New Vampire Diaries trilogy is in the works

The new trilogy will begin with the book Phantom. There is currently no information as to publication dates for the books, their plot lines or even the time and place of their settings. Those unfamiliar with the books may be surprised to learn that Phantom will begin the third trilogy of the Vampire Diaries saga.

The original trilogy, consisting of The Awakening, The Struggle and The Fury, was released in 1991. After finishing the third book, many fans began to pressure L.J. Smith to write a fourth book. She released The Dark Reunion in 1992. On a personal note, without The Dark Reunion, I would probably have given up on the book series and never read another word of it. If you haven’t read the series yet and The Fury leaves you, well, furious, you are not alone. The Dark Reunion makes up for it.

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‘Vampire Diaries’ stars sink teeth into questions

What is it about the vampire lifestyle that’s so attractive? Inquiring minds, also known as “Vampire Diaries” stars Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev, want to know.

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I agree with the first article, there were a couple of the Vampire Diaries books that I just gave up on. They went way out in left field and lost me along the way. Hopefully, LJ Smith will come back with a new twist. Did you like all of the Vampire Diaries books?

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 13
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

Elena finally woke as she tried to piece together what had happened last night. She remembered Damon threatening Margaret and giving into him, but why was she still alive. The fresh puncture marks were evidence of his presence, but her memories were blurry. She remembered Damon sharing his blood and her wanting it, but he hadn’t turned her. She refused to believe it was some kind of kindness or a conscience that stopped him from draining her; maybe he just wants to draw the game out or have her be like Vickie.

Memorable Quotes

Elena: “I know, you’re waiting for me to say it. There is a way to get my diary – Damon’s way. All I need to do is agree to his price.” (Page 440)

Elena: “I wrote about it because I thought it was evidence that you’d cared about me all along, enough to pick up and keep it. I never thought it could be evidence of anything else.” (Page 444)

Stefan: I love you,” he said softly.
Elena: At first Elena, in her pleasant haze, simply accepted the words. Then, with a chill of sweetness, she realized what he’d said. (Page 448)

Stefan: “I kept the ring because it was a symbol of her. So I could keep her in my heart. But now I’d like it to be a symbol of something else.” Again he hesitated, seeming almost afraid to meet her eyes. “Considering the way things are, I don’t really have any right to ask this. But, Elene—“ He struggled on for a few minutes and then gave up, his eyes meeting hers mutely. (Page 448-449)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 14
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

Bonnie was shivering from the cold as she waited outside the Forbes house for any sign of movement. When the door finally opened, Bonnie hid behind the shrubbery and watched as Caroline’s family emerged. Caroline was carrying a white drawstring purse that was big enough to hold Elena’s small diary and with a sense of satisfaction, she made her way to the corner of Thrush Street and Hawthorne Drive.

Memorable Quotes

Caroline: Caroline’s fingers were dipping into the bag as if she just couldn’t wait. “What I’m going to read is about Fell’s Church today, not a hundred or two hundred years ago,” she was saying, working herself up into a sort of exultant fever. “It’s important now, because it’s about somebody who’s living in tow with us. In fact he’s right here in this room.” (Page 463)

Elena: There was a long moment of silence and then she spoke. “Why?”
Damon: “I thought you’d be more interested in how.” (Page 467)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 15
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

Aunt Judith was shocked at Elena’s outburst toward Damon and ever since Elena started hanging out with Stefan her behavior had been secretive and defiant. This was Judith’s last straw and she made it clear that it was all Stefan’s fault. As Elena yells at Damon and Judith alike, she says she’ll never give up Stefan for Damon, but Robert burst in the conversation with anger already on his lips. Every emotion that Elena had been bundling up for weeks flowed into her body now. In a fit of rage she announces her engagement to Stefan and shows them Katherine’s ring. Everyone around her was furious including Damon, who grabbed her hand, stared at the ring, and strode away savagely. Judith tries to forbid Elena from any such engagement, but a deeply distraught Elena yells that she’s not her mother and heads off, informing everyone that she will be at the boarding house. She was glad that Bonnie and Meredith hadn’t followed her and as she reached the parking lot, she spotted Matt unlocking his car. Elena approached Matt to find out if she could borrow his car, but gave him little choice as she snatched his keys and drove away.

