Monday, July 26, 2010
Sadly, I must go.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Gulf Coast Oil Disaster
"It's day 50 and there is no end in sight."I felt a strong need to get this message out there and can only hope that my readers will spread the word. They are predicting that this disaster, the worst oil spill in U.S. History, could go on until fall! Our environment is suffering tremendously. CNN (and many others) are covering the spill and updating quite frequently. You can watch a live underwater video from BP of the gushing oil as well as view some hi res photos. But most importantly, they are informing us on how to get involved. Please visit the Gulf Coast Oil Disaster site and read about how you can make a difference. I know I cannot sit around and do nothing while our environment is being destroyed. Any little bit helps, people!
Photo provided by CNN
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Hit By Destiny

Hit By Destiny by OCDmess
Twilight, E/B, Angst/Hurt/Comfort, EPOV,BPOV
Whew, it's been a long long time! Sorry for the lack of updates. I just haven't found the time to read much these days. However, my reader Blaise does have time to read and has brought you this update. Thank you Blaise:)
So, I'm an angst whore and I can definitely say, OCDMESS does NOT disappoint. I found this story a couple of days ago, I read it in a day and re-read it when she updated, yes its that good. In fact its so good its possibly a crime that you haven't read it yet.
OCDmess' Summary: Three months ago, something happened that came to change Bella's life forever. She is an outcast, hated by everyone, loved by no one. She wants nothing more than to end her life and she almost gets her wish fulfilled when she gets hit by a shiny Volvo. She is left with serious injuries and the only thing keeping her alive is the person who hit her....
All of the Cullen's, Hale's and Swan's including a psychotic Renee make an appearance in this story. The Quielettes are also a part of this story and while there are no werewolves they're still as much of pain in the rear. Jacob fans? I'd advise reading with caution. OCDmess literally has me begging for more at the end of each update, which are usually once a week, sometimes more often, sometimes less. However you never wait too long, which is good for people like me who have no life and constantly refresh my hotmail inbox to see if I have story updates.
A little piece of the story:
The good thing was that I could now cross that off my list of possible ways to die. Choking was obviously not an option; it was too uncomfortable and unsettling.Death by sandwich? No thank you.I parked my truck outside our house and noticed that the police cruiser was parked by the curb as per usual when my dad was home. I guess he was home. I really wasn't in the mood to see or talk to him– especially after the day I'd had.I walked inside, not bothering to call out 'hello' since the loud rumble from my truck engine already alerted anyone within a ten mile radius to my presence.Dad came out from the kitchen; he was still dressed in his chief uniform, with his gun in the holster on his belt."Your mom called," he announced casually, as if it meant absolutely nothing.I flinched at the mere mention of her."She wants you to call her back," he clarified when I didn't answer."Oh, yeah! That is exactly what I want to do. Let's go call up Mother Dearest and see how she's been! " I retorted sarcastically, as I started towards the stairs."She's your mother," he replied sternly. "And she wants you to call her; you need to speak with her.""I'm not gonna call her and I wish she would stop asking me to!" I muttered angrily as I stomped my way up the stairs and towards my bedroom. I would be the epitome of teen angst right about now.I slammed the door behind me, making the thin walls quiver. I dropped my bag on the floor and threw myself on my bed.I hated my mother and I hated my father for nagging me about calling her. Another teenage cliché, I'm sure. Was there any teenager out there who hadn't uttered those precise words at some point? But even if they did, I had my doubts about whether or not it was earned. My hatred of my mother was well earned– and she knew that too. That's why it pissed me off that she wouldn't let me be.It had only been three months. Did she really think I was going to get over it so quickly? Did she really think that I was going to actually forgive her?There was no way that would ever happen.
So there you go, if real life sucks at the minute, read Hit By Destiny. I can guarantee your life doesn't suck as much as Bella's, or Edwards.
Author's Note: Amazing. I really hope I get a chance to read this one. Thank you Blaise once again. Everyone please check out her fanfiction page .
Monday, March 1, 2010
Edward Wallbanger
Twilight, Rated M, Edward/Bella, EPOV, BPOV, Lemons, AU-H
This story cracks me up! It's just absolutely hilarious and I love it. Not to mention sexy!
