At the beginning of , Bella Swan moves from sunny Phoenix to the small, rainy town of Forks to live with her father. At her new high school, she meets the mysterious and distant Edward Cullen, who seems different from everyone else. Despite his strange behavior, Bella is drawn to him, and they slowly become closer. As she starts noticing unusual things about Edward—his strength, speed, and cold skin—she begins to suspect that he is hiding a dangerous secret.