Story Highlight and Banner: Mud, Sweat, and Beers by SparrowNotes24 (@sparrownotes24)

I came across this fic and have become good friends with Sparrow and I'm completely baffled by the lack of reviews this awesome story has so far. I know numbers aren't everything, but most readers go by review count and it's so sad to see something get passed by. So please, read this story. You'll enjoy every moment.

Mud, Sweat, and Beers by SparrowNotes24

Summary: Boot camp in the freezing winter sounds like hell on earth, but is there anything that would make it bearable? Bring on the sexy soldiers! A little bit of fun. All Human

Rated M

Status: In the works (Sparrow updates about every two weeks) 

If you like a story with funny, hilarious antics between friends in the name of catching a guy's attention...then this is for you. 

Chapter 1 Teaser

"HOLY JESUS CHRIST ON A BICYCLE!"

Ro's screech nearly made me jump out of my skin.

"What the fuck are you doing?" I looked over and she was precariously perched on her desk, peering out of the window. Her assignment was forgotten and half crumpled under her knees; the rest was scattered over the floor.

"Get me the pirate telescope, quick!" she shouted, holding her hand out behind her, without breaking her gaze.

"Ro," I grumbled, "I'm comfy here; get it yourself."

I'd been lying on my bed in our dorm room for the past hour, reading trashy magazines and stuffing my face with cookies. Instead, I should have been finishing my riveting assignment on the 'Correlation between prison conditions and inmates' behaviour'. It wasn't my personal choice of topic; Ryan Gosling's abs and the 'Top ten red carpet fashion disasters' were all I wanted to analyse right now.

"B, get your ass over here and pass me the telescope. NOW!" she screamed. It just made me laugh before I returned to my magazine.

"If you don't get me the damn telescope in the next ten seconds I will call your Mom and tell her you gave Professor Banner a blow job to get your latest grade, AND I will add he only gave you a C minus."

"You wouldn't dare."

Without moving her eyes from the window, she picked up her phone and speed dialled my Mom.

I jumped up off the bed, diving towards her to grab the phone.

"Okay, Okay, I'll get it."

Unfortunately, my foot landed on the last magazine I'd unceremoniously dumped on the floor, causing me to slide into the splits. The splits are not recommended for someone like me - someone who is as flexible as a plank of wood.

"Fuckity fuck … aahh … I literally just broke my lady bits, you idiot." I crumpled in a heap on the carpet, a worryingly sharp burning pain shooting through my groin.

She was laughing at me now. In fact, I'd probably class it as hysterics. She was holding her stomach, tears running down her stupid cheeks.

"What the hell are you doing?" She tried to catch her breath, continuing to giggle as she wiped tears from her eyes. "I didn't need you to perform a gymnastic routine to deliver it to me."

"Ha ha, smart ass." I dragged myself off the floor and rooted around for the telescope in my drawer.

I know having a telescope is a bit weird by anyone's standards, unless you're an astronomer or you own a really big ship, but ours was the result of a fancy dress party for our friend Peter.

Everyone had to dress as something beginning with "P".

Yep, there were at least five penises there that night.

Ro went as a plant.

Yes, a plant.

She had worn nude coloured underwear and stuck loads of leaves, twigs and vines to herself. She somehow still managed to look sexy with palm tree fronds sticking out of her head.

As per usual, I'd left it till the last second, and the only outfit left was a pirate. I wore the obligatory eye patch, striped leggings, skull and crossbones hat and of course the telescope. Unfortunately there were no parrots left.

I perched a penguin on my shoulder instead.

.

.

Retrieving the telescope, I walked over to Ro's side of the room to see what was going on outside the window.

It had better be good.

"What'cha looking at?" I pinched her to get her attention. She slapped my hand away and grabbed the scope.

"Mmm-mm-mmm … there is one hell 'ova good-looking man outside," she purred, focusing in on him, "and not only that, but he's a man in a uniform, and you know I can't resist a man in a uniform."

I shoved her over and climbed onto her desk to get a better view. "Let me see this."

"Hey!" She pouted, giving me a dirty look. "I saw him first."

Be sure to review and tell Sparrow what you think and if let her know who recc'd it :) 

-Anna 

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Story Highlight and Banner Request: Yosemite Decimal by MagTwi78 (@MagTwi78)

I fell in love with this story, and Mag asked for a banner. I totally had to rec this fic, because it's awesome. 

