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Bio:
Bella's first assignment as a journalist is to uncover the truth about Christian Polygamy. Dr. Edward Cullen is a small town doctor who lives his life by his own sets of rules. Edward and his wives live a lifestyle that many may not understand. After Edward treats Bella he invites her into his home, where Bella learns more than what she bargained for. How will her first assignment impact the rest of her life?
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, Non-Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward, Edward/Alice, Edward/Rose
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 162668 Read Count: 153107
Date: 07 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Everything On The Table
please please please tell me that the next chapter Edward and Bella will tell the others that they're dating *cute pout*
Author's Response:
Yes the fact that they are dating will come next chapter... Let the drama begin
Date: 15 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Risky Business
I don't think it was too much at all :) After all a little break from Edward/Bella interaction is good. However, I do hope that there is plenty of Edward/Bella interaction just them two is in the future ;)
Author's Response:
There will be some Edward/Bella but I think there is some girly time coming up first....
“Swan! I wanted that file ten minutes ago, on my desk, it’s outside my door, are you blind?!” “No Cullen, I cannot see your office, because yes, I AM blind and I don’t want to walk in and listen to you with Tanya Denali!”
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: To Read
Chapters: 29 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 164515 Read Count: 53868
Date: 22 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Complications and Awkward Conversations
Thanks for the update :) the chapter was good
Date: 21 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 21: Element of Surprise
Oh yeah, I really liked this chapter :) nice mystery/cliff hanger at the end and very nice, hot, lemon :D
Date: 01 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 23: Friends and Foes
awesome chapter :D
Author's Response:
I'm pleased you liked it, thanksfor reviewing. Aurora
How can a woman go on after learning that the love of her life has
committed one of the ultimate wrongs. Bella will have to fiind out for herself
after she learns who Edward truly is. Will she love him regardless of his
flaws?
Banner courtesy of RachelCullen77. Thank you wifey!
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: Drama, Romance
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 21 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 68332 Read Count: 37494
Date: 31 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 14: Music
Beautiful, amazing, inspiring, tear-jerking awesomeness! :D I cried so much! I really loved the lyrics, they're all songs that I like (the country songs more so :p). Can't wait for the next update! ;D
Author's Response:
Thanks for reading my little story. Here is the James interview. Enjoy!
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Date: 09 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Confessions
Noooo! This story can't be wrapped up! Bella needs to forgive Edward (or not, but it'd be cool if she does ;p ) and have his baby! It's the least she deserves!
Ha, if it were me, if I did take my...'partner', 'significant other, 'boyfriend' back, I'm very sorry to say that I'd 'like' Parker, even 'love' him somewhat, but I would never treat him as he should. It's not very Christian of me I know, but I'm human and I can tolerate only so much. I mean, how fair is it that Bella wants to have a baby and marry Edward so bad and instead Edward cheats on her and has a child with his mistress. Not effing fair.
Anyway, this has been a great story :D btw, is there going to be a sequel? Because this story is a 'sequel-y' story. I don't know why, it just is. Thanks for writing an awesome piece of fanfiction! :D
Date: 10 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 18: Changing Tides
This was an amazing chapter! I can't wait to read the endings. I wish the story didn't have to end, but if the endings are as good the chapters, then I really can't wait! :D Even if there's a possibility that I might hate both or whatever :p
Date: 11 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 20: The Dance
Ya know, I think that the first ending was indeed the first ending. But hey, I could be totally wrong. I loved the first ending best though. This one seemed, idk. It just didn't fit as well as the first one. So yeah. :)
After finding a child abandoned on the streets of Seattle, Bella Swan raises him as her own. What happens to their lives when his biological family is finally found?
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's Read Stories, Finished, My all time favorites, Drive's Stories to read that are Completed and Not completed, Lady Luciole's Favorites TwiHu, Stories I've Already read, My Favorite Stories, Misstoria's Stories to Read, J's Read and Loved Stories, My favs past present and future
Chapters: 38 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 145849 Read Count: 211498
Date: 23 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 22
Love it :)
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog! (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
A huge thank you to everyone who sent their birthday wishes and/or nominated Jack & Parachute in the Twilight Original Character Awards! If you'd like to jump up and nom an OC that you love, do eeet!
XoXo
Shel
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She watched her son carefully as he made his way downstairs, with Alice by his side. Something wasn't right. Sure, he was smiling and acting jovial, but there was something that was just off. Their gazes met and her worry increased exponentially. Jack's eyes were dull and missing his usual spark.
She pulled him quietly to the side and whispered in his ear.
"What's wrong, baby?"
He smiled genuinely at her and shook his head.
"Nothing, Mom. I'm just a little nervous."
