Showing posts with label School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School. Show all posts

Monday, April 20, 2020

Invincible

Invincible written by:  knicnort3

Summary:  Bella was having a rough time in life, until she was anonymously gifted with some music and a pair of headphones. Four years later, she credits those headphones with saving her life. But who was the secret gift giver, and will they ever meet again? ONE SHOT. Entry for Song Prompt Contest. E/B, AH

Ramble:  A very cinderella like story.  It starts with Bella in school and shows how she becomes the way she is in the story.  We follow her as she grows up, and gets a job.  Music is a way for her to escape, and the thing that keeps her going. 

Sunday, April 19, 2020

Shut Up and Dance

Shut Up and Dance written by:  knicnort3

Summary:  When his friends force him to take a break from his studies, Edward is shocked to see a familiar face in a very different way. Is it just a night of fun, or could it be destiny? ONE SHOT. Entry for Song Prompt Contest. AH, B/E

Ramble:  Another contest entry.  Exploring the way to relax a bit during medical school.  Very relatable, especially towards the end of the semester.

Snow White

Snow White written by:  KitsuShel

Summary:  As a teenager, Bella makes a promise to stay away from her best friend's brother. Will that promise still be kept when they meet again almost a decade later? Contest Entry in TwiFandomNews's Song Prompt Contest, inspired by the song Snow White by Dennis Lloyd.

Ramble:  A quick one-shot, looking at the present, as well as mentions of the past.  Bella is Alice's friend, who likes Edward.  Snow White is a childhood nickname.  A quick read deserves a quick ramble. :P

The Seattle Creature Feature

The Seattle Creature Feature written by:  Honeymoon Edward

Summary:  When it came to Bella Swan, Edward Cullen wore his heart on his sleeve and his socks on his hands. Winner of the I Love My Readers Contest. Based on a story idea by Ghostreader24.

Ramble:  A very cute story with some very interesting descriptions of the puppets.  But man, that beaver puppet at the end of the story was a funny and facepalm worthy moment at the same time. 

Saturday, April 18, 2020

In My Brother's Shadow

In My Brother's Shadow written by:  2brown-eyes

Summary:  As a child, Bella always felt second best when in it came to her twin brother, Emmett. Now years later, an accident has brought her back to Forks. Will she be thrust back into her brother's shadow? Or will she be finally be seen as something other than Emmett's sister.

Ramble:  Ok, so this ramble will probably have some spoilers, but wow.  It has been a few days since I've read this story, and man, oh man, I still remember most of what happened (at least I think I do).  Emmett and Bella are siblings. Charlie is able to connect with Emmett more than Bella, and he just brushes her aside.  Eventually, Bella and Renee leave for sunnier places.  Renee is diagnosed with seasonal depression.  Renee dies before she married Phill, though they were in a serious relationship, and Alice is his daughter.  Bella is contacted when Charlie and Emmett are in an accident.  Skipping over things, Edward is in trouble with his parents, and in general because of street racing.  He and Bella start to hang out with each other.  Bella learns a lot more about her brother during her stay in Forks.  Later, we find out that there is some undercover work going on.  By the end of the story, there are a few characters that I wanted to go in and smack, though things do work out for the most part.  The abuse tag is there, for some of the violence that was hinted at, and the fact that there is some abuse, as Carlisle said, not all abuse is physical.

Someone Else

Someone Else written by: MissLiss15

Summary:  Bella feels more comfortable in the virtual world than she does in the real world. After meeting Edward in a chat room one night, they begin to develop a friendship. But once he sends her his picture, she wishes she could be someone else.

Ramble:  Bella is a little larger than the regular Bella.  She meets someone in a chat room, and enjoy talking to them.  But when asked for a picture, she just wasn't comfortable and ended up sending a picture of her roommate instead.  Edward and Bella eventually meet and their relationship develops from there.  The story ends with a future take.  The title might be a reflection of how Bella often wished to be someone else, especially at the beginning of the story.

