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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, August 10th

DAWN: My friend Janice? Her sister's a lawyer.
XANDER: You think I should sue over the burger? That's interesting.
DAWN: No, I just mean... (sighs) Buffy's never gonna be a lawyer, or a doctor. Anything big.
XANDER: She's a Slayer. She saves the whole world. That's way bigger.
DAWN: But that means she's gonna have like crap jobs her entire life, right? Minimum wage stuff. I mean, I could still grow up to be anything. But for her ... this is it.

~~Doublemeat Palace~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

A Random Day in August - part 10 by Alittleauthor (Locke & Key crossover, collection rated T)
Turning Heads with the Violence by swanprincess (Buffy/Spike, Explicit)
Got A Secret, Gonna Keep It by shekissedmedead (Xander/Spike, M)
The real Big Bad by Aragorn_II_Elessar (Friends crossover, Xander, G, not Xander-friendly)
Prey by Higgystar (Angelus/Darla, M)

She!vamp and The Watcher by LadyInQuest (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

buffy wears plastic fangs by jewelram (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
ghost pepper wings by jewelram (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
buffy's new tattoo by jewelram (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Bliss Took Hold - Chapter 42–43 by MysticD, nexiis6 (Angel/Xander/Spike, Angel/Buffy/Riley, Explicit)
Waiting in the Wings (for a second chance) - Chapter 3 by Tellhulla (Buffy/Spike, Buffy & Scoobies, M)
Greatest Love Story - Postlude - Chapter 21 by FalseGinger (Angel/Spike, explicit)
You Make Slaying Fun - Chapter 17–18 by cosplayermadness (Buffy/Spike, other canon ships, ensemble, OCs, Explicit)
The Red Slayer: Chapter 53–56 by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer) (Willow, ensemble, Explicit)
The Hex Generation - Chapter 6 by storiwr (Star Trek crossover, Buffy/Faith, Buffy/Tara, Willow/Tara, M)
Weight of Echos - Chapter 20–22 by SchrodingersKatInABox (Giles/Faith, Buffy/Faith, Xander/Anya, M)
All or Nothing - Chapter 12 (COMPLETE!) by sweetmelodykiss (Angel/Lindsey, Explicit)
A Thrilling Adventure - Chapter 7–11 by TheAcidQueen (Buffy/Spike, Anne Steele, ensemble, Explicit)
Nameless Streets - Chapter 2–3 by Mirrored_Illusions (The Walking Dead crossover, Buffy, T)
The McFly Girl - Chapter 1 by LexLemon (Buffy/Spike, T)

Stray, Ch. 17 by Feanix88 (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)
Mile Markers and Blood Moons, Ch. 16–17 by JamesMFan (Buffy/Spike, R)
For Research Purposes, Ch. 6 by shekissedmedead, William Pratt (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Thursday... what a concept, Ch. 61–63 by NotYourGrave (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
In the Dark of the Night, Ch. 29 (COMPLETE!) by Nora (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Ch. 10 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Undead, Ch. 4 by Nora (Buffy/Spike, R)

Iron Gear, Ch. 20 by Tjin (Iron Man crossover, Xander, FR18)
A new underStanding. Part 1 by CrazyDan (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure crossover, Xander, FR18)

playing tag, part 1–3 by jewelram (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Images, Audio & Video]

2 BtVS Icons for iconcolors round 173 "rain rain rain" by nondenomicon (Spike, Faith, worksafe)

Captioned screenshots: Jenny Calendar + text post memes pt IV by calendials (worksafe)
A picmix gif of girl Giles by corvids-corner (some swearing)
A drawing of Buffy by corvids-corner (worksafe)
Gifset: the life of a pumpkin by laufeysons (Buffy, worksafe)
Captioned screenshots by ofteaandsparrows (Buffy x Spike, Angel, Willow, Drusilla, worksafe, canon-typical violence mentioned)
Gifset: Faith in Buffy's body by starryeyesxx (probably NSFW, suggestive though not explicit)
Captioned screenshots: Buffy: I'm in love with Faith by andrew-heard (Buffy/Faith, Spike, worksafe)
Drawing: Jonathan and Andrew and jealous Warren by garscrucible (worksafe)
Jenny screenshots captioned with text posts by lenaluthorssuitcollection (worksafe)
Drawing: You're glowing, you colour and fracture the light... by o-cm-draw-o (Buffy/Spike, NSFW but not explicit)

A tribute to 5x17 Underneath (a song sampling Wesley's dialogue) by Flashy-Knee-9943 (worksafe)
Buffy cosplay by Asprinkleofglitter7 (Buffy, worksafe)

Drawing: Pegging by evesock (Angelus/Darla, Explicit)
Fanmix: Willow by Octavia_Octopus (T)

[Reviews & Recaps]

I just watched Doublemeat Palace, and it really wasn’t all that bad? by blorgon-schmorgon and others

From Teen Angst to Vampire Fangs: Season One of Buffy - David's Basement of the Bizarre

[Recs & In Search Of]

Does anyone know where to get something similar to this outfit? (Cordelia) by Gayle69

[Community Announcements]

An admin change at Elysian Fields

[Fandom Discussions]

How Would You Have Felt About The Hulu Buffy Revival During The Era Of Season 8-12 by BAF and others

August Scoobies of the Month interviews: elements and GhostsInLove

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, August 9

BUFFY: Kathy's evil. I'm an evil fighter. It's simple... I'm gonna have to kill her.
WILLOW: You have to kill her? Don't you think you could just switch rooms, or something?
BUFFY: Well I would, but it's not just me in danger from Kathy. Look.
WILLOW: Toenails?
BUFFY: Evil toenails. I took them off the floor last night when she was in the bathroom. She thought I was asleep.
WILLOW: Good thinking, 'cause in the middle of the night those toenails could have attacked you and left little half-moon marks all over your body.
BUFFY: Don't be ridiculous. The point is I measured them before I fell asleep and again this morning, and they grew. After they were cut! That's a demon thing, she has to be eliminated.

~~BtVS 4x02 “Living Conditions”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Horse and Hound (Angelu/Drusilla/Spike, E) by Higgystar
comfort (Wesley/Lilah, E) by GothamstreetCat
Trying To Make Ends Meet (Buffy/OMC, E) by Muhabba
Multiple Vampires are typing... (Angelus/Darla/Drusilla/Spike, T) by Higgystar
Social Grooming (Angelus/Darla/Drusilla/Spike, M) by Higgystar
Slaying in New Orleans (Dawn, Faith, Haunted House xover, T) by Alittleauthor
Like Summer (Buffy/Faith, G) by killerqueen1985

Broken Up (Dawn, Angel G) by sevendeadlyfun

[Chaptered Fiction]

Among the Stars, Chapter 3/? (Buffy/Giles, T) by whoser88
Weight of Echos, Chapter 19/? (Giles/Faith, Buffy/Faith, Ensemble, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
Time and Place Mean Everything, Chapter 4/? (Wesley/Faith, M) by crayonbreakygal
Buffy Summers Is Doomed, Chapter 4/7 (Buffy/Faith, M) by thisyearsgrrl
Buffy and the Slayer, Season 2, Chapter 4/12 (Buffy/Spike, Buffy & Dawn, T) by SunnydaleSentinel
This Cheer’s Girl, Chapter 1/? (Buffy/Faith, Bring It On xover, M) by QuillBard
All or Nothing, Chapter 11/12 (Angel/Lindsey, Ensemble, E) by sweetmelodykiss

The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by flootzavut
All For You, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
Transitory, Chapter 19 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by GhostsInLove
Undead, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Nora
In the Dark of the Night, Chapter 28 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Nora
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 60 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by NotYourGrave
The Plan, Chapter 30 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by NotYourGrave
Buffy and the Slayer - Season 1, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Sunnydale Sentinel
Exquisite Conflagrations: Part I, Chapters 4-9 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by multiple authors
Moth to a Flame, Chapter 33 (Buffy/Spike, R) by tragic
Exquisite Conflagrations: Part II, Chapters 2-9 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by multiple authors

soup, Chapters 34-38 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by jewelram

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: i eat i sleep i buffy (Buffy, worksafe) by pakchoys
Artwork: sad boy hours (The Trio, worksafe, mention of self-harm) by garscrucible
Artwork: btvs as textposts pt4 (Ensemble, worksafe) by lesbian-spuffy
Gifset: bangel(us) + the way things are - fiona apple (Buffy/Angel, worksafe) by lovebvffys
Artwork: Buffy and Willow (worksafe) by majahu
Gifset: I know all too well just what you’re like. I don’t want your love, I just wanna fight. [“catch these fists” by Wet Leg] (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by andremichaux
Gifset: “catch these fists” by Wet Leg (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by andremichaux

Video: Right Through You || Jagged Little Slayer || a Buffy fanvid by Tafadhali

Artwork: I drew this 23 years ago (Faith, worksafe) by Moppy6686

Artwork: [FANART] Hold It... (Angel/Spike, E, NSFW) by girlpire
Fanvid: Right Through You [Fanvid] (Buffy, worksafe) by periru3, Tafadhali

[Reviews & Recaps]

BtVS - 4.02: Living Conditions by watcherscouncil

Season 2, Episode 16, “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.” by violettathepiratequeen

Rewatch: Some Assembly Required Part 1 by Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau

[Nancy Holder’s book review] Blood & Fog: Week 1 (chapters 1-3) continued by HarleyC13

Notes on a Rewatch: 5 x 5: No Place Like Home by tigershout

Buffy Slays: S2 E16: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered by violettathepiratequeen

[Recs & In Search Of]

REC: The Watcher by In Mortal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) recced by fluffyspuffy

ISO: Recruiting for a Sunnydale rp community! by ceecee1909

[Fandom Discussions]

as much as faith totally needed to be there for s7 of buffy [...] i really wish she had spent more time with the angel investigations gang by cantstandlosingyou
[anon ask] [Opinion about the angel/cordy grieving parents arc] answered by we-pay-for-everything
the girl with last name Summers lives in Sunnydale and yet all her summers kinda sucks by mangio-formaggio
rewatching “the gift”, it really does feel like such a series finale by rorykillmore
i am a xander/willow/giles defender at the best of times but i still think buffy thrived with non-og scoobies by socratesgirlnextdoor
Spike and Faith would get along really well by roseraintears
finished buffy s4e16. i’m blown away. what an episode. emmys for smg and eliza now. holy moly by legally-allowed-to-slime

[Hulu Sequel] A Word to the Wise About All This "News" by HarleyC13, multiple posters

