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Bio:
What about me? I got my Bachelor's for Business but I realized that writing is my calling. I had been writing poems since I was ten and had attempted my first novel when I was fifteen. Right now, I'm writing and revising my novel.
I'm also at FictionPad with the same name (MarilagML)
One Bet. One Week. No Rules.
Bella bets Edward that after a week of some raw sexcapades he won’t want to stop. He bets her otherwise.
A slightly tongue in cheek smutathon and my first fan-fic.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human, Alternate Universe
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: My To Read List, Ageise02's Read Stories, Twilight - Read, G8or Favor8s Read, To Read
Chapters: 26 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 137672 Read Count: 315694
Date: 05 May 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20- Jigsaw
I wonder what would happen the next day. I can't wait.
Date: 24 May 2010 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21- Perfect Hands
Wow! Love it. :-) Edward and Bella finally getting their stuff right.
Date: 02 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22- The Lines Begin to Blur
OMG! They're quite possessive aren't they?
Date: 21 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23- Hologram
OMG! I feel for her. She just can't trust the fact that Edward won't cheat on her.
Date: 16 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24- Never Think
OMG! Bella is leaving.
Date: 06 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25- Echo
Wow! Edward and Bella are back. I think Bella deserved to tell Edward the truth.
Date: 13 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 26- Bad Romance
I love the ending. Is there gonna be an epi?
“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: 10 Jun 2011 Title: Chapter 12: I'd Rather Be With You
Legally speaking, Jacob was right. Any unwanted contact is considered an assault in the name of law.
Author's Response:
You're right, but from Jacob's point of view, he didn't totally nderstand the situation, and Bella didn't see it as an assault. Thanks for your review.
Aurora
Taking place in 17th century Europe, Princess Isabella, only daughter of King Charles I of Spain, faces her fate as her arranged marriage to Prince Edward, future King of England, approaches. The Prince is known for his indiscriminate cavorting with the ladies of his land, leading the Princess to fear that she will suffer the same fate as her mother and many other queens before and since, to be trapped in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful husband. Will Princess Isabella ever find happiness while bound to the fate of her birth? AH/OC/Eventual Lemons
Warning: This will be an NC17 story for later chapters.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, Finished, I Whitlock's read , Amberina's Completed Favs List, Completed Stories, Edwards Paradox Completed Favourites, Lilyellacullens want to read list!, J's Read and Loved Stories, mamih's favorites, TBR
Chapters: 30 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 92977 Read Count: 373175
Date: 12 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Confidante
OMG! I love the idea that Bella is able to express herself freely.
Date: 19 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Deceptively Beautiful
Is she pregnant?
Date: 24 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 17: The Dog and The Cobra
That was vicious of Tanya. I love Alice to death right now. Thanks for the update!
Date: 01 May 2010 Title: Chapter 18: The Brewing Storm
Poor Edward! He can't spend as much time as he wants with Bella. I think Bella is pregnant. :-)
Date: 03 May 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Aftermath
This is such a sweet chapter. Bella is jealous and Edward reassured her.
Date: 10 May 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Banished
I love the ending and I'm glad Tanya's kicked out. :-)
Date: 13 May 2010 Title: Chapter 21: Diplomacy and Alternative Forms of War
Very very clever.
Date: 17 May 2010 Title: Chapter 22: A Snake Hiding in the Garden
I like these women. Do not mess with them.
Date: 24 May 2010 Title: Chapter 23: Christmas Eve Surprises
Worth the wait. :-) This is a nice break from the other chapters full of tension.
Date: 31 May 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Clandestine Meetings
That is a twist! Who knew she didn't plan the murder?
Date: 07 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 25: Manipulation and Punishment
Wow! I love this chapter. I wish Emmett would have the land of Tanya's family.
Date: 09 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 26: Embracing the Crown
Alice's baby is coming! Isabella isn't too far off the name of a monarch so it's a good name for a girl. Just name them as you see fit. :-)
Date: 13 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 27: A Critical Choice
Wow! I like the fact that Alice had given birth without dying.
Date: 20 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 30: Epilogue
OMG! The ending is sad. I hate it when people have to die in the end but it's worth it.
What happens at Charlie's wedding is hot and unforgettable for Bella Swan. Charlie's best man has her moaning and melting everywhere from her father's living room to the coat closet at the rehearsal dinner. But great no-strings-attached sex suddenly becomes complicated. And what will happen when Bella meets someone else who just happens to be the best man's son?
NC-17 All Human/OOC
Sorry, but translantions on this fic are NO longer allowed.
Categories: Twilight, Non-Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Carlisle
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 112113 Read Count: 43561
Date: 22 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Epilogue: 1095 Days Later
Definitely love it.
