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Cap-IM Reverse Big Bang 2025: Team Disassemble

Title: Crisis Averted (Or Five Times Social Media Caused Problems and One Time It Didn't)
Artist: BladeoftheNebula
Writer: meshkol
Universe: MCU
Rating: Teen
Fic Wordcount: 6579
Summary:

When Tony wakes up and joins the other Avengers for a Bruce-made breakfast amidst shattered windows and a god-sized crater in his floor, he has to suffer Pepper’s fond exasperation and Steve's confused hurt before everyone remembers that Tony’s default state is dramatic with a side of unseriousness, obviously, and Jameson is just asking for a lawsuit.

Still, social media posts always come with the possibility of misinterpretation or miscommunication, even if it comes with a side of laughter.

Link to BladeoftheNebula's art and meshkol's fic on AO3

Mending: Sherlock Holmes (ACD): Fanfic: Providing an Income Boost

Title: Providing an Income Boost
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (ACD) - retirement era
Rating: G
Length: 351 words
Summary: Mrs Maiden brings a surprising request

( I was surprised )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Sorry Challenge: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Words Aren't Enough

Title: Words Aren't Enough
Fandom: The Fantastic Journey
Author:

badly_knitted
Characters: Jonathan Willaway, Varian.
Rating: PG
Setting: After An Act of Love.
Summary: What can anyone say to someone who’s lost so much?
Word Count: 400
Content Notes: Nada.
Written For: Challenge 489: Amnesty 81, using Challenge 468: Sorry.
Disclaimer: I don’t own The Fantastic Journey, or the characters. They belong to their creators.
A/N: Mods, please tag with f: tv (category)

( Words Aren't Enough... )

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, August 24th

Drusilla: If you harm one hair on this boy's head... (strokes Xander’s hair)
Angelus: You've gotta be kidding. Him?
Drusilla: Just because I finally found a *real* man...

~~Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Revenge by forsaken2003 (Xander/Spike, PG)

Redecorate by veronyxk84 (Spike, PG-13)

3 Buffyverse stories written for Little Black Dress 2025 by currently anonymous authors (Buffy/Angel, Willow/Xander/Drusilla, all rated T)
I wonder by GothamDark (Faith & Mayor Wilkins)

[Chaptered Fiction]

The Red Slayer: Chapter 67–69 by VladimirHarkonnen (Willow, Explicit)
A Thrilling Adventure - Chapter 20 by TheAcidQueen (Buffy/Spike, Dawn, Anne, Explicit)
What Stars Are For - Chapter 24–26 by pesseyer (Buffy/Spike & Dawn & Joyce, Scoobies, other canon ships, M)
A Purpose - Chapter 1–10 by hiddndaydreams (Spike/reader, M)

Mile Markers and Blood Moons, Ch. 19 by JamesMFan (Buffy/Spike, R)
Sacrifices, Ch. 10 by GuinevereSummers (Buffy/Spike, R)
What Stars Are For, Ch. 24–26 by Pesseyer (Buffy/Spike, R)
Better Than Life, Ch. 2 by noripori (Buffy/Spike, R)

In the Shadows... I like the quiet, Ch. 7 by Tjin (Dungeons and Dragons crossover, Xander, FR15)
With Sprinkles, Ch. 80 by dogbertcarroll (anime crossover, Xander)
Summers on the Hellmouth, Ch. 38 by mmooch (Stargate crossover, Buffy, FR13)
Tony Harris, Salesman of the Year - Part 3 by CrazyDan (Buffy/Xander, FR18)
Building a Future, part 6 by AsarStar (Buffy & Lorne, FR13)
Roll With It, Ch. 7 by MirroredIllusions (Stargate crossover, Buffy/Daniel Jackson, FR15)

