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It's that time of year again.  Time for the Dark Fest fan fiction fest.  It's not Twilight specific (it's multi-fandom) but the moderators encourage that if you want your fandom represented to spread the word in your fandom so here I am. :)  This isn't a contest.  There are no prizes.  It's just for the fun of it and to challenge yourself as a writer if you so desire or indulge your dark reading desires if you slant that way.  A tiny bit of info (I'll link their page for full details):

Dark Fest is a multifandom fest for fanfiction with dark themes.

Prompt submissions are open until Friday Feb. 3rd which is why I'm posting this.  PLEASE go post some Twilight prompts.  Pretty please?  Right now there's only three.

After prompt submission closes, the mods will put up a masterlist of prompts, and open up a post for prompt claiming on Saturday February 4th and keep it open until Tuesday 14th.

Fics must be at least 500 words long.

All completed stories must be emailed to the mods at dark.fest.mods@gmail.com by Friday March 30th. (PLEASE read the full rules before submitting.)

Once we receive a copy of your finished fic, we’ll email you and assign a posting date.

Here's a link to their profile:

http://dark-fest.livejournal.com/profile

Please note that you do not have to be a member of Livejournal to participate.

Hope to see some of you there!

Fyi, I'm not a mod there, I just love the fest. :)
 

Hello ADF!

With this...

Coming out soon i thought I'd ask the forest what was your favorite scene from the Twi-Saga movies?

So come in and tell me, which was your favorite twi-saga movie so far and does your favorite movie happen to match your favorite book?

More scene stills posted inside

Hello, lovely campers!

We have a proposition for you!

Over the weekend we got to see all your beautiful shining faces...

And now we want to hear your VOICES!

No, I'm not making you sing for me......this time.

But we know there are campers here from all over this magnificent earth, and who doesn't love hearing different accents?

So...we want to know how you talk when you're NOT just typing words on a screen!

YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT:

1) Clickie on over to VOCAROO

2) Record us two things:

- a passage from your favorite book, or fanfic, or whatever happens to be lying closest to you

- tell us a bit about where you live! A favorite place, what it's like, anything you feel like sharing

3) Once you've fulfilled our requests, feel free to ramble! We want to hear YOU. The beautiful you sitting behind that screen, staring back at me through a series of 1s and 0s. (And if you're feeling extra sweet, say "Simon is a handsome shark" for Halawia.)

4) Go under share on the internet, and give us the link or embed it! 

5) Come on in and listen to other people's voices and get to hear just how people ACTUALLY say what they're typing!

I'll be posting shortly on the inside with an example! Come and play, and find out what the girl with the crazy blue font sounds like! (And Halawia, too!)

(campfire approved by my lovies, eksmith and jandco)

Howdy Fellow Campers,

I don't know about you, but very often when I see a picture I think it would fit perfectly with something I just read in a fic.  Even more often, I will hear a song that I think would be perfect on the soundtrack for a fic (if we had those .. oh I wish we had those). Sometimes I'll tumbl a pic or song that I think fits my favorite fic and that is always fun. It really can entice someone to read something new, I hope.

But, I got to thinking. What if I set aside a day on the PicTease where reader's could tease their favorite fics? Don't we love sharing with others what we love? Could be fun. So "Reader Teaser" Saturday was born.

I hope people like this as much as I do. It really can be fun to find pictures to go with fics, whether it's a whole fic, or a specific quote. So, if your interested, I'd love you to submit a teaser here.

Also, I'm not against authors teasing their own stuff. You do read your stories, right? Hehe. I'm sure sometimes, after you've posted your chapter, you may see a pic that you think, "Oh that would have been perfect." But, it's too late. This is a great way to share it anyway.

The teasers can be for old or new stories, but they must still be posted in a public place. I posted more information and an example here.

Also, my fic sis is posting a new story, you should go check it out .. I think it's awesome so far. "Twice in a Lifetime" by aciepey Summary: Bella endures a tragedy early in her marriage to Peter Whitlock. A story that tells about a woman's strength and how to draw strength from others.

More Info on PicTease Site

Just in case you would like more info about my PicTease site. 