After the Cullens leave Forks, a twist of fate lands Bella in Chicago in 1918. She thinks it's her second chance... a chance to build a life with a human Edward. But when she finds him, he's not quite what she expected... and Bella has some hurdles to overcome to create the future she's hoping for.
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, Ageise02 Current Reads, Finished, Love to drive's Stories to read set 2, My all time favorites, Lady Luciole's Favorites TwiSup
Chapters: 38 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 286920 Read Count: 60994
Date: 30 Apr 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 10: Of Raspberry Jam and Rivalry
Seriously, I choose the wolves. :-)
Author's Response:
Really? Lol! Well THAT would be a completely different story! :-)
Date: 28 May 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 14: Of Squealing Fangirls and Surprise Visitors
Finally! Alice.
Date: 04 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 15: Of Big Bows and Birthing Babies
Loving it. :-) Alice was here!
Author's Response:
Yes she is - so glad you liked it! :-)
Thanks for reading!
Date: 25 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 18: Of Chocolate Syrup and Charity Balls
OMG! James!
Author's Response:
I know! It's crazy, right? loL!
Date: 22 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 32: Of Prayer and Purpose
This is a sad chapter. I feel like crying.
Date: 16 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 21: Of Clearing Names and Coming Clean
Love the ending. I wonder why Bella didn't go for the kill. I think somehow Carlisle would be forced to change Edward no matter what, for Bella's sake this time. He'll be affected by Spanish flu again.
Author's Response:
Well, Bella's hoping to avoid that, but we'll just have to wait and see...
Thanks for R&R! :-)
Date: 24 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 22: Of Carousels and Cracker Jacks
Bella actually said yes quickly. I thought she'll wait for two months before saying yes.
Date: 30 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 23: Of Rings and Revelations
Gosh! Great to tell Edward what's gonna happen. Couldn't she have told him that he'll be frozen in time too?
Date: 15 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 31: Of Saying Goodbye and Saving a Life
I hope it works. Otherwise, Bella would have to go back in time and tell Edward to get his act together.
Date: 20 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 25: Of Announcements and Assumptions
Love it. Edward making his parents think that Bella is pregnant? It did work on their favor.
Author's Response:
Yes it did... embarrassing, but effective. :-)
Date: 27 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 26: Of Tombs and Tea Parties
Bella is truly ahead of her time. :-)
Date: 03 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 27: Of Promises and Pleasures
And they're married! :-)
Author's Response:
Yes... finally! LoL!
Date: 21 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 28: Of Baths and Beds
Bella telling everyone about the flu... That's a tabboo. She's changing the past.
Author's Response:
Yeah, she's worried about that, but she just couldn't leave without saying anything. She's following her instincts, which Alice told her she should do... we'll just have to see how it goes.
Thanks for reading!
Date: 01 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 29: Of First Days and Falling-Outs
It's all good in the end... I wonder how they'll fix the timeline.
Date: 08 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 30: Of Fear and Fate
The past is converging with the present. It's meant to be.
Date: 29 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 33: Of Running and Reality
Gosh! It really did happen.
Date: 05 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 35: Chapter 34: Of Truth and Trust
Separating from Bella was a joke. Edward shouldn't have done that.
Date: 13 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 35: Of Confessions and Committments
So good! I love the explanation--especially the butterfly effect.
Date: 27 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 37: Epilogue - Of Final Farewells and Facing the Future
A sweet, sweet story. I love it until the end.
A stalker is trying to get close to Edward Masen, a green-eyed 24 year old concert pianist.
He hires Elite Guardians to keep him safe from the one who is stalking him.
Bella Cullen is the owner/operator of the company.
She's also a 110 year old vampire.
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In the MYSTIC AWARDS:
GUARDING EDWARD WON FIRST RUNNER UP IN THE
CUTE CATEGORY:
Story that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy!
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, Brooklyn - to read
Chapters: 49 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 200652 Read Count: 30101
Date: 03 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 48: The Final Epilogue
This brings chills to my bones.
Author's Response:
I hope that was good!!!
I've been told by two other readers that they got goosebumps...so maybe it IS good?
Thanks for reading and reviewing, MarilagML
Kathei
Banner made by xrxdanixrx
Bella Swan is a 28 year old woman who is a narcotics detective for the Seattle Police Department. Bella is assigned to go undercover as a high school student to bring down a massive drug ring fronted by the elusive Drug Lord Aro Volturi. Bella soon finds herself falling for her English teacher Edward Masen...
Edward Masen is instantly attracted to this new student, but can't pursue a relationship with a young girl.
Will these two keep things in perspective or will their ethics be damned?
Based loosely on 21 Jumpstreet and Never Been Kissed
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, Drive's Stories to read that are Completed and Not completed, G8or Favor8s Read
Chapters: 35 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 191208 Read Count: 71564
Date: 09 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30
I love it! It's so sad but it's good.