Yosemite Decimal by MagTwi78

Summary: Bella has nailed her dream job as Seattle Times' newest Outdoors writer. She's found new friends and is settling into life in her new city. Things are coming together for her, but an arrogant stranger sends her reeling at every turn. Will her new life be as comfortable as she'd hoped, or is she set for a rocky ride? AH B&E 

Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) - n. the most common system used to rate difficulty in the North America. Most technical rock climbing is rated on a scale of 5.0 to 5.15 with higher numbers representing harder climbs. Grades are generally subject to the weather, length of the route, the type of rock, and the whims of the first ascensionist.

Definition amended from rockclimbing dot com

Rated: M

Status: In progress

I helped beta chapter 1 from Project Team Beta, and I immediately knew that this fic was going to be something great. 

Meet the Bulldozer

Edward and Bella don't necessarily get along at first, but it's certainly good fun reading these two. 

Chapter 1 Tease: 

A whoosh of cold air hits me at the same time a solid wall of person does. Being the classy, coordinated kind of girl I am, I hit the ground with an expletive. My stuff scatters as I go sprawling.

"Can't you at least watch where you walk?" a smooth voice snaps at me, as icy as the night air.

I'm about to return the sentiment when I look up into the greenest pair of eyes I've ever seen. These eyes are not only green, but cold—and they are shooting invisible daggers directly at me.

The asshole in question is topped with brown hair which is tinged in red and maybe a touch of gold. It's a true testament to his eyes that I noticed them before the rest of his tall, toned body. When I do notice his body, there's no stopping my eyes running across his business shirt-covered, defined chest. Rock climbing guys' bodies … there's really nothing like them. This one is clearly a climber.

Broad, strong, muscled shoulders are hidden beneath a long-sleeved, button-down white shirt. His forearms—which are on full view, thanks to rolled-up sleeves—are lightly dusted with brown hair and ripple with roped muscles. They are further defined by veins that are more pronounced below the surface of his skin.

Then, there are his hands. They are large, but I can't see his palms, which would confirm or deny my suspicions about whether he climbs or not. His hands are balled into fists.

Shaking my head and taking in my surroundings, I notice that this perfect specimen of man has planted me firmly on my ass in front of a bunch of people. I'm humiliated, and when I'm humiliated, I get angry.

"It takes two to tango, asshole," I retort. I begin to sweepingly gather my strewn stuff. Aforementioned asshole is still standing there, glaring at me.

"And he doesn't even offer to help," I mutter under my breath. "Ever heard of fucking manners?"

Still grumbling, I continue stuffing my things into my bag. Zipping it up furiously, I rise to my full height. I still have to look up; my full height barely reaches his chin. I stare him straight in the eye, and scowl at him. The man looks back, his expression giving nothing away. Then, he smirks.

Of all the arrogant... Now, I'm fuming.

I continued to stare into his eyes, which now appear to show mild amusement. I try to even my breathing, my insides fluttering and heart flying. Despite my unbridled anger, there's something else going on in my body. I find myself looking at his lips, which are full. He has a day's growth on his chin, and I can't help but wonder what it feels like.

Something about him draws me in, yet at the same time screams: stay away.

Be sure to read and review this story, and tell Mags where you got your rec. You can also follow her on Twitter @MagTwi78

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Story Highlight: Losing It by JandMsmommy (@andymcope

Banner/Manip by GossipLips

Losing It by JandMsmommy 

Summary: 

Edward is losing it... in more ways than one. A story about two people who should never have gotten involved.

Status: Completed

Rated: M 

This fic is brought to you by the author of fanfic hits Bedroom Confessions and Seven Day Weekend. Andy is so creative and brings us stories that you don't typically see. Where you think it's a cut and paste kind of story, once you read, you'll find out quickly that she brings you something completely unexpected. 

Losing It, inspired by the British indie film by the same name, follows teenage Edward and his week adventure with an older, engaged Bella. 

Now don't let this deter you from reading, but there is an age difference between the two and technically against the law...but this is fic and I've always enjoyed a good, naughty, forbidden love story. 

Sixteen year old Edward begins working at a pool as the towel boy, and it's immediately apparent that all the old ladies want him, but he only has his eye on a slightly older-than-he Bella that trains him and shows him the ropes. She captures his interest and doesn't let go. They know it's wrong, but they're drawn to each other and can't deny the attraction, though they will try. 

