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Gothic: pertaining to a style of literature characterized by a gloomy setting, grotesque, mysterious, or violent events, and an atmosphere of degeneration and decay. This describes not only focus of the classes Dr. Isabella Swan teaches as a professor of Early Modern Literature, but it also her proclivity in her personal life as a connoisseur of horror films and 19th-century Gothic novels. She rationalizes that these things are her safe haven where she can immerse herself in the tortuous existence of the characters in these stories - as a way to escape from her own; choosing the safe haven of books with characters that will cause her no pain as opposed to people in real life who can. She is extremely intelligent and thought-provoking, often leaving you chuckling from her unusual and hilarious thought associations, but she is also constantly disparaging herself as awkward or not socially acceptable or what a “burden it must be for people to have to look at someone like me”. She is always expecting the worst from others and questioning every action and word for ulterior motives, but she endeavors to appear ‘normal’ and charming in front of her colleagues and students; trying to present herself as tolerable and carefully following all the rules of etiquette. What could have happened in her life to leave her so disturbed and damaged? What had she endured as a young girl to drive her to only find solace in books of Gothic literature?

For one thing, meet Edward Cullen, the bane of her existence. Back in high school he was the leader of the resident ‘brat pack’ who made it their sole purpose in life to bully, humiliate and torment Bella and her best friend, Alice, making their daily lives a living hell. Now he shows up ten years later at the bar where her department colleagues are having ‘happy hour’ and he has the audacity to approach and speak to her, and even has the nerve to ask her to help him solve the mysterious cold case murder of his ex-girlfriend, Tanya, that happened right after high school. And why ask Bella? Because willing or not, she was his only alibi that kept him from being tried for the murder himself, and the only one who knows without a doubt he did not do it. Now he’s intruding on her personal life once again, saying he’s a doctor, he’s changed, and he’s sorry. You have to give him credit for being a persistent fella who keeps asking her questions, eventually figuring out how to play by her rules - but still pushes her buttons to get her to talk. Then he listens in fascination as she goes on one of her crazy rants - even though most of the time he has no idea what she is talking about! Her passive-aggressive treatment of Edward, and the changing dynamics and dialogue between these two is like watching a championship tennis match.

Author-self-insert will definitely keep you on your toes with her brilliant and articulate word play, the intense, intriguingly complex plot and the absolutely unique voice she has given Bella. You will be torn between cracking up over Bella's inner dialogue and feeling heartbroken for her damaged sense of self-worth and complete distrust of everyone. You will discover that Gothic is so much more than a murder mystery, even though that part will have you continually racking your brain to come up with your own theories as to ‘whodunit’ and keep you riveted on the edge of your seat. It is also an intellectually challenging and emotionally provoking study of the struggle of two flawed individuals to deal not only with the demons of their pasts, but with increasingly disturbing events that start happening in the present; while at the same time forging the basic foundation of a budding relationship with each other - seemingly against the all the odds. Can they figure it all out? Do you think you can figure it out? Are you up for the challenge? Don’t miss out on this gem, it's perfect for Friday the 13th ;-)!

Gothic contains 23 chapters and a total of 116,449 words. The story is rated M for language and content.

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Edward is a NYC barman of a nightclub called "BE" and has a peculiar ability to read minds along with his sister, who can see snippets of a person's future. But unlike Alice, Edward views his ability more as a form of cancer, because he constantly finds himself lost in the middle of loud thoughts that he never wanted to be let into in the first place. Due to the siblings' unnatural capabilities, there are several people out in the world who want to grasp their hands on them, curious to have them captivated and undergo a series of tests. BE serves as the perfect hideout for Edward, Alice and her boyfriend Jasper - who is aware of their abilities and loyal towards them both - where they can all forget the harsh realities of life and, as the title suggests, just be. But once again unlike Alice, Edward is a shell of a man who has built a hard exterior wall around him so that no one can hurt him again; his past and his present was enough to torture him. So when a certain brunette walks into his club with extremely nervous, yet sexual thoughts for him, he is more than surprised to find himself attracted towards her too...

When Bella first meets Edward, or "Sugarlips" as the back of his shirt says, she is more than bewildered that he seems to be answering most of her questions she never spoke out loud. Her first thoughts are to ravish the beautiful man, whose current nickname only diverted her attention to his lips and thoughts about kissing him. On the contrary, Edward seems to find this woman's thoughts so much more vivid and louder than any other human before and finds it hard to control himself from having her. He realizes that she too, came with some baggage and was a beautiful woman lost in the image of what society wanted her to be. And as much as he wants to start something with her to bring her out of her shell, he can't help but to avoid her because of his own secrets and insecurities. Will Edward be able to reveal his identity to her without putting her in danger? 

This is great fanfiction with the perfect mixture of sexual tension, humor, and angst! FoxxyJ manages to create an impeccable sense of attraction between Edward and Bella, and you will find yourself screaming 'Get it on already!' to our two lovers. But the angst goes hand in hand with the thick tension, because ultimately, Edward and Bella are complicated in their own respective lives. Edward makes us realize that mind-reading can not always be 'cool' in any sense whatsoever, and his personal story will break your heart. This fanfiction has a wonderful plot that will keep you on your toes as to what will happen next, and I promise you will not be disappointed! There will be some humorous moments in the story as well, particularly in the titles of shirts that the characters wear in the bar, which are ironically also the titles of FoxxyJ's chapters. Go ahead and give this one a try, or it will definitely be disappointed that you missed it!

Stolen Secrets and Shattered Dreams consists of 24 chapters and a total of 172,164 words. The story is rated M for language, angst, and sexy times.

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This amazing story by Anton M is set up as insanely hilarious entries to a seventeen year old Bella’s diary where her main ongoing concern is her appearance. She considers herself to be ‘ugly’-because apparently that was ingrained into her at an early age by bullies as well as her mother - as she constantly, although humorously, describes and berates her appearance throughout the story. You will sometimes hear her comparing herself to ‘fortunate’ girls, and it goes without saying that she considers herself unfortunate. She is, however, snarky, sarcastic, and witty and thus projects an outward confidence in the unique way she dresses, her love of drama class among other things, and her outrageous interactions with her big brother, Emmett. 