I accept picture teasers here for your new chapters until midnight CST on Sunday's, and I post and tweet them out on Monday's. (ex. http://pictease.twificnews.com/through-the-blaze-chapter-22-by-krnycorn/ )

I accept music teasers (Teasers Unplugged) for your new chapters here until 7pm CST on Wednesday's, and I post and tweet them out on Thursday's.  (ex. http://pictease.twificnews.com/teasers-unplugged-love-story-chapter-12-by-everydaybella/ )

Have you ever seen a fanflick? This is like a trailer for a fanfiction story.  Well if you have one for your story that you'd love people to see, or you have one that you love for someone else's story then submit it here and I post and tweet these on Friday's in the order they are submitted.  I usually post one or two a week. (ex. http://pictease.twificnews.com/fanflick-scotch-gin-and-the-new-girl-by-withthevampsofcourse-and-jandco/ )

If you're looking for a new story & you enjoy being visually or musically teased, come check it out, you just might find something new to love.

Follow me on twitter @TwiSherry for the tweets to the teasers.

Hey! so i'm new to this whole thing. A while back I read part of this amazing twilight fanfic. Edward was a famous author who moved to some isolated area, and he meets Bella, who is abused by her husban, (i think it's mike or james). Thats all i remember from it, but i do remember that i loved it but now i can't find it! help would be very much appreciated :) thankyou!

and my rec is "Expectations and Other Moving Pieces" by chrometurtle

It seems as though the HELP DESK is needed more than ever this week!

So, just like every week, let's open up the forest for all of those inquiries you have been dying to make.

Inquiries like:

"Could someone rec me...."

"What is the name of that fic..?"

"I forgot how to..."

"How do you _____ on ADF...?"

"I've always wondered...."

ALL HELP GOES HERE. ALL HELPERS ANSWER HERE!

It is the Amnesia, Request, Questions, Techie campfire....

Hello All!  Does anyone have pdf's of the completed fics for the above author?  Thank you!

Fic rec:

The Confidence Man by OhMyWord http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5850826/1/The_Confidence_Man

An oldie that has escaped me until now. Cute, fast moving fic with a criminal Edward.

And for some more thank you, I leave this to grace the page today:

Hey, I dont know where to put this. Its my 1st cf so Im really sorry if I step on any toes or broke some rules.

Does anyone still reading RPF stories? I miss reading Robsten fic but nothing is worth reading for lately. So what's your favorite RPF story? Please recommend us, it doesnt matter if its Robsten (but its better lol) or not...

MINE IS TTE!

Also, who can give me a pdf copy of TWO THOUSAND EIGHT BY LINDSEY? Including the outtake.

Aw yea, I forgot to recommend this:

THE CELLAR BY IAMBEAGLE - Boy meets Girl. Girl's friend throws up on Boy's shoes. A story about wannabe hipsters, awkward moments, and soul mates.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 33 - Words: 41,995 - Reviews: 3079 - Updated: 1-4-12 - Published: 11-12-11 - Bella & Edward - Complete

OUR YELLOW HOUSE BY CARANO - Joined at the hip since kindergarten, Edward and Bella shared it all, and at the age of 22, they were happily married, expecting their first child. But when Bella was 4 months pregnant, she was kidnapped. That was 3 years ago - HEA? Yes, I promise.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 44 - Words: 200,168 - Reviews: 9609 - Updated: 1-21-12 - Published: 4-27-11 - Edward & Bella

I was browsing the pre-order for the movies and I was looking of the section that would claim deleted scenes, but didn't see anything. Does that mean there won't be any? 

I missed them when it went to DVD only with Eclipse

For my rec:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4967708/1/Undercover_Blue

Copward and Officer Bella go undercover to work a case together. Officer Bella is a bartender and Undercoverward is a bouncer at a strip club called the Drunk Tank. Will they be able to keep their relationship professional? AU-Human
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 38,988 - Reviews: 242 - Updated: 5-4-09 - Published: 4-3-09 - Bella & Edward - Complete

It goes quick, but it is cute and enjoyable!

I normally never post unless its FFA, just to be safe. But THIS IS SUPERNATURAL, I CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO DIE IF NOT.

I know this might be old news to everyone else...but I am currently watching this show called Dark Shadows on Netflix and they are apparently making said show from the ABC into a movie...with Johnny Depp.

And he's going to be playing Barnabas Collins the vampire.

(I wanted him to be the next Vampire Hunter D but whatever, I'll take what I can get.)

SO, TO MAKE THIS INTERACTIVE AND ABOUT SOMETHING IMPORTANT: DO YOU LIKE THE DEPPTH OF JOHNNY? WHAT MOVIE OF HIS IS YOUR FAVORITE?