Out of Dodge, Ch. 19 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Ch. 10 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
The Spooky Tree Strikes, Ch. 31–40 by GuinevereSummers (Buffy/Spike, R)
I’ll Get You, My Pretty… Ch. 5 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Gifset: Buffy Summers + Outfits (22/∞) by clarkgriffon (worksafe)
A Buffy drawing by macaronirats (0)
[Hulu sequel] Sketch: Gellar on the set by Paul Gadzikowski (worksafe)
moodboard: autistic osdd ace willow rosenberg by courtillyy (worksafe)

Vid: The Hunted by Jess (Buffyverse ensemble)

[Hulu sequel] Photos of Ryan Kiera Armstrong via Dean Armstrong (worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

Losing David Greenwalt was that BtVS biggest loss ? by Btvs fan

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3: A Deep Dive - David's Basement of the Bizarre

[Recs & In Search Of]

Anon seeks an old Buffy/Faith fic

oldusernametoolong seeks Smile Time fan edit opener

[Community Announcements]

BtVS Weekly Group Rewatch — Approaching the End of Season 1

Anniversary Month 2025 will run in October with the theme "Transformation"

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Interesting article about the Scythians

From my friends' list,

andrewducker linked to an article -- Ancient Nomadic Scythians Found to be Ethnically Diverse. Of course I immediately thought of Andy.

It's an interesting article, not too dense, and may be useful if someone wants to include bits of Andy's history in their fanfic. One specific sentence I noted -- "They didn’t have a problem with alcohol addiction." LOL! Seems like Andy may have developed an alcohol tolerance before she gained immortality.

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Taking Turns Challenge: FAKE: Fanfic: Date Nights

Title: Date Nights
Fandom: FAKE
Author:

badly_knitted
Characters: Ryo, Dee, OCs.
Rating: PG
Setting: After the manga.
Summary: Taking turns picking date night activities mean Dee and Ryo get to try a lot of new things.
Word Count: 300
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 489: Amnesty 81, using Challenge 473: Taking Turns.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Triple drabble.

( Date Nights... )

One Night Only: Starsky & Hutch: Fanfiction: Love, Despair, and Starsky

Title: Love, Despair, and Starsky
Author: lucy_roman
Rating: Mature
Summary: A tag to the episode Vendetta
Pairing: Starsky/Hutch
Word count: 500

( Love, Despair, and Starsky )

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, August 23

ANYA: Do you think we should set up lots of candles for Buffy's party tomorrow?
XANDER: Not if they're that horrible slug kind you keep trying to unload.
ANYA: I don't know why people get so turned off by slug.
XANDER: Honey, slugs get turned off by slug.

~~BtVS 6x14 “Older and Far Away”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Spike’s Groove (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by veronyxk84

Collide (Angelus/Darla, E) by Higgystar
Peach Feast (Angelus/Darla/Drusilla/Spike, E) by Higgystar
two hundred years and five thousand miles (Halfrek|Cecily/Spike, G) by Pencilled
two weddings and a funeral (Drusilla/Spike/Buffy, T) by tenderjock
sunlit. (Buffy/Spike, M) by tenderjock
Final Respects (Gunn, Anne Steele, G) by Aadler
A Random Day in August: From the Inside (Gunn, Leverage xover, collection rated T) by Alittleauthor
On the Right Track (Angelus/Spike, M) by Higgystar

[Chaptered Fiction]

Shadowed Suspicion Chapter 388 (jojo's bizarre adventure xover, T) by madimpossibledreamer

All That We've Burned, Chapter 13/? (Buffy/Faith, M) by killakay125
I’ll Be Your Mirror, Chapters 1-7/7 Complete! (Buffy/Giles, M) by Janis70
Buffy and the Slayer, Season 2, Chapter 6/12 (Buffy/Spike, Buffy & Dawn, T) by SunnydaleSentinel
The Return of Oz, Chapter 1/? (Buffy/Oz, Willow/Tara, G) by Buffyworldbuilder
This Cheer’s Girl, Chapter 3/? (Buffy/Faith, Bring It On xover, M) by QuillBard
Like A Feather, Chapter 8/8 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, Faith/Wesley, T) by Willow25
always gray, never simple, Chapter 9/? (Wesley/Lilah, M) by welcometocaritas
Birthing Point, Chapters 13-14/? (Giles/Faith, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
see your shadow (i see it even with the lights off), Chapter 2/7 (Buffy/Faith, Angel & Faith, T) by smallblueandloud

