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Bella is a fractured girl with a life-threatening eating disorder. Her whole life changes when she meets Edward Masen. Warning- child abuse and dark themes.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, Sparkledamnu's Must Reads
Chapters: 30 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 99625 Read Count: 42033
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Normal Girl
oh bella really does not have a good self image does she poor girl what could have happened to make her this way?
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Flashbacks
oh more info her flash backs are nasty who were these people? and edward is still there comforting her he obviously sees good in her and has enough sense to look past the surface stuff and see the girl on the inside
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Welcome to Forks
she had a nice birthday like alice said they need to make more pleasant memories and i wonder when edward will try to kiss her i'm sure he recgonises she's fragile an dosent want to push it
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Bella's Story
wow thats severe and not a good story poor bella i will never in any way shape or form understand child abuse i just dont get what drives people to harm children, children should be protected, all children, innocent children that cruel couple should be locked up and left to fester
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Never Been Kissed
oh good for bella she's happy just hold on to that feeling
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Pizza and Beer
ohhhh kissy kissy, well good for bella she deserves some fun in her life
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13: An Overnight Stay
they are getting very familiar and comfortable with each other
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Get Me Into Trouble
edward is a kind man
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Girl Talk
what a conversation lol, wait till bella gives up her v card then she may have different ideas about using the gift
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Bella's Song
more of the changing bella who feels happy and at peace with the world this bella we like and could get used to
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Stopple Thy Mouth, Dame!
that was a nice easy comfortable weekend
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18: A Woman's Guide
she enjoyed it and honestly it's a skill we ladies all need to know about
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Meeting Your Mother
is it significent that the nightmares occur on the nights bella orgasms?
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20: My Kind of Town Chicago Is
its all too much for her but at least bella is honest with edward
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21: The Longest Night
they finally did the deed and it was somewhat enjoyable for her
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Trying to be Normal
well lots going on in this chapter a car accident, infections, secrets from dad its all good
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Our Holiday
i'm glad that bella has reached a point where she wants to change and escape from her eating disorder wsith edwards help i'm sure she can rose needs to keep her mouth shut pregnancy does n ot make you nasty
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Making Plans
ahh shes totally happy
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25: My Worst Nightmare
i'm sure living with edward will be good for bella and i'm sure that proposal is not far away
Date: 07 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26: Surprises
no parole thats good for bella knowing she's in jail
Date: 08 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Nightmare
thats so sad that she lost her baby but realistic i suspose, more memories and bad ones at that will she ever be free of the trauma?
Date: 08 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Little House
it's a shocking illness and bellas worse now than shes ever been god i hope this program works
Date: 08 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Only Waiting for This Moment
wow that clinic really did bella good so lets hope a lot of her problems are in her past and she has a long and happy marriage
Date: 08 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 30: Epilogue: Two Years Later...
a happy ending all round their marriage is sucessful they have a beautiful healthy daughter and another child soon arriving and they are both sucessful professionaly, a good life they grew into together, so maybe love can concur all
Emmett's wish for a tryst with his brother's wife takes a turn he never expected. O/S for winner of author auction from The Fandom Gives Back. MATURE for lemons of the BDSM variety. I mean it. Don't try this at home. If you're under 18 or can't buy porn legally, turn away now!
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight
Characters: Emmett/Rose
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4724 Read Count: 1432
Date: 30 Jan 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Taming The Bear
very nice, very very nice, emmett is super handsome and not someone you'd want to kick out of bed in the morning, great twist at the end bty it's always got to be emmett and rosalie for me if it's more than a one shot so i'm well pleased with the hot ending
Author's Response:
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to review Taming The Bear!
I love me some Emmett and Rosalie. He could eat crackers and slurp Doctor Pepper in my bed and I still wouldn't kick him out!
Yes, this was a one shot I wrote for the winner of my pervy self in the The Fandom Gives Back auction.
I'm in the process of posting my other works here as well - will be moving away from ff.net.
XXOO!!
AEI
Edward's Clan Outtake. Carlisle POV. Takes place after chapter 10 and before chapter 11. If you haven't read Edward's Clan it may not make much sense. How does Carlisle REALLY feel about Edward and Bella?
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2107 Read Count: 775
Date: 15 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
oh carlisle is a man with lots of messed up ideas, he really thinks he can kill of bella and edward wont know, edward will be lost without her like everything else in his life it the very extreme version of events falling in love is no different he just has the extreme reactions, after carlisle thoughts about jasper i think he wants his two children single, and he dosent know whats going on between esme and edward i would so love to know thanks tracy
Edward's Clan Outtake Esme's REAL feelings towards Edward, Carlisle and Alice. Best to read AFTER chapter eleven. If you have not read Edward's Clan this won't make much sense.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2239 Read Count: 665
Date: 15 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
i'm not even sure i can reason out her behaviour over the years, she knew what carlisle was when she fell in love and married him so she knew what was going to happen to edward she did not need to turn her back on her children, nobody ever asked her that, carmen sounds like she beged her to be a mother again but esme decided to pick the bottle, i cant see how she would repair this or if she even cares enough to want to, esme is a wreck now she'll be suicidal when her secret is exposed cause these things always are, great chapter thanks tracy
Edward's Clan Outtake. Jasper's History. Takes place during Chapter seventeen, it won't make sense unless you have read Edward's Clan first.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2848 Read Count: 546
Date: 27 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
jasper had a nasty life before the cullens i'm glad carlisle took him away, i know they all killers and stuff but they love and care also and jasper at 6 saw in alice what he needed to survive, i'm so glad they got married and carlisle could not stop it, thanks tracy
Edward's Clan Outtake. Tanya's POV - what was her relationship with Edward really like? And what did they do to traumatise her friend?
