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SPIKE: I'm in. Everybody okay with that?
LOOSE-SKINNED DEMON: Ante up.
BUFFY: You play for kittens?!
SPIKE: So, who's gonna advance me a tiny tabby, get me started? Come on, someone's gotta stake me.
BUFFY: I'll do it! What, you thought I was just gonna let that lie there?

~~BtVS 6x05 “Life Serial”~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Wrecking Ball (Buffy, PG-13) by veronyxk84

Belated Calvary (Angel & Kate, Cordelia/Doyle, G) by InsaneTrollLogic
phone calls (Willow & Buffy, Giles & Buffy, T) by mistyintherivers
Faith: Overboard (Buffy & Faith, Faith/Connor, Buffy/Connor, T) by StrangeBint
For you, the living, this mash was meant (pre Drusilla/Spike/Buffy, T) by tenderjock

[Chaptered Fiction]

Shadowed Suspicion Chapter 378 (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure xover, T) by madimpossibledreamer

Cultivating Chaos, Chapter 21/? (Giles & OCs, Spike/OFCs, M) by BunnyQuill
The Ex-Files: Charming, CA, Chapter 10/? (Buffy & Dawn, Buffy/Jax, Sons of Anarchy xover, G) by Viwiel
today doesn’t count, Chapter 17 (Buffy/Spike, M) by modestlobster
Red Xandra: Season One, Chapter 38/38 Complete! (Xander, Ensemble, T) by Kickaha
Faith No More, Chapter 5/? (Buffy/Faith, M) by QuillBard
The Bar at the End of the World (Totally edited. Duplicats deleted), Chapter 8/8 (Buffy, Spike, multiple xovers, not rated) by RoseWineGoddess
Mystical Girl, Chapter 18/20 (Buffy/Damon Salvatore, TVD xover, G) by Aya1600
Anti-Hero, Chapter 7/14 (Buffy/Spike, T) by Willow25
undone with you, Chapter 8/8 Complete! (Buffy/Giles, E) by guin_ramble, TheScholarlyStrumpet (equipoise)
Soldiers of the Light, Chapter 15/? (Buffy/Spike, E) by sandy_s
[French language] Le test de grossesse, Chapter 6/6 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, G) by MissKitty28

Scheming - Spike x Reader [1.1] (Spike/reader, not rated) by hiddndaydreams

Nothing New, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by number1angirl

The joining of souls, Chapter 34 (Buffy, LotR xover, FR13) by delfine

Nothing New, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by number1angirl
Equilibrium, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, R) by ClowniestLivEver
Fleur Ephemere, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden

[Images, Audio & Video]

Textposts: BTVS textposts Vol. 3 (ensemble, worksafe) by no-resolution
Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Buffy & Joyce — Season Two (worksafe) by clarkgriffon
Gifset: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 5 Episode 22 | “The Gift” (worksafe) by flarky
Artwork: buffy (the vampire slayer) (worksafe) by salamandertoast
Crafts/Poster: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer poster I designed myself (ensemble, worksafe) by isaacjanaya
Gifset: “You’re not my homeland anymore So what am I defending now?” (Tillow Vs Calendiles, worksafe) by sunnydalelibrarian
Textposts: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Text Posts 10 (Cordelia, Angel, Spike, Buffy, worksafe) by ofteaandsparrows
Vidlet: calendiles rolling in the deep 2 (Giles/Jenny, worksafe) by deathlyscar
Gifset: “You still my girl?” (Buffy/Angel, worksafe) by anjelia3
Artwork: here’s a Fuffy sketch (Buffy/Faith, worksafe) by ornitharts

[Reviews & Recaps]

Rewatch: S1 E8 - The Puppet Show by torturedspike

PODCAST: Buffy S1E11 "Out of Mind, Out of Sight" Review by Major Slayage - A Buffy Rewatch Podcast

PODCAST: S5. Ep18. Origin by Investigating Angel
PODCAST: Three Guys Against Buffy (BtVS S6E5) by It Stakes Two

[In Search Of]

Hellmouth Con- Breakfast Experience - Can anyone who attended Breakfast with Villains last year share your wexperience? requested by Dougiebrz
I was wondering what some of the most essential cast interviews are to get a good behind the sceens look? requested by mnogo_brza

[Fandom Discussions]

i actually refuse to buy into the “Angel and Angelus are completely different” propaganda by instant-star-59
spike is to angel what faith is to buffy which is why faith is to angel what spike is to buffy by btvs3x21
I’m still just soooooo pissed that after Buffy died they just kinda left Faith in jail by jarlskona-evilyoyo, roseraintears
what do we think of spike calling himself daddy to drusilla and drusilla calling angel daddy? by thefivebyfivecrow
i think btvs misplaced robin wood and didn`t really know what to do with him because he should`ve appeared a couple of seasons earlier by elverrie

SoS: The Pack: Xander's Dark Moment? continued by multiple posters
Is Giles Correct About Forgiveness? continued by multiple posters
Best actress on the series? by silvermoon, multiple posters
What If: Anya didn't go to the house party continued by AlphaFoxtrot
Go Fish, Inca Mummy Girl, or Reptile Boy. Which one would you keep? continued by CardboardGhost