Her junior year, Edward moves to town and starts school with them. Of course being handsome and athletic, he has instant admirers and is a shoe-in with the ‘it’ crowd. When he sits down at Bella’s lab table in science, she assures him it is pretty much social suicide to talk to her. After listening to some of her crazy ranting, he says, “You are...something else.” She pretty much assures Edward that she'd rather be the latter "else" and that she is not a person to be considered at if he was looking for "normal". But she gets caught off guard when Edward responds to her comment by saying that he is simply in need of a friend, not normalcy. After they accidentally get locked inside the school auditorium overnight after a drama practice, their friendship truly begins and the fast-paced give and take of their banter will knock your socks off as you witness the beginning of the epic journey of their relationship.

I was immediately hooked and found this to be a refreshingly unique story filled with consistent humor from Bella's thoughts and actions. But it becomes increasingly heart-wrenching as we realize it is mostly a coping mechanism for deep-seated insecurities and a hidden pain regarding Bella's past. What happened back in middle school that led her to be what she is now? What further obstacles will she have to overcome? The fanfiction not only addresses the against-the-odds journey of one remarkable young woman to search, create and develop her own identity - above and beyond what she perceives as her appearance; but she also finds her voice to address social injustices and encourages others to stand up as well, which makes the story all the more realistic in its overall plot. Right next to her in this journey is an equally remarkable young man that we watch evolve from friend, to a best friend and then more. DoaUG has left a lasting impact on me. Absolutely magnificent! 

Diary of An Ugly Girl has 26 chapters with 289,228 words. It is rated M for language and sexual situations. 

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Edward is a formidable, ruthless prosecutor in the courtroom, possibly the best ADA in the District Attorney’s office. He is driven to seek justice by a devastating childhood that involved poverty, neglect and witnessing the premature death of his mother. His merciless approach to litigation has earned him the name Counsel by those he works with, and bastard or worse by the criminals he prosecutes. Of course women are naturally drawn to him, not only because of his dominating well-publicized persona in the courtroom, but also because he is extremely good looking. Edward however, has little time, patience or interest in a relationship with these superficial and pretentious women. The obstacles he has had to overcome to get him to where he is in this point in his life have left him uncaring behind his thick, protective, professional shell, but you will come to find out there is so much more to this seemingly arrogant man. 

Within a few hours time, his axis is thrown off kilter by a series of events. His so-called live-in girlfriend has had enough of his inattentive ways and packs up and leaves, but he can’t find it in himself to care. He also finds out via the news that his former best friend, now Senator Jasper Whitlock, has been alleged with using a high dollar escort service and maybe more. Then, some woman rear ends his new Mercedes at a stop light because she said she was reaching for her phone, she has the audacity to smart off at him as he is chastising her, and to top it all off, he finds out later she gave him a bogus insurance number and a fictitious name of ‘B. Cygnet’. All he can discern from her graceful movements as she exits her car and the way she is dressed is that she must be a dancer. Of course you can probably figure out that was Bella. She is pretty much an enigma for the first part of the story, but as her character and story are slowly revealed, we find that despite circumstances that forced her to compromise her integrity, there is a lot more to her than first meets the eye. Just hang in there with her before you send the jury out to judge her! 

Counsel is brilliantly written by Write Sisters as an intense keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat action thriller both in and out of the courtroom, with coordinated efforts between the DA’s office and the Boston PD to find evidence and round up suspects in a number of high profile criminal cases. The multiple fragments of the plot are expertly interwoven and gradually revealed with stunning precision and clarity. Can they find enough convincing evidence and missing key witnesses to convince to jury in each case? Will anything ever change the repulsion and animosity between the counsel and Bella: a key witness for the prosecution and alleged escort? A couple of the pairings are non-canon and heads up if you are an American reader: although the setting for this story is in Boston, MA, USA, the author is Aussie and often uses the old English spellings and terms. This was overall a magnificent story and I could not put it down. It also has a companion fic, Cygnet, which tells Bella’s story. 

Counsel has 56 chapters with a total of 330,532 words. It is rated MA for themes, language and sexual situations. 

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Ever since his brother Alex and his wife had a baby, Edward has been noticing Bella start to act differently. They were together since college, and with a ring safely secured in the back of his pocket, Edward was ready to make their dreams come true. But her lack of response regarding anything these past couple of days was making it hard for Edward to pop the question. Far from actually, because Bella was acting - to put it bluntly - like a self-righteous bitch who kept pushing him away over and over again. There was no doubt to Edward that something was majorly wrong with Bella but no matter how much he pushed, she would distract him and avoided conversation. Her cold nature was burning Edward in the most cruelest of ways. Bella, on the other hand is also burning away internally for the one thing that she couldn't give Edward, the one thing that defines him. She labels herself as a "fraud" and even "incapable", making herself seem to be such a horrible person - one that does not deserve the love of Edward. So she does something that no one should ever do: she leaves. The heartbreak from both is a little too much to bear and they both go a quest to find out what the reality is. What was the reason behind Bella closing herself off? Will Bella finally open her eyes wide enough to see that she needs Edward just as much as he needs her before it is too late?

I have read many of Livie79's stories and, from personal preference as well as experience, am very familiar of the angst she uses in most of her writing. That being said, this is a heavy piece of angst that will tug your heart and form tears in your eyes. The story is a HEA but throughout the eleven chapters of the story, there is some serious subject matter going on; this one is not for you if you aren't a fan of angst. Despite the deep angst, the story was a quick, and amazing read. The characters are very well developed and with the alternating point of views, the reader will be able to catch on with both sides of the story. I will admit, there were times I wanted to punch Bella in the face and go hug Edward to make it all better, but Livie has incorporated realism very well into the story. You have to understand that though you might favor Edward, Bella is going through some very serious matter and as his lover, her mind is bound to think about what is best for him under the given circumstances. But I think it is all worth it in the end when the two talk things out - finally - and are able to understand each other. Ultimately, it's their undying love for one another that brings them back together. Definitely give this a read with a tissue box in hand (you could always read a fluffy story after this one ;-) ) but don't hesitate on this one!

Watch Me Burn consists of 11 chapters and a total of 56,617 words. The story is rated MA for foul language, heavy angst and serious subject matter.