Date: 27 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 33
OMG! He's about to propose!
Date: 06 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 34
Wow! Edward's proposal was sweet.
Author's Response: Aweee I went over my scenrios with E, but I think he just wanted to get her in his classroom again. LoL I'm glad you liked it, though. Thank you for sticking with me on this story...it means the world to me.
Dr Edward Cullen is a twenty-six year old single dad who is sexually frustrated until he meets his sister Alice's college roommate Bella Swan. Sparks fly over Thanksgiving weekend. Lemons. Collab with Robinated Cont of 1 shot for Ninapolitins DILF contest
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, Lady Luciole's Favorites TwiHu, Stories I've Already read, Brooklyn - to read, luv2write finished reads, My favs past present and future
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 113225 Read Count: 106330
Date: 19 May 2010 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12
I wanna rip Kate's head off right now.
Date: 06 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16
That's like a foreshadowing. Something bad would happen to Bella.
Date: 28 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17
I feel sorry about Bella. She shouldn't feel guilty about irt.
Date: 16 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20
I'm so glad with the happy ending. :-) The Cullen clan is growing.
Bella is graduating high school and looking for a Dom. Edward is the Head Master at her school and he is who she wants. Problem - he is married, has kids, a friend of Bella's fathers, 35 and oh! he isn't a Dom. Can she get him? - Maybe!
My entry for FF's Forbidden Lemon contest.
Banner inside chapter 1 to comply with Google ads requirements.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Domward's Dungeon, Ageise02's Read Stories, Bdsm stories only, I Whitlock's read , Love to drive's Stories to read set 2, My all time favorites, Amberina's Completed Favs List, My Favorite Stories, To Read , Fav BDSM Fics, My favs past present and future
Chapters: 22 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 210865 Read Count: 123432
Date: 17 Mar 2011 Title: Chapter 22: Fifteen Years Later
Sad. They died.
Author's Response:
Thanks for reading - Beth
Raised by her single father, Isabella Swan grew up in the land of men. Their favorite pastime when she was younger was to spend the night at the local dirt track, feeling the energy of the cars as they fought for position. Was it any wonder that eventually she would end up on the track herself?
Having paid her dues, Isabella (Izzy) Swan has made it to the big leagues, officially racing for a franchise in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Can she hold her ground against a track full of men who want to see her fail, especially her teammate Cocky Edward Cullen?
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Finished, I Whitlock's read , Love to drive's Stories to read, Amberina's Completed Favs List, Completed Stories, Stories I've Already read, Edwards Paradox Completed Favourites, mamih's favorites, TBR
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 103816 Read Count: 114431
Date: 11 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Unexpected Visitor
If this is Tanya the tomboy this would be funny. :-)
Date: 15 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Bold Exes and Unearthed Bravado
I love Tanya. It's so funny. Hey, thanks for not making Tanya a hateful hag like most ff's. :-)
Author's Response:
LOL...I've done both, but since in SF I made her the bane of their existence, I wanted to make her a fun situation that forced a little deeper communication. I think it was pretty well received. Glad you enjoyed it!
Date: 27 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 13: A Cosmic Event
Edward was so sweet. :-)
Date: 12 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Helpful Wagers
Tanya got in again? That was funny!
Date: 17 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 16: Additional Motivation
The scene when Shannon and Tanya asked Bella is quite funny. :-) Love it.
Date: 30 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 18: Rewards
Bella must've been really stressed.
Date: 31 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Meet The Parents
This is a sweet chapter. Carlisle is a little bit anal in my opinion.
Date: 05 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Growth of Understanding
Wow! Carlisle finally understood.
Date: 08 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 21: The Trouble With Money
Carlisle is so generous! That's a lot of money.
Date: 15 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 22: One Hiding Amongst Them
I have two guesses as to who would do that to Bella's car. First would be James. Second would be the Volturi (They might do something like that to discredit her).
Date: 28 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 25: Waiting on the Edge
Sweet chapter. James is just horrible! He caused the accidents.
Date: 01 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 27: The Definition of Bad Timing
Sweet! It just sucks for Bella not to be able to race though. I hope she still can after she gave birth with the baby (and after the nights without regular sleep ends but she had Edward there so it's gonna be just fine). :-)
Date: 02 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 28: Epilogue
Sweet. :-) Love the ending. :-)
After a night of celebration in Vegas, Bella finds herself married to the man who made her life a living hell for seven years. Follow her as she finds true love where she least expected it!
AU/AU OCC. Canon pairing. Rated M for future lemons.
Categories: Twilight, Canon Pairings, All Human
Characters: None
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: Ageise02's not read yet, LeslieWhitlock's completed & recommended read stories, I Whitlock's read , Amberina's Completed Favs List, Kuu Faves, Misstoria's Stories to Read, My favs past present and future , Kit's Must Reads!
