There's no indication in the original Twilight series that the characters read fanfiction. But if we consider the fanfiction community, it's a creative idea to have them read it. Maybe Alice, with her ability to see the future (sort of), could be intrigued by fanfictions that predict different outcomes for the characters and decide to read some.
It could mean that within the Twilight universe's meta - narrative, the characters are somehow aware of and engaged with the fan - created stories. Maybe it shows the extreme popularity of the Twilight franchise, even to the point where it's as if the fictional characters themselves are part of the fan culture. It could also be a very creative and self - referential concept for fan - made art or stories.
Yes, it is a bit strange. After all, they are the ones living the story, and fanfiction is often a creative interpretation by outsiders. It's like they are stepping into a parallel world where others have reimagined their lives.
If Twilight characters read the books' fanfiction, it could lead to some interesting self - discovery. For instance, Bella might read a fanfic that shows her as a stronger character than she believes herself to be in the original story, and it could inspire her to be more assertive in her real 'Twilight' life. Also, the Cullens as a family might have some lively discussions about how the fans view them, which could either strengthen their family bond or cause some internal conflict depending on the nature of the fanfictions they read.
They can introduce new ideas. For example, if they're fans of a particular character in the Twilight books, they might try to promote that character's values in the fanfiction's plot. So if it's a character who loves Alice in the Twilight books, they might push for more seer - like abilities to be important in the fanfiction's story.
In the Twilight universe, the characters are part of the original narrative written by Stephenie Meyer. Fanfiction is a whole different realm created by fans. Since Twilight is a fictional character within a specific fictional world, it doesn't have the capacity to read fanfiction which is a meta - creation by the real - world fans. It's like a separation between the official story and the fan - made interpretations.
There could be a wide variety of characters in Twilight fanfiction that readers might be interested in. Some might focus on the main characters from the original series like Bella, Edward, and Jacob. For example, fanfictions might explore different scenarios of their relationships, such as what if Bella had chosen Jacob instead. Others could be minor characters from the books that are given more depth in fan stories, like Alice's backstory being expanded on. There are also original characters created by the fanfiction authors themselves that interact with the Twilight world.
No, they probably don't. The Cullens are fictional characters within the Twilight universe. Fanfiction is a creation of the fans in the real world. The Cullens are busy with their own lives in Forks, dealing with things like going to school, hunting, and protecting Bella. They don't have access to the concept of fanfiction as it exists outside their fictional realm.
In Twilight fanfiction, characters might read all sorts of things. They could be reading ancient vampire lore books that help them understand their own kind better. For example, Carlisle might be reading an old manuscript about the origins of his vampire family. Or they could be reading letters from other characters. Bella might read a letter from her mother that gives her some new perspective on her life in Forks. They could also be reading normal human books, like classic literature, which could show a contrast between their vampire or werewolf nature and the human world.
There are no examples. The official Twilight content focuses on the main storylines created by Stephenie Meyer. Fanfiction exists outside of this official realm, and the idea of characters reading it within the official media is not part of the original vision for the Twilight series.