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2253 Read Count: 1151
Date: 15 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
oh lord that tanya is a bit mental not a bit a lot, edward has no feeling for her just uses her for sex, i wonder how he met her? and how long they had been together at this point? what she let him do was not good and poor gianna what happened to her? i'm so glad he is completly different with bella, thats what love does it softens even the hardest of men,
Bella's first assignment as a journalist is to uncover the truth about Christian Polygamy. Dr. Edward Cullen is a small town doctor who lives his life by his own sets of rules. Edward and his wives live a lifestyle that many may not understand. After Edward treats Bella he invites her into his home, where Bella learns more than what she bargained for. How will her first assignment impact the rest of her life?
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, Non-Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward, Edward/Alice, Edward/Rose
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 162668 Read Count: 153105
Date: 18 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 1: The Beginning Of The Truth
found this story after reading your just a sip, i'm quite intrested in the same questions as bella,
Author's Response:
I hope both your and Bella's questions will be answered later.....
Date: 18 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 2: What Happens Behind Closed Doors
intresting, is the spanking thing susposed to be a religious thing part of them being in this christian pologamy religion as in everybody in town does it or is it just them? edward is a bit like a dom as in he is in charge, his wives have to be respectful at all times, they receive an allowance and they receive a physical punishment for trangressions, which they accept as good for them (not saying it isnt) only the sex is vanilla (well so far it is) do you think that or am on the wrong track completly hope you dont mind me asking thanks reading on
Author's Response:
No the spanking thing has nothing to do with the polygamy, it's just the way they live their lives. Domestic Disicipline is a real thing, in a way I guess Edward is a little like a dom, but he doesn't get all kinky and there is onnly his hand and belt (maybe a paddle later). He doesn't tie them up and doesn't play games with them sexually while spanking. A lot of women have allowances, when the man is the major breadwinner in the family. But in order for the DD to work there has to be a strong head of household. I am going to do my best to explain everything in detail later I promise.
Date: 18 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 3: The Most Basic Facts
alice is not hard to like and even rosalie is coming around and spending time with the gorgeous edward is not difficult for bella she has been thinking of him anyway
Author's Response:
Bella and Alice are my favorites, I think Rose is just misunderstood. Edward would have any women agreeing to spend time with him, it's not a sacrafice in the least.
Date: 18 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 4: Family Ties
edward paint a very positive picture of his lifestyle and he obviously loves both rose and alice very much , but i just dont get this punishment bit just because they have a polyamous marriage he can physicaly punish his wives? do the wives have to agree to being punished this way in order for the marriage to go ahead? i'm really intrested as i dont care if i had one or two husbands i'm pretty sure none of them would get me to strip and be spanked, and can they punish edward in the same way? if his behaviour is lacking or is it just the wives? thanks i caught the teaser on just a sip so look forward to the next chapter
Date: 18 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 4: Family Ties
edward paint a very positive picture of his lifestyle and he obviously loves both rose and alice very much , but i just dont get this punishment bit just because they have a polyamous marriage he can physicaly punish his wives? do the wives have to agree to being punished this way in order for the marriage to go ahead? i'm really intrested as i dont care if i had one or two husbands i'm pretty sure none of them would get me to strip and be spanked, and can they punish edward in the same way? if his behaviour is lacking or is it just the wives? thanks i caught the teaser on just a sip so look forward to the next chapter
Author's Response:
Ok well the punishment bit and polygamy are two completely different lifestyles that happen to coexist. It will become clear in a later chapter why the punishments are a part of their lives. Yes everyone is agreed on the punishment, but it has nothing to do with the marriage. Chapter 8 will break everything down, sorry you'll have to wait a little bit. In some DD relationships the man could be punished the same way as the women, I'm not sure where I want this story to go in reguards to this. Thanks.
Date: 22 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 5: Money Problems
is it just me or is that really harsh!! he smacks her on the bed and in the corner for fidgiting then god only knows how many over his knee with a skirt, then with knickers, then with nothing, then with a belt for christ sake what did the last two have to be extra hard for? does he have a set max time or amount? or does he just finish when he likes? and bella watches i'm not sure what to make of her reaction does she know the family use dd if not wouldnt she be more horrified? i'm not sure for the first time she would see it as a beautiful submissive siuation especially with alice sobbing uncontrobally and begging not to be hit with a belt whilst clinging on to his shirt
thankyou for answering my questions , hope i'm not being a pain but totally smitten with this story and how they live especially as it's based on real life, i could not get my head round this dd thing so i googled it to read up on it found lots to read lots negative and some positive so in that way i'm glad that here it's seen as a positive in the marriage by all three of them
Author's Response:
It was harsh because it was not the first offense. When a lighter punishment does not work anymore you have to try something else. Edward has no set number, He watches her bodies reactions to the number. (I read that that is the best way t handle it.) I only know what I read and have been told. I know someone that lives a dd relationship and have asked tons of questions, so I'm just going off what I have read.