Chapters: 50 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 315953 Read Count: 297697
Date: 16 Jan 2011 Title: Chapter 48: S: High School Reunion
Bella got the ultimate revenge!
Date: 28 Jan 2011 Title: Chapter 50: S: Epilogue
Edward's worse than Charlie.
Bella became convinced that she's destined for single life after she broke up with her first boyfriend, Edward Cullen, back in high school. Determined to be the President of her parent's company, she's prepared to do anything to have the job. However, what would she do if her parents only want her to do a simple thing; to get married to the son of their friends whose name just happens to be Edward Cullen?
Categories: Canon Pairings, Twilight, All Human
Characters: Bella/Edward
Genre: None
Language: None
TWCS Romance Contest: None
Series: None
Chapters: 30 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 61689 Read Count: 41118
Date: 18 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Reason Twenty-four
Wow! Can't wait until Bella and Edward finally get it. Is it gonna be over soon? It seems like this story is wrapping up.
Date: 22 Jun 2010 Title: Chapter 25: Reason Twenty-five
Wow! I love the babies! However, there's a crazy person out there right now. Three guesses. Either Jacob, Tanya or James.
Date: 08 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 27: Reason Twenty-seven
Quite an intense chapter.
Date: 31 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 29: Epilogue
I love this smooth talking Edward. :-) I'm glad the two of them reconciled.
Author's Response:
I love this Edward too. I can't believe we only got to see him for one chapter.
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
At least Jack was okay.
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: 08 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 19
Esme's plan worked. :-)
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The Monday teases are up on the Blog (kitsushel.blogspot.com) as we speak, so check them out if you'd like! I have it on good authority that it's a *squeal*-worthy one!
I play TwiFicTrivia on Twitter every Tuesday at 9 pm EST. It is so much freaking fun. Check it out if you get the chance! We had a bunch of new players this past week, so I figured I'd mention it one more time. I won't bring it up again for awhile.
=)
Shel
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Bella sighed and smiled, her eyes closed and facing the sky, as the classical notes of Tchaicovsky's 1812 Overture swirled around the air. She felt Edward's hand gently begin to play with her hair and she bit her lip to stifle a sigh. He had been nothing short of amazing today and she didn't want their date to come to a close any time soon.
She opened her eyes and turned her face slightly to the left.
Edward's fingers still held onto a strand of hair as he smiled down at her.
"Enjoying the concert?" he asked, in a low husky voice. She smiled widely and nodded happily.
Date: 15 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 20
Sweet. I like the movies part afterwards.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The next chapter should be up sometime tomorrow (well, later today, lol). It's a bit shorter than normal, but on the plus side, you'll be getting a full chapter again on Friday. Oh, and have you checked out the Blog teasers yet? There is doozy of a one up there this week! Plus the one for Chapter 22 will go up Wednesday night. (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
Thanks for all of the love and support!
=)
Shel
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Now that she had fallen in adoration with the Cullen clan, she couldn't imagine leaving them. But on the same token, she couldn't imagine leaving her own family and friends behind. The questions whirled around like a tornado, forcing her to blink back tears at their sudden force. She felt a nudge and turned to Esme, who was smiling at her.
"Hey, no frowning," she half-whispered. "Try to enjoy the day, sweetie."
Bella shook her head and smiled sadly. "I'm sorry, Esme. Too many thoughts running around in my head. I don't know what I'm doing."
Esme laughed lightly. "Oh, sweetheart! None of us know what we're doing. Life's a dance that we learn as we go. Everything will work out for the best, you'll see."
"How can you be so sure, Esme? I can't see how this will end happily."
Bella sniffed and looked down at her plate.
"How can I not, Bella? Fate stepped in and brought you to love and keep Jack safe. Fate brought you and Jack back to us. I can't help but be hopeful for the future, especially knowing that my grandson is alive and safe and loved."
Date: 23 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 7
Edward's coming!
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! I really appreciate you taking the time to read my story! I update every Friday and post teasers on Mondays. In fact, there is delicious little teaser, along with a Pic Tease, up on the Parachute Blog as we speak.
I added a separate story called "Parachute Outtakes" as a place to keep everything together! There's an outtake of the new car purchase and Jack's 8th birthday up right now! Check it out! Feel free to leave any suggestions for future outtakes in your reviews over there! As you can tell from this message, I respond to every single review because you guys rock my socks!
Also, as another head's up, Parachute's 1000th reviewer will get to choose the subject of one of the outtakes and maybe a little something else. It's the best way that I can think to to thank you guys for all of your love and support!
<3
Shel
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Charlie cast his line out into the lake, watching Jack out of the corner of his eye. It was obvious that the boy had a lot on his mind.