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When her long-term boyfriend Jacob leaves her without any phone-calls or texts to build his career in music, Bella is left alone in their apartment. And though she thinks that what they had between each other was love, she knows that she was merely a fling and that Jake never took their relationship seriously. Heartbroken and confused, she is forced to drag herself out of her depressive shell by her best friend Alice, who has got herself an audition in LA and wants Bella to come along with her for a week to take a break. As Bella talks about her plans for LA on the phone while ending her shift at the bar she works at, she notices someone eyeing her from the corner of her eye. Just when her conversation with Alice ends, she is shocked when he approaches her and begans flirting with her with extremely cheesy pick-up lines. Although Bella is far from noticing another guy for a relationship, she can't help but notice how heart-droppingly beautiful the man looked - with his piercing green eyes, shocking bronze hair and that smile... 

It is even more of a shock when he admits that he had overheard her conversation with Alice and that coincidentally enough, he too was on his way to LA the very next day. He claims that fate had brought the two together and Bella, even though she knows he isn't lying, can't help but nickname him Stalker for his tendencies to end up wherever she is. Before she knows it, she is on the plane sandwiched between Alice and Stalker (another huge coincidence!) on her way to LA, determined to forget her sad life for the next few days. And forget she does - Edward and Bella get super close to each other and go out on several dates, getting to know one another. She finds out that he too has overgone a heart-break and that he has a four year old daughter, Bree, with a mild case of autism. And he manages to unveil the broken side of Bella, pissed at Jacob for leaving a beauty such as her. Even after their week in LA is up, the two continue to meet back home, shocked that they actually live near each other. But what happens when Jacob suddenly returns? Will Bella be able to tell him that she has moved on or will Jacob find another way to lure her back? Furthermore, will the consequences of one fateful night change her plans for her future?

Two Makes Three is definitely a MUST read story that should be read by many! TailoredDreams has created a fantastic, yet realistic plot-line that will have you hooked from the very first chapter. Edward's sweet and patient nature combined with his hot looks can cause anyone to melt on the spot ;-). You will find every possible emotion pulled out of you in this fic and the best part is that you never want the story to come to an end - although it is a very warming to see our favorite couple get their HEA. Bree, who is Edward's daughter when we start the story, is a complete sweetheart that you can't help but fall in love with and her connection with Bella and Edward only make all three of them seem even more perfect. I don't think I can emphasize enough how much I really loved this story so go click on the link below and get started! It's the perfect mix that will last you for a few days; so be sure to take the opportunity!

Two Makes Three consists of 44 chapters and a total of 397,853 words. The story is rated M for language and sexual activities. Don't forget to follow up on it's sequel Two Makes Five which is a WIP!

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After going through a severe heart-break, Bella decides to move out permanently to a little, dilapidated house in the middle of nowhere in a small town named Forks. The seclusion from the outside world is exactly what she needs right about now, not wanting to deal with anyone. Call her crazy, but she was content with the early down payment she gave Alice—the overly zealous landlord—even though the house was in major need of several repairs. But Alice seems to have figured it all out for her, presenting her husband Jasper and brother Edward to come in the following day to fix everything up over the course of the week. While Jasper is a nice and comforting fellow to meet, Edward is just the opposite. With a thick beard upon him and the wildest of bronze hair upon his head, he smelled all soap and sawdust from a slab of freshly cut lumber. All manly and sickly hot despite his mysterious, brooding self. His inability to be friendly around anyone shocks Bella, discovering that he too has gone through something terrible in his past. 

Despite their inner conflicts, the two can't help but connect eyes every time they are near each other. It's like there is an invisible magnetic pull that cannot keep them apart. The intense energy is something neither of them can ignore, and before they realize it, something very sensual begins between the two. The raw passion is there, the spark is there, and the sex is much more than just mind-blowing. But why won't he show any emotions towards her? Why would he turn away every time she went up on her toes to kiss him or even caress his face? What happened to this handsome, yet broken man that she just can't seem to grasp?Drowned by their pasts, both Bella and Edward definitely know how to comfort each other physically, but will they—especially Edward—be able to realize that deep inside their heart, love is blooming?

Bear Creek Road is one of my favorite fics out there and I think it deserves a read by everyone who loves a classic Twilight tale. What I absolutely loved about this story is that both our main characters are more than rough-edged because of their life experiences, but they still come together and create such an amazing chemistry. Jonesn's writing style was full-proof of any grammatical mistakes and the creative flow made the story all the more sensuous. Grab on to your undies, dear readers because this one has some seriously hawt lemons that will leave you perspiring—no kidding! Your heart will love and cry in this fanfiction and when the two finally find their HEA at the end of the story, you will find yourself wanting to go back and re-read the entire thing all over again. I would definitely list this as a MUST read, so go get yourself some sexy beard-ward!

Bear Creek Road consists of 22 chapters and a total of 81,312 words. The story is rated M for language, and hot lemons.

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Two years ago, Bella Swan hadn’t taken her parents’ death well. Now, she has fled from that awful place full of memories and lives on the streets with nowhere to go. Homeless Bella has no one to turn to and facing her past friends, or rather one friend Rosalie, is not an option. So she turns to prostitution on the streets in order to make some money that will allow her to continue 'living' her life. She pushes down her inner turmoil and goes through torturous days, suffering in silence. She blatantly calls herself a whore—one that went through the wrath of men in order to make somewhat of a survival, and one that was definitely incapable of being loved. Or so she thought. When she first bumps into—literally—Dr. Edward Cullen on the road, spilling coffee all over him. She sees him as an arrogant man who so rudely puts her off as a smelly beggar. Destiny makes them meet again, this time in a small cafe. When Edward catches the oh-so-accurate portrait that Bella had simply doodled on a napkin, he decides to make her an offer she finds hard to refuse...