I'll say it again I never think that Bella reacts the way a normal person does. I also think that if Alice had shown fear towards Edward and not just the belt then he wouldn't of done it. But he knew that it was only the thought of the pain and not the fact that she was afraid of him that allowed him to continue.
Thanks so much for reading. And I actually like the questions so please don't stop asking.
Date: 02 Mar 2010 Title: Chapter 6: Explaining The Pain
hi there, this chapter begins to explain the reasoning behind the lifestyle i dont understand why some people need it (in rl especially) i mean i understand and apreciate their reasoning and why they say they choose this but on a personal level i could never allow that, i like your fic as it has opened a whole new world up to me, one i had never heard of and it makes me think and ponder is this story going to primarly be about the polygamus marriage or about the dd lifestyle? or equally about both? i also like how edward says he thinks of his wives as equalls, i really wasnt sure this fic was for me to begin with (like i say i just dont grt it) but now i want to read on and have more dd stuff explained thankyou for that
Author's Response:
I am hoping to be able to make it about both lifestyles, but right now the polygamist lifestyle is taking a back burner while I try to explain what the dd relationship is all about. I think that is the most confusing (for lack of a better word) and I want to put it in a positive light for them most part.
I'm really glad you decided to give it a try even though you worn't sure about it.
Date: 18 Mar 2010 Title: Chapter 7: A Woman's Perception
good god what a horiffic childhood her father has to be the worst advert for the pologimist lifestyle ever, that sort of abuse cant be the norm, i'm surprised rosalie can function at all i guess edward really did save her in many ways, does rosalie still have contact with her family? i wouldn't blame her if she did not, does the dd life conflict with her memories of childhood abuse like the spanking? aro it seeems did it a hell of a lot, or is it viewed differently because it's edward doing it within her marriage? i also like the fact that alice is now ok (i was a bit worried) and she says again about her life everything in consentual and poor bella is so confused i think i would be to, thanks so much for another chapter really into this story now, more please
Author's Response:
No Aro is not the norm. Other then the fact that some make the women marry very young I think the abuse rate is the same as any lifestyle. What happened to Rose is a combination of thing that have happened to people I know in real life. And Rosalie just represents those of us that have risen above abuse and made something of themself.
I promise that Rosalie will explain everything about how the DD life works for her. But remember that she agrees to this.
I love Bella and Alice I think that they were always meant to be best friends. Bella are such opposites that they balance each other so well. You are only seeing the beginning of Bella's confusion. Sorry but there will be some drama there.
Date: 28 Mar 2010 Title: Chapter 8: Getting Personal
oh my is there more to rosalie story? cant begin to imagin what other horrors she has had to endure? and she wants a session i would love to know what that entails, i like how edward checks on alice after yesterday and hearing his thoughts he really dosent enjoy any part of the spanking does he? i'm begining to 'get' this family so much m ore now so thanks for that, alice has noticed this connection between bella and edward and views it as a good thing, how much stamana must edward need to keep up with two wives let alone three if bella comes into the mix, great chapter
congrats to you and your cousin and the new baby
Author's Response:
Yeah there is more to Rosalie's story, a little more will come out each chapter. But the worst part about Rosalie's life is that these thing have really happened.
No the whole spanking thing is hard on Edward, but there are reasons why it happens.... Stay tuned you'll hear about them soon. I'm glad that it is starting to make sense.
Date: 09 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 9: Emotions Involved
hey great chapter, loved hearing all about the history of the family but bella cant use a lot of that stuff in her report cause it's illegal or was a lot of that conversation more of a personal nature satisfying her own need for info as bella has recgonised her feeling for edward growing, bella admits to loving him now but will she tell him? or be put off with the dd stuff, i'd like to hear the second half of the conversation when they say why they choose dd definately from rose i'm curious why she chooses it given her abusive past, also i'd like to see what rose means by a session, why does she crave it? what relief does it give her? if things progress between edward anf bella some tough choices need to be made and issues addressed, i'll look forward to the next chapter but when you can, i hope your cousin is feeling better and your alergies lessen, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Wow! So Bella's story would be able to tell the whole story, she would just have to hide there identity.... And I promise that you will hear from Rose next, so that should answer some of your questions.