"Well, kid," Charlie started, "you look like you need someone to talk to. That's why we're out here. Nothing like the peace and tranquility of fishing to help clear your mind. I come out here a lot more now that you and your mom moved into your own place."
Charlie noticed that Jack flinched a little when he mentioned Bella. Jack sighed and continued to gaze out over the water.
"Will she?" he asked. Charlie raised an eyebrow.
"Will she what?"
"Will she still be my mom if we go to Chicago to meet my family?"
When Jack turned towards him, Charlie's heart broke at how the boy's eyes were filled with sadness. He cleared the emotion out of his throat.
"Of course she will. Bella will love you and consider you her son until the day she dies. One thing you gotta learn about us Swan's, Jack, is that when we love, we love forever, just like the actual birds. You'll always be a part of our hearts."
Charlie blinked back tears as Jack let his drip down his face.
"I don't want to leave you or mom, Pops. Please don't let them keep me!" he cried.
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Date: 30 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 8
This is sad. I don't want Bella to lose Jack.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! I hope you enjoy the double chapter this week! Look for Chapter 9 to post sometime tomorrow!
I just want to remind everyone that the 1000th reviewer on FFnet, as well as the 500th on Twilighted and TWCS, will get to choose the subject(s) for one of the Parachute Outtakes!
<3
Shel
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"Tanya suggested that we rent a hotel room for a week or so to see how things go. If they are good, then she knows a guy who can rent us a house to stay in for the summer." Bella rolled her eyes at the thought of Tanya and her "guys."
Charlie's eyes widened.
"So, you could possibly be gone for the whole summer?" he asked as he swallowed back his anxiety. He hadn't gone more than two weeks without seeing Bella or Jack for the past five years. Even then, most of the time they were only about a two hour drive away. Two and a half months suddenly seemed like an eternity to him.
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Date: 30 Jul 2010 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 9
OMG!!! I'm excited to see what would happen next. I hope that the Cullens don't throw a fit. Victoria Preston should be thrown in jail for negligence.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! I really appreciate you taking the time to read my story! I update every Friday and post teasers on Mondays. In fact, there is delicious little teaser, along with a Pic Tease, up on the Parachute Blog as we speak.
I have taken to calling you, my readers, "Verucas". A good number of you are so demanding and impatient, even though I update every week! It makes me feel so damned loved and I give you this moniker in adoration! You truly give me chills and warm my heart at the same time with every review you leave me! As you can tell from this message, I respond to every single review that is left for me because you guys rock my socks!
Parachute's 1000th reviewer On FFnet was given the option to choose the subject of one of the outtakes and she deferred the choice to my judgement, so I will continue to listen to ideas and then maybe post a poll to see what you guys as a whole would like to see. The 500th reviewers on Twilighted and here will also be extended the same deal, since I want no one to feel left out!
Oh, and one more thing! An awesome Veruca named Phoebe started Parachute a thread on the Twilighted Forum! The link is up on the blog if you need it! In addition, thanks to many of you, Parachute was named as FanFic Addicts Fic of the Month! Super-freaking-yay!
I love you guys something fierce and I hope this next chapter lives up to your expectations of the first Cullen meeting!
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Esme's gaze went back and forth between Bella and Jack. She could clearly see the love that wound between the two of them and a million questions started to swirl around her.
"How?" she asked, as tears started to trickle from her verdant eyes. "What happened? How did you find him? How long have you known we were his family?" Both she and Carlisle looked at Bella expectantly.
"It's very long story," Bella chuckled, humorlessly. "Let me start at the beginning."
Bella started to tell the Cullen her tale, starting with finding Jack in the alley and taking him to the police station. She didn't get very far. They were interrupted with the sound of the front door opening and a loud voice calling out of the foyer.
"Mom! We're here!"
Bella felt something tighten in her stomach as she prepared to come face to face with Jack's father. Her nerves were at an all-time high and she briefly wondered if Dr. Cullen could prescribe her something to help prevent an ulcer from forming.
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Date: 06 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 10
Edward! I'm thinking it'll be love at first sight.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! For those of you who are new to the story, I update every Friday and post teasers on Mondays. The latest teases are up on the Blog (http://kitsushel.blogspot.com/) as we speak. I know everyone's excited about Edward finally showing up! I am too, lol! I love reading your reactions to the chapter and answering your questions!
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"I could have left him at that police station and let the damn state take care of it, but I didn't. I stood up and chose to do it. I had to make difficult decisions on a daily basis. Things that I shouldn't have had to worry about, but I did. Because I loved him. For the past five goddamned years, I've loved him and I've made sure that he was fed and clothed and taken care of. I made sure that he had to best education that I could afford and that he knew that he was loved. I've bled, sweat and cried over this child. So screw you, Mr. Cullen, and the horse you rode in on," she seethed in fury.
