The Life and Death of Edward Anthony Masen

Chicago, 1918. Edward Anthony Masen is a 17 year old boy living with his parents near the end of the first World War. His dream is to become a soldier and serve his country but his parents have other plans. Meet Elizabeth Masen, the fiery woman that faught until her death to protect the son that she loved. Meet Edward Masen, Sr., a Chicago defense lawyer with a knack for seeing to the heart of any manner. Join this family as they face head on the threat of the impending draft and the coming of one of the deadliest flu epidemics in recorded history. What kind of friend is Edward to his free-spirited companion, Anna? How does he handle the arrival of his aunt and cousin from Scranton that turns his family life upside down? And, what happens one night in October when it seems inevitable that Edward will die of the flu? How does a young, enigmatic doctor save his patient and introduce him to a new and dangerous world? A Twilight Fan Fiction, completely in canon, that explores the life of Edward before he meets his beloved Bella. DISCLAIMER: All recognizable characters are the sole property of Stephenie Myers. I own nothing of the Twilight Saga and no copyright infrigement is intended. All original ideas and characters in this story are the sole property of this author.