What Stars Are For, Chapter 23 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Pesseyer
A Bond Of Blood, Chapter 6 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, R) by Geliot99
What Love Looks Like, Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only) by DeamonQueen
Can't Remember to Forget You, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by LadyInQuest

A Bond Of Blood, Chapter 6 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, R) by Geliot99

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Drusilla (digital painting, worksafe) by superpantsverified
Artwork: [Buffy/Spike digital painting] (worksafe) by nehart82
Gifset: favorite cordelia chase looks -> season 3 (worksafe) by lovebvffys
Artwork: in a crooked state of mind where all that matters is whats mine. (Faith, worksafe) by sundayroadkill
Artwork: Tara for this month’s portrait! (worksafe) by yinza

Fanvid: Perfect || Jagged Little Slayer || a Buffy fanvid by Tafadhali

Artwork: Sketchbook: sketches for SAD 2024 Pen and Paint awards (Buffy, Spike, Tara, Giles, Anya, Xander, worksafe) by JSBirsa

Fanvid: Perfect [Fanvid] (Buffy & Dawn & Joyce) by periru3, Tafadhali

[Reviews & Recaps]

I have a love-hate relationship with s6 by angrysandwichphantom

Buffy Rewatch Anne by Btvs fan

PODCAST: Like Winona Ryder, She Has Cash! (BtVS S6E14) by It Stakes Two

[Recs & In Search Of]

"Darkling is my day" by wrenrambles (Buffy/Angel, G) recced by iwillrememberyoumarathon

[Fandom Discussions]

Fred being gone forever is so fucking awful by ornitharts
[Hulu Sequel] i don’t want either angel or spike on the buffy reboot by cantstandlosingyou
Random thing I want to see is the aftermath of all the potentials becoming slayers, specifically how it impacted the watchers by scar-talks-a-latte
Spike and 1630 Revello Drive by mangio-formaggio
I’m having a lot of odd feelings about Spike and how he was intended to be written. I can’t pin them down or really explain them but he’s just so odd? by antlerz-blog
Goddd there’s something so good about s6 of buffy in that it feels like everything is scrambling for purchase by duckwnoeyes
[ask by loisfreakinglane] i keep seeing the discourse coming back up surrounding empty places and kick-buffy-out-gate. what's your take on it? answered by moistvonlipwig
I generally know the out-of-universe reasoning for the soul stuff and Angel Vs Angelus, but I wanted to make my own Watsonian theories on why Angel’s identity depends on a soul and Spike’s does not by weirdnesslieshere
i love that buffy needs a bit monster in her man by professeurm
It’s peak comedy to me that buffy has a whole speech to xander [...] by witchinthewindows
A lot of what I really dislike about Willow post-s3 comes down to the fear she has in Restless by to-be-loved-by-death
Willows arc throughout the second half of Season 6 is the only thing saving this Buffy seasonal arc by tenacious-one
while xander and willow might not have always been the bestest of friends to buffy, somtimes people put too much shit on them by cantstandlosingyou

What did you guys think when you saw Dawn for the first time? continued by ILLYRIAN
Question: For those who saw Episode 1. What did you think on seeing vampire Darla? by ILLYRIAN

[Hulu Sequel] WHAT IF THEY BRING BACK FAITH by dommdizzle
[Hulu Sequel] I Hope The Sequel Series Keeps The Story Structure Of The Original Series Intact. by ProperChance7498
[Hulu Sequel] More Revival Set Pictures by More_Tumbleweed_8191
Buffy in her History Course by PowayMermaid2005
How do the watchers know who the next potential slayers will be? by Tru_79