Date: 23 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Out In The Open
you know when i started reading this i was stumped and just did not get it but the more i read the more i understand and that's down to you and how you write so thanks, rosalies past is a shocking story made even sadder by the fact that she cannot bear children or has not so far, from rosalies point of view i see why she would resort to what was familiar to edward which is a good version of a polygamists lifestyle it worked for edwards family there was respect for the wives and love, friendship, care and consideration, all the things rose wanted, her version of marriage was not working for them with the mood swings and the effects of her abuse hanging over them, i really felt for her when she entered the library and saw edward with bella, rose has valid concernes about whats going to happen she does not need any turmoil to contend with, but gotta love alice giving hugs and comfort, a great chapter, glad to hear things are settling down as i cant wait top read more thanks tracy
Date: 06 May 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Suppression
i'm not sure if my comprehension about all the dd stuff is still not good enough but i feel bad for rose and think edward should cut her some slack, not dish out extra punishment for having a smart mouth she has shown him her vunerable side something he knows is not often shown, by her asking for a physical release for her emotions much more severe than is regular she is showing that the bella situation is affecting her badly and edward has never left her after a spanking and he chooses this time the worse spanking to leave her she probably just cant understand why he's different, both his wives need him, lots ...., which begs the question how will he have time for bella as well if that's how they decide to go, alice seems more on board but then she did not have a childhood like rosalie and edward is correct when he says he needs to put the two wives he has first, we all have feelings in life but it's not always the right thing to act on them, as usual a great thought provoking chapter, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
I think that Edward is just trying to be fair. They had agreed that he would work with her the next day before he went to work, but when she needed him in the middle of the night he went. Alice needed him in that moment as well, but he put Rosalie's needs first. Alice had only asked that he come back when he was done, so that's all he was doing.
Rose did throw a fit and Edward dealt with it. It may not of been the best way to handle it and if Rosalie was a child then it would of been horrible. But she's an adult and she has to realize that she is not the only one that needs Edward.
Thank you Tracy. I really do enjoy hearing from eyeryone.
Denise
Date: 14 May 2010 Title: Chapter 12: Taking Charge
another great chapter, i liked hearing from alice it makes edwards actions last chapter make more sense and i want to say thankyou for replying to to all my queries and questions, your answers makes everything they are doing make more sense to me and i understand this dd life a little more, thanks for that, alice has not had a easy life either alright she wasnt physically abused but emotional/mental abuse can leave its mark also, i love what alice has done with her shop that is a great way to spend the cullen fortune, cant wait to hear what goes on at the meeting at least rosalie sgreed she was selfish and asked too much but if she is truly putting her past behind her some good will come out of a messed up situation, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
I love hearing from you. I am trying to make everything as real as possible and if you are confused I'm glad to answer any questions.
On another note there is a women in the philadelphia area that does something sort of like Alice has done with her shop. She helps at a domestic violence center and her family is very well off. She has 9 stores over the tri-state area where she gives women from the shelters jobs. I love what she does so I had to write it into the story.
Date: 04 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 13: Flashback
hey there another great chapter, wow bellas story is enough to create nightmares what a frighteningly sad story that is, being held hostage is bad enough but she got to see her father murdered in front of her, but back at cullen manor, bella does not think much of herself or her abilities to find a soul mate but it's there this connection she has with edward and from what he said to her in the music room he feels it too, i think alice may get her way after all, i cant wait to hear what is said at the family meeting, thanks tracy
personally i prefer longer chapters even if it means you update less often that way i remember the story better, i find short chapter are read in the blink of an eye and easier to forget, thanks
Author's Response:
Tracy
I agree 100% longer is better, but I wanted to make sure I was on the same page as everyone else.
Bella's story just like Rose's and Alice is sad. I just hope they can all put it behind them and be happy.
Date: 07 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 14: Revelations Before The Fire
hi i'm sorry you have a hard time of it lately my thoughts go out to you and your friend and cousin please dont feel you have to appologise we all realise you authors have lives as well, another great chapter, i had much the same questions as bella as well as others, so would love to see how that all plays out, i'm glad bella is giving it a try it might not work but on the other hand it might, love comes in all shapes and sizes, so who are we to judge, i love this story and cant wait to read about the family meeting, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Thanks Tracy!
I know it confusing and I personally am having a hard time figuring out why people live this way. But people do and they are truly happy, and I agree it isn't my place to jusge. That's why I try never to say anything overly negative about the subject. I believe that as long as they aren't hurting anyone why should we care.
Date: 19 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Fire's Blazing
another superb chapter, glad that all the punishment stuff got resolved, thge family meeting rosalie was trying to keep her temper in check, alice has had her say but maybe it the baby thing was such a big issue for all they should have brought it up before now over one year after she agreed to try for a baby, but at least rose (i hope) understands why alice refuses to try, she must do to say to herself about fighting for her family, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Tracy, thanks. Alice should of said something sooner, but I don't think she exspected it to take so long to feel ready. Kids aren't easy and I think when they first agreed she didn't realize exactly what it would mean. One year is not a lot of time when first settling into a marriage especially one as complicated as theirs. Denise
Date: 01 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Everything On The Table
great chapter love how the girls are working things out very positive moves for everybody, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Thank you tracy
Date: 01 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Risky Business
great chapter, i personally liked the office carrying on's still enjoying this story, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Me to. I think it was hot.
Date: 01 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 18: Girl Talk
great chapter, wow lots of rules to get used to, i wonder what ones bella will add to the list, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
I know maybe we should get her a cheat sheet.
Date: 31 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Girls Day
great chapter, they really seem to be getting things moving along, but still such a lot for bella to take on board, look forward to more and love this story, thanks tracy
After fifteen year-old Bella Swan and her older brother Emmett lose their parents in a tragic accident, Bella's life takes a horrific turn for the worse. Once Emmett discovers the secret she's been keeping, he moves them from Phoenix to Forks to live with their Godparents Carlisle and Esme Cullen, and their children, Edward and Alice.
Can a move to a new town help heal Bella, who has deemed herself ruined and unfixable? Can the love of a new family break through the scars of her past?