It's short and complicated. Andy (JandMsmommy) does an awesome job of grabbing onto their emotions and writing them in a way that makes us feel the characters sufferings and longings and wish for more. I encourage everyone with a few moments free time to please read and review this ficlet. It's awesome and it does have a happily ever after. 

See what other reviewers have had to say about this story: 

"Well that was a delightfully pleasant ending from what I thought was going to happen! Thank you for sharing your story, I enjoyed it! :)"

"Omg I fucking hardcore loved this short and simple story of a love that almost wasn't! Perfect ending. What was the movie called? Same as your title?"

"It's true...I have mixed feelings about them...I wish so hard to be able to have a Bella 

POV, so I can understand her thinking..."

You can follow Andy on Twitter at @AndyMCope and she's also judging in the Public Lovin' Fanfiction Contest.

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Story Rec & Banner Request: Highway Home by SavvySweetheart (@savvysweethart)

Highway Home by SavvySweetheart

Summary: A story forcing me to come clean with old demons and wishful desires. Bella and Edward are high school sweethearts who parted ways when life happened. Edward went off to war to help out a friend who was going down a rocky path. Bella married, and woke up one day done with her old life craving her roots...and the man she lost. Under crushing circumstances, they cross each other with old love, new desire and a yearn to find that one soul to complete them.

Rated M

Status: In Progress

This is a drabble fic, and as the beta to this story I know how this story pans out, and let me tell you that it's hot and heartwarming with a dash of emotional angst. Not too much though. Show SavvySweetheart what a welcoming fandom we are by checking out her story and review. She's the new librarian here at The Library, and Highway Home is her first foray into fanfic! With an English major and a minor in creative writing under her belt, you're in for a delightful treat!

GossipLips Guaranteed!

If you'd like to stay updated on Savvy, you can follow her on Twitter @SavvySweethart  

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BANNER AND FIC TEASE: On Edge by GossipLips (@GossipLips1)

So I started posting a little dirty drabblefic call On Edge.

Summary: Without an end in sight, Bella struggles with her raging hormones during a dry spell. Bossward/Employeella Lemon with some minor plot. ExB / AH / Drabble fic

Rated: M 

(Chapter 1 Tease)


I sat in my cubicle and did all I could to stop myself. But I was weak, and my desire was strong.

I pulled my chair closer to my desk, and casually looked around to make sure the coast was clear before slipping my hand underneath my skirt.

At first touch, I was soaked and it was his fault. I felt my face burn scarlet as I worked my clit, biting my lip to keep from moaning out loud in the office. I closed my eyes and pictured that my hands were his.

Not even two minutes and I was coming like a champ.

Not even thirty seconds later-while coming down from my high, face flushed, and breath shallow- he walked up and stood directly behind me, hand still up my skirt.

I froze.

"May I see you in my office Ms. Swan?"

Fuck.

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STORY REC HIGHLIGHT: Chop and Change by KrazyK85

I read this fic earlier last week and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it! I'm dying for an update and to tide me over, I made this fan banner

(manip not mine!)

Chop and Change
By KrazyK85

Summary:

While trying to steal his car, runaway, Bella, meets Edward. A man with his own vices and rap sheet. Taking her under his wing, teaching her the way to truly boost cars, they embark on a journey of crime fitting of Bonnie and Clyde. ExB, Lemons, Violence, Guns, and Fun. HEA. BPOV.

GossipLips' Review: 

This fic hooked me with the first chapter and once I started reading I couldn't stop. I needed more. Thank GOD KrazyK has 35 chapters already posted! I asked and she said she tries to update every Friday so *fingers crossed* 

Bella is a runaway trying to get away from an unloving household, and with only a few hundred dollars to keep her afloat, she turns to the life of crime. Her first foray into the crime-world proves that she may not be cut out for it, considering she gets caught by the car owner, Edward. 

Read the tease and I'll guarantee you'll want to read more!

(Tease)

BPOV

I'd seen this done once or twice in my life. Mostly, from movies, but I didn't think it would be that difficult. You took a hanger, slid it in between the door and the window, and after a minute of jiggling it a bit, the door was supposed to unlock.

No such luck.

The lock wasn't budging. It was pointless. I wasn't a car thief. I was a runaway who was way in over her head.