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

CONVENTION: ICYMI James Marsters & Charisma Carpenter Nightmare Weekend Cleveland 2025 Schedule by dontkillspike

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Die Hard Movies: Pre-Existing Condition by Helenish

Fandom: Die Hard 4.0
Pairings/Characters: Matt Farrell/John McClane
Rating: Not Rated (I would say Gen or Teen at most)
Length: 13,139 words
Creator Links: Helenish at AO3
Theme: Marriage of Convenience

Summary:

“Anyway, he’s staying with me for a while,” John says.

“My place got firebombed,” Matt says, reflexively.

Reccer’s Notes: This fic is absolutely note perfect. The characters feel completely on point and the marriage of convenience trope feels totally natural. An exploration of how to be normal after something absolutely crazy has happened to you.

It feels very warm and true and absolutely delightfully done in Helenish’s brilliant way of writing.

Fanwork links: Pre-Existing Condition

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Science Challenge: The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: A Man Of Science

Title: A Man Of Science
Fandom: The Fantastic Journey
Author:

badly_knitted
Characters: Jonathan Willaway.
Rating: PG
Setting: After the series.
Summary: Jonathan isn’t sure whether he wants to return to the nineteen sixties.
Word Count: 200
Content Notes: Nada.
Written For: Challenge 489: Amnesty 81, using Challenge 484: Science.
Disclaimer: I don’t own The Fantastic Journey, or the characters. They belong to their creators.
A/N: Mods, please tag with f: tv (category)

( A Man Of Science... )

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, August 22nd

BUFFY: So lemme get this straight. You're ... "Dracula." The guy, the count.
DRACULA: I am.
BUFFY: And you're sure this isn't just some fanboy thing? Cause ... I've fought more than a couple of pimply overweight vamps that called themselves Lestat.
DRACULA: (looks a little annoyed) You know who I am. As I would know without question that you are Buffy Summers.
BUFFY: You've heard of me?
DRACULA: Naturally. You're known throughout the world.
BUFFY: (smiles bashfully) Naw. Really?

~~Buffy vs Dracula~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Time and Time Again by unendingwanderlust (Buffy/Giles, M)
Tied by Higgystar (Angelus/Darla/Drusilla/Spike, E)
Absolution by Higgystar (Angelus/Drusilla, E)
A Canvas to Fill by Higgystar (Angelus/Darla, E)

Untitled by acaseofthewiggins (Spike/Buffy/Angel/Cordelia, M)

Ace Up My Sleeve by myrabeth (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Nothing New, Chapter 6 by NUMBER1ANGIRL (Buffy/Spike, T)
A Thrilling Adventure, Chapter 19 by TheAcidQueen (Buffy/Spike, E)
A Random Day in August, Chapter 17 by Alittleauthor (Ensemble, multiple crossovers, T)
Uncovered Evil, Chapter 6 by CloudSeeker (Angel Investigations team, M)
Dragons Are to Be Reckoned With, Chapter 4 by Viwiel (Buffy, The Hobbit crossover, G)
Would You Believe I'm A Cancer? Chapter 3 by xaeyrnofnbe (Xander/Spike, M)
What Stars Are For, Chapter 21 by pesseyer (Buffy/Spike, M)
The Devil's Shoulder, Chapter 4 by quinnstar16 (Buffy/Angel, G)
William the Browncoat, Chapter 6 by CookieDoughMe (Spike, Firefly crossover, G)

Rebehold the Stars (Love from the Other Side of the Apocalypse), Chapter 23 by Asokatanos (Buffy/Spike, R)
Game On, Chapter 5 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
All For You, Chapter 4 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Other Echoes, Chapter 1 by Stealthofdays (Buffy/Spike, R)
Better Than Life, Chapter 1 by noripori (Buffy/Spike, R)