[Hulu Sequel] Anyone else kind of overwhelmed by the new Buffy reboot? by AnnaRowyn, multiple posters

Why did Angelus betray the Beast? by InsincereDessert21
Why did Buffy end with Season 7? by HedgehogOk3756
[Hulu Sequel] I keep wondering if Nova will end up with a Watcher by Redrose7856
If Buffy took place from 2000-2007 what bands/artists would you have wanted to play the bronze. by TheHatsuneLoki1
Anyone remember this show with Eliza Dushku [Tru Calling] airing straight after the Buffy series finale? by PinkPashaTS
Tales of the Slayer: What the new Buffyverse show SHOULD have been by ReaceNovello
[Hulu Sequel] Comics, canon and future by kaptainkong
What is your favorite [AtS] stand-alone episode? by Sarah_Reddit_Here
Hair changes in Buffy by Royal-Tangelo-5895
What characters do you guys think left the show too soon? by HomarEuropejski
Fun [BtVS] season 1 trivia by Frequent_Archer3325
[Hulu Sequel] How much do we think Buffy will be featured? by bratholy
Lines that seem out of character by LangCPM
Whatever happened to Sheila Martini? by Erramonael
What Buffy The Vampire Slayer and/or Angel characters would you not want on a deserted island? by Big-Restaurant-2766
which episodes from each season give the best picture and substance so I can get the hubby on board? by Andacus1180
If Buffy had Angel-like intro, what colour do you think would represent each character? by HomarEuropejski

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

PUBLICATION: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Set Video Reveals First Look At Ryan Kiera Armstrong As The Franchise's New Lead by JoshWilding, FearHQ.com

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, August 7th and Friday, August 8th

Willow: Buffy. Don’t let jerky Parker chase you away.
Buffy: He didn’t. I just don’t want to deal with this right now. I’m taking a holiday from dealing, happily vacationing in the land of not coping.

~~Fear Itself~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Making You Happy by twoslayers (Buffy, Anya, Tara, not rated)

Gamblers and Kittens by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Soft roar by Higgystar (Drusilla/Spike, E)
I wanna be all dolled up with you by BloodyEll42 (Tara/Willow, Spike, G)

Nothing To See by MirroredIllusions (Buffy, NCIS crossover, FR7)
Selfish Insert - the Swapper Sequel by MITSasquatch (The Trio, Young Justice crossover, FR7)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Shadowed Suspicion, Chapter 386 by madimpossibledreamer (Ensemble, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure crossover, T)

All or Nothing, Chapter 10 (Angel/Lindsey, Ensemble, E) by sweetmelodykiss
Once More, With Fangs, Chapter 8 (Spike/Buffy, Ensemble, Not Rated) by Cazzyy
The Demon With No Name, Chapter 8 (Spike/Buffy, Ensemble, Not Rated) by Cazzyy
Fake It ‘Til You Make It, Chapter 8 (Spike/Buffy, Dawn, Not Rated) by Cazzyy
Something Like Steady, Chapter 4 (Complete) (BtVS Ensemble, T) by Girlwithaheart
When You Called Me A Fool, You Made It Sound Like "Honey", Chapter 25 (Spike/Buffy, Ensemble, M) by LadyInQuest
I Do!, Chapter 22 (Spike/Buffy, Ensemble, M) by veronyxk84
I Drag You to the Shore, Chapter 2 (Willow/Buffy, Ensemble, Not Rated) by scallionsoup
Weight of Echos, Chapter 18 (Giles/Faith, Ensemble, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
The More Things Change, Chapter 2 (Faith/Buffy, Ensemble, G) by killerqueen1985
All That We've Burned, Chapter 8 (Faith/Buffy, Ensemble, M) by killakay125
Universal Exchange Program (WIP), Chapter 15 (Multiple Crossings, Buffy, Willow, Not Rated) by sweetbutnutty_RalphSpockSr
Out of the Coffin - Lore (Info Dump), Chapter 5 (Multiple Crossings, G) by ColtKitProductions
How Does A Moment Last Forever, Chapter 5 (Spike/Buffy, Ensemble, T) by NUMBER1ANGIRL
A Random Day in August, Chapter 7 (Multiple Crossings, BtVS Ensemble, T) by Alittleauthor

Moth to a Flame, Chapter 32 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, R) by tragic
No Truth Left Behind, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, NC-17) by Maxine Eden
Game On, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, Giles, Faith, NC-17) by Melme1325
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 59 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by NotYourGrave
How Does A Moment Last Forever, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, Joyce, Nikki Wood, PG-13) by number1angirl
serves you right, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Nadia James
Undead, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, Willow, Dawn, R) by Nora
In the Dark of the Night, Chapter 27 (Buffy/Spike, Giles, Angelus, Jenny, PG-13) by Nora

Middle Son, Chapter 28 by Angelfirenze (Angel, Connor, NCIS crossover, FR18)
FOR SCIENCE! Chapter 5 by Tjin (Xander, Eureka crossover, FR15)
An Invitation, Chapter 7 by Tjin (Xander, Harry Potter crossover, FR15)
Simba and Buffy, Chapter 17 by cainsimbasolo (Buffy, The Lion King crossover, FR7)

The Watcher, Chapters 51-52 (complete!) by In Mortal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
What the Drabble? Vol. 3, Chapter 74 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Faith Around & Find Out, Chapter 4 by Kenijo (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
I'll Return to You in Time, Chapter 7 by Penny1880 (Buffy/Spike, R)
Out of Dodge, Chapter 15 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
How Does a Moment Last Forever, Chapter 5 by number1angirl (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Fake It ‘Til You Make It, Chapter 3 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
A Demon With No Name, Chapter 3 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Chapter 8 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG)
The Spooky Tree Strikes, Chapters 11-20 by GuinevereSummers (Buffy/Spike, R)
As the Wind Changes, Chapter 1 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Buffy the Slayer by thecatfortress (worksafe)
Artwork: Turn this potato into a Buffy character by multiple posters (worksafe)

Artwork: Sketchbook, Chapter 13 by JSBirsa (not worksafe)

Artwork: Like Magnets - Major Arcana Project by buffylovemail (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)
Artwork: Spike and Buffy sketches by camellcat (worksafe)
Artwork: Buffy sketch by plaguery (worksafe)
Cartoon: Buffy, Xander, Willow "Gay is okay" by bisexualcreature (worksafe)
Artwork: The Trio by garscrucible (worksafe)
Artwork: Angel sketch by ornitharts (worksafe)
Artwork: Spike portrait!! by prince-lee25 (worksafe)
Gifset: favorite willow rosenberg looks -> season 2 by lovebvffys

[Reviews & Recaps]

Podcast: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Series Retrospective by Booze & Buffy

[Recs]

Fic rec: Not Like Before (Buffy/Angel, G) by buffytargaryen recced by I Will Remember You Marathon

[Community Announcements]

Round 4 Of WIP Reverse Bang Claims: Angel the Series - “Roller Rink” by wipbigbang

Buffy the Vampire Slayer server by JGallo1990

[Fandom Discussions]

Sequel Trilogy continued by HarleyC13

Video: OZ: Le loup-garou (Buffy contre les vampires) #1 by just essential

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, August 6th

XANDER'S DAD MR. HARRIS: (to Buffy) Hey, what do you say we slip in the back room (he points) and I show you my--
BUFFY: You finish that sentence and I guarantee you won't have *anything* to show.
Mr. Harris gives a blank stare to Buffy. She yanks his arm, pulling him away.

~~Hell's Bells~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

BtVS Double Drabble: First Class by badly_knitted (Willow, PG)

Weekly Drabbles #273 — Light and Shadows by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Words are not enough by Higgystar (Angelus/Darla/Drusilla/Spike, T)

August 4: Illness - Zombie Apocalypse Temporarily Delayed by sevendeadlyfun (Spike/Drusilla, unrated)

What the Drabble? Vol. 3 - ch. 71-73 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Alexander Von Dyne - ch. 7 by Tjin (Xander centered, Girl Genius comic xover, FR18)

The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place - ch. 7 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG)
the Eyes - ch. 21 by Dusty (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Cartoon: this is how it played out right by xaeyrnofnbe (Angel, ensemble, worksafe)
Artwork: i'm really on an art kick right now so here's fuffy :3 enjoy by mirhylor (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)
Artwork: Stupid…. Sexy Rupert Giles… by mild-goth-sauce (Giles, worksafe)
Artwork: She's Beauty, She's Grace... She wants to eat your eyeballs by coffeehunt (Drusilla, worksafe)
Artwork: Me and my wife have been watching Buffy... by thecatfortress (Buffy, worksafe)
Artwork: [Buffy carrying Spike] by sayanrougshaban (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: the bandillow notif influx...by pzyii (Buffy, Willow, Xander, worksafe)
Artwork: She's got to flex her strength by pzyii (Buffy/Willow, worksafe)
Artwork: The OR8GINAL useless lesbians, know your roots by pzyii (Willow/Tara, worksafe)
Artwork: A Waste of Good Suffering by miehczyslaw (Willow, Tara, Warren, worksafe with gore)
Artwork: she talked him into letting her do his nails by artsying-ifer (Angel/Cordelia, worksafe)
Artwork: I’m on that painting grind yall. Study from buffy the vampire slayer 6x13 I think? by kleoshe (Buffy/Spike, mildly NSFW)
Textpost: btvs as textposts pt3 by lesbian-spuffy (ensemble, worksafe)
Textpost: more calendiles textposts yippie yippie by lenaluthorssuitcollection (Giles/Jenny, worksafe)
Textpost: ✦ calendiles text post memes pt 5✦ by calendials (Giles/Jenny, worksafe)
Textpost: i can't stop making fuffy text posts help me by incognitoduck11 (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)
Photo Edit: I thought our friendship would last forever by heterocosmica (Buffy, Willow, worksafe)
Icons: btvs random icons | season 1x01 by scopjns [OP has multiple other icon posts too] (Willow, Cordelia, Xander, worksafe)
Icons: Sarah Michelle Gellas as Buffy Summers in 'Buffy, the Vampire Slayer', S02E21 (1998) by gellaricons (Buffy, worksafe)
Moodboard: willow x tara by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: agender angel (buffyverse) by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: bisexual xander harris by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: Buffy Summers mood board “I’m destiny free, really" by adanseying (worksafe)
Gifset: favorite jenny calendar looks -> season 1 by lovebvffys (Jenny, worksafe)
Gifset: favorite willow rosenberg looks -> season 1 by lovebvffys (Willow, worksafe)
Gifset: favorite buffy summers looks -> season 2 by lovebvffys (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Buffy & Kendra by clarkgriffon (Buffy, Kendra, worksafe)
Gifset: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER // 4.08 & 7.17 by loisfreakinglane (Spike, worksafe)
Gifset: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 5.18 | "Intervention" by spikedaily (Buffy/Spike, mildly NSFW)
Gifset: Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers [in S6] by shesnake (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: ANGEL + telling people to kill him by loisfreakinglane (Angel, Cordelia, Gunn, Connor, worksafe)
Gifset: Anyone wanna say a few words about Chloe? Let me. by loisfreakinglane (Buffy, Chloe, worksafe but suicide cw)
Fanvid: I wanted to post this edit on TikTok but [Spuffy video edit] by ourmagicclem (Buffy/Spike)