Which episode did Buffy have the least screen time in? by speashasha
We missed out on Joyce [and Spike] content by KENZOKHAOS
What is a Buffy The Vampire Slayer and/or Angel character(s) you think about a lot but they are very rarely/never talked about much? by Big-Restaurant-2766
Osiris brought back Joyce but not Tara by ManannanMacLir74
Would Spike have the best ending to his character if his last appearance was "Lovers Walk"? by jdpm1991
Which scenes on Buffy are perfect to you, writing wise ? by Cailly_Brard7
[Sequel] Sci Fi TV Production Report: Work Begins on Buffy by sarynima
unanswered questions: what *were* the false memories given to everyone by W&H by dwbridger
[Sequel] Do you think that Cordelia can come back in the Buffy reboot by CangelFrance
What would everyone favorite cup of tea be? by ghostrider1938
You walk past the Sunnydale Cemetery at night (bad idea) and hear loud music coming from the mausoleum. What is it? by KENZOKHAOS
Spike’s obsession with Buffy in season 5 is creeping me out by ghostrider1938
How do you think Buffy would be remembered today if the show was not picked up by another network and it did end with "The Gift"? Would it still be as beloved and considered a great show without season 6 and 7? by HomarEuropejski
Curious for those who have gotten someone else to start watching the show by Lobothehobosexual
Is anyone else going to Hellmouth Con? They just announced their programming and I’m getting excited by middleageyoda

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

CONVENTION: James Marsters HellmouthCon 2025 Schedule | HellmouthEvents by dontkillspike
CONVENTION: ICYMI James Marsters' Vampire Fan Weekend Whippany, NJ schedule by dontkillspike
PUBLICATION: This Buffy the Vampire Slayer Character Deserved Better (Despite Season 1) by Cassandra D'Agosta, CBR.COM
PUBLICATION: The 7 Biggest Buffy The Vampire Slayer Storylines I Hope The Reboot Resolves by Zach Bowen, SCREENRANT.COM

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CANON: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
CHARACTERS: Maelle.
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julybreakbingoevent is a multifandom bingo challenge with customizable cards (link goes to the

fandomcalendar post). Sign-ups close on July 7th.

sunshine_revival is a community set to revive the Sunshine Challenge, a companion to the

snowflake_challenge, that will run through the month of July.

allbingo is running a Pride Fest through the month of June. There are premade cards or you can create your own based on the available prompts.

justmarriedexchange, a marriage-themed multifandom exchange for marriage tropes of all kinds: convenient, accidental, undercover, arranged, forced, etc, is open for nominations until June 10th, 11:59PM UTC.

land_of_art is a landcomm challenge for graphic lovers. There are two teams and the first round is in progress and will continue until January 18th, 2026. Sign up for a team HERE.

fourormore, a community to promote and celebrate ships with four or more people, is running a Bingo Event. Cards will given until December 31st.

smallfandomfest is open for prompt claiming for its Small Fandom Fest. Submissions may be posted until July 31st.

fancake's theme of the month is: female relationships. Click on the banner below to learn more! :)

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Oz: The monkey's the only cookie animal that gets to wear clothes, you know that?
Willow smiles brightly.
Oz: You have the sweetest smile I've ever seen.
Oz: (continues down the hall) So, I'm wondering, do the other cookie animals feel sorta ripped? Like, is the hippo going, 'Hey, man, where are *my* pants? I have my hippo dignity!'
Willow laughs.
Oz: And you know the monkey's just, (with a French accent) 'I mock you with my monkey pants!'

~~What's My Line? Part 2~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Adrenaline Induced Desires by piximera (Buffy/Faith, E)
Safe Together by just_a_random_person_um_yeah (Giles/Jenny, T)
Invisible by vampffy (Buffy & reader, G)
5-hydroxzytryptamine, alone is not enough for me by MadeInGold (Dr. Angleman/Maggie Walsh, T)

Untitled fic by atomicgaycat (OC Slayer)
you ever feel like you're losing your mind? by pearlypairings (Buffy/Willow, not rated)
Untitled by pearlypairings (Cordelia/Anya, not rated)
Sleepy by vanilinsugarfawn (Spike/reader, content warnings/tags: smut)

help me smoke just one more cigarette by clarissadalloway (Buffy/Spike, R)
Kill Me Softly by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Chaptered Fiction]

