Do you hear the Hallelujah Chorus?

*Happy Dancing* Angstgoddess003 has updated Wide Awake! By August 5th, the story will be complete. Although, the end will surely make me sad, because I want it to keep going and going, I'm anxious to see where Bella and Edward end up. They have come so far!!

Anyways, here is her update schedule.

Chapter 51, Tarty Charted Motherfuckers: Saturday, July 25.
Chapter 52, Feel-Good Fortune Cookies: Thursday, July 30.
Epilogue: August 5.

I love love love this story!!

Book Recommendations

I'm in the middle of reading another Twilight Fan Fiction, so I thought I'd bring you some book recommendations in the mean time.

These are for the Twilight lovers out there. Since Twilight cannot go on and on forever, these books satisfied my obsession...for a little while :)

House of Night Series by P.C. Cast

This is a 5 book series so far, and another on the way in October. In order, the books are Marked, Betrayed, Chosen, Untamed, Hunted and Tempted.

These books are addicting and most delightful. It's a whole other world of Vampires.

Here is the description from the website: After she is Marked, 16-year-old Zoey Redbird enters the House of Night and learns that she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess Nyx. But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite club, is mis-using her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny— with a little help from her new vampyre friends.

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare

This is a 3 book series. In order the books are City of Bones, City of Ashes and City of Glass.

These books have had great reviews and for a reason. They are completely fantastic.

“The Mortal Instruments series is a story world that I love to live in. I hate to see the story end, but if it has to end, then City of Glass is the most perfect way for that to happen. Beautiful!” — Stephenie Meyer, author of Twilight

I've even heard some fans say that they like the Mortal Instruments...better than Twilight! Gasp!

Like “Twilight,” vampires and werewolves populate The Mortal Instruments’s fantasy world, but the trilogy is chiefly concerned with more heavenly matters: the nephilim, humans with angel blood in their veins. The series follows 15-year-old Brooklyn girl Clary Fray’s whirlwind introduction to the world of Shadowhunters, nephilim warriors who protect oblivious humans from dangers presented by vamps, werewolves and other kinds of baddies. If you thought that human Bella and vampire Edward’s relationship was fraught with issues, imagine how much more traumatic it is for Clary to find out that the guy she’s in love with might just be . . . . —The New York Post, February 7, 2009

Mercy Thompson Novels by Patricia Briggs

This is 4 books series. In order, the books are, Moon Called, Blood Bound, Iron Kissed and Bone Crossed.

These books are great because you get to see the werewolves' side of things. Not that Mercy is a werewolf, but she was raised by them :)

In the novels, Mercy Thompson is the daughter of a Blackfoot Indian and a white teenage mother. She is a "Walker" (a Native American shapeshifter not linked to the moon) who turns into a coyote, a gift she inherited from her father. A rodeo man, he died a few days after consummating his relationship with her mother.
One day, not too long after Mercy was born, her mother went to her crib only to find a small coyote pup in her place. Afraid and unsure how to raise her, her mother took her to the only place she knew was capable -- relatives of a great-great grandfather, who had been a werewolf. This is how she came to be raised with the pack of Bran, the Marrok of the werewolves.

Alphabet Weekends

Alphabet Weekends by the-glory-days

Twilight Fan Fic- Rated M (although it should be rated MA) EPOV and BPOV, LEMONS, OOC, All Human

WARNING: You must be over 18 to read this story.

This story made me blush and I'm old enough to have heard worse! Hee Hee. The-glory-days is a really good writer who goes into tremendous detail. The story is very good, and very naughty.

Bella and Edward are best friends and have both been lacking in the sex department. One evening they decide to start playing a game. All 26 letters of the alphabet are placed into a hat, and once a week, in rotation between the two of them, they choose a letter, and then choose a theme for that letter. A very sexual theme. Role playing, mostly, but not always. They have but one rule, no kissing on the mouth.

Will they be able to keep their feelings separated from their game? I know I wouldn't be able to!

A little piece of the story:

Bella spent most of Sunday thinking of different things with the letter V. She looked up different positions like the Viennese Oyster, and the Victory position. She thought of Victorian-esque role playing and naked volleyball, though that didn’t sound very fun in the cold March weather, but the word vampire kept resurfacing, and she knew that Edward would figure it out Friday night when he asked what the letter was. It would be an instantaneous reaction for him just as it was for her. She would present the letter, he would do that weird squinting thing he did when he was thinking, and then once he figured it out he would smile that fucking crooked smile that made panties drop, and he would groan in annoyance, just for the hell of it.