She narrowed her eyes and nodded, although she wasn't convinced that he was telling the truth, but starting an argument right now wasn't really an option at the moment.
Date: 25 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 12
very good chapter :D I can't wait to see how they will work out the living situation.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! Just in case you're unaware, the story updates every Friday and I post teasers on Mondays. The latest teases are up on the Parachute Blog as we speak! This past weekend was absolutely crazy and hectic for me, so I wouldn't be looking for Parachute to update early this week! Friday around 1:00 PM, EST will more than likely be when it posts!
I love you guys and I'm always happy to hear your thoughts, whether it's on FB, Twitter, the Blog or the Twilighted thread. You guys rock my world!
<3 Shel
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As Bella yawned and stretched, her hand hit something soft and feathery. She opened her eyes and saw her fingers resting on auburn hair. Warm green eyes smiled happily at her. She sat up quickly and glanced around the room before turning back to the person in her bed.
"What are you doing?" she asked, slightly confused at his presence.
Date: 30 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 23
amazing as always :)
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The Monday teasers are up on the Parachute Blog! http://kitsushel.blogspot.com
Don't forget to nominate your favorite OC character and their story in the Twilight Original Character Awards! If you'd like to jump and nom an OC that you love, the link is up on the blog and on my profile! Keep Jack and Parachute in mind if you decide to head over there, but if not, we'll still love you anyway! =)
♥ Shel ♥
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"Are you bored, too, Mom?"
Bella huffed and sat back. "Yeah, so sue me."
Jack looked around the room and then back at his Mom. "How about we make a quick escape."
She cocked her head to the side. "Go on, you've intrigued Mother."
Date: 04 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 14
oh snappers! A cliffy *pout* :p good chapter
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The Monday teases are up on the Blog (kitsushel.blogspot.com) as we speak! PLease come join us for the Twitter #readalong on Friday at 8:00 pm, CST! Directions are up on the Blog! Don't hesitate because you've never done one before, neither have I, but I'm going to be there! I'll be happy to answer any questions or if anyone needs anything clarified!
Love you guys! See you all on Friday with Chapter 15!
XoXo
Shel
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Bella sat down next to Edward on one of the front porch swings. She turned and leaned her back against the side, pulling her right leg up and underneath of her. He turned his head slightly and smirked at her.
"How does it feel to be an old man?" she asked, trying to hide her smile.
He smiled widely and shook his head. "I'm not old."
Bella laughed and shook her head. She noticed that his smile fell as he stared off into the sunset. She nudged him with her foot and he turned to give her a small, sad smile.
"In my mind, I feel like I'm still 22," he sighed. "I haven't really celebrated a birthday in almost five years."
Date: 18 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 16
Very nice :)
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The Monday teases are up on the Blog (http://kitsushel.blogspot.com) as we speak, so check them out if you'd like! The next Outtake, titled: Save Me San Francisco, is looking to be up Wednesday at this point. I though it'd be up sooner, but I got sidetracked, lol.
Listen, I love you guys, which is why I take the time to reply to everyone who reviews and post the teasers and pics to the Blog. It's why I do silly little things, like posting polls and questions via Facebook and Twitter. I want you guys to feel like you are a part of the story. I hope I'm succeeding!
<3 Shel
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Bella laughed brightly during their back and forth banter, but noticed Emmett's stiff posture out of the corner of her eye. She bit her lip and decided that there was no time like the present to find out just what his problem was. She looked up into Edward's face and smiled.
"Do you think you could go check on Jack, to make sure he remembers his helmet and pads? He has a tendency to forget things when he gets excited."
Edward nodded and grinned before turning and heading up the stairs. When he was out of sight, she whirled to face Emmett and put her hands on her hips.
"What is your problem?"
"I don't know what you're talking about," he replied in a voice as blank as his face. She narrowed her eyes and took a step forward, so she wouldn't have to raise her voice.
"Yes, yes you do. I want to know what problem you have with me, that makes you feel the need to glower at the back of my head whenever you don't think I'm looking. Pretty soon Edward or Jack are going to notice, too, and I'll be damned if I let that happen. Both of them have already been hurt too much without adding you to the pile."
Date: 24 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 17
dun dun duuuuun! :D
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The Monday teases are up on the Blog (http://kitsushel.blogspot.com) as we speak, so check them out if you'd like! The teaser this week isn't much, but the one on the Blog is more exciting, lol. I've been driving myself crazy trying to get my O/S for the All Hallow's Eve contest finished, so I wouldn't get your hopes up for an early posting this week, sorry! See you guys on Friday!
