A place for me to keep track of the stories I read. I don't mean to offend anyone with my rambles or posts. Before I go on further; I would like to thank the authors for putting up their stories.
A quick warning. Some of my rambles (or even the way I label the posts) may contain spoilers. The rambles are my way of leaving myself a trail to follow in the future, if I want to reread the story (there are some that I read again and again and again...)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden
Summary: Taking place at the 1956 US Open, 20 year-old amateur golfer Isabella Swan becomes the first women to compete at a professional golf event, with local caddie Edward Cullen at her side, she makes her attempt at history. Will the trophy be all she wins?
Ramble: With past here, it isn't as far back as some of the other stories but still in the past. An interesting look at golf. Somehow, between all the pressure of being the first female golfer, Bella still manages to fall in love. The ending is really cool, the way they have a time jump to where two generations are playing golf at a tournament.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
FotoWard
Summary: This is a story about Edward, a photographer, and the beauty he sees in his favorite model, all through the lens of his camera.
Ramble: Using photos to remember by. The attentions of a lover, wanting to document the love they share. Snippets of flashback of how they ended up where the story begins. Creating and reacting the events they want to remember.
I Want You Now
Summary: Edward has secretly loved Bella since he first met her at ASU school of Music. Will he finally have the courage to tell her how he feels at the Acoustic Open Stage at Fiddler's Dream Coffee House? AH/OOC
Ramble: From friendship to romantic feelings. Some habits can get people killed (the predictability of a schedule/habit not necessarily substance), yet some can lead people onto a new relationship.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Breathe Again
Summary: When Bella made it big with her music, she left behind Edward Cullen, the one man she had ever loved. Three years later, she's haunted by a song that won't be written and the heartbreak she caused Edward.
Ramble: A little switch from other stories. Most of the time, it is Edward who becomes famous etc. but this time, it is Bella's turn to shine. The way love can sometimes haunt people, and stay on their minds for so long is true. What if's tend to follow, no matter how things end. The song that won't be written, the one thing that keeps getting away from her...
Everything
Summary: In the time that Bella and Edward have been friends, Bella's crush has developed into much more. Will the imminent success of Edward's band be the catalyst that finally draws them closer together? Or will it push the two of them even further apart?
Ramble: One sided emotions which turn out to be different. The way people around them can see the emotions between the two, and yet the two remain clueless about it all. Another story that shows how powerful music can be in revealing true feelings.
Rewind
Summary: By a chance meeting at a concert, Bella found and fell in love with her soul mate. But what happens when her perfect weekend with a budding rock star turns out to be just a sordid weekend fling? What happens when they meet five years later?
Ramble: Another contest entry. A story taking place in the present with a flashback in the middle of how they met. Music plays a big part in this story, and the power of music to get ideas and thoughts through is really clear. Not only that, but now thinking about it, 'it is a small world after all'...
Wicked Gypsy
Summary: Bella is dragged to a renaissance fair - in costume. She is less than thrilled with her predicament until a certain green-eyed man makes her day infinitely more interesting.
Ramble: Contest entry, so don't know who the actual author is right now. The power of a renaissance fair. I can totally picture what is happening at the beginning of the story. A reluctant child, while the mother is insisting on something that most parents would go against (nothing major, just the choice of cloths). Then again, there is a band who play at the fair and catches Bella's attention, and makes the fair a little more enjoyable.
A Very Handy Vending Machine
Summary: Edward Masen is the hot security guard where Bella Swan works, they are just friends, but things get hot and steamy on his birthday. 2nd Place Winner of the Gotta Love A Man in Uniform One-Shot Contest. Rated M for language and lemons.
Ramble: It has a little bit to do with work ethics... I guess. The vending machine is pretty handy in this story. Which is probably why it is in the title. The is a cool oneshot, but I can't say more, or else this will become more like a cliff note on the story...
Sweet Treats
Summary: Bella wants Cupcakes for her wedding. Edward wants to be traditional and have a 'normal' cake. Can she show him how wonder cupcakes are? Original O/S for the Cupcake Wars Contest.
