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Author has written 8 stories for Twilight.

To Everybody That's Reading My Half-Finished/Barely Started Stories (of which there are plenty):

Hey guys. :)

I know it's been quite some time since I've done any updating and I've gotten quite a few pms and reviews asking when and if I plan to continue my fan fic. I wanted to give you guys a head's up without posting one of those author notes posing as a chapter. Soo... Right now, real life has me firmly clutched in its unescapable soul-crushing grasp. Honestly, when free time does roll around, my muse has long since abandoned me and my foul temper. I'm very slowly writing the next chapter of Calefaction; tacking on bits and pieces and editing when the mood strikes me and it's getting there slowly but surely. But I can't promise anything even remotely resembling a routine posting schedule (Unless I take some time off work and just finish Calefaction). However, I am not, by any means, abandoning any of my stories. Everything will be completed eventually, so add my stories to your alert list and eventually you will get that E-mail notification. :P

Thanks for sticking with me,

~Ex

The Basics:

29 married female from Minnesota, U.S.

I am a huge fangirl when it comes to all things Twilight, Harry Potter and World of Warcraft. (Combine them, and I'm essentially just a puddle of squee!) I'll read most any fics regarding these things, as long as they're well-written and don't involve baby-imprinting, vamp babies, or Jacob as the main love interest... You can take a peek at what I enjoy by looking at my favorites list. I've also recently become a huge KPop fan. Don't judge.

I've got a few completed one shots up, and far too many WiPs. I'm rewriting Brighter than Sunshine, and reworking Becoming a little bit. I try and stick to an updating schedule, but all of my good intentions tend to be smothered by real life, and my muse's fickle behavior; so the best I can do is tell you to subscribe to my stories' alerts. I can promise, at least, that if you're following along, and I haven't updated in a while, I will eventually. I'm not really one to give up on a story after having put so much work into it.

Like most writers on here, I love reviews! I don't mind the lurkers too much, cause it's nice to see my story alerts and favorites go up too, but it's always nice to hear what people think.

If you ever feel like chatting about my work, or ideas, or pretty much anything, feel free to drop me a pm. I've also recently started a Twitter account, narcissistic as it is. Mostly it's to creep on cute Korean pop stars, but I do have the ocassional thought that I post so feel free to drop by: ExploitReality

And to everyone that reads my stories, thank you so much. :)

