At just 15 years old, Quinney Bloom Lockwood is still trying to figure out who he is. Growing up in Mystic Falls, he's always known about the darker side of life-the supernatural secrets buried beneath the town's charming exterior. His older brother, Tyler, may be the one grappling with the dangerous powers of the Lockwood family, but Quinney has always been the normal one, the human brother, trying to stay out of the way of all the chaos.
But when a series of strange events begins to unravel in Mystic Falls-mysterious deaths, strange sightings, and rumors of vampires-Quinney is forced to confront the very world he's tried to avoid. As his brother grows more involved with the supernatural, Quinney feels the weight of the Lockwood legacy pressing down on him. The problem? He's just a regular teenager-no powers, no magical gifts, and no way to fight back.
When Quinney befriends Elena Gilbert and her circle of friends, he finds himself tangled in their lives, uncovering secrets he never thought possible. But with danger lurking around every corner, Quinney is soon faced with choices that will force him to question everything: his family, his friendships, and his place in a world where humans are often the least protected.
As Tyler's issues with his werewolf side intensify, Quinney realizes that being human in a town of vampires, witches, and werewolves might be the most dangerous position of all. He may not have supernatural abilities, but Quinney is determined to protect the people he loves-if only he can survive long enough to do so.
*Disclaimer I do not own The Vampire Diaries, all rights reserved to the creator Julie Pec and Kevin Williamson*
Other Title: Guide to Cultivating as a Cannon Fodder (炮灰修真指南) by Qinglian Yuefu
Becoming a cannon fodder supporting a female character who is destined to die within the first three chapters, Zhang Yiyi decisively begins her self-rescue mode. This is the story of a young girl fighting her way out from among countless cannon fodder, ultimately achieving enlightenment and ascending by breaking through the void.