I'd never given much thought to how I would die... and other The Twilight Saga opening lines.

I'd never given much thought to how I would die - though I'd had reason enough in the last few months - but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this. - Twilight

I felt like I was in one of those terrifying nightmares, the one where you have to run, run till your lungs burst, but you can't make your body move fast enough. - New Moon

All our attempts at subterfuge had been in vain. - Eclipse

I'd had more than my fair share of near-death experiences; it wasn't something you ever really got used to. - Breaking Dawn

This was the time of day when I most wished I were able to sleep. - Midnight Sun

Midnight Sun - Stephenie Meyer

It's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view

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