Before we know it, Bella finds herself in the middle of Edward's apartment in order to complete a painting that he asked her to make. For her, the offer couldn't be more amazing—she would have a roof over her head, an actual bed to sleep on, a soft blanket, delicious and copious amounts of food, and—most importantly—security from that ugly world she faces each day. She refuses to think of how long her luxuries will last, especially with Edward's attitude regarding her "occupation". The desperation of making money claws within her, and she’s known nothing but the cruelty of the life she’s been living. For her to accept the good is not so simple, and definitely not realistic. How will Edward and his family be able to convince her that she can be protected? Will she be able to trust Edward and his family or break their trust in return? And most of all, will Edward's love and support be enough for her to break through from her shelled life?

Make or Break Me is a phenomenal story that tugged at my heart! Cruiz107's recent completion of the story has made it go viral, and the popularity of this fic is endless—much deserved! Reading a homeless-ella story is definitely not easy, especially when she goes on to describe her daily encounters with men across the street. But, as readers, we have to understand that she is in a frame of mind where she has absolutely no one. No one that cares for her and no one that she can turn to regarding anything. What she does is surely not by choice, but purely for survival and her pain is something we can connect to through Cruiz's words. What I love about this story is that the plot as well as the characters are very realistic, something the makes the fic all the more wonderful to connect to. Apart from Edward and Bella, the roles of our side characters—Emmett, Rose, Alice, and Jasper—are also very strong. I won't lie, this fic can be difficult to get through, but I promise that it has a HEA and that it so worth the read! Don't miss out this must read story!

Make or Break Me consists of 35 chapters and a total of 171,970 words. This fanfiction is rated MA for mention of violent sexual content and language.

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Bella Swan - nicknamed Bella Swine - has been an outcast in her Florida high school ever since her mother's downfall. She has been bullied and ridiculed by most students - until Edward Masen begins attending the school, that is. Though neither of them are social butterflies and both have had difficult pasts, they manage to form a friendship. As time goes on, Bella begins to feel more than just platonic feelings towards Edward yet remains quiet, unaware that Edward's feelings towards her are changing as well. One day, when one of her junky classmates attempts to rape Bella, the two of them find themselves pushed in a corner and panic. Murder - even in self defense - isn't something that is taken lightly by the law enforcement. So they run away... Together.

Edward Masen is used to refining his defense mechanism every time he meets someone new. Whether it's his foster family or total strangers, no one comes closer than he wants them to - until he meets the one person, who makes him feel again. He feels an unexplainable pull towards Bella Swan as well as a need to protect her - especially after she stabs a classmate in self-defense. Taking her under his wing, they go state to state, stealing cars and selling his late uncle's drugs to survive. As their emotional relationship blossoms so does their physical relationship. They refuse to let anything - or anyone - get in the way of their love. Even when they're forced to part...

Badlands is one of the few fanfictions I've read within the last months that allows the reader to go back in time, and once again experience high school. One cannot help but think just how traumatic those years can be for a teenager. I had waited to read Badlands until it was complete and even once it was, I pushed off reading it, too afraid of the emotional topics it deals with. Now however, I regret not having read it sooner. It was a slow burn, as it takes time for Edward and Bella to meet and form a relationship, but it's well worth the read. Badlands is a beautifully written story, mostly told from Bella's point of view, with the exception of two chapters told from Edward's.

Badlands consists of 24 chapters and 97,301 words. It's rated MA for adult situations, drug content, language, and sex.

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Bella Swan is sent to live in Forks with the Cullen family after both her parents died in an accident. She and their only son, Edward, hit it off right away; however, their relationship is far from being the typical boy-meets-girl romance. Their relationship starts off as purely sexual and slowly develops into something deeper. They start sharing each other's secrets - secrets that neither of them wants out in the open. Yet one day, after being put under pressure by his abusive father, Edward shares Bella's darkest moments with him, ruining his relationship with the brown-eyed woman in the progress. Hurt and ashamed, Bella decides to leave Forks immediately - taking something of Edward's with her...

Leaving the man she loves behind is one of the hardest things Bella has ever done, especially since she is pregnant. But as she sees no other way, she moves away from Washington state, accompanied by her friend's uncle, Jasper. For four years, Bella doesn't hear a word from Edward and, apart from one letter she sent just after their son's birth, she herself never tries to get in contact with him. However, one day, she receives an email from her former love and the two start rekindling their relationship. Edward moves to Sterling, Alaska - Bella's new home - and begins to learn what it means to be a father.

Close Your Eyes is not the first CaraNo fanfiction I've read yet this drama, angst, and romance-filled story is not only absolutely heartbreaking but one of the best fanfics she's ever come up with. Close Your Eyes has little to no grammatical errors and is beautifully written. It's a slow burn and definitely an emotional roller coaster; in fact, I'll advise you not to read the story without having a box of tissues by your side. It is so easy to get lost in the fanfic as you go through the same pain and happiness Edward and Bella feel. I couldn't put it down. It's such a captivating story that is written from both characters' points of view and that draws you in to the point where it's hard to put it down until the end. You should definitely check it out!

Close Your Eyes consists of 29 chapters and 137,122 words. It is rated MA for physical and emotional abuse, drug use, sexual content, and language.

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A strong blizzard is on the way when Bella Swan hurriedly packs all her bags, loads them into her car, and flees from her life with Jacob Black. Though her relationship with the young man started out as amazingly romantic, with Jacob pulling off his charms and sweeping Bella off her feet, it took a turn for the worse in no time. When Bella’s career as a writer began to blossom, Jake started showing his darker side, physically abusing her. After weeks of being beaten, Bella finally has enough and leaves. She sets out on the snowy London roads and is on her way to the cottage her grandmother left her when she died. On her way, however, she passes what looks like a young boy, loitering on the frozen streets. Despite her inner warnings, Bella stops her car and allows the guy to hop in. She discovers that the boy is actually a handsome man, who, despite his young age he has been homeless for a long time now due to his tragic past. With the blizzard on the way, Bella decides on a whim to take the man - or Edward as he introduces himself - to the cottage with her…

Over the next few days (Bella asks Edward to stay until the snowstorm subsides), the two of them discover a lot about each other. Though Bella is almost ten years older than Edward, they realize that they have a lot in common, especially in terms of heartbreak. Moreover, Edward is very mature for his age, something that makes the young woman fall for him in no time. The feeling is mutual and so, soon the two form a life and love together that neither of them expected to find. And when, with the help of their neighbors Alice and Jasper, Edward and Bella manage to find successful jobs, things seem to be more than great. The ex-homeless man begins working as a sous chef at a five-star restaurant while Bella is able to start writing a novel while also spending lots of time at Alice’s bookstore. But what happens when their pasts catch up to them and reality becomes too hard? Will their love be strong enough to concur all?