Artwork: Sketchbook - ch. 11 by JSBirsa (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Artwork: hammer and sickle buffy by mushrooombaby (Buffy, worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

[Analytical Book] Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Myth, Metaphor & Morality by Mark Field reviewed by Priceless and others

[Recs & In Search Of]

[Community Announcements]

IWRY Fic Marathon 2025 - Sign-ups Open! [posted on Buffy Boards by Kean]

Wednesday, August 6 - Guilty Pleasure by fic_promptly

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Tuesday, August 5

Willow: By the way, are we hoping to find a body, or no body?
Xander: Call me an optimist, but I'm hoping to find a fortune in gold doubloons.
Giles: Um, body would mean flesh-eating demon, no body would point towards the, uh, army of zombies thing. Take your pick, really. Right, then, uh... Go on.
Xander: You're closer.
Buffy: Pathetic much? Move over.

~~Buffy Episode #14: "Some Assembly Required"~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Matter of Responsibility (Buffy, Dawn, T) by [personal profile] veronyxk84

How does your garden grow? (Angelus/Darla/Drusilla/Spike, E) by Higgystar
Spike and Angel Rob a Bank (Spike/Angel, T) by MadeInGold
Spinning Out of Control (Faith, G) by starrfyre
Pretenses (Lilah/Wesley, T) by starrfyre
who's on top (Faith/Spike, E) by imaginejolls
Salt (Angel/Darla, M) by Higgystar

[Chaptered Fiction]

Open your eyes Ch. 9 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Vaelys_Ennoh
Odds and Ends of the Hellmouth Ch. 4 (Multiple pairings, E) by Mishafer
it's all in good faith Ch. 3 (Buffy/Faith, M) by
Through The Fire, Together Ch. 15 (Buffy, unrated, SPN xover) by DeathRaeBeam
Reprise//Ще раз Ch. 11 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Uraniya
Across Space and Time: Chapter 3 and Chapter 3(Buffy/Angel, T) by sashberg
All the Girls We Were Ch. 7 (Buffy/Faith, unrated) by Stokley
Now You See Me Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, G) by
soup Ch. 25 (Buffy/Spike, T) by jewelram
Second choice Princess Ch. 51 (Faith/Cordelia, unrated, OUAT xover) by Dragonprincess19961
Dragons Are to Be Reckoned With Ch. 1 (Buffy, G, LotR xover) by Viwiel
When You Called Me A Fool, You Made It Sound Like "Honey" Ch. 21 (Buffy/Spike, M) by LadyInQuest
All or Nothing Ch. 7 (Angel/Lindsey, E) by sweetmelodykiss
The Scientist, The Witch and the Superspy Ch. 71 (Willow, M, Agemts of SHIELD xover) by
A Thrilling Adventure Ch. 6 (Buffy/Spike, E) by TheAcidQueen
Weight of Echos Ch. 12 (Faith/Giles, Buffy/Faith, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
Cradle of love Ch. 4 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Lilacsandorangeblossoms
With Sprinkles Ch. 75 (Multiple Xander pairings, multiple xovers, M) by dogbertcarroll, Narsil
Cunning Woman Ch. 13 (Buffy/Spike, Anne Pratt, E) by desicat
The Temptation of Adventure Ch. 2 (Buffy, G, SG1 xover) by Mirrored_Illusions
Shelter in Shadows Ch. 10 (Angel/OC, M) by ItsACrowderThing
Building a Future Ch. 4 (Buffy, Faith, T) by AsarStar
Life After Death Ch, 7 (Buffy/Spike, E) by HollyDB
A Surprise First Date Ch. 1 (Willow/Tara, T) by Mishafer
The Slayer From Another Dimension Ch. 6 (OC, Ensemble, M) by alsmith786
A Random Day in August Ch. 5 (Ensemble, T, multiple xovers) by Alittleauthor
First Day of My Life CH. 10 (Buffy/Faith, E) by hayley128
The Red Slayer Ch. 52 (Willow/Tara, ensemble, E) by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer)

An Unexpected Tryst Ch. 1 (Buffy/Angel. M) by Angelmuse
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Love and Madness Ch. 2 (Buffy/Drusilla, T) by Zyclotar
The Scoobies Adventures Ch. 92 (Ensemble, T) by schumacherjennifer39

Vegas Mishap Ch. 24 (Buffy, T, MCU xover) by mmooch

Finality, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, T) by flootzavut
soup, Chapter 17-25 (Buffy/Spike, T) by jewelram
sauce, Chapter 11-16 (Buffy/Spike, T) by jewelram

The Supernatural Eye Part 11 (Ensemble, unrated) by ILLYRIAN

[Reviews & Recaps]

PODCAST: ATS 322 - Tomorrow by Another Buffy Podcast

[Community Announcements]

Tuesday Prompt: Alliteration by comment-fic
Tuesday, August 5 - Promotion Day by fic-promptly

[Fandom Discussions]

it’s very interesting that the first chose to appear to willow not as tara, but some other dead girl acting as tara’s messenger. () by stormtide-leviathan
Have you ever read the Buffy the vampire slayer book collections? () by thegothicalice

Buffy reboot - new or old mythology and monsters to explore? by Stoney

What do you guys think would be the best things Giles has done on the show? by HomarEuropejski
The book Joyce and Pat were reading for book club. by TotalProof315
Every time I rewatch this episode, I get angry at principal wood by allysonwilcox
The First in season 3 by Flowerchiiiiiiiild
I want a show about the Hellmouth in Cleveland by always-be-snacking
Pilot by alecvoerman
How do you imagine Angel would react upon finding out about the events in Seeing Red? by Leeheyy
How would you rank the physically strongest beings in Buffyverse? (AtS subreddit) by Icy_Employ4522
How would you rank the physically strongest beings in Buffyverse? (BtVS subreddit) by Icy_Employ4522
Merch Hunting-- looking for DuLac Cross! by QueennHalloween
Do you guys like the Scooby Gang or Angel Investigations characters more? by HomarEuropejski
s5e16 ??????????????????? by Tuna_96
Norman Pfister from the order of Taraka by Professional-Food773
Why did Giles leave in Season 6? by HedgehogOk3756
It kinda feels like Buffy’s friends secretly hate her, honestly by ConsiderationSad6560
obsessed with these and wanted to share <3 by Specific_Purple_6017
I never liked how they treated Anya by SecretDice
I really don't dislike the original pilot by ozellikle
It's Madness... by HESONEOFTHEMRANGERS
It's a shame there was never a proper crossover between Buffy and Angel by Krystal_Waters
What do you guys think are the most selfless things characters have done on the show? by HomarEuropejski
I was wondering if Willow would be considered the “Fallen Angel” for the trope. by Kat-Attack-52
“The Body” after sudden parent’s death by Human-Ad262
Watching the series for the first time in my life by Boring-Worldliness
Buffy article resource by spiderwovendreams864
What would you include in a sequel if your goal was pissing off as many fans as possible? by sadhungryandvirgin
Angel Features, Articles and Reviews by spiderwovendreams864
Why the wiki considers "Shadow Puppet" non canon? by Megatronleader84
What if the curse was cured? by HarshNPC
I have a question… by VVila28
If you could have any songs of your choosing play during the prom in 'The Prom' by Big-Restaurant-2766

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

PUBLICATION: Buffy Star Thinks Joss Whedon "Overidentified" with Xander in Early Ep by Bleeding Cool
PUBLICATION: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Unveils its New Slayer's Identity by IMDb
PUBLICATION: The Most Iconic Episode of Buffy Was Set Up Five Years Earlier (And You Didn't Notice) by ComicBook.com

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Monday, August 4th

Wesley: Gunn. How did you..?
Gunn looks at Angel: Got a phone message. Sounded like the captain of the Titanic getting ready to go down with the ship.
Wesley looks at Angel.
Angel: I-I just though - that someone on this side - should - know the details - in case...
Lorne: A backup man! Terrific idea! Well, now that he's going, I suppose someone should stay here, mind the store. Don't worry, I'm not disappointed. Just get me something nice to...
Lorne tries to get up out of the car, but the other three each put a hand out to push him back down and chorus 'shut up.'

~~Over the Rainbow~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Hurts To Say Goodbye (Angel, Buffy, PG) by badly_knitted

Hurts to Say Goodbye (Angel/Buffy, G) by badly_knitted
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Crossover w/ Harry Potter, Buffy, G) by Viwiel
Darker Urges (Angel/Buffy, E) by JustAFan1014

August 3: Dragons (Darla, Spike, Drusilla, R) by sevendeadlyfun
How does your garden grow? (Fanged Four, E) by Higgystar

Honey (Buffy/Spike, PG) by shy guy saga

[Chaptered Fiction]

Open your eyes, Chapter 9 (Spike/Buffy, Dawn, Tara, E) by Vaelys_Ennoh
All or Nothing, Chapter 6 (Angel/Lindsey, Ensemble, E) by sweetmelodykiss
Second choice Princess, Chapter 50 (Crossover w/ Once Upon a Time, Cordelia/Faith, Not Rated) by Dragonprincess19961
A Thrilling Adventure, Chapter 5 (Spike/Buffy, Ensemble, E) by TheAcidQueen
Those Secret Worlds You Call Eyes, Chapter 8 (Crossover w/ The Witcher, The Amazing Devil, Spike, Not Rated) by flootzavut
it's all in good faith, Chapter 2 (Faith/Buffy, Ensemble, M) by ripslayer
The Leech, Chapter 8 (Complete) (T) by OGSamsa
shouldn't have fallen, Chapter 4 (Complete) (Giles/Buffy, Ensemble, E) by guin_ramble, The_Crazy_Knight
Shadow Over Hellmouth, Chapter 138 (Tara/Buffy, Ensemble, E) by Tuxedo_Mark
Early Sunsets Over Sunnydale, Chapter 4 (Crossover w/ My Chemical Romance, Joyce, Giles, Jenny, T) by willthepsychic
Odds and Ends of the Hellmouth, Chapter 2 (Darla/Drusilla, Warren/Andrew, E) by Mishafer
sauce, Chapter 10 (Spike/Buffy, Ensemble, T) by jewelram

