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Edward Cullen, college quarterback extraordinaire in Sideline Collision, was the NFL overall first draft pick and is now starting quarterback for the New York Giants in Getting Blitzed! Coming off of two national championships, two MVPs, and two Heisman wins with the Florida State Seminoles, he might come off as a bit cocky in nature. Actually, that may be putting it too mildly. His arrogance knows no bounds and he thinks his new NFL coach and teammates will bow down and worship the ground he walks on for gracing them with his presence; but he definitely gets a big, bruising reality check! Playing with the big boys is a whole other level of competition than what he knew in college football, and even “Edward F’ing Cullen” has to pay his dues and prove his worth. His teammates not only hit hard on the field, but punk him after practice time and again, because he’s the rookie. Then he has to drag his aching body home alone to his penthouse because his sexy girlfriend Bella, aka “Reed Girl”, is still back in Tallahassee finishing up her degree. Things seem to be completely haywire in his life...

Edward met Bella a couple years back at a Florida State football game as he was running out of the tunnel with the team to take the field and collided with some band geek that was coming off the field. The story picks up after their relationship in Sideline Collision and now Edward must endure months before she can join him in New Jersey after her graduation. Sure there are phone calls, Skype chats, and a few weekend visits for games to share with each other, but is that enough to keep everything good in their relationship? Unfortunately for Edward and his cockiness, being the best has always come so easy to him that now he is having a hard time adapting to the multiple changes around him, with only his very possessive and temperamental kitten - Rainbow - to console him. How will he survive the separation from his beloved other half and accept the discipline it now takes to be a pro quarterback; even accepting defeat? 

Getting Blitzed, of course, is the hilarious, outrageous sequel to Sideline Collision by Nolebucgrl. This woman knows football plays, calls and stats like no other, and it is absolutely amazing how she can make you feel like you are experiencing everything as if you are right there in Edward’s head. It is equally impressive how she portrays his undoubtedly masculine voice with his unfiltered thoughts, words and actions, as he fumbles his way through all manner of shenanigans, freak-outs and ups and downs; learning many of life’s lessons whether he is ready or not. The focus is currently on Edward’s journey, but of course Bella is a constant presence, either in person or by contact. When she is there in person, Edward is insatiable - so prepare for some toe-curling, sizzling lemons! The previous gang of crazy friends and family also pop in from time to time in addition to a whole new cast of wacky characters livening up the new location to round things out. Never a dull moment, people! If you need a good pick-me-up story and a reason to smile, don't miss the escapades of Cockyback and Reed Girl! So much fun! Updates every Sunday!

Getting Blitzed consists of 23 chapters and a total of 104,838 words so far. The story is rated M for language and sexy times!

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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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When sassy nerd meets confident player, sparks will fly. The question is, will these sparks make things more interesting, or simply leave them both burnt and hurting? At Mason University, anything is possible. Bella Swan, still recovering from a turbulent past, refuses to become the local playboy’s latest plaything. Edward Cullen, with demons of his own, doesn’t understand why he can’t get the snarky brunette out of his mind. Thus, ensues a game of cat and mouse that leaves both doubting everything they knew. Can an attraction as great as there’s really be denied?

Unsure of herself to the point where it impedes her ability to live and trust normally, Bella knows that the last thing she needs, is someone as unpredictable as Edward Cullen in her life. She just can’t understand why his antics and his crooked grin have her coming back. Bella desperately wants to know why she misses their interactions when she’s not with him. She wishes he would tell her why he spends so much of his time chasing her when all she sees herself as, is flawed. Will the charming player be able to win her trust? Or will he just be the last straw on her path to self-destruction?

How To Tame A Player has me completely hooked. I can’t recommend this story enough. The interactions between Edward and Bella aren’t just interesting, they’re endearing. Bella knows just how to handle herself against ‘the big, bad player’ and Edward just seems to want to spend time with her and her sarcasm. Though their personalities are miles apart, something about the two of them together just seems to fit. They both have troubled pasts, adding a perfect amount of angst to sink your teeth into. The writing is superb, the dialogue excellent, and the plot intriguing. On top of that, it has consistent updates on Wednesdays and Saturdays. All in all, this is a story that definitely deserves to be read and reviewed. I really can’t describe properly just how much this story makes my Wednesdays and Saturdays. A DEFINITE MUST-READ!

So far, How To Tame A Player consists of 26 chapters and 60,447 words. It is rated M for language and (future) sexy times.