With Sprinkles, Chapter 61 by dogbertcarroll, Narsil (Xander, multiple crossovers, M)
Becoming, Chapter 6 by ElsieHopea (Buffy, Teen Wolf crossover, M)
The joining of souls, Chapter 23 by Ondeline (Buffy, Tolkien crossover, not rated)
Red Xandra: Season One, Chapter 35 by Kickaha (Xander, Ensemble, T)
Saturday, Chapter 3 by PetraMustafina (Buffy/Spike, E)
Corrigendo Tabulam, Chapter 66 by lyrical_echoes (Willow/Tara, not rated)
Twelfth Labour, Chapter 13 by xaeyrnofnbe (Angel/Spike, T)
Chasing the Light, Chapter 21 by CloudSeeker (Angel/Lindsey, E)
The Blood Of A Slayer, Chapter 6 by Cosmic__Cowgirl (Buffy/Giles, E)
Buffy and the Slayer, Season 1, Chapter 10 by SunnydaleSentinel (Buffy & Dawn, T)
Raise of the Hellmouth, Chapter 7 by SidneyPrescottFan (Buffy/Faith, Batwoman and Supergirl crossover, M)
The Sunnydale Imp, Chapter 42 by Bloodredtiger (OC & Scoobies, not rated)
Shared Skin, Chapter 8 by Sting99 (Buffy/Faith, E)
The Bar at the End of the World (Totally edited. Duplicats deleted), Chapter 7 (complete!) by RoseWineGoddess (Buffy, Spike, multiple crossovers, not rated)
Used to Bite People, Now I’m Tracking IPs with Buffy Bloody Summers, Chapter 5 by Fangellic (Buffy/Spike, M)
today doesn’t count, Chapter 16 by modestlobster (Buffy/Spike, M)
The Willow Factor, Chapter 3 by fatalfae, MadeInGold (Buffy/Riley, T)
Mystical Girl, Chapter 16 by Aya1600 (Buffy/Damon, The Vampire Diaries crossover, G)
Moonlit Roads, Chapter 6 by Noctiluna (Wynterstorm), Wynterstorm (Xander/Eric Northman, True Blood crossover, M)
Buffy: Nineteen Years Later, Chapter 1 by Jordietheshortie9012 (Scoobies, G)
Chez Willy, Chapter 1 by Petite_Laitue (Willy, G, in French)
Willow's Dream, Chapter 1 by tbssparkle (Willow/Tara, E)
love's the death of peace of mind, Chapters 1-3 (complete!) by Skyson (Buffy/Giles, E)

Animal I Have Become, Chapter 6 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
We’ll Always Have Prague, Chapter 2 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
The Deadly Poet’s Society, Chapter 8 by Annie Dolnar (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck... Chapter 3 by zinjadu (Buffy/Spike, R)
Fleur Emphemere, Chapter 3 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

X-Heroes, Chapter 6 by JoshuAB (Xander, Heroes and other crossovers, FR18)

Things I Can’t Spell, Chapters 9-10 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Out of Dodge, Chapter 2 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Drive Me Crazy, Chapter 1 by Claire (Buffy/Spike, G)
The Burning Wheel Chapter 8 (complete!) by Ginger (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: AtS doodles I forgot to post since January 😞 by plausible-possible-perhaps (Cordelia, Cordelia/Angel, worksafe)
Artwork: Cordy sketch by tiaragloryart (worksafe)
Artwork: Jonathan by garscrucible (worksafe)
Artwork: buffy by zoecsarts (worksafe)
Collage: Spike by junpr (worksafe)
Collage: Xander, 🔆🗡️ messy but a loyal soldier in denim 🗡️🔆 by just-turned-aesthetic (worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

Inca Mummy Girl by violettathepiratequeen

Buffy 7x18 - "Dirty Girls" by KingofCretins

[Recs]

Vid rec: “I Come With Knives” by IAMX recced by tafadhali

[Community Announcements]

Official Dates by buffyxgileswritingevent

[Fandom Discussions]

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Too Opinionated Interview: Stephanie Romanov by Meisterkhan Pod

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Xander: No one is judging you. It's understandable. Spike is strong and mysterious and sort of compact but well-muscled.
Buffy: I am not having sex with Spike! But I'm starting to think that you might be.

~~Intervention~~

[Chaptered Fiction]

Fake It 'Til You Make It, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Cazzy
Agape, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Lilacsandorangeblossoms

Back to the Light, Chapter 14 (Crossover with Dr. Who/Torchwood, Fr18) by MountainKing

Buffy Slays, Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by violettathepiratequeen
Woke Up In Love, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Lilacsandorangeblossoms
Fleur Ephemere, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden

[Fandom Discussions]

If the reboot happens should Alyson Hannigan return as Willow? [Cont.] by multiple authors

Spike fighting for his soul vs Angel giving up his humanity by multiple authors

The Hush Episode by multiple authors
Help me fact check? by multiple authors
The discourse around Angel as a character by multiple authors
Im sorry, but The “blue balls” subtext in this scene by multiple authors
Hank summers didn’t suddenly become a deadbeat dad in s5, the hints were always there by multiple authors
Which Monster of The Week Do You Think Deserved To Be A Big Bad? by multiple authors
what’s your favourite season premiere and finale? by multiple authors
Favorite character by multiple authors
What detail about the cast surprised you? by multiple authors
Do all the vampires go to fighting school by multiple authors
Who else was there the night of the premiere? by multiple authors
Back in time - live reaction to the episode "The Gift" by multiple authors
What Buffy(verse) takes have you heard that changed your perspective on the show? Not your own, other people's. by multiple authors
Rewatching Buffy and.. by multiple authors
do you read btvs fanfics? if yes, what kind? by multiple authors
What's your favorite Cordelia moment in Buffy or Angel? by multiple authors
Besides actors, what are things in common in Joss Whedon shows? by multiple authors
If you could be a Slayer would you? by multiple authors
Cookie Dough Buffy is the best Buffy. by multiple authors
How would people describe the style of fashion of these four ladies by multiple authors

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150 | wicked: for good ( TRAILER SPOILERS )

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maevedarcy adapted a fandom questionnaire and made it more multifandom friendly - Questionnaire: 72 Multifandom questions to ask a fangirl.

