What we're reading this week in TLS:

Reading list running low? We have a fresh new round of recs to help you out! There is a good mix of new ones, a few reposts, and some that are now complete. Be sure to let the author know where you saw them recommended, when you leave them some love. Enjoy! Stay safe!

♥ Six Dlbfive

Bag Boy by bornonhalloween
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11508631/Bag-Boy
When the town cougar needs a zucchini, the bag boy at the local market gets a tip that’s more than he bargained for. Rated M

Body of Christ by Belladonna and TheFictionFreak
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13477242/1/Body-of-Christ
She was clearly in pain. She clearly needed help. How could I deny her? How could I ignore the distress of a child of God? I couldn't. And that was my downfall. Some drama, some laughs, plenty of UST. BxE AH AU of the spiritual kind. Rated M

Coming to Terms by GinnyW 31
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8015734/1/Coming-to-Terms
A one night stand, a handful of condom wrappers, and Bella decides she's meant to be alone. Fate has other plans. Re-posted with minor edits. Rated M

Early Intervention by Tribal Matriarch
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9759104/1/Eary-Intervention
A suggestion for a change of description from on of my reviewers: “A divergence in the Cullen family history makes an early intervention into Bella’s life necessary both for the happiness of the Cullen clan and Bella’s wellbeing.” Rated M

Fallen Angel by MeteorOnAMoonlessNight
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13550534/1/Fallen-Angel
When notorious criminal mastermind Edward Cullen came back to town, Bella was blindsided by old feelings of infatuation. She knew better than to dance with the devil... but she did it anyway. Rated M

Something in the Water by JA Mash
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13537828/1/Something-in-the-Water
REPOST: Daredevil, Edward Cullen, thinks he's mightier than the storm, until an expert shows him otherwise. ExB Drabble 100 word chapters. Rated M

The Problematic Nature of Soulmates by LyricalKris
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13153064/1/The-Problematic-Nature-of-Soulmates
So soulmates exist. And they're identifiable—some more easily than others. Was that really such a good thing? Two troubled souls meet and fall. If they aren't soulmates, aren't they only asking for trouble? Rated M

Thief of Hearts by Patty Rosa
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13545206/7/Thief-of-Hearts
FBI Agent, Edward Cullen, knows the assignment: infiltrate the ring and bring them down. He doesn't count on the jewel thief who'll make his job that much harder - nor on the very real danger it'll put them both in when he falls for her. REPOSTING AND UPDATED FOR 2020. E&B. AH. Rated M

To Hold Something Beautiful by Momatu
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13113626/1/To-Hold-Something-Beautiful~
Sequel to Stepping from Shadows. On an ordinary Friday in an ordinary town an ordinary boy met an extraordinary girl. And never since Romeo first saw Juliet did more heck break loose. This story both follows canon and takes a sharp left away from it. (The OC is a character named Gray, who is my incarnation of vampire Bella, just with her name changed.) Rated M

When He Said Hello by MujerN
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13161895/1/When-He-Said-Hello
It's a mystery how possessions on a campsite vanish. Everyone's bewildered but Sam, a local. He knows how. He knows why. He knows a mute, young man living in the woods shouldn't be bothered. That's not what Bella witnessed, because just back there, when he said Hello, Bella was pretty sure the young man spoke to her. The mystery now is to find him. Rated M

When Worlds Collide by aushapasha and That’s so Alex
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13512856/1/When-Worlds-Collide
Bella’s godfather brings her to New York to escape her heartbreak. What happens when the past comes back to haunt her? Can The Avengers save her, or has her fate always been sealed? Will she save herself? Non-canon. Bella Swan/Steve Rogers. Other generes: Suspense, supernatural. Rated M

White Noise by Hotteaforme
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13318558/1/White-Noise
Waitress Bella wants nothing to do with her boyfriend’s shady drug dealings. When he forces her to do him a favor, she finds herself on the wrong side of the wrong sort of people…all except one. Rated M

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TLS Special SNEAK PEEK Feature

The Lemonade Stand has spent so many years bringing you the best the Twilight fandom has to offer, and we are very excited to have the chance to offer you even MORE. We've watched stories grow and develop from first post through COMPLETE, and now we're lucky enough to share previews of the stories that will soon be your new addiction.

This week, TLS is once again featuring the talented writer, MeteorOnAMoonlessNight. Her stories like The Ember Sword, Heart of Stone and Façade have often been featured on the TLS Rec List. We are so excited to share an exclusive peek of her newest one, Fallen Angel. 

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Fallen Angel by MeteorOnAMoonlessNight

Summary: When notorious criminal mastermind Edward Cullen came back to town, Bella was blindsided by old feelings of infatuation. She knew better than to dance with the devil... but she did it anyway. 

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Recently, I reread my mafia fic Façade, and I started thinking about writing something else in that genre. As all my plot bunnies do, it lingered in the back of my mind, but I tried to ignore it because I had other things going on. Then, the TFN Family Affairs Contest came up and I figured I would write something short and enter it.

