Electra Gilbert, lives in the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. Her parents are now dead from a brutal car crash. The only family left in her life are here older sister Elena, little brother Jeremy, and her Aunt Jenna. Electra doesn't know how to act any more, she feels as if nothing will ever make her happy again. But that all changes when a young man, named Damon Salvatore, comes to town. Little does Electra know is this mysterious stranger she is attracted to, with dark brown hair and piercing blue eyes, has a secret. He is a Vampire.