I'm going to do it by parts, 12 at a time. :D

Current fandoms and personal connection:

1. How did you first discover your main fandoms?
My original main fandom was Smallville and I had always seen the ads on TV and I started watching a few seasons in because I love Superman and well, my sister was into it at the time, so I figured why not. I found Smallville fandom by chance when I was reading fic for other fandoms and then stumbled across Livejournal when I was googling Clark Kent/Oliver Queen, realized that there was very little fic, and decided I was going to write my own.

With the MCU, I watched The Avengers, started shipping Steve/Tony, and checked out what was out there. While I've read a lot of fic, I didn't start writing it until I began to participate in exchanges. It really helped me get out of my comfort zone.

I don't know if I have a "current" fandom but my main interest these days is 9-1-1, the procedural about first responders that is on ABC. It was one of those shows that had been on my "to watch" list and I'd seen some gifs on Tumblr and I finally watched it when it was seven seasons in.

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2. What was it about the fandom(s) that initially captured your interest?

With Smallville, it was definitely mostly about Superman and on a shallow note, I had a crush on Tom Welling. And as I said above, I got involved in fandom because barely anyone else was writing the ship I was newly into. It's funny - I got a comment on one of my Clark/Oliver fics a few days ago and that person was all "you're carrying this ship" and to be told that in 2025 is not what I would've had on my bingo card but it kinda delighted me anyway.

The MCU I got into because "The Avengers" was the big thing and once I found a ship I liked, I had to look for content. The timing was perfect too because Smallville had ended and while I was still into it, it was nice to have something fresh to grab my attention.

As far as 9-1-1, I'm hit or miss on procedurals but it always did look fun. When I found out that one of the main characters recently realized they were bisexual, it finally pushed me over to check it out.

3. Can you recall a moment when you realized you were more than just a casual fan?

Probably when I started writing all the fic? It wasn't surprising for me - I tend to get obsessive and am either all or nothing when it comes to ... anything really.

4. How has your interest in fandom evolved over time?

I still love it but I am more careful these days about how I participate. I got into all sorts of fandom drama during my first run and it's something that I try to avoid. I was young, but also old enough to know better and I definitely was more than a little naive. Nowadays, I prefer to stay on the edge and keep my circle close and tight.

5. Is there anyone in your life that shares your passion for fandom?

In my real life, no. That's what DW and Tumblr are for! I was really lucky that one of my mutuals on Tumblr, who I was friendly but not close to, does really love 9-1-1 too so I have had someone to talk with about my newest obsession. Otherwise, getting into a new fandom/ship, especially one as big, would've been more awkward.

6. How does your fandom inspire you in your everyday life?

Weirdly, I can't think of anything off the top of my head. I'm sure it has, especially since there are some things I have learned about via people I've met online but nothing stands out right now.

7.Does the fandom influence your personal style, hobbies, or interests?

No, it's probably the other way around. I've definitely been introduced books and media through fandom that I wouldn't have thought of otherwise, if that counts.

8. Can you share a personal story related to your fandom that you cherish?

I don't know how personal it is, but I used to have this one song that I specifically associated with Clark/Oliver - "Everything" by Michael Buble" - and then for my birthday, one of my Livejournal friends made me a fanvid to that song, when she didn't even ship them, and it literally meant everything to me.

9. What valuable lessons have you learned from being part of fandom?

Oh, plenty. I think it taught me the importance of not trying to force yourself to be something or someone you're not, because it will backfire. Being edgy for the sake of it is also not cool. Seems obvious, but it really isn't. Also, there are also tools to curate your experience and it is up to you to use them, more so now than ever.

10. Have you met any of your closest friends through a fandom?

No. My real life and fandom life are very separated (I'm private and paranoid), but I do have some people here and Tumblr that I've known for a long time and I have extra fondness for them in the same way I do about the people I see in real life.

11. Are there any rituals or traditions you enjoy before new releases related to fandom?

I don't think so. Sometimes, I like to refresh my memory of what happened before, with my favorite clips or reading some summaries, but I wouldn't say that's a tradition or ritual because I'm not very consistent.

12. If you could introduce someone new to fandom, how would you describe it to them

I'd probably say it's passionate fans who have come together over a shared love of a particular type of media and they enjoy spending time discussing, creating, and engaging in works about it. Depending on how that goes, I would try to explain fanworks and shipping and the like.

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PHILIP: Do either of you know anything about the key?
ANYA: Nope, but it sounds demony to me. I don't hold with that demon nonsense.
(picks up a basket of muffins and holds it toward Philip)
ANYA: Muffin? I cooked them myself.