Ramble: A very interesting way for Bella to present her case to Edward. There is a little use of food in a lemon, and seems to be a pretty good tactic to get what one wants. Because this is a oneshot, there isn't a lot of wedding planning details (other than cake vs. cupcakes).
Monday, October 25, 2010
Emotional Ties
Summary: Edward suffers deep pain from rocky relationships that have left him broken. Can a picture from an unknown photographer change his entire belief in love?
Ramble: Not trusting anyone emotionally, Edward lets his feet lead him. On the way, a photographer takes a picture and asks him to go to her show.
Shh! It's a Secret!
Summary: Edward thinks he's unworthy of his best friend's love and affection, but a game of Secret Santa proves even smart guys can be wrong. Example for the 2010 Cherry Exchange.
Ramble: A good old game of secret Santa. One of those games that is loved, hated, and dreaded; all at the same time. There is nothing much to say, because the summary is pretty good, and saying more will ruin the story. Not only that, but the fact that it is written as an example for a contest, there are a lot of clues there if one really wants to figure out what the story is about.
Little Green and Easybella
Summary: Bella and Edward have met before. She only remembers a silent little boy, he doesn't remember her at all. When they see each other again after years, nothing's the same any more. ExB, AU, AH. Lemon: yes. Smut: no. Entry for the "Cherry Exchange" contest
Ramble: I really like the connection Edward and Bella have in this story. Edward is an autistic child in this story, and Bella used to babysit him when he was 10. About 8 years later they see each other again, and this is where the story starts. The rest, well, read the summary for a big clue!
Something Different
Summary: Bella is stressing out from her new job as an English teacher, and Edward decides to take the pressure off of her for a night of sexy fun! Lemony one shot, rated M, a little OOC for Dom Edward, AH.
Ramble: Not totally BDSM, but enough to get readers wanting more (or at least me wanting something a little more in that world). More action than plot, so if that is what you want to read, here is a good choice. There isn't anything else I want to write here, since I don't want to give too much away.
Of Literature and Lollipops
Summary: A lollipop, a library, Mr. Cullen, librarian Bella, and a desk... Sometimes you have to be a little naughty to get something nice. Strae and Lou-La O/S Collaboration. Rated M for language and LEMONS!
Ramble: Ah, an English teacher and a librarian.... on school property. Combine that with the rating of the story, and I am sure you will have an idea of what this story is about. With this story, school is more like the setting of the story, than a story that takes place during school (if that makes any sense). I mean, in a way, the story could be taking place somewhere else, but the author chose school, so I included the school labeling for this story.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Come Back Café
Summary:
While being interviewed by a kid for the school paper, Edward looks back on his past, reminiscing about the girl that got away. What would happen if she ever walked back into his life? Rated M.
My entry for the Love Lost Contest.
Ramble: Although I don't really like sad stories, nor do I like the whole lost love ones, this one has some details that I really like. I guess that is my way of combating the facts reality gives me a lot of times. My way of hiding, or separating myself from reality. Younger people, asked to interview someone they admire often gives the teacher some interesting results. While typing this, I just realized the title of the story is probably the name of the shop. Another fact that I missed, is the fact that the story is an entry to a contest. The title of the contest should have let me know of how the story will probably end.Monday, October 18, 2010
Shocked
Summary: Thinking his Captain is gay, Cho gets the shock of his life.
Ramble: Ok, so I don't have a lot of stories that are not Twilight related here, but I read this story, so it will be added here. Looking into this author, I just wish they have more stories. It is a really good short story. Another thing I like, is how readers do not need to know what the original character should act. I don't know, after reading this story, I just wanted to share it and the other stories by this author, and make sure I log it. Because I will be going back and read it again, and again, and again...
CinderBella
Summary: Bella's father dies, leaving her in the care of her stepmother and stepsisters. A move across the country to a little town called Forks may be just what she needs to make her happily ever after come true. M for language/lemons.
