From genocide to cannibalism, there are more than a few incredibly dark moments in The Vampire Diaries that fans rarely talk ...

The Vampire Diaries, an American supernatural television series, has attracted a large audience with its blend of romance, mystery, and the never-ending war between good and evil forces.

L.J. Smith, the author of the Vampire Diaries novels as well as dozens of other young-adult fiction books, has died at the age of 66 after a years-long battle with a rare autoimmune disease.

LJ Smith, the author whose bestselling Vampire Diaries novels were adapted into a hit TV show, has died aged 66. A statement on Smith’s website said: “Lisa was a kind and gentle soul ...