The Leech (11403 words) by OGSamsa [AO3] (T+) by ogsamsa

In the Dark of the Night, Chapter 22 (Buffy/Spike, Giles, Angelus, Jenny, PG-13) by Nora
Wingwoman, Chapter 7 (Complete) (Buffy/Spike, Dawn, Joyce, PG-13) by Nora
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 52 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by NotYourGrave

Cross Purposes 5, Chapter 15 (Multiple Crossings, FR13) by DianeCastle

Out of Dodge, Chapter 14 (Buffy/Spike, Clem, Scoobies, PG-13) by VeroNyxK84

[Images, Audio & Video]

Memes: Assorted btvs [+ats] textposts once again (SFW) by tiaragloryart
Image: Sαrαh Mıchelle Gellαr. (SFW) by edenbluesky
Meme: Life is hard when you ship bangel AND spuffy (SFW) by fandomlife-confessions
GIFset: BUFFY SUMMERS + hats (SFW) by clarkgriffon
Collage: BtVS (Buffy/Sarah) & AI (Angel/David) (SFW) by superfandomcorp
GIFset: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER | Season 4 (SFW) by andremichaux
PNGs: Buffy, Willow, & Angel Plushies (SFW) by plushiepngs
Images: RIP Andy Hallett, who would've celebrated his 50th birthday today. (Andy & James, SFW) by jamiemarsters
Collection: Some are certainly better than others, a lot are pretty silly! (SFW) by thegothicalice

Art: Sketchbook, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by JSBirsa

Art: Sketchbook, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by JSBirsa
Art: ... she just went to get some more paint, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, G) by flootzavut

[Reviews & Recaps]

Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer S3E2 'Dead Man's Party' REACTION by Simple Reactions
Recap: We Finished Buffy s5 and Angel s2! Let's discuss it ✌️ by The Buff Summer
Podcast: Buffy S2E7 "Lie To Me" Review by Major Slayage - A Buffy Rewatch Podcast
Podcast: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season Five, Episode Nineteen: Tough Love by Slayed! The Buffyverse Revisited Podcast
Review: Buffy The Vampire Slayer "GONE" S6E11 REACTION by JerBear Reacts
Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2, Episode 12. First Time Watching reaction by Watch This! with Joe and Kevin
Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 6x9: Smashed Reaction!!! by Pennywell Productions

Podcast: In The Dark S1 E3 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast – Angel) by Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast

[Recs & In Search Of]

Recs: Bite-sized: A Buffy/Giles fic rec list by unendingwanderlust

ISO Buyers: Buffy merch available by fja203
ISO Answers: Is there anyone here from the Buffy and/or Angel voy.com forums? I was Gachnar. by 73birthdaygirl

[Community Announcements]

Announcement: boosting the server again - come join and enjoy the fuffy chaos by buffylovemail
New Fic: Get your week of to a very grand start with an eminently delectable tale this Bingo, with: How does your garden grow? by Higgystar by runsintheblood

[Fandom Discussions]

buffy doesn't really wear things around her neck y'know? by camellcat
It looks really good on camera. I think it looks amazing on camera. by sunnydalememories
It’s always been crazy to me how the scoobies just never understood Buffy, and never tried to. by o0psididitagain
(Random argument about TVD vs Buffy turned into a ship war lowkey...) by fandomluver-101
The title Slayerfest '98 suggests that this isn't the first time demons have organized a hunt for a slayer. by aphony-cree
the buffyverse is soooo bad at doing commentary on itself, particularly with regards to the relationships between the characters. by no-resolution
You were supposed to be a mean lesbian. everyone knows it. by manipulated-pieces
also. wdym giles wants to move to england AGAIN? by lenaluthorssuitcollection
I bet she was booty calling him at least once a week and always saying "This is absolutely the last time" by aphony-cree
Poll: Is Faith actually into him? by why-you-always-lying-poll
"from your part of england" by faith-leheinous
really perplexing btvs fandom thing to me by lesbianmarrow
ik this has been beaten to death by nephilot
that girl needs a 48-hour all-inclusive spa weekend. by lenaluthorssuitcollection
rest in peace to everyone but buffy summers apparently because that girl is not resting ever by lenaluthorssuitcollection
I'm sure the reason is just behind the scenes scheduling stuff. by stormtide-leviathan

Is there a stand-alone episode, demon, character, etc. you wish to know more about? by Taras_Willowverse
A slayers 18th birthday test by CodCheap9332
What was Buffy thinking as she stood over Faiths (in her Coma) in Graduation part 2? by Formal_Fix_5190
Just finished Angel for the 5th or 6th time, what now by Infamous_Shift_1295
What is your least liked episode of your favourite season and why? by HomarEuropejski
What’s a line you constantly quote? by Taras_Willowverse
Sequel Series Leaked Logline Reveals First Plot Details (no official) by alecvoerman
Runner-up for the most tragic episodes of the Buffyverse ? by James-Samuel17
Music on the radio in the Summers' house. by ohheyaerithx
What kind of demon was The Slayer bound with? by Gothos73
I have to admit, this is one of my favourite looks for Buffy and I would've loved if she had it for all of S3, but everybody seems to hate it. Why does everyone dislike it so much and make fun of it? I think it looks way better than Scream 3 bangs. by HomarEuropejski
Someone asked me what colors the BtVS characters are by LiviaDruzilla
Gonna let my boy Paarthunax explain why this is a Spuffy household by GreyOps
Why is there a watchers council by twatsprinkles13
songs from the bronze by NoFuture9640
A warning to those who frequent here. by Shoddy_Life_7581
What would you like to hear for the intro theme song for the Buffy revival show? (Poll) by Ghastion
Why was Amanda living in Buffy's house? by Tuxedo_Mark
These two duos give off the same energy to me by Silas-the-CryoNinja
Buffy Summers vs Geralt of Rivia by Soap987
With angel being a vampire with a soul is far more important than buffy being a slayer? by Competitive_Image_51
What's a Good Buffyverse Senior Quote? by Silent_Torches
Which Poster of Season 3 do you prefer? by Fastorshin
“You still my girl?” by New-Investigator-542
Unpopular Opinion: Spike and Harmony were more entertaining than Buffy and Angel by murdocjones
S1e3: Amber…”I heard she trains with Benson” by Asleep-Coconut-7541
I wish Buffy and Tara had more interactions with each other on screen by SamTheMarioMaster2

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, August 3rd

BUFFY: Well, it's nice to meet you guys, I think.
Jesse: Well, you know, we wanted to welcome ya, make ya feel at home, unless you have a scary home...
XANDER: And to return this. (holds up the stake) The only thing I can think is that you're building a really little fence.
BUFFY: Hah, no, um, a-a-actually it was for self-defense. Everyone has them in L.A. Pepper spray is just so passé.
XANDER: So what do you do for fun, what do you like, what do you look for in a man, let's hear it.

~~Welcome to the Hellmouth~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Independent 42: “the Precocious Harmony of Little Jade” by Aadler (OC Slayer, OC others, G)

just tell me i'm yours by belannaswlonkderfulworm (Buffy/Faith, Tara, T)
A Lady's Pleasure by Higgystar (Spike, Fanged Four, Explicit)
Greatest Gift She Could Give by xaeyrnofnbe (Buffy/Spike, T)
Two Souls by I_cant_find_a_name (Buffy/Spike, Explicit)
Treat by Mishafer (Darla/Drusilla, Explicit)
Loyalty by Mishafer (Andrew/Warren, Explicit)

Tolerant by reginaphalangelobster (Spike x reader, not rated, mildly suggestive)
Romance by sevendeadlyfun (Buffy/Faith, not rated, worksafe)

Under the Bed by tempestt (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

A Purpose - part 28 by hiddndaydreams (Spike x Reader, not rated, smut and fluff)

Among the Stars - Chapter 2 by whoser88 (Buffy/Giles, T)
like magnets - Chapter 4 by ameliakepner (Buffy/Faith, M)
A Dog and His Monster - Chapter 1–7 (COMPLETE!) by Rippergirl1701d (Buffy, Giles, T)
Conference - Chapter 3 by ash_madrone (Buffy/Faith, T)
Twisted Vine - Chapter 13 by Sdhuskerfan (Buffy/Giles, Explicit)
On Broken Angel Wings - Chapter 1 by angelsummers (Buffy/Angel, Angel Investigations ensemble, Scoobies, M)
A Random Day in August - Chapter 1–3 by Alittleauthor (multiple crossovers, Scoobies, T)
All or Nothing - Chapter 5 by sweetmelodykiss (Angel/Lindsey, Cordelia/Wesley, Gunn/Illyria, Buffy/Spike, Explicit)
Better Than Life - Chapter 4 by noripori (Buffy/Spike, M)
I Came Home, Like A Stone - Chapter 4 by Viwiel (DCU crossover, Buffy/Jason Todd, G)
Time and Place Mean Everything - Chapter 1–3 by crayonbreakygal (Wesley/Faith, M)
A Vampire's Heart - Chapter 7 by WRDS (Spike/reader, M)
Uncovered Evil - Chapter 1 by CloudSeeker (Angel Investigations, M)
Tig Trager’s Guide to Losing the Plot (One Incident at a Time) - Chapter 1–4 by Viwiel (Sons of Anarchy crossover, Buffy/Jax, Buffy & Dawn, G)
Shadow Over Hellmouth - Chapter 138 by Tuxedo_Mark (Buffy/Tara, Amy/Katrina, Faith/Harmony, Kate/Fred, Sunday/Nancy, canon ships, Explicit)
shouldn't have fallen - Chapter 4 (COMPLETE!) by guin_ramble, The_Crazy_Knight (Buffy/Giles, canon ships, Explicit)