I needed money. I needed a place to sleep. I needed food. I needed a lot, come to think of it.

What's sad was that not too long ago those needs of mine were often met. They weren't even a thought. They were just there because I had a home once.

Not anymore.

I couldn't go back. Renee didn't care about me. All she wanted was Phil—her sack of shit husband who wanted to fondle his stepdaughter.

No such luck.

"Shit," I cursed as my hand slipped and the metal wire went jamming into my palm.

I glanced around in a panic, assuming that I'd been caught. Wouldn't that be perfect? Two minutes into the car-jacking business and I get pinched.

The streets were quiet, and no one was around. The coast was clear for now.

Refocusing my attention at the task at hand, I jimmied that damn hanger deeper into the slit, forcefully and desperately trying to get this damn car unlocked.

Then there was a click. It was faint, but I heard it. I held my breath and eased my hand down, slowly lifting the door handle up.

It opened. I was in.

"Fuck yeah," I said, slipping into the driver's seat, searching for the keys.

Again, movies lied.

Accepting the fact that I was going to have to do this the hard way, I reached into my back pocket and pulled out my screwdriver.

I wedged it in the crack of the steering wheel and pried the plastic away, exposing the wires.

My brows furrowed as I tried to remember how to proceed from here.

Damn, why did I tell Jake I could do this?

It was such an obvious lie. You could just look at me and know for a fact that I was full of shit. I had spunk, though. I guess that was important. I didn't take shit from anyone, and I was willing to fight.

Huffing and puffing, I fingered the blue and red wires, trying to figure what the hell to do with them, and plot my next move if this shit went south. That was when I heard the click—no, not a click, a cocking. It was a cocking of a gun, and it was two inches from my left ear.

I froze.

Yup, this was it. This was how I was going to die.

"Who in the fuck are you? Why in the fuck are you stealing my car?"

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Click on the banner for more of the juicy read, and be sure to be dears and leave KrazyK a review!

-Anna 

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Story Rec Highlight: Easy by BellaEdwardLover1991

Hey guys, I'm a new staff member over at TwiVDFicRecs!! yay!

Anyway, I've made my very first post/fic rec. And I absolutely love this fic. Click the banner to read my full review!

PAIRING: Edward/Bella

RATING: M

STATUS: Complete

GENRE: Drama/Romance

SUMMARY: 

Actress Bella and singer Edward have broken up recently and are now forced to meet up again at an awards show. Is letting go really as easy as they make it seem to be to each other? Drabble.

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Banner Request: Is Love Enough? by AisforAngel

Is Love Enough? 

by AisforAngel

Summary:

Is love enough to keep your life together? Well come follow on this journey of love, hate, regret, and heartache.

Rated T

Status - WIP

This banner was requested by AisforAngels, for her story. Be sure to read and review, folks :) You can also follow her on TWITTER @aisforangel

If you'd like to have a banner made, please fill out the banner request form under the drop down menu, Banners/Manips at the top of the page. 

-Anna <3

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Banner Request: Once a Year, On Halloween by Snookie Starchild

Ms. Snookie wanted a banner for her Halloween one-shot featuring Felix and Jane. I came up with this and she loved it. What do you think?

By Snookie Starchild

Summary: 

AU. Felix is a normal young man living in colonial Massachusetts, when his life is suddenly changed by a chance meeting with a strange and dangerous girl. Jane/Felix.

Rated T

Status - Complete

A quote from the story, 

 "The cat's gone now," Felix looked around, "Oh well. Listen, you shouldn't be out on this road alone at this time of night. It's a good way to come across the wrong sort."

"But I haven't come across the wrong sort," She replied, "I've come across you. And I have a feeling that you're exactly the right sort."

Click the banner to read more! And be sure to leave a review. You don't have to login and it takes less than 5 seconds to review. It's easy. Also, be sure to Follow Snookie Starchild on TWITTER.

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Banner and Fic Tease: 3 A.M.

Summary: It's going to take more than dreaming to get what Bella wants.
Rated M, 18 only please. E/B AH/AU


I made this banner for my fic, 3 A.M. It's listed as completed, however I'll be expanding it to a multichapter fic once I get Risky Business completed. 

