What we're reading in TLS this week:

TLS is extremely excited to kick off the Christmas & Holiday Season by bringing you a reading recommendation list chocked full of holiday goodness! This is the first of three posts that will give you plenty of reading material to get you in the spirit. As always, remember to let the writer know where you saw them recommended when you leave them some holiday love in the form of a review. Now cuddle up with a cookie and some hot cocoa and enjoy. Stay safe out there

 ♥ Six Dlbfive 

A Christmas Restoration by A Cullen Wannabe

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6565965/1/A_Christmas_Restoration
When single Mom, Bella, took her children to Colorado for their visitation with their father, she never dreamed she would find something unexpected in a winter storm. Can Edward heal Bella's wounds and restore her faith in men, love, and herself? Rated M 

A Christmas Wish by Lozz.of.London
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13746821/1/A-Christmas-Wish
One little boy’s wish, one exhausted single father, and one woman who will change both of their lives, for the better. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Bella is in for a whole lot of naughty and nice. A whirlwind festive romance. A story of love, friends and family. AH ExB Rated M

A Home for the Holidays by CullensTwiMistress
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9894140/1/A-Home-for-the-Holidays
Bella's roommate, Kate, offers her a place to stay during Christmas break. Unfortunately for Bella, Kate's dad is kind of hot. Attraction, UST, and a meddling daughter may just bring these two together. Rated M 

Blue Christmas by Amoredjenaue
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7643048/1/Blue-Christmas
"You know, they say love is blind. Well I say sometimes those loved are blind." Two best friends, so many missed opportunities, but will one holiday bring them together again? Rated M

Christmas Duets by musegirl
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8824884/1/Christmas-Duets
Bella has been the personal assistant to music and movie star, Edward Cullen for over a year. She's also hopelessly in love with him. When she sings with him for a Christmas show, will she find he returns her feels or end up alone under the mistletoe? Rated M

Christmas Liaisons by Lolo84
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12283858/1/Christmas-Liaisons
'Tis the season to be jolly. To give and to appreciate. To spend time with family and all that jazz. Not to wind up in bed with my ex-husband, which is exactly what I did, all because of a not so simple wish from our youngest daughter. Rated M 

Christmas With the Cullens by BlueIsSoul
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4695668/1/Christmas-With-the-Cullens
Ever since she can remember, Bella Swan has spent her Christmas with the Cullens. This Christmas its time to sort out those Edward related "complications". But what happens when Edward has a new introduction to make? Rating: M 

Christmastances by PlanetBlue
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12284423/1/Christmastances
"I like her, Emmett. And I like the idea of her." Rated M

Footprints in the Snow by cosmogirl7481
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7610974/1/Footprints-in-the-Snow
"An hour from now, when the snow falls again, it will be like we weren't even there. But we will remember." A story of unrequited love, and how the things we keep silent can hurt us and the ones we hold closest. Rated M

If You Give a Firefighter a Christmas Cookie by ghostreader24
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4695668/1/If-You-Give-a-Firefighter-A-Christmas-Cookie
Thanks to one of her many odd jobs, Bella knows exactly what she wants for Christmas this year—Edward Cullen, wrapped with a bright red bow. *A holiday gift for Midnight Cougar - Voted No. 6 in the Top 10 fics completed in January 2020 by visitors of www . twifanfictionrecs . com  Rated M 

It Must Have Been the Mistletoe by KristenLynn
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/6586494/1/It-Must-Have-Been-the-Mistletoe
Edward has avoided Bella—and her annoying crush—for three years. This year, an encounter under the mistletoe at the Chief's Christmas Eve party changes everything, in ways neither of them expected. Rated M 

Love Is All You Knead by aushapasha
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13750200/1/Love-Is-All-You-Knead
When Seattle baker, Bella Swan returns to Forks for thanksgiving, she doesn't expect to meet handsome, single dad, Edward Cullen. As sparks fly, Bella must make some difficult decisions about her life and her bakery. Will it be a disaster or will it turn out to be a Christmas miracle? *My take on a Hallmark Christmas movie* Rated M

Matchmakers and Mistletoe by Hopesparkles
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11020080/1/Matchmakers-and-Mistletoe
They had been friends forever, and when she poured her heart out to him, he made a promise he knew he could keep. Rated M

One More Christmas by Anhanninen 
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12815843/1/One-More-Christmas
Conceding defeat was never in Bella's plans, but things change during the fight for your life. She's counting down the days but has one last wish, which Dr. Pretty Eyes plans to fulfill. With a little of his Christmas magic, Bella may just find a reason to fight again. Rated M

Our Wreath by Edward’s Eternal 
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/10904058/1/Our-Wreath
Edward is lost without the woman he loves. Will a silent caller be the miracle he's been hoping for? Rated M