Because Edward Bites

So, I am most definitely Team Jacob. Not because I dislike Edward, because HELLO Edward is pretty freakin outstanding, but because Jacob Black is more my type :) But I'm not Team Wolf Pack. Does that make any since? I like the vampires better, but I love Jacob! Haha, anyways, my point is...I haven't read a decent Jacob/Bella fan fic. I would love some recommendations, please. Yes, yes, I know my blog is supposed to be recommending fan fiction for you, but hey...everyone needs a little help. If I like the story, I will most definitely publish a post about it...because I am craving me some Jacob Black!

The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys by hwimsey

Twilight Fan Fic, Rated M, EPOV and BPOV, Lemons, All human...for the most part :)

If a genie were to come to me and grant me one single wish, I would wish that hwimsey would finish this entire story in a day so that I could know what happens! I just finished chapter 17 today which is the last chapter she's updated and I'm dying over here!!! This very well topped my favorites list. It is full of romance, humor and mystery. Hwimsey is freakin brilliant and no lie, she could write about the anatomy of worms or something and I'd definitely read it. This story is just, for lack of a better word, smart.

Edward has been tortured for as long as he can remember by a girl that he had never met, yet he longed for. His music is written about her, his life is for her. When he sees a girl sitting in a pub in London, he knows he's found her. The only problem is, she is a student in San Fransisco and he doesn't even know her name.

He talks his band mates, Jasper and Emmett, into going to San Francisco to find her. They think they are going to play their music. A one of a kind sound.

Bella had went to London to study abroad, when she first saw Edward playing in a pub. She followed him all over London, completely in love with the man behind the lyrics. Back home, her best friends, Alice and Rosalie drag her out to a bar to see a new band, The Lost Boys.

When Edward Cullen takes the stage, Bella is floored. She cannot even believe its actually him. Rosalie and Alice are more than taken back by Jasper and Emmett, too.

When Rosalie, Alice, and Bella move into the second floor of an old house, they are stunned when they find out who shares the bottom floor. The Lost Boys, of course. What happens when Bella and Edward run into each other? Does Edward ever tell Bella that she's the girl he's been looking for his entire life? Will Bella tell him that she practically stalked him in London? Also, there is some other mystery everyone in the house must figure out. A mystery that haunts the entire house.

A little piece of the story:

I swung around to the direction of the bar where Emmett had been addressing, but I couldn’t see anyone. The whole audience was going crazy, shouting and clapping louder and louder.
The lights dimmed a little bit more and a man laconically climbed up the stage, his head slightly ducked, a small, almost embarrassed smile on his face, half apology, half mischief.
Everything disappeared at that moment, the crowded table, the smoke, the music, even my hyperventilating friends. And one thing remained. His face. His intense green eyes, buzzing and alive.
He sided up to the microphone as he slipped on his guitar and plugged it in. He spoke in a clipped accent. A voice I would remember anywhere.
“Hello, all. I’m Edward. Edward Cullen. Terribly sorry for being late.”

Check out this fan made trailer for The Lost Boys.

Change Heartache Into Courage

Change Heartache Into Courage by pixies_stories

Twilight Fan Fic- Bella and Jasper, BPOV, JPOV, Supernatural

This story takes place after the battle with Victoria's new born vampires, so after Eclipse. Team Jasper fans will love this one.

Bella and Jasper lost the love of their lives in one tragic day. The battle with Victoria took its toll on the Cullen family, as well as Bella.

Alice had but one request before she perished, and that was for Jasper to watch over Bella. Although all he wants is to end his own existence, he does it for Alice. Jasper's pain is almost more than he can handle, and he refuses to let anyone else feel it. He devotes himself to looking out for Bella, but when Bella finds out he's been watching her sleep every night, how will she react?

How will her best friend Jacob react? Bella and Jasper had never been close, will she allow him access to her darkest thoughts?

This story is still in the making, but she updates frequently. Go check it out!

A little piece of the story:

My eyes wandered over to her again. A mixture of sympathy and anger washed over me and in that moment I lost my concentration. I could no longer keep her from suffering and I saw her jerk. A quick movement. Then a thrash. I had to regain control. I labored to force myself to become calm, but not soon enough. I could feel Bella’s own emotions breaking through. Her sadness began to permeate the tiny room we occupied and then a scream, but not just a wordless yell. It was a name. His name. The name of her dead love. Edward

The Fallout

The Fallout by OCDindeed

Twilight Fan Fic- Rated M, EPOV, Supernatural, AU

Ok OCDindeed has the best imagination ever! No lie. This story is unlike any of the others I have read. Although I'm a little impatient with her updates, the wait is definitely worth it, and I am so excited to see what happens next.

Instead of writing my own description, I've decided to use hers on this one.