~~Checkpoint~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

BtVS Triple Drabble: Constant Craving by badly_knitted (Angel, PG)

Vamp2 - Drusilla x Original!GN! Character (SFW) by yumebambi-writes (Drusilla/OC, unrated)

How RUDE can you be? by KENZOKHAOS (Buffy, Angel, Cordelia, unrated)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Arrive Before the Birds - ch. 16 by EverythingElse (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) COMPLETE!
The Deadly Poet’s Society - ch. 7 by Annie Dolnar (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
Toward a New Unknown - ch. 1-2 by abismos (Buffy/Spike, R)
Strong Anthropic Principles - ch. 24-25 by acekoomboom (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Things I Can't Spell - ch. 9-10 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
The Demon With No Name - ch. 6 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)
Rewind the Rebound - ch. 3 by Tikiriaaa (Buffy/Spike, R)
Mile Markers and Blood Moons - ch. 8 by JamesMFan (Buffy/Spike, R)
Solemates - ch. 7 by Maxine Eden, ClowniestLivEver (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
Anti-Hero - ch. 8 by Willow25 (Buffy/Spike, R)
The Plan - ch. 20 by NotYourGrave (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Heroes, villains and Slayers - ch. 10 by DoctorSkywalker (Dawn, multi-xover, FR18)
Who R U in 20 Years? - ch. 9 by strangebint (Faith, multi-xover, FR18)

Like a Shark - ch. 1 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
The Burning Wheel - ch. 7 by Ginger (Buffy/Spike, R)
Home is Wherever I’m With You - ch. 1 by Cazzy (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Dogsitting Job by ClowniestLivEver (Spike, mildly NSFW)
Manip: Cruisin’ USA: Road Trippin’ with the Summers by VeroNyxK84 (Dawn, Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Manip: Banner Art #26 — For my new Fanart by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, Dawn, worksafe)
Icons: Icon Pack #19 — BtVS / Shuteye (9 icons) by veronyxk84 (Buffy, Spike, ensemble, worksafe)

Artwork: HAPPY PRIDE by shaesinflames (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)
Artwork: Happy Pride Month! by jackalb0nes (Fanged Four, worksafe)
Artwork: Been busy prepping for hellmouth con so here’s a happy pride doodle by blue-star-charmer-art (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
Artwork: Failwife by peixe-art (Faith, worksafe)
Artwork: 🤖🤖🤖 by garscrucible (Warren, worksafe)
Artwork: Spike, Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Elizabeth The Severe by elizabeththesevere (Spike, worksafe)
Icons: Angel — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, S02E14 (1998) by slashericons (Angel, worksafe)
Icons: Drusilla — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, S02E13 & S02E14 (1998) by slashericons (Drusilla, worksafe)
Icons: like or rb if you save by editshit (Buffy, worksafe)
Collage: hacker girl turned witchy powerhouse 💻🔮 by just-turned-aesthetic (Willow, worksafe)
Collage: collage of a girl who saved the world (a lot) 📁 by just-turned-aesthetic (Buffy, worksafe)
Moodboard: lesbian faith lehane by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: wesley x lilah by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: polyam greyrose autigender demigirlflux fred burkle by courtillyy (worksafe)
Moodboard: wesley x fred x gunn by courtillyy (worksafe)
Meme: the silly Angel/Angelus thing feels like it was made for this meme by aphony-cree (Angel, worksafe)
Gifset: buffy the vampire slayer, 6x07 “once more, with feeling” (2001) [parallels with] star trek strange new worlds by redcheekdays (ensemble, worksafe)
Gifset: SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR & ELIZA DUSHKU as BUFFY SUMMERS & FAITH LEHANE S03E14, “Bad Girls” by horrorwomensource (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)
Gifset: Buffy Summers + Outfits (16/∞) by clarkgriffon (Buffy, worksafe)
Gifset: spot the difference [anti Spike] by sulietsexual (Spike, worksafe with canon violence)
Gifset: I really love angel season four for the plot. The plot: by gothamstreetcat (Wesley/Lilah, mildly NSFW)

Artwork: Faith x Buffy Pride Commission by Shaesinflames (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)

Playlist: Spike/Joyce - playlist [platonic friends] by Gonar

[Reviews & Recaps]

PODCAST: Episode 104: Family (w/ Vanessa) by Gym Was Cancelled: A Buffy Podcast

[Recs & In Search Of]

ISO: lexielf has more info on Willow’s Dress!

[Community Announcements]

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BtVS - AtS mirroring by Stoney

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ANDREW: Does Buffy know?
XANDER: She didn’t take her phone.
ANDREW: Incommunicado.
WILLOW: Well, we’ll tell her as soon as she gets back.
DAWN: Let’s not.
WILLOW: What? Dawn, she has to know.
DAWN: I know. Just not right away. (beat) Guys, when Mom appeared to me she said—
WILLOW: Dawnie…
DAWN: No, please. She said something about Buffy and I’m thinking… I’m just not so sure Buffy will be happy for me.