Where Roads Converge is an amazing story that had me hooked from the very first chapter! Fluffyliz is a really commendable writer and has created a mind-blowing story that is to die for! The idea of an Edward who is so much younger than Bella may initially seem odd, but as you read on and discover just how grown up he is and how much he’s been through in his nineteen years, you realize that he is much more, if not an equal to Bella in terms of maturity. That being said, the story is rated MA for the shocking pasts that both Edward and Bella have gone through. Edward’s story especially brought tears to my eyes, something that rarely happens to me - and that alone probably says how much of a fantastic story this is. A fanfic that is entirely set in today’s London, which FluffyLiz manages to portray in a very realistic manner. I’m sure, you will fall in love with broken Chefward as well as with Bella, whom you cannot help but feel sorry for because of her abusive past. As a reader you’ll find yourself encouraging the two in listening to what their hearts tell them and commit to a strong relationship. Add the EXTREMELY intense lemons to that and you have a MUST READ! This fic has it ALL and you will regret it deeply if you don’t read it!!!

Where Roads Converge consists of 25 chapters and 125,139 words. The story is rated MA for sexual references, language, and mature content.

 
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Bella Swan always wanted to be a dancer on Broadway, yet a horrible relationship and the scars she has taken away from it prevented her from doing so. So instead of becoming a famous dancer, Bella decides that, one day, she will open her own studio; sharing her passion with young students. Until then, however, she earns a living as awaitress at the Breaking Dawn Lounge, the club owned by her close friends Jacob and Rosalie. In addition to making sure that the guests get their ordered drinks, Bella's tasks also include to dance on stage from time to time. Yet instead of taking her clothes off, the beautiful young woman and her equally attractive colleagues entertain the predominantly male visitors with burlesque-like shows and intimate dances. Whenever Bella doesn't have to work, she makes sure to keep in shape by training regularly at the Twilight dance studio. The latter has just been saved from ruin by a very generous new investor: Edward Cullen, CEO of SpyTech and an incredibly sexy hunk of a guy. And even though Bella feels drawn to the handsome gentleman in a suit, she desperately tries to stay away from him...

Edward, however, is determined to pursue the gorgeous dancer, whom he cannot get out of his head. Watching her perform was unlike anything he's ever experienced and now he wants to get to know Bella better. He immediately develops a fierce protectiveness with regards to the girl and guesses that she must have gone through a lot in the past. He is never too far from where she is: if Bella's dance partner Mike gets too close for Edward's liking, he storms into the studio and tells him off. If Bella forgets to turn of the alarm of the top notch security system he has installed in her apartment, he reminds her via text message. Though the elusive CEO is a huge mystery to Bella yet his attentiveness to her needs and his honest concern for her safety touch her heart - especially now that her abusive ex-boyfriend tries to get back in touch with her. Not to mention the fact that Edward is hot as hell and that she fantasizes about him every night. So inevitably, the two get closer and soon cannot ignore the sexual tension that constantly surrounds them anymore. As both of them are unwilling to get emotionally attached they make a business arrangment to be "aquaintances with benefits", purely providing the other with sex. Yet too soon Edward and Bella realize that they cannot fight the feelings they are developing for one another...

In this story, Edward is a bit of an enigma, to put it mildly. Though it is clear from the beginning that he has no bad intentions when it comes to Bella and only wants her to be safe, you can't help but become a bit suspicious of him. There are a lot of strings he pulls behind Bella's back and while they will eventually help saving her life, keeping it a secret from the woman he's enchanted with is a huge mistake. The fact that the fanfic is completely written from Bella's POV adds to the mystery that Edward presents. The reader only knows as much as Bella does and, just like her, constantly wonders what the mesmerizing Mr. Cullen has to hide. Furthermore, Bella is a very broken character in this story. Due to her past, she is afraid of any kind of romantic committment and is later even willing to sell her body to save Edward from harm. Fortunately, she has friends who keep her sane and prevent her from making mistakes. The story contains some lemons which are very nice to read as they are tastefully written. Both Edward and Bella are insatiable, even if her past and some later events will put a short damper on that in the middle of the story; a story that is very entertaining and will keep you thoroughly entertained!

Investing in Love consists of 67 chapters and 129,903 words. The story is rated M for lemons, foul language, and some angst.

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Bella Swan is not like any of the other girls in town. Unhappy with her life, she has completely given up on herself; something that is mostly due to her more than traumatic past. Her father's constant negligence and abusive behavior, have caused Bella to consider herself to be a boring and, more importantly, useless person who no one would want anything to do with. Because of her low self esteem and the bad childhood she had to endure, Bella has also developed an eating disorder before the age of ten. When she was young, she used to be able to swallow down at least some food, but now all she can do is pretend to eat small bites before immediately excusing herself and throw up the little food she managed to get down. Even though Bella does not care about being pretty, she knows that her disorder is something that sets her back from all the other girls in town. That said, Bella is unable to control herself and runs to the bathroom whenever she's eaten...

Edward Cullen is just as broken as Bella, if not more. With his horrid past constantly at the back of his mind, Edward's only way to cope is to cook. In fact, he has become so good over the years that he aspires to become a professional chef. Through cooking, Edward is able to focus on a single task and forget the terrible events his life has consisted of so far. All he wants to do is escape his demons and be normal, just for a few moments. When Bella walks into High School as the new girl in town, he can't help but feel attracted to the thin, yet beautiful brunette. But with his past always surrounding him, he refuses to get to know her too much in fear of losing her. Edward's sister Alice though, is able to instantly connect with Bella and her ability to read tarot cards only adds to her intuition that the two of them - Edward and Bella - are meant for each other. But how long will it be before the two of them have to spill their dark secrets to each other? And how will they be able to fix each other up, especially when Bella can't eat and only thing Edward is good at is cooking?

