Chapter 1: A New Beginning
The first thing Adam noticed was the silence. It was deafening, starkly different from the chaos that had been his last moments alive—or what he thought was alive. He opened his eyes and found himself standing in a forest, the kind that looked ripped out of a fantasy novel. Towering trees stretched to the sky, their leaves glowing faintly as though kissed by moonlight.
<System Activated. Welcome to the Supernatural Investigation Program.>
The voice was loud, mechanical, and oddly calm. Adam spun around, trying to locate its source, but found no one.
<Congratulations on being chosen as the inaugural participant. You have been granted two primary abilities to assist in your mission.>
Adam's brows furrowed. Mission? he thought.
<Unlimited Resurrection: You cannot permanently die. Each resurrection costs one random non-system-related ability. Resurrecting others requires a use, initially limited to 5. Gain one use for every 100 kills.
Copy and Cut System: Copy, transfer, and store abilities in objects. Be mindful of capacity limits for humans and supernaturals. Exceeding limits will result in immediate death.
Beginner Pack Activated: Rumors ability, Appraisal skill, and a one-time summoning ability.**>
"What the hell is this?" Adam muttered. His voice sounded unfamiliar, deeper, and more confident than he remembered. Looking down, he noticed his attire—a crisp black suit, tailored perfectly to his lean frame. He felt different too—stronger, sharper.
<Mission Objective: Form a secret supernatural task force. Investigate, resolve, and neutralize supernatural threats across the world. First destination: Mystic Falls.**>
Adam froze. Mystic Falls? His heart raced as realization dawned. "This is a joke, right? Am I in The Vampire Diaries?"
The system didn't respond, but Adam didn't need confirmation. A wave of excitement coursed through him. He had devoured every episode, every storyline. He knew this world inside out—or so he thought.
"Okay," he said, taking a deep breath. "This could be fun. Or a complete disaster."
<Secondary Objective: Recruit key supernatural allies. Begin with Caroline Forbes. Negotiation suggestion: Offer a resurrection of Stefan Salvatore.**>
Adam blinked. "You want me to resurrect Stefan? Isn't he... you know, at peace?"
<System Note: Peace is subjective. Terms of resurrection can be negotiated.**>
The forest faded, and in the blink of an eye, Adam found himself standing on the outskirts of Mystic Falls. The iconic town looked exactly as it did in the show—quaint streets, cozy homes, and an undercurrent of supernatural tension.
"Time to meet the locals," Adam muttered.
But before he could take a step, his vision blurred. A rush of images and sounds flooded his mind. Rumors. Whispers about a rogue vampire causing chaos nearby.
<Rumors Activated. Location: Whitmore College. Verification: 72% Accuracy.>
"Guess that's my warm-up."
Adjusting his tie, Adam headed toward the college. Whatever awaited him, one thing was clear—his new life in this world was going to be anything but ordinary.