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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, July 11th

Buffy: Who am I? You attacked me! Who, the hell, are you?!
Kendra: I am Kendra! The Vampire Slayer!

~~What's My Line? Part 1~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Guilt and Pain by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Name-Twisted by xaeyrnofnbe (Angel/Lorne, T)
you're the cat that lets me pet its belly by a_forest (Giles/Jenny, E)

Depraved Thoughts... by boredom-equals-depraved-thoughts (Spike/reader, not rated)
Steaming part 2 by dancergurl3000 (Buffy/Spike, not rated)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Shadowed Suspicion, Chapter 382 by madimpossibledreamer (Ensemble, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure crossover, T)

Darla's Childe 2: Welcome to Hellmouth High, Chapter 2 by red_jacobson (Xander/multiple characters, E)
Chasing the Light, Chapter 33 by CloudSeeker (Angel/Lindsey, E)
The Sunnydale Imp, Chapter 76 by Bloodredtiger (OC & Scoobies, T)
Retirement Plan, Chapter 18 by gothicjedi666 (Harry Potter &)
Weight of Echos, Chapter 3 by SchrodingersKatInABox (Giles/Faith, E)
Hello Again, Chapter 9 (complete!) by DeezBoots (Buffy/Angel, E)
it's all in good faith, Chapter 1 by ripslayer (Buffy/Faih, M)
The Favor, Chapter 2 by Manic_valentine (Buffy/Angel, T)
Everything She Puts In The Ground, Chapter 1 by paint_me_in_watercolour (Drusilla/Spike, not rated)

A Purpose, Part 6 by hiddndaydreams (Spike/reader, not rated)

Shadows of Time, Chapter 7 by Naenae000 (Buffy/Spike, R)
Hellmouth College Life, Chapter 10 by the_big_bad (Buffy/Spike, R)
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 16 by NotYourGrave (Buffy/Spike, R)
Time Check, Chapter 12 by Willow25 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Moth to a Flame, Chapter 11 by tragic (Buffy/Spike, R)
Here Comes The Sun, Chapter 4 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Refractions, Chapter 29 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, R)
Random Acts of Spuffyness, Chapter 4 by Joan963z (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
The Proof Is In The Gouda, Chapter 7 by simmony (Buffy/Spike, R)
Life After Death, Chapter 7 by Holly (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
A Thrilling Escape, Chapter 4 by TheAcidQueen (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Edges of Acceptance, Chapter 7 by Orange Wombat (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
You surely don't help, Chapter 6 by Perelynn (Buffy/Spike, R)
Momentary, Chapter 5 by Sparkly Faerie (Buffy/Spike, R)
What Happens In Paris, Chapter 2 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Band Candy Baby, Chapter 3 by Tikiriaaa (Buffy/Spike, R)
AI: Angel Investigations Next Gen, Chapter 1 by EllieRose101 (Buffy/Spike, G)
Striking Matches, Chapter 1 by kcchameleon (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Now You See Me, Chapter 1 by IrisDietrich (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Don't cross the streaming services..., Chapter 5 by CrazyDan (Xander & Oz, multiple crossovers, FR18)
The Ex-Files: Charming, CA, Chapter 10 by Viwiel (Buffy & Dawn, Sons of Anarchy crossover, FR15)

The Watcher, Chapter 48 by In Mortal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
What the Drabble? Vol. 3, Chapter 61 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Out of Dodge, Chapter 9 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
More Than Just a Dream, Chapters 1-10 by scratchmeout (Buffy/Spike, R)
Her Lullaby, Chapters 5-6 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG)
Holidate, Chapters 1-5 by scratchmeout (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Bunny Costume Anya Drawing! by bumblebeeweee (worksafe)
Artwork: Got bored and decided to sketch Buffy by DrewSB89 (worksafe)

Artwork + process video: Buffy timelapse and finished drawing by asadsadlittleman (worksafe)
Artwork: My OC Touya with Giles and Spike ♡! by croquet-whore (worksafe)
Artwork: Faith by mirhylor (worksafe)
Artwork: Buffy stabbed in the same place as Faith (+ Live Faith Reaction) by sideartblog999 (worksafe)
Artwork: Quick Buffy study I drew on the train! by macaronirats (worksafe)
Artwork: buffy redraws and doodles by pzyii (Buffy, Oz, Willow, worksafe)
Gifset: Daniel "Oz" Osbourne + Outfits (Season 2) by clarkgriffon

[Reviews & Recaps]

Book Review: Against the Darkness by Kendare Blake by George L. Thomas

[Community Announcements]

New Event: Transformative, Recursive, and Derivative Works! by otherworldly_chemistry

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[Fandom Discussions]

Should the series have ended when season 6 was over? continued by multiple posters

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, July 10

Anya: So, what kind of place are you looking for?
Spike: I don't know. Maybe a crypt. Some place, you know, dark and dank. But not as dark and dank as this.
Anya: It's pretty depressing, isn't it?
Spike: I've known corpses with a fresher smell. In fact, I've been one.

~~A New Man~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Surprise Family Gathering (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by VeroNyxK84

[Chaptered Fiction]

Change the Prophecy, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, R) by eternallyec
A Thrilling Escape, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by TheAcidQueen
Edges of Acceptance, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Orange Wombat
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, R) by NotYourGrave
Momentary, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Sparkly Faerie
Transitory, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by GhostsInLove
You surely don't help, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Perelynn
Refractions, Chapter 26 (Buffy/Spike, R) by CheekyKitten
The Second Coming, Chapter 16 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by tempestt
The Proof Is In The Gouda, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by simmony
In No Particular Order, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by JamesMFan
Band Candy Baby, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Tikiriaaa
Time Check, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Willow25
Mile Markers and Blood Moons, Chapter 13 (Buffy/Spike, R) by JamesMFan
More Than Just a Dream, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, R) by scratchmeout
Bert and Ernie Present: Drabblemania 2025, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by clarissadalloway
Here Comes the Sun, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
Bachelor of Metaphysics: Apocalypse Prevention, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by VoronaFiernan
When You Called Me A Fool, You Made It SOund Like "Honey," Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by LadyInQuest
Once More, With Fu... Shagging, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by CheekyKitten and BewitchedXx

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork:90s Vibe Selfie Spuffy by HappyWhenItRains

Artwork:the cover I made for a Faith centric story I plan on writing by Beached-Peach

[Reviews & Recaps]

BUFFY the VAMPIRE SLAYER is getting really scary * FIRST TIME WATCHING * tv reaction by Ashleigh Burton
Buffy S04E13 "The I in Team" Spoiler Review by The Post Credits
Sunnydale Live #13: Buffy S1E12 Prophecy Girl by Blueroof Productions
First Time Watching Buffy The Vampire Slayer "BARGAINING: PART 2" S6E2 REACTION by JerBear Reacts
Buffy the Vampire Slayer 7x19 & 7x20 REACTION | "Empty Places" & "Touched" by The Horror Bandwagon

Podcast: Angel S4E22: Home by Booze & Buffy

[Fandom Discussions]

What do Dawn and Connor represent? by multiple authors

Cangel has grown on me recently and I've gotten sick of Bangel by multiple authors
Which platonic member of the Scoobies understood Buffy the most? by multiple authors
How would you guys rank Buffy's "Big Bads" Which one is your favourite and which is your least favourite? by multiple authors
How would you guys write Buffy's coming out story? by multiple authors
So Angel basically saved the whole thing by multiple authors
What do you most want to know about past Slayers and Slayer history? (S3E14 spoilers) by multiple authors
Wish we could have seen more of this pair! by multiple authors
I'm surprised Origin (Season Five, Episode 18) is not mentioned more as one of the rare GOATED Angel episodes. by multiple authors
Which two characters (who never had a romantic relationship together) had the most accidental chemistry on the show with each other? by multiple authors
Where did humans come from? by multiple authors
What do you guys think was the best pairing for Buffy? Who did she have the most chemistry with? by multiple authors
Opinion: The best version of Angelus was in the cage for season 4 of Angel. by multiple authors
4x01 Was Wesley reconciling with Angel over his son? by multiple authors
what season does each of the scoobies look best in? ill start- by multiple authors
Was Buffy Selfish, rather than Selfless? by multiple authors
Origin stories by multiple authors
What did you think of Spike the first time you saw him, whether it was in season 2 or another season, depending on when you first watched the show ? by multiple authors

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, July 9th

ANGELUS: Why do you get to be Marley's ghost?
FAITH: (sits) 'Cause I'm dying, dumbass.
ANGELUS: Not soon enough.
FAITH: Way I figure, I've got one last job: baby-sit the psycho 'til they shove a soul up your —
ANGELUS: Not gonna happen.
FAITH: (stands) Then, I'm whatever... dust in the wind. Candle in the wind. There'll be a general wind theme.