On March 16, 2006, the World changed, and everything and anything that the Cullens ever cared about was lost.
Edward should not be alive. He never wished to exist in a world where Bella didn't. Unfortunately, his family desperately needed him, and so he would help them. And by doing so, redeem himself for his failure to save the one creature he couldn't protect. This last act was his only chance for salvation, and he hoped on Judgement day he would be deemed worthy enough to be with her once again.
Definition - Fallout:1) radioactive material in the atmosphere following a nuclear explosion2) unpleasant circumstances following an event3) to disagree and quarrel

I wouldn't even begin to know where to start describing this story. It's just so damn good. I cannot wait until it's finished.

A little piece of the story:

Those who survived called it World War III, but I doubt you could call it a world war. At least not like the wars our kind were used to witnessing. There was no strategy, no declaration of war and there were no troops because there were no battles. The biggest fear from the Cold War era had come true. It was just a push of a few buttons made by men who sat safely in their bunkers, making decisions that would affect mankind forever. They weren’t even sure who fired the first missile; China, North Korea, Iraq, Iran? It didn’t matter because the Western world fought back. As far as the free world was concerned, they had every right to defend their nations. No country was left untouched by these actions; everyone was affected, including our kind…Vampires.

Check out this great fan made trailer for The Fallout.

Art After 5

Art After 5 by sleepyvalentina

Twilight Fan Fic- Rated M- BPOV, Lemons, All Human

This is such a good story. I absolutely adore it and I know my description won't do it justice, but please just read it! Sleepyvalentina is very intelligent and it comes out in this story.

Bella has a sexual past that she isn't proud of, but has never really committed herself to anyone. She was abandoned by her mother, and the only man she thought she loved, James. Now, she's an independent high school teacher. Her best friend Alice has turned into a bridezilla, so Bella goes to the Art Museum to unwind before meeting up with her friends.

There she meets the beautiful, charming, and beyond intelligent, Edward. There's only one problem, Edward is a student at the school Bella teaches at. Their age difference would be a problem.

What happens when Bella finds herself attracted to Edward? Will she allow herself to commit?

This story isn't finished yet, but it's long enough to keep you busy until she updates again! The whole gang is in this one, but I must warn you, there is a very sad part. Beware. Also, sleepyvalentina wrote this in EPOV, too. So read that afterwards!

A little piece of the story:

I wasn't sure how long I had stood at my front door, staring off into space after Edward pulled away. Could it really be this easy? Certainly, the odds were stacked against us. But more and more I was starting to see them as nothing more than externals. When outside factors were removed and it was just us, it was easy to imagine, imagine we could have a future together.

Yet, another story pulled. You can visit the Art After 5 website and register. If you are lucky, the administrator will approve you and you can read the story. (Thanks Reeba for the information!)

IED

IED by jandco

Twilight Fan Fic- Rated M- EPOV, Some Lemons, All Human, Definite OOC

This was a very interesting story for me. Jandco put a real life disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, into a great story. If you don't know what that means (I had no clue) she has details about it in the Prologue.

After an accident, Bella develops IED, but she or her doctor boyfriend, Edward have no idea. She just suddenly begins having violent episodes, ones in which Edward gets pretty beat up. They both keep it a secret from all of their friends, until Bella attacks Emmett.

Edward does everything from breaking the law to causing other people to jeopardize their jobs to save Bella. When surgery is recommended, Bella insists that she go through with it. But will Edward let her?

This story is complete and the whole gang is involved except for Esme.

A little piece from the story:

I bought her face to mine and kissed her lips, trying to shake the feeling that something wasn’t quite right.
“You alright?” I asked, using a thumb to wipe away a stray tear from her cheek.
“Yeah,” she nodded. “Do, uh, do you think that maybe…maybe we don’t have to mention it to anyone? I mean, I’m kind of embarrassed and ashamed of mys—“
“Of course,” I said, grinning at her in what I hoped was a reassuring way…though her request surprised me for several reasons.

The Vampire in the Basement

The Vampire In the Basement by michellephants

Twilight Fan Fic-Rated M- Bella and Edward, Mixed POV, Vampire

If Wide Awake if my favorite Fan Fic, then this one is my second favorite. It's freakin ridiculously wonderful. I will admit, the first chapter almost made me stop reading it, because of the constant POV switches, but I kept reading. The POV switches work for this story and become less and less frequent.

All of the Cullens are vampires, and Alice's best friend, Bella, is a human. Bella is saved by the Cullens and learns their secret. While Jasper, Emmett and Carlisle are out hunting, they discover a dead body. But not dead in the sense you are thinking, dead as in immortal.

The starved and abused vampire is at first mute, frantic, nervous, and seemingly violent. He has a terrible past and doesn't even know that he's a vampire. He will only let one person near him, he will only open up to one person. The human friend that has been granted access into the world of immortals.