~~Buffy Season 7 Episode #134: "Potential" ~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Let go (Buffy/Faith, T) by Jinxgirl

To the Victorian Go the Spoils (Buffy/Spike, E) by gwennie
Help You Do What? (Buffy/Spike, E) by gwennie
Things I Can’t Spell, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Cazzy
The Burning Wheel, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Ginger

[Chaptered Fiction]

Never Ch. 1-7/7 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, G) by Nixiet
Cupid’s Match Ch. 1/11 (Buffy/Faith, M) by Fictiongods
The Night We Met Ch. 13 (Spike/OC, M) by TheSadPoet
Faith No More Ch. 4 (Buffy/Faith, M) by QuillBard for Blazinwolve
Make It Stop Ch. 13/13 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, M) by TheSigyn
Arrive Before the Birds Ch. 16/16 (COMPLETE) (Buffy/Spike, M) by EverythingElse (CherryGlowSticks)
Double Date Ch. 15 (Buffy/Giles, E) by Rippertish
splinter Ch. 6 (Buffy/Kendra/Faith, M) by jetgrl
Shadow Over Hellmouth Ch. 134/194 (Buffy/Tara, E) by Tuxedo_Mark
Littered with pinholes, my skin still moves up and down with the shifting of my dreaming blood Ch. 1 (Angel/Giles, G) by willieverlearnbass
today doesn’t count Ch. 13 (Buffy/Spike, M) by modestlobster
Welcome to Hellmouthland Ch. 9 (Faith/Tara, M) by MalkMcJorma
Keep Me Here Ch. 10 (Buffy/Faith, E) by thisyearsgrrl
The Sunnydale Imp Ch. 39 (Ensemble, unrated) by Bloodredtiger
Hold Fast the Thread Ch. 21 (Faith/Giles, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
First Day of My Life Ch. 1 (Buffy/Faith, E) by hayley128

Arrive Before the Birds Ch. 16 (Buffy/Spike, E) by EverythingElse

The Magic of Sunnydale Ch. 14 (Buffy, T, HP xover) by Buffyworldbuilder

Arrive Before the Birds, Chapter 16 (Buffy/Spike, E) by EverythingElse
Scenes From a Session, Chapter 15 (Buffy/Spike, E) by In Mortal
Float, Chapter 17 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Grief Counseling
A New Dawn, A New Day, Chapter 1-5 (Buffy/Spike, E) by gwennie
Things I Can't Spell Ch. 8 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Cazzy
Scenes From a Session Ch. 15 (Buffy/Spike, E) by In Mortal
Dead Poet's Inheritance Ch 7 (Buffy/Spike, E) by Soulburnt
The Zeppo In Time Ch. 18 (Buffy/Spike, E) by CheekyKitten
Strong Anthropic Principles Ch. 23 (Buffy/Spike, E) by acekoomboom

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Willow () by ell-doddles
Artwork: Buffy and Spike () by inkgioo
Artwork: Warren () by garscrucible
Artwork: Buffy () by zoecsarts

Video: Lilah Morgan | Bulletproof () by Lilah Morgan | Bulletproof

[Reviews & Recaps]

Welcome To The Hellmouth and The Harvest by coraniaid
Notes I jotted down while rewatching the Harvest. by badwolfwho1
I watched Welcome to the Hellmouth by badwolfwho1
finish “daddy issues,” Angel & Faith issues 6-10, and what a fun read by professeurm

PODCAST: ATS 318 - Double or Nothing by Another Buffy Podcast

[Community Announcements]

Tuesday Prompt: Shapes and Colors by comment_fic
Tuesday, June 3 - Promotion Day by fic_promptly

NB: Writing prompt‼ by buffyxgileswritingevent

[Fandom Discussions]

Essay: Incompetent Monks (aka Dawn’s Age and School Grade) by gwennie
Buffy Slays, Chapter 12: Prophecy Girl by violettathepiratequeen

here is a long list of buffyverse pairings that i believe to be either aunt and uncle or mom and dad: by socratesgirlnextdoor
Honestly I’ve never seen a good argument for Buffy not loving Spike. () by sayanrougshaban, no-resolution
kinda going insane over spike`s coat and not the usual oh no he is hot way, but in a oh god he reclaimed it way?? () by elverrie, eilowyn1, GiandujaKiss Smithee
love how buffy basically treats spike like her own reddit () by elverrie
I do not want a BTVS reboot by sayanrougshaban, the-viking-goddess
I do not believe in women characters existing for the benefit or progression of a male character but by blush-and-books
I am screaming and crying everytime I think about Merrick and Buffy in the TV show canon. by duckwnoeyes
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer vs. The Vampire Diaries, pt. 1 by fake-russian-chick
I’m on season 6 of buffy and buffy’s having all these money problems by mylittleballerinaalalala
nerd rambles on the new werewolf design in buffy episode ‘beauty and the beasts’ by deniouroboros
notice anything interesting about this take? by moistvonlipwig
“fool for love” is so good??? by balalaijka
sometimes I worry over the fact I’ve got about twelve episodes of btvs downloaded by camellcat
I of course remembered that YJ included “Wendy the Werewolf Stalker”, a parody of Buffy the Vampire slayer by ladyloveandjustice
putting it out there that Buffy felt like she had to race out of school and use her newly acquired mind reading powers to finally know what her boyfriend is thinking. by femmedefandom
I think it’s pretty neat how, even though obviously Buffy hasn’t hit the depression of late s5 through s7, you can still kinda see the seeds of it in s1. by badwolfwho1
spike is so jobless. by socratesgirlnextdoor
Just how dangerous is Sunnydale before Buffy arrives? by coraniaid
A lot of people talk about the first season of Buffy as if it were just a rough draft of what the show would later become by coraniaid