~~Orpheus ~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

BtVS Triple Drabble: Bad Influences by badly_knitted (Joyce, Buffy, PG)
Weekly Drabbles #259 — Lingering Dream by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

armistice by bodytoflame (Buffy, Faith, G)
your name branded on my heart by SafelyCapricious (Buffy/Spike, M)
Wanderer by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Willow/Faith, M)
I Hate That I Need You by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Angel/Lilah, E)

answering a wip ask [Buffy getting a real job] by pearlypairings (Buffy/Spike, unrated)

What the Drabble? Vol. 3 - ch. 59 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

And They Were Roommates - ch. 1-5 by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Buffy/Spike/Willow/Tara, Willow/Tara, Buffy/Spike, Buffy/Willow, T) COMPLETE!
Faith & Connor Please Stand up - ch. 1 (of 2) by StrangeBint (Connor/Faith, Tara, Angel, others, The Sandman and Gilmore Girls xover, T)
Descent Into Darkness - Ch. 1-19 by Ripper1701d (Buffy/Angel, Giles/Jenny, Cordelia/Angelus, E)
The Dark Mage - ch. 10 by Sdhuskerfan (Giles/Ethan, E)

CHERUB ROCK 🦇🪽 - ch. 4 by iamagod51 (Spike/reader, unrated)

Forging New Bonds - ch. 3 by calikocat (Xander, Teen Wolf and Herbie The Love Bug xover, FR15)
Who R U in 20 Years? - ch. 13 by strangebint (Faith/Connor, Sandman and Gilmore Girls xover, FR18)

Her Lullaby - ch. 4 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG)
Home For Strays - ch. 10-11 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
As In a Dream Upon Waking - ch. 6 by In Mortal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) COMPLETE!

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: I’m glad you all agree with me... by ellie-mars (Glory, worksafe)
Artwork: everyone keeps saying that Giles's would've gotten sun burnt on his beach trip by yarboyandy2 (Giles, worksafe)
Artwork: soopdumpling’s doodle-per-episode btvs rewatch returns with an audacious, three-person frame by soopdumpling (Buffy, Willow, Xander, worksafe)
Artwork: The Doctor is In! by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Fred, worksafe)
Artwork: A Moment by Kittenwritings (Willow/Tara, worksafe)
Artwork: OMG, IS THAT A COLOR SPIKE???by 0-pepites-0 (Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: need his ass dead (he already is) by pzyii (Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: "Ohh think twice Cause just another day for you and me in paradise" by o-cm-draw-o (Buffy/Spike, mildly NSFW)
Textpost: jenny textposts jenny textposts jenny textposts by lenaluthorssuitcollection (Jenny, worksafe)
Gifset: BUFFY SUMMERS HAIR APPRECIATION — Season Six by clarkgriffon (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: we can go dutch: Rupert Giles 😊😊😊 Requested by Anonymous by sulietsexual (Giles, worksafe)
Gifset: #HandsOffHerBoyfriend by anjelia3 (Buffy/Angel, Faith, worksafe)
Gifset: buffy the vampire slayer 3.22, "graduation day 2" [parallel with] angel 4.14, "release" by redcheekdays (Buffy/Angel, Angel/Faith, mildly NSFW)
Icons: °_° by garscrucible (Warren, worksafe)
Moodboard: they/it agender angel (buffyverse) by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: zhe/hir autigender demigirl willow rosenberg by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: gay she/they demiboyflux connor (ats) by courtillyy (worksafe)
Wallpaper: 🥀 his soul long gone, his cruelty unending 🥀 by just-turned-aesthetic (Angel, worksafe)
Wallpaper: ❤️‍🩹🌹permanent moody night owl 🌹❤️‍🩹 by just-turned-aesthetic (Angel, worksafe)
Wallpaper: [The Scooby Gang] by whedonsworld (Buffy, Giles, Xander, Willow, worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

PODCAST: Episode 107: Shadow by Gym Was Cancelled: A Buffy Podcast

[Recs & In Search Of]

ISO: lovelyisabelxx is looking for anyone interested in doing a BTVS rp, specifically Buffy x Angel?

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POLL: What did you think of S1E07 | Angel? by btvs-weekly-group-rewatch

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Tuesday, July 8

Cordelia: So anyway, I come outta the bathroom, and she comes running at me. Screaming! With a stick! 'I'm gonna kill you! I'm gonna kill you!' I swear!
Boy: Who?
Cordelia: Buffy!
Harmony: The new girl?
Boy: What's her deal?
Cordelia: Well, she's crazed.
Harmony: Did you hear about her old school?
Cordelia and the boy both shake their heads.
Harmony: Booted.

~~Buffy Episode #2: "The Harvest" ~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Promising Youth (Ethan, T, SMT Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha xover) by madimpossibledreamer

Untitled (Giles/Reader, unrated) by stormster111

No Exit -- Completing Amends Season 3, Episode 10 (Buffy/Angel, T) by Ephemeral42

[Chaptered Fiction]

Dog Eared and Well Loved Ch. 1 (Spike/reader, unrated) by micahlikessharks
Anya's Gift Ch. 4/4 (COMPLETE) (Xander, T, Harry Potter xover) by danu40k
I Do! Ch. 11 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Dusty87
The Beast Inside Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, E) by marilyn_not_monroe
New Benediction Ch. 10 (Buffy/Angel, M) by DeezBoots
Violin Violence Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, unrated) by Laqt15
Cunning Woman Ch. 9 (Buffy/Spike, E) by desicat
Better Than Life Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, M) by noripori
One Good Day Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Multifandomobsession
The Sunnydale Imp Ch. 74 (OC, Ensemble, T) by Bloodredtiger
Supply Issues Ch. 14/14 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, T) by wickedrum
You Make Slaying Fun Ch. 15 (Buffy/Spike, E) by cosplayermadness
The Red Slayer Ch. 26 (Willow/Oz, Willow/Tara, E) by VladimirHarkonnen
First Day of My Life Ch. 6 (Buffy/Faith, E) by hayley128
To Be A Lover Ch. 3 (Buffy/Spike, E) by spellboundbymoonlight
Unknown CH. 7 (Buffy, Angel, Xander, T) by Gojirob

The Seventh Ch. 6 (Buffy/Spike, T) by LaraScott02
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Lost and Found Ch. 13 (Tara, T) by Zyclotar
Twin Slayers Ch. 1 (Buffy, OC, T) by DismalHovercraft70

Holidate Ch. 5: Dance Contest (New Year's Eve) (Buffy/Spike, E) by scratchmeout
More Than Just a Dream Ch. 6 (Buffy/Spike, M) by scratchmeout
The Second Coming Ch. 14 (Buffy/Spike, T) by tempestt
You surely don't help Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Perelynn
When You Called Me A Fool, You Made It Sound Like "Honey" Ch. 3 (Buffy/Spike, E) by LadyInQuest
Something to Believe In Ch. 37 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Maxine Eden
Adventures of a Retired Slayer (Buffy/Spike, M) by EnchantedWillow
The Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Spuffy, vol. 1 (Buffy/Spike, M) by VoronaFiernan
Momentary Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Sparkly Faerie
Edges of Acceptance Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Orange Wombat
Thursday... what a concept Ch. 12 (Buffy/Spike, M) by NotYourGrave
Buffy and the Slayer - Season 1 Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Sunnydale Sentinel
Gee, Mr. White! Ch. 10 (Buffy/Spike, M) by ClowniestLivEver
Dead Poet's Inheritance Ch. 12 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Soulburnt
Small Comforts Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, M) by DarkVoid116
Hellmouth College Life Ch. 8 (Buffy/Spike, M) by the_big_bad
Time Check Ch. 8 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Willow25
In No Particular Order Ch. 10 (Buffy/Spike, T) by JamesMFan
Life After Death Ch. 5 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Holly
Refractions Ch. 21 (Buffy/Spike, M) by CheekyKitten
Sycamore Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, G) by Orange Wombat

With Sprinkles Ch. 63 (Xander, T) by

Stringing the Bow, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Niamh
Nothing New, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, T) by number1angirl
How Does a Moment Last Forever, Chapter 2-3 (Buffy/Spike, T) by number1angirl
Brutal Honesty, Chapter 8-10 (Buffy/Spike, M) by EnchantedWillow
Home For Strays, Chapter 7-8 (Buffy/Spike, T) by violettathepiratequeen
Things I Can’t Spell, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Cazzy
Transitory, Chapter 18-19 (Buffy/Spike, E) by GhostsInLove
The Proof Is In The Gouda Ch. 5 (Buffy/Spike, M) by simmony

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Buffy & Giles () by thedeepgreensea
Artwork: Buffy & Faith by miehczyslaw
Artwork: Buffy () by a-s-kafka
Artwork: Angel & Spike () by wassermaus-art

Artwork: Buffy & Spike () by HappyWhenItRains

[Reviews & Recaps]

Video: Buffy S2E3 "School Hard" Review () by Major Slayage

Angel by coraniaid
finished “guarded,” issues 11-15 (BtVS S9, Dark Horse Comics) by professeurm
Angel is a good episode but beyond that it is very fundamental episode of BtVS. by badwolfwho1
Thoughts on Rewatching “Angel” by btvsfemslashenjoyer

PODCAST: BTVS 621 - Two To Go by Another Buffy Podcast

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Tuesday: Meat by comment_fic
Tuesday, July 8 - Challenge Week 4 / Day 2 by fic_promptly