camoozle has written is beautiful story and I highly recommend this to all you Twilight fanfic readers out there! This fanfiction evoked many emotions within me when I was reading it and my heart went out to both the characters and their tragic pasts. The story definitely contains two broken people who are extremely upset with their lives and themselves. Yet despite all the angst, I think that the depth that the characters Edward and Bella were given by the author deserves an applause. It is because of their complicated personalities that readers will feel drawn to the story from the very first word. Furthermore, the story fluctuates between both Edward's and Bella's perspectives, so it is easy to follow through what is going on between each of their lives. I will say that the story is not an easy read, it will arise a lot emotions within you, but that only increases your love for the story. You will not be disappointed in camoozle's writing style as well since there are close to no grammatical errors and the flow of the events that occur are very understandable. Her very vivid descriptions of the delicious dishes Edward makes are absolutely mouthwatering! This fanfiction has received a lot of popularity, but I think there are quite a number of people who still havn't read it and I hope this rec serves as a shout out for you all to go ahead and begin reading the story now! I promise you won't be disappointed - in fact, you will find yourself ranking this story in your top ten lists of great stories! A MUST read!!!

A Constant in the Darkness consists of 36 chapters and a total of 351,739 words. The story is rated M for language, overall content, and lemons.

 

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Thirty-year old Bella Swan is living a mundane life far away from her hometown in Forks. Together with Leo, her fuzzball of a cat, she lives in her grandmother's vacation house; unable to deal with her horrible past. Every week, her neighbor Mrs Cope is kind enough to drive her to the nearest Walmart so Bella can buy whatever she needs - and that is, in fact, all she sees of the real world. Bella is fully prepared to continue going on with her 'life' until her self-imposed repentance is finally over - that is, if she ever manages to overcome her guilt. Completely shutting herself from the world also means that she has to only live off of the money that she has saved. Although she runs a blog that relates to her degree, it's non-paying and definitely not something can live off of. And just when she expects it the least, a simple knock on her door changes shakes Bella's world irrevocably. Because right on her doorstep stands a bronze-haired man, dressed in a prisoner suit, with handcuffs on, and a gun in his hand. The cherry on top? He seems to have a gun-shot wound on his side...

Going both against and with her instincts, she allows the prisoner - Edward Cullen - to enter her house and use it as a hideout to escape the searching eyes of the police. Edward explains to Bella that he was falsely convicted of murder and that he refuses to go to jail for a crime he did not commit. And though Bella should more than doubt this beautiful stranger, she somehow finds herself believing every word he says. Maybe also because her cat Leo, who usually hides from people he doesn't know, appears to find Edward's company comforting and as a vet, Bella knows not to doubt an animal's instincts. So with that knowledge in mind, she allows Edward to stay overnight or until the cops go back to Seattle to continue their search there. But fate has other plans for the two of them as Edward gets a severe fever from his gun-shot wound and ends up being nursed by Bella. During the few days that Bella takes care of him, she can't help but feel things she has never felt before. Edward teaches her what love means, and that there is a whole world outside of her door just waiting to be explored. He tries to help her move on from her guilt and when the time comes for him to leave, will she be able to let him to? To top it off, it seems as though she has another secret to live it; but will it cause Edward to come closer or get farther away from her?

Reason For Living is an amazing story that will make your heart melt! The best thing about it is that it's very well thought out with regards to the plot. Furthermore, the author has created in-depth characters: two people who have gone through some terrible and traumatic events in their respective lives yet still manage to teach each other to live again. I promise that you will fall in love with insatiable Tattward, insightful Writerella, and adorable Leo! In this regard, let me ask all of you right now to have faith in the author and her story. Things might seem like a huge puzzle in the beginning, but all the mysteries will definitely be revealed overtime! I can't praise this fanfiction enough, and unfortunately talking more about its plot will take away too much, but what I can do is encourage you all to go on and jump on this story immediately! Hats off to Robzbeanie for this wonderful piece of fiction! Oh, and did I mention that this fanfiction will have you drooling over its mind-blowing lemons? Let's admit it, unstoppable Edward is something we would die for! This story is a MUST read and is definitely one that should not be missed in any case. So what are you waiting for ;) ?

Reason For Living consists of 42 chapters and a total of 159,962 words. The story is rated M for language and insatiable lemons with Edward.

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Bella Swan knows what she wants and she is willing to do everything in her power to get it. Together with her friend Esme, she has established her own advertising company and the two have worked long and hard to make a name for themselves. Now, years later, Swan & Platte is one of the most successful agencies in the advertisment and PR sector of Seattle and only the best of the best manage to get a job there. Edward Cullen is one of the best and after an extensive talk with Esme, he starts his work as the new advertising and marketing manager at S&P. His position entails that he works closely with his boss, Ms. Swan, and though Edward sees no problems in doing that, he doesn't know that his employer is more than feisty...

Because Bella is deeply troubled by her past and unwilling to let anyone except for her girlfriends get too close to her. She is mesmerized by Edward but just as rude and commanding to him as she is to all of her employees. Soon, Edward has it completely with his new boss and already begins to question his decision to start working at S&P. When he runs into Bella and her friends at a bar, the two get into an impressive verbal exchange that makes it clear to both of them how much they despise each other. Yet deep down, they also know that they can't help but feel a certain attraction and Edward learns soon that there is more to Bella Swan than being a cold-hearted b**ch. So when he and Bella have to go on a one-week business trip to Chicago, he is determined to find out more about her. Needless to say, the following seven days get more than interesting...

Here's to Strategy is a rare gem. Why? Because there are hardly any stories out there in which the roles are reversed and it is not Edward who is the arrogant CEO but Bella. It is definitely a scenario that takes some getting used to - especially because Bella considers and treats Edward like her inferior - but LauraLoo7 manages to pull it off convincingly and with a nice twist to it. In her story, Bella is absolutely broken and doesn't trust easily. Her past, and the fact that being a successful woman in a male-dominated corporate world is not an easy thing to do, have made her cold-hearted and suspicious of everyone who wants to get too close. Edward on the other hand is absolutely sweet and willing to break Bella's hard shell once he catches a glimpse of the real her. That said, despite the fact that he is her (sweet) employee, he is never portrayed as weak or whiny - the opposite actually, he doesn't like it at all how Bella treats him and tells her so on more than one occasion. Bella, however, makes it difficult for Edward to find out more about the person beneath the business suit - someone he would really like to know. A bumpy road is ahead of them both but the HEA that LauraLoo7 has written for them makes up for all the angst this story contains. This is a must-read, guys, go check it out!

