1918, interesting year, Paul Alexander Ruddell, my maternal grandad was born then..

In the Twilight series, vampires are a supernatural species with a variety of unique abilities, including super speed, strength, and specific gifts like mind-reading or shielding, which are not found in traditional vampire lore. They are immortal, but some, like Edward Cullen, have a deep internal conflict over their monstrous nature and a strong protective instinct for humans they care about. 

Abilities and characteristics

• Supernatural Gifts: Beyond enhanced strength and speed, Twilight vampires possess individual, unique abilities that can manifest as anything from controlling the elements to generating electric shocks or creating illusions.
• Mind-reading: Some vampires, like Edward Cullen, can read the minds of anyone nearby, with the exception of those like Bella Swan who have a mental shield.
• Shielding: Some vampires can create a mental shield to protect themselves and others from psychic powers.
• Immortality: Vampires are immortal and can only be killed by being decapitated and burned to ashes.