Sandcastles and Snowmen by Honeybeemeadows
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11774722/1/Sandcastles-and-Snowmen
Three days before Christmas, Edward needs an escape. From life. A red eye flight and rental car lead him to a beach in Mexico. He stumbles into a girl's bed for one night, but wakes up wanting forever. Sometimes, Christmas miracles aren't what we expect. Sometimes, the biggest gift comes in the smallest of packages. Sometimes, we build castles out of snow. Rated M

The Christmas Present by beegurl13
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8830995/1/The-Christmas-Present
Edward is Bella's best friend. He's also hopelessly in love with her. When Bella lands her dream job...in California...will he finally tell her how he feels, or will he let her go and hope that someday she'll return to him? Will Edward's Grandma take control and force them to see what they've been missing? A Christmas-y tale of secret love, big dreams & breaking hearts. Rated M

The Christmas Ship by Alisa Pearce
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11679078/1/The-Christmas-Ship
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 festive Seattle tradition bring magic and love back to his life? Rated M

The Red Coats by Ericastwilight
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9938576/1/The-Red-Coats
She loves the holidays. He loathes them. As new neighbors, they have to learn to tolerate each other. The problem for Edward is that she's irresistible in red. Can she bring the Grinch around in time to save him from a lonely New Year? Rated M

The Spirit of Christmas by RosieRathbone
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11608522/1/The-Spirit-of-Christmas
"Bah, humbug", the famous words of Mr. Scrooge, and this year stubborn Ebenezer is coming in the form of Edward Cullen who lives in regret and no longer experiences the same thrill of the holidays like he used to. But with a little help he is determined to change what went wrong and start again. After all, 'tis the season to be jolly. Rated M 

The Twelve Days of Christmas by pattyrose
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8837380/1/The-Twelve-Days-of-Christmas
On Christmas Eve, Edward Masen meets his girlfriend Rosalie's younger sister. The twelve days of Christmas will sure be interesting. Rated M 

This Christmas by BooksyBelle
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12242541/1/This-Christmas
Christmas time is here and apparently so is Cupid. Follow Bella and Edward as they find out how special falling in love can be during the most wonderful time of the year! Rated M

This Christmas Wish by MidnightLove87
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9953048/1/This-Christmas-Wish
Snow is falling and days are slipping by like sand through your hand. Edward finally takes time to stop and savor life, what happens to his perfectly laid out life when his son's Christmas wish sends him through a loop. Rated M

Time Lapse by PurpleC305
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12767086/1/TIME-LAPSE
As a photojournalist, Edward studies human emotion, but his own feelings are closely guarded. Bella hides nothing, her feelings as free and open as her heart. Frame by frame, Edward feels himself being pulled closer. But is he ready to step out from behind the camera and into life? Rated M

Willow by Aftrnoondlight
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6795048/1/Willow
First place winner in A Christmas to Remember contest - A quaint small town. A horse named Willow. Two lonely lovers. These are the ingredients of a DIVINE holiday romance. Rated M

Flash Fic Friday

FLASH FIC FRIDAY IS BACK!

A big shout out to all those who flashed us in October! 

With all the craziness going on in the world, we wanted to bring some of the fun back from the fandom heydays with Flash Fic Fridays.

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?

On Flash Fic 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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What we're reading in TLS this week:

We’ve dusted off a few old favorites and found a few new ones for this week’s rec list. We hope you enjoy these selections as much as we do. Please leave the writers some love in the form of a review and let them know where you saw them recommended! Happy Reading! Stay safe out there.

♥ Six Dlbfive

Cloak and Dagger by AnndrellesAnne

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13680416/1/Cloak-and-Dagger
Bella likes a quiet life, without drama, and certainly without all that mate crap that the world seems to revolve around. That won't be her. She has other plans and they don't involve having her head and heart messed up by hormones and matehood. Because she knows who her mate is. And if he ever finds out... Rated M

Five Days of Holiday Hell by ericastwilight
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13458452/1/Five-Days-of-Holiday-Hell
Bella has a love/hate relationship with the holidays. Don't get her started on office gossip and the company's Secret Santa. Five days of sneaking around to deliver gifts to someone she could barely tolerate is pure torture! When her first gift arrives, she wonders how someone got it right on the first try. By the second she considered joining WITSEC. Written4PandorasBoxisHeavy. Rated M

Flowers for Strangers by Olivejuice26
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13616990/1/Flowers-for-Strangers
Edward often visits his grandad's grave, but notices the neighboring grave of a young man always remains bare and unkept. He decides to leave flowers on the grave, which leads him down a path of tragic discovery and a chance meeting with a beautiful, young stranger, who may end up being what his life was missing. AH, Older Edward/Younger Bella. Rated M