Bella has just moved into a new apartment and on the very first night, discovers that her neighbor is a wallbanger. His sexual activity keeps her up almost every night from then on and she's absolutely going insane with all the animistic noises coming from across the wall. One night, she finally has had enough and goes over to his apartment and bangs on his door. When he opens it, only wrapped in a sheet, she realizes that Wallbanger is gorgeous.
Bella's boss, Esme invites Bella, Alice and Rosalie to her housewarming party. Little does Bella know, that Wallbanger has been invited, too. Edward Masen. And Edward happens to be Esme's fiance's close friend. Bella then learns that she has been deemed Doorbanger and Pink Nightie Girl by Edward and his friends, Emmett and Jasper.
How will Bella and Edward work this out? Will Bella be able to look past Edward's multiple partners enough to give in to the tension surrounding them? Read and find out!! :)
A little piece of the story:
I made sure to smoothly handle the introductions as Carlisle stepped away for a moment. We began to small talk and I chuckled as the four of them began to do their little getting to know you dance. Emmett spotted someone he knew behind me and shouted out,
"Hey Masen, get your pretty boy ass over here and meet our new friends."
"I'm coming, I'm coming," I heard a voice say from behind me, and I turned to see who was joining our group.
As I turned the first thing I saw was green. Green shirt, green eyes. Green. Beautifully green.
Then I saw red as I recognized who belonged to the green.
"Fucking Wallbanger," I hissed, frozen on the spot. His grin slid off as well as he played place the face.
"Fucking Pink Nightie Girl," he grimaced, his lips turned upwards in a sneer.
We stared at each other, seething as the air literally turned electric between us, snapping and crackling.
The four behind us had fallen silent, listening to this little interchange. Then they caught up.
"That's Wallbanger?" Rose screeched.
"Wait a minute, that's Pink Nightie Girl?" Emmett laughed, and Alice and Jasper snorted.
Edit: Edward Wallbanger was removed because the story has been altered and published! Wallbanger by Alice Clayton. Read more.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Master of the Universe

“Miss Hale…” he extends a long-fingered hand to me, once I’m stood. “I’m Edward Cullen. Are you all right? Would you like to sit?”
He’s so young… and attractive. Very attractive. Tall, dressed in a fine grey suit, white shirt and black tie with unruly bronze hair and intense, bright green eyes that regard me shrewdly.
“Err… actually,” It takes a moment for me to find my voice, and I think my mouth has plopped open in astonishment. If this guy is over thirty then I’m a monkey’s uncle… I extend my hand to him in a daze, and we shake. As our fingers touch I feel a strange current go through me. I withdraw my hand hastily, and I can feel myself blinking… rapidly, matching my heart rate.“Miss Hale is err… indisposed, so she sent me. I hope you don’t mind, Mr Cullen.”
“And you are…?” His voice is warm, possibly amused but it’s difficult to tell from his impassive expression. He looks mildly interested, but above all, polite.
“Isabella Swan. I’m studying English with Rose… err Rosalie… err Miss Hale at Washington State.”
“I see,” he says simply and I think I can see the ghost of a smile in his expression but I’m not sure. “Would you like to sit?” He waves me towards a white leather buttoned L-shaped couch. The room is vast with an enormous modern dark wood desk beside the floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything is white except on the wall by the door, there’s a succession of small square paintings, thirty-six of them arranged in a square…. they are exquisite, a series of mundane, forgotten objects, painted in such precise detail they look like photographs. Displayed together, they are breathtaking.
“A local artist. Trouton.” He says when he catches my gaze.
“They’re lovely. Raising the ordinary to extraordinary,” I murmur, distracted, by him and by the paintings.
He gazes at me intently.“Yes Miss Swan,” he replies softly.
