When his lover turned Stefan Salvatore into a vampire, his world collapsed and his usual life came to an end. Stefan and his brother Damon had to flee their hometown, where they were threatened with death at the hands of their own father and neighbors. In search of refuge, the brothers headed to New Orleans. However, far more dangers awaited them there than they could have imagined. The city was full of vampires... and vampire hunters. Will Stefan be able to avoid all the traps? How will eternal life turn out for him: endless pleasure or eternal damnation?