***WARNING: This story contains heartfail, adult themes, violence, abuse, sexual situations, and is not intended for readers under the age of 18.***
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, Lady Luciole's Favorites TwiMaf
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 76124 Read Count: 20345
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Secrets and Lies
i loving this site all my favourite stories keep popping up, i leave this note to any readers like me who skim reviews to get a idea if a story is being enjoyed or not, my advise is READ THIS STORY IT IS AN AMAZING TALE i wont give away any plot but you wont be dissapointed it is fabulously well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat,
to oleander i read this on twilighted, reviewed there, and loved it thanks
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Secrets and Lies
found this story after reading just a sip, and scary first chapter but you warned us thanks
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 2: What the Hell Happened to Bella?
oh leelan you tricking me with moving of the chapters around my cutting and pasting job is now trickier (only joking) i just wanted to up your review count
poor bella she was so close to death at least her fear of emmett leaving has been quashed i hope he dosent get bail and his trial is as a adult, i'm glad she has got fond memories of her parents and her childhood homeour review count
Author's Response:
I wanted to put the outtakes in the story where they belong, as they should have been in the original story. Sorry to mess things up for you. :)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 3: Hindsight is 20/20 - Our Place
the whole family pulled out all the stops to welcome them in to the fold, now bella can be safe surounded by people who love her and want to help her edward is a real rock for bella i hope emmett is going to be ok his guilt is huge and carlisle was trying to help i'm sure bella wont hold it against him, fantastic chapter
Author's Response:
Thanks. You don't mind if I don't leave big elaborate responses, do you? We've had a lot of these conversations on Twilighted. ;)
I do love you ever so much for bumping up my review count. :)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 4: Branded
oh my god!! what the hell has he done to her, let's hope the cullens can help her heal bella needs lots of tlc care, consideration and love, all i'm sure she will get
Author's Response:
Love is a good thing. :)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 5: Buried Memories Ain't No Walk in the Park
that was shocking and sad that poor girl i hope she's not traumatised for life with what james did to her that was brutal and cruel shamefully cruel, at least bella get a measure of peace with edward and that has to bode well for the future,
edward is a real rock for bella i hope emmett is going to be ok his guilt is huge and carlisle was trying to help i'm sure bella wont hold it against him ( sorry if this last bit was in the wrong chapter before)
Author's Response:
Edward=epic awesomeness. :)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 6: Whispers
rose has suffered the same trauma and spotted the signs that's so very sad, i hope her exam comes back clean she does not need any aditional trauma to deal with, and alice is seeing a bright future so lets hope
Author's Response:
Hope is the optimal word here. :)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 7: Doctor, Doctor, Give Me the News
edward is a pure tower of support especially for a younger person(this probally has a lot to do with his parents) they have declared their love for eachother i just hope it's not to soon for her she's spilling more of her secrets to him and having breakthroughs in therapy, this is all good, yes?
Author's Response:
Yes, it is all great! Edward is also a prime example that in the nature vs nurture debate, nurture wins.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 8: Gorecki
well i'm so glad her 16th birthday is better than the last one (but that wouldn't be hard ) school seems to be ok and life with edward is running along smooth such a beautiful surprise he planned for her, amongst all her trauma bella can still comfort her big bro emmet (who is now dating rose i think) bella is one tough cookie, fantastic chapter
Author's Response:
Nope, it wouldn't be hard to top the last birthday.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 9: Silence Isn't Always Golden
this chapter was so well written, so very emotional i could have cried for bella when she describes the rape but therapy does seem to be helping her and her mind set is much more positive, edward is so patient, but what of emmett he is going to pieces?
Author's Response:
Poor Emmett is struggling, isn't he. He needs to open up to someone.
Bella's story is a hard one, and the scarier thing is that she is fictional and there are so many girls out there with real horror stories. :(
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Frustrations and Prince Charming
ok emmet is in with victoria i hope it helps with his guilt and bella is a wizz with the paint good for her to find something she's good at and can value about herself that was a very emotional speach from edward at the end, does she begin to belive it more? another superb chapter
Author's Response:
I think poor Bella will always struggle with her self-image and her ability to be loved to some extent. After enduring such horrid abuse, it's almost to be expected. Sure, she gets stronger over time, but I think there'll always be something niggling at her in the back of her mind every now and then.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Adam
+another fab chapter sorry if i havent mentioned it before but i'm enjoying reading this it's well written and totally engaging story bella is getting more and more comfortable with her life and broke another barrier with edward and if naming things pandora and adam does it then so be it it's lovely how he has so much patience, i like the chat between bella and emmett at the end
Author's Response:
Thanks so much, Tracy. I really appreciate your kind words and I love that you're enjoying the story so much. (does this look familiar??)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 12: Everything's Coming Up Rosie
another fab chapter, just when things were ticking along nicely the bastard finds her let's hope something terrible and life threatning happens to him, and now no voice again
Author's Response:
It's never a good idea to be too complacent when there's a nut job looking for you. ;)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 13: I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watching Me/Evil
poor bella and edward they had a bit of a blip at the begining glad that was soon sorted as for james he is a total nutter, conflicted(he calls himself) he's not conlicted he's a bloody menace and needs locking up asap
Author's Response:
James is a frightening creature for sure.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 14: Death Becomes Her
james is in the house !!!!!! what this is a was a damn fine story, well done, bella is with edward and she feels good so let her have her moment
Author's Response:
They can't seem to catch a break, can they?