[Fandom Discussions]

the greatest and worst thing about the end of ats and btvs by socratesgirlnextdoor
ive noticed in a few of your fanarts it looks like the characters have scars by pzyii
Poor Jesse btvs. by nancyxhardy
lmao at Buffy listening to Jonathan’s relationship advice re: forgiving Riley during “Superstar” by femmedefandom
I absolutely love how Buffy and Spike were a unit in this by misskittyspuffy
buffy summers is such a baddie by elverrie
by desicat-writer, camellcat
I feel like the treatment of vampires and the whole premise of them being “demons” isn’t as literal as the characters make it out to be. by
Per your send nsfw Buffyverse headcanons post: Amy Madison would use magic to make whoever she's having sex with look like Willow. by lesbianmarrow, badwolfwho1
spike is a special vampire not because he had always had his human side left in him by elverrie
what if there was a spell where everyone forgot who buffy was and willow was the only one who remembered by fiercestpurpose, lesbianmarrow
A few things a lot of the Slayer Willow AUs I’ve read skip right past: by lightdancer1
remember Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered where Xander’s motivations for wanting Cordelia to love him are - by desicat-writer

Anyone else viewing others who are watching Buffy for the first time... by Tome

Filming Order by MoonLight SY-3

I just finished watching the show for the first time and I kinda dislike season 7 by laboumwinter
why is so little grace given to jenny/jana? by ZestycloseEmotion455
Did Buffy immediately regret stabbing Faith? by sadhungryandvirgin
Just Finished 'Hush' for the first time and... by Turbulent_Drag7166
Buffy as a vampire.. by Royal-Tangelo-5895
What is something from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and/or Angel that you love but can’t really defend by Big-Restaurant-2766What Buffyverse opinion could have you potentially beheaded by the fanbase? by KENZOKHAOS
the yoko factor by udjdhrue
I feel like Maggie Walsh was a poorly executed villain by Rough_Plan
Guess the Episode - Final Words from Episode ONLY! by SmoloTHEKloWn
What song lyrics to popular songs does your brain automatically turn into a Buffy parody version? by WerewolfBarMitzvah09
After like 7 years, I’m finally making myself watch Angel, and so far I like it!!! by Biwierdo
Probably the biggest fan service moment for a lot of fans. by AndrewHeard
Charisma Carpenter’s Podcast by IndividualSector1830
I think there’s another time this running joke is brought up but I can’t remember by Professional-Food773
Darla you will always be famous by joancrawfords
Why does AtS write/kill off every single female main cast/ potential main cast member by Professional-Food773
What about the books? by YellowRoses82
Concerning the Pregnancy controversy…. by KENZOKHAOS
Xander by MetzliLemon
After all my rewatches, I’m ashamed to admit I just now caught this lol by spell-byte
What's a Crossover you'd love to see? by Beached-Peach
What do you think is Buffy’s real astrological sign spiritually? by Dapper3031
What do you guys think is Xander's best moment in the whole show? by HomarEuropejski
Favorite End-of-End Episode Returning Character Cameo? (AtS) by rednax2009
Whether leprechauns exist or not has been touched on at least three times in the Buffyverse by writeitregreddit
Yall think she should have quit her school councilor job after this? by blahhhhgosh
If people count Spike getting his soul back on purpose by Taras_Willowverse
Chronological order to watch the tv shows? by ribombeeee
Chao-Ahn's appearances by Responsible_Ad_2388
If the people who made Buffy could go back in time by HomarEuropejski
'Something to Sing About' makes me tear up every time. by Big-Restaurant-2766
The stunt double slips get me every time by LowVictory4407
if one of the scoobies were turned to a vampire, who would you like it to be by Royal-Tangelo-5895
The Initiative by Sweaty_Paramedic_361

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PUBLICATION: Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Most Underrated Villain Quietly Stole the Show (& Doesn't Get Enough Credit 22 Years Later) by CBR

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Monday, July 7th

Drusilla: I can't see her. The Slayer. I can't see. (looks back up) It's dark where she is. Kill her. Kill her, Spike. Kill her for me?
Spike: It's done, baby.
Drusilla: Kill her for princess?
Spike: I'll chop her into messes.
Drusilla: You are my sweet... my little Spike.

~~School Hard~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Ficlet: Reborn by badly_knitted (Angelus, Angel, PG)

Looks Like a Nail by arcanedreamer (Crossover w/ Iron Man, Xander, T)
Reborn by badly_knitted (Angelus, Angel, T)

Xander Gets His Due by Ephemeral42 (Xander, Buffy, K+)
Reborn by badly-knitted (Angel, Angelus, T)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Nothing New, Chapter 4 by L0zerEmz0 (Spike/Buffy, Dawn, Angel, T)
Building a Future, Chapter 1 by AsarStar (Buffy, Faith, T)
You surely don't help, Chapter 2 by Perelynn (Spike/Buffy, BtVS Ensemble, T)
To Be A Lover, Chapter 2 by spellboundbymoonlight (Spike/Buffy, BtVS Ensemble, E)
Violin Violence, Chapter 1 by Laqt15 (Spike/Buffy, Not Rated)
Things I Can’t Spell, Chapter 4 by Cazzyy (BtVS Ensemble, Angel, Angelus, E)
Something Borrowed, Chapter 12 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, Giles, Willow, Riley, M)
New Benediction, Chapter 8 by DeezBoots (Angel/Buffy, M)
Sojourns in Heaven, Chapter 12 by elements (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, Angel, E)

Life After Death, Chapter 4 by Holly (Buffy/Spike, Dawn, Ensemble, NC-17)
Refractions, Chapter 17 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, R)
Gee, Mr. White!, Chapter 5 by ClowniestLivEver (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, Lorne, R)
The Pryce of Tyme, Chapter 15 by Joan963z, Ragini (Buffy/Spike, BtVS & AtS Ensembles, NC-17)
Something to Believe In, Chapter 36 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, Angel, Fred, R)
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 10 by NotYourGrave (Buffy/Spike, R)
Adventures of a Retired Slayer, Chapter 37 by EnchantedWillow (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, R)
Something Borrowed, Chapter 12 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, Giles, Willow, Riley, R)
Sojourns in Heaven, Chapter 12 by elements (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, Angel, NC-17)
Miss Buffy, the Vulgar Witness, Chapter 7 by Orange Wombat (Buffy/Spike, Fanged Four, Sam Lawson, Adult Only)
Bachelor of Metaphysics: Apocalypse Prevention, Chapter 2 by VoronaFiernan (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, PG-13)

Building a Future, Chapter 1 by AsarStar (Buffy, Faith, FR13)
Callback, Chapter 27 by hysteriumredux (Multiple Crossings, FR7)

Something Borrowed, Chapter 12 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, Giles, Willow, Riley, R)
Sojourns in Heaven, Chapter 12 by elements (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, Angel, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Muse-eum, Chapter 13 by ChaosNina, HappyWhenItRains (ChaosNina) (Spike/Buffy, T)

Artwork: Who Is That? by soopdumpling (Oz/Willow, SFW)
Images: Sarah & James through the years ♥️by misskittyspuffy (SFW)
Artwork: Still thinking about them every moment of every day. by doodlejoops (Spuffy, SFW)
Artwork: S02 ep 03 SPIKE N DRU by soopdumpling (SFW)
Artwork: Fang Four forever by coffeehunt (Fanged Four, SFW)
GIFset: BEST OF BTVS: Angel & Drusilla by clarkgriffon (SFW)

Artwork: Muse-eum, Chapter 13 by HappyWhenItRains (Spuffy, PG-13)

Merch: Got these today at Half Price Books by Apart-Reflection-385

Walk Through The Fire from (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) Sarah Michelle Gellar (drum cover) by LochNessDrummer Mike Wagner

[Reviews & Recaps]

City Of S1 E1 by Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast

[Fandom Discussions]

Gone Were Buffy and Willows Beliefs of Giles. by ILLYRIAN

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, July 6th

BUFFY: Yes, Agent Finn, Riley. Tell him we're having a problem with Spike's chip. No, his chip. Spike.
SPIKE: (shakes his head) Listen, pet?
BUFFY: No, no, Finn is his last name. Yeah. Well, did he used to work there and then he got transferred? (Spike's chip goes off again, he thrashes on the stairs unnoticed by Buffy) Oh, is this actually a flower shop, or is this one of those things where I'm supposed to play along to show that I know it's really secret ops? Oh, maybe I shouldn't have said that. Oh, OK, right. Well, if some guy named Finn shows up to buy flowers— Yeah. Thanks. (hangs up, turns to Spike) Wrong number. Or a giant government conspiracy, one or the— (notices he's recovering from an episode) Spike?

