One great fanfiction is 'Caroline and Damon: An Unlikely Bond'. It delves into their complex relationship, showing how they might have interacted more deeply outside of the main plotlines. It's really interesting as it gives Caroline a new perspective on Damon, and vice versa.
I also recommend 'Caroline's Allure for Damon'. This fanfiction explores how Damon might be drawn to Caroline's strength and determination. It has some really good character development for both of them and takes their relationship in a new and exciting direction.
There's also 'Caroline's Choice'. This one shows Caroline having to make a difficult decision that involves Stefan. It's a more emotional piece, with great character development. It really makes you feel for both of them as they navigate through the complex situation.
There's also 'In the Shadows of Love'. It's a fanfic that focuses on the forbidden aspect of their relationship. The author does an amazing job of building the tension between them. It has a great plot that weaves in elements from the show, like the vampire politics and the power struggles, which makes it a very engaging read.
There's 'A New Chapter for Caroline and Enzo'. This one takes an interesting turn by bringing in a new supernatural threat that forces them to rely on each other. The author does a great job of showing how their feelings for each other grow throughout the story. It's a page - turner for sure.
There's a fanfic called 'Elijah's Redemption through Damon'. This one dives deep into Elijah's character development with Damon as an unexpected catalyst. It shows a different side of their relationship, more of a mentor - mentee kind of bond at times.
One great fanfiction is 'Damon and Stefan: The Lost Bond'. It delves deep into their complex relationship, exploring their past and how it shapes their present actions in the show. It has some really interesting twists on their character development.
I really like 'Stefan and Damon: The Lost Years'. It fills in the gaps of what happened during the years that weren't fully shown in the show. The fanfic writer has a great understanding of the characters. Damon's sarcasm and Stefan's brooding nature are perfectly captured, and it also adds some interesting new characters that interact with them in a very engaging way.
A common theme is the exploration of their unspoken attraction. Since in the show they have a sort of love - hate relationship at times, fanfictions often play with that dynamic and turn it into a full - blown romantic connection.
A theme that is often explored is the idea of sacrifice. In many fanfictions, either Damon or Caroline has to sacrifice something - it could be their own desires, safety, or relationships with other characters - for the sake of the other. This theme adds depth to their relationship and shows the extent of their love and loyalty towards each other.
One great fanfiction is 'Bonnie and Damon: The Unlikely Bond'. It delves deep into their relationship, exploring how Bonnie's magic and Damon's vampiric nature interact. Another is 'A New Beginning for Bonnie and Damon' which takes place in an alternate universe where they meet under different circumstances and form a strong connection. There's also 'Bonnie, Damon and the Cursed Amulet' which has an exciting plot full of mystery and their growing relationship.
Another interesting one is 'The Rebekah - Damon Bond'. This fanfiction takes a different approach by making them both realize they have more in common than they thought. They start to rely on each other in ways they never expected, and it's really fascinating to see how their relationship develops over time.