*Presty*
Admin Note: I'm pretty sure the above pic is a screen shot from Eclipse. Who's excited? I am! I am! :)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Can't Be Your Friend
Can't be your Friend by KryssyBeeTwilight, Rated M, Edward/Bella, AU-H, Lemons
Reviewd by Presty
Bella, the Cullens and the Hales are all best friends. Bella is in love with her best friend, Edward but he has a girlfriend, Tanya. Bella is there for Edward whenever he needs her. What happens when one night both Bella and Edward are totally wasted and that night turns into a heated passion? The very next morning Edward tells Bella that it was a mistake and asks her to forgive him and leaves. Bella is hurt. She wishes that Edward could love her the way she loves him. But she still holds it together until some shocking news changes her life. How one little thing come into her breaking life and puts everything in place. This story is complete and its sequel, "Cant help loving you" is also put up. Read it, love it, and enjoy it ;)
A little piece of the story:
Edward and I had made plans for dinner one night. I was so excited and figured something was going to happen. At the last minute he cancelled saying he needed to work on a school project. I let it go figuring we could try again another time. The next day Edward came home and had brought a girl named Tanya with him. I was increasingly jealous. Shortly after they started dating and I was heartbroken. He had even given his virginity to her.
Realizing nothing was going to happen with us, I started dating too. Hoping to find someone else I could be in love with instead of Edward. I dated quite a few guys and even slept with some but none of them ever made my heart nearly explode like Edward did.
He we are 5 years later and Edward and Tanya were still together. They shared an apartment. I hated Tanya more than anything. She didn’t like Edward and I hanging out and therefore I only got to see Edward once in awhile. She constantly rubbed it in my face that they were together. Now I was pretty glad that she was a slut; upset that Edward would get hurt, but at least now she would be gone. Over time I could only hope that Edward would recover and eventually see me.
See me the way I have always seen him. I loved Edward and I hoped that one day soon he would realize he loved me the same way too.
*Presty*
Forever Bound
Forever Bound by Green Fallen LeavesTwilight, Rated M, Edward/Bella, AU-H
Reviewed by Presty
This truly is a lovely story. This story takes place in the early 1900s or late 1800, I'm not sure, but starts off with a simple task which always leads to a complicated journey of marriage. Bella, after her 16th birthday, is informed she has to leave immediately and marry a man she has never seen. She does, and she has one of the most romantic days of her life with her newly wed husband. But little does she know that her happiness would not last long. Edward tells her that the marriage is temporary and he needs her only to give him a son and then he would seek the courtship of his love, Tanya and he wanted nothing else. How will Bella take this and survive? Read it, love it and enjoy it ;)
A little piece of the story:
The wind was battering the carriage from all sides, howling past the windows, making sounds like a baby shrieking. The rain was pelting the roof without hesitation and hitting the windows with such enthusiasm, resembling two lovers embracing after a long absence. The night sky was black, with no break in the grey clouds. The darkness was only interrupted by the occasional explosion of lighting, with the thunder rolling around soon afterwards. Bella stared out of the window, tracing the raindrops with her fingers. The carriage lurched again, as it made its way over another bump in the road, causing it to sway side to side for a few seconds. Bella peered out of the window, trying to get a glimpse of where she was headed and what it looked like, but being as black as it was, it was impossible to see further than a few yards across the moors they were riding parallel to. Deciding that no matter how long she stared out onto the moors trying to see something, she would see nothing; Bella shut her eyes in a vain attempt to sleep, while knowing there was little chance of sleep gracing her with its presence. There were too many thoughts running through her head at a thousand miles a minute. Here she was, aged sixteen just yesterday, being sent away from home to marry a man she had never met before, because of an agreement made between their parents the day she was born.
*Presty*
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Bride to Be
Bride to Be by PrestyTwilight, Rated T, Edward/Bella
Hello to my readers! Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day....although I hate Valentine's Day. Anyways...my co-writer, Presty has started her very own story! It's called Bride to Be and I really like where she's going to go with it. Have a look!
Here is her summary.
Bella's marriage was arranged and everything was going as planned. it was the day of her marriage and all her dreams were about to come true until on sad incident changed her life.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Vampire Acadmey

Book Recommendation for Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
This series is amazing! I absolutely love it and it took no time to get through the first four books. They are pretty addicting. The fifth book is set to release in May and the sixth book's release date is to be announced.
Here is the summary from the website.
Two races of vampires walk our world. One, the Moroi, are alive and wield elemental magical. The other, the Strigoi, are undead and evil--feeding on the innocent to survive. Rose Hathaway--a half-vampire with poor impulse control--is training to be a bodyguard for a Moroi princess. Learning to decapitate and stake is hard enough, but Rose's real danger may lie in an illicit romance with one of her instructors...