The Watcher, Ch. 50 by In Mortal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Refractions: Between the Lines, Ch. 3 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
How To Train Your Vampire Boyfriend, Ch. 48 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Hearts a Mess, Ch. 20 by splendidchapette (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Something Borrowed, Ch. 14 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)
In the Dark of the Night, Ch. 21 by Nora (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Buffy and the Slayer - Season 1, Ch. 7–9 by Sunnydale Sentinel (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Band Candy Baby, Ch. 20–23 by Tikiriaaa (Buffy/Spike, R)
Wingwoman, Ch. 6 by Nora (Buffy/Spike & Dawn, PG-13)
not something (not nothing), Ch. 1–2 (COMPLETE!) by Kate88 (Buffy/Spike, R)
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Ch. 6–7 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Thursday... what a concept, Ch. 50–52 by NotYourGrave (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Son of... Ch. 6 by Tjin (Thor crossover, Xander, FR18)
Nameless Streets, Ch. 1 by MirroredIllusions (The Walking Dead crossover, Buffy, FR15)
Roll With It, Ch. 1 by MirroredIllusions (Stargate crossover, Buffy/Daniel Jackson, FR15)

sauce, Ch. 6–10 by jewelram (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Something Borrowed, Ch. 14 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)
Hearts a Mess, Ch. 20 by splendidchapette (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
The Watcher, Ch. 50 by In Mortal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Welcome to the Hellmouth icons by scorpjns (Buffy, Willow, Xander, Giles, Angel, Joyce, Jesse, Cordelia, worksafe)
Vid: Open Your Eyes by mycatismyfriend (JustJessEdits) (Angel the Series ensemble)
Artwork: Kendra from jasmancer's story drawn by aa-arttss (blood)
Gifset: Buffy Summers + Outfits (20/∞) by clarkgriffon (worksafe)
Comic: My boyfriend is too tall! by garscrucible (Andrew/Jonathan, worksafe)
Digital drawings: dressed up willow in some of my outfits by mistyintherivers (worksafe)
Sketches: willow and dawns by pzyii (worksafe)
A Vampire's Heart Pt. 7: Just a Taste by itsalwaysteatimeinwonderland (Spike x reader, not rated, worksafe)
Spike by n0t0ri0us-nick (worksafe)
Icons: Willow Rosenberg — BtVS S02E19, S02E20 & S02E21 by slashericons (worksafe)
Making my own little Buffy dressup... she's becoming a real paper doll by pzyii (Buffy, worksafe)
Icons: Xander Harris— BtVS S02E19, S02E20 & S02E21 by slashericons (probably worksafe, some shirtless scenes)
Gifset: favorite cordelia chase looks -> season 1 by lovebvffys (worksafe)
Icons: Buffy Summers — BtVS S02E19, S02E20, S02E21 & S02E22 by slashericons (worksafe)
Manips: I see why I'm everyone's issue by heterocosmica (Willow, worksafe)
WILLOW PAPER CHILD: outfit by yarboyandy2, base by mistyintherivers (worksafe)
Digital painting: A Buffy s2 study by kleoshe (Buffy/Angel, worksafe)
Sketches: sketchy spikey by grantmeonelastwish (Spike, worksafe)
A Buffy/Spike drawing in the format of the apple trend by sayanrougshaban (worksafe)
Spike sketches by okamiz36 (worksafe)
Fanmix: like magnets - the musical score by buffylovemail (Buffy/Faith)
Willow Rosenberg icons by nostlicions (worksafe)

Vid: What It Sounds Like by MadameMolasses (Buffy, ensemble)

Photo: Clare Kramer, Julie Benz, and Amber Benson were all in attendance at Charisma Carpenter birthday party - via InfiniteMehdiLove (worksafe)

Artwork: Roller Skating by C0ffee_B0nes (Angel/Darla, not rated, suggestive but not explicit)
Artwork: Shibari by evesock (Spike/Drusilla, Explicit)

[Reviews & Recaps]

Season 1 of Buffy had a charm to it that the other seasons don't have by ConsiderationSad6560

"Once More, with Feeling" on the podcast "Once More With TV!"

[Recs & In Search Of]

blackcat911 seeks Angel x reader fic recommendations, specifically hurt/comfort

[Community Announcements]

[Fandom Discussions]

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Leaked logline reveals first plot details for Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series via buffythecomicslayer

[Hulu sequel] 'Buffy' Reboot Casts Sarah Bock, Jack Cutmore-Scott and 3 More

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, August 2

GILES: Yes, well, the problem is after a final battle, it's difficult to get any... well, the Slayer's not... she's rather...
BUFFY: It's okay to use the D-word, Giles.
GILES: Dead. And hence not very forthcoming.
BUFFY: Why didn't the Watchers keep fuller accounts of it? The journals just stop.
GILES: Well, I suppose if they're anything like me, they just find the whole subject too-
BUFFY: Unseemly? Damn. Love ya but you Watchers are such prigs sometimes.
GILES: Painful... I was going to say.

~~BtVS 5x07 “Fool For Love”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

A New Bedmate (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by veronyxk84

Blood of Life (Darla/Drusilla, M) by Higgystar
Forgotten (Buffy/Giles, M) by Skyson
Cruel Kindness (Darla/Spike, E) by Higgystar
growth from impossible circumstances (Jenny Calendar, T) by TheEclecticLibrarian
Heaven can wait (Buffy/Spike, Tara/Willow, E) by LBdress87
One-Night Stand (Spike/Riley, E) by toutes_les_routes
Across Space and Time: Chapter 2 (Buffy/Angel, E) by sashberg
say that I'm a rainbow (Tara/Willow, Jenny Calendar, T) by mistyintherivers
Is mercury in retrograde? (Buffy/Spike, T) by tenderjock

Dead End (Angel x reader, not rated, warning for violence and blood) by reginaphalangelobster

Slipping (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by MillennialCryBaby

[Chaptered Fiction]

Shadowed Suspicion Chapter 385 (jojo's bizarre adventure xover, T) by madimpossibledreamer

The Haunting of Greenwood Place, Chapter 2/? (Buffy/Giles, M) by Cosmic__Cowgirl, unendingwanderlust
Across Space and Time: Chapter 1, Chapter 1/? (Buffy/Angel, E) by sashberg
All or Nothing, Chapter 4/12 (Angel/Lindsey, E) by sweetmelodykiss
I Do!, Chapter 19/43 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Dusty87

A Purpose - part 26 (Spike/reader, not rated) by hiddndaydreams
A Purpose - part 27 (Spike/reader, not rated) by hiddndaydreams

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck..., Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, R) by zinjadu
The Plan, Chapter 29 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by NotYourGrave
Nothing New, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by number1angirl
An Abundance of Buffys, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by JayeMaru
Bachelor of Metaphysics: Apocalypse Prevention, Chapter 20 Complete!(Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by VoronaFiernan
Drabbles and Snapshots - 2025, Chapters 4-25 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by ChronixCreature
Hellmouth College Life, Chapter 30 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, R) by the_big_bad
Refractions: Between the Lines, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by CheekyKitten
A 200th Go, Chapters 76-78 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, R) by BewitchedXx
Some October, In the Future, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by bunniesarebad
fervid as a flame, does it have a name... yes!, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Nadia James
Game On, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
In the Dark of the Night, Chapters 19-20 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Nora
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 49 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by NotYourGrave
Wingwoman, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Nora
The Wrong Ones, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
All For You, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
You can be extremely helpful, Chapters 11-12 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Perelynn
How To Train Your Vampire Boyfriend, Chapters 46-47 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Cazzy
[French] Happy-End Post-Mortem, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Miss Kitty

You can be extremely helpful, Chapters 11-12 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Perelynn
sauce, Chapters 1-5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by jewelram
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by flootzavut

Indecent Proposal, Chapter 31 Complete! (Buffy/William/Xander, Adult Only) by harrisxander2

[Images, Audio & Video]

Gifset: 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐙 as 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋/𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐇 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑 as 𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒 (Buffy/Angel, worksafe) by calisverse
Artwork: Spuffy core (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by grantmeonelastwish
Collage: With my recent rewatch, I thought it would be fun to share this collage I made a loooong time ago. All done by hand! (Ensemble, worksafe) by o0psididitagain
Artwork: [Drawing of Faith inspired by explosionshark's fic] (depiction of blood, worksafe) by sideartblog999
Artwork: had too much energy today so sketched my baby girl a couple times (Buffy, worksafe) by lesbiuffy
Text posts: spuffy as textposts pt1 (worksafe) by lesbian-spuffy
Artwork/Comics: Willow Makes Giles A friendship bracelet (worksafe) by yarboyandy2
Artwork: —thus with a kiss i die (William/Drusilla, depiction of blood, worksafe) by miehczyslaw

Edits: Manips from the Hellmouth, part 6-7 (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by Harmony99

Artwork: Comic: Willow Makes Giles A Friendship Bracelet (worksafe) by CoffeeMilkLvr
Artwork: Comic: The Scoobies Help Giles with Valentines day (worksafe) by CoffeeMilkLvr
Artwork: My eeeeh attempt at the queen (Buffy, worksafe) by Branchomania
Artwork: Just wanted to share some of my BTVS fanart (Kendra, Buffy, Faith, Willow, Tara, Cordelia, Anya, worksafe) by liam-oige

Artwork: [FANART] Dear Boy (Angel/Darla, E, NSFW) by girlpire

[Reviews & Recaps]

The Body (BTVS 5.16) by buffster
Darla (7x2) by deniouroboros
No Place Like Home (5x5) by deniouroboros
Family (6x5) by deniouroboros
Fool For Love (7x5) by deniouroboros
Into the Woods (10x5) by deniouroboros
Buffy spoiler ramble, primarily for S4 by wheatleydl

Rewatch: When She Was Bad Part 2 by Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tarot Cards Review by SLOVicto
Continuing my [BtVS] rewatch and starting season 4: there's so much to say about episode 1 by Nevarae

PODCAST: Buffy's First Day of Something...(BtVS S6E12) by It Stakes Two

[Recs & In Search Of]

ISO: Searching for an old Angel/Angelus × Xander fic based on the episode Buffy The Vampire Slayer, “Becoming Part One & Two” (2x21) & (2x22) requested by keaganz

[Community Announcements]

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WIP Reverse Bang Claims (Round 3): Angel the Series by wipbigbang

SAD’s September Event - Missing Pieces 2025 by Sunnydale After Dark

[Fandom Discussions]