<3 Shel
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Jack curled up with Bella on the couch opposite of Edward, who was propped up with a ton of pillows. Her hand absentmindedly ran through the boy's hair and he hummed a contented sound. She heard a soft laugh come from Edward and looked up to see that he was smiling adoringly at her and Jack.
'Is it worth it?' She thought. 'Is potentially falling in love with him worth the heartache I'll feel at the end of the summer?'
His eyes moved up to hers and sent her a brilliant smile that made her breath catch in her throat.
The better question to have asked would have been, if it was even possible to avoid it happening any longer.
Date: 20 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 21
I agree :) This was a very good chapter, as always :)
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The next chapter should be up sometime this afternoon! I completely forgot how busy this week was in RL when I decided to do the double update, lol! But, no worries because it's off with Stratan the amazing now! Oh, and have you checked out the Blog teasers yet? Chapter 22's is up if you want that to tide you over! http://kitsushel.blogspot.com
You'll have to forgive me because Saturday is my birthday, lol. Isn't that a rule somewhere? ;-) Love you guys and I hope to get the chapter out to you soon! I haven't missed a Friday yet and I don't plan too!
<3
Shel
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"So, wait a minute," the younger woman interjected. "Jack's my nephew, but I have to go through you to talk to him? That's bullshit."
"Irina," Diane said in a warning tone.
"No, don't 'Irina' me, Mom! How can you be fine with her keeping Jack from us? You're just as bad as Victoria," she snarled at Bella.
Date: 05 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 25
I can't wait to see how this progresses :D
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog now. (kitsushel.blogspot.com) One word for you: Charlie!
I know a lot of you get excited for updates and I want you to know that I get just as excited to post it for you, seriously! Your reviews make me smile, laugh and occasionally shed a tear. You guys mean so much to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving this story a chance in the first place!
Also of note, the Fandom for Preemies total has jumped to over $3,ooo raised for the March of Dimes! Freaking phenomenal! To those of who you won't be able to contribute, but still want to read the Jack Outtake, I'll be posting it on FFnet after Christmas sometime.
♥ Shel ♥
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Tanya sighed. "What happened after we left last night?"
Emmett's lips quirked, trying to fight a smile. "Mom sucker punched Victoria when she started running her mouth again."
"Esme!" Bella gasped and glanced at Esme, who looked proud of herself.
"What? She deserved it. I only regret not doing it sooner."
Bella shook her head and tried to hide her giddy smile at the thought of Victoria spread out on the ballroom floor.
Date: 13 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 26
awesome as always (talk about alliteration huh? ;p)
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog now. (kitsushel.blogspot.com) Don't shoot me, okay?
I've been working on an Emmett Outtake for Parachute to be used in the 30 Days of Emmett, a series of One Shots, Outtakes and Drabbles featuring Emmett, which is hosted by AccioBourbon, Hmonster4 and Theheartoflife. It's already started off with a bang! Our Outtake will appear there on 12/3 and post to Parachute's Outtakes a few days later. Enormous kudos to these ladies for showing Em some love! =)
♥ Shel ♥
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Charlie squeezed Bella and she melted against her father's side in comfort. When his flight to Seattle was called, Charlie leaned down and kissed her on the cheek.
"I'll see you in a few weeks, baby girl. Everything will work out fine, you'll see," he told her quietly.
"Thanks, Daddy," she whispered in his ear. Charlie grinned and reached out to shake Edward's hand.
"Edward, it was good to meet you, son. Take care of my family, you hear?"
Edward smiled sincerely. "With my life, Chief."
The two men exchanged a look and Charlie nodded, before looking at Jack and holding open his arms. The boy hugged his grandfather tightly.
"I'll see you soon, Pops! Tell Seth and Nana and Leah that I miss them!"
"I will, kiddo. I promise," Charlie responded, blinking away tears.
Date: 19 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 27
This story just gets better and better :D
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are already up on the Blog now. (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
I just posted a O/S to my FFnet account called "I'm not that Girl." I'm proud to announce that it won one of the two First Place spots in the Public Vote for the FanFicAddicts Anon 100 Pictures contest!
Also peaking of oneshots, I have another one in the OSS Contest called "Misery Business." It's my second time writing a lemon, so consider it preparing for your Parachute one. ;-) Check it out - vote and leave some love for the authors, even it's not for me!
♥ Shel ♥
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"What has you smiling so beautifully?" Esme asked curiously, just before the flight attendants announced that they were free to exit the plane.
Bella wasn't sure exactly how to respond. Edward wanted to be the one to sit down and explain his desire to relocate to his parents. Plus, nothing was set in stone, like he himself has said. She decided to go with the partial truth.
"I was just thinking about Jack and Edward. I thought my life was complete with Jack, but Edward adds a whole other dimension. I can't picture our lives without him."