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Outtakes!
rose and emmett are good together, i like her immediate responses to his very hansome body and face, and she is a good support for him when he deals with bella
poor edward he was drowning and diddn't know what to do his family support is what will get him through at least he is sure of his love for bella and what about rose i like that she is a friendly & understanding girl (too often she is a bitch in ff) all in all im glad i stopped by the coffee shop yesterday, well done
dry humping thats a step in the right direction and they both got off on it there happy so lets hope they keep moving on i'm sure they will fantastic story a great read thanks
Author's Response:
You are so very welcome, and a HUGE thank you to you too for being such a great reader (and for boosting my reviews!)
...Immersion...
Suppose that vampires "imprint" based on smell and the connection is immediate and irresistible. What will happen when vampire Bella Swan meets her mate at Forks High?
Immersion: involvement in something that occupies all the time and energy available. AU...Canon Couples
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 46809 Read Count: 6473
Date: 12 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
cool chapter, it seems they thought of everything nice bedtime they got going on, thank tracy
Author's Response:
Ah...I'd like that bedtime too!!!
Wait...my hubby thinks we already have that...LOL
Kathie
Date: 11 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
oh great first chapter, love the idea that bella is a vamp not edward and that they connect through scent, i think i'm really going to enjoy reading this, i got this story after reading encore (leelan oleander rec it) from the southern fan fic review, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Ah, Tracygoodey1...your reviews have really made my day!
Oh! I do love Leelan! and ENCORE!
I was so tickled to be rec'd by SFF too!
Kathie
Date: 11 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
oh the scent is just too alluring for both of them, so what now? how will bella take to mating with a human although it seems alice knew all along and can see no problem with it, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
That really is the question...isn't it? How will Bella react?
Thanks, again, for reading!
Kathie
Date: 11 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
oh joy, a lovely happy story, no angst just two people.... well sort of!! falling in love and enjoying it how refreshing, great chapter, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Sometimes you just need HAPPY...LOL...and this story is the place for that...
Kathie
Date: 12 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
great chapter, it's so compelling this need to be touching, now it's time to meet the rest of the family, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Yep, time to meet the FAMILY...lol
kathie
Date: 12 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
great chapter, let's see what the plan is, cause i dont think they can cope with seperation, thank tracy
Author's Response:
Yes, they don't cope well with being APART...
Kathie
Date: 12 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 7: Epilogue
well i have to say i loved this, it was super fun and easy to read, a proper love story, love the flashback scenes depicting how they coped with the mating and what plans were in place, even though it was easy to read it was still full of depth and plot and lots of extra's to do with the vampire world, i look forward to reading the extra chapters thanks for a great story from tracy
Author's Response:
Oh, thank you, Tracy! Your reviews have been so lovely...
Kathie
Date: 12 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 8: Side Shot...Sandi, Debate Team Captain
cool chapter, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
LJ did a really good job, didn't she?
My RL BFF is Andrea...and she loved the story too...
Kathie
Date: 13 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 9: Side Shot...Lauren
funny chapter, what a sad pair of deluded girls i had to laugh at lauren's ramblings stupid girl, not even her own mother liked her very much, she is so far off the mark with her comments about edward, thanks tracy
Author's Response:
Thanks, Tracy! They really were nuts...and I think that Kris did a great job with them!
Kathie
Date: 13 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Side Shot...Alice
another funny chapter those girls deserved it and they were planning to do that to bella anyhow 'what goes around comes around' they would do well to remember that, and bella has made sworn ememies she does not care, enjoyed this and the other extras thanks tracy i'll leave this on alert in case you add more
Author's Response:
Thank you! Yuri really came through with this sideshot...I laughed, a LOT when I read it too...
Kathie
It's now six years later; Bella is graduating from Dartmouth, Edward is in Med School. How have their lives changed over the years and what's to come down the road?
AU-Human, rated NC-17 for mature language, mature subject matter, talk of abuse.SEQUEL TO BRANDED. Please read Branded before reading this story.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet
Chapters: 36 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 149939 Read Count: 18955
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Time
well leelan fancy seeing you here lol but i suspose that maskes sense as i found branded after reading just a sip, 1 review now we cant have that can we? i mean it's not like i have housework or asnything to do lol
ps did you get the email i sent via my daughters account on ff?
Author's Response:
I did get your e-mail. Thanks! :) And thanks for leaving me some love here. It was getting lonely.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 2: Reunited
super chapter, everybody seems to have gotten good lives, they are gettimg adopted officially by the cullens i liked her pro/con list, rose is pregnant and poor bella is feeling it that bastard is never far away in her memories no matter how much of a god edward is
Author's Response:
James is like herpes...he never goes away.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 3: Endings and Beginnings
oh wow, her life is shining at the moment they got engaged yipee and good for them both they deserve a good, safe and happy life, and love the lemon very sexy, love the last line call the enquirer i'm engaged to my brother so funny
Author's Response:
Had to break up the schmoopy moment with a joke. :)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 4: Separation Anxiety
oh fab chapter, love the flashback when it was there first time edward was so very patient, its no wonder she misses him so much, but they had a great family dinner together and the edward photo made me giggle
Author's Response:
Silliness is a good thing.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 5: Deja Vu
dear god attacked in the ruddy bathroom can anything else bad happen? just when she was all set hopefully she wont let it bring her down and create to much if any relapse and she does have superb family support, and yes i also love emmett i glad he got a few good punches/kicks in, but glad he was stopped before it went to far rose and bella do not need him in prison
Author's Response:
Bella can't seem to catch a break, can she?