The Puppet Show may not be…like…the best episode ever, but I really like that they didn’t do the super obvious thing by harleycao
angelus also loves buffy, that’s my hot take by calisverse
people always wanna shade angel for charging people while ignoring that [...] by moistvonlipwig
I once saw a comment saying that Buffy didn’t love Spike at the end of the show and only said “I love you” to comfort him. And that feels so strange to me, because it completely goes against her character arc by angrysandwichphantom
The way that Buffy is juxtaposed to The Other Slayer in season 2 VS season 3… by no-resolution
[ask by reduviidaebae] If Spike and Buffy got married, what would their last names be? I think Spike would want to be Mr. Buffy Summers answered by lesbiuffy
actually re: spike buffy dead things handcuffs “do you trust me” by lesbianmarrow
[anon ask] what are your thoughts on faith x willow? answered by willowmosby
i think people overexaggerate the extent to which joyce’s attempted ultimatum in “becoming” affects buffy by moistvonlipwig
ruminating on the ending of “normal again” and i love a good “what was real” ambiguous spot to leave us all on by xinakwans
we really love how much vampire lore in Buffy is just “what works best storywise at the time” by earhartsease
[POLL] which Willow and Oz scenes “make you lose your mind” by dontwarnthetadpoles

Most cringey scenes ever in BTVS? continued by multiple posters
Did anyone wish that Buffy had kick Willow out after getting Dawn hurt with broken arm? continued by multiple posters
The opposite of Buffy continued by KaitKat
Dark Willow - just enough or too short of an arc? continued by hoponlilmama

What are your favourite Season 3 moments? by HomarEuropejski
Which demon gave the wiggins the most? by WelshButterfly
Is Faith Physically Stronger than Buffy? by LowHistorian9654
[Sequel] Anyone else worried about the soundtrack for the reboot? by Rookke
Buffy reference in the new Naked Gun movie by WerdNerd88
The best stretch of episodes? by SayadawDocBenway
Explain troll hammer lore to me by No-Afternoon9499
Favourite line from your least favourite character? by cascadingtundra
How would you write an effective Faith-Buffy love relationship into the show? by ConsiderationSad6560
What are your favourite non-Buffy pairings? Ngl, Angel was way more fun with Darla than he was with Buffy by HomarEuropejski
How Would you Rank Buffy's Final Battle Against Glory? by LowHistorian9654

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

PUBLICATION: Sarah Michelle Gellar Gets Back Into Slayer Mode For ‘Buffy’ Reboot Training With Ryan Kiera Armstrong by Armando Tinoco, Deadline.com
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Lorne: Are you huggable?

~~You're Welcome, AtS, S5E12~~

[Chaptered Fiction]

I Look to You to See the Truth Chapters 1-2/? (Jenny/Giles, Angel/Buffy [T]) by Geminis_Cold_Takes

Gen13 Mystic Training: Fairchild 9/? (Marvel, DC, Wildstorm, Whedon [M]) by JoshuAB

The Spooky Tree Strikes Chapters 1-10 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, Riley, et al. [M]) by GuinevereSummers
Home For Strays Chapter 50 (Buffy/Spike, Tara, Oz, Initiative [T]) by violettathepiratequeen
Nothing New Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, et al. [T]) by number1angirl
You Can Be Extremely Helpful Chapter 10/12 (Buffy/Spike, et al. [M]) by Perelynn
Holidate Chapters 6/25 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, et al. [E]) by scratchmeout
More Than Just a Dream Chapters 18/36 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, et al. [M]) by scratchmeout
the adventures of Ciri and Boots Chapter 2/2 (Buffy/Spike [sort of], [G]) by flootzavut

[Images, Audio & Video]

Images: James Marsters photos (mini cast reunion and Hawaii 5-0 Pilot) by James Marsters News

Artwork: Buffy Oil Portrait by Mark Ryden (worksafe) by LadyLongLimbs
Artwork: Buffy show open homage for the Wednesday theme (worksafe) by CravenMoorhaus
GIF: Sarah and Ryan training together for the spinoff (worksafe) by TVTweets
Manip: Cursed Meme (Buffy, Angel [worksafe]) by lammastide

[Reviews & Recaps]

Rewatch Discussion: S01E03 "The Witch" by James-Samuel17
Buffy and Angel watch guide (including when to watch the Buffy movie) by AmazingNumber1708

PODCAST: Season 7/4 Overview by boozeandbuffy
PODCAST: Episode 141: Help by mythtaken btvs

[Community Announcements]

Happy Birthday AlphaFoxtrot! by Anyanka Bunny Slayer

[Fandom Discussions]

How well have Buffy and Angel aged? by burrunjor
Who had the most animosity between them? by silvermoon

Slayer Theory by Quey84
At What Point Was Xander Written Off as a Love Interest for Buffy, and How Would the Story Have Changed? by LadyLongLimbs
Underrated Aspects of Buffy Summers by jdpm1991
What two episodes would you show for a fun Buffy themed night? by shirrey24
Adidas Buffy shirt by Top-Round-2448
First-Time Watchers, What Was an Episode That You Dreaded Watching? by Sebastian-Shook-2003
Slayer anthology series? by alexmack667
Why only one slayer? by Lemonstarklion
Question about Kendra by ghzkaon
Why didn’t the Mayor know that Faith had to die to bring a new Slayer forward? by Formal_Fix_5190
Best Faith Lehane Moments? [ANIMATED GIF] by HomarEuropejski
Season 4 is the only season of the Buffyverse that I would consider bad by James-Samuel17
Inconsequential Rabbit Holes by JPenelope

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FIC: I Look To You To See The Truth (Giles/Jenny, Giles & Buffy - PG/FRT) - Chapter 1

Title: I Look To You To See The Truth

Author: catch_yerself_on (geminis-cold-takes on tumblr)

Pairing: Giles/Jenny, Giles & Buffy, Buffy/Angel (briefly), Willow & Xander, Giles & Buffy & Willow & Xander

Setting: Season 1 of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”, 1x12 “Prophecy Girl”

Word count: 1,313 words

Rating: PG/FRT, nothing more adult than you’d see or hear in season 1!

Summary: The Spring Fling (in June) dance at the Bronze. Jenny makes a move on Rupert. The Slayerettes gain a new member. Willow’s over her suspicion and totally shipping Giles with Jenny. Giles frets over what the Hell happened to Buffy and he wants answers without prying too much. Xander has a breakthrough: a semi-annual moment of self-reflection. Angel bows out at the right time.

Future Chapters: Buffy’s temporary burst of strength from the Master killing her and Xander reviving her is fading fast. It scares her, but not as much as she fears being vulnerable to either life-changing event ever again.

Also, the teens and their Grown-Up Friends try to hang out before Buffy leaves for the summer, without getting interrupted by demons or near-death experiences. Forget it, Willow, it's Sunnydale.

This summary reflects the first chapters I’m posting - 1 & 2. I'm editing chapter 3 (Giles & Buffy-focussed) and I’m working on chapters 4 & 5, which take us outside of Sunnydale High. Those will be updated on AO3 and my Tumblr - yes, I'm embarrassed I didn't finish the entire thing in time.

Reading Link on AO3

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FIC: FORGOTTEN (GILES/BUFFY) R/FRM

Title: Forgotten
Author:

Skyson
Characters: Buffy Summers, Rupert Giles, Willow Rosenberg, Xander Harris, Anya Jenkins
Setting: AU Season 05
Rating: FRM/Mature
Pairing: Buffy/Giles
Word Count: 9,567
Summary: No one remembers who Buffy is... but the fun of freedom of anonymity quickly wears off.
She seeks out the help of the guy she knows best who can, and Giles manages to surprise her with some other perks of anonymity. Apparently she doesn't know him as well as she thinks after all... but she's going to.
Notes: An eleventh-hour addition to Summer of Giles (unintentional and literal... it's 11pm where I am as I add this to Ao3 haha), this fic popped into my mind this morning and I spent the day writing it. As such, any missed grammar mistakes etc within are entirely my own.

📖 Reading Link (Ao3): Forgotten

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, July 31

Andrew: I understand that exactly one year ago today you left Anya at the altar. Any comment on that?
Xander: Whoa. What the hell?
Andrew: I just think people will be interested.
Anya: I know I am. What do you have to say for yourself one year later?

~~Storyteller~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Mistletoe (Cordelia/Giles, NR) by gaiarheahera
putting the ick in ichor (Buffy/Faith, E) by anonymous
Have a little Faith (Buffy/Spike/Faith, E) by Count_Whorelok
Fango and nail polish (Buffy/Angel, G) by Liana_Medea
sick of being tired (Buffy, Angel, G) by cloudeling

Copious Drabblemania fics (Buffy/Spike, various ratings)

[Chaptered Fiction]

shouldn't have fallen, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Giles, E) by guin_ramble
Un-Doomed, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, E) by elements
A Thrilling Adventure, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, E) by TheAcidQueen
Second choice Princess, Chapter 44 (Crossover with Once Upon a Time, NR) by Dragonprincess19961
Revolving Doors, Chapter 19 (Buffy/Angel, M) by OhAlisa
I Blame The Vulcan, Chapter 5 (Crossover with Star Trek: Voyager, T) by BlueStories
All or Nothing, Chapter 2 (Angel/Lindsey, E) by sweetmelodykiss
The Favor, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Angel, T) by Manic_valentine
Queen of Hearts, Chapter 6 (Willow/Cordelia, NR) by Murderpart1
With Sprinkles, Chapter 73 (Multiple crossings, M) by dogbertcarroll and Narsil
The Blood Of A Slayer, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Giles, E) by Cosmic__Cowgirl

You can be extremely helpful, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Perelynn
The Pryce of Tyme, Chapter 17 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Joan963z and Ragini
In the Dark of the Night, Chapter 18 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Nora
Wingwoman, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Nora
What Love Looks Like, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, AO) by DeamonQueen
Mile Markers and Blood Moons, Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, R) by JamesMFan
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck..., Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, R) by zinjadu

Out of Dodge, Chapter 13 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by VeroNyxK84
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by flootzavut
Her Lullaby, Chapter 25 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by violettathepiratequeen

[Images, Audio & Video]

Video:The History of Spuffy by flow

Meme:Btvs text posts but its basically all Fuffy by ihavenoconsistentinterests
Icons: LOTS of Cordelia icons (Plus Buffy, Vamp!Willow, Faith + Xander) by scorpjns
Gifset:RANDOM BUFFY SUMMERS GIFS 4/? by saydontgo
Gifset: 1x09. The Puppet Show by mikimeiko
Gifset: 7.05 & 7.09 by loisfreakinglane
Gifset: S4E16 Who Are You? by whenfatecollides

Video: Thrifted Buffy outfit of the day by Phoenix Kaged

[Reviews & Recaps]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer S2E22 'Becoming (2)' REACTION by Simple Reactions
Buffy The Vampire Slayer 6x18 - "Entropy" | First Time Watching by DodoReactions
Bargaining Part Two | Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reaction | S6 E2 by Georgia Reacts
NerdTalk Pod Ep 9 - What Made Buffy SO ICONIC? by NerdTalk
First Time Watching Buffy The Vampire Slayer "SMASHED" S6E9 REACTION by JerBear Reacts
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 2X19 REACTION | I Only Have Eyes for You | SEASON 2 EPISODE 19 by Chance's House of Horror

Publication: Every Season Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Ranked via GameRant

[Fandom Discussions]

[Older and Far Away meta] by mangio-formaggio
we never have any of the human to vampire transformations shown by femmedefandom
Btvs's writers really are bad at managing any fucking scene with characters opposing Buffy huh by edelweisshresvelgr
The Yoko Factor is arguably the best handled "Scooby argument" by wheatleydl
[Spuffy in Tough Love + Manip] by misskittyspuffy
it's odd that spike is the one who gets paraded around by the fandom as The Exception to general vampire behavior when harmony kendall is literally right there by xaeyrnofnbe

wrecked by multiple authors

Whats a possible couple that you think could have an interesting arc but was never fully explored? by multiple authors
I wish we got to see Buffy look at Lily/Chantarelle's life after helping Buffy in "Anne" by multiple authors
Angel villain on Buffy by multiple authors
What do you guys think are the worst things Willow has done on the show? by multiple authors
How would you guys rank the Scooby gang on their morality? by multiple authors
“Passion”—a big plot blip? by multiple authors
What would be your holy trinity of Buffy seasons? by multiple authors

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Fic: Mistletoe (Giles/Cordy - G/FRC)

Christmas in July!