Home for the Harvest by compass54
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11837767/1/Home-for-the-Harvest
Montana, 1000 feet above the Missouri River, was the last photo shoot before my vacation. The Cullen family, expanding the brand of their high-end whiskey, hired me to photograph their harvest. They chose an unknown male model to add sex to the campaign, and I knew working with an amateur would be a challenge. I never knew their seductive country boy would have me begging for more. Rated M

I Put A Spell On You by addict-writer
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13722587/1/I-Put-A-Spell-On-You
He had it all and lost everything in one night. She's trying to deal with her demons from her past. Does he have what she needs? Is she enough to heal him? Is she enough for him? Rated M

Keep the Tofurkey, Bring on the Beer! by MrsSpaceCowboy
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7778597/1/Keep-the-Tofurkey-Bring-on-the-Beer
Bella Swan wants an escort for Thanksgiving weekend. Edward Cullen wants a second chance. Charlie wants to know where Renee hid the key to his gun safe. Happy Thanksgiving! *First Place and Funniest Popular Vote in the Twilight of Craigslist Contest* Rated M

Little Lovebird by assilem33
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13631847/1/Little-Lovebird
"Do you want them to think you've just been wallowing in self pity the past six years? Come on, you've got bigger balls than that. Show them." Rated M

More Than Words by Sydney Alice
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7356436/1/More-Than-Words
A special, uncomplicated friendship is formed through email. What happens when their simple daily chats become more than just words on a computer screen? Rated M

Seventh and Pine by iambeagle
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8727265/1/Seventh-and-Pine
Eating food, drinking beer, and watching football are acceptable ways to spend your Thanksgiving Day. Wooing your niece's insanely attractive babysitter, however, is not.

Rated M

The Girl with the Golden Blood by Honeymoon Edward
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13665313/1/The-Girl-with-the-Golden-Blood
Only twelve individuals have been known to have the Golden Blood since its discovery in 1903. Isabella Black is about to discover she's unlucky number thirteen. Rated M

The Last of the Real Ones by bicyclesarecool
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13389589/1/The-Last-of-the-Real-Ones
"The world today is content to call the Vigilante an alien, a cyborg, a military experiment gone wrong. But I know the truth." A superhuman avenger and an empty young woman meet in free fall. Nothing will ever be the same. Rated M

Third Time’s the Charm by Sukiethree
https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13617683/1/Third-Time-s-the-Charm
Left pregnant and alone, Bella delivers a surprise to the paramedic who knocks on her door. My entry for The Perfect Date Contest. Rated M 

What we're reading in TLS this week:

Here’s the latest round of TLS approved recs just for you!  As always, be sure and leave them some love in the form of a review and let them know where they were recommended! Enjoy! Stay safe out there. 

♥ Six Dlbfive

An American Vampire in Chicago by Just4Ale

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4948421/1/An-American-Vampire-in-Chicago

Bella is a business school student when she meets Edward, a PhD student. Is this handsome stranger too good to be true? AU/Vampires/Humans. My vamps are slightly different from SM's. Indie TwiFic Award Winner! Rated M

Chance Music by aushapasha

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13730254/1/Chance-Music

Bella is one half of a famous music duo, Chance Music; but when Anthony Masen bails on their reunion tour, a nobody named Edward Cullen steps in. Can the new duo make it work on stage? And will they have more chemistry than Bella and Anthony ever did off stage? Rated M

Crosshairs: The Whole Story by Ericastwilight

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12460923/1/Crosshairs-The-Whole-Story

In Edward's world, family meant everything. Caught in the crosshairs of loyalty, corruption, and love, Edward had a duty to fulfill. This is the whole story. Rated M

Fake Boyfriend by assilem33

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13723230/1/Fake-Boyfriend

"Edward, I need a favor. I wouldn't ask, but I'm desperate." Rated M

Honest Liar by aWhiteBlankPage

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/8257657/1/Honest-Liar

Bella once told me that there was nothing braver than a flower growing through a crack in the sidewalk. I laughed because she was always giving feelings to things that don't feel. If she was standing next to me, I'd tuck the dandelion behind her ear. Or she'd blow on it and make a wish. A hundred wishes. Or maybe just one. Rated M

If You Give a Postal Worker a Love Note by ghostreader24

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13573053/1/If-You-Give-A-Postal-Worker-a-Love-Note

A year before Bella Swan became my girlfriend, I knew she was someone special, and for me it was love at first sight. *EPOV of If You Give a Firefighter a Christmas Cookie. Rated M

In the Mist by pattyrose

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13103588/1/In-the-Mist

1959: Alcatraz - The Rock. A prison island only a mile from San Francisco bay. A prison island almost always hidden by the Bay's dark mist. They say once you're on The Rock, you can't escape. And if you escape, you'll be found. We'll see about that. A short, Halloween Tale. Rated M