Oh, and a rec in case:

 Rainbows and Storm Clouds
With one inevitably comes the other. Good and bad. Ups and downs. Adversity and perseverance. You can take it or you can do something about it. Which will you choose? AH, Slash, Carlisle and Edward are married and face the challenge of their lives.
Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 10 - Words: 78,504 - Reviews: 50 - Updated: 1-29-12 - Published: 12-1-11 - Edward & Carlisle

purple edit: dark shadows is definitely forest-friendly! any fandom that's supernatural is welcome here!

As always, this weekly campfire tells us

what you are reading or

what you have read that you think everyone needs to read as well!

It is very important that you include links and even more important that you not only give a description of the fic, but tell us

WHY YOU LOVE IT!

Don't forget to give us a link.

Also, if you are reading something that someone else recs, you can discuss it or concur here. That helps campers decide if they want to read it as well!

Mark of Beauty

final chapter

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7738084/38/#

Read and Discuss!

An Epilogue will follow!

Hey there!

I've devoured "Mark of Beauty" and "Everybody Lies" by danieller.123

Does anybody have "Men Without Eyes" and "Under the Apple Tree" by the same author?

On her profile on FF.net, she said

Q: Can I read them somewhere?

A: Google? I don't have any copies of my stuff. Sorry.

THANK YOU!

For your enjoyment:

ACHTUNG!

1) In a few MINUTES, I got both the fics. You Rock!

2) I've been told that you want a rec.

(Wasn't Edward above enough? ;-) bratty girls...)

Everybody lies: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7505741/1/bEverybody_b_bLies_b

Summary: It's a basic truth of the human condition that everybody lies. The only variable is about what. EB AH

-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-

I'm a huge fan of House MD. This fic is NOT a crossover, but there's something related to House as well. Very compelling. Very well written.

What else I'm reading right now.

1900 by Camilla10 http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7770679/1/b1900_b

Summary: Summer 1900. Fearing to be wanted by the Italian police for a political murder he did not commit, Edoardo Masi returns to the US, which he had to leave in 1898. Will his love still be waiting for him? Why did she disappear?

-x-x-x-x-x-x

Camilla is the one who made me decide to read "Mark of Beauty" by danieller. Thank you, Camilla :)

Time for some cooking!

Come on in and tell us what you're up to!

See the Rules Below

What we’re cookin’...

• Plot Bunnies! Ever have a plot bunny that needed some spice? Who said anything about too many cooks? The more the merrier, here! Bring your undercooked plots or ideas, and help others hash out their stories, too.
   

• Your Characters! Feel like your characters are just skin and bones? Come chat with your friends and see if they can help you create the perfect recipe for meaty greatness.
   

• Basically anything related to your fic that you need help with!
   

Allergies...

• We’re allergic to negativity! Constructive criticism and suggestions are welcome, but please try to stay positive and productive!
   

• And pilfering, too! There will be plenty of story ideas being discussed, so please stay respectful to your fellow authors by not using another's idea as your own - unless given explicit permission by the author first and then giving due credit, of course. No eating off someone else’s plate unless they say you can!
   

Food Bank...

• Donations! Have some untouched plot ingredients that have been sitting in your cabinet for far too long? Come drop them off at our Food Bank and help another hungry author!
   

• Pick up! Need some ingredients for your writing? See what ideas have been left for a good home.
   

 You’ve given us an excuse to use the kitchen for the first time.

So, come on in and share your ideas! Maybe someone will have that perfect plot point that pushes your story from good to great, and hopefully you’ll be able to do the same for a fellow author!

Hey Campers!

It's time for our last discussion campfire for... 

SANCTUARY by jennyfly

Even if you haven't participated in the read-a-longs, feel free to come in and share thoughts, feelings, etc. on this story as a whole.  No worries about spoilers this time - we're done!

Big thanks to everyone who joined in!

 If you have any suggestions for future read-a-long stories, please share either in this campfire or shoot me a PM.  The only criteria is that they are older, found here in the forest and complete.  

We'll start on a new story in a couple of weeks! 

http://www.adifferentforest.com/Fiction/Title/920/Tender_is_the_Night/3

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7770738/3/

BITTERSWEET is LJ's favorite flavor...sigh...

So, what do you think? What if?  WHAT. IF...???

There be spoilers here!