Yeah, right.

I opened a doc to write a new chapter of the wip I’m working on, and the plot for this story came pouring out. I started the first chapter, and then it sort of flowed out of me over the following week. I continuously added to the plot as thoughts came to me, and I drafted the first ten chapters in six days. Thoughts kept me up at night, bugged me while I was doing other things, and I had to type out one liners all throughout the day so I wouldn't forget.

I planned to wait until my other story was complete before posting this one, but I can’t help thinking about the current state of the world. I’m going to post now so I can entertain you if you have nothing else to do. Or, if you’re busier than ever, to give you a respite during the brief moments of peace.

This fic is full of tropes. I don’t think a time is going to come that I’ll surprise you with what happens next within the pages. We all love tropes and clichés, which is why they stick around, but my hope is always that I can bring something unique and exciting to the development of the characters. The way they react to the typical storyline is where I want to hook you and make you fall in love with them. I know I’ve fallen—I can’t help it—so I invite you to join me on their journey.

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The sound of Edward clapping his gloved hands echoed as he entered the warehouse, his overcoat billowing behind him. Walking toward the man currently hanging upside down over an oil barrel caused him to smile widely. 

"Marcus, my man, so good to see you."

Marcus looked up at him, but he couldn't respond for the duct tape covering his mouth. 

"Shall we go over the rules you agreed to when you were hired to work for the Cullen Family?" He circled the drum, glancing at the viscosity of the contents. "You fuck me over, I fuck you over a hundred times worse. An dtuigeann tú?"

Jasper pushed the button on the winch to lower the dangling man, and Marcus struggled against the ropes binding him as he slowly descended. 

"You thought I wouldn't notice that you were telling the Volturis every secret we trusted you with, but obviously you're not that smart.” Edward circled, leaning down to look into his eyes. “Not only were we on to you, but you haven't heard any real information in about six months."

Jasper stopped lowering Marcus when his face was mere inches above the oil. Edward stared impassively as Marcus struggled again, eyes rolling wildly.

"Everything we fed you was a test. Every location, every meeting, every buy. And you failed that test spectacularly." Edward shook his head. "I'm not even angry with you, Marcus." He leaned in very close and spoke quietly. "I'm disappointed."

Needing to release months of pent-up frustration, Edward used his fists on Marcus. A jab to the kidney was painful, but unnecessary on a dead man. When he felt as if he'd done enough damage to satisfy his need for violence, he headed back to the car. Years of practice meant that though he broke a sweat, he walked out of the warehouse as spotless as when he arrived. The whirring sound of the boom being lowered behind him was music to his ears. 

Nobody fucked with the Cullens and got away with it. 

Jasper would seal the drum with Marcus inside and deliver it to the Volturi Family in the morning. It sent a clear message that the Cullens knew what was going on at all times. The other Families squabbled constantly over territory, but Edward wasn't interested in such trivialities. What was his was his, and he wouldn't trade, sell, or otherwise make alterations. 

He sat in the back of the limo waiting for Jasper with his phone in his hand. Picturing Bella was as easy as breathing; she remained in his mind’s eye even when he wished she’d give him peace. But he couldn't help looking through the pictures he’d taken of her while they were together. He wanted to put an end to the way he felt, to force himself to get over her. He couldn't afford an infatuation and he knew it, but there didn't seem to be an end to the gnawing in his gut. 

Jasper slammed the door when he got in the car. “He’s nice and snug for now. I’ll come back tomorrow and oversee the delivery.”

“Thanks, Jasper.”

Pulling through the lot toward the exit, Jasper glanced at Edward in the rearview mirror. “You all right, boss?”

“Of course.”

Silence descended as Jasper navigated the car through the wet streets in the direction of Edward’s house. They used it as their office more often than not, and Jasper had spent the day there working with Emmett and a few others. Not more than five minutes passed before Jasper spoke again. 

“Edward, you and I have known each other for a long-ass time. We’re friends before we’re coworkers, but more than that, we’re Family.”

With a frown, Edward asked, “What is your point?”

Jasper clenched his jaw and swung around a slow-moving vehicle. “That you’re a lying piece of shit.”

Edward stared at the back of Jasper’s blond head and contemplated coldcocking him. “What the fuck does that mean?”

“It means that something is not right, and it hasn't been since we got back from Forks.”

“So you know me, congratu-fucking-lations.”

Jasper sighed and pulled to a stop at a red light. “I’m not bullshitting here, Edward. Tell me what it is so I can take care of it. That’s my job. We don’t need your head in the clouds when we’ve got shit going down left and right. If you’re not in the game, tell me what to do to get you there.”

He couldn't answer the question of what was causing his distraction. None of them knew what went on in Forks for those five glorious days. He’d wreck Bella if given half a chance, so he wouldn't ask Jasper to bring her to him.

“Drop it, Jasper.”

“I’ll let it go for now, but I’m giving you forty-eight hours to get your head out of your ass and into the game, or I’m going digging.”