Here's to Strategy consists of 33 chapters and 152,135 words. The story is rated M for lemons, profanities, and some mild angst.

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Edward Cullen is a hard-working doctor, who has his life planned out right from very beginning. Well, his working life at least. At his thirty years of age, he’s still single and not exactly the dating type of guy, which is why his best friend Garrett decides to take him out on his birthday. Knowing his best friend, Edward prepares for the worst, and his fears are confirmed when they pull up right outside a strip club. Edward reluctantly goes inside the club, hoping to somehow just get the night over with and determined to try to forget it ever happened the next morning. But what he finds inside will be something, or rather, someone, who will change his life forever...

You Came Around is a story told in alternating points of view. You get to hear from Edward first - how boring his life is outside of work and how he only reluctantly goes to the strip club - and then we get to meet Bella Swan, a young girl struggling to make ends meet and finding herself in the most degrading job just so she can eat. What neither of them expected was to find exactly what they have been craving for inside that dark club. It takes a bit of time, but in the end, neither of them is able to fight the pull they feel for each other.

This is a sort of knight-in-shining-stethoscope kind of Edward and damsel-in-distress kind of Bella, but we liked how Edward helps Bella without having any expectations and absolutely no pressure. Their age difference causes a bit of an obstacle for Edward in the beginning, but eventually he realizes that age is just a number and if anyone has issues with it, then they aren’t worth keeping in his life. We enjoyed hearing from both perspectives, even though they are a bit repetitive sometimes, and the story in general paints a clear picture on who Edward and Bella are as persons. We find out about Bella’s awful past and Edward’s reason for not dating. The pace is good, though the relationship might move a bit too fast. Then again, when you know, you know, and Edward certainly knows what he wants. Go check out awish0921’s story and get ready to be swept off your feet by this sweet Docward.

You Came Around consists of 35 chapters and 113,382 words. The story is rated M for profanities and description of sexual activities.

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 "Come straight home and don't make eye contact with anyone. Don't talk to anyone except a teacher asks you a question directly."

Bella Swan's life is miserable - and that might even be the biggest understatement ever. From a normal bystander's point of view, all seems to be fine with the Swan family; but what actually happens behind closed doors is far from good. After their mother goes through a miscarriage of what was to be a baby boy, Bella's parents changed completely, personality-wise. Gone are the devoting and loving parents and they are replaced by two brutal adults, who seek nothing but power and absolute control over their two remaining daughters Bella and Alice. Alice, being the elder sister, instead of protecting both herself and her baby sister, turned to Bella to be beaten and blamed her for things that she didn't do. This, in turn, brings her parents attention back to Bella and from then on, she becomes the daily victim of cruel abuse. As she is not willing to confide in anyone about her horrible life, she is left alone in her suffering and pain...

So Bella continues to endure her miserable life in silence until, on the first day of school, she meets Edward Cullen in her biology class. As her lab partner and secret-admirer, Edward is more than aware of her injuries and wounds (not instantaneously, but as they start somewhat of a friendship between themselves). So when he feels like the right time arrives, he approaches Bella and carefully asks her about her scars. But Bella is adamant on keeping her secrets to herself, forcing Edward to figure things out on his own. And figure it out, he does. But that only motivates him from caring for Bella even more so than before. Despite all the strict rules and regulations she has to live by, Bella too can't help but get closer to the young man. Before she knows it, she has fallen for Edward deeply and and it doesn't take long before she finds out that he loves her just as much. Moreover, Edward is willing to help her through her difficulties and stand by her no matter what. But before either of them could devise a plan to escape, Charlie and Renee find out about Bella's love affair. If they were brutal before, than they are ruthless now. Will Edward be able to save Bella or can they only find peace in death?

I don't have to say it again - the fact alone that this is the fourth story by Livie79 that I review on MSB shows that she is a great author and that each and every one of her fanfictions is great. And yes, Que Sera, Sera (or "what will be, will be" translated into English) is no exception to that. This story has an amazing plot and portrays a realistic, yet horrible, example of parental abuse. That the story is labeled 'horror' is definitely justified, even if it doesn't contain any vampires and werewolves. To go through such a torturous life is equivalent to having no life at all, and to live and suffer in silence is the worst possible horror for the victim. And Livie is able to explain and describe all that extremely well; so well in fact that I must warn you: this story is MA, meaning that it is definitely nothing for the weak-hearted. It contains graphic descriptions of violence, characters die, and blood flows. But have faith everyone, I promise that this fanfic does have a HEA - albeit a unique one; at the end of the fanfic you will be happy for the couple. Thirteen horrifying yet attention-grabbing chapters (you can guess why the number 13) that will have you biting your nails and keep you at the edge of your seats!

Que Sera, Sera consists of 13 chapters and 45,174 words. The story is rated MA for abuse, language, and sexual content.

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For twelve years Bella and Alice have been best friends. They've shared secrets and clothes, had slumber parties and made promises. Until one night trust is broken in the worst way and a once unbreakable friendship shatters. Now Bella has to face not only a painful betrayal, but deep heartbreak. Followed by the realization that someone she thought she could count on is now a complete stranger.

Forced to deal with all of this on her own, Bella finds strength in the most unlikely of places. Edward Cullen, a boy she's always known as the crush of her ex-best friend but soon begins to see in an entirely different light. And Edward? Well, he's been waiting for a chance like this and he's not going to let it go to waste.

The POV goes back and forth between Bella and Edward--HOWEVER--this fic is written in the 2nd person perspective. Sounds weird, but the author manages to make it work. I really enjoyed this fic, but then again... it's Thimbles.  'Nuff said. The fic is 4 really long chapters they feel more like you're on an incredible journey through Edward and Bella's lives. Seriously, this fic is written in such a way that you feel what the character feels, you identify with the character in a more intimate way and I base that solely on the fact that Thimbles is a hell of a writer. I've never been a big Alice fan, so this fic was on par with me. If you are a big Alice fan, heed this warning: she's a real piece of work in this. Edward is so super awesome and supportive of Bella, it makes you swoon. I love how Bella gets to know the real him and finds that everything she thought she knew about him (or anyone!) is completely off. They're relationship is sweet, deep, and sizzling. 