Date: 13 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 11
Oh, no! Poor Edward. I'm glad that he found Jack again but it looks like he's gonna have a heart attack.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! For those of you who are new to the story, I update every Friday and post teasers on Mondays. The latest teases are up on the Blog (http://kitsushel.blogspot.com/) as we speak, along with some new pictures from this upcoming chapter! We're up to 428 reviews here, so I wanted to remind everyone that the 500th reviewer here will get to pick the subject of one of the Outtakes, just like the 1000th on FFnet and the 500th on Twilighted did. Thank you again for all of your love and support!
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"Wait, you're staying in his house instead of the hotel? Bella, is that really safe? I mean, I know you want to make everyone happy, but you've gotta think about your own safely, seriously!" Alice chastised.
"Calm down, woman. It's his parents house, which is enormous and beautiful. I figured it would be fine, since I was calling you and Dad to let you know where I would be. Just in case you needed somewhere to start looking for the body."
"Bella, do not joke about this! I am going on record as saying that I completely disagree with this decision."
"Duly noted, Alice."
Date: 20 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 12
Sad story for Edward.
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: 27 Aug 2010 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 13
Esme's story was a sad one. I'm glad she adopted Edward anyway. Does he know he's adopted?
Author's Response:
{The story will touch more on that subject later, but yes he knows all of the details and he considers Esme as 100% his mother}
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!
My computer is having issues at the moment, but I don't anticipate any delays for Friday! I normally respond to reviews on Monday afternoons, but said computer issues kept me from it until today!
Hope you enjoy the teasers!
XoXo Shel
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The pair got lost in each other's eyes until they were interrupted by the pounding of feet on steps.
Jack skidded to a halt in the hallway at the top of the stairs. He looked between his parents curiously, not quite sure what to make of them standing so close to each other. He walked over to his mother's side and looked up at his father.
"Is everything okay here, Mom?" he asked Bella, while never taking his eyes off of Edward.
Bella suppressed a giggle at Jack's attempt at bravado. She placed a hand on her son's shoulder, which caused him to look up at her. She smiled at him and nodded.
"Everything is just fine, Jack. We were just about to head outside."
Date: 03 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 14
Edward's falling in love with Bella. But first, she had to deal with Jasper.
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!
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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: 17 Sep 2010 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 16
Demetri is such a flirt.
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
WTF? What is Marcus up to?
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: 01 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 18
At least Marcus wants to do the right thing. Edward and Bella need to quicken their pace a little I think.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The Monday teases are up on the Blog (kitsushel.blogspot.com) as we speak, so check them out if you'd like!
Just a silly little note, I play TwiFicTrivia on Twitter every Tuesday at 9 pm EST. It is a ton of fun and very cool. Check it out if you get the chance!
<3 Shel
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Esme's eyes turned hard and her lips formed a frown.
"Well, then, I guess there's nothing left to say, is there?" She said in a cold voice.
"Esme, please. I'm not trying to hurt you," Bella replied softly. She had expected this reaction, but it still stung.
"It's a little too late for that now, Bella." Esme stood from her spot behind her desk and silently left the room.
Date: 19 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 21
I feel bad for Jack calling his mother by her first name. That woman really hurt him.
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!
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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: 29 Oct 2010 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 23
Why is Jack nervous? Did something happen?
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: 02 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 24
Poor Jack! He's suffering from post-traumatic stress that he hyperventilates at the sight of his biological mother.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for your review! The next chapter should be up in just a few hours from now! (Midnight, EST) I hope you enjoyed the surprise update, it'll be the last double posting for awhile. I've got other O/S and Outtakes that need my love as well!
The Fandom for Preemies fundraising has been doing spectacular! Almost $2,ooo have been raised for the March of Dimes! To those of you who contributed, you have my thanks and gratitude!
♥ Shel ♥
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"I was scared. When I saw her, I was so scared. I- I've been having nightmares about her. That she takes me away from you and Dad. That she hurts one of you or she hurts me. I don't want to see her ever again. Please, Mom, please. Don't let her take me."
Bella's heart completely shattered as the listened to the distress in Jack's voice. In that moment, she could have committed murder and not thought twice about it. Victoria Preston deserved to be be sitting at the gates of Hades right now, waiting to have her soul judged. Bella kissed the top of Jack's head and rubbed his back.
"Ssh, baby. It's okay to be scared, but no one will let her hurt you. There's no force on Earth that will take you from us. Now that he has you back, your dad will move mountains to make sure you're safe, and you know that I would fight like hell for you. There's a very long line of people willing to stand between you and Victoria."
Date: 05 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 26: Chapter 25
I think James is there when Jack disappeared. I thought it was Riley but it might be James.
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: 12 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 26
Edward was sweet! I think James might have something to do with it.