Title: Mistletoe
Author: gaiarheahera
Pairing: Giles/Cordy
Setting: Season 5 Buffy/ season 2 Angel
Word count: 210 words
Rating: g/frc
Summary: Magical mistletoe catches a couple at Christmas.

AO3 link here.

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, July 30th

(Willow is talking to Kennedy open where the Potentials can sleep.)
WILLOW: OK, so Annabelle can sleep down here, uh, Molly can sleep in Dawn's room —
KENNEDY: Not if Dawn actually wants to sleep. Molly'll talk her ear off.
WILLOW: OK, then Molly down here, you with Dawn, and Annabelle in my room.
KENNEDY: Bad idea. Annabelle snores.
WILLOW: (hands sheets to Kennedy) You wanna do the sleeping arrangements?
KENNEDY: (starts up the stairs) OK. (turns to face Willow) You, uh, better not hog the covers. (smiles, turns to go upstairs)
Willow eyes widen.
DAWN: (walks up to Willow from the kitchen) Does she want to eat?
WILLOW: What? Huh? (glances up the stairs after Kennedy)

~~Bring on the Night~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

No Time For Romance by badly_knitted (Buffy, Angel, PG)

Weekly Drabbles #270 — Fists and Fangs by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Fun in the Sun by gaiarheahera (Giles/Cordelia, G)
can't go on wasting my time by imaginejolls (Buffy/Spike/Faith, E)

This scene is going to torture my heart until it exists and that annoys me. by miaththered (Buffy, unrated)
"I need you to start trusting me," [prompt fill] by explosionshark (Buffy/Faith, unrated)
i need a win for FUFFY [prompt fill] by explosionshark (Buffy/Faith, unrated)

Lots of Drabblemania fics (Buffy/Spike, various ratings)

Cold and Broken Hallelujah by Viwiel (Buffy, Dawn, Faith, FR7)

What the Drabble? Vol. 3 - ch. 70 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

like magnets - ch. 3 by ameliakepner (Buffy/Faith, M)
Eaten From The Core And Out To The Skin - ch. 3 by carryingstarlightinherwake (Buffy, Giles, Willow, T)

First Holidays - ch. 1 by btvscharmedgirl (Faith centered, Charmed xover, FR18)
The joining of souls - ch. 37 by delfine (Buffy, LOTR xover, FR13)

Mean Ghouls - ch. 1 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, G)
Her Lullaby - ch. 21-24 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG)
You can be extremely helpful - ch. 8 by Perelynn (Buffy/Spike, R)
Drive Me Crazy - ch. 4 by Claire, Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)
Faith Around & Find Out - ch. 3 by Kenijo (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Hustler - ch. 1 by honeygirl51885 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Un-Doomed - ch. 3 by elements (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Manips: Manips from the Hellmouth - ch. 2-5 by Harmony99 (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Manip: Manips from the Hellmouth - ch. 1 by Harmony99 (Spike, mildly NSFW)

Artwork: Been theoretically working on a comic starring Kendra and Sam Zabuto for the past couple of months by sideartblog999 (Kendra, worksafe)
Artwork: rare digital art moment by mirhylor (Eliza Dushku, worksafe)
Artwork: Sorry I haven’t been on much lately 🖤 but here’s a doods of Spikey by kawissahhh (Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: Harmony by i-turned-into-a (Harmony, worksafe)
Artwork: In every generation there is a chosen one. by atomicrhys (Buffy/Angel, worksafe)
Edit: bizarre love triangle - new order / the gift... by slayerscythe (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Edit: And just for a second I can be one of the greats by heterocosmica (Buffy, worksafe)
Moodboard: demisexual willow rosenberg by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: aromantic buffy summers by courtillyy (worksafe)
Icons: [Buffy] by kimberlyshaws (Buffy, worksafe, OP posted many other icons)
Icons: Spike— Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season Two (1998) by slashericons (Spike, worksafe)
Icons: Cordelia Chase— Buffy the Vampire Slayer, S02E19 & S02E20 (1998) by slashericons (Cordelia, worksafe)
Gifset: ♯ TV APPRECIATION WEEK 2025 .ᐟ ❛❛Dawn's in trouble... Must be Tuesday.❜❜ Day 7: Newfound favourite character ⤑ Dawn Summers by saydontgo (Dawn, worksafe)
Gifset: / I can be alone with you here. by slayerbuffy (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Gifset: ANGEL + throwing things by mycatismyfriend (ensemble, worksafe)
Gifset: favorite buffy summers looks -> season 1 by lovebvffys (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: Daniel "Oz" Osbourne + Outfits (Season 4) by clarkgriffon (Oz, worksafe)
Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Kendra Young (Kendra, worksafe)
Gifset: "Working with [David] was like putting on your oldest and favorite pair of jeans..." by anjelia3 (Buffy/Angel, worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

Discussion : S01E01/2 "Welcome To The Hellmouth/The Harvest" by James-Samuel17 and others

[Recs & In Search Of]

✨ Spuffy Fic Recs — July 2025 by veronyxk84

Spuffy Fic Recs — July 2025 by veronyxk84

Happy Scooby Fanfic Recs? [multiple recs] by enthalpy01

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[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

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Fic: Fun in the Sun (Giles/Cordy - G/FRC)

Title: Fun in the Sun
Author: gaiarheahera
Pairing: Giles/Cordy with Xander/Anya
Setting: Between season 4 Buffy/ 1 Angel and season 5 Buffy/ 2 Angel
Word count: 796 words
Rating: g/frc
Summary: Cordelia convinces Giles to spend the day at the beach. What could go wrong?

AO3 link here.

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Tuesday, July 29

XANDER: Hey, I see sitting where there should be dancing.
ANYA: Come share in the joy of our groove thang.
WILLOW: And despite that, I succumb to the beat.
BUFFY: I think I'll catch the next Soul Train out.
XANDER: You sure?
BUFFY: Oh, yeah, you know, (holding up her empty plastic cup) glass all the way empty. More nectar required.
XANDER: Cool, well, shimmy on out when you're done lubricating.

~~Buffy Season 6 Episode #113: "Dead Things~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Comfort Me (Buffy/Giles, E) by lonesomesundown
The Years Go By (Giles, M) by Ripper1701D
Velvet Fangs and Bourbon Lies (Buffy, unrated, TVD xover) by ShrewWriter

A Simple Sin (Spike/Reader, unrated) by barbiethevt

Vertigo in Vermilion (Buffy, G, TVD xover) by Viwiel
The Space Between Brushstrokes (Buffy, G, TVD xover) by Viwiel

[Chaptered Fiction]

Sins Of the Father Ch. 1-4/4 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Giles, E) by The_Crazy_Knight
Faith No More Ch. 10/12 (Buffy/Faith, M) by QuillBard
Building a Future Ch. 3 (Buffy/Faith, T) by AsarStar
The Red Slayer Ch. 46 (Willow/Tara, E) by VladimirHarkonnen (TheLightdancer)
Stagnant Silence. . . Ch. 2 (Giles/Ethan, T) by DXGENERATE_SON
Comfort Me Ch. 4 (Buffy/Giles, T) by LonesomeSundown
To Be A Lover Ch. 4 (Buffy/Spike, E) by spellboundbymoonlight
I Drag You To The Shore Ch. 1 (Buffy/Willow, unrated) by scallionsoup

The Scoobies Adventures Ch. 66 (Xander/Cordelia, Dawnm T) by schumacherjennifer39
Alexander Harris and the Shadow Council Ch. 9 (Xander, T) by Tenhawk

Angel Investigations Next Gen (Buffy/Spike, T) by EllieRose101
The Spooky Tree Strikes Ch. 45 (Buffy/Spike, M) by GuinevereSummers
Holidate Ch. 18 (Buffy/Spike, E) by
Moth to a Flame Ch. 27 (Buffy/Spike, M) by tragic
Bits and Bobs, Worth a Second Go Ch. 3 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Behind Blue Eyes
Bachelor of Metaphysics: Apocalypse Prevention Ch. 15 (Buffy/Spike, T) by VoronaFiernan
soup Ch. 42 (Buffy/Spike, T) by jewelram
Change the Prophecy Ch. 14 (Buffy/Spike, E) by eternallyec
ketchup Ch. 10 (Buffy/Spike, T) by jewelram
A Thrilling Adventure Ch. 24 (Buffy/Spike, E) by TheAcidQueen
Striking Matches Ch. 8 (Buffy/Spike, E) by kcchameleon
Dead Poet's Inheritance Ch. 15 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Soulburnt
Thursday... what a concept Ch. 43 (Buffy/Spike, M) by NotYourGrave
Momentary Ch. 23 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Sparkly Faerie
The Second Coming Ch. 64 (Buffy/Spike, T) by tempestt
No Truth Left Behind Ch. 4 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Maxine Eden
Hellmouth College Life Ch. 27 (Buffy/Spike, M) by the_big_bad
Life After Death Ch. 25 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Holly
Angel Without a Halo Ch. 10 (Buffy/Spike, M) by ClowniestLivEver
When You Called Me A Fool, You Made It Sound Like "Honey" Ch. 24 (Buffy/Spike, M) by LadyInQuest
Open your eyes Ch. 9 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Ennoh
The Proof Is In The Gouda Ch. 18 (Buffy/Spike, M) by simmony
You can be extremely helpful, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Perelynn
How To Train Your Vampire Boyfriend Ch. 34 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Cazzy
A 200th Go Ch. 48 (Buffy/Spike, M) by BewitchedXx
Better Off Together Ch. 15 (Buffy/Spike, E) by satinsafe
Memory Reboot Ch. 2 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Shy Guy Saga
Small Comforts Ch. 47 (Buffy/Spike, E) by DarkVoid116