Date: 27 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 28
how sweet and cute and amazing :D
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are already up on the Blog now. It's pretty, umm, hot? (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
Just a couple of things before I leave you with your teaser! Parachute is up for two Avant Garde Awards, Best Bella and Best Kid. Voting ends on the 4th so please vote if you can! We have some tough competition!
Also, we've been nom'med for three Original Character Awards! Mostst Original Plot as well as Jack for Best Offspring and Best Male! It's going to be super tough against A Rough Start's Anthony, who is one of my fave kiddos! But, alas, I do love Jack more! Voting for those open up on 12/1!
♥ Shel ♥
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"Jack?" Bella called anxiously. Her head whipped from side to side frantically. "Jack!"
Edward's hand squeezed her tightly as he pulled her towards the customer service department. The crowd was heavy with people and her heart pounded in her chest painfully. She pulled her hand away and started to push through the crowd, heading back towards where she last saw her son.
"Bella, wait!" Edward called, but she was too far gone in panic to listen.
She stopped for a minute and tried to think clearly. What would Jack most want to see in this store?
Immediately thinking of the answer, Bella tore off towards the escalators.
Date: 17 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 31
*groan* *huff* I guess I could wait*grumble*. ;p great chapter though :D
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog. (kitsushel.blogspot.com) Sorry these went out a few days late, but I was busy working on EPOV to go hand-in-hand with the next chapter, so I hope I'm forgiven. The next chapter should be up in a few hours and the Outtake sometime this weekend. ;-)
I'm so sad to see Parachute ending soon. It's been my baby for the past six months and I'm so thankful and grateful to each one onf you who has walked this journey with me! I'm not a big fan of angst or unnecessary drama, so our loose ends are starting to become tied up with Chapter 32. I only anticipate another 6 or so chapters before we're all finished. *sad face*
Parachute ended up winning the 3 Original Character Awards that it was up for, so much love and adoration to everyone who voted! Voting for The Avant Garde Awards ends on the 26th.
♥ Shel ♥
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Victoria flew at Bella, pushing her forward as the other girl struggled.
"Stop it!" Victoria whispered. "Unless you want to fucking die, then keep right on fighting me."
Bella ceased to move and felt Victoria's hands pulling at the knot in the rope around her wrists. "Why are you helping me?" she asked in confusion.
"I may be a shitty mother, but I'm not a killer, Bella. We've got to get out of here. He's come unhinged."
"Really, Vicki? Is that what you think of me?" James voice echoed throughout the room.
Victoria froze just as the knot slipped away and Bella felt her hands come loose. She fought the fire in her shoulders and kept her hands together so that James wouldn't realize that she was free. Victoria's ice blue eyes were large with fear as she turned to face her lover.
***NOW COMPLETE***
Bella Swan had led a very ordinary life. She'd married her college boyfriend only to be betrayed when he left her for another girl. After the death of her father, she pulled out a map and threw a dart. The implications of that one simple act would surprise her beyond her belief. She found a home...she found a job...could she find love again after surviving a cheating husband? Only time will tell. What secrets will the beautiful stranger she meets have and how will she deal with them?
AH/OOC. Canon pairings, with twists. NC-17 for dirty language, a smattering of BDSM, and the usual lemony goodness. If you wouldn't read it with your mother standing over your shoulder, you shouldn't be reading it at all!
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, My All-Time Favorites, Ageise02 Current Reads, Single parents , I Whitlock's read , My all time favorites, Amberina's Completed Favs List, G8or Favor8s Read, Stories Read by CNYBella, My Favorite Stories, My favs past present and future
Chapters: 38 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 258357 Read Count: 183776
Date: 14 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15 - As the Condom Breaks...
very very good chapter. Ha ha by the way *raises hand and waves it* I was one of the ones that thought that Bella was pregnant :p
Date: 08 Jan 2011 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25 - Beginning to Heal
I'm glad that they're mending things, but I don't like the way it's being done. For one, it seems that Bella has control issues herself. She's making do Edward all of the mending, even though she also made mistakes in the end. When Edward first suggested that he be the one in control in the bedroom, he also offered her an out and said that he could live with not being in control and stuff but SHE decided not to take it. Now, she's all 'ewww he liked to control me. He has issues.' blah blah blah. I'm sorry, but right now Bella is not my favorite character at the moment. Another good example is the eating disorder. She wanted to control her pain, so she didn't eat. I'm sorry, but she has issues herself. She's slefish, and immature. Like Esme said, SHE decided to leave. But is Bella owning up to that mistake? Nope. Anyway, great chapter :D
Date: 12 Jan 2011 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26 - The Next Phase
Very awesome that Bella finally realized she's just as guilty :D great chapter