ALL NOVEL Chapter 1: Chapter 1: The Life Before
Chapter 1: The Life Before
It wasn't the most glamorous life, but it was his.
Thirty years old, single, and clinging to a routine that revolved around work, late-night TV binges, and a borderline obsessive love for The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. The protagonist—let's call him Liam—was, in his own words, "an average guy with a penchant for drama, sibling rivalries, and vampires in expensive suits."
His days were predictable. Office work from nine to five, awkward small talk with coworkers, and evenings spent dissecting supernatural storylines on fan forums. Elijah Mikaelson, in particular, had always fascinated him. The honor, the poise, the unwavering loyalty—it was everything Liam wished he could embody in his own chaotic world.
But life had other plans.
The day started like any other. Coffee, a packed train, and an endless stream of emails at work. What Liam didn't know was that it would also be his last.
The freak accident was almost laughable in its absurdity. He was on his way home, earbuds in, re-watching an episode where Elijah promised to protect Hope at all costs. The tension of the scene held his focus completely. So much so that he didn't notice the patch of ice on the sidewalk.
One misplaced step, a flailing arm to catch his balance, and then—darkness.
He wasn't sure how long he floated in the void, but it felt like eternity. A strange warmth surrounded him, almost comforting, until a voice shattered the silence.
"Do you regret it?"
Liam blinked into the nothingness. "What?"
"Your life. Do you regret it?"
He frowned, trying to pinpoint where the voice was coming from. It was deep, resonant, and somehow... amused. "I mean, sure, I've got regrets. Doesn't everyone?"
The voice chuckled. "True. But few are given the chance to fix them. Would you take such an offer, Liam?"
Suspicion crept into his thoughts. "What's the catch?"
"There's always a catch. But the reward..." The voice trailed off before continuing, "...could be everything you've ever dreamed of."
"I'm listening."
"Imagine becoming someone greater. Someone you admire. Someone who could shape the course of an entire world."
The thought sent a thrill through Liam. "You're offering me a chance to be Elijah Mikaelson?"
A pause. "With... a twist. You'll inherit his life, but not all of his memories. And you'll have powers far beyond what he could dream of—but only if you're wise enough to use them."
Liam's breath—or whatever passed for breath in this place—hitched. "So, I'd be Elijah, but stronger?"
"Precisely. But remember, strength invites challenges. And power demands sacrifice."
Liam barely hesitated. "I'll do it."
The warmth intensified, becoming blinding light. The voice's final words echoed as he felt himself pulled into consciousness.
"Then live well, Elijah Mikaelson... and rewrite the story."
When he opened his eyes again, the world of The Originals awaited.
PS.THIS IS A PARTIALLY AI CREATED FANFIC