Back to the Light Ch. 16 (Ensemble, M, Torchwood/Dr. Who xover) by MountainKing
The Ex-Files: Charming, CA Ch. 18 (Buffy, Dawn, M, Sons of Anarchy xover) by Viwiel
Adventures in TV Land Ch. 3 (Xander, E, multiple xovers) by Cdog

I'll Return to You in Time, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Penny1880
Home For Strays, Chapter 40 (Buffy/Spike, T) by violettathepiratequeen
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Place, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, ) by flootzavut
Her Lullaby, Chapter 18-20 (Buffy/Spike, G) by violettathepiratequeen

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Spike () by 0-pepites-0
Artwork: The Wish (Buffy & Giles) by thedullsea
Artwork: Angel & Cordelia () by artsying-ifer
Artwork: Buffy & Spike () by bertolts
Artwork: Buffy () by azierumart
Artwork: Warren & Andrew () by garscrucible
Icons: Giles Icons () by slashericons

Artwork: Spike and Tara () by _SoapyArt_
Artwork: Lorne () by Sushisuus

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44pI78llnk8 () by MadameMolasses

[Reviews & Recaps]

One of the things that makes Season One of Buffy unique (The Puppet Show) by coraniaid
The Puppet Show’s good. by badwolfwho1

Video: Buffy S2E6 "Halloween" () by Major Slayage

PODCAST: BTVS 622 - Grave by Another Buffy Podcast

[Community Announcements]

Tuesday Prompt: Wood and Paper by comment_fic
Tuesday, July 29 - Promotion Day by [community profile] fic_promptly

The Technical Stuff by buffyxgileswritingevent

[Fandom Discussions]

Something that I’ve noticed about Spike over my many, many rewatches by no-resolution
once more with feeling is crazyyy by wlwtillow
Uh, knowers of the deep lore, Joyce’s off-screen sister, what’s her name? by miaththered
But Season 6 money discourse is especially annoying to me by coraniaid
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catradora/fuffy comparison by lesbianmarrow, comradesummers
talking about spike and buffy day 3284982391 by socratesgirlnextdoor
The absolute devastating irony of Willow Rosenberg saying the words “Some people just don’t have it [the ability/willingness to kill people] in them.” by hersterical
something something the slayer isn’t super human by eyeballglitter
spike/spuffy antis by raisedbythetv89
loooove the depiction of liam in spin the bottle. by xaeyrnofnbe
the thing is that ats s4 accidentally hits on a very real truth about incest and rape by moistvonlipwig
Did I miss something in Season 5 of ATS, or do Fred and Gunn seem to act as if they never dated? by dontwarnthetadpoles
thinking about how when buffy dies at the end of s5 willow goes to angel to tell him by iateabunchofsmartiesandnowimdumb
You can complain about Willow moving into Buffy’s house by coraniaid
Faith might seem cool at first by lillitth
joining the war on willow should’ve paid rent discourse by moistvonlipwig
i genuinely believe spike was right about willow knowing buffy could come back wrong by lightdancer1, wlwtillow
the potential of spuffel as a ship is sooo fun. by xaeyrnofnbe
rosenhane spuffy parallels wouldve been a beautiful addition to the show. by lightdancer1, wlwtillow
The episode Intervention (5.18) was a real turning point in their relationship. by misskittyspuffy
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Gone and hair by silvermoon
fake deep review of btvs s1-3: doubles, characters as symbols, maintenance of identity by aregebidan

I have multiple questions after rewatching The Zeppo by bkern2
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Am I the only one surprised that nobody died because… by VVila28
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If you were any character in the series who would you be? by EntireStatistician4
Was Dru like how Cordy is in Angel by Formal_Fix_5190
Could demons use the Karitas spell against humans or slayers? by AndrewHeard
What’s Something from the Series that you wish you could change by KENZOKHAOS
Amy Adams as Beth (Tara's cousin) by Cautious-Grab-316
Giles Taking Off His Glasses Appreciation by frothzof
I think Xander is a good character by ConsiderationSad6560
What's your opinion on Illyria? by SamTheMarioMaster2
What do people think about Doyle? by Empty-Imagination636
Look what I found! by Cecily_Bum_Trinket
Goodbye, Iowa by WentOutOfBusiness
What do you guys think are the worst things Buffy has done across all 7 seasons by HomarEuropejski
All slayers being female potential contradiction by Sweaty_Affect9363
Hey, guys ! So, what do y'all think of the writing on Buffy ? by James-Samuel17
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Trying to recall a specific Buffy novel, please help! by flatflatbread
Which opening song do you guys like more by HomarEuropejski
Weird question but I gotta know lol by Easy-Connection-5933
The construction site in Showtime by Tuxedo_Mark

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Fic: Sins of the Father

Title: Sins of the Father
Author:

The_Crazy_Knight
Characters: Rupert Giles, Buffy Summers, Willow Rosenberg, Tara Maclay, Xander Harris, Anya Jenkins, Spike, Dawn Summers, Joyce Summers, Grace Giles (OC)
Setting: Season 5 (AU)
Rating: NC-17/Explicit
Pairing: Buffy/Giles
Word Count: 16 128 (4/4)
Summary: Giles is offered a choice: to sacrifice what's necessary and save Buffy, or allow destiny to take its course. Whistler offers Giles a glimpse into the future; one where Buffy lives, but only if he's willing to make sacrifices others can't. Their attack against Glory and to save Dawn is foolproof, until it isn't. At the eleventh hour, Giles makes the decision no-one else wants to. Can he live with the consequences of his actions?
Link (AO3): Sins Of the Father

FIC

Title: The Years Go By

Author:Ripper1701D

Rating:Mature

Characters: Rupert Giles

Ship:

Length: 1777 words

https://archiveofourown.org/works/68327806

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FIC: COMFORT ME (GILES/BUFFY) NC-17

Title: Comfort Me
Author: lonesomesundown
Characters: Rupert Giles, Buffy Summers, Willow Rosenberg, Xander Harris, Dawn Summers, Tara Maclay, Spike, Angel
Setting: Throughout Seasons 5 and 6
Rating: NC-17/Explicit
Pairing: Giles/Buffy
Word Count: 10,696 (4/?)
Summary: Following the revelations about Riley's visits to the vampire den and his subsequent departure, Buffy seeks physical comfort from Giles, marking the beginning of a passionate fling that continues through the stress of various life events. While feelings quickly get in the way for Giles, Buffy is determined to keep their relationship strictly sexual. But it's easier said than done.

Have just added a new chapter to this ongoing fic.

Link (Ao3): https://archiveofourown.org/works/64374172/chapters/176798246

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Monday, July 28th

YOUNG BUFFY: Hi, Willow. What are you doing here?
WILLOW: Actually, I'm, uh ... looking for you. Here. Again.
YOUNG BUFFY: (strokes her doll's hair) Do you like dolls?
WILLOW: No ... (kneels) and I think we already deja'd this vu.
YOUNG BUFFY: (giggles) You talk funny.
WILLOW: Yes ... as you'll tell me again when we're older and in chem class.

~~The Weight of the World~~

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Human Again (Angel, PG) by badly_knitted

Weekly Drabbles #269 — Graveyard Picnic — BtVS / Spuffy [PG-13] (Spuffy, PG-13) by veronyxk84

Human Again (Angel, G) by badly_knitted
Service Call (Spike/Buffy, E) by desicat
Before Jenny/After Jenny (Jenny/Giles, G) by AnnieInWonderland

A Slayer In Love (Buffy, K+) by VampedVixen

[Chaptered Fiction]

Buffy's God-sisters Book 3, Chapter 39 (Multiple Crossovers, Oz/Willow, Cordelia/Xander, T) by MotherOfDragons20
And if the sun never comes up, we'll find a way to live without it, Chapter 4 (Complete) (Faith/Buffy, M) by jackiesgf
Soulless Seer, Chapter 9 (Drusilla/Buffy, Spike, M) by desicat
Among the Stars, Chapter 1 (Giles/Buffy, T) by whoser88
Broken Lives, Chapter 5 (Tara/Buffy, Cordelia/Faith, Oz Willow, E) by Celticwitch70
Second choice Princess, Chapter 34 (Crossover w/ Once Upon a Time, Cordelia/Faith, Not Rated) by Dragonprincess19961
You can be extremely helpful, Chapter 5 (Spike/Buffy, Not Rated) by Perelynn

A 200th Go, Chapter 32 (Buffy/Spike, R) by BewitchedXx
Life After Death, Chapter 24 (Buffy/Spike, Dawn, Ensemble, NC-17) by Holly
Hellmouth College Life, Chapter 26 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, R) by the_big_bad
Momentary, Chapter 22 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, R) by Sparkly Faerie
Patterns, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, Scoobies, Kate Lockley, NC-17) by MillennialCryBaby
Better Off Together, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, BtVS & AtS Ensembles, NC-17) by satinsafe
Band Candy Baby, Chapter 19 (Buffy/Spike, Giles, Dawn, Joyce, R) by Tikiriaaa
Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 41 (Buffy/Spike, R) by NotYourGrave
ketchup, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, PG-13) by jewelram
A Thrilling Adventure, Chapter 23 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, NC-17) by TheAcidQueen
Sacrifices, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, R) by GuinevereSummers
What Love Looks Like, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, Adult Only) by DeamonQueen
Bachelor of Metaphysics: Apocalypse Prevention, Chapter 14 (Buffy/Spike, Ensemble, PG-13) by VoronaFiernan

The Legacy of the Four, Chapter 5 (Crossover w/ Dungeons and Dragons, FR21) by ShadowMaster

You can be extremely helpful, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, Scoobies, R) by Perelynn
What the Drabble? Vol. 3, Chapter 69 (Buffy/Spike, Dawn, Ensemble, PG-13) by VeroNyxK84
Her Lullaby, Chapter 17 (Buffy/Spike, PG) by violettathepiratequeen

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