The first four books are, in order, Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss, and Blood Promise. The fifth one is to be titled Spirit Bound.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Sleepers, Awake

I've gone over this review time and time again in my head, wondering how I'm going to do it without giving anything away and the only thing I can come up with is to be very vague. Which kinda sucks because I know I won't do it justice.
Yeah, no justice. Just trust me :)
It’s a strangely familiar place. The place is overgrown with briars but still familiar. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been here. It’s all Spanish moss and vines and crumbling stonework. When have I been here? Who was I? It was something important. I can almost remember, the memories murky shadows in my subconscious.
You can tell this place used to be majestic. Maybe hundreds of years ago it might have been a center of an advanced civilization. Now, though, it’s wild and overgrown. Savage. Still, it’s impressive in its own way, beauty in its rawest form.
I stretch my arms above my head and walk in a slow circle, taking in my surroundings as I step over the cloth scraps that once held me prisoner. I’m standing on what must have been a courtyard, tiles of thick granite with grass and weeds now growing through the cracks. Nature always reclaims what we’ve built with our hands.
I step off the edge of the granite slabs onto the hilltop. The grass beneath my bare feet is damp and soft, and the air smells sweet. The wind kicks up, whipping my long hair across my face, and I reach up to tuck the errant strands behind my ears.
I have the oddest feeling that I’ve returned home.
Check out the trailer for this fic. It's amazing, but be sure to read the story first because it's a spoiler!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meyer University
Meyer University by Sh.C
Reviewed by Presty
Twilight, Rated K+, E/B, AU-H
In this story, Bella Swan gets accepted to Meyer University where she meets and befriends the Cullens and Hales. Here, she not only finds great friends and the love of her life, but also finds out about her family's past and reveals her path to the mystery ahead. Will she be able to make the right decisions and learn to trust? Read it. Love it. Remember it. ;)
A little piece of the story:
I parked my new car (a surprise gift from Charlie for getting accepted into the Meyer University Architecture program with a full scholarship) in the student lot in back of my dorm building. I was so excited to have gotten a spot in the coveted honors dorms. Each dorm was very spacious, had a very nice looking private bathroom to be shared with your roommate and had a window seat! I went back up to my room where my roommate had already arranged her furniture on her side of the room and had set mine up too. Each side was identical with wooden furniture. The window seat was in the very center of the room. There was an extra-long twin sized bed on each side of the room with a small wooden chest of 3 drawers on next to each bed. Each side had a very large wooden wardrobe and a wooden desk and chair.
I was so excited to be here, I almost shrieked. My grandmother had gone to this school. She had lived in this very building, as had her father before her and his father before him. I felt more connected to Renee than ever, like I belonged here.I just hope people like me, I thought to myself as I unpacked my clothes, separating my workout clothes from my everyday clothes. I was on the soccer team back home and was hoping to join the one here, so I packed clothes for training. The summer had left me out of practice. Fortunately, I had until next semester to get back into shape.Soon the door opened and a large box came through; it was being carried by a short pixie-like girl. She didn’t seem to notice me standing there as she went to her side and dropped the box with a huge thud on her side on the room.
“Hi,” I said softly, unable to stop being nervous, “are you Alice?”
*Presty*
Friday, January 15, 2010
Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Proclamation by kharizzmatik
Reviewed by Presty
Twilight, Rated M, Bella/Edward, AU-H, OOC, Lemons
I most certainly love this story because this is very different from all the normal love stories. It has a little bit of the normal world and also not to mention the underworld mafia.