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After having served him a cup of coffee, Bella Swan developed a serious crush on hockey star Edward Cullen. Watching him enter the coffee joint and taking his order (a stale coffee) quickly became the highlight of her day. So when he doesn't show up for four long days in a row, Bella believes he might have simply chosen another place to give him his dosis of coffeine. The fact that she might have thought he had taken an interest in her as well, only plays a minor role in her disappointent (or so she thinks). Because, if she thinks about it rationally, her feelings for Edward weren't that strong after all. So is completely taken off guard when the young man suddenly sneaks up on her and before she knows it the two of them have a date. From now on, their lives will be full of playoffs, awkward flirting, and flighty mothers. And what happens when Edward's ex, Victoria, suddenly appears from out of nowhere? Prepare for a whole "lotta lovin"!

Prettykittyartist has written a great story; in fact, it is one of the few stories out there that realistically captures a girl's emotions. We see how Bella struggles to maintain a relationship with her best friend, her flighty mother, and her devoted boyfriend. Although the structure of sentences and dialogues in the fanfiction seem slightly T rated, the story as a whole depicts a great, realistic plot which will keep you hooked with a light heart. Join Bella as she overcomes the trouble of maintaining an intense relationship which involves Edward to travel a lot, the constant nagging of her mother, and the heartfelt, motherly figure played by Bella's boss, Rosalie. Even though Bella tends to be slightly over-dramatic in the story, the author has written other characters, especially Edward, to balance out her emotions and comfort her at most times. This drama filled romantic comedy will surely have you laugh, cry, and die with all the love stuffed into it. Furthermore, the lemons included in the story will have you sigh contently at the couple's love for one another. Romance, humor, and dramatic conflicts; what more can you ask for from a great story such as this? A story that is definitely underrated and should be given a try!

So far, Slapshot consists of 22 chapters and a total of 64,901 words. The story is rated M for sexual activities and some violent scenes.

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Ever since her father Charles Swan had been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, Bella's life has changed irrevocably. As her mother left the family a couple of years earlier, the 20-year-old is left alone with the emotionally draining task of caring for her father. Additionally, her meagre income hardly covers the most important expenses and the debt is getting larger and larger. So when Bella receives an email from one Edward Cullen, who offers her to pay her dues, she is more than shocked...

She contacts the man and agrees to have dinner with him. And though she feels highly attracted to her mysterious savior, she cannot help thinking that his offer might come with a catch. So after Edward tells Bella a little bit about his background and the reason why Cullen Enterprise was founded (his mother Esme died of breast cancer and his uncle began working on a foundation which would help patients and their families in similiar situations) he explains in detail what he is about to offer: to pay all debts without getting anything in return. Well, almost, because the 28-year-old has a second proposal to make. One that has nothing to do with the first but would solve all of Bella's financial troubles...

"'So, yes,' he began, sounding just a tad defensive, 'I want to pay you to live with me, spend time with me, and have sex with me. I'd be willing to pay you a considerable salary...I'll purchase health insurance for you, and your days will be your own. You can go to school if you like, look for a job, whatever you want. I just want someone to come home to.'"

Amethyst Jackson is a very well-known Twific author and has written dozens of widely successful stories. Most of them, however, feature vampires, werewolves, and hybrids. In fact, The Cullen Enterprise is only the second AH multi-chaptered story Amethyst has ever written. But what a story it is! Edward is an abosolute charming young man, whose proposal to have Bella live with him comes as a complete surprise. Really, totally unexpected! And even though he makes this unconventional offer, Edward is far from being a man whore. Instead, he really only looks for company and wants to see those captivating brown eyes of Bella's every night before falling asleep. Except for one short chapter, the whole story is written from Bella's POV. That makes the plot even more exciting as the reader has no idea what Edward thinks or what his motives might be. Put this fanfiction on story alert, folks, you won't regret it!

So far, The Cullen Enterprise consists of 25 chapters and 48,680 words. The story is rated M for lemons and profanities.

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It all started with a poker game among friends and ends with Edward gaining a lot more than he anticipated. After having rid fellow player James of his beloved, yet old truck, Edward says good-night to the rest of his buddies and goes outside to inspect hit latest conquest. Nothing, however, prepared him for what he would find in the car's trunk: a young girl, barely alive, and apparently horribly abused. The young man immediately calls his uncle Carlisle, who happens to be a skilled doctor. Together, the two men bring the young and frightened girl inside Edward's house and examine her closer.

After they come to the conclusion that the girl is in a bad yet stable condition, Edward makes sure she is bathed, dressed in fresh clothes and put to bed. From this moment on, he tends to every one of Wisp's (Edward's name for Bella) needs and while doing so, gets closer and closer to the person hidden beneath all the pain and fear. He is also determined to find whoever is responsible for her wounds, both physical and psychological, and accompanied by his brother Emmett, an officer in the Forks police force, he begins his search...

