In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 9 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 9 Summary: “Theory”

On the drive back to Forks, Edward explains he can find Bella by her scent and that he's the only one in his family who can read minds—though only within a few miles.

Bella tells him about Jacob’s vampire legend and her own internet research. She says she knows he’s dangerous but doesn’t care. Edward confirms his family only drinks animal blood, though it's not ideal. Bella notes his golden eyes mean he recently fed; he’s amused by her observation.

He confesses he worried about her while away and noticed her scrapes from La Push. When she asks why he missed school, he says he can’t appear in sunlight—without elaborating. Bella admits she misses him when he’s gone. He warns it’s dangerous for her to care about him.

At her house, Bella makes him promise to come to school, and in return, Edward makes her promise not to go into the woods alone—because he’s not the only danger out there.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

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In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 8 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 8 Summary: “Port Angeles”

In Port Angeles, Bella helps Jessica and Angela shop for dance dresses. The girls tease Bella about her lack of dating experience, mentioning Tyler thinks he’s taking her to prom—news that irritates her.

Later, while the others go to the bay, Bella looks for a bookstore, gets lost, and is cornered by four threatening men. Just as they close in, Edward suddenly appears and rescues her, furious. He drives her away to calm down, then takes her to meet her friends, who’ve already eaten. He convinces them to let him take Bella home and stays for dinner with her.

At the restaurant, Edward is protective and intense. Bella feels safe with him, even after the scare. He reveals he followed her to Port Angeles to keep her safe and admits he can’t read her mind—unlike everyone else’s. He tracked her through Jessica’s thoughts and found her just in time. His anger stems from how close he came to killing the men who threatened her.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers.

Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

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In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 7 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 7 Summary: “Nightmare”

At home, Bella tries to block out her thoughts with loud music and falls asleep. She dreams of Jacob turning into a wolf and attacking Edward. Disturbed, she researches vampires online and finds conflicting legends, but most agree they avoid sunlight. Only one mentions “good” vampires.

Walking in the woods, Bella concludes that Edward must be a vampire—but decides she doesn’t care. Feeling resolved, she finishes her English paper.

At school Monday, Mike asks her out, but she gently turns him down. She’s disappointed when the Cullens don’t show up at lunch. At home, she tries reading but keeps thinking of Edward. Lying in the sun, she briefly dozes and feels like someone is watching her.

The next day, still no Edward. Bella cheers up thinking about her upcoming shopping trip with Jessica and Angela.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

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In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 6 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 6 Summary: “Scary Stories”

At lunch, Bella overhears gossip about her and Edward, but most talk is about the upcoming La Push trip. Curious about Edward’s camping plans, she asks her dad, who says the area is more for hunting.

On Saturday, under rare sunshine, Bella joins the student group at La Push beach. They build a fire and explore tide pools. Bella struggles to keep up and falls a few times. Later, a group of teens from the reservation joins them, including Jacob, who remembers Bella from her childhood.

Lauren asks why the Cullens weren’t invited; Sam says, “The Cullens don’t come here.” Bella walks with Jacob and asks about them. He tells her a tribal legend: his people are descended from wolves and once made a treaty with a group of “cold ones”—vampires—who don’t hunt humans. Their leader is Carlisle Cullen. Bella is shocked but pretends not to be, promising to keep the secret.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 6 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 6 Summary: “Scary Stories”

At lunch, Bella overhears gossip about her and Edward, but most talk is about the upcoming La Push trip. Curious about Edward’s camping plans, she asks her dad, who says the area is more for hunting.

On Saturday, under rare sunshine, Bella joins the student group at La Push beach. They build a fire and explore tide pools. Bella struggles to keep up and falls a few times. Later, a group of teens from the reservation joins them, including Jacob, who remembers Bella from her childhood.

Lauren asks why the Cullens weren’t invited; Sam says, “The Cullens don’t come here.” Bella walks with Jacob and asks about them. He tells her a tribal legend: his people are descended from wolves and once made a treaty with a group of “cold ones”—vampires—who don’t hunt humans. Their leader is Carlisle Cullen. Bella is shocked but pretends not to be, promising to keep the secret.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 5 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 5 Summary: “Blood Type”

At lunch, Edward invites Bella to sit with him. She’s confused by his sudden friendliness, and he cryptically says, “I might as well do it thoroughly.” He warns he’s not good for her, and they discuss how mysterious they find each other. When she jokes he was bitten by a radioactive spider, he laughs but asks, “What if I’m the bad guy?” Bella senses he’s dangerous—but not evil.

