Goodnight, Noises Everywhere

Goodnight, Noises Everywhere by Feisty Y. Beden
Bella is the only survivor of a virus which has killed off the human race. Is there anyone-anything-still alive on this dying planet? Entry for the Twilight 25 Challenge. Post-apocalyptic good times. Bella/Edward




Brilliant, haunting, disturbing and deliciously addictive.

This is possibly the most unique story I have ever read, ever. Just as the summary says, Bella is the only human living after a virus decimates the human race. She lives off of canned goods, very little water, and roams her neighborhood entertaining herself by counting, singing, and talking to herself. There aren't any animals or wildlife or any living thing left. Her life is dark, sad, and desperately lonely until she discovers a new statue at a park - an Edward statue.

Edward chose not to eat when the humans were infected and thus is still living, though like a statue in his weakened state. He and Bella develop a friendship of sorts and enjoy each other's company. The author brilliantly takes canon and tweaks it. Yes, this is canon AU. This is the same Bella and Edward from Twilight, only Edward left the first day he met Bella and, um, the human race was wiped out. I know! It's so brilliant. Gah!

Edward and Bella are desperate for each other in every way imaginable and give in to their desires, though the depression of Edward's state (his need for blood to move more than an inch) complicates things. In true canon fashion, Bella is very giving in every way imaginable against her better interest, or maybe not depending on how you view it.

This tale is engaging from start to finish. It grips you and never lets go. And the ending . . . hold on to your butts, people. Seriously. Now go read!

Team Jacob Safe because, uh, he's human and all humans are dead. Sorry.

The Blessing and the Curse

The Blessing and the Curse by The Black Arrow
By pretending she is falling for Edward, Bella is fulfilling Esme's dying wish. But sexy, possessive Edward can read her mind. Will she ever get into his? Can Bella forget the pain of her teenage years, and can she resist his relentless seduction? AH.



I read this fic awhile ago, and I wasn't sure how I felt about it for a long time. Part of me loved it because it was so original and well written, and another part of me hated it because Edward is so unbelievably flawed to the point where he is quite abusive to many people in his life. It was really hard to read because of the way he is with Bella, but he truly loves her to the point of punishing himself for it. It's so hard to explain. Months after reading this story I still couldn't get it out of my head. I realized then that not only is the fic brilliant, but it also haunts the reader. Images of Edward grabbing at Bella's wrist and jerking her around swirl though my mind. It's so unhealthy and disturbing, and I love it.

The Black Arrow took some pieces from canon and created a masterpiece. The underlying tension between Edward and Bella stems from the fact that he can read her mind. Though frustraing for him, he can only do so when touching her skin, thus all the grabbing. It's so terribly sad because Bella seems to love it and hate it. Their relationship is tumultuous at best, but it is intense and passionate and unlike any other I've read.

Bella is visiting the Cullens' home at Esme's (her mother for all intents and purposes since her father is the most neglectful guy on the planet) request. Esme is on her deathbed, and the family comes to pay it's last respects. In an attempt to win Bella and placate his mother, Edward convinces Bella to pretend that they are finally together. Esme knows of Edward's unhealthy, possessive love for Bella but knows that they should be together. Will they ever get there?

This review does not do this story justice. I'm not sure any review would. Just go read the damn thing.

Team Jacob safe. Team Mike Newton . . . not so much. Poor guy.

Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Proclamation by Kharizzmatik
http://kharizzmatik-ep.blogspot.com/
Edward grew up in a life of money, power, & respect. Isabella was born into slavery-has never known another way. Their worlds collide & neither will ever be the same again. Will he give her freedom? Can he bear to ever let her go? AU-H OOC *Set in 2005*



Oh boy. What can I even say about this fic? Okay if this doesn't make you read it I don't know what will...

I was reading this story two days before I went in to labor. When I would wake up early mornings around 4ish I would read while the baby kicked me before falling back asleep. When I went into labor, during the first few hours all I could think of, while not having contractions, was this story and when I'd be able to continue reading it. Yeah, it's that good!

Edward is to die for, Bella is to die for, Emmett is my favorite Emmett, and Carlisle is the scariest yet most endearing frightening mofo I've ever read.

Team Jacob? Not so much.

The author makes some really hard choices in this story and surprises the reader. Things are not all rosy. And I love that. It is funny, it is sad, it is dark, it is suspenseful and amazing. This might be the most perfect drama fic I've ever read.

