Elena Gilbert, a 28 year old lawyer who has the perfect life: a beautiful home, a successful career, a great group of friends. There's one thing she keeps failing at: finding the love of her life. But can you really find it if you've stopped looking? Her previous relationship ended in a disaster, her ex-fiance is her boss and she has no clue where her life is heading. (Delena)

A prince who won't let anyone in. A journalist chasing her biggest story yet. It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . or is it? AU/AH

Elena has been secretly in love with her boss Stefan Salvatore for years, but when Stefan starts dating one of her best friends, Elena needs to find a distraction. Who better than Stefan's womanizing brother Damon? At least she's not at risk of falling for him and it might just finally grab Stefan's attention... DELENA/AU

AH/AU–Love hurts. This story takes on a literal meaning when Elena is a victim of abuse by her boyfriend. A journey of the silent sufferings of a girl with no one to turn to and unwilling to ask for help. Enters Damon, a social worker determined to rescue a damsel in distress and falling for her along the way. What is he willing to sacrifice in the end to save a girl he loves?