Edward came close to growling, absolutely wished he could punch Jasper in the face, but ultimately said nothing.

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You're not going to want to miss this! Be sure to put MeteorOnAMoonlessNight on alert so you can follow along with us. Fallen Angel begins posting Sunday, April 12.  

What we're reading in TLS this week:

We’ve compiled a great list with lots of new things this week and we’re excited to share it with you. Remember to leave the writers some love and let them know where they were recommended! Happy reading and stay safe!

♥ Six Dlbfive

Danger in New York by cristinaN
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11868710/1/Danger-In-New-York
A Corrupt district attorney and his daughter who pays the ultimate price for her father's betrayal. Two brothers at war and a family divided. Twins Edward/Anthony. Mobward. Mature content, mention of rape, abuse, drug use, prostitution, human trafficking, crime. Rated M

Don’t Delete the Kisses by iambeagle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13537868/1/Don-t-Delete-The-Kisses
When Bella receives a provoking message from a stranger on Instagram, intrigue ensues. Who is this Masen person? And what the hell does he want? Rated M

Exposed by kcd2239
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7329957/1/Exposed
An influenza pandemic occurs when a new virus appears against which the human population has no immunity, resulting in epidemics worldwide with enormous numbers of deaths and illness. The story of two strangers surviving when they only have each other. Rated M

Junebug by shouldbecleaning
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13531750/2/Junebug
There are certain dates that stick in the collective memory of people; certain events that stay with you no matter your age. Not birthdays, anniversaries, or death days, but something similar. A life-changing event that deeply affects you and your family. The first for me, July 5, 1976, is a day I will always remember. That was the day Bella Swan went missing. Rated M

Milk Teeth by Sparrownotes24
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11793793/1/
England 1991. Indie rock and bombs, fire and riots. We partied and ran wild, trying to find ourselves amongst the ashes. I found a lot more than that. Rated M

Scotch, Gin, and the New Girl by wtvoc
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4561940/1/Scotch-Gin-and-the-New-Girl#
Les Liaisons Dangereuses, je crois. We were Cruel Intentions. We are Gossip Girls. We do not care. At all." all-human. Rated M

Star in Your Sky by Wonwordful
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8151839/1/Star-in-Your-Sky
It wasn't every day that Bella volunteered to be vampire gourmet. The last thing she expected was for him to kidnap her and take her on an adventure instead. Who was he and how were they connected? It was hard to have fun while tangled up in a web of secrets, schemes and some very dangerous ancients. Rated M

Stregoni Benefici by Giselle-lx
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6437236/1/Stregoni-Benefici
Carlisle Cullen has always been different—a frustrating son to a distant father; an enigma to the rulers of his world. But when he faces the biggest decision of his immortal life, he's forced to grapple with the moments that have shaped him most. When you've lived your whole life among killers, what kind of man do you choose to become? Pre-Twilight canon. Rated M

The Bookkeeper by trainwreque
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12320808/1/The-Bookkeeper
CIA agent Bella Swan lives a meticulous, by-the-book life. Her world is turned upside down after she's given a high profile case. Does she tell the truth, or does she continue to lie to the man she's fallen in love with in order to bring down one of the worlds biggest crime bosses? AH. Rated M. Canon. Rated M

The Intern by JA Mash
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13534049/1/The-Intern
Bella is the hassled yet eerily efficient assistant to Edward Cullen, who, let's face it, has every right to be that smug. Rated M for lemons and language. Rated M

True Love: A Twilight Fairy Tale by hikingurl
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13540971/1/True-Love-A-Twilight-Fairy-Tale
Can the secret of True Love be taught? When Isa volunteered to enter the ice mountain and teach the cold prince trapped inside the secrets of true love, she thought it was to end the curse that made life so miserable for her poor village. But the frozen mountain holds secrets for her to learn, too. Can True Love transcend time? Rated M

Waves of Hope by CiaraShayee
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13528006/1/Waves-of-Hope
The waves of hope can be unforgiving, but they're really just hoping that their journey will be smooth sailing. The Jackson Bay Series - book two. Rated M

Flash Fic Friday

FLASH FIC FRIDAY IS BACK!

Huge thanks to all of the lovely writers who contributed to last week’s Flash Fic Friday prompt. We had so much fun, we want to do it again!

What’s a Flash Fic?

Basically it’s a spur of the moment, scene or story prompted by gifs, pictures, words, or quotes.

How does it work?

Each Friday, TLS will post a picture prompt to the blog. Using the image, we are asking writers to submit 100-300 words ONLY – no more, no less. Please leave your submission in the comment section at the bottom of the post using this format:

- Penname

- Link to your FFN profile

- Your wonderful 100-300 words

Is this a contest/competition?

No, but we are hoping to inspire words from writers and smiles from readers during this period of social distancing.

So flash us!

Give us some dirty words with a side of sizzle. Make us swoon from sweetness. Or if you love angst, make it hurt so good.

Here’s the prompt I selected for this week. Make sure to incorporate it into your submission:

Happy writing!
XOXO
Lay


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