New Fanfiction Event by FivebyFiveB

I find it remarkable how much Boreanaz improved his acting over the years by GRRMandate_of_Heaven
Damn, maybe Clare really is an immortal god. by geekycynic83
What were the opinions on the Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel characters when the episodes were airing? by Big-Restaurant-2766
How often do you watch buffy and how many times would you say a year? by Royal-Tangelo-5895
"A Hole in the World" by Rajsroom
Unpopular opinion: I prefer the Buffy cast line up of Season 4-7 over the high school era line up by jdpm1991
Giles had no business being so HOT by Ecstatic_Party9788
Podcasts by Knight_Machiavelli
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Question about Amy by Fancy_Injury_7800
one of my fave episodes by moonwalkinglitter
SMG supposed comment by negratengoelalma
Why do people like Faith but dislike Willow (+ vice versa)? by Taras_Willowverse
Seasons Change—So Do Opinions en sequel by sarynima
S5e16 shells by iemreal
Illyria by iemreal
Spike and angel by iemreal
Help! Which podcast is this? by Zestyclose-Quit4164
This thing is so weird by ghostrider1938
If there was an episode you could reasonably call a 'standard' episode of Buffy, which one would it be by InfiniteMehdiLove
Conspiracy Therories by Necronikki
Xander would have been easy to kidnap. by BuckTonka1988
Technical lore q by wonderpanther_k
bangel s3.. by Royal-Tangelo-5895

What would Buffy think of Cordelia's character if they reunited in "You're Welcome"?

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How Do You Think The New Show Will Handle Xander? by Doc-11th
Prophecy Girl: Did Xander really save Buffy? by Tuxedo_Mark
Buffy Reboot/Sequel: Should they? by Orsonwellwellwelles
What do you want the “Reboot era” to give us other than the obvious? by KENZOKHAOS
S3e7 Buffy x Faith ? I'm a believer (and other thoughts) by Tuna_96

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Lindsey: So this place works for you?
Drusilla: Oh, yeah. (She moves one hand in a circular motion above Darla's body) Grandmother is very pleased with it. - I can tell. - Aren't you, Grandmother? (Leans down over Darla) My daughter.
Lindsey: Can she hear you?
Drusilla: (Turns to him) She's dead.
Lindsey: Oh - of course.
Drusilla: Shh, just for now.

~~Reunion~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Go (Spike/Buffy, T) by DawnmistSky
A Thousand Satellites (Giles/Buffy, M) by Skyson

Bitter Victory (Angel, Angelus, Buffy, K+) by badly-knitted

LUCKY (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Wolfbitch

[Chaptered Fiction]

Heroes, villains and Slayers, Chapter 10 (Multiple Crossovers, BtVS Ensemble, T) by Stand_with_Ward_and_Queen
Hold Fast the Thread, Chapter 19 (Giles/Faith, BtVS Ensemble, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
today doesn’t count, Chapter 12 (Spike/Buffy, Dawn, M) by modestlobster
Inside Man//Чоловік, що всередині, Chapter 3 (Spike/Buffy, BtVS Ensemble, Angel, E, Ukrainian) by Uraniya
Should I Stay or Should I Go, Chapter 1 (Multiple Crossovers, BtVS & AtS Ensembles, M) by ShipsBL
Visiting Limbo (Complete) (Spike/Buffy, Dawn, E) by Soulburnt

The Pryce of Tyme, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, BtVS & AtS Ensembles, NC-17) by Joan963z, Ragini
The Deadly Poet’s Society, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, PG-13) by Annie Dolnar
Dawn Pratt, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, PG-13) by Orange Wombat
i slithered here from eden (just to sit outside your door), Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, Dawn, BtVS Ensemble, PG-13) by Vicky Pirena

Meta: Buffy Slays, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, BtVS Ensemble, PG-13) by violettathepiratequeen

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: DEAD THINGS (Spuffy, mostly SFW) by miehczyslaw
Memes: Spike as text posts (Spike, SFW) by dawnmist-sky
Artwork: Peep the new pfp I made at like 2 this morning (Spike, SFW) by bl00dy-brass-knuckles
Meme: Last one of these and also the most nonsensical (Not What I'm Called: Spike, SFW) by tiaragloryart
Fanvid: Angel & Wesley | I take what I can get (SFW) by bacinaru94
Image: Couple of icons right there. When Buffy met Claire. (SMG & Kathryn Newton, SFW) by dotthings
Artwork: happy pride months 2025!! (Buffy, Giles, Implied Spangel, SFW) by probablypixel
Images: I just noticed Jonathan has really small ears (Jonathan, SFW) by garscrucible
GIFs: Me normal about Spuffy never. Spuffy forever. How can you not look at them. They are so in love. (Spuffy GIFs, SFW) by lilacsandorangeblossoms
GIFset: BEST OF BTVS: Buffy & Cordelia — Season Two (SFW) by clarkgriffon
Artwork: "giles, hurry up! you definitely wanna get down here for this!" (Scoobies & Giles, SFW) by officialrapunzelfitzherbert