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
Edward moving to Seattle? Sweet!
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: 25 Nov 2010 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 28
I think there would be lemon in next chapter.
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: 03 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 29
Lemon's good. Is that Edward's proposal?
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog now. (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
Emmett's Outtake has also posted, so check it out if you'd like!
Voting for the Original Character Awards! is open until 12/14! We're up for Most 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 kids! But, alas, I do love my Jack more!
♥ Shel ♥
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The music surrounded her, swirling like a tornado. Bella moved her hips and danced along side of Tanya's lithe body as she got lost in the sound.
"Excuse me," a deep voice spoke into her ear. She turned and saw a tall, handsome man smiling down at her.
"Would you care for a dance partner?" he asked.
"No thanks," Bella responded. "I'm fine with my friend."
He looked over her shoulder and nodded in that direction. "Looks like she found someone else."
Sure enough, when she looked, Tanya was dancing with a blond young man. She shook her head and laughed before turning back to the man.
"The answer is still no, but thanks for asking."
"Ah, come on. I'm alone and you're all by your self. What's the harm?"
"I think the lady declined your offer, pal," Edward spoke, sliding up against Bella from behind.
Date: 10 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 30
It's funny. Who will tell Alice? I also like Edward's protectiveness while dancing.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog. (kitsushel.blogspot.com) It ties in with this one nicely.
Voting for the Original Character Awards ends today! We're up for Most Original Plot as well as Jack for Best Offspring and Best Male! It's going to be super tough!
Make sure you leave your pitchforks at the door before reading the teaser! This chapter's drama skyrockets, but I think it's necessary to complete our journey and it's the way that I've always pictured it heading.
♥ Shel ♥
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"Call Tanya and give her this info. She'll know what to do."
"Yes, ma'am. I'll keep my ear to the ground. If I find anything else out, I'll let you know."
Bella pocketed her iPhone and her hands curled into fists. The anger that she had experienced minutes earlier paled in comparison to the rage that coursed through her. The proof that James was a part of Jack's abandonment was black and white in front of her face. She fully planned on marching back into that office and tearing a new asshole into anyone who dared to get in her way. When the elevator reached the final floor, she was alone.
The doors opened and before she could step out, she found herself once again face to face with James Brooks. His eye widened in shock and her fist flew without thought. He swiftly caught her hand and pushed her back into the elevator with his body weight. "
What the hell are you doing?" he hissed angrily.
"You- you-" she stuttered. "You piece of shit! I'm not leaving here until I talk to Edward. I know who you are and what you did to Jack. You're a miserable excuse for a human being!" she shouted in her fury.
Quicker than she could blink, one of his forearms was pressed against her throat menacingly while the other hand gripped her by the hair.
"You couldn't just leave, could you?" he ground out. "No, you had to be Miss High-And-Mighty. From the first moment I laid eyes on you, I knew you'd be a challenge."
Date: 17 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 32: Chapter 31
OMG! I wanna kill you for a cliffie. I wanna know what happens next. :-) Seriously, it's a good way to end it. I can't wait to see the next chapter. I can't fault you for the cliffie.
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.
Date: 24 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 33: Chapter 32
Is Bella pregnant? That's all I could think of.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog. (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
I'm sorry that I didn't get around to finishing up the EPOV, but between the holidays and an annoying family, it got pushed to the side. Never fear, it'll still go up!
{No, she's not pregnant, just had a concussion}
♥ Shel ♥
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Jack rolled his eyes and shook his head. "I know you, Mom. There's something that you're not telling me."
She bit her lip slightly. "Victoria was there as well. James shot her and she died."
The boy's jaw dropped in shock. "She- She's dead? Like, she can never hurt me again or take me away?"
Bella blinked in surprise. She wasn't sure of what his reaction would be, but that certainly wasn't it.
"Yes, baby. She can't ever hurt you again," she responded quietly.
Jack bit his bottom lip and nodded resolutely. "I mean, I guess it sucks that she's dead, but does it make me a bad person being kinda happy about it?"
Date: 31 Dec 2010 Title: Chapter 34: Chapter 33
This seems like it's close to ending. I think Jack is handling what happened better than Edward and Bella did.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog. (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
In other news, Bella and Jack both won the Avant Garde Awards that they were up for! I simply can not thank everyone enough! You guys are the single biggest reason that this story has been as successful as it has! I adore each and every one of you! And not just for voting or reviewing, but for continuing on this journey with me and loving Jack as much as I do!
I'm shooting to have the EPOV up soon, but he's been difficult. I'm also in the process of writing a Victoria POV for the Fandom Against Domestic Violence compilation. It should be interesting to see how well I can channel bat-shit crazy!
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"Edward, can I ask you something?" she asked in a quiet voice.
He shifted slightly and brushed a piece of hair from her face. "Anything, baby."
