The Vampire Diaries

The first book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.

Origins is the first book in L.J. Smith's bestselling Stefan's Diaries series, which reveals the backstory of brothers Stefan and Damon from The Vampire Diaries series. This digital edition features cover artwork from the hit CW TV series The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

Set in mid-19th century Mystic Falls, Virginia, three teenagers enter a torrid love triangle that will span eternity. Brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore are inseparable until they meet Katherine, a stunning, mysterious woman who turns their world upside down. Siblings turned rivals, the Salvatores compete for Katherine's affection, only to discover that her sumptuous silk dresses and glittering gems hide a terrible secret: Katherine is a vampire. And she is intent on turning them into vampires so they can live together—forever.

Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the first book in the New York Times bestselling Stefan's Diaries series raises the stakes for the Salvatore brothers as they face new loves, old treacheries, and unimaginable threats. Fans of L. J. Smith's New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series as well as the hit television show won't be able to put the latest Salvatore adventure down.

How did one woman turn two devoted brothers into eternal enemies?

• Love Triangle: Two inseparable brothers, Stefan and Damon. One beautiful, dangerous woman, Katherine. When she enters their lives, their bond will be tested and broken forever.
• Sibling Rivalry: Once allies, the Salvatore brothers become bitter rivals, competing for the affection of a woman who holds a dark and deadly secret.
• Historical Vampire Romance: In a world of southern charm and Civil War turmoil, the greatest danger isn't on the battlefield—it's the beautiful stranger who promises eternity.
• Supernatural Romance: Discover Katherine's shocking secret: she's a vampire, and she intends to turn the brothers so they can be together forever, plunging them into a world of eternal life and unending conflict.