ADF presents: love secrets

i wanna try something a little new for these here parts for valentine's day. i've seen these done really nicely in other comms, so i thought i'd shamelessly copy them and try it over here.

some of you may know that i don't care overmuch for this holiday because honestly. why limit "i love you" to one day of the year? however, more of you know that i am hypocritical and that i do what i want. so, keeping that in mind, i thought we'd have ourselves a sweet little anonymous lovefest, ADF-style. if you don't like it, then move right along.

what's a "love secret"? well, now. that's easy. it's an anonymous love note. try googling it to get the idea.

this is your chance to send someone a sweet note/fun message/creepy stalker-esque love letter/&c. without them knowing who it's from.

yay?

seriously, these are always fun. so. if there's a person around here that you appreciate/adore/admire/love in a way that makes you a little uncomfortable, now's the chance to let them know. anonymously. only i will know who sent them, and i am the soul of discretion~

send your valentine's love secrets to me at adflovesecrets@gmail.com and i will publish them in a big ole post come v-day (or several posts, depending on how many you guys send my way). 

but ranger wtvoc, how do i make a love secret? i lack photoshop skillz!!!1!

well, dear lovelorn camper. there are plenty of places that can make simple image things for you. blingee, the knowyourmeme generator, stuff like that. if you know of an easy-to-use place that does macros, link to them in here!

all i ask is that you either send me the image itself or a link to it. if you make it ginormous, i will shrink it down and/or not post it at all. (like... nothing over 500 pixels in length or width, please)

but ranger wtvoc, i don't know anybody! who will send me a love secret? forever alone, etc. well, dear camper. come into this campfire. if you comment, then someone will send you some love.

to those of you out there who have free time, why don't you favorite this campfire and make a love secret for a total stranger that you've never spoken to in your life? c'mon. make someone's day!

okay, this is all confusing. for the tl;dr crowd:

1- post in this campfire if you'd like to receive a valentine love secret. 

2- if you wanna receive one, you should give one (or more); send something to a total stranger AND me that person you love!

3- send your love secret(s) to adflovesecrets@gmail.com; send as many as you want. either send me the image or a link to it. they are to be anonymous, but don't forget to include your beloved's username.

4- i will accept inappropriate TO AN EXTENT. don't test me. if i feel like you're making fun of anyone, i will end you. oh, but you can mock me all you want. i'm cool with that. omg i feel like i'm shilling for valentine's for myself here lol

5- send to anyone you want, man. forest dweller or no. i just really want a lot of people to get silly love secrets!

k, now come forth and comment if you've got questions, know of good online resources for the photoshop-challenged, are confused by my run-on sentences/directions, or if you want someone to send you some anonymous love.

THERE, SEE. I JUST MADE ONE FOR MYSELF. TROLLOLOLOLOLOLOL THAT'S HOW EASY IT IS.

Can't wait to see this this photoshoot !

To make this interactive, can you think of any fics where it is Bella and not Alice who is the clothing nut?

I loved all the crazy clothes Alice would create with a pair of scissors just before school in this class rec:

 Tropic of Virgo » by In.a.blue.bathrobe 
He's a young but jaded musician writing lyrics for his band, and she's a naive, frustrated poet looking to break out of her shell; their words collide online. What happens when they meet in high school, unaware of their literary connection?
Twilight - Fiction Rated: M - English - General - Chapters: 37 - Words: 159,572 - Reviews: 18841 - Updated: 8-27-09 - Published: 3-4-09 - Complete

Here's what I found on celebritybabyscoop.com. I don't know how much of it is actually true but it's kinda fun to speculate. 

"Sienna Miller may have not confirmed her pregnancy yet but her former stepmother Kelly Hoppen has. Hoppen - who was previously married to Miller's dad Edwin - confirmed to the Evening Standard that the 30-year-old actress is expecting her first child with Tom Sturridge.

She said, "Sienna is definitely not engaged or getting married, and she is pregnant."

The British paper also reports that Hoppen is close to Sienna and Savannah.

The timing seems to be right as the sisters have recently stepped down as co-creative directors of the fashion label Twenty8Twelve.

Their statement read: “We’ve had a brilliant six years at Twenty8Twelve and are now looking forward to new pastures. We wish the brand the best of luck for the future.”

Staff at the Twenty8Twelve offices say Sienna left "to concentrate on the baby".

The couple met last March while they were both performing in plays in London."

So what do you think? True or False? 

Can you see Tom Sturridge as a dad with a baby in his arms? I have to admit I'm having trouble but I'm happy for them if it's true. 

Please feel free to give me hell about nearly forgetting!!!!

Okay, so... challenge time if you're up for it

For this weeks tease, I'd like to see how you envision your stories Edward

Who do you see your Edward as?

How do you picture him looking?

Post it with your tease!

...or don't.

No hard feelings by the by if you choose not to.

~And, as always, don't forget to include a link to your fic!~

Now come on in and give us a tease... please :)