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 6: Les Bonnes Nouvelles
i did have an idea she was pregnant but diddn't want to say in case you did not write it in but you did yipee!! their having a baby a miracle baby at that, and she was offered a fantastic job i love how they have some hot sexy lovin fall asleep and two hours later edward thinks of it awakes and runs down to the chemist fab chapter
Author's Response:
I had no idea until they did the pregnancy tests. I thought she was sick. It was a relief.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 7: Peanut Confirmation
i can understand why she is terrified with all her history and the belief that a baby would never be a part of her life but they saw it with their own eyes peanut cullen exists and with rose having a baby as well they can be preggers together fantastic chapter
Author's Response:
how about we start Team Peanut?
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 8: Big News
the talk to her baby was quite beautiful and every body knows next stop the wedding the chat between bella and alice was superb and so funny aug next year , two years away she asked hopefully, lets now see alices mad skills in operation she has three weeks to plan a wedding and i'm sure her and esme can do it as usual fab chapter
Author's Response:
Alice reacted better than I thought she would.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 9: Deep Thoughts
loved the bathroon scene that was too funny, way to go bella pregnancy made her feisty, what about edward and his memories thats not a good memory to recall but i totally understand his fear, it's the age old addage nurture v nature which one is dominant? in this edwards case i think nurture how could anybody who grew up with carlisle and esme be given love by them not be a good person
Author's Response:
I vote for Team Nurture. :)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Mile High
another fab chapter, aeroplane sexacapades that was too good, and no sadly not a member of the mile high club myself great chapter, i know some people are as grumpy as sin whilst pregnant i'm glad to say i was'nt one of them
Author's Response:
I would probably be a bitch on wheels if i were pregnant. ;)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Crazy
oh man that was so funny apparantly bella is having a baybay according to a drunk edward i was giggling (well untill emmett dropped him and split his head) the dinner was a blast (more giggling) emmett on stage singing oh the imagery that conjures up, with a big soppy ahhh moment at the end, great chapter
Author's Response:
That was a funner chapter...drunkward is fun and silly.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 12: Shower Me
another emotionaly charged chapter, tha begining bit was fun with the boys taking the mick out of carlisle for swearing, and then poor edward getting the shock he got to move on to the bit where he seeks comfort from his parents that was was especially heartwarming and at least all the skeletons are out of the closet and bella understands and can allay his fears, all the drama can only serve to make them stronger as a couple they need each other
Author's Response:
I loved writing the scene with Edward seeking solace from C&E. It created such a sweet mental picture.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 13: Wedding Day!
what a beautiful, beautiful wedding and the venue was so personal to them have to say it you made me cry lots from bellas chat to her baby to the talk with esme in the bathroom to alice speach to the lighting of the candles to both sets of vows and their declarations of love nice touch at the end by the way i'm not sure many couples could get away with that at their wedding but edward and bella they are special, superbly written chapter
Author's Response:
Thanks...I worried it would be too cheesy. ;)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 14: Bon Temps
i think it's a great honeymoon idea and perfect for them and they are making some new friends which is always good edward is already in perfect husband mode arranging her art supplies i believe they will have some good fun times
Author's Response:
I want Edward as a husband. I think I am ruined...no man will ever equal Edward. ;)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Bonfires and Beach Bums
fab chapter, fun times for all and very deserved fun times especially lemoney ones at the very end but the are on their honeymoon
Author's Response:
that's what honeymoons are for, right?
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Nightswimming
this honeymoon just gets better and better, nice job lovin it fantastic lemon at the end if i ever get a man i might try this water sex bella is raving about cause you make it sound bloody amazing
Author's Response:
mmm...water sex...
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Road Trip!
oh extra sweet but super cool to read about another faqntastic chapter, this story is amazing, emotional and angsty at times but beautiful and funny at other times, and of course lemoney which we all love
Author's Response:
Well, the LU don't like lemony, but we won't go there, will we? ;)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 18: Lazy Day Compromises
they are just having a cool time just kicking back and relaxing all the best elements of a great honeymoon(and great sex of course), i'm glad to hear your family holiday home survived the nasty storm and yes yahtzee who can resist a good board game (we got new moon board game for xmas)
ps is the pineapple thing real or did you make that up?
people not leaving reviews cant believe that lol
Author's Response:
The pineapple thing is, as i'm told, true, but my ex dumped me before we could test it out. Maybe that's why he left me...I was feeding him too much pineapple? ;)
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 19: The Thief
a bump in the perfect honeymoon road(but not for long i hope) that was a bit scary bellas nightmare and it's been a long time since she was sick with fright i'm getting worried about the old man called edward senior who on principle i wont call his father as he never earnt the title my own children are estranged from their father his choice but i refuse to grant him the title also he never murdered anybody but like edward snr he is unworthy of the title a great chapter it good that the family are supporting but we know with the cullens you get nothing less that total devotion all of the time
Author's Response:
Thanks, Tracy. Glad you liked it.