I’ll Get You, My Pretty… Chapters 3-4 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Photo novel: Drive Me Crazy, Chapter 4 by cd85, Geliot99 (PG-13)

Artwork: original Scoobies by lausdoodles (Buffy, Willow, Xander, worksafe)
Gifset: 6.14 “Older and Far Away” by loisfreakinglane
Gifset: Buffy in Doublemeat Palace by saydontgo
Gifset: Episode Roulette 7x12 | Potential by clarkgriffon

[Reviews & Recaps]

Out of Mind, Out of Sight by coraniaid

[Community Announcements]

Which Buffy character are you, based on your opinion about negativity in the tags? by sunnydale-digest

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Old Friends: Final Fantasy XII: Fanfic: (Re)United

Title: (Re)United
Fandom: Final Fantasy XII
Characters/Pairings: Penelo/Basch
Rating: G
Challenge: Old Friends (Amnesty)
Spoilers/Warnings: Post-Canon, doesn’t particularly matter.
Word Count: 282
Summary: A short, abstracted view of a single decision.
Disclaimer: I do not own FFXII or the characters.

( “(Re)United” )

Crossposted:

sweetandshort - Aug Bingo: Hair, Luck, New, Candle

fandomweekly - #030- Moment of Truth (Amnesty 027)

Face: Spooks (MI5): Fanfic: At The Funeral

Title: At The Funeral
Fandom: Spooks (MI5)
Rating: G
Length: 579 words
Summary: Lucas is at a funeral

( Lucas slipped into the row at the back )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Crowd Challenge: FAKE: Fanfic: Wait And Hope

Title: Wait And Hope
Fandom: FAKE
Author:

badly_knitted
Characters: Ryo, Dee.
Rating: PG-13
Setting: After the manga.
Summary: How can a violent assault take place in the middle of a crowd with nobody seeing anything?
Word Count: 200
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 489: Amnesty 81, using Challenge 487: Crowd.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.
A/N: Double drabble.

( Wait And Hope... )