Memorable Quotes

Elena: “He’s not ‘that boy,’” she said again, her voice deadly cold. “He’s Stefan and he’s all I care about. And I happen to be engaged to him.” (Page 472)

Meredith: Meredith ignored him. “Stefan, can I talk to you?”
Stefan: “In a minute. Are you going to answer her questions? Took what?” Stefan was concentrating on Tyler, totally focused. (Page 481)

Stefan: “I’ll put her under the trees. The willows, not the oaks,” he called after them. (Page 485)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 16
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

Long ago on the dark streets of Florence, a starving Stefan made vows to himself about his many powers and how they are used on the human creatures around him. Now Stefan was prepared to break them all.

He lay Elena under the nearby willow tree and kissed her cold forehead; he would come back and join her if he lived. With the burden of Elena’s body now gone, Stefan broke into a predator’s lop and started hunting his prey. Heading back to the school, Stefan found Tyler and his group still lodged in the Quonset hut and attacked. He had vowed never to kill, but now he wanted to and intended to do just that as he grabbed Tyler and sank his fangs into his veins. Before Stefan could finish draining Tyler whole, a poor thug passed by Stefan in the hopes of escape and suffered Stefan’s wrath as well. He needed their power and as he finished the last one, he spotted Caroline in the corner. Pulling Caroline to her feet, Stefan made to drink her dry when she fainted. He dropped her to the ground; he had enough blood already and felt stronger than ever before. Now it was time for Damon.

Memorable Quotes

Stefan: Long ago, in the dark side streets of Florence, starving frightened and exhausted, Stefan had made himself a vow. Several vows, in fact, about using the Power he sensed within himself, and about how to treat the weak, blundering, but still-human creatures around him. Now he was going to break them all. (Page 486)

Elena: Elena’s eyelids fluttered and opened and that took care of the darkness. As for the cold… she was bone-cold, freezing, chilled to the marrow. And no wonder; there was ice all over her. (Page 490)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 10
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

The bell rang and Elena knew she would have to wait to tell Bonnie and Meredith what she had seen in the photography room, so she headed off toward history class. All though class, Elena tried not to stare at Caroline, letting her know that she knew everything. When Alaric questions Stefan and Matt’s absence Elena simply shrugs, she didn’t trust the boyish smile and hazel eyes and Bonnie was no help as she stared at Alaric soulfully. As class ended, Elena caught the end of Sue’s conversation about Damon and interjected a warning. Elena then grabbed Bonnie from Alaric’s pile of groupies and headed toward Meredith’s locker.

Memorable Quotes

Elena: “It’s Tyler,” Elena said. “He’s the one with the big plans. So much for men not being interested in diaries.” (Page 391)

Meredith: “Think again,” said Meredith. “You swore you would do whatever Elena asked in relation to Stefan. There wasn’t anything about a time limit or about ‘only until Elena gets him.’” (Page 394)

Bonne: Bonnie shut her mouth and thrust her chin out. “Right,” she said grimly. “Now I’m stuck for the rest of my life doing whatever Elena wants me to do about Stefan. Wonderful.”
Elena: “This is the last thing I’ll ever ask,” Elena said. “And I promise that. I swear –“
Meredith: “Don’t!” said Meredith, suddenly serious. “Don’t, Elena. You might be sorry later.” (Page 394)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 11
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

The savior introduced himself as Salvatore, meaning savior. Elena looked down toward the balcony below, but there was no sound of pursuit and a moment later the French windows closed. Sarcastically, Damon asks if Elena is going to scream, or faint. Elena says that she would neither faint nor scream at him. This intrigues Damon and almost talking to himself he says that he wants her as his Queen of Shadows. He had had many women, but she was the one he wanted by his side for eternity. Elena wittingly replies that they are enemies and could never be anything else, but Damon won’t take her answer and tries to use his power on her. As understanding crosses his face, Damon asks what Elena was doing in Caroline’s house. Strangely, Elena felt no need to lie to Damon and told him the truth of her diary. Damon assumes that it has something to do with Stefan and suggests that if he were out of the picture… Elena stops him mid sentence and threatens him straight forwardly. Damon accepts her threat and says that no matter what she will be his before the snow falls.