~~The Killer in Me~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

The Redacted Romance by Viwiel (Crossover w/ CHAOS, Buffy, G)
Falling for a fellow potential. by SidneyPrescottFan (BtVS Ensemble, G)
see you be brave (hurt a little less) by Cynder2013 (Tara/Buffy, Spike, Oz, T)
The One Thing You Can't Replace by Gohstface (Cordelia/Xander, Oz/Willow, BtVS Ensemble, T)
Predictable Patterns by Gojirob (Angel, Xander, T)

Bury Me Out Back by fictiongods (Buffy, Unrated)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Xander Harris and the Incredibly Unhelpful Gamer System, Chapter 11 by aug_sky (Oz/Willow, BtVS Ensemble, M)
Retirement Plan, Chapter 13 by gothicjedi666 (Crossover w/ Harry Potter, Teen Titans, Dawn, E)
always gray, never simple, Chapter 6 by welcometocaritas (Lilah/Wesley, AtS Ensemble, M)
A Vampire's Heart, Chapter 6 (Complete) by WRDS (Spike/You, BtVS Ensemble, M)
Silent tides, Chapter 18 by Aya1600 (Buffy/OMC, G)
Right Beside Her, Chapter 2 by Aviera (BtVS Ensemble, Angel, M)
Shadow Over Hellmouth, Chapter 137 by Tuxedo_Mark (BtVS & AtS Ensembles, E)
Board Game Blues Rerolled, Chapter 3 by mabus101 (Giles/Buffy, Tara, E)
Bliss Took Hold, Chapter 41 by MysticD, nexiis6 (Xander/Spike, Angel/Riley/Buffy, E)
Home For Strays, Chapter 6 by violettathepiratequeen (Spike/Buffy, BtVS Ensemble, T)

A Vampire's Heart Pt. 6: Good Boy (Spike x reader) by itsalwaysteatimeinwonderland (Unrated, but mentions alcohol)
A Purpose - Spike x Reader, Chapter 1 by hiddndaydreams (Spike x Reader, (She/Her) Unrated)

In No Particular Order, Chapter 4 by JamesMFan (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Refractions, Chapter 14 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, R)
Better Off Together, Chapter 2 by satinsafe (Buffy/Spike, BtVS & AtS Ensembles, NC-17)
Something to Believe In, Chapter 32 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, Angel, Fred, R)
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 9 by NotYourGrave (Buffy/Spike, R)
The Plan, Chapter 25 by NotYourGrave (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, NC-17)
Sycamore, Chapter 1 by Orange Wombat (Buffy/Spike, Willow, Xander, Jonathan, G)
Adventures of a Retired Slayer, Chapter 25 by EnchantedWillow (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, R)
Hearts a Mess, Chapter 16 by splendidchapette (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, NC-17)
The Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Spuffy, vol. 1, Chapter 4 by VoronaFiernan (Buffy/Spike, Angel, Anya, Joyce, R)

Hearts a Mess, Chapter 16 by splendidchapette (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, NC-17)
Out of Dodge, Chapter 8 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, PG-13)
Train to Nowhere, Chapter 2 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, PG-13)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Muse-eum, Chapter 12 by ChaosNina, HappyWhenItRains (ChaosNina) (Spike/Buffy, T)
Artwork: Highlands and Tropical Islands-Day at the Beach by Deviantelfguy (Faith/Buffy, G)

Fanvid: Buffy & Spike | i kissed a boy (btvs) by livingdeathbat
Artwork: ANTI-SHIFTERS DNI by secretshifter-desperate (Spuffy, SFW)
Artwork: Just a girl in the world 💕by ellie-mars (Glory, SFW)
Artwork: just a buffy doodle by inkgioo (SFW)
Artwork: Happy Birthday Adam! by garscrucible (Warren, SFW)
Moodboard: moodboard: buffy x faith by courtillyy (SFW)
Artwork: happy late birthday to one of my favorite characters ever!! by mirhylor (Anya, SFW)
Image: SMG from Southland Tales by asztec (SFW)
Image: Faith - Buffy the Vampire Slayer by babylon38ad (SFW)

Artwork: Muse-eum, Chapter 12 (Art) by HappyWhenItRains (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Collection: My Angel book collection so far🖤by versacemischief (SFW)

[Reviews & Recaps]

[Recs & In Search Of]

ISO Answers: Empty places. by Snake35144
ISO Author: The Books and Comics Spreadsheet by YellowRoses82

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, July 5

SPIKE: I'm a hero really. I mean, to be cast such an ugly lot in life and then to rise above it. To seek out better, nobler things. It's inspirational, isn't it? And the two of us... natural enemies, thrown together to stand against the forces of darkness. Utter trust. No thought of me biting you, no thought of you staking me.
BUFFY: Depends on how long you keep on yapping.

~~BtVS 6x08 “Tabula Rasa”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

today doesn’t count: Part 45 (Buffy/Spike, collection rated M) by modestlobster
Absolutely No Plums. (Buffy/Spike, G) by Noctirax
Heaven (Buffy/Spike, E) by I_cant_find_a_name
Coffee Shop War (Buffy/Spike, G) by desicat
The One Where Tara is Spuffy's Sex Therapist (Buffy/Spike, Tara & Buffy & Spike, M) by tbssparkle

Monster (Buffy/Spike, G) by Perelynn

[Chaptered Fiction]

Shadowed Suspicion Chapter 381 (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure xover, T) by madimpossibledreamer

I know I could’ve loved you, Chapter 1/? (Wesley/Lilah, G) by brutal4you, girlsullen
Weight of Echos, Chapter 1/? (Giles/Faith, Buffy/Faith, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
Blood For My Valentine, Chapter 1/10 (Spike/Drusilla, Angel/Spike, OFCs, Fanged Four, E) by frozendeadgirl (empteed)
The Blood Of A Slayer, Chapter 8/18 (Buffy/Giles, E) by Cosmic__Cowgirl
The Ex-Files: Charming, CA, Chapter 14/? (Buffy/Jax, Sons of Anarchy xover, G) by Viwiel
Watcher’s Diary, syllabically, Chapter 1/7 (Buffy & Giles, Giles/Jenny, Giles/Ethan, Giles/Joyce, G) by rippergiles
Sins of The Father, Chapter 1/4 (Buffy/Giles, E) by The_Crazy_Knight
The Sunnydale Imp, Chapters 70-71/77 (Scoobies & OC, T) by Bloodredtiger
Bliss Took Hold, Chapter 40/45 (Xander/Spike, Angel/Xander/Spike, Angel/Riley/Buffy, E) by MysticD, nexiis6
spite's as good a reason to take his power, Chapter 2/? (Angel/Buffy, Giles/Jenny, Spike/Drusilla, T) by Elegant_Pseudonym
The Red Slayer:, Chapter 21/200 (Willow/Oz, Willow/Tara, E) by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer)
Once Bound, Chapter 17/? (Spike, Angel, AtS ensemble, M) by spikes_guy
Board Game Blues Rerolled, Chapter 2/? (Buffy/Giles, E) by mabus101
Silent tides, Chapters 16-17 (Buffy/OC, G) by Aya1600
What Old Eyes Have Seen, Chapter 3/6 (Xander, Grimm xover, not rated) by Distant_Echo_Of_The_Past
In Another World Seeking Penance, But I've Been Turned Into The World's First Vampire!, Chapter 5/? (Faith/OFCs, Buffy/Faith, M) by BlueStories

Unspoken [Part 10] Complete! (Spike/reader, not rated) by hiddndaydreams

Adventures of a Retired Slayer, Chapter 18 (Buffy/Spike, R) by EnchantedWillow
Edges of Acceptance, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Orange Wombat
It starts with a game of pool, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by TheAcidQueen
Thursday... what a concept, Chapters 5-7 (Buffy/Spike, R) by NotYourGrave
The Proof Is In The Gouda, Chapters 2-3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by simmony
Here Comes The Sun, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
A 200th Go, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by BewitchedXx
Life After Death, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Holly
Apocalypse Prevention 101, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by VoronaFiernan
See You Sunday, Chapters 1-10 (Buffy/Spike, R) by ClowniestLivEver
Nothing New, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by number1angirl
My Calendar Girl, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden
Something to Believe In, Chapters 21-28 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden
Crossed, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, R) by TwilightChild
Refractions, Chapters 9-11 (Buffy/Spike, R) by CheekyKitten
Miss Buffy, the Vulgar Witness, Chapters 4-5 (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only) by Orange Wombat
Wonderful New Beginnings, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by MagicEnergyKey
Time Check, Chapters 4-5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Willow25
Dawn Pratt, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Orange Wombat
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck... , Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, R) by zinjadu
Random Acts of Spuffyness, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Joan963z
Her Lullaby, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by violettathepiratequeen
When You Called Me A Fool, You Made It Sound Like "Honey", Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by LadyInQuest
Hellmouth College Life, Chapters 4-5 (Buffy/Spike, R) by the_big_bad

In Another World Seeking Penance..., Chapter 5 (Faith, M) by BlueStories

Her Lullaby, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by violettathepiratequeen
Hellbound With Me, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by acekoomboom

[Images, Audio & Video]

Textposts: CANGELLLL (Angel/Cordelia, worksafe) by tiaragloryart
Gifset: [Charles Gunn in AtS S4] (worksafe) by starryeyesxx
Artwork: the cake (Warren/Andrew, worksafe) by garscrucible
Artwork: [Cordelia Chase] (worksafe) by blue-star-charmer-art
Artwork: [Drusilla] (worksafe) by blue-star-charmer-art
Textposts: Jenny Calendar + text post memes pt II (worksafe) by calendials
Artwork: Do you think he would’ve been more or less evil as a teenager im leaning towards more (Warren Mears, worksafe) by garscrucible
Crafts: Finalizing the Buffy Shadowcasters :-) (worksafe) by chloe–summers
Textposts: check out the embarrassing freak couple!! (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by tenderjock
Textposts: Buffy and Spike + text posts part ii (part i) (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by obstinateheadstronggrrl
Artwork: [Warren/Andrew drawing] (worksafe) by garscrucible