Its starts off with Bella as an abused slave who is eventually bought by the Cullens, where sparks fly. Between this lovely romantic story taking place Carslile is also fishing out secrets which is yet to come out and when it comes its a nuclear time bomb waiting to go off. On the whole, its a story of romance suspense hurt and all the emotions one can possibly think of and more. It contains a lot of adult matters which include sex drugs and violence so people who are very sacred at heart are strictly recommended not to read it and miss it. This story is still in progress and yet to be completed. Currently 65 chapters have been written and has received and astonishing number of 23,394 reviews, hence making it one of the stories to receive the most review when in still progressive state. Read it. Love it. Remember it. ;)
A little piece of the story:
I was shocked and confused at first before the anger set in. I was standing in front of a girl, soaked with fucking orange juice, and all I could do was gape at her. Could I be any more fucking stupid?I could barely make her out across the room because it was so dark, but her eyes were clear as day. They were wide and expressive; she looked like a deer caught in some headlights. I finally snapped out of it and made a move to clean up the orange juice but evidently the girl was trained to do that shit, because she practically bumrushed me to clean it up herself. I head butted her and winced, as it hurt like hell. And in true Edward Cullen fashion, my natural response to the pain is to lash out.Evidently I scared her because she refused to make eye contact with me and she was trembling. I reached out and grabbed her wrist to stop her from fucking cleaning up, as she was being ridiculous and sketchy and I didn’t like it. It felt like she shocked me when I grabbed her, like a small jolt of static electricity coursed through me. She finally looked up at me and when her eyes met mine I was completely stunned.Her cheeks were red and chapped from the sun, a big ass bruise on the side of her face that looked like it came from someone’s hand. Her eyes were full of fear, a tear running down her cheek. She was troubled and frightened, that much was clear. She’d had it rough. And she was young, oh so fucking young. She couldn’t have been any older than me, as her face was still rounded slightly from youth. There was still that innocence in her face, despite the abuse and wariness that was evident.
Admin note: Presty is the newest writer to join forces with me on this blog. This is her first review and I don't know about you, but I am dying to read this story. Great Job, Presty. I look forward to more stories from you.
Edit: Author has moved story to her blog. It can still be found on fanfiction.net, but she will update from her blog, now. Thanks for the heads up, Presty. You can read EP here.
Edit Again: This story has been published. The characters have changed along with the title. Sempre (Forever) can be found on Amazon.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Twilight Fans Give Back

Deconstructing Dracula
Deconstructing Dracula by hmonster4Twilight, Rated M, B/E, Mixed POVs, AU, LEMONS
Straight from the brilliant mind of hmonster4, who also brought us 1/2 of Breakfast at Tiffany's, I present to you, Deconstructing Dracula. Now, I'll be honest, I've passed this story up a few times because I didn't like the title. I know, so very prejudice of me :( I am so glad I finally decided to read it. It's definitely on my top favorites list. And hmonster4, if you are reading this, I love the fact that Emmett is from WV in this story, because coincidentally, that's where I'm from. :)
This entire story is about Bella doing a dissertation on Dracula. If you are unfamiliar with the story, it's okay. You aren't required to be to enjoy this.
Bella has just gained enough courage to end her four year relationship with Mike. He never believed in her, and thought her work was unimportant although it was an obvious obsession to Bella. Months later, her best friend and room mate, Rosalie, is offered a job in London for six months. After some hesitation, Bella finally decides to go with her. She picks up and leaves everything behind, which is completely out of the norm for her.
On the flight there, she meets the fabulous Emmett and they become fast friends. Throughout the story, he is her shoulder. Once in London, she meets with a professor to discuss her dissertation. Jasper Whitlock. Jasper invites her out for a few drinks with he and his wife, Alice. Alice's brother, Edward joins them. Edward does everything he can to push Bella's buttons and she finds him infuriating as well as unbelievably attractive.
They play a game of cat and mouse until Bella finally gives in. But as soon as she does, she discovers that someone in Edward's past life still haunts him. And upon that discovery, realizes that she will be haunted by Edward's ghost, too. Without waiting for an explanation, Bella storms out of Edward's apartment. His life.
All the while, Emmett has ironically been try to win over Rosalie, but Rosalie is too stubborn to accept anything Emmett has to offer. Bella and Emmett try to find an attraction in each other to get Edward and Rosalie out of their minds, but it just doesn't work.
Then, Bella must decide. She cannot get Edward out of her thoughts and after hearing his explanation, she must decide if it is all worth going for. But, she is also supposed to return to the States. Edward has no intention of leaving London. How will they resolve their issues? Will Bella finally let herself live enough to enjoy her undeniable connection with Edward?
I could go on and on about this story, but I better just stop and let you guys read it! Lots of tangles webs and unexpected emotions. I totally cried my eyes out in Chapter 15. Enjoy!