Artwork: Buffy and Spike's first night at the beach. The first of many ♥ (Buffy, PG-13, probably SFW) by ClowniestLivEver

Collection: My Angel Comics 🙏😇 (Angel Comics, SFW) by NotSoTamedLion
Images: love love love them 😮‍💨🥺 (Spike Phone Cases, SFW) by moonwalkinglitter

Fanvid: Angel & Wesley | I take what I can get (SFW) by bacinaru
Short: Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Then/Now (BtVS Cast, SFW) by AntesDepois
Video: Monsterpalooza 2025 was INSANE!!! Epic Cosplay, Extreme Artists & All the Scares! (Convention; includes a Buffy panel at 15:10, probably SFW) by TheErinSpace
Video: Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds PS2 gameplay (SFW) by RyoGamestation

[Reviews & Recaps]

Review: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Gets Therapized: Ever Felt Invisible? (Out of Mind, Out of Sight Review, SFW) by Mended Light
Podcast: Buffy S1E10 "Nightmares" Review (SFW) by Major Slayage - A Buffy Rewatch Podcast
Reaction: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3 Episode 8 - Lovers Walk - show reaction - OMFG Spike is BACK!! (SFW) by Mia Davies
Podcast: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season Five, Episode Ten: Into the Woods (SFW) by Slayed! The Buffyverse Revisited Podcast
Reaction: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 2, Episode 3. First Time Watching reaction (SFW) by Watch This! with Joe and Kevin
Reaction: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 2X9 REACTION | What's My Line?: Part 1| SEASON 2 EPISODE 9 (SFW) by Chance's House of Horror

Podcast: Episode 66 - Babblefest at Babylonia (Hush) by The Sunnydale Diaries

[Recs & In Search Of]

Fic Recs: EF Featured Fics 6/2/25 - 6/15/25 (Humor) by elysianfieldsarchive

ISO Answers: Watching for the first time! Is it the original soundtrack on Prime? by iwasdoingtasks
ISO Trivia Help: Help! Trivia eyes… by Equal_Presence9642
ISO: Anyone know where this shirt came from? by YanCoffee

[Community Announcements]

Announcement: EF Featured Fics 6/2/25 - 6/15/25 (Humor) by elysianfieldsarchive
Announcement: New Fic Alert: A Thousand Satellites by Skyson (Giles/Buffy, M) by buffyxgileswritingevent

[Fandom Discussions]

Rather than a new BTVS series by meret118
Halfrek not knowing William becomes Spike is so great by kpchrs
I can't believe this is a real interaction I had. 🤔 by saivanmarly
Something I have seen NO ONE talk about is robin saying faith is super performative and not present in bed by raisedbythetv89
Actually it's not technically true that I first saw Buffy as a young adult. by defectivegembrain
Currently enamoured by the concept of Jenny and Spike becoming a dastardly duo by jannacalendar
this may be the most romantic moment in the show by shilohhdoesntcare

Unforgivable Plot Lines by telperion66
Welcome to the Hellmouth Goofs by btvsfanatic
Jasmine’s Influence by Cohen
Was 'Amends' The best episode ever of Buffy? by telperion66

Episode superlatives by Academic-Balance6999
Does anyone else feel Adam was wasted as a Villain? by BedRevolutionary9858
Felicia Day, actress in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and other things like Supernatural, The Guild, Eureka, Critical Role, MST3K, Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, etc) is doing an AMA/Q&A in /r/movies today for anyone interested. It's live now, and she'll be back at 5 PM ET for answers. by BunyipPouch
Question about the Slayers and season 7 by AssociationTiny5395
spike and his soul discussion. by Royal-Tangelo-5895
How would you have written this character out? by Kirsha-Ay
I made it to season 5😭 by ghostrider1938
Season 4 is actually much better than people give it credit for. by Just-Messin
Hole in the world by iemreal
What's Your Angel opinion that will have you like this? by simbawanda2024
season 6 willow by brookespx
Finally up to smile time!!! by iemreal
Season 6 rewatch by Tricky-Guidance-8709
Demon Anya Vs Willow by Good_Ad3485
https://buffy-reddit-feed.dreamwidth.org/14925168.html by MaddeningAscentII
S3E2 why is everyone suddenly awful?! by Tuna_96
Top 10 episodes of Angel by chickenlover46
What would Buffy do? by rynslys
I was rereading some old notes I took about each of the Buffy The Vampire Slayer seasons and couldn't help but laugh a little at this one... by Big-Restaurant-2766
Ok so this is probably going to get a lot of downvotes but I have to say some stuff about the last seasons of Buffy and Angel by KinkyDarkStranger

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WILLOW: Xander, we should go with Giles! He could get in trouble!
XANDER: Oh, he's gone, uh, it's, he's gonna be alright. He's like super librarian, y'know? Everyone forgets, Willow, that knowledge is the ultimate weapon.

~~Never Kill a Boy on the First Date~~