There are a few chapters in particular that stand out to me. One, in which Bella is a three years old and in slavery, dirty without shoes. Yeah, I bawled like a woman about to have a baby over that one. And another wherein Edward and Bella make love to say goodbye. Amazing sex scene. If I had nominated in the Golden Lemon Awards I would have nominated that chapter. It's an EPIC love story. EPIC I tell you!

Go read it! Read it now!

And to get you excited...a preview...

In Pursuit of Normalcy

In Pursuit of Normalcy by KariAnn
http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=3545
Summary: Nessie Cullen is living on the island of Oahu, where she escaped to avoid the unpleasant truths surrounding her very existence. What happens when Jacob Black makes an abrupt reappearance in her life? *Indie Award Winner * Bellie Award Nominee*


This story is amazing. Like, buy it at Barnes and Noble amazing. I should really put it on my favorites list.

Book I
Nessie becomes upset when she hears the circumstances of her birth and how initially Jacob wanted to kill her. Now, in love with Jacob, she wonders if he would want her at all if he hadn't imprinted. this first book is her journey regrading that matter. It is interlaced with her and Jacob's history.

Book II
Once that issue is resolved, another is created. Felix, of the Volturi falls for Nessie and comes up with a plan to impregnate her creating an ultimate vampire with the ability to blend in. Due to his interest in her, Nessie and Jake find themselves caught in the eye of the storm.

This story will make you laugh, cry, get frustrated, and fall in love with Jake all over again. Nessie is well written and the story is beyond complicated and so brilliant. Read it!

Team Edward safe.

This is one of my favorite passages in fanfiction. I laugh every time I read it.
Excerpt from Chapter 20 Union regarding baby names...

At night, Jacob and I would stay up late, talking for hours in the same cramped room he’d lived in most of his life.  His warm, protective arms enveloping me and the growing child in my belly, we’d discuss baby names, never agreeing on anything.  “Noah for a boy and Jaden for a girl,” I’d said decisively one evening, two months after I’d been back.   I was lying cocooned in his arms, wearing one of his over-sized t-shirts as I flipped through one of the baby name books that Alice had slipped in my suitcase.

“Noah?” he’d said with a playful frown, the sound of his husky voice vibrating through my body as I lay molded into his side.  “Jaden?  You’re joking, right?” Reaching for the glass of water on the rickety nightstand, he brought it to his lips, taking several large gulps.

“What’s wrong with Jaden?” I’d replied with a laugh, swatting him with the book.  “I’m sorry – am I not being creative enough?  Maybe we should employ my mom’s baby-naming tactics.  If it’s a boy, we’ll name him after both our fathers.  We’ll call him Billward.”

Jacob choked on the water at that suggestion.

Later...

“So have you decided on a name for your bundle of joy?” my grandpa asked, effectively changing the subject as he indicated the slight swell of my stomach beneath my wedding dress.

“Noah for a boy,” I replied at the exact moment that Jacob said, “Trinity for a girl.”

“Ugh, Noah?” Jacob asked, looking incredulous.  “I thought we agreed that was out.”

“Trinity?” I countered, my eyebrows shooting to my hairline.  “Trinity?  I’m sorry, but when did we discuss naming our child after The Matrix?”

“Um… how ‘bout the same night we talked about the possibility that our baby will grow up to build an ark?”

I laughed at that.  “Obviously, we’re still deciding,” I said to the table at large.

With Teeth

With Teeth by Talulablue
http://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=7061
Edward is a 27-year-old alcoholic/addict struggling with his recovery. Bella is a 23-year-old who's moved back home after college. This fic chronicles how they meet, fall in love, and struggle with the complexities of their relationship. Not nearly as maudlin as it sounds (I hope).

This story is dark and light simultaneously making it a very captivating read.

The hardest chapter of this whole story is chapter one - I assure you. Edward is absolutely disgusting and his behavior is despicable. So much so, that I wondered after chapter one if I even wanted to read it. But, I'm so glad I kept going.

Bella's nonjudgemental attitude and Edward's hesitancy to be with Bella (due to his issues) guides the story. This story spans years - 5 I think - following their relationship and it's growth or lack thereof.