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, August 21

Willow: I found it! Meredith Todd died in a car accident last week.
Buffy: How was her neck?
Willow: Fine, except for being broken.

~~~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Coming Home (BUffy/Spike, PG-13) by veronyxk84

Locked in with a Werewolf (Buffy/Oz, E) by Alicerabbit001
two hundred years and five thousand mmiles (Spike/Halfrek, G) by Pencilled
An evening of wants (Angelus/Spike, E) by Higgystar

[Chaptered Fiction]

All That We've Burned, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Faith, M) by killakay125
Here There Be Dragons, Chapter 3 (Crossover with Harry Potter, T) by danu40k
The Red Slayer, Chapter 66 (Willow, E) by VladimirHarkonnen
Treacherous, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Graham Miller, M) by Janis70
Nobody Escapes, Chapter 23 (Buffy, M) by batcauldron
And the Stars Stood Still, Chapter 1 (Crossover with Dragon Age: Inquisition, M) by Xyex
see your shadow (i see it even with the lights off), Chapter 1 (Buffy/Faith, T) by smallblueandloud
The Training Room, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Giles, E) by LonesomeSundown
Would You Believe I'm A Cancer?, Chapter 3 (Spike/Xander, M) by xaeyrnofnbe
A Random Day in August, Chapter 17 (Multiple crossings, T) by Alittleauthor
The Dysfunctional Family Reunion, Chapter 6 (Crossover with Bones and Teen Wolf, M) by Sterek16_2003

What Stars Are For, Chapter 18 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Pesseyer
No Truth Left Behind, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden
Fracture, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Holly
My best was saying goodbye, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, R) by zinjadu

The Temptation of Adventure, Chapter 4 (Crossover with Stargate, FR13) by MirroredIllusions
Red X, Chapter 3 (Crossover with Teen Titans, FR13) by Tjin
Strangers From the East, Chapter 1 (Multiple crossings, FR13) by JoeB

Something to Believe In, Chapter 37 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden
I'll Get You, My Pretty..., Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, R) by CheekyKitten

[Images, Audio & Video]

Playlist:Buffy/Spike by Octavia_Octopus

Artwork:Deep in thought (sfw) by JSBirsa

Artwork:Ehehehee more spuffy by thatoneonionring
Artwork:Did you miss me, pretty William? by kleoshe

[Reviews & Recaps]

BOOM! Studios vol. 5 The Biggest Bad by FallenGeek2
Just finished rewatching S05 of Angel and this is by far my favorite part... by Ok-Bear-5601

Publication: This Masterpiece Fantasy Series With 85% On RT Is Better Than Any Movie via Screen Rant

[Community Announcements]

James Marsters & Charisma Carpenter Nightmare Weekend Cleveland 2025 Schedule by DontKillSpike

[Fandom Discussions]

Hot take but I actually don't think the Scoobies were that toxic to each other by slutty-gantu
the cloying desperation buffy shows in season seven when she returns to sunnydale high is. well it's something. by automatonwithautonomy

The Dennis episode was dark AF. by multiple authors
I’m stoned and have a Giles questions for you. by multiple authors
Do you think faith’s bi-coding is intentional? by multiple authors
I think Buffy and Angel's song, Close your eyes, is one of the best pieces of music from television. by multiple authors
Which was the most overused scene used for a "Previously on Buffy" recap of these choices? by multiple authors
I was so sad to see that they never showed up. by multiple authors
First time watch through by multiple authors
What did you think of that scene the first time you saw it? by multiple authors
Angel and Buffy basically having the same storyline by multiple authors
Love this devastating bit of foreshadowing in "You're Welcome" by multiple authors
Some behind the scenes pics courtesy of the original costume designer from season 1 by multiple authors
Was Buffy a direct part of saving the world in the finale? by multiple authors
S6E1, Buffy’s dad by multiple authors
In theory could an Old One still be on Earth and just "hiding" in plain sight? by multiple authors
Spike Kept His UK Accent, Angel Misplaced His Irish One: In-Universe or Production Choice? by multiple authors

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Crush Challenge: S.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Crushing On You

Title: Crushing On You
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Fandom: S.W.A.T.
Relationships: Donovan Rocker/Molly Hicks
Tags: Getting Together, Fluff
Summary: It started as a crush years ago.
Word Count: 1,295

( Crushing On You )

Current Mood: tired
Current Location: my desk

Revenge Challenge: FAKE: Fanfic: Revenge At Last

Title: Revenge At Last
Fandom: FAKE
Author:

badly_knitted
Characters: OCs, Dee.
Rating: PG-13
Setting: After the manga.
Summary: Murder most foul has been committed, but Dee and Ryo have caught the murderer.
Word Count: 300
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 489: Amnesty 81, using Challenge 486: Revenge.
