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One night, an empty road, and a girl who needs a savior. Heavy Angst, Tough subject matter, possible triggers. Read with caution. Canon couples, non-canon families. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Angst
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 72 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 176386 Read Count: 28048
Date: 03 Apr 2023 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter 46
Oh, poor Bella. Seeing Hope growing up without her. Hope was growing but Bella felt like she was still the small fragile girl that Sam Uley kept locked away.
Date: 18 Apr 2023 Title: Chapter 49: Chapter 49
How sad. They finally, maybe, have an identification of that little girl. So many families ruined because of that monster, and the people that refused to step in and stop him.
Date: 18 Apr 2023 Title: Chapter 50: Chapter 50
Vanessa/Hope loves that ratty teddy bear. Blue has been with her since she was born. Sam took Blue away from Bella but at least gave her to that baby, the baby he hoped no one would find.
Date: 23 Apr 2023 Title: Chapter 51: Chapter 51
Two women in love with the same little girl. It's breaking both their hearts to see the love they each hold for Hope/Vanessa.
Date: 30 Apr 2023 Title: Chapter 52: Chapter 52
If Angela and Ben let her, she can be a part of Hope/Vanessa's life. Another person who loves that little girl. Bella realized that Sam Uley raped her. She's learning the truth and doing so she's become not the victim but the survivor of the horrible things he did to her.
Date: 30 Apr 2023 Title: Chapter 53: Chapter 53
Bella is starting to gain some self assurance. She's starting to see that she's more than nothing, she's Bella Swan. Someone capable of being loved.
Date: 03 May 2023 Title: Chapter 54: Chapter 54
Really?? Offer Sam Uley a deal? Bella needs to be strong. He broke her, but she's recovering. She just needs to remember what Sam Uley did to her and those she loved, including Hope. Bella has a great support group with her. Glad to see that Angela and Ben are there too. How sweet that Vanessa misses her. I wonder if she feels that connection to her mother.
Date: 06 May 2023 Title: Chapter 55: Chapter 55
Bella is so brave for telling her story. It will get harder , especially when Sam's lawyer gets to cross exam her. But I like that she told Kate, "They need to know what he did, Kate, he doesn't get to own me anymore. Never again." Bella realizes that she is not nothing, not a nobody. She is somebody. She is Isabella Marie Swan.
Date: 08 May 2023 Title: Chapter 56: Chapter 56
Bella was so strong as she told her story.
Date: 15 May 2023 Title: Chapter 57: Chapter 57
Bella was so strong for standing up for herself and refuting Mr. Santiago's claims. And she showed her strength when she refused to let the bailiff shield her from Sam and just walked by him to her seat.
Date: 18 May 2023 Title: Chapter 58: Chapter 58
Each day Bella gets stronger and stronger. And James testimony was very damning to Sam Uley, showing his pattern of behavior towards Bella. Sam seemed to think that Bella was his. He was obsessed with her. There's something seriously wrong with a man that was obsessed with an eight year old little girl.
Date: 20 May 2023 Title: Chapter 59: Chapter 59
Awww Bella makes James feel strong.
Author's Response:
Date: 20 May 2023 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I got a notice that you responded to my review, but I don't see anything. Am I missing something?
Date: 24 May 2023 Title: Chapter 60: Chapter 60
Sam Uley really is sick. I'm sure there were witnesses at the reservation that observed that Charlie Swan did not treat his daughter like that. Sam has developed this fantasy in his head. The man is a psycopath to think an eight year old little girl would have feelings for a grown man like that. Can't wait to see what info will come up during cross examination by Kate. The fact that he strangled his parents and set their house on fire for fun shows his mindset. That he had no regard for human life.
Date: 29 May 2023 Title: Chapter 61: Chapter 61
Esme and Bella have a right to be scared. If even one jury member decides he's not guilty they could declare a mistrial. And Sam Uley is angry, not only because he feels Bella betrayed him, but because all of those around her protected her. It's Bella's word against Sam's with James being the only other witness. Wonder what the jury will think.
Date: 05 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 62: Chapter 62
Awwww makes me cry. How sweet of Edward to set up a movie night where she would be comfortable. And showing her videos of her family, letting her see how much thery loved her.
Date: 06 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 63: Chapter 63
Finally. Sam Uley got the verdict he deserved. Why he seemed surprised and shocked astonishes me. Something wrong in that man's head that he thinks what he did was okay because he loved those girls.
Date: 10 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 64: Chapter 64
It's finally over. Sam Uley will spend the rest of his life in prison. And the three members of the tribsl council will pay for their part in Sam's treatment of Bella. For violating young girls who deserved a normal life.
Date: 11 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 65: Chapter 65
Loved the epilogue. Rosalie got her sister back and her HEA. Bella got her life back, her sister and the love of her life. I love the closet, it was such an important part of her healing. And now it's filled with happy things. And the proposal with her mom's ring was just perfect.
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Date: 20 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 67: Outttake Two
Family time when the family was all together. How sweet and sentimental.
Date: 25 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 68: Outtake Three
So this is how they came to meet Vanessa. She was never cleaned after she was born. Oh, how she would become the center of so many people's lives.
Date: 28 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 69: Outtake Four
Nice to see this side of James. He's a really good guy who was looking out for his girls and afraid they wouldn't accept the person he is. Words of wisdom from Bella.
Date: 04 Jul 2023 Title: Chapter 70: Outtake Five
A that was only a taste of what was to come for Sam Uley. Or should I say, for another man to come, lol.
