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The Return: Shadow Souls

by L.J. Smith

To save Stefan, Elena must trust the brother who has always tempted her.

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About The Return: Shadow Souls

With Stefan imprisoned in the Dark Dimension, Elena enters a dangerous realm ruled by vampires and demons. Her only guide is Damon, whose love for her complicates the perilous quest and forces Elena to confront which Salvatore brother she truly wants.

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Spice
Light
Darkness
Dark
Pacing
Fast

Series

The Vampire Diaries · Book 6 of 13

Content warnings
  • violence
  • abuse
  • murder
  • self-harm
  • sexual assault
  • misogyny
  • animal abuse
  • death
  • war violence
  • captivity
  • imprisonment
  • slavery
  • physical abuse
  • torture
  • flogging
  • whipping
  • blood
  • gore
  • cannibalism
  • body horror
  • sexual content
  • child abuse
  • racism

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