~Ex

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A May to December Romance by Positively 4th Street reviews
My name is Isabella Swan and today, I signed a contract that would put me in the steel tight clutches of a man I didn't know, for four years. A girl's gotta pay for college somehow, right? AH. Come meet 'Sugar Daddy' Edward. **Chapters 1-18 are being edited and are subject to small changes.**
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 25 - Words: 195,355 - Reviews: 9812 - Favs: 10,434 - Follows: 12,213 - Updated: 3/19/2017 - Published: 1/7/2011 - Bella, Edward
E Tenebrae Et Lux by MitisVenatrix reviews
CoAuthored by LunaMax1214. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The continuing story of Garrus and Teandra, as they struggle with the darkness within each other... and themselves. Sequel to "Omega" and "Partners, Comrades, Friends" ME2.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 164,453 - Reviews: 321 - Favs: 274 - Follows: 277 - Updated: 1/5/2017 - Published: 9/24/2010 - J. Garson, Garrus V.
The Quiet Room by givemesomevamp reviews
So, I'm a little crazy.You're a little dead, but I don't keep throwing that up in your face."I had to admit she made a valid point. I was still wary, but we out numbered her at least. After all, how much trouble could one small human possibly be. OOC/AU
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 39 - Words: 192,504 - Reviews: 4132 - Favs: 3,146 - Follows: 1,418 - Updated: 12/10/2015 - Published: 4/15/2010 - Bella, Jasper - Complete
Sense and Flexibility by Roarkshop reviews
The story of Garrus and Femshep as told by me. Lots of off-canon. Sequels incoming. TW: It's been brought to my attention that some of Garrus' more animalistic behavior in some scenes have caused panic attacks for victims of abuse. I am so sorry for anyone who had a similar reaction. SO sorry. I would like to make any new readers aware of this beforehand. Thank you.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 51 - Words: 220,428 - Reviews: 1572 - Favs: 2,503 - Follows: 1,406 - Updated: 11/11/2014 - Published: 10/6/2011 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
All Crossed Rogues by The Man In The Alley reviews
41 Days before an apocalyptic event in Minrathous, Varric and Anders venture out to find Hawke and Merrill, who may be in grave danger. POST-DA II. / UPDATE: It's Just a Stupid Legend- While waiting for Varric and Hawke in the coastal city of Hercinia, Anders uncovers a horrifying secret.
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Suspense - Chapters: 7 - Words: 39,922 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 8/30/2013 - Published: 9/19/2012 - unknown 1, Merrill, Varric T., Isabela
Diluviate by maddening reviews
When the flood comes it sweeps some things away and leaves others in its wake. How Marian Hawke and Alistair Theirin come to know each other. M for language and violence. Altered timeline and events, OCs, and post DA II events. Not quite AU, but well away from canon. Reviews very welcome!
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 47 - Words: 326,481 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 8/2/2013 - Published: 6/28/2012 - unknown 1, Alistair
Heuristics by kc-archive reviews
Time is a luxury in the thick of war, and what is sown must always be reaped. As one of only two people alive who can speak the prothean language, Shepard is given the task to learn more about Javik's civilization while she is still able.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 13 - Words: 50,386 - Reviews: 145 - Favs: 284 - Follows: 319 - Updated: 6/10/2013 - Published: 5/27/2012 - Javik, J. Garson
Pet Project by Caeria reviews
Hermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection.
Harry Potter - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 52 - Words: 338,844 - Reviews: 12865 - Favs: 13,642 - Follows: 7,645 - Updated: 6/9/2013 - Published: 3/3/2005 - Hermione G., Severus S. - Complete
Borrowing Trouble: Some Kind of Magic by A.Lion.Heart reviews
My grandmother always told me not to go borrowing trouble, but this time trouble borrowed me and his name just happens to be Alistair. Book I of Borrowing Trouble, an original AU Alistair/F!OC story that will span our universe, his, and the events of Origins, Awakening and II. Rated M for dark content, language, adult themes.
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 24,568 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 5/14/2013 - Published: 8/25/2012 - Alistair
Unto a Heart of Stone by jackiejones reviews
Bella,turned into a vampire in the year 1837, and Edward, determined to enter the Great War against his family's wishes, must face the potential for both love and despair embodied in one another. BxE
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 43 - Words: 102,219 - Reviews: 1080 - Favs: 525 - Follows: 442 - Updated: 5/4/2013 - Published: 11/3/2009 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Fate Rewritten: Vertigo by Feeloves reviews
**UNDER RENOVATION** Jokes aside, the Mass Effect Universe is dark, scary and dangerous as hell. So what on Earth is a girl to do if she lands smack dab in the middle of it all? Mindoir to end of ME1. Give it a try, it might surprise you.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 24 - Words: 74,019 - Reviews: 188 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 3/13/2013 - Published: 2/11/2012 - J. Garson
Original Sin by BookwormBaby2580 reviews
What makes a man irredeemable? USC student Bella Swan finds herself asking that question when she gets involved with the sexy, yet tight-lipped Dr. Carlisle Cullen, a man living in a self-imposed purgatory for the undisclosed sins of his past.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 29 - Words: 151,580 - Reviews: 1319 - Favs: 1,240 - Follows: 672 - Updated: 2/9/2013 - Published: 9/16/2011 - Bella, Carlisle - Complete