Artwork: Muse-eum: Buffy Anne Summers (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by HappyWhenItRains
Artwork: Muse-eum: Buffy back studies (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by HappyWhenItRains
Artwork: Muse-eum: Nails (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by HappyWhenItRains

Artwork: Buffy and Giles: My Miracle (worksafe) by CoffeeMilkLvr

Fanvid: Lilah Morgan | I Know What I Am by welcometocaritas
Artwork: you know you want to dance (Buffy/Spike, G) by glitterswitch

[Reviews & Recaps]

I Will Remember You (AtS 8x1) by deniouroboros
Something Blue (BtVS 9x4) by deniouroboros
Hush (BtVS 10x4) by deniouroboros

PODCAST: Take It Easy Joan (BtVS S6E8) by It Stakes Two
PODCAST: S5. Ep22. Not Fade Away by Investigating Angel
PODCAST: Angel 2.7 Darla by Buffy the Vampire Straya

[Fandom Discussions]

wesley always relating to women (fred, lilah and faith), but trying to emulate men (angel) as a defense mechanism is so interesting to me by sslayerettes
i don’t like lilah like at all but the scene where shes says to wesley „If I thought you‘d ever trust me, I would have never played you like that“ was actually kind of heartbreaking by prophecygirly
do you ever wonder how much buffy’s confusion/disgust at spike trying to kiss her in fool for love was more about her being in a relationship at the time by slugessence, kazf0x
i cannot believe [Buffy] did not launch the “does spike like me??” investigation after fool for love by blush-and-books
we know that Giles left Sunnydale in season six because the actor wanted some time off [...] wouldn’t it have been cool to really use the opportunity to play around? by femmedefandom
once thing i love about anya and spike is technically, they understand each other within the group dynamic more than the others by socratesgirlnextdoor
I really appreciate the character of Joyce from BTVS by antiqueowl
wesley and faith f*cked up watcher/slayer dynamic will always be fascinating to me and i wish we had seen more of it by sslayerettes

amy the rat by silvermoon

What are your thoughts on white haired Willow? by Big-Restaurant-2766
Stephanie Romanov should have been a series regular in season 4 by speashasha
The 2002 Buffy Xbox game was seriously underrated, way better than Chaos Bleeds! by Fashii0nplayb0ii
[Sequel] What are the odds the reboot will be successfull and a great tv show? by ichbinsflow
What is your favorite funny line during an otherwise serious moment? by dragonsrawesomesauce
Weren’t the bringers technically still human? How could spike fight them when he still had the chip? by Professional-Food773
[Sequel] Villains I wouldn't mind seeing return by Rough_Plan

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Battle 3 of the Uber Buffy Fans - Part 1 by Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau

CONVENTION: James Marsters FAN EXPO Denver 2025 Reports, Pics & Videos by dontkillspike

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, July 4th

ANYA: Anya Christina Emanuella Jenkins, twenty years old. Born on the fourth of July, and don't think there weren't jokes about that my whole life, mister, 'cause there were. "Who's our little patriot?" they'd say, when I was younger, and therefore smaller and shorter than I am now.

~~Checkpoint~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Small Things by veronyxk84 (Buffy & Dawn, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Watcher’s Diary, syllabically, Part 1 of 7 by rippergiles (accioawesome) for summer_of_giles (Giles (Multi) Gen)

Unspoken [Part 8] by hiddndaydreams (Spike/reader, not rated)
Unspoken [Part 9] by hiddndaydreams (Spike/reader, not rated)

Akashic Advantage, Chapter 48 by beanseh (OC & Ensemble, Dungeons & Dragons crossover, FR18)

My Calendar Girl, Chapter 6 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
What the Drabble? Vol. 3, Chapter 58 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Nothing New, Chapter 6 by number1angirl (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Woke Up In Love, Chapter 3 by Lilacsandorangeblossoms (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Brutal Honesty, Chapters 4-7 by EnchantedWillow (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Body Language cover art by Badwolfwho (Buffy/Faith, NSFW)

Artwork: 01x04 Teachers Pet by pzyii (worksafe)
Artwork: Anya by pzyii (worksafe)
Artwork: Spike (Toasted and Miserable) 🔥☀️ by artbybai (worksafe)
Artwork: Best btvs big bad change my mind by ellie-mars (Glory, worksafe)
Artwork: the Most Important Girl In The World perhaps by marinlarkwrites (Buffy, worksafe)
Artwork: Jenny redraw by snails-in-my-mouth (worksafe)
Artwork: My Miracle by yarboyandy2 (Buffy & Giles, worksafe)
Gifs: Buffy Summers + Outfits (18/∞) by clarkgriffon (worksafe)
Gifs: CURRENT AFFAIRS — LORDE by detectivedawnsummers (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Icons: buffy summers icons by editshit (worksafe)
Crafts: Currently doing the Buffy Shadowcasters :-) by chloe--summers
3D sculpt: vampire digital sculpt sketch by jfsculpts (worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

My thoughts on "The Body" by sirtch_analyst

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[Community Announcements]

Prompt: Seeing Red by comment_fic

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, July 3

Buffy: You have to take care of them now. You have to take care of each other. You have to be strong. Dawn, the hardest thing in this world ... is to live in it. Be brave. Live. For me.

~~The Gift~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Kaiein (Spike/Drusilla, T) by SomeKindOfADeviant
Dick Wilkins and the War of The Worlds (Mayor Wilkins, T) by Gojirob

[Chaptered Fiction]

A Witchy Wedding, Chapter 5 (Willow/Tara, M) by storiwr
The Cages We Cannot Leave, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Faith, M) by Shisumo
Her Lullaby, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, G) by violettathepiratequeen
The Hex Generation, Chapter 1 (Crossover with Star Trek, M) by storiwr
New Benediction, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Angel, M) by Deez Boots
Something Borrowed, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Geliot99
Tether, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Faith, E) by evesock
today doesn't count, Chapter 43 (Buffy/Spike, M) by modestlobster
Bullet for My Valentine [Prequel], Chapter 5 (Spike/OC, E) by frozendeadgirl
Chasing the Light, Chapter 30 (Angel/Lindsey, E) by CloudSeeker
Hold Fast the Thread, Chapter 30 (Giles/Faith, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
What if you hadn't left? What if you hadn't stayed? What would have changed?, Chapter 1 (Angel, NR) by Laqt15
Weight of Echoes, Chapter 1 (Giles/Faith, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox

Miss Buffy, the Vulgar Witness, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, AO) by Orange Wombat
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by NotYourGrave
Time Check, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Willow25
The Proof Is In The Gouda, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, R) by simmony
Life After Death, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Holly
Home For Strays, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by violettathepiratequeen
A 200th Go, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, R) by BewitchedXx
Something to Believe In, Chapter 17 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden
Bert and Ernie Present: Drabblemania 2025, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by clarissadalloway
Mile Markers and Blood Moons, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, R) by JamesMFan
Adventures of a Retired Slayer, Chapter 16 (Buffy/Spike, R) by EnchantedWillow
Refractions, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by CheekyKitten
The Second Coming, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by tempestt
More THan Just a Dream, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by scratchmeout
Holidate, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by scratchmeout
Moth to a Flame, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by tragic
Something to Believe In, Chapter 18 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden

Something Borrowed, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Geliot99
Brutal Honesty, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by EnchantedWillow

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork:Shirtless Day by HappyWhenItRains
Artwork:Shirtless Day pt 2 by HappyWhenItRains

Video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Audition - Cordelia Chase by Coline Mahaut
Video: Buffy S3 at 25: Graduation Day Part 2 (Shortened Version) by Slayerfest 98

[Reviews & Recaps]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 7x17 & 7x18 REACTION | "Lies My Parents Told Me" & "Dirty Girls" by The Horror Bandwagon
Let's Watch BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (S6E7) | Movie Night by Arcane Arcade
Sunnydale Live #6: Buffy S1E5 Never Kill a Boy on a first date by Blueroof Productions
Cordelia makes a TRAGIC wish | Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 Episode 9 (REACTION) | The Wish by JayPerView

Podcast: Buffy S7E20: Touched by Booze & Buffy
Podcast: S5. Ep22. Not Fade Away by Investigating Angel

[Fandom Discussions]

