Damon Salvatore
Also known as: The Eldest Salvatore
The elder Salvatore brother, a vampire who arrived in Mystic Falls as a villain and stayed as a tragic romantic lead. His love for Elena and his rivalry with Stefan drive the show's central triangle.
Popular Damon Salvatore Ships
Damon Salvatore/Elena Gilbert
7k works
The Vampire Diaries' endgame couple: the volatile elder Salvatore and the girl who saw something worth saving in him. Their road trips, the 'I will always choose you' era, and a love that survived sire bonds and supernatural comas defined the show's run.
Damon Salvatore/Alaric Saltzman
Common Tropes in Damon Salvatore Fanfiction
Damon Salvatore · Angst
980k works
Stories focused on emotional pain, drama, and intense feelings.
Damon Salvatore · Dark Romance
35k works
Romance that deliberately keeps its sharp edges: morally compromised lovers, dangerous power imbalances, and affection entangled with threat. Distinct from toxic-relationship fic in that the darkness is the genre's draw rather than its diagnosis, and AO3's tagging system ensures informed reading.
Damon Salvatore · Vampires
90k works
Creatures of hunger and immortality, whether canon provides them or the writer turns the cast. Vampire fic spans gothic horror, aching romance across mortal lifespans, and domestic comedies about blood-bag logistics.
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Klaus Mikaelson
22k works
The Original Hybrid, a thousand-year-old vampire-werewolf who paints, schemes, and dagger-coffins his own siblings, yet promises Caroline Forbes the world. He was popular enough to spin off an entire series.
Caroline Forbes
16k works
Mystic Falls' neurotic overachiever, who becomes a far better vampire than she ever was a human. Her control, optimism, and complicated pull toward Klaus made Klaroline one of the fandom's flagship ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Damon Salvatore?
Damon Salvatore appears in 20k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Vampire Diaries fandom. You can browse all Damon Salvatore fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Damon Salvatore ships?
The most popular Damon Salvatore ships include Damon Salvatore/Elena Gilbert, Damon Salvatore/Alaric Saltzman. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Damon Salvatore fanfiction?
Common tropes in Damon Salvatore fanfiction include Angst, Dark Romance, Vampires. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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