Ramble: This feels more like a twist on A Cinderella Story than the original Cinderella.... if that makes any sense to people out there. I mean, it does get the who happily ever after type of ending to it, and the author is working on a continuation of the story. The story is pretty good, but at the end, I couldn't help but to feel there is something missing... Maybe I expected there to be a bigger fight between CinderBella and her step mother is siblings... But don't let my opinion sway you too much, read it and see for yourself!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
In Search of the Lost Sapphire
Summary: AU. Kenshin is a top photojournalist searching for his lost sapphire. But who knows if he would find more than just the lost sapphire?
Ramble: At first, I really thought the story is about an actual gem. The story starts out as a story about a photographer, who become really famous for a picture he took. Readers follow as he travels around the world, looking for the object in the story. A warning out to readers, this is a sad story. So don't expect the good old happily ever after ending!!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
High School Confidential
Summary: Bella, fresh from a breakup, starts a new job as a guidance counselor at Masen HS under the watchful eye of her very handsome but very married principal, Edward Cullen. A connection begins to develop as they work together to help the troubled students.
Ramble: At first, I thought this story would be really similar to another story I am reading (it isn't finished yet, but really good...). This story has Alice as a disciplinary figure, Jasper and Mike as a history teacher, while Jane is Bella's supervisor, Aro is assistant superintendent of the district. All in all, a lot of the characters had characteristics that work well with them and the story.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Quiet One
Summary: Edward Masen is a tattoo artist and piercer. Bella comes into his life and changes everything. Romance,Humor,Angst and Lemons. A/H
Ramble: Although I shouldn't have, I actually finished this in one day, instead of doing what I am supposed to... This story fits reality well. I mean, I might be giving away too much, but this ending is sad, but fitting. There is an alternate ending posted on the author's profile, so for readers who do not like the ending, there is another one. Tattoo artist Edward with a pole dancing instructor Bella is a rarely done combination, but it works really well. On the side, Bella's love of huge horses that gets passed on to Edward. Infinity is a large part of the story, both in the romantic life and in reality.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Wine and Lust
Summary: Bella Swan was a nice, shy girl who knew a lot about wine. She never knew that her passion for the red, white and bubbly would help her to meet the man of her dreams. One shot... lemon... all that good stuff.
Ramble: A pretty lemony one-shot. After reading the author's profile, I wonder if something like that would happen in real life. Well, maybe not in this combination, but the description of the way the customers were acting in the beginning is really funny.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Play
Summary: Music is his life. A birthday fic for WhatsMyNomDePlume. AH. Originally part of "When Words are Scarce."
Ramble: This is an awesome birthday fic! Well, an awesome regular fic too. There is a little lemon, along with some sweet undertones. It is separated into seperate parts, but the parts come back together really well.
Suffocate
Summary: Edward and Bella are in their middle twenties, engaged, living together. When one small fight leads to a big blow up- can they kiss and make up? Or will they have to go their separate ways? -Cannon Pairings: BxE- AH/AU
Ramble: This is very lemony... I mean, there isn't really any main plot per say, more like a bunch of smaller plots between a couple. Like the good old making the other party jealous in a crowded setting.
In Braille
Summary: A young woman, scarred inside and out. A guilty man looking for forgiveness. Will they recognize their redemption in each other? Beauty is not just skin-deep. Beautiful Edward Challenge Anonymous Entry.
Ramble: There is a big furry matchmaker in this story. Edward and his dog goes to the hospital to play with the kids there. Bella, who was blinded in an accident is eating in the cafeteria, when she gets attacked by the big dog. The rest is pretty much history, well not really, but I don't want to give away too much... In this story, is truly a beautiful Edward!
The Assignment
Summary:
Bella's new photography assignment puts her in need of a nude male model. Bella's friends find her in need of a bit more. Written for the Through the Lens One-shot Contest
Thank you to MDealsWithIt for the fabulous banner =)
Ramble: The opening lines of this story is really entertaining. The idea of Bella taking picture of naked people is just really surprising. Later we find out that she is actually a pharmacy major, and photography is her hobby. Since I don't want to give too much away, I will just leave it at that for now. :>Saturday, October 9, 2010
Doctor's Orders
Summary: Bella moves back to Forks to teach at the high school and has a little trouble finding a doctor. A new resident is accepting new patients. Perhaps he's someone from her past? Rated for a steamy Doctorward lemon!