The Give Away Girl by MrsSpaceCowboy reviews
Honor student Bella Swan has mastered the arts...of manipulating her divorced parents, rolling the perfect joint, and faking an orgasm. Who wouldn't want to keep a girl like her? An unconventional coming of age tale for Gen Xer Bella. Rated M. *Complete*
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 32 - Words: 243,579 - Reviews: 2987 - Favs: 3,108 - Follows: 2,049 - Updated: 12/13/2012 - Published: 7/22/2011 - Bella, Edward - Complete
This Buried Life by Emmanuelle Nathan reviews
Bella Swan is content with her career and her new life in London but feels that there is still something missing. Will a chance encounter with sinister yet intriguing stranger hold the answer to what she truly desires? AU.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 13 - Words: 73,708 - Reviews: 2225 - Favs: 2,156 - Follows: 2,697 - Updated: 7/16/2012 - Published: 2/28/2010 - Bella
Darkrooms and Safe Light by sleepyvalentina reviews
A vampire who has been dead for decades meets a young woman who hasn't yet begun to live. They could bring each other to life...if he doesn't kill her first. A FGB piece for Katinki.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 18 - Words: 31,615 - Reviews: 1955 - Favs: 996 - Follows: 1,228 - Updated: 6/9/2012 - Published: 6/25/2010 - Edward, Bella
Breaking News by WriteOnTime reviews
Two network news anchors. One desk. In a race to get the story, love might become the headline - if they don't kill each other first. AH Canon Couples, smart people, particle physics, and tap dancing.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 26 - Words: 182,215 - Reviews: 7278 - Favs: 6,066 - Follows: 4,255 - Updated: 1/3/2012 - Published: 10/5/2009 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Osa Bella by Myg reviews
Bella is a school counselor, but Edward is a vampire posing as a student. Will Bella defy her head and follow her heart? Or will she conquer her desire and do what she believes is right? Not your daughter's/niece's/little sister's Twilight. Angsty.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Fantasy - Chapters: 37 - Words: 185,919 - Reviews: 3829 - Favs: 3,243 - Follows: 1,943 - Updated: 9/16/2011 - Published: 6/9/2010 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Beyond Time by TKegl reviews
After the Cullens leave Forks, a twist of fate lands Bella in Chicago in 1918. She thinks it's a second chance to build a life with Edward, but when she finds him, he's not quite what she expected. Can Bella create the future she's hoping for?
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 38 - Words: 295,570 - Reviews: 8740 - Favs: 8,182 - Follows: 3,191 - Updated: 6/4/2011 - Published: 2/17/2010 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Engine 17 by EmmaleeWrites05 reviews
More than 2 million career and volunteer firefighters serve in more than 50,000 departments throughout the United States – This is just one stations story. Slightly OOC, AU, AH, canon pairings, rated M for a reason...full summary inside...
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 25 - Words: 113,344 - Reviews: 1320 - Favs: 1,567 - Follows: 622 - Updated: 9/9/2010 - Published: 10/22/2009 - Edward, Bella - Complete
Summer of Salt by lola-pops reviews
The heat wave lingers. Sweet, savory and slick. Jasper, Rose and I wade through the humid days, content in our relative isolation. We spend June through August at our family lake property, and this summer is like any other. Until it's not.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 26 - Words: 88,646 - Reviews: 4707 - Favs: 6,144 - Follows: 2,239 - Updated: 7/5/2010 - Published: 12/18/2009 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Let's Make A List by Equivamp reviews
Bella Swan likes making lists, cracking jokes, dressing emo, and hanging with the boys. What happens when her bestfriend is a married vampire who she just happens to be in love with? OOC Bella. Rated M for occasional language.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 11,634 - Reviews: 108 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 142 - Updated: 6/17/2010 - Published: 12/20/2009 - Emmett, Bella
Ethan Church by dryler reviews
When Bella accepts an offer to write the biography of a severely reclusive author, the old, dying man she’s presented with and the young, too perfect man she meets while there convince her she’s missing some very important parts of the story. E/B, AU.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 13 - Words: 37,805 - Reviews: 2989 - Favs: 3,952 - Follows: 1,957 - Updated: 5/7/2010 - Published: 5/26/2009 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Dark Side of the Moon by blondie AKA robin reviews
New Moon from Edward's POV. Witness how Edward agonized over leaving Bella, hunted for Victoria, faced the Volturi, and came to realize that with Bella was where he was meant to be.
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 24 - Words: 176,408 - Reviews: 2603 - Favs: 3,627 - Follows: 1,597 - Updated: 2/26/2010 - Published: 5/23/2008 - Edward - Complete
Cowboys Have Fangs, Too by Pastiche Pen reviews
When you’re a Cullen, you’re supposed to be a nice vampire. You’re not supposed to want to kill librarians—or drink the drill team—or have a map of scars. And you're certainly not supposed to want to exsanguinate Edward's human. Aw, hell. Canon.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 21,966 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 318 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 2/7/2010 - Published: 1/31/2010 - Jasper - Complete
Requiem by kaitlyn15 reviews
