Friday's Fic Fit 7.9.2010

Every Friday, we’ll ease your cravings for a hit/fic by passing on something that’s been rec’d to us. This means that if there’s a fic you wanna see, you’ll need to submit it! Stories that fit the theme of our upcoming podcast are most appreciated.


For today's reading pleasure, Kari would like to rec Beyond the Seventh Circle by Amelie Gray.

Amelie Gray sent us her fic and asked us to check it out. 

She said "I like to think that Beyond the Seventh Circle is...different. Bella isn't a regular victim of Darkward. She holds her own, and has her own secrets that could blow everything out of the water...And Edward drinks blood."

Well, she had me at Darkward. I had to check it out.

Summary:

He looked down and watched as her toes curled nervously in their rainbow-striped socks, and he knew right away he shouldn't trust her.

Kari’s Official pimping:

I wish I could tell you I knew what was going on in this fic. But the truth is, it’s very mysterious, and I don't know what the hell is happening.

Told in alternating POV's from Edward and Bella, it starts out with Bella letting Edward bite her and drink her blood. Turns out it was a trap so that the wolves could capture him while he’s distracted. Seems like Bella does this a lot and works closely with the wolves, whom she refers to as her brothers.

She was used to this, by now. She didn't cry out as his teeth sank into the giving flesh. She didn't even sigh. It bothered him, but he lapped at the blood, letting it flow down his dry throat and nourish his body, even as it deprived her.

Edward can't believe he has been captured and vows to make the girl who lured him into the trap pay. He can't stop thinking about her while planning his escape. There’s also the mystery as to whether or not Edward was set up by someone he knows. I’m very excited to see how this all plays out once Edward and Bella meet up again.

There’s a very interesting relationship between Bella and the wolves, especially with Sam, Leah and Jacob. I'm not sure how she’s come to live and work with them. And the tension between her and Leah is especially thick.

Around me my brothers formed a circular wall, protecting me against the outside world and the vampire that languished somewhere below in the inky black, but still unwilling to step in and diffuse the fire I could see in Jacob's eyes.

Bottom line is, this fic is intriguing, mysterious and wonderfully written. If vamp AU is your thing, drop everything to check this one out. You will not be disappointed.

Oh, and did i say that Bella is mute? She hasn't spoken a word the entire fic. See? I told you I don't know what's going on...

Beyond the Seventh Circle on ff.net

Beyond the Seventh Circle Blog

Amelie Gray on Twitter

 

Friday's Fic Fit 7.2.2010 - Pimp Audio Style!

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Every Friday, we’ll ease your cravings for a hit/fic by passing on something that’s been rec’d to us. This means that if there’s a fic you wanna see, you’ll need to submit it! Stories that fit the theme of our upcoming podcast are most appreciated.

Post Jack! This week, not one, not two, but three Pimps were pwned hardcore and are stealing this post to tell you about a fuckawesome fic that we stumbled across on our own. Your regularly scheduled Friday Fic Fit will return next Friday.

For today's reading pleasure, Flanny, Jess, and Kari would like to rec Paper Heart by Hezpixie.

Summary:

Edward, a blossoming author, and Bella, a struggling actress, first fell in love under the bright lights of New York City. Five years later, Edward is gone, and Bella is left to pick up the pieces of a broken marriage and a shattered heart.

This is the story of their five years together. We begin at the end. We end at the beginning. And somewhere in between, they realize just how easy it is to lose each other along the way.

Official pimping:

We tried, honestly, to write something up about this fic, but we were all just too excited. So, we Skyped and recorded it for you. It's nice and short, but here's the moral: Read Paper Heart!!

Paper Heart on FF.net

Paper Heart on Twilighted

TwiFic Pimps FF.net C2

HezPixie on Twitter

Friday's Fic Fit 6.11.2010

Every Friday, we’ll ease your cravings for a hit/fic by passing on something that’s been rec’d to us. This means that if there’s a fic you wanna see, you’ll need to submit it! Stories that fit the theme of our upcoming podcast are most appreciated.

For today’s reading pleasure, Kari would like to rec Eclipsed Heart by Buff82.

Katbug86 pimped this fic and said: Buff82 writes eloquently, she has a way of taking you through this journey between Bella and Edward that makes you understand their relationship on a whole new level. There are many twists and plenty of surprises to keep you guessing, and it's complete so you won't be waiting for updates. You'll fall in love with Bella and her inner 'voices' that Buff has created, you'll also be captivated by the words spoken between Edward and Bella. It's just all around amazing.

Summary:

Bella moves to Forks and prepares to spend her remaining high school years in the small rain covered town. When tragedy strikes she is sent back to her mother. Two years later she returns and a chance encounter with Edward Cullen changes everything. A/U

The first thing that drew me to this story was the summary. I love vamp AU fics that have their own twist on canon. One of my biggest gripes with Twilight was what I perceive to be Bella's immaturity. I do understand that Twilight is a YA book and Bella is 17 years old. That's why I love fanfiction, for the ability to read about my favorite characters in different situations.

Bella knew I was a vampire and accepted that, to my complete shock, dismay, and elation. In addition I had apparently been pouring my soul out to her for the last eighteen months, unbeknownst to me.

So, this Bella is two years older. I love the connection that Bella and Edward have that they aren't even aware of themselves. In this fic, Charlie passed away very shortly after Bella moved in with him during her junior year of high school. At the beginning of the story, we find Bella going back to Forks the summer before going off to college. She's there to pack up the house and get things in order to sell. Of course, Bella and Edward get acquainted with one another and the usual happens.

My body ached for me to kiss back, to thrust my tongue into her mouth push her over and take her right then; but my mind would not allow it. I have to do this right, I thought.

We get to experience Bella deal with real life issues. I noticed very quickly how Buff always makes sure to show all aspects of Bella's life at the moment. She's experiencing new love with Edward, but she's also grieving for her dad. The author doesn't let Charlie's death be forgotten through all of this.

The last several chapters kept me on the edge of my seat! Buff's writing is incredible, and I felt connected to all of the characters. Buff shows exactly how a writer can tell a story from one POV while incorporating the other character's emotions and feelings.

This fic is now complete, so no one has has a reason to put it off. Go read and let me know what you think!

Links:

Eclipsed Heart on FF

Buff82 on Twitter

Buff82's Blog