Author’s Note: Thank you to all of you who have been reading this from the very beginning. This has been a much longer journey than I ever anticipated! And to all of you who remember me from last year’s History, I cannot tell you how much you mean to me… I was absolutely astonished when I started getting comments from you guys who remembered that ( Read more... )

Author’s Note: I am so. so. so. sorry! Things have been crazy. Crazy-crazy. Out-of-control crazy. I haven’t even checked my e-mail in over a week. But I am so sorry you guys! I know I left you on a cliff-hanger and right at the end of the story, and I haven’t replied to anyone… I’m so sorry!!! So here you go… The last two chapters! Thank you to ( Read more... )

Author's Note: Just two more chapters to go! ;)

Just two more? I trust you now. I'll start at one!

It was strangely… the same.

Elena found herself falling uneasily into a new routine in the strange, same world. Every now and then she would run into something different-like Jeremy having never gotten into drugs, and Caroline not being a vampire and ( Read more... )

Author's Note: I am so sorry this is so late, you guys! I have been totally and completely wrapped up in real-life stuff, and next thing I know, I haven't posted in days! I haven't even responded to anyone's comments, and I have gotten some absolutely incredible ones, oh my gosh! Thank you guys so much... I am so glad you liked the last chapter. I ( Read more... )

Author's Note: Thank you guys so much for your comments! This is the chapter idea that spawned this whole story--I had been waiting to write it since I started the story! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it! <3

Wow, the chapter that started it all? Can I start at chapter one?

“The elder Mr. Salvatore,” Klaus greeted, his silky ( Read more... )

Author’s Note: To clear up some confusion around the original woman’s “lifeless” body-she wasn’t dead. Just lifeless. Her “spirit” “soul” etc. had been taken by the doppelganger, and her body was just left in the woods.

There’s also been some questions about Elena having broken the curse because she already fell in love with Damon. But what kind ( Read more... )

Author's Note: I fell asleep last night at 7:00. I am so sorry!!! And here we've been waiting for this chapter. Why this chapter? Well we're finally about to find out how Damon feels about the curse... HA! Did you see that coming in the same chapter as Elijah's reveal?! I didn't, either.... LOL! Thank you guys for your wonderful comments!! I am so ( Read more... )

Author's Note: This chapter is late! I'm so sorry! I think I'm barely making it in on the 20th! Sorry, guys!! But thank you so much for your comments! I read them at work to keep me cheerful. LOL! <3 Ready for the great comeback? ;)

What great comeback? What's going on? I should start at chapter one. I'm confused.

Elena hesitantly eyed the stake in ( Read more... )

Author's Note: Thank you guys for all of your comments!! You guys are amazing. I seriously dedicate this story to you. And ready for the surprise twist in this one?? This chapter is told from our favorite girl's point of view!

Who's our favorite girl? What's going on? Start me at chapter one!

“Is everyone… okay?”

Caroline Forbes slowly straightened ( Read more... )

Author's Note: Oh my gosh, you guys!! I did not expect the amount of feedback I got on the last chapter--WOW! Thank you so much!

And because I think it's fun, I'm going to share the top themes in the comments with you--
1. Everyone should listen to Damon more.
2. The idea of Ric and Damon go-carting is hilarious.
3. Seeing Elena in her bedroom was ( Read more... )