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But if a picture really is worth a thousand words, then Vampire Diaries fans must click on each of the following pics from this Thursday's episodeto truly get an idea of what's ahead. Aptly titled "Masquerade," the installment will center around a costume ball and an old friend of Katherine's named Lucy.

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