Spike on Firefly! [Cont.] by multiple authors

Ranking of Angel Episodes by multiple authors
The Scoobies and Angel Investigations by multiple authors
I think that deleted dialogue really shows why Tara symphasizes with Buffy (besides Tara always being kind anyway) by multiple authors
Let's be real, it might be worth living atop a Hellmouth for the sheer amount of low-cost or free amazing musical performances you get to experience at the Bronze by multiple authors
I reallyyyyt hate hell’s bells by multiple authors
What is the best way to get clips for fan edits? by multiple authors
If you were to give titles to entire seasons of the [Buffy], what would you title them? by multiple authors
Clem's actor (James Leary) about the Buffy revival by multiple authors
If you were to give titles to entire seasons of Angel, what would you title them? by multiple authors
What would have spike wished if Anya wouldn’t have stopped him? Wrong answers only by multiple authors
Where does Anya go? by multiple authors
What were some of the biggest 'moments of realization' for our characters? Their faces in these moments have always stuck with me. by multiple authors
is there a particular reason why there were so many rape storylines on Buffy and for Angel it was impregnation stuff? by multiple authors
So are the knights from Glory's dimension? Because that's the only way I can justify how dumb and pointless they are by multiple authors
So I made it through [Angel] S4E07 and um, I was not prepared... by multiple authors

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Publication: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star 'Hopeful' for Reboot Role After 'Unjust' End in Original Series via IGN

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, July 2nd

(a small pink pig is loose in the school hallways, until Buffy picks him up)
MR. FLUTIE: (talking to pig) Lordy, Herbert! Gave Mr. Flutie quite a scare, didn't he?
MR. FLUTIE: (talking to students) Students, I'd like you all to met Herbert, our new mascot for the Sunnydale High Razorbacks!
(The students all clap.)
BUFFY: He's so cute!
MR. FLUTIE: He's not cute. No! He's a fierce Razorback! (more clapping)

~~The Pack~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

BtVS Double Drabble: Faded Memory by badly_knitted (Buffy, Angel, PG-13)

Weekly Drabbles #257 — Flicker of a Dream by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Something Just Like This - ch. 1 by Kittenwritings (Wesley/Fred/Lorne, G)
A Cool Respite by MadeInGold (Cordelia/Fred/Harmony, G)
Dawn's Beach Day by MadeInGold (Faith, Dawn, G)
Watercolor Blur by evesock (Darla/Drusilla, T)
Kaiein by SomeKindOfADeviant (Spike/Drusilla, T)
Ice Cream Heals All Wounds by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Angel, Wesley, T)
Too Hot by fatalfae (Dawn, Connor, T)
Wax by MadeInGold (Buffy/Willow, M)
Party Crashers by Greensword101 (Angelus/Spike, Angelus/Darla, various Fanged Four, E)
Spike's Girls by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Buffy/Drusilla, background Buffy/Spike/Drusilla, E)
The Deep End by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Connor/Dawn, E)

What the Drabble? Vol. 3 - ch. 57 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

CHERUB ROCK 🦇🪽 - ch. 4 by iamagod51 (Spike/reader, unrated)

Alexander Spencer - ch. 7 by calikocat (Xander, Psych and Teen Wolf xover, FR21)

Hunted, Haunted - ch. 1 by elements (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Her Lullaby - ch. 2 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG)
Home For Strays - ch. 3-4 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
I'll Return to You in Time - ch. 5 by Penny1880 (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Fanvid with meta: Buffybot you will always be famous to ME ‼️ by innit1
Artwork: Started watching Buffy for the first time. So far so good! by bylaurafp (Xander, worksafe)
Artwork: Portraits of B (40-??) Xx ✨Digital Version✨ by whatshisfaceblogs (Buffy, worksafe)
Artwork: Buffy and the Master, linework by superpantsverified (linework of Buffy, The Master, worksafe)
Artwork: Buffy and the Master, digital illustration by superpantsverified (completed Buffy, The Master, worksafe)
Artwork: was attempting to look busy earlier and this was the result by mistyintherivers (Buffy, Willow, worksafe)
Artwork: Spoike by blue-star-charmer-art (Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: Work in progress... Summer... 🌞🥵🧋 by o-cm-draw-o (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: bert and ernie as spike and buffy! by shilohhdoesntcare (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: New part with Spuffy as a married couple in my little (Shunshued version Spike in his 49) AU in 2025... by flyora (Buffy/Spike, mildly NSFW)
Artwork: all four fuffy fans... assemble!! look at my wip... by moonfruito (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)
Artwork: Something Just Like This - ch. 2 by Kittenwritings (Wesley, Fred, Lorne, worksafe)
Artwork: Jonathan :( I am very happy with how this turned out by garscrucible (Andrew, Jonathan, Warren, worksafe)
Artwork: om nom nom by garscrucible (Andrew, Warren, worksafe)
Moodboard: (qpr) demi angel x ace cordelia by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: demi xie/they/she autigender demigirl willow rosenberg by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: bi any pronouns demifluid lorne (ats) by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: bi greyaro demiguy xander harris by courtillyy (worksafe)
Gifset: ANGEL | 5x12 “You’re Welcome” → 5x15 “A Hole in the World” by mycatismyfriend (Angel, Cordelia, Fred, Wesley, worksafe)
Gifset: XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS | BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER by clumsycapitolunicorn (Buffy, Xena, worksafe)
Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Spike — Season Two by clarkgriffon (Spike, worksafe)
Gifset: "I think Buffy was greatly in love with Angel. It will always be Angel!" by anjelia3 (Buffy/Angel, worksafe)

Artwork: Buffy practice sketch 🪓👱🏻‍♀️=💀💨 by sciencefaith (Buffy, worksafe)