Words cannot describe the love I have for this story. Its beautiful but oh so tragic. Wisp had to experience some horrific things yet surprisingly managed to remain the smart, sane, and cute girl she was born as. While one minute one could die from Wisp's adorableness, the next minute one comes close to crying one's eyes out when learning about her tragic past. The reader wants to rescue both Wisp and Edward from the darkness and danger that is the world outside, because, let me make one thing clear, this fanfiction is not an easy undertaking! When I say it is heavy, I mean really heavy! Although they are not described explicitely, acts of child abuse and rape are mentioned and discussed in this story. There might be some of you who don't like to read angst (I'm one of them, actually) but please trust me when I say that you might still like this story if you only give it a chance - it really is highly recommendable. It is beautifully written, sweet at times and immensely sad at others. In a nutshell, Wisp is one thing: laden with emotions.

Wisp consists of 63 chapters and a total of 325,303 words. The story is rated MA for angst, and violence. Please only read the fanfiction if you're 18 years or older!

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Edward Cullen knows how he wants to earn his money: by making music. Against the will of his father Carlisle, Edward starts working on his career by playing gigs here and there and writing songs. The latter is extremely difficult, however, as the 22-year-old's neighbor likes to watch TV - loudly. As banging on said neighbor's door and screaming like a mad man don't reduce the volume Edward is forced to listen to news reports all day long. Needless to say, he doesn't achieve much on the song writing front...

But thanks to his cousin, Edward might at least finally be given the chance to make some kind of a name for himself. He is allowed to play two of his own songs in Emmett's bar - but unfortunately, the moment he enters the stage he cannot remember a single word of the lyrics and no sound manages to escape his lips. Among the dozens of customers who dismissively shake their heads while laughing, Edward a beautiful brown haired girl, smiling at him. Fascinated, he approaches her after the disastrous gig but doesn't get much of a response. It is her pixie-like friend Alice, who not only tells him that the name of his mystery girl is Bella but also that he will have a hard time talking to her. Because Bella is deaf...

HelloElla's story The Lyricist is beautifully written. She portrays Bella and her disability in a very sweet way. Although she and Edward cannot have a "real" conversation they manage to express so much more with looks and music. Their talks are funny and meaningful and reading about Edward's infatuation with Bella is heart-breaking - but in a good way. ; ) This story is love at its purest form, make sure you read it!

So far, The Lyricist consists of 6 chapters and a total of 23,380 words. The story is rated M for foul language and possible adult content.

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When American exchange student Bella Swan is running and crawling through English mud and dirt while the rain and wind blow right in her face, she probably wonders why on earth she is torturing herself like that. She would, however, find an immediate answer - one hot, oustandingly manly, and slightly cocky soldier.

Edward, Jasper, and Edward are soldiers of the British Army and offer weekly workout sessions for interested college students. When Rose sees broad shouldered Emmett, she can't help herself and drags unsuspecting Bella and her surprisingly enthusiastic friend Alice outside, where they are welcomed with sit-ups, push-ups, and running. Soon, the three girls fall head over heals for their trainers and there is just one thing that can burst their little bubbles: the fact that Bella and Rose will have to go back to the U.S. at the end of the semester.

Mud, Sweat, and Beers is funny, funny, funny! The characters are witty and charming while also being sexy and, yes, a little bit lewd ; ). They all know what they want and their optimism and willingness to try new things make this story very entertaining! You won't be disappointed!

Mud, Sweat, and Beers currently consists of 30 chapters and a total of 127,047 words. The story is rated M.

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If you're an avid reader of fanfiction you probably noticed that there is a certain pattern in the Bella/Edward stories out there. Despite some variations and/or slight changes, the basic idea always remains the same: when Bella and Edward meet there are sparks, there is a connection, an electric energy flowing around them. They both think about the other as the most beautiful person in the world and know that they cannot escape their feelings - no matter how hard they try.

Well, Source of Serendipity is different. When Edward meets Dr. Isabella Swan for the first time he hates her with a passion. No word about big brown eyes that you can get lost in or creamy skin that looks as soft as feathers. He hates everything about her and in the beginning even refuses to stay in the same room with her. The reasons for these extreme reactions are slowly reveiled - chapter by chapter. And Bella? She sees an arrogant billionaire who thinks the world is waiting at his feet. No bronze-haired adonis. No well-defined jaw. Instead, you have two people who are far from having fuzzy feelings for each other and can hardly communicate without starting a fight. How can that be good story?

Well it is. Source of Serendipity is immensely realistic - it takes a lot of time for the two to somehow talk to each other. Yet even though the reader is not flooded with hugs, kisses, lemons, and sweet moments and progress is slow the story is extremely gripping. You wanna know when they will get together. You wanna know how they get together. Seeing these two finding in each other what they though they would never get is heart-breaking, beautiful, sad, and funny. The story is definitely worth reading!

Source of Serendipity consists of 31 chapters and a total of 231,778 words. The story is rated T and thus suitable for teens over 13 years of age.

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(Please know that the author hasn't updated her story since April of last year!)