a foot with a stubbed toe, is distracted by a beautiful brunette. She teases him for wearing flip-flops and helps him to a nearby coffee shop. He can't get enough of her, nor she him. Their attraction is undeniable. 

Edward and Bella have been married for twenty eight years. Determined not to let vampirism spoil their chances of becoming parents, they decide to become foster parents. Follow their journey as they discover a new kind of love.

Second Place Winner: The Canon Tour, New Moon Round.

Bella's reaction to their breakup is well documented, but what about Edward? Was he content, knowing he'd returned her to safety and the chance for a fulfilling life? Or was it more complicated than that?

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.

Isabella Swan is a 23-year-old Irish girl and aspiring editor leaving behind her beloved Dublin for the bright lights of New York city. Worn out by months of unemployment and disappointment, she arrives at Whitlock's International Hostel hoping for a new beginning.

In the end, New York will teach Isabella more about life and love then she ever expected.

E/B Canon pairings

Summary : When my life started spinning out of control, I overlooked the dark depths of the bay and wished it would wash over me, cleansing all traces of these last few weeks. Instead I met a boy who changed everything.

Summary: It is the year 1353. Europe has been ravaged by the plague, and millions died. Now the scourge has ended and religion is flourishing. To thank God for their deliverance, or to atone for the sins of their dead loved ones, many people will go on pilgrimages, either to near or far away destinations. We will follow a number of such pilgrims, willing to worship at San Marcus’ shrine. But, things are not always what they seem. The handsome young monk leading them is very pale under his cowl, and he appears to be fasting all the time. Plus, all of them have secrets and very few are innocent. Will they find love or death at the end of the journey?

This is a Pre Twilight AU story. It is rather dark and there are no Edward and Bella, obviously. Feel like reading it all the same? I hope so, because I promise you a passionate love story, despite the setting. The rating is NC 17, for violence, sex and, just in one case, slash.

Each chapter will be decorated with the appropriate image. Unfortunately there is a rule I can only post the links. I do hope you will click on them. They are part of the story too.

The Pilgrimage has a blinkie

When published as an O/S, the prologue won an Emerging Swan Award for Best Original Character (Bonizella).

Bella Black is a tough business woman who knows what she wants and usually how to get it. When she's suddenly left a widow, it throws her off course completely. She's left floundering in the sea of life, struggling to regain her footing.

At the insistence of her best friend, Alice, she moves from New York to Tybee Island, Georgia. She doesn't know what to expect from life anymore and isn't looking for a new relationship. She just needs to find herself again.

What happens when bronze hair and green eyes find her, instead?

A collaboration with wuogkat.

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. 

Edward can't stand that Bella has to sacrifice so much to marry him and become a vampire.

He is determined to find a way to give her everything she never knew she always wanted.

Bree wasn't stupid. She knew Riley was lying and she didn't want to fight. She just wanted to find Diego and meet up with Fred. She meets the Cullens, will she stay or go.  Makes more sense if you have read Short Second Life of Bree Tanner.

Edward describes the insane events of how he met the love of his life. This is a story of revenge, fear, despair and survival, but also of hope and love. It proves that in the most desperate situation, love can still find a way.

Rated NC-17 for language, violence and sex*

WARNING: 

This story takes place in a violent atmosphere where a woman is being harassed and abused. It doesn't happen constantly and it's not described in detail. If this offends you, I advice you to not read it. 

*The sexual acts that are described in detail are not violent!

Winning drabble in the TwiFicPics "Dressed to Kill" challenge, this one-shot was inspired by maxipoo1024's amazing banner:

Bella Swan – paid assassin – never missed a target until Edward Masen became one.

Excerpt:

"Isabella?"

My heart throbbed, my breath whooshed out and my mouth went dry when I heard his voice. "Eh- Edward." Seattle rain pounded on the striped awning where I had been steeling myself for this hit.

He raked a hand through his short, copper-blond hair. "You can't be here," he rasped.

"But, Edward," I said, turning to face him fully, pouting just like I'd rehearsed. It was an expression that had utterly distracted other targets and I was counting on it working on him. "I heard you were here and, and it's been a long time."