You and Me consists of 4 chapters and 30,711 words. This fic is rated MA for lemons and language.

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Edward Cullen had everything in his life: he grew up in a rich and loving family and was on the best way of becoming a doctor at the University of Maryland. But a tragic event strikes him so hard that he drifts to a dark place, abandons his family, and withdraws to himself completely. The once lively and loving Edward slowly turns into a broody and angry young man. Yet still, luck seems to somehow be on his side as he miraculously manages to receive an amazing scholarship from the University of Washington; offering him to start a second career as a football player. Considering that he is in dire need of money and a new persective in life, Edward accepts the Dean's offer, but also needs to accept some conditions. As the Dean is well aware of Edward's escapades in the past he is only willing to welcome him to UW if he either stays in his dorm room all the time, thoroughly watched by surveillance cameras, or goes to live in an apartment with four other young people, one of whom will keep an eye on him. Needless to say, Edward chooses option number 2 and finally becomes the newest member of the Huskies Football Team...

What he doesn't expect is that his four new roommates will change his life irrevocably. First of all, Edward shares the apartment with three women - Alice, Rosalie, and Bella - and one guy - Emmett. The latter is supposed to keep Edward in check all the time and informs him rather harshly that he'd better stay the hell away from his girlfriend Rose. Moreover, Emmett also wants him to stay clear of Alice's and Bella's way all the time and, for now, that doesn't sound like too big of a challenge for Edward. At least until he meets Bella. Though the two don't start off on good terms when they meet, the still realize quickly that they suffer from similar traumatic pasts. Edward falls hard for her but is patient enough to let her set the pace of the relationship. They both decide to continue whatever is happening between them in secret for a while, at least until Emmett gets a lot more comfortable around Edward. But of course, their plan doesn't work and Emmett finds out way too suddenly for their liking. What will happen then? And will Bella's and Edward's pasts eventually break them apart?

I can't believe I did not find this story earlier! In the vast Twilight fandom, it seems as though Learn You Inside Out was hidden somewhere and I had to dig hard and deep to find it. But now that I did, I strongly encourage everyone to read it! This story has is all: whether you are looking for angst, a sexy Sportward, who aspires to become a doctor (gah! I need a fan!), lovely lemons, comfort, fluff, or even some college drama - I don't think there is anything this story lacks! wolfpgirl has also created great character personalities apart from the awesome plot-line. She manages to include a peppy Alice as a dance leader for the Huskies and the girlfriend of Edward's best friend Jasper; a bold and car-loving Rose and her lover, the overprotective bear, Emmett; as well as our lovely Edward and a dancing Bella all into one! Furthermore, you will never miss out on both Edward's and Bella's thinking since the story alternates between their respective points of view. The story will clench your heart in ways you have probably never experienced before and leave you hooked until the very last word, leaving you sighing happily at the end. Experience a superb written fanfiction that I'm sure you'll enjoy more than the best rollercoaster you have ever sat in - no kidding! So WORTH THE READ!!!

Learn You Inside Out consists of 31 chapters and 163,199 words. The story is rated M for foul language, mature discussions, and lemons.

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Bella Swan's life is nothing short of monotonous, to put it mildly. Emotionally and physically scarred after her mother died in a tragic accident, Bella decides to escape the state of Mississippi where she had lived all her life. She runs away from everything that could have been her future, burying her friends, her college scholarship, and all her happy memories six feet under the ground - next to her mom. She arrives in Forks, Washington where her father Charlie lives and starts working at the local diner there. But life in Washington is not a lot easier than life in Mississippi: Bella has to work double shifts, live in a greasy apartment right above the restaurant with her stoic and somewhat-retired-police-officer father, and the constant cold and rain weather was right the opposite of what she was used to in her former home. When Charlie starts drinking out of grief for his late wife, Bella finds herself in a situation more unbearable than the one she escaped from.

So when Charlie forgets Bella's 19th birthday, she decides to drive to Port Angeles and have some quiet fun at a bar. What she didn't expect was the to stumble upon a barkeeper (who plays guitar AND sings!) with the most beautiful, velvety voice she had ever heard. Because of the weird pull she feels towards the sexy bartender with the disheveled bronze hair, Bella finds herself visiting the bar several times a week. She soon becomes friends with the our hot Edward as well as with Alice, Carlisle, and Jasper. Yet, the man she can't get out of her head doesn't seem to be what he appears to be. Bella hears rumors that Edward is not a safe person to be around with, yet despite distancing herself from him, she confronts the young man at his home. And what he tells her both surprises and overwhelms her and Bella notices that even after everything she had just heard, she was still head over heels in love with him. But what happens when she can't reciprocate and tell Edward her life story?

If you don't go right now and start reading this story, you will be missing out on the world Addicakes has created. Olympic Rain and Novocain will put you on a roller-coaster of emotions and your heart will desperately try to reach out in the hopes of being able to comfort both Edward and Bella. Yes, there might be many fanfics out there that are similar in terms of what the two have experienced in their past and the amount of angst, but trust me, this story still manages to surprise you. Not to mention immense amount of sexual tension going on between the two from the very first time they see each other; my goodness it will leave you panting! Furthermore, the Olympic Rain and Novocain is written in a very realistic manner and delivers an important message to all readers out there: running away from the hardships in your life is not the answer. In order to be able to continue living life to the fullest you have to face your fears. Edward and Bella both learn this moral throughout the story, and it is heart-warming to see the depth within their relationship growing and growing.This story will leave you awake at nights until you finally come to it's sweet end and leave you perspiring with its hot sexual content between the couple. A fanfiction completely overlooked and will not disappoint a single bit! So what are you waiting for? Click on the link and get started! 

Olympic Rain and Novocain consists of 30 chapters and 81,468 words. Warning, the story is rated MA for adult topics, angst, language, and sexual activities. So do not read unless you are 18 or absolutely sure you can handle it!

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