A little piece of the story:
He laughed and stared directly into my eyes. “You have no clue what to do when life is not planned out. You need to learn how to live on the edge, to take chances.”
He stayed there, still, looking directly at me, that same self satisfied smirk on his face. I was waiting for him to do something, anything. My eyes darted quickly to his lips, then back to up. He saw it, and the smile broadened.
He reached up, and traced the edge of my lower lip with his thumb.
“It doesn’t work that way. If you want it, you have to be willing to go after it.” He could sense my indecision. “You are waiting for me to kiss you, or to touch you again. I am not going to. If you want something, you’ll need to figure out a way to go after it on your own.”
My eyes must have gone wide, as Edward laughed. “Oh this is going to be fun. You don’t take risks, and you’ve never been pushed. I am going to enjoy getting to know you, Isabella.”
It was the first time he had said my name since we met, and the sound of it gave me a chill. The man had barely even touched me, and I was ready to spontaneously combust.
“Goodnight, Isabella.”
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Writers Wanted
If you are interested, please send me a sample of your writing, preferably a recommendation. Of course, it does not have to be perfect or witty or whatever. Mine sure aren't! :) Just informative and positive.
Thanks to any and all entries and I will be getting back to anyone that volunteers as soon as possible. If no one chooses to volunteer, than I will do whatever I can to get these coming to you faster.
As always, thanks for reading and have a fantastic day!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Bonne Foi
Bonnie Foi by Amethyst Jackson
Twilight Fan Fic, Rated M, Edward/Bella, EPOV, Supernatural, LEMONS
This story is beautifully written and super easy to become addicted to. It's entirely in Edward's point of view, which is just fantastic. I cannot wait for another update! 25 chapters and counting!!
Edward Masen was turned into a Vampire in 1918 but doesn't remember who changed him. He lived out of civilization until he could control his hunger. He then decided to live amongst humans, even though he knew it was out of the ordinary for Vampires. Vampires killed humans and lived as nomads as far as he knew.
One evening, while looking for "dinner" he finds Bella Swan coming out of the library. With every intention of killing her, her approaches her. But he finds himself unable to follow through, even with her drawing scent. After a night together, he decides to let her live and have more fun with her. He constantly tells himself that it's all just a game, the charade he is keeping up, but he cannot convince himself forever. He and Bella become fairly attached to one another and he is finding it just as hard to keep his secret as it is to let her go. And he cannot feed from humans anymore. His conscience in the form of Bella's voice lays heavy on him if he tries to kill, so he resorts to animal blood.
A surprise trip to Forks leads him to meet Carlisle Cullen. He is surprised to find that Carlisle's eyes are the same color as his. Eventually, he gets to talk with Carlisle alone and finds that Carlisle has been feeding from animals for centuries. There is new hope for Edward. He believes he can change, and that he doesn't have to be like the rest of the Vampires.
But, someone is killing people on the campus where he and Bella attend school. Alice keeps in constant contact with Edward about the three Vampires she sees heading to Forks. But what happens when Bella gets wind of this?
All of the Cullens are in this, Charlie and some of the Wolf Pack...including Jacob (*swoon*). Lots of Lemons, so please, don't read it if you are under 18.
A little piece of the story:
Tonight I took the opportunity to feed this evening, since the conditions were ideal. A Monday night, too. No one was out around this part of campus, especially so close to the beginning of the school year. Except, of course, for the pale girl leaving the library just as it closed.
I followed her silently until she reached the mouth of an alleyway. I allowed my footsteps to be heard on the pavement then. The girl jumped, then caught her foot on the uneven sidewalk and dropped her books. I approached in the guise of being helpful, making my eyes wide and sincere as I offered my most charming smile.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you,” I said, handing her the fallen volumes, which I glanced over quickly. All Jane Austen. Either a helpless romantic or an English major, or both. I smiled to myself. The bookish types were good. A little tangy sometimes, but usually sweet.
“That’s all right,” she said, blushing. The blood rushing to her face combined with the breath she expelled hit me like a wrecking ball. At least, what a wrecking ball felt like to a human. She was so, so sweet…like freesias. The venom ran freely in my mouth, and I knew my black eyes frightened her. Her heart pattered quickly and she smelled of fear.