Ramble: Ok, so looking at the author's profile, I just realized that this is also the author of some of my favorite one-shots!! Before I get too carried away, this story has Edward as a doctor, and Bella who is a new patient. The two went to high school together, but do they remember each other?
The Exclusive
Summary:
Edward Masen is a gorgeous politician about to become prime minister of New Zealand. Everybody loves him, but behind the public persona he has a secret desire. Political journalist Bella Swan is determined to find out what it is.
Ramble: I don't know how prime ministers are normally, but in this story, they seem pretty awesome (but they do not seem as busy as their counterparts in reality). Bella as a journalist has been done before, but this one has been married before. Charlie and Renee make an appearance as Bella's kids with her ex-husband in this story. Watching the 'complicated' relationship start, and slowly evolve is really interesting. While there are 15 chapters so far, it is a very easy and quick read for anyone who has some time on their hands.Monday, October 4, 2010
Coming Through the Rye
Summary: "I'd never been one of those women who found foreign accents sexy until I met Edward. Now, even plaid made me horny." Bella is in love with her best friend, Scottish expat Edward, and she'll do anything for him. Anything. AH. E/B.
Ramble: That's the End!!! Aww man, darn. I was so into the story, it wasn't until I got to the end of the last chapter before I realized that the story is done. The author is going to do some outtakes of the story, so it is alright, I guess. After reading the final chapter, I guess I can see why the author decided to end it there... This is an awesome read, I mean men in kilts... the image itself is pretty cool.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
ABC Countdown
Summary: With only twenty-six days left of school, second grade teacher Bella is supposed to be running her classroom ABC Countdown. However, all she can think about is her sexy co-worker Edward, and the much naughtier version of the ABC Countdown he inspires.
Ramble: A different Alphabet story than others. The letters are grouped into chapters, but each letter gets their own day in the story. :>
The Pharaoh's Sun
Summary: Edward is the son of a hard ruling Pharaoh and overbearing mother. He longs to escape his priviledged life and in doing so, meets a girl that will change his life. Entry into the Age of Edward Contest 2010. M for lemons.
Ramble: An entry for the age of Edward 2010 contest. As the Pharaoh's son, his life is ruled by his father, but at the same time he has a lot more freedom than other people at the time. In an arranged marriage to a princess. When I was reading the story, I was reminded of Red River...
In His Eyes
Summary: Edward has been moody and has been finding solace in his piano. Bella wishes he would find solace in her.
Ramble: There is music and a hinted Dr. Edward. It is a good oneshot, and everything revolves around one thing without branching out too much. A pretty good story for the contest.
Misleading Appearances
Summary: Appearances can be misleading. What went on behind doors at Edward and Bella's house, what happened between the sheets, was undoubtedly different from what most people supposed it was.
Ramble: Oh my!! I cannot wait to see who wrote this story, and hope that they have a similar one already written or in progress. That would be so cool. It incorporates some slight BDSM, just enough to get readers wanting more... Grrr... I want to go look for more!!!
Six Weeks
Summary: Edward has been avoiding sexual contact with his wife for six weeks. What happens when she lays it all on the line?
Ramble: Wow, this story has an interesting sub plot. I mean, as a one-shot, readers do not really get a chance to get to know the characters. This is a pretty good story, but I would love to see it all stretched out into a multiple chapter story. It makes a very good prequel for that kind of story, so there. To the author, just think about it, and depending on how comfortable you are with expanding of course.
Play Me
Summary: Bella is drawn to the siren call of Edward and his piano. Edward wants nothing more than to play the object of his obsession. Can a first-time seductress and an isolated musician find the right key?
Ramble: Ok, so for the next few stories, I know that they are not written by The LUSTorium, but since I don't know who wrote them yet, I'm just going to leave it like this for now. Hopefully, I will remember to come back and change the author when I know, but that all depends on what I have to do in a few weeks... Back to the story, this is a really good incorporation of music and lemon. The summary got me interested, but in the beginning, I was a little hesitant to continue reading, but in the middle, it got interesting. Thinking back, this is a pretty good story, in that it keeps some of hte details hidden until the end. :>