Date: 04 Jul 2023 Title: Chapter 71: Outtake Six
So sweet how she is so attached to Bella. I love that she calls her "Momma" and Angela "Mommy."
Date: 07 Jul 2023 Title: Chapter 72: Outtake Seven
Poor Bella, so nervous and anxious. I loved that the important men in her life were there for her that morning, with her favorite pancakes. Fitting that her Rosie got her ready. And the ones who rescued her and fought for her walked her down the aisle. Her Uncle James who almost lost his life for her wanted to perform the ceremony. But the best part wwas Edward, standing there, calming her when she was in the closet, ready to marry her. Ready to be her forever.
When a tattoo artist is searching for some work to be done, they know what to look for. Will Edward find it when he moves to Seattle, and sets an appointment at Etched Swan.
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Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Romance
Language: English
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 59351 Read Count: 6532
Date: 14 Nov 2023 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12
Diego is a hit with everyone and Edward really enjoys hanging with his friend. He's amazed at the talent that Edward is surrounded with.
Date: 26 Aug 2023 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Wow, there's a backstory there with Irina, Kate and Tanya from Chicago. An unpleasant one. His co-workers are already promoting Edward's Japanese style. That's good. He shouldn't be lacking for work.
Date: 23 Dec 2023 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14
Fred seemed interesting. Very quiet. Maybe that bugs some people. Hope everyone has a safe and fun night.
Date: 22 Mar 2024 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17
Wow, Edward may have a daughter. I wonder how old she is. This will changes Edward's and Bella's plans. But they will take it in stride just like they have everything else. Bella is a good influence on Edward.
Bella really knows her pasta business, shhe got all those dishes done in quick time, no sweat.
Date: 29 Oct 2023 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11
Oh, oh. He let that slip, "...they will love you, just like the rest of us do." Meaning him. Nice the nurse let Bella stay in the other bed. Somebody, Carlisle maybe, has some pull in that hospital.
Date: 26 Apr 2024 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18
Lots of changes. Sasha seems happyy with the arrangements so far. But when they all get settled in Washington, will she feel differently. Maggie will be there but not iving with her, unless Edward and Bella decide otherwise. She may feel differently with the new surroundings and situations.
Date: 12 Jan 2024 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15
Things have caught up to Diego and the others. The building was blown up to hide evidence. It's not safe to him to come to Bella and Edward. They don't need to be involved.
Date: 08 Oct 2023 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10
That woman was crazy. Did she really think she was sexy masturbating on his chair. Bella took good care of that situation. It's bad that the tattoo Edward wants removed was so deep. Sounds like it caused an infection. Hopefully he'll be okay and he will beback to work soon. This may cause complications for his next treatment though, whether the doctor even wants to try removing any more of it.
Date: 17 Aug 2023 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Great chapter. Edward is fitting right into this crazy bunch. Emmett and Alice trying to out eat each other. I can't believe they ordered food in the drive thru and he went inside to get some more. And the snicker salad, did you make that up or is that a real thing? Seems Alice and Jasper have some kinky sex life.
Author's Response:
Snicker Salad is a for real thing adn I personally love it. When I make it I do not really measure anything, so I am horrible at sharing the receipe. I peel and dice cut a bunch of apples, I typically use granny smith becasue the tartness helps cut the sweetness. I mix together a whole package of cream cheese and half a bag of powdered sugar after it is mixed well I add a full container of cool whip extra creamy, then fold in all the apples and set it aside and then I take snickers candy bars which i put into the freezer long enough to make them easier to cut but do not let them get fully frozen. i generally cut mine long ways and then dice them as best as I can. I usually also add some extra caramel. Once you have the candy cut mix it and the extra caramel into the apple mixture. let it chill in the fridge for a bit and enjoy. I like sweets, and they are not for everyone, but this is a very popular dish when going to pot lucks for sure, but pricey to make a big batch. You can find varying receipes online, but I personally do not like the ones that have marshmellow fluff in them.
Glad you are enjoying the story. xoxo
Date: 24 Sep 2023 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Edward seems to be settling right in with the group. Jane is great, love her snark.
Date: 01 Aug 2023 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
Everyone is pretty excited about his art. Seems like he would be a real asset to the shop and he could do what he loves there.
Date: 09 Aug 2023 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Wonder what the story about the ink is. Too bad the apartment above the shop is used for storage and special clients. It would be ideal since it's complete. But the basement apartment should work. Edward and Bella would just have to share the kitchen.
Date: 03 Dec 2023 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13
Wow. So many twists and turns. So many people involved. Edward fit in seamlessly with the shop. But now his past relationship and friendship could put the Swan kids in danger. It's good knowing there are people watching out for them. But to know they have been in danger makes Bella uneasy.
Date: 06 Sep 2023 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Wow! What an evil witch Tanya was. To drug Edward and tell Kate he fucked her. Whether it was true or not Kate should have talked to Edward. And then to abort his baby and put that tattoo on him as a permanent reminder of what she did. She can't have loved him if she believed her sister.
Date: 10 Jul 2023 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Edward has an amazing body of work. I googled watercolor tatoos and they are beautiful.
Date: 20 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I like it so far. The whole gang is involved in the shop. I have a feeling Edward might become a new employee. Love the reference to Kristen Stewart and Twilight.
Date: 29 Jun 2023 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
Edward is a good guy. Hee has some issues but he's still a gentleman.