Mate

Mate written by:  sheviking

Summary:  "His gaze travels up and down my body, and I watch as he palms himself through his jeans, almost as if he's unaware of it, but I can tell he's straining against the button fly. Then, he leans over me again, and this time I don't shut my eyes. "Mate."" 1st place winner Public Vote for the Red-Eyed Edward Contest

Ramble:  Edward has more of the 'traditional' vampire feel, while he stays on the animal diet.  Bella's first day at school is very different, with Edward wanting to get closer to her at his first glance of her.  Things escalate to the point where Edward doesn't really come back, according to the school.  There is a mating ritual to set the bond permanently.  So this is a slightly different story from the usual love at first sight type of thing.  This story has the baser vampire 'monster' and Edward sharing the same physical body.  Very intense at times, but a very cool and quick read.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The Halloween Fair

The Halloween Fair written by: JeskaWood

Summary:  Alice gives Bella a choice. Partying out in a crazy costume or a fun night at the fair with the gang. The fair seems like the easier choice, despite the stupid cold. Bella gets a big surprise though when she realizes Alice's big brother is home from college for the weekend. Rated M for graphic sexual scenes. Originally posted under Jayeliwood. Fluffy short story romance.

Ramble:  Bella is still in high school, Edward is Alice's brother who is one year above her.  Edward and Bella drive together to the fair, they end up having a good time, but Bella ends up twisting her ankle.  Eventually they end up together, with Edward sharing what happened to him in a previous relationship.  A quick short read with very little drama.

Mates for Eternity

Mates for Eternity written by: xxLuAshxx

Summary:  Male vampires are very possessive and dominant of their mates. Bella Swan is a vampire before she moves to the small town of Forks. What happens when she moves to Forks? *POSSESSIVE EDWARD & LEMONS. STEPHANIE MEYER OWNS TWILIGHT* R&R

Ramble:  The summary has a pretty good general summary of the story.  Bella is already a vampire when she meets the Cullens.  Very steamy, and pretty much an instant connection between Edward and Bella.  There is a newborn attack in this story and a happily ever after ending for the couple.  There is a surprise when they see the Volturi.  Something very different from other stories, but at the same time a nice surprise. 

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

The Christmas Ship

The Christmas Ship written by:  Alisa Pearce 

Summary:  Hedge fund manager Edward Cullen didn't make the Forbes list this year and thinks he's a failure, just like his father and teachers in small-town Forks always told him. Only one person ever believed in him, but he left her behind to chase his fortune in New York City. Can a longtime Seattle holiday tradition bring magic and love back to his life? AU, AH, E/B, HEA. Co-authored with Sophia Amador, who also made the banner. **TOP TEN COMPLETED FICS OF DEC 2015 on TwiFanfictionRecs **

Ramble:  Short and sweet story.  Love how it includes Edward's memories of school and growing up.  In a way, this is like a mini Christmas package.  It is well written, focusing on the 'current' and includes enough background for the characters.  And everything is wrapped up nicely by the end of the story.

Valentine's Miracle

Valentine's Miracle written by:  WeeKittyAndTAT

Summary:  Edward meets the love of his life, but a tragedy threatens to take her away on New Year's Eve. Will he get a Valentine's miracle, or will he have to learn how to move on without her?

Ramble:  I have to say, this is probably one of my favorite combination of authors.  From what I can remember, all of their stories are well written, and the topics/characters covered makes me want to be attached to my phone/computer until I'm done.  That being said, my productivity and studies thank them for this shorter story.  It is enough to capture my attention, and short enough not to distract me too much when I'm working on other stuff.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Sunrise

Sunrise written by:  flamingpen18

Summary:  Bella Swan has always "sensed" that she was meant for something more. When she moves to Forks, Wa., she finds out that she is more a part of the supernatural world than her dreams could have ever prepared her for. With help from the Cullens, Bella will embrace her destiny.

Ramble:  When I got to the end of the story, I felt like I got tricked again, since I'm pretty sure I've read this story before.  Well trick might be a strong word, but the story ends as a set up for the next story, which has yet to be shared on the site I read it from. :? I like the premise of the story, and where it was going, but at the same time I feel like it ended with a big cliff hanger.  And the main reason why I mainly read completed stories is because I don't really like being left on the edge of a cliff.  And honestly, other than that, this is a pretty cool story setup.

Friday, March 23, 2018

Fixing Past Regrets

Fixing Past Regrets written by:  TheDarkestFallingStar

Summary:  Returning home for the first time in five years for her father's wedding was one thing, but she didn't expect this. A/H

Ramble:  Not going to include the doctor tag this round.  I mean Edward is a doctor in this story, but it doesn't play a big role in the story, it is just used to describe his job.  This is a very quick read which has a really good summary.  The ending is a little open, with a huge hint, and a general idea as to how it goes (not the annoying kind of open ended ending where you know the author is setting up for a sequel). 