Later, during a blood-typing class, Bella faints at the sight of blood. Edward swoops in, carries her to the nurse, and arranges for her to go home early. On the drive, they connect over music and family. At her house, he jokes about her clumsiness and her upcoming La Push trip, and she slams the door, flustered.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 4 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Chapter 4 Summary: “Invitations”

Bella dreams of Edward glowing with light but walking away into darkness. He vanishes, and she continues to glimpse him in her dreams. Over the next month, tension builds. Tyler tries to make amends, while Edward ignores her—his golden eyes growing darker. Bella watches him silently.

Mike flirts openly and hints at wanting Bella to ask him to the dance. She lies about weekend plans, catching Edward’s curious gaze. Later, Edward breaks his silence to apologize, then says they shouldn’t be friends. Hurt, Bella leaves, but he suddenly helps her after she trips, then walks away.

Eric and Tyler also ask her to the dance—she declines. At home, she hears Mike accepted Jessica’s invite and urges Jessica to pair off the other guys. While cooking, Bella reflects on Edward’s words and concludes he’s letting her down gently.

The next morning, Edward surprises her by offering a ride to Seattle. When she questions his change of heart, he admits avoiding her is difficult. Though warning her again, he smiles and says, “I’ll see you in class.” (p 84)

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

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In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 3 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. 

Chapter 3 Summary: “Phenomenon”

After a snowy, icy morning, Bella heads to school feeling hopeful—partly because she might see Edward. At school, a van skids toward her in the parking lot, but Edward appears out of nowhere and saves her, stopping the van with his bare hands. She’s injured and confused, but Edward insists they pretend nothing unusual happened. At the hospital, Bella presses for answers, but Edward remains evasive. Though shaken, Bella refuses to let it go—and that night, she dreams of him.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

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In which Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha discuss Chapter 2 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. 

Chapter 2 Summary: “Open Book”

Bella notices Edward's absence from school and wonders if it's because of her. At home, she decides to take over cooking and reassures her worried mom via email. Over dinner, she and her dad discuss the Cullens—Charlie defends them against town gossip.

The week is uneventful until Edward returns. Bella is both nervous and intrigued when he suddenly becomes polite and introduces himself in biology class. They work together on a lab project, during which she notices his cold touch and a change in his eye color. Their conversation reveals personal details, and Bella is surprised by how open she's being with him—and by his interest in her.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters Network Podcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and Samantha Myers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, with intro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by Bethanie Finger.

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In this first episode of TITPOAK Bethanie, Lindsey, andSamantha introduce their new podcast and discuss Chapter 1 of Twilight!

Chapter Summary:

Seventeen-year-old Bella Swan is moving from Phoenix,Arizona, to Forks, Washington, a small, rainy town. Bella’s parents divorcedwhen she was young, and her mother, Renée, took her to Phoenix. Renée now has anew boyfriend, Phil, so Bella is going to live with her father, Charlie, thepolice chief in Forks. Upon her arrival, Charlie presents Bella with an oldtruck he bought from his friend Billy Black. After Bella moves her things intoCharlie’s house, she cries and looks out the window at the driving rain.

The next day, her first at Forks High School, Bella meetsseveral students, including Eric, Jessica, and Mike. At lunch, Bella noticesfive strikingly attractive students sitting at a table by themselves. Jessicaexplains that they are Edward, Emmett, and Alice Cullen, the adopted childrenof Dr. and Mrs. Cullen, and Rosalie and Jasper Hale, who live with them. Thewhole family moved to Forks two years ago. Throughout lunch, Edward stares atBella. Later, in biology class, Bella has to sit next to Edward, who seemsinexplicably furious. After school, Bella goes to the school office, where sheoverhears Edward asking for a transfer from biology class. She drives home,fighting back tears.

This Is The Podcast of A Killer is a Three Sisters NetworkPodcast hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger, Lindsey Myers, and SamanthaMyers. Featuring discussion of the literary works of Stephenie Meyer, withintro/outro music composed by Infraction and logo art created by BethanieFinger.

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