Friday May 25th, 2012

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GILES: What's he doing here?
SPIKE: Just out for a jaunt. Thought I'd swing by and say howdy.
GILES: Out.
BUFFY: He's here because we need him.
XANDER: The hell we do!
BUFFY: If Glory finds us, he's the only one besides me who has any chance of protecting Dawn.
XANDER: Buffy, come on!
BUFFY: Look this isn't a discussion! He stays! Get over it.
SPIKE: Buckle up kids! Daddy's putting the hammer down!

~~Spiral~~

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[Short Fiction]

• Wankery by eyezrthewindows. Spike. NC-17.
• Come To The Dark Side by rahirah. Spike/Buffy. G.
• Like Mint and Honey by snowpuppies. Willow/River. PG-13. Crossover with Firefly.
• Unreality Check by eyezrthewindows. Spike/Angel. NC-17.
• Mid-Life Crisis by cornerofmadness. Buffy, Willow, Xander. PG.
• Strawberries by beer-good-foamy. Willow/Fred. PG-13.
• Flying (The Let Her Cry Remix) by snogged. Buffy/Willow. PG.
• Sanguine (The Sanctified Remix) by aaronlisa. Darla/Drusilla. FR13.
• Reflections by kallysten. Spike/Connor. PG-13.
• Eight drabbles and one double drabble by deird1. Buffy. PG-13.
• Donut Stealing Imps by jennygotfamous. Spike, Xander. PG.
• Put It All On Him by kudagirl. Spike/Buffy. PG.
• (Un)happy Days by gryfndor_godess. Spike/Buffy. PG-13.
• Two Drabbles by skargasm. Spike/Riley. NC-17.
• Blood Will Out by brutti_ma_buoni. Spike/Buffy. R.
• Feast of the Senses by scribesds. Buffy/Angel. NC-17.
• Diamond by verucasalt123. Spike, Dawn. G.
• Always by snowpuppies. Buffy/Illyria. R.
• Wonder No More by angelus2hot. Buffy/Angel. R.
• Sanctuary by velvetwhip. Willow/Riley. PG-13.
• You're Not Jack by arina-summer. Buffy, Angel. G.
• Adventures in Parenting by annapurna_2. Randy/Joan. PG.
• Honeymoon From Hell by forsaken2003. Spike/Xander. PG.
• Save the Best for Last by JaneDavitt. Spike/Wesley. Teen.

[Chaptered Fiction Updates]

• Lost Love: A Story Told Backwards Chapter 19 and Chapter 20 by spike-1790. Spike/Xander. PG.
• Turn and Face the Strain Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14 and Epilogue by quinara. Spike/Buffy. R.
• This is Not an Exit Chapter 1 by bayloriffic. Spike/Buffy. PG-13.
• Hey There, Blondie Bear Chapter 2 by gryfndor-godess. Spike/Buffy. PG-13.
• Business as Usual Chapter 42 by lilachigh. Spike/Buffy. PG-13.
• Exit Wounds Chapter 4 by sidhlairiel. Spike/Buffy. PG-13.
• Chutes & Ladders Epilogue by aliceinwondrbra. Buffy/Faith. R.
• Little Sister Chapter 9 by rahirah. Spike/Buffy. PG-13.
• But I Don't Know How to Fly a Spaceship Chapter 3 by shakensilence. Spike, Willow. PG-13.
• And Wouldn’t You Be Bored? Chapter 2 by valyssia. Buffy/Willow. FRAO.
• Hope Chapter 5 by waddiwasiwitch. Spike/Buffy. Mature.
• Campfires Chapter 5 by Niamh. Spike/Buffy. Explicit.
• Revelations Chapter 54 by Niamh. Spike/Buffy. Explicit.

[Images & videos]

• Fanmix: With Warring Hearts (Volume 1) by eilowyn1. Spike/Buffy.
• Icons and wallpaper: Buffy, Spike by angelus2hot

[Community Announcements]

• writers-toybox has a four-part prompt.
• Challenge #222 at btvsats-hush has been extended for one week.
• Challenge #321 at femslash100 prompt is balance.

[Fandom Discussion]

• perpetual reviews When She Was Bad

[Articles, Interviews & Other News]

• Mark Watches Buffy the Vampire Slayer S5 E14: Crush and Angel S2 E13: Happy Anniversary. Please observe Mark's strict no spoilers in comments policy.
• Comic Book Resources lists The 10 Cruelest Things Joss Whedon Has Done To His Characters.
• Tom Lenk's short film: Ladybeast.
• Whedonfest 2012 will be August 3-5, in Scottsville, KY.
• Monster Popcorn explains Why Buffy Should Be Released On Blu-ray.
• Nerd Appropriate interviews Amy Acker.
• The New York Times praises Robin Sachs' voice work.
• Dark Horse Digital announces availability of Buffy Season 8 Library Edition Hardcover Volume 1.
• Dark Horse Digital announces Buffy megabundle. Includes Classic Buffy Issues #1-30.

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