Monday, March 19, 2018

The Jewel

The Jewel written by: Lady R. Lotus

Summary:  Bella Swan moved to Forks to live with her father after going through a traumatic incident in her past life. She is an extraordinary girl with amazing powers. She stumbles upon the Cullen family and knows their secret because of her past life. BxE

Ramble:  Now that I think of it, I wonder what was up with the whole Volturi picture thing.  I don't remember finding out what that was all about.  Bella has special training, and a set of heirloom blades.  She knows what the Cullens are.  Tyler's van got replaced by a bomb in her truck.  There are a few chapters where you deal with memory loss, but that gets fixed before the end of the story.

The Changer

The Changer written by:  Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Summary:  Bella Swan moves to Forks to live with Charlie but she is more then meets the eye. She seems to know about the Cullen's and their world. But how? Something is different about her, and not just her strange scent and behaviour. Bella is something else.

Ramble:  A different, and stronger Bella! Charlie isn't really her dad, but he still tries to protect her.  Turns out that she is super old, and is very different and powerful.  She is able to shift to different things, including animals but is not restricted to cats (like the other stories I'm keeping an eye out for). Turns out she is running from 2 different groups, one group of her species as well as Aro's group.

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Clair De Lune

Clair De Lune written by: Amberdeengirl

Summary:  Edward Masen is the star of a top Dance Academy. Bella Swan is just the first year new girl who Edward teaches for partnering. But as an unfathomable connection emerges in the moonlit ballet studio, Edward and Bella become the breathtaking, beautiful combination of skill and passion. How can this work, though, when Edward refuses to acknowledge their dance had ever happened?

Ramble:  Wow, I have to say, I really liked this story!  It looks like there is a second story, but it isn't finished yet... so I will probably wait a bit before reading that one.  There is just something about being left on a cliffhanger that I just prefer to avoid.  It is a very interesting dancing story, looks like the school Bella gets into is a school that focuses on dancing for students who are in the high school age range.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Shields of Power by thunderful

Shields of Power written by: thunderful

Summary:  What if Bella already knew about vampires before she came to Forks, what if she'd already met the Volturi, but wasn't allowed to tell anyone? And most importantly, what if she had her own gift?

Ramble:  A very different Bella.  She has a very powerful gift and knows a lot more than the Bella in the original series.  For the most part, the key events in the first book are covered.  And can I just say how nice it is to read about a powerful Bella who can stand on her own?!

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Whats Love? by Alyscia

What's Love? written by: Alyscia

Summary: Bella is the smartest con artist with dark past. She's tired of the con and wants to go home. Will Edward be what she has been looking for back home in Forks?

Ramble:  A quick story where Bella is super smart and has a program named Charlie at her house.  The story flips back and forth between the present and flashbacks of the past.  Bella ends up in foster care, and that is where a lot of the abuse happens. 

Long Distance

Long Distance written by: LyricalKris and myonlyheroin 

Summary:  Everyone knows about the dangers of the Internet, the liars and the creepers. But friendship can spark there and so can love. Edward and Bella met and fell despite the distance, but though his feelings were true, not everything he said was. A collab with LyricalKris.

Ramble:  I have to say, I love how absent minded some of the scientists are in this story!  I mean, it makes sense, if people are super good at one thing, that sometimes they aren't the best in others.  This is an older Edward (30's, almost 40 if I remember correctly) and a younger Bella (21, working on her undergrad).  It starts out as a professional meeting via email that slowly develops into an internet relationship between the two.  Over time it seems like Edward keeps lying to Bella, but Jasper comes in with an interesting perspective, since he is also older than Bella and Alice. 

Sunday, March 11, 2018

The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away written by: tufano79 

Summary:  In high school, Bella was a quiet bookworm. Edward was the king of the school. She blended into the background while he seemingly flourished in the limelight. That wasn't the case. Ten years later, will he finally be able to get the one that got away?

Ramble:  This has a lot of short chapters.  It starts with a high school reunion, and a couple has a chance to start again.  Edward is a doctor who has twins, Bella is a librarian with a side job.  Things are pretty good for the most part, except for Tanya, the ex-wife and some moments where Carsile makes some mean remarks (almost wanting to jump through and hit him or something... ).