(TEASER)

I stood outside on my balcony that was connected to my apartment bedroom completely stark of clothing. Luckily for me, it was three am in this scorching heat wave Seattle was experiencing. Why was I nude and standing outside where the world could see me in all my glory? During the night, the air conditioner went out and there wasn't a damn thing I could do about it. Good for nothing piece of-

I stopped my train of thought when I heard a pounding at my door. Surprised, I quickly gathered my robe off the silk clad bed sheets and put it on. I was irritated. Just as I felt a breeze coming, somebody had to knock on my door and ruin it.

I unlocked the bottom lock and open the door, ready to bite the infuriating person's head off. When I saw who it was, my jaw hit the floor. The person I saw standing there was defiantly not who I had pictured to be here.

"Edward? What you doing here?" I questioned, vaguely aware of the closeness between he and I.

-x-x-x-

Click the banner if you'd like to finish reading the story and be sure to leave a review! Only takes a moment of your time and you don't even have to sign in to do it.

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Banner Request: A Thousand Years by AisforAngel

AisforAngel requested a banner for her twiligh fanfiction, A Thousand Years: a second shot to I Never Knew. This little songfic was written for the Fandon4Heros cause. Click the banner to read, and you can chat up the author on Twitter @aisforangel.

Leave a comment and tell me what you think!

xoxo, Anna

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Banner for Plan B

I was approached by Missus T to create a banner for her Fandom4TwiFanG submission, Plan B. It's a prequel/outtake to her story Accidentally in Love, which started out as an entry in Twilight of Craigslist One-Shot Contest. She has since then expanded it into a multi-chapter story posted over at FF.net. 

How you can get involved in this cause:


If you'd like to receive this awesome compilation of one-shots, outtakes, original fiction, poetry, and futuretakes from your favorite fic authors, all you need to do is donate a minimum of $5 USD to http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp . Once you've received a confirmation email from the site, email (Fandom4TwiFanG@gmail.com) us the receipt along with your email address where you'd like the compilation sent and you're done!

You can also help by just simply retweeting and spreading the word! This fandom can accomplish great things!

*If you are located in another country, you can donate to your local Alzheimer's cause as well ;)


Now, I present you an except from Missus T herself,

Plan B: Rating T

Summary: Lying to your mother is never a good idea. Lying about being engaged is crazy, so is the plan they came up so she wouldn't find out.  Edward (&Garrett) BROMANCE - Not slash.


(Tease)

“Let’s think about this.” Garrett scrubbed his hands over his face. “You need to meet a woman who’s willing to get engaged almost immediately...Bottom line, Edward?” He sipped his beer and sat it down hard on the coffee table.

I nodded. We were at the point where I had little choice between coming clean with my mother and, oh, I don’t know, killing myself before she cut off my nuts for lying to her.

“I think you might need to pay someone to be your fiancée.”

“What?” I sputtered, my beer spraying a little. “You mean, like a prostitute?”

“No, fuck, no. You’re not taking a prostitute home to your parent’s swanky beach house in the Hamptons. I think you’re gonna have to advertise.”

“And exactly where do I put up an ad asking some stranger to pretend to be engaged to me and meet my crazy family?”

“Um, Craigslist, dumbass. You can advertise for anything on there. Well, except for body parts. I think they learned from eBay that there has to be a no go policy on that shit.”

“Are you kidding me, this is your plan B? You can’t advertise on there for a woman. Don’t you remember the Craigslist killer? What kind of person answers a personal ad from Craigslist? What’s plan C, genius?”

“What kind of person answers a personal ad from Craigslist?” he mimicked as he put his beer on the coffee table and stood. “I don’t know, what a kind of douchebag tells his mother he’s bringing home a fiancée when he hasn’t been on a fucking date in six months? Oh wait, you do. Also, there is no plan C, this is all I can come up with.”

“You suck.”

“You would know,” he called over his shoulder as he headed down the hall towards my bathroom.

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Banner: Risky Business

I wanted to share the banner I created for my TwiFic Risky Business.

He's musical and talented, she's dead weight. Bella's life goes from bad to worse when she get's fired from her job and starts working for Carlisle at his luxe gentleman's club, Club Risque. Things prove to get risky while balancing lies, an intense budding romance, and creepy men in Armani suits. AH/AU Cannon Couples. Rated M for naughtiness.

 I had to make a Bella manip and I've never done so before. It was a lot of fun learning. This is what I came up with. This is my FRIST EVER manip I've made, so tell me how I did.

xoxo, Anna

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