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Tuesday, July 1

BUFFY: You realize that Anya's probably seducing R.J. even as we speak.
WILLOW: My God. You think so?
BUFFY: Well, I wouldn't put it past her. She's recently evil, you know.
WILLOW: Well, so am I. Why should I miss out?

~~~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Angel Shot (Spike/Xander, M) by Forsaken2003

Truth Dawns (Buffy, T, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure xover) by [personal profile] madimpossibledreamer

Making You Sing (Tara/Buffy, M) by storiwr
today doesn’t count Ch. 41 (poetry) (Buffy/Spike, M) by modestlobster
Sisters, the adventures of Sam and Buffy Carter - Year 1 Ch. 31 (Buffy, Hank, Joyce, G, SG1 xover) by FPBarbieri
Love (Dawn, T, Joan of Arcadia xover) by FaithDaria

i need you to tell me what happened from start to finish (Buffy/Faith, unrated) by explosionshark

The Counselor (Buffy/Spike, G) by VoronaFiernan
Dose of Vitamin Kitty (Buffy/Spike, G) by Orange Wombat
Chains (Buffy/Spike, T) by EnchantedWillow

More Than Just a Dream (Buffy/Spike, R) by scratchmeout

[Chaptered Fiction]

I Seriously Mean It This Time Ch. 6 (Buffy/Spike, M) by xaeyrnofnbe
Unspoken Ch. 7/9 (Spike/Reader, T) by hiddndaydreams
Trading Places Ch. 2/11 (Jesse, Ensemble, unrated) by HolyTitania
New Benediction Ch. 5 (Buffy/Angel, M) by DeezBoots
Things I Can’t Spell Ch. 1-2/2 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, E) by Cazzyy
Call It What You Want Ch. 1-2/2 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Faith, M) by Stokley
Stalking, Spying, is there really a difference? Ch. 3 (Buffy/Angel/Spike, M) by Laqt15
The Sunnydale Imp Ch. 67 (OC, Ensemble, T) by Bloodredtiger
Nobody Escapes Ch. 20 (Buffy, Dawn, M) by batcauldron
An Impossible Task Ch. 12 (Spike/Andrew, T) by Laqt15
Bullet For My Valentine [Prequel] Ch. 4/5 (Spike/OC, E) by frozendeadgirl
The Red Slayer Ch. 18 (Willow/Tara, E) by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer)

Dead Poet's Inheritance Ch. 11 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Soulburnt
Once More, With Fu...Shagging Ch. 7 (Buffy/Spike, E) by CheekyKitten, BewitchedXx
On the Run Ch. 7 (Buffy/Spike, E) by zinjadu
Hellmouth College Life Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, M) by the_big_bad
I'll Return to You In Time Ch. 5 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Penny1880
Thursday... what a concept Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, M) by NotYourGrave
Anti-Hero Ch. 11 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Willow25
Troubling Deaf Heaven Ch. 23 (Buffy/Spike, M) by JuneCurry
Something to Believe In Ch. 5 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Maxine Eden
Time Check Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Willow25
Moth to a Flame Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, M) by tragic
Here Comes The Sun Ch. 1 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Melme1325

Heroes, villains and Slayers Ch. 12 (Ensemble, M, multiple xovers) by DoctorSkywalker
All Hail The Queen! Ch. 3 (Willow, T, MCU xover) by Harry

I'll Return to You in Time, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Penny1880
Meet in the Middle, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, M) by EverythingElse
Out of Dodge, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, T) by VeroNyxK84
Home For Strays, Chapter 1-2 (Buffy/Spike, T) by violettathepiratequeen
Float, Chapter 19 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Grief Counseling
Her Lullaby, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, G) by violettathepiratequeen

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: I don't need to breathe, but I need to breathe you in (Buffy/Spike) by HappyWhenItRains (ChaosNina)

Artwork: 01x01 Welcome to the Hellmouth by
Artwork: 01x02 The Harvest by pzyii
Artwork: 01x03 Witch by pzyii
Artwork: Sweet by thedullsea
Artwork: Buffy by azierumart
Artwork: Buffy by azierumart
Video: faith/buffy: what was that by dykekingofhell

Video: Lilah Morgan | I Know What I Am by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9CZ4HjoIhw

[Reviews & Recaps]

Thoughts on rewatching “The Pack” by btvsfemslashenjoyer
I don’t care for The Pack. by badwolfwho1
You might have been a little surprised that the list of Buffy episodes that I offered last week as definitely weaker than Never Kill A Boy On The First Date didn’t include this week’s The Pack. by coraniaid

PODCAST: Buffy S2E2 "Some Assembly Required" by Major Slayage
PODCAST: ATS 320 - A New World by Another Buffy Podcast

[Recs & In Search Of]

Featured Fics by elysianfieldsarchive

[Community Announcements]

Summer of Giles is open for July 25! by [community profile] summer_of_giles
Tuesday, July 1 - Promotion Day by fic_promptly
July: Chatter Post by fic-promptly

Prompt Release by buffyxgileswritingevent
Fanged Four Family Bingo Cards by runsintheblood
Fanged Four Family Bingo Rules by runsintheblood

Drabblemania by elysianfieldsarchive

[Fandom Discussions]

i definitely think that Angelus helped Spike pick his name. by instant-star-59
hard to believe i started watching btvs in hs for a friend only to quit after 1x07 angel by socratesgirlnextdoor
Buffy, you’re a style icon! So why did you wear the ugliest outfit I’ve ever seen you in by femmedefandom
“boohoo buffy was so mean in s6-7 ooooh” i- dude did we watch the same show? by mangio-formaggio, elverrie
really wish we got more Dawn in seasons 6 and 7. by ohmygoddiditsing, femmedefandom
BTVS soul mechanics are very vague and the entire concept opens up a can of worms by sallowinahotway
the tragicomedy of spike creating buffybot to both love him and to be as close to the real buffy as possible by balalaijka
The excessively gentle way Spike looks at Buffy when he first sees her after she’s resurrected by doctormichaelaquinn
s4 vs s5 spuffy is a such a fun thing to analyse by mangio-formaggio
My bi poly heart is really wishing that they let willow be bi nd poly by lynx-brynjar
it`s incredible how the scoobies didn`t clock buffy sleeping with spike sooner by elverrie
I forgot how goddamn cute xandelia are by camellcat
ohhhhh I’m thinking about that stupid fucking speech xander gave buffy when riley was leaving her. by ohmygoddiditsing, camellcat
Dawn’s shoplifting is a parallel for Buffy’s sexual relationship with Spike. by sevenslayerdip
I’m not saying witw would be objectively BETTER if it did this by all-seeing-ifer

Buffyverse Continuation: Title and OP? by Tome

Sometimes it’s fun to live on the Hellmouth by Automatic-Adeptness4
What are the tiny things that irritate you on the show? by Thisisnotforyou11
What actor mannerisms have you noticed? by sadhungryandvirgin
Any recaps? by rhkeirjg
How would you fix season 7? by Dapper3031
Power creep and the new show. by VralGrymfang
Lineage Season 5 Spoilers!!! by DazzlingAd7021
Rewatch Advice by Buffy_isalreadytaken
Priorities are important. by AndrewHeard
My favorite Willow episode ever. by realsashee
how should I "prepare" for s5? by y2kbimbo
How to find out about cons? by Academic-Balance6999
Is there a reason why neither Buffy nor the Scoobies use stake bracers like Angel's crew does? by HomarEuropejski
Been wanting to have these for a while by speashasha
Spikes thought process in "fool for love" by moezilla
If Cordy had decided to stay in Sunnydale to continue roasting the gang by HomarEuropejski
I don’t believe that Xander was the one that summoned Sweet in OMWF by Sweaty_Affect9363
What was your favorite band to play at The Bronze? by TerribleBid8416
Principal Wood and Spike by Pisces_Shorty
Season 6, episode 1 question: by Senior-Leave779
Watching Season 4 for the first time with my gf and friend “Supersymmetry” by witchlys
Infinite Slayer Glitch by No-Customer-8978
Themes for each season? by maladaptivesylvia
Is there some kind of a restriction as to where potential slayers can be born by HomarEuropejski
More mii's by the_Q_gamer
Which Firefly actor got the best BuffyVerse villain? by jdpm1991
Buffy’s mom by SignificantLock2181
S2:E19 - Xander's Locker by Aggressive-Ante
season 5 finale opinions by Own_Jelly1856
Tales of the Slayers by lap-dog8141
What would happen if Ben was turned into a vampire? by Soft_Interaction_437

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Monday, June 30

WILLOW: It says that Meredith and two other girls in the car were killed instantly. They were all on the Fondren High Pep Squad, on the way to a game.
BUFFY: You know what this means.
XANDER: That Fondren might actually beat Sunnydale in the cross-town body count competition this year?
BUFFY: She wasn't killed by vampires. Somebody did dig up her corpse.
CORDELIA: Eww! Why is it that every conversation you people have has the word 'corpse' in it?

~~BtVS 2x03 “Some Assembly Required”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Infected (Buffy/Angel, Giles, Scoobies, PG) by badly_knitted

Infected (Buffy/Angel, Giles, Scoobies, PG) by badly_knitted
Knock, Knock (1997) (Xander/Spike, T) by scaryfangirl2001
This thing we call failure (Buffy/Spike, G) by thegreenempty
Meal Choices (Buffy, Xander, G) by arcanedreamer
Poems: today doesn’t count: part 40 (Buffy/Spike, collection rated M) by modestlobster

[Chaptered Fiction]

[French language] Le monstre, c’est l’autre, Chapter 2/? (Spike/OFM, not rated) by BigBadAnt
Meeting the co-parents-in-laws, Chapters 1-3/? (Buffy/Spike, Buffy/Faith, not rated) by Laqt15
Chasing the Light, Chapter 29/40 (Angel/Lindsey, E) by CloudSeeker
Botanical Hearts, Chapter 1/10 (Willow/Tara, M) by TNue
The Sunnydale Imp, Chapter 66/77 (Scoobies & OC, T) by Bloodredtiger

I Spy, Chapter 12 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, R) by Geliot99
The Pryce of Tyme, Chapter 14 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Joan963z, Ragini
Troubling Deaf Heaven, Chapter 22 (Buffy/Spike, R) by JuneCurry
Fracture, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Holly

It's a Hellmouth After All, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Dusty, bookishy
I Spy, Chapter 12 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, R) by Geliot99

Where The Pretty Maidens Dared, part 3 (ensemble, not rated) by ILLYRIAN

[Images, Audio & Video]

Vidlet: buffy/faith: kiss with a fist (worksafe) by dykekingofhell
Artwork: been thinking about her lately, random doodles and concepts for designs with the au + faith (Willow, worksafe) by pzyii
Gifset: [Buffy, Willow, Xander dancing at The Bronze - 2x03 School Hard] (worksafe) by starryeyesxx

Manip: Under the Summer Sun (Buffy/Spike, G) by honeygirl51885

Manips: Drive Me Crazy, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, G) by cd85, Geliot99