Date: 15 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 1: Time
i loving this site all my favourite stories keep popping up, i leave this note to any readers like me who skim reviews to get a idea if a story is being enjoyed or not, my advise is READ THIS STORY IT IS AN AMAZING TALE i wont give away any plot but you wont be dissapointed it is fabulously well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat,
to oleander i read this on twilighted, reviewed there, and loved it thanks
Author's Response:
Thanks, tracy. :)
Date: 20 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Lullabies and Triple Word Scores
hey there, another fab chapter, ok we ended a little early but they have had a super honeymoon and it gives them the perfect excuse to have another one in the future, more sexyness after dirty word scrabble (which i found quite amusing) the rerecording of bellas lullaby was a great touch and i thought bellas responses to edwards nightmares loving and caring which is exactly how they are with eachother and a good way for her to 'give back' as it were for all the care in the nightmares he's helped bella recover from, i'd like to see him dismiss his douchewad sperm doner refuse to let him in his life but not sure how effective that would be for closure maybe he would have to see him once to get answers?, excellent stuff
and of course i dont mind short responses, not at all like i say just wanted to up your review count and as you say we've had these chats on twilighted i wasn't looking to make work for you, bty i also love the university of edward mason cool story huh, take care and enjoy twi con in july you lucky, lucky lady (hope thats the right month) best wishes tracy
Author's Response:
Replying to reviews is never work. It's something I really enjoy doing...it makes me feel loved. :)
Yes, July 30th-Aug 2 is TwiCon. Our tickets for the Con are bought, as are our plane tickets and now our hotel room is reserved. $1000 later...gah...it had better be awesome!
Date: 20 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 21: Breakdown
those diaries are heartbreaking that poor woman, i can understand edwards reaction his anger at his mother and in a way i agree, but trouble is it's all to easy to say "just leave" but when your trapped in that cycle of abuse it is a horrendous task to try to escape in the beginning you believe you can change them or they will change then you move on to giving out too many chances as they persuade you to go back to the relationship because you want to believe in them and before you know it you cant even find the courage to leave anymore because the abuser has trapped you with threats of violence your confidence is rock bottom and your self worth is gone it's a nasty situation thats what elizabeths situation sounds like , edward may find that hard to understand being raised with love and respect, i'm glad edward decided not to have him in his life he dosen't need his presence, another fab chapter sad (yes i got my tisseus near by ) but so well written
Author's Response:
A lot of people don't see that, they don't understand that leaving isn't always the easiest/safest thing to do, which is fine because we all see the world in different ways.
The diaries were very hard to write. :(
Date: 20 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 22: Contact
i think edward response on the phone was brilliant letting him know from the outset he does not consider him his father and he has to let his feelings out some how and out of bella and his parents way seems a good way as any screaming to the heavens is liberating pushing out all that pent up anger and sadness but not necessarily something he wants his wife and parents to see, i like how carlisle calls him son as he usually does and it's fine for him, a lovely touch was the three of them sharing the bed drawing strength from each other, i'm so taken with this story cant wait for the next update
Author's Response:
Go Team Edward! Boo Team Sperm Donor!
Date: 20 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 23: The Sperm Donor
ok, well if there is a queue to join to kick sperm donors arse i want to join, i'm so cross i could spit, i'm an alcoholic and bipolar what a pile of croc as an excuse, even sat in that coffee shop he was not remorsefull at all in fact he was outright rude and unsympathetic and a total bastard he should have offered explinations if nothing else, it should not have mattered what edward said and then to attack him in the street not once but three times and then bella is attacked i must tell you my heart went up in my mouth for a minute and i was shouting peanut never mind bella, but as edward says he know now for sure what he is, no question, i'm worried edward felt watched at the airport, im also worried i'm attached and concerned about fictional people (should i be lol?) you write so well you cant help but get sucked in
Author's Response:
I'm secretly giddy that you're concerned about fictional people. Okay, it's not a secret anymore, but I'm still giddy, because that means that I've done something right with the characters, made them read enough that you care. :)
Date: 20 Feb 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Daddy Dearest
monster is too tame a name for him and i cant find one strong enough to call him, his recolection of his marriage is so far removed from reality it's unbelievable, mental illness comes to mind he believes it was all fine before the pregnancy, the pregnancy and edward just became something solid he could use as an excuse for his violence, the only things i'm grateful for is that he put edward in the cot and did not kill him also and let esme and carlisle adopt him (although i'm sure they could have argued it in court) his take on the coffee shop conversation was bizare he never gave the appology he claims he wanted to it's like he's so convinced esme has poisoned edward against him he dosent even bother to listen just gathers his words into strikes against edward and lets the demon inside him loose, edward parting words gave the monster(still thinking of a word) info about peanut should i be worried? i suspect this is not the last we've seen of him
Author's Response:
Dun dun duhhhh (spooky music...yeah, I'm not very musical). Ed Sr. is still on the prowl...and he's terribly unstable.