Memorable Quotes

Damon: “The name is Salvatore. As in savior.” (Page 406)

Damon: “I may just have to make you my Queen of Shadows,” he said, and, speaking almost to himself, he continued: “I’ve had many companions, girls as young as you and women who were the beauties of Europe. But you’re the one I want at my side. Ruling, taking what we want when we want it. Feared and worshipped by all the weaker souls. Would that be so bad?”
Elena: “I am one of the weaker souls,” Elena said. “And you and I are enemies, Damon. We can never be anything else.” (Page 408)

Damon: “This time I did you a favor,” Damon said, very softly, still holding her. “Next time I’m going to collect.” (Page 413)

Stefan: “Elena, no. Don’t you see? It’s dangerous, dangerous for both of us, but especially for you. It could kill you, or worse.” (Page 420)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 12
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

Aunt Judith always made a mock Thanksgiving dinner the Sunday beforehand and Elena was out getting last minute supplies. As she reached for the cranberry sauce a familiar voice called to her, it was Matt. After going through the checkout Elena looked back at Matt, who was staring at a magazine. Something about the way he stood gave him away and she asked what his plans were for dinner. Matt admits that he has no plans and Elena invites him over, being specific that Stefan would not be attending. He agrees and they head toward the car.

Memorable Quotes

Elena: “So what do you think? Want to take a chance on Aunt Judith’s cooking?” (Page 423)

Elena: “I guess you don’t have a way with animals.” (Page 426)

Elena: “Yes, apparently the doctors can’t understand it. She just keeps getting worse and worse, as if the attack was still going on.” Elena kept her eyes on Damon’s face as she spoke, but he displayed only a courteous interest. “Have some more stuffing,” she finished, propelling a bowl at him.
Damon: “No thank you. I’ll have some more of this, though,” He held a spoonful of jellied cranberry sauce up to one of the candles so that light shone through it. “It’s such a tantalizing color.” (Page 429)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 7
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

As Stefan and Elena leave the Ramsey House, Elena comments on Damon’s appearance in public. She was surprised to see him around ordinary people, every time before it was a deserted place; like the gym or the graveyard. Elena immediately realizes her mistake, for she had never told Stefan about search for Damon three days prior. Quickly covering her tracks, she says she was referring to when Bonnie, Meredith and she were chased through the graveyard. After seeing Stefan tonight, Elena knew she could never tell him about Damon’s action; if she did it would only lead to Stefan’s death. With this sickening knowledge, Elena recalled when Katherine tired to keep the two brother’s from fighting and the only thing that came of it was a death match. She would never let Stefan know, never.

Memorable Quotes

Stefan: “You’ve stolen my soul,” he said. (Page 348)

Meredith: “He’s probably an Aquarius, too,” said Meredith. “Come on, Elena, before I kill her to shut her up about Alaric.” (Page 351)

Bonnie: “That guy was the killer? The guy that kissed me?” (Page 354)

Questions for consideration:

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 8
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

Back at Elena’s house, the girls discuss Vickie’s strange behavior in the cafeteria and point out she looked exactly the same as the night of homecoming, minus the scratches. Finishing their food, the girls head up to Elena’s room where she shows them the first note. Meredith points out the handwriting looks male, yet the paper screams female. As Bonnie jokingly talks about how romantic a killer can be, Elena saw a black crow outside the open window. Slamming the window shut, Elena scolding Bonnie for her absentminded words and worried for her. If there was one thing Elena had learned about Damon, it was how unpredictable he could be.

Memorable Quotes

Meredith: “The person who wrote this is five feet eleven inches tall, walks with a slight limp, and wears a false mustache,” Meredith intoned. (Pages 360)

Matt: “Am I going to give my care to the guy who stole my girlfriend and now wants to take a jaunt down south to get her some kind of special flowers she’s just got to have? Are you crazy?” (Page 363-364)

Stefan: “No, I’m not crazy,” he said quietly and turned to go.
Matt: “Neither am I,” Matt had said. “And I’d have to be crazy to turn my car over to you. Hell, no. I’m going with you.”
Stefan: By the time Stefan had turned back around, Matt was looking at the car instead of him, lower lip thrust forward in a wary, judicious pout.
Matt: “After all,” he’d said, rubbing at the flaking vinyl of the roof, “you might scrath the paint or something.” (Page 364)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 9
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

As Matt and Stefan drive back toward Fell’s Church, Stefan considers just how grateful he is for someone like Matt. For the first time in five centuries, except Elena, Stefan felt acceptance and it made him almost feel human again.