Artwork: Muse-eum, Chapters 1-2 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by HappyWhenItRains

[Reviews & Recaps]

Podcast: Buffy S2E2 "Some Assembly Required" Review by Major Slayage - A Buffy Rewatch Podcast

Willow's character analysis (some of it) by Cailly_Brard7
What are your favorite and least favorite songs on the 5 soundtracks? by speashasha
I'm watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the first time. Here are my thoughts on Season 1 Episode 9 by genZcommentary
Season 4 first time watch by emmie_lou26
I read Fray, so I wanted to ramble by lap-dog8141
first watch- character thoughts by No_Check1294

PODCAST: Episode 68 - Unlimited Cake! (A New Man) by The Sunnydale Diaries

[In Search Of]

ISO: Podcast Recs requested by kylienw19

[Fandom Discussions]

Another easter egg about Spike by tryingtoforgetapples
controversial opinion (apparently?): i love buffy season 4 by xaeyrnofnbe
the writers really went… okay this sarcastic vampire guy who sort of helps her fight angelus will no longer be able to hurt people by socratesgirlnextdoor
Buffy is either overwhelmingly kind (there is evidence to this), has a blind spot the size of Texas when it comes to Willow by femmedefandom

Rank the episodes by nightshade, multiple posters
The set up scene for the Spin off that never was continued by multiple posters

What happens if a new slayer is called and she just doesn't wanna do the job? Does the Council kill her to trigger the next one? by HomarEuropejski
Do you think any of the scoobies actually got a degree in the latter half of the show or after? by KENZOKHAOS
Could Spike poison a person? by Nathanfatherhouse
If you could see any Buffy The Vampire Slayer and/or Angel character as a vampire or something else; Who would it be, what would they be, and why? by Big-Restaurant-2766
So confused on S6, E16 [Why did Xander break things off?] by opaladindefg
What are your favourite metaphors in the show? by EstablishmentSad5063
One Scene You’d Totally Remove — No Regrets by melbreddituser
What if Harmony and her gang just bit/turned [Dawn]? by tc4eva
Are there any people here who actually prefer the Angel show over Buffy? If so, why do you like it more? What are the things you think it does better than Buffy? by HomarEuropejski
What do you think would have happened if season 1 was a full 22 episodes? by Dapper3031
What are some of your favorite episodes? by JenYo
Hypothetically - let's say James Marsters is cast as Angel and David Boreanaz is cast as Spike. Could they pull off the other one's role? by HomarEuropejski
Buffy salary by Edinburghnurse
Spike and the Trigger by aceofspades85262
The Bitch is Back with Charisma Carpenter - Buffy and Angel first watch podcast by Rat_terrorist
Rewatching The Body Advice by nuun123

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

CONVENTION: James Marsters, Juliet Landau, Julie Benz & Clare Kramer Fanboy Expo Knoxville 2025 Schedule by dontkillspike
PUBLICATION: These 2 Dark Buffy Characters Actually Have a Connection That Most Fans Missed by Carolyn Jenkins, CBR.com
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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, June 29th

VI: I hurt his arm. (nods proudly) Yep. And an arm can be as lethal as a mouth.

~~Potential~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Uncovered by veronyxk84 (Buffy, Giles, PG-13)

Dancing Around by clipper782 (Buffy/Faith, Explicit)
The Only Way Out (Is To Come) by flipflop_diva (Buffy/Faith, Explicit)
Time Together by iwasanartist (Connor & Angel/Cordelia, G)
you want her broken with her mouth wide open by evesock (Buffy/Faith, Explicit)
Mother Dearest by flipflop_diva (Buffy/Faith, Explicit)
it’s been a long ride by bodytoflame (Buffy/Willow, T)
Poetry: today doesn’t count - part 39–40 by modestlobster (Buffy/Spike, M)
What the Blood Remembers by Nina36 (Wesley/Faith, G)
The Fine Print by kittenofdoomage (Supernatural crossover, Spike/reader/Dean, Explicit)
not like everything i do (depends on you) by guin_ramble (Buffy/Giles, T)
The Baby by noripori (Buffy/Faith, G)
The Button-Down Slayer by Gojirob (The Bob Newhart Show crossover, Joyce, T)
After Bargaining by pearly_pairings (Buffy/Spike, G)
Filk: A Summers Song by Gojirob (ensemble, fandom, T)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Rebehold the Stars (Love from the Other Side of the Apocalypse) - Chapter 22 by asokatanos (Buffy/Spike, T)
Corrigendo Tabulam - Chapter 68 by lyrical_echoes (Tara, ensemble, not rated)
Xander Harris and the Incredibly Unhelpful Gamer System - Chapter 10 by aug_sky (Xander, Willow/Oz, Scoobies, M)
The Sunnydale Imp - Chapter 64–65 by Bloodredtiger (Scoobies & OC, T)
Draugadrottinn: Chapter 23 by VladimirHarkonnen (BtVS ensemble, Willow/Tara, Buffy/Spike, Xander/Anya, Explicit)
A Vampire's Heart - Chapter 5 (COMPLETE!) by WRDS (Spike/reader, M)
I Do! - Chapter 6–8 by Dusty87 (Buffy/Spike, M)
Unspoken - Chapter 4 by hiddndaydreams (Spike/reader, T)
A Whirlwind Reawakens - Chapter 1–2 by aNerdyWhovian (Angelus/Darla/Drusilla, Willow/Tara, M)

Unspoken [Part 5] by hiddndaydreams (Spike x Reader, not rated, graphic violence)
A Vampire's Heart Pt. 5: Lightweight by itsalwaysteatimeinwonderland (Spike x reader, not rated)
Ballad For Dead Friends, part 1 by rose-and-thorn-fanfics (OCs, Aphrodisia, Cordelia, Buffy, not rated)

Hearts a Mess, Ch. 15 by splendidchapette (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Gifset: the big moments by andremichaux (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: why did the feeling start when it was over? by clarkgriffon (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Drawings: Darla, Drusilla, Spike by queennhalloween (worksafe)
Buffy photos (posed action figures) by dawnmist-sky, snake-eggs (ensemble, Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Drawings: Angel, Buffy, Spike by ely-nak (worksafe)
Drawing: Do you think they ever wore each otheré clothes by garscrucible (Andrew/Warren, worksafe)
Gif: baby Warren by garscrucible (probably worksafe)
An Andrew/Warren comic by garscrucible (worksafe)
Captioned screenshots: Dru text posts!! by ihavenoconsistentinterests (Spike/Drusilla, worksafe)
Captioned screenshots: i like jenny calendar a normal amount :) by lenaluthorssuitcollection (probably worksafe, non-explicit sexual reference)
Captioned screenshots: more jenny textposts by lenaluthorssuitcollection (NSFW text)
Artwork and story: S6E3: After Life Reimagined by pearlypairings (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
quick drawings - some iconic women from buffy by stateofdreaminn (Buffy, Dawn, Willow, Faith, Cordelia, Tara, worksafe)
Vid: Everglow by Faith Victoria (Dawn & Tara)

Updated season 5 textless DVD cover by DrewSB89 (Angel, Spike, worksafe)
“In every generation, there is a chosen mii” by KENZOKHAOS (Giles, worksafe)

Comic: Never Fade Away - Page 7 by C0ffee_B0nes (Angel/Spike, M)
Vid: You Oughta Know by Tafadhali, periru3 (Buffy/Faith, Buffy/Riley, T)
Sketch: Palaces: Bright Future In Sales-Chapter 4 scene by Deviantelfguy (Buffy/Faith, M)
Drawing: Day at the Beach by Deviantelfguy (Faith & OC, worksafe)
Drawing: Let’s Hit the Waves, B! by Deviantelfguy (Buffy/Faith, not rated, probably worksafe, beach-typical outfits)

[Reviews & Recaps]

[Recs & In Search Of]

✨ Spuffy Fic Recs — June by veronyxk84

[Community Announcements]

Reminder: we'll be rewatching The Pack this week, on Monday June 30 at 9pm ET (UTC-4) by btvs-weekly-group-rewatch

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Happy Birthday Felicia Day via jamie_marsters

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, June 28

FAITH: (mumbling) Scratch you out...
FRED: She's not making any sense.
LORNE: And speaking of sense, have you gone on permanent sabbatical from yours? Tell me you did not shoot that girl full of junk, and then feed her to Angelus.
WESLEY: It was her choice. Faith knew the risks.
LORNE: Aw, she couldn't! (Fred glares at them, then quieter) Wesley, I know what that drug does to people. Especially when they super-size the doses to make sure they really get the job done. And you damn well know it too.

~~AtS 4x15 “Orpheus”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Connor & Buffy: Still Down (Connor/Buffy, Connor/Faith, M) by StrangeBint
Making You Mine (Buffy/Tara, M) by storiwr
[Poetry collection] today doesn’t count: part 38 (Buffy/Spike, collection rated M) by modestlobster

[Chaptered Fiction]

Shadowed Suspicion Chapter 380 (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure xover, T) by madimpossibledreamer

Dark Cravings, Chapters 1-2 COMPLETE! (Buffy/Spike, E) by desicat
Who are You in Twenty Years?, Chapter 12/12 (Faith/Multiple characters, M) by StrangeBint
Silent tides, Chapters 4-10/20 (Buffy/OC, G) by Aya1600
Chasing the Light, Chapter 28/40 (Angel/Lindsey, E) by CloudSeeker
The Queen's daughter, Chapter 101/? (Buffy/Faith, OUAT xover, not rated) by Dragonprincess19961
What Old Eyes Have Seen, Chapter 2/6 (Xander, Grimm xover, not rated) by Distant_Echo_Of_The_Past
The Red Slayer:, Chapters 14-15/200 (Willow/Oz, Willow/Tara, E) by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer)

Unspoken [Part 3] (Spike/reader, not rated) by hiddndaydreams

Caught You, Chapter 2 COMPLETE! (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by elements
The Plan, Chapter 24 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by NotYourGrave
Once More, With Fu...Shagging, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by CheekyKitten, BewitchedXx

Float, Chapter 18 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Grief Counseling
Caught You, Chapter 2 COMPLETE! (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by elements

The Supernatural Eye (rewritten), Part 7 (ensemble, not rated) by ILLYRIAN

[Images, Audio & Video]

Moodboard: Illyria (worksafe) by sslayerettes
Artwork: These are the sunnydale grim reapers (The Trio, worksafe) by garscrucible
Artwork: [Portraits of Spike] (worksafe) by sanzosin
Artwork: Calendiles beach episode (Giles/Jenny, worksafe) by yarboyandy2
Artwork: can I get a regulah ice cawfee and a strahberry frahsted (Faith, worksafe) by yarboyandy2
Gifset: BUFFY SUMMERS IN GOODBYE, IOWA (worksafe) by detectivedawnsummers
Artwork: Dru (Drusilla, worksafe) by paint-me-in-watercolour
Artwork: Beyond delighted by the canonical character fact that, if ever turned, Willow would get a goth makeover (Vamp Willow, worksafe) by aregebidan
Artwork: WANT/TAKE/HAVE. (Buffy/Faith, worksafe) by miehczyslaw
Moodboard: willow rosenberg (worksafe) by sslayerettes
Artwork: [Scene from 4x22 Restless] (worksafe) by kleoshe