She swallowed nervously, worried about what his response would be to her question. "The documents that James showed me, were they real?"
He took a deep breath and nodded hesitantly. Betrayal pierced her heart and she felt tears spring to her eyes.
"Ssh, don't cry," he whispered, brushing thumbed across her cheeks. "It's not like it sounds."
"Then how is it? Why were you petitioning for custody if you're moving across the country? Or was that a lie?" she replied with a small sob, her body beginning to shake.
Date: 07 Jan 2011 Title: Chapter 35: Chapter 34
Sad. It's going to end soon. I really looked forward to the updates.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog. (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
I'm saddened each week that brings us closer to the end, but I'm happy for E, B and Jack to get their HEA.
The promised EPOV from Chapters 31/32 is up now! Go check it out!
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"Garrett was just telling us about the Flag Football team sign ups. I really want to play this year. Please?"
She placed her hands on her hips, eyeing her son carefully. "Let me talk to your dad and we'll see."
Garrett's eyes widened and he looked at Jack, grinning. "Is that weird?"
Jack's brow scrunched in confusion. "Is what weird?"
"That you have a dad now."
"I always did have a dad," Jack responded. "I just couldn't remember where he was."
"But still," Garrett continued, "after all of this time apart, is it weird now?"
Jack thought for a moment before shaking his head. "No, not really. It feels right."
Date: 14 Jan 2011 Title: Chapter 36: Chapter 35
I am so gonna love that proposal! Edward, Bella, Jack and hopefully, Jack's little sibling.
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for reviewing! Over 1000 for this chapter alone between here and FFnet! You guys amaze me! The Monday teasers are up on the Blog. (kitsushel.blogspot.com)
Parachute is up for three Walk of Fame Awards: Angst Goddess, Queen of Hearts and Story of the Year. It's up against some major big ones like University of Edward Masen, Master of the Universe and Emancipation Proclamation, so I don't hold any expectation other than getting squashed like a bug. I am also up for three writing awards as well: Rising Starlet, Hopelessly Devoted and Musical Maestro.
I would adore winning the Hopelessly Devoted award. It's for the one writer that you know you can always count on. I think I've proven to you guys over and over that I'm "hopelessly devoted" to you, with the weekly updates and review replies to each and every reviewer. If you head over there and end up feeling that another author up for the award deserves it more, please follow your heart and vote for them. I just ask you to please keep me in consideration. ^_^
That being said, here are your promised teasers! The first from the next chapter of Parachute and the second from Victoria POV that I've written for the Fandom Against Domestic Violence fundraiser. =)
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Parachute ~ Chapter 36 Teaser:
Bella stood, drenched head to toe, in the middle of her front lawn. Hot tears streamed down her face as the chilly rain pelted her skin. Her mouth was open slightly in shock, as she gazed down with wide eyes at the man she loved more than life itself. Edward's hopeful, joyous face grinned up at her from his stance on one knee. The ring held in his hand was a single brilliant diamond that was simple, yet elegant.
"Isabella Swan, I have been captivated by you since the moment I first laid eyes on you. That love only grew and expanded as I got to know you and saw first hand what a wonderful mother you are to our son. Forever could never be long enough for me, to feel like I've had long enough with you. Marry me?"
She covered her mouth and let out a sob, before throwing her arms around him and shouting, "Yes!"
They fell together, a mass a limbs and lips, their hearts beating both beating wildly. He pulled away slightly and pushed a lock of rain-saturated hair from her face.
"Let's go inside, please. I don't want you to catch a cold."
When they stood, his eyes were drawn to her white shirt, now completely plastered against her bare breasts, her nipples hard and straining against the fabric. His hand reached out to brush against her breast, causing her to become self conscious and cross her arms across her chest. She laughed lightly and nodded her head towards the house.
"Come on, let's get dry."
Edward let out a loud guffaw. "I'd rather keep you wet, love."
His hands wrapped around her waist and he pulled her back to his chest as they tumbled into the house. Sopping wet clothes soon littered the foyer floor and hands roamed greedily.
"Where is our bedroom?" he asked huskily, sweeping her into his arms.
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Victoria POV Outtake ~ "In the End" teaser:
I won't ever be remembered for my common sense. I know most of you hate me and I'm fine with that. I deserve it. I was a bad, bad girl. For those of you who don't know my story, I'll start at the beginning.
My mother married my father for his money and power. When she'd finally had enough, she left and took half of his net worth, including me. He never seemed to mind. He sent an obscenely large support check once a month, but it always felt like a buy-off. Once he re-married and began a family with his new wife, our interactions were even fewer. Who knows how I would have turned out if he had made more of an effort? He's just as much to blame for my upbringing as my mother is. He knew how she was, yet he still didn't lift a finger to keep me.