Retro Recs

How did we all fall into this tunnel that is fanfiction? Easy - one fanfic at a time.

And since we know that many of you out there are just now starting this crazy journey, we thought we'd share some stories that have accompanied our first step in our earlier days of sleepless nights, burnt dinners, forgotten kids, all in the agitated, gut-wrenching, breath-stopping days of waiting for an update that would make us or break us.

Now the majority of those jewels have long been completed, and those of you who are fairly new to this might not have heard of these stories, since they've been around the block a couple of times.

The purpose of our Oldie But Goodie is just this - to bring to you a selection of some stories that can justly deserve to be called "classics" in Twilight fanfiction, that are complete and readily available to the common fanfic addict on any fanfic site (fanfiction, ADF or Twilighted to name but a few).

We have, therefore, deliberately omitted those "pillars of the earth" that, due to the convoluted and perilous ways of the fanfic world, have either been pulled by the authors or are otherwise no longer available to the general public in fanfic format.


Enjoy!

Faking It by Spanglemaker

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5153711/1/Faking_It

Half of Hollywood's most famous couples are faking it. That's how Bella Swan's publicist convinces her to pretend to date troubled Hollywood bad boy Edward Cullen. And she'll do anything for her band and her music.

Good Bella, Bad Bella by Off - the- deep-end

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4546470/1/

The much awaited story surrounding the one-shot 'White Carpet and Wall Sconces'. Read and Review. M FOR A REASON. Bad Boy Edward Cullen meets the studious Bella Swan. Do opposites really attract? And what is Edward's secret?

Help Wanted by jaxon22

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4966784/1/

Bella Swan applies for the job of PA to the rude, arrogant and distant Hollywood star Edward Cullen. Will she be able to do her job without letting feelings get in the way? A/H Lush Lemons Graphic and language.

Love Amongst the Ruins by: theladyingrey42

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5219763/1/

Bella begins a new job at a university library, only to be haunted by dreams of earthquakes and the presence of a mysterious and tortured Edward. Can they rescue each other from their pasts, and maybe find love in the process? AU/AH, BxE. 

The Blessing and The Curse by the black arrow

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5100876/1/

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.

The Lion and the Jackal / The Sacrificial Lamb by Lalina

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5432561/1/ / http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5019394/1/

Edward Masen has one thing on his mind: Vengeance. When his mob boss kidnaps Bella Swan, he has a choice to make. His life's ambition may become thwarted due to the inexplicable pull he feels for his captive especially when she proves too hard to resist.

TSL SEQUEL - Gone from a life of power and excess, Edward Masen is adrift in a sea of desperation where survival is key. Only one person can help him become whole as he navigates his way through a treacherous game of cat and mouse.

The Naked Guy Upstairs by AngryBadgerGirl

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5383757/1/The_Naked_Guy_Upstairs

It's You've Got Mail meets Pillow Talk meets...eh, you get the picture. It's the usual ABG yuks and lemons. Manwhoreward v. Straightlacedella. Love/Hate/Love/Banter/Sex. RATED M COS WHY ELSE DO YOU READ FIC, HONESTLY? AH, CANON PAIRINGS

Tropic of Virgo by in.a.blue.bathrobe

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4901517/1/

He's a young but jaded musician writing lyrics for his band, and she's a naive, frustrated poet looking to break out of her shell; their words collide online. What happens when they meet in high school, unaware of their literary connection?

When Edward Met Bella by Amethyst Jackson

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5735891/1/When_Edward_Met_Bella

For the Twilight 25 - my take on When Harry Met Sally with the Twilight characters.

With Teeth by TalulaBlue

http://www.adifferentforest.com/Fiction/Title/611/With_Teeth

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). Rated NC-17 for graphic (and sometimes non-romantic) sex, drug and alcohol use and abuse, profane language, and brief (very brief) suicidal ideation (although NO suicide attempts). No sexual assault, no cutting.