What happens when the Volturi learn of his existence? Who starved and beat him? Who is he and where did he come from?

This story is unfinished, but let me just say that michellephants is doing a wonderful job so far. I cannot wait to read the rest.

A little piece from the story:

Part of me realized I should be afraid to approach him. He was terrified and he was lethal, and I assumed that that combination was the reason the others had forbid me to come to this house at all. But there he sat, pushed as far into the corner as he could manage, his back to me. His knees were pulled so tightly to his chest that I think he would actually be incapable of breathing even if he had to. My heart lurched.
I could see every curve of his ribs as they curled around his sides. I could make out every single distinct disc of his spine. It was obvious that he was starved. His frame trembled slightly at the sound of my footsteps, slowly descending down the staircase. I couldn’t make my feet stop if I wanted to, and I didn’t want to. I didn’t doubt that, as weak as this vampire was, he could snap me in half before I could blink.

Check out the fan made trailer for The Vampire in the Basement.

Wild Swan

Wild Swan by Scarlett Letters

Twilight Fan Fiction-Rated M- Bella and Edward, EPOV, BPOV, All Human, Mostly OOC, Some Lemons

Bella isn't happy in her marriage with Edward. He is trying to become Chief Surgeon and spends all of his time at the hospital. His mother and father, Esme and Carlisle, insisted that he and his brother, Emmett, become successful. In true Momma's Boy fashion, Edward does everything to please her.

When Bella decides that she has had enough and wants a divorce, Edward makes some life changing decisions while Bella explores the world. Bella keeps a blog that is actually 'real' of her adventures, while Edward pretty much stalks it.

This story is unfinished, but so far its great! The rest of the gang is in this one, too.

A little piece from the story:

A wasted Saturday afternoon turned into a wasted Saturday night, and I still hadn't heard from Edward. I made myself a small salad for dinner and picked at it as I flipped through countless TV channels, not finding a single thing to watch. I thought about calling Rosalie to see if she had plans, but I would be seeing them tomorrow for dinner, the same with Alice, and besides, I figured they were enjoying a Saturday night with their husbands. I felt the bitterness creep back into my heart. I honestly didn't remember the last Saturday night that Edward and I had just enjoyed each others' company. Whenever we went out now it was always to some Union League event or something to do with the hospital.

Wide Awake

Wide Awake by Angstgoddess003

Twilight Fan Fic-Rated: M- Bella and Edward, EPOV and BPOV, Lemons, Some definite OOC, All Human

So far, this is my absolute favorite fan fic. Angstgoddess003 is pure genius! I'm not sure why she just didn't create her own characters and get this story published. I would definitely buy it! Although, I'm still waiting for Chapter 50, as are many, many other fans.

Anyway, Edward and Bella both refuse sleep because of the nightmares that recreate their troubling pasts. Edward is very dark and swears a lot, while Bella is very detached and doesn't allow hardly anyone to touch her. At all. She bakes yummy cookies and he sketches beautiful pictures as a form of therapy and as a way to stay awake.

When Bella moves in with her Aunt Esme and cousin Alice, she finally meets Edward who lives next door with his adoptive father Carlisle and adoptive brother Emmett. Edward and Bella find it easier to stay awake with each other's company and soon begin to spend every night together. Edward insists that they keep their relationship a secret, even as they become closer.

But what happens when fighting sleep becomes impossible? Is each other's company enough to fight the insanity? Do they overcome their fears?

I'm sure my recommendation doesn't do this story justice, but just take my word for it and read it. You may want to start on a weekend, because it's very addicting. Oh and don't fret, Rosalie and Jasper are in the story, too :)

A little piece from the story:

Bella sighed deeply beside me. “You want to know why he can touch me?” She hedged in her awfully raspy voice that made me just fucking rub her hand with my thumb firmer. That shit sounded painful. Esme nodded, finally breaking her gaze from our hands to meet Bella’s tired stare. My girl squeezed my hand back, so I shifted my head in my palm to look at her. She straightened up in her chair, lifting her chin up and rounding her shoulders back. All grown up. I thought smugly, fucking loving when she did that shit. She looked right into Esme’s eyes as I gazed at her confident posture from my palm. “He’s different.” She rasped, squeezing my hand and turning her face to gaze back into my eyes. And she looked so fucking proud of that fact as she gazed at me lovingly, not giving a shit that she had to tell them. And I just fucking smiled back at her, because I loved that I was different too.

Click here for the best Wide Awake fan made trailer I've seen!

Also, Angstgoddess003 started a new story called Of Gemini and Gypsies and although it's only a couple chapters long, it's already worth reading.