Memento Mori by MeteorOnAMoonlessNight

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13099212/1/Memento-Mori

She has spent her entire existence searching for the one who calls to her from within his mind. Pushing him into accepting her only sends them on a path to destruction. When the townspeople come for her, even her abilities are no match for the sunlight that sears her skin. Chained and weakened, with her execution looming, there is only one person who can save her. Rated M

My Perfect Asshole by MrsK81

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13615794/1/My-Perfect-Asshole

Reluctantly single, super reserved and a bit of a geek Edward meets polar opposite, Bella and she knocks him off his feet. Will he ground her or will she show him how things are in her world! AH fic from EPOV. Something relatively light hearted to help get me back into my groove... it has been missing for too long now! Rated M

Taste of Ink by Hotteaforme

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13621452/1/Taste-of-Ink

This summer was going to change everything. We just weren’t prepared for how much… Best friends navigating the ups and downs of their last summer before college. Rated M.

The Procedure by iambeagle

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13714341/1/The-Procedure

With the memories of each other erased, their futures are bright. Promising. With the memories of each other eliminated, they're nothing more than strangers. Rated M

The View from the Inside by PhoenixRN

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13702834/1/The-View-from-the-Inside

Ever since reconnecting with his estranged birth mother, Edward felt a calling to work in the prison system. When he gets an opportunity to do just that, he comes face to face with his past- the girl that got away. He couldn't help but wonder- what could Isabella Swan have done to land herself in prison, and why did she seem like she was barely holding it together? AH, ExB  Rated M

Thirst: A Vampfic Contest

Now Accepting Entries!

THIRST: A Vampfic Contest

because we can never get enough

Did you devour Midnight Sun but still want MORE? So. Do. We.

Give us your Vampwards. Hero? Villain? Somewhere in between? You decide. We want them all.

· Dark, dramatic, and delicious? Bring it on!

· Campy vampy? Yeah, baby!

· Protective, canon, waited-forever-for-love vampire? Um... yes, please!

We have a THIRST, and we want YOU to help us quench it.

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This is a one-shot contest.

All entries must include Vampire Edward, but he does not have to be the main character.

All entries must tell a complete story, not just the first chapter of a multi-chapter fic. This criteria is not intended to limit you from expanding after the contest. Please expand your story within the scope of the one-shot instead of outside it.

PLEASE NOTE: The judging criteria will be weighted most heavily on: Is the one-shot clearly a complete story? What is the quality of the editing/beta work?

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Length: 3,000 to 12,000

Genre: Any

Rating: M only. Readers, judges, and participants MUST be over 18.

Pairing: Any

Content Guidelines: No rape, incest, bestiality, pedophilia, or RPF. Submissions containing any of these elements will be disqualified upon receipt.

Number of Entries: 2 single entries per author OR 1 entry and 1 collaboration allowed.

All entries must be beta’d before submission and will be validated when received to ensure the criteria and a base level of quality (spelling, grammar and punctuation) are met. Entries may be returned for further editing upon advice of the validators. Revised entries must be received by the contest submission deadline. No exceptions.

Please remember this contest is ANONYMOUS. Feel free to publicize the contest as a whole. We would love for you to spread the word! But do not hint nor disclose the author, beta or pre-reader of any entries. Do not give any hints about word count, plotline, characters, or any other information that would identify the entry. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification of the entry.

Important Dates to Remember:

We will begin accepting submissions 10/31/2020. Submissions will close at 9 pm EST on 11/30/2020. Popular Voting from 12/3/2020-12/13/2020. Winners will be announced on Facebook and Twitter on 12/18/2020. Dates subject to change at Hosts' discretion.

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Secret Keeper

Jeaboo1

Judges

Jamie Michelle Mitchell

Shadow Masen

Hilary Bolton

Vagabonda Reads

Carrie ZM

Validators

Meg Iambeagle

Cejsmom Watson

Banners

Mina Rivera

Special Contest Consultant

Debralyn Six

Hosts

Hadley Hemingway & KJ Hawk

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Submissions should include the following in the header...

Contest entry for the Thirst Vampfic Contest

Title:

Name:

Twitter Handle:

Facebook Name:

Beta(s):

Prereader(s):

Summary: (optional- A standard "Contest entry for" will be used if no summary is included)

Disclaimer: The author does not own any publicly recognizable characters herein. No copyright infringement is intended.

Submit via email at: twific.thirst.contest@gmail.com

Qualifying submissions will be added to the contest page upon validation.

Questions?

Questions can be directed to Secret Keeper Jeaboo1 at twific.thirst.questions@gmail.com