This was my banner for TwiFicPics' "Long Distance Love" banner challenge this week:

And it won first place by public vote! Woot! Thanks to those who voted.
Following the win, the banner was then adopted by maxipoo1024 for her accompanying story.

Inordinate Passion
by Chantiemaya
http://twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=15875
Bella and Jake have been married for fifteen years. They've worked together in Jake's company ever since. When they move from Phoenix to Seattle to run the Washington office, there is no job for Bella. She has time to think and realizes that her marriage has been over for a long time. Why did she ever promise to stay when they agreed the passion was gone? At the same time, she meets the young driver Edward Cullen, who works for her husband. He distracts her from her thoughts with his gorgeous presence. They grow close in a very short time, but what will Bella do when she finds out Edward's humiliating secret? What will Jake do when Bella insists on leaving him?

Bellow of the Ocean
by Avery Dawnhale
Story coming soon

What I Wished For
by thimbles
http://twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=15926
Bella and Jacob married young, and their life together has been much more of a challenge than Bella had anticipated. She’s battling depression and he’s increasingly frustrated that his wife is no longer the same girl he married. Bella is able to find brief moments of peace and happiness in the music she surrounds herself with. She finds particular joy in the raw and powerful music of Edward Cullen, and when she takes the opportunity to see him perform live, the pair strike up an instant friendship.

As Edward and Bella become closer, it throws her struggles in her marriage to Jacob into sharp relief, and Bella begins to daydream about being romantically involved with Edward.

The Art of Love
by Arc Morpheus
Written for Help for Heroes Fandom Charity

Runaway with Me, Love?
by Athousandmore
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7706137/1/Runaway_with_me_Love
All Edward and Bella wanted was to be together but sadly their parents did everything in their power to keep them away from each other. So, what do Edward and Bella do? They runaway. Fluff E/B Lemons

Hello everybody - or those who still choose to follow my blog. First and foremost, I wish everybody a happy and safe new year, with good fortune to everyone.

Secondly, as you can see, I am here to prove that I am still very much still alive. Sort of.

My leaving was somewhat abrupt all those months ago, and while I don't care to relive why or share specific details, I will just give you a quick rundown on what's been happening. I feel you have a right to know.

About June last year I received some alarming health news that quickly pulled me down to a dangerous level of depression. In, literally, a matter of weeks, I became a totally different (and unrecognisable) person with no zest for life, nor with the will power to do anything. I could barely get myself to school on time, let alone keep up with banner requests, fandom writing, and homework. I had to make the best decision at the time, and that was to focus on school. So I did. That is why I chose to leave the fandom community.

It's been a slow and bumpy process, but I'm getting back on the road to recovery. I will never be the person that I was 12 months ago just before I started taking banner requests, but I have chosen to accept that what happened serves as a life lesson and that I will grow from it in time. While I am not yet healed, I think I am strong enough to get back into the swing of things gently within the fandom world.

So, I hereby announce that I have returned to banner making and fandom writing.

I will not, however, under any circumstances, make videos. No exceptions. I also do not do blinkie requests at this time.

Please understand that, the first time around, the pressure of life got to me and I buckled. This time around, I plan to pace myself better. That means that I will no longer pump out 12 banners a week like I used to. I will go at a leisurely pace that suits me.

That said, I have decided that if I return, I will return with a clean slate. I will not be following up any requests that I left hanging. I'm sorry - I just cannot do it, nor will I be able to trace all those requests from so far back. If you still need something that you requested, feel free to request again and I'll get back to you.

I apologise sincerely to the two users who were waiting on a video from me, but please understand that I just cannot make them and I will not be offended if you ask someone else to make them. Delving back into things that needed to be done 6 months ago, I believe, will be very psychologically detrimental to me and I cannot risk going back to where I was. Again, words cannot express how sorry I am that you could not rely on me to deliver.

On a positive note, the time away has allowed me to dabble some more in digital artistry, and I've upgraded my software to accommodate my growing skills. So, while my time away may have been seen as counter-productive, I actually have learned a few new techniques and such that will help me become a better artist.

I conclude this message by saying that I would love to hear from you guys again and I cannot wait to become re-aquainted with all my fabulous cyber-buddies.

As always, the best means of contacting me is through email: enchanted_mind@ymail.com

Thank you for your support in the beginning and for any future support you guys will provide.

I'll see you around!

- enchanted-mind