Getting inside the head of an addict was very interesting. I really felt for this Edward. He wanted so badly to be normal, to love, to live but his lifestyle (and background) kept him from doing so. While Edward's journey is the basis of this story, Bella grows up quite a bit too and learns about life and love along the way through various other relationships.

The author writes her side characters well too. I particularly was fond of Jasper in this story as well as Seth, who plays a small role. Jacob plays a part too, particularly in Bella's life. He is written respectfully and has a good run with Bella. This story is safe for Team Jacob.

This story contains one of my favorite lines ever written in fanfiction. I could not stop laughing after I read it. While trying to get Bella to dance, a hilarious Jacob (while flailing about showing her his moves) says to her, "I'm lord of the motherfucking dance."

Hide and Drink

Hide and Drink by Savage7289
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5722450/1/bHide_b_and_bDrink_b
Summary: Bella's blood was just too tempting to be ignored. In this version of Twilight, Edward takes Bella on a sadistic journey with his monstrous side. While Edward drags her around the world, barely keeping a step ahead of his frantic family, Bella battles the monster for possession of the gentler vampire inside her captor. EPOV.



This fic is dark. This fic is gruesome. This fic is awesome.



The author ran with the idea that Edward couldn't resist Bella's blood. He attacks and kidnaps her and the story unfolds from there. Bella and Edward develop a relationship which is shady (at best) in the beginning, although changes throughout the story. It's a very unique take on canon Edward. This story is so original. It has a medical (or clinical) element to it that I found fascinating. The reader truly dives into what Bella's blood does to Edward. The story is an adventure, suspenseful, romantic and unique. It's dark themes don't overshadow the love story. If you like conflicted Edward, you will love this story.

This story completely ignores Jacob so it's safe for everyone.

Ultio

Ultio by Mac214
Ultio by Mac214
Summary: When is enough truly enough to avenge the woman you love? Retribution consumes Edward's mind body or soul. Everyone will pay - he has no limits. Will Bella? Can she be his salvation - the one who stops him from spiraling to the darkest depths of hell?

This is the creepiest story I have ever read. Edward is a psycho. His wife is brutally killed and he spends the next 30 years avenging her death by torturing the Black and Swan families, thus ruining Bella (unbeknownst to her) while simultaneously falling in love with her. It's desperately sad and angsty and disgusting. You will feel terrible for Edward and completely disgusted by him as well. Bella is innocently sweet and naive and desperate for love. So well written with brilliant style. I would not read this again, but it is worth a try for anyone looking for a Darkward. It is fascinating in a disturbing way.

Warning: Jacob's family tortured in this story, and he is tricked into some seriously heinous activities by Edward, so if you are Team Jacob you may want to avoid it.

Clipped Wings and Inked Armour

Clipped Wings and Inked Armour by hunterhunting
http://hunterhunting-hh.blogspot.com/2009/02/cw-table-of-contents.html?zx=1074d12d280e8a64
Summary: Haunted by her past, Bella is broken and alone. Starting over in a new city, can she let go of the guilt that consumes her when she meets a beautiful tattoo artist, or will his own personal demons destroy them first?  AH/OOC

CW and IA is the story about two messed up people that are perfect for each other. It's premise reminds me a bit of Wide Awake only these characters are much older and have very different problems. Edward is a tattoo artist whose parents were murdered. Bella survived nearly all of her loved ones in a plane crash and is left lonely, desolate, depressed and addicted to prescription drugs. In an attempt to squelch her sorrow she has Edward ink her memories onto her back and finds him more healing than the tattoo. Both characters are really well written and oh so quirky. Edward is extremely possessive, an ** (of the sweetest sort) and OCD. Bella is a freaking mess. That's really the only way I can describe her. The two begin dating and their lives intertwine seamlessly yet they have real trust issues and constantly keep their pasts hidden from each other. The love story and intimacy between these two seems so real. The sex scenes are tastefully written and actually very unique (Edward has quite the sexual history and Bella is game for anything). The love between these two is very moving. I'd rank this story up there with Wide Awake and Master of the Universe. It is that good. I would definitely read it again. If you offended by massive amounts of cursing, do not read this story. Edward has a massive potty mouth. Story is told from both POVs. Oh, and Edward loves Cupcakes! It's a bit of a fetish with him!

Jacob is mentioned in the story but isn't actually in it. If you are open minded Team Jaocb then you'll be fine with it.