Yes this is the third book of the 'I'm Mariana Gilbert' TRILOGY!!! Mariana has hit a cement wall. She has gone through as many rock bottoms in her life as she can take at this point.. Will her hope for the future remain optimistic.. Or will Mariana turn into the one thing she wished she would never end up being. A girl Afraid of living.

Mariana's life has taken a turn for the worse.. How is she supposed to be the strong one after her entire world was turned upside down.. How will she remain optimistic after several reasons not to be, have come to light. Will she ever get over this?.. This is the sequel to 'I'm Mariana Gilbert.' if you haven't read the first book, please do and Enjoy! :)

Mariana Gilbert is the older twin sister of Elena by 5 minutes . For years, they lived a pretty ordinary life... Until they start a fresh, new school year months after their parents die. Mari now feels responsible for both Elena and their little brother Jeremy. She feels like she needs to protect them at any cost.. Especially after a pair of Salvatore brothers wind up in town..

"Being human is given. But keeping our humanity is a choice." ~Unknown SEQUAL TO~HUMANITY 4 "THE RIVALRY" It is a time of new beginnings. Everything has changed in Mystic Falls. Ashley is a vampire and she is finally back with Damon. Elena is no longer sired to Damon, and her and Ashley are able to continue their good friendship with each other. Everything seems to be back to normal, but will it be able to stay that way? ***disclaimer***This story follows the story line of the television series, The Vampire Diaries. I do not take credit for the characters or story line from the show. All other credits go to Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson, and the rest of the show's producers.

❝Only three things are infinite: the universe, human stupidity, and my hate for Damon Salvatore; and I'm not even sure about the universe.❞ In 1864, Clara Forbes, daughter of Sheriff William Forbes, was engaged to the eccentric Damon Salvatore. They were deeply and recklessly in love, regardless of the consequences and not caring that their fathers were ashamed of them. In 1864, Katherine Pierce arrived at Mystic Falls. Mysteriously, Clara died. More than one hundred years later, Clara Forbes returns to Mystic Falls, and she's not ready for what the town she once called home will throw at her. One of those things is finding out that Damon Salvatore is still alive. OC x THE VAMPIRE DIARIES S2 - S3 BOOK ONE OF THE CLARA FORBES TRILOGY THIS STORY IS NOT EDITED.

"To punish the oppressors of humanity is clemency; to forgive them is cruelty." ~Maximilien Robespierre SEQUAL TO~HUMANITY 3 "THE RENEWAL" Ashley Scott was faced with a dilemma when Damon messed up and Stefan swooped in to literally save her life. This was just added fuel to the fire between the Salvatore brothers, leaving Ashley with a difficult decision to make. Her love for Damon is strong, but will Stefan's sense of friendship overcome. Now, her best friend is a vampire and everything is going to change. ***disclaimer***This story follows the story line of the television series, The Vampire Diaries. I do not take credit for the characters or story line from the show. All other credits go to Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson, and the rest of the show's producers.

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." ~Dalai Lama SEQUAL TO~HUMANITY 2 "THE BETRAYAL" Ashley and Damon have overcome every obstacle imaginable, but now they must work together to help someone that they both care deeply about. They are both starting to learn that nothing about their relationship will ever be easy. Will they be able to save their friends and maintain the relationship that they've worked so hard to save? Or will love get in the way and end up tearing everyone apart? ***disclaimer***This story follows the story line of the television series, The Vampire Diaries. I do not take credit for the characters or story line from the show. All other credits go to Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson, and the rest of the show's producers.