Disclaimer: I don’t own FAKE, or the characters. They belong to the wonderful Sanami Matoh.

( Revenge At Last... )

Punch: due South: Fanfiction: Like a Punch to the Face

Title: Like a Punch to the Face
Author:

lucy_roman
Rating: Teen and up
Summary: Ray has thrown a lot of punches. Set during the first part of Mountie on the Bounty
Pairing: Fraser & RayK
Word count: 100

( Like a Punch to the Face )

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, August 20th

VAMPIRE: And that's when they do the experiments.
SPIKE: And, uh, they are? The government? Nazis? A major cosmetics company?
VAMPIRE: Who cares? All I know is, one minute I'm running from the slayer, and the next thing, I'm here.
SPIKE: The slayer! I knew it! I knew it!
VAMPIRE: Yeah, she took apart my crew, and led me straight to these guys.
SPIKE: She set me up, too. I always worried what would happen when that bitch got some funding. (frustrated but also impressed)

~~The Initiative~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

BtVS Quadruple Drabble: Face Of A Vampire by badly_knitted (Buffy, Angel, PG)

Peachfest by Higgystar (Fanged Four poly, Spike/Drusilla, M)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Soul Mate Magic - ch. 3 by emmablack-m (Giles, OFC, rated M)

Return of the Betrayer - ch. 1 by xandersgirl (Xander, LOTR xover, FR15)
Vegas Mishap - ch. 27 by mmooch (Buffy, Iron Man xover, FR13)

Once More, With Fangs - ch. 3 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Refractions: Between the Lines - ch. 3-4 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Refractions - ch. 43-58 by by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, R)
Out of Dodge - ch. 18 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Scenes From a Session - ch. 17 by In Mortal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Playlists: btvs character playlists by rabbitmotifs (worksafe)
Artwork: Lemme be ur designated spuffy artist 🤞🤞 by thatoneonionring (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: Bit of an older Willow and Tara sketch from December by ornitharts (Willow/Tara, worksafe)
Artwork: [is this angst?] by kleoshe (Angel, Drusilla, Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: took me ages but i finally finished my buffy portrait on wplace by rabbitmotifs (Buffy, worksafe)
Artwork: Spike x Buffy season 2 by petrishbabydesigns (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Gif of Artwork: okay, okay, last time I upload this piece, but I wanted to make a gif. by coffeehunt (Drusilla, worksafe)
Moodboard: cordelia x angel moodboard ❤️🗡️ by mskittyfantasticox (Angel/Cordelia, worksafe)
Textpost: [if y'all see my bf at the vampire den...] by segab0y (worksafe)
Textpost: BTVS textposts Vol. 5 by no-resolution (ensemble, worksafe)
Gifset: "Through wading grass, the months will pass" by sunnydalelibrarian (Angel, Jenny, worksafe)
Gifset: BUFFY SUMMERS IN WHO ARE YOU? what’s a stevedore? by detectivedawnsummers (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: [Buffy and Faith parallel to Spike and Angel] by redcheekdays (Buffy, Faith, Angel, Spike, Drusilla, worksafe)
Gifset: BUFFY SUMMERS + hair clips & headbands by clarkgriffon (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: favorite willow rosenberg looks -> season 3 by lovebvffys (Willow, worksafe)
Gifset w/fic rec: countdown to iwry2025 -> iwry2024 most sexy fic... by iwillrememberyoumarathon (Buffy/Angel, very mildly NSFW)
Gifset: WHO ARE YOU? you know why i really hate you, summers? by detectivedawnsummers (ensemble, very mildly NSFW)

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[Recs & In Search Of]

ISO: Guilty_Strawberry965 seeks Any episodes with zombies? [to know to avoid]

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter: Tuesday, August 19

PRINCIPAL WOOD: Now, guys, look, we can settle this one of two ways. You can repaint the walls, or I can suspend you and report this little incident on your permanent record.

PUNK #1: Fine. Do that.

PRINCIPAL WOOD: OK, I was bluffing. I hadn't really thought that one through. (leans forward) Listen, this whole permanent record thing is such a myth anyway. Colleges never ask for anything past your SAT scores, and it's not like employers are gonna be calling up to check to see how many days you missed back in high school. So, listen, I-I could suspend you, (stands, walks around desk) but that would mean calling your parents, alerting your teachers, filling out paperwork, and, quite possibly, having to talk to the school board—(sits on desk in front of them) all of which sounds positively exhausting to me. No. No, I think it would be much easier if I just called the police, let them deal with it. (looks in their eyes) Oh, and, in case you're wondering, this is the part where I'm not bluffing.

PUNK #2(looks at the other boy): We'll repaint it.

PRINCIPAL WOOD: Good job.

~~"Never Leave Me," BtVS, S7E9, Source ForeverDreaming.org TV Transcripts~~

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[Reviews & Recaps]

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