Staring into the mirror, Elena thought about how stupid she was to warn Bonnie and Meredith not to invite Damon in for she now recalled that it was her who had invited him in. Deciding that she needed to go home, Elena began to pack her things when she saw a huge black feather on the white linen bed. Realizing that Bonnie was no safer than she was here, Elena begs Bonnie to come home with her and the McCullough’s succumb to Elena’s wishes. At home, Elena still couldn’t sleep as she lay awake next to Bonnie until dawn. That was when Elena heard the wheezing sound of Matt’s engine and she raced down to tackle Stefan. One look at the two boys told Elena that they needed to go inside for a deeper conversation.

Memorable Quotes

Matt: “Why? Were you thinking of saying something like that?”
Stefan: “Not really.”
Matt: “Good. Because if you did I’d probably deck you.” (Page 378)

Stefan: “If I thought it would so you any good, I’d leave. I wouldn’t expose you to Damon. But I don’t think he’d follow me if I went, not anymore. I think he might stay – because of you.” (Page 381)

Caroline: “Oh, who cares about who founded the town? All I want is to see Elena humiliated in front of the entire school.” (Page 386)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 5
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

The next morning, Elena writes in her diary. She woke up extremely weak, but when Stefan came to her mind, she tried to get up only to have Aunt Judith put her straight back. Bonnie and Meredith had left early in the morning and she sat waiting for Stefan to call. He promised he would and when he did she was going to tell him…

The next day Elena is shocked by her previous entry; she had bought a new diary and never officially started her new diary. She laments the loss of her previous diary and how much it bothers her that someone is reading her personal thoughts and feelings for Stefan. Elena knew that she and Stefan were finally together and she had been waiting for him all her life. She had gone to visit him yesterday and so had the police, but he had not been accused of anything. In the end there was no evidence against Stefan and any of them could testify that Stefan himself was attacked. Stefan still didn’t remember what had happened, but he knew Damon was involved. Ending the diary, Elena wonders who the new European History teacher will be.

Memorable Quotes

Caroline: “I told you your time on the throng might be running out. But it isn’t my doing. What’s happening is simply natural selection. The law of the jungle.”
Elena: “And just what is happening?”
Caroline: “Well, let’s just say that going out with a murderer can put a cramp in your social life.” (Page 323)

Elena: “Say it,”she told him. “Tell me how you can get along without me, Stefan. Tell me-“
She never got to finish the sentence. It was cut off as his mouth descended on hers. (Page 326)

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 6
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

Stefan found himself at Elena’s house, agreeing politely to everything Aunt Judith said. Judith was uncomfortable with his presence, but she was making and effort and therefore he would too, if not for simply for Elena. Even when she wasn’t next to him, Stefan was always aware of Elena’s presence. He loved her so much and no longer compared her to Katherine; sure she shared Katherine’s hair and skin, but beyond that they shared nothing. Sadly, her strength was what made their love so dangerous. He had not been able to turn her away when she offered blood to him and even now he looked for any small change that signaled he had gone too far. He needed to be more careful, but here he was with her instead of out feeding. Aunt Judith suggest the two stay for dinner before going to the party, but Elena says they plan to get something on the way. Stefan agrees, despite not needing ordinary food, and Elena heads upstairs to dress. Before she leaves, Stefan tells her to gear a high necked sweater, but Elena reveals the almost healed wounds. Tearing his eyes away from the brilliant burgundy puncture marks, Stefan explains that the wounds were not really what he was concerned about.

Memorable Quotes

Meredith: “Your incredible sensitivity has me ready to throw up,” said Meredith in a strangled voice. “Could we possibly talk about something else?” (Page 333)

Damon: “Mind if I have a bite?” (Page 335)

Elena: “What’s your major?”
Damon: He smiled at her. “American folklore. Did you know, for instance, that a mole on the neck means you’ll be wealthy? Do you mind if I check?”
Stefan: “I mind.” (Page 338)

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