Lidia Davis is a forensic pathologist living and working in Boston. In the midst of her crumbling personal life she finds herself having to choose between aiding the fugitive vigilantes who’s methods she secretly condones, or playing it safe...
Boondock Saints - Rated: M - English - Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,870 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 12/30/2009 - Published: 10/8/2007
Ithaca is Gorges by giselle-lx reviews
New Moon from Carlisle's and Edward's POV: After the Cullens leave Bella and move to Ithaca, NY, Carlisle fights to keep his family together as Edward's pain threatens to tear them apart. Canon.
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 19 - Words: 120,784 - Reviews: 2493 - Favs: 2,156 - Follows: 828 - Updated: 12/7/2009 - Published: 4/12/2009 - Carlisle - Complete
Learning to Breathe by Midnight Seductress reviews
15 years after Edward left her, Bella is still searching for the Cullens. Can a run in with Jasper help her find them or will it be the beginning of a whole new journey.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 48,436 - Reviews: 796 - Favs: 445 - Follows: 575 - Updated: 8/10/2009 - Published: 6/10/2009 - Bella, Jasper
Destiny Awaits by Midnight Seductress reviews
After Twilight. When Alice leaves to find her future, Bella makes a her a promise that will change everything.
Twilight - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 25 - Words: 169,045 - Reviews: 2705 - Favs: 2,141 - Follows: 1,839 - Updated: 8/10/2009 - Published: 3/16/2009 - Bella, Jasper
Tragic Turn by L is a dreamer reviews
Edward Cullen is brilliant, obsessed with his guitar, and keeps to himself. Their band gives him an outlet for his incredible talent and it seems to be the only thing he cares about - but once she comes to town things start to change.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 14 - Words: 102,462 - Reviews: 420 - Favs: 271 - Follows: 361 - Updated: 7/26/2009 - Published: 3/29/2009 - Edward, Bella
Playing To The Heart by sez-princess reviews
Bad Boy Edward is forced to participate in the school play, alongside school nerd Bella. She'll challenge everything he's ever known - but does he care enough to change? Complete with Epilogue.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 79,800 - Reviews: 594 - Favs: 1,107 - Follows: 463 - Updated: 5/1/2009 - Published: 2/5/2009 - Bella, Edward - Complete
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A Love Eternal reviews
A traumatic event in Jasper's past has left him searching for someone; but each time he finds her, she's driven away by what he's become. Will this time be different? Or can he never hope to atone? Rated M. Dark. One shot written for V-Day countdown.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Horror/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,936 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 16 - Published: 2/28/2011 - Bella, Jasper - Complete
Calefaction reviews
Bella, adopted by the Cullens as an infant, has grown into an integral part of their family. When she disappears one afternoon, they desperately retrieve her. But something is amiss and everything is changing. Ed x Bel x Jas. M for later chapters.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 31 - Words: 203,127 - Reviews: 2162 - Favs: 1,316 - Follows: 1,309 - Updated: 1/6/2011 - Published: 4/2/2009 - Bella, Jasper
Sweet Catastrophe reviews
Set during New Moon, A/U. Bella and Alice attempt to save Edward from his suicide attempt. Will they succeed? Tragedy invades Bella and the Cullens’ lives. Jasper x Bella. Rated M for language and adult themes in later chapters.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,595 - Reviews: 116 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 208 - Updated: 3/28/2010 - Published: 3/21/2009 - Jasper, Bella
Becoming reviews
Bella is a normal teenage girl, with plans for a normal human life. But a trip to Italy changes everything; and now she's destined for so much more. Whether she wants it or not. Fairly Dark. Rate M for adult content
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 13,932 - Reviews: 119 - Favs: 116 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 2/27/2010 - Published: 1/26/2010 - Bella, Jasper
Numb: A Calefaction Companion reviews
A companion short story to the fic Calefaction, offering Emmett's point of view on occurrences recorded therein. Emmett/Rose Emmett/OC Rated M for adult themes and situations.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Mystery - Chapters: 3 - Words: 9,080 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 45 - Updated: 7/23/2009 - Published: 6/15/2009 - Emmett
Ptolemy's Theorem reviews
Edward stops by for some wholesome Trig studying. What happens when he finds out Bella hasn't been doing her homework? Bella x Edward. Lemon One Shot
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,172 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 99 - Follows: 32 - Published: 4/13/2009 - Bella, Edward - Complete
Brighter Than Sunshine reviews
A/U. Bella and Emmett have become good friends, and Bella hopes for more. Will the Cullens allow the relationship when it puts their secret in jeopardy? Rated M for adult content in later chapters.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,458 - Reviews: 138 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 169 - Updated: 3/31/2009 - Published: 3/24/2009 - Bella, Emmett
To Dream reviews
Jasper’s stuck watching over Bella while Edward is away. He discovers there is more to the human girl than he’d anticipated. Jasper x Bella one shot. Rated: M for adult themes and situations.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,028 - Reviews: 110 - Favs: 438 - Follows: 98 - Published: 3/18/2009 - Bella, Jasper - Complete