The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, April 11

[fancyflautist]

Buffy: (shrugs) I'll be fine.
Spike: Buffy. You're not happy here.
Buffy: Please don't make this harder.
Spike: You don't belong here. You're something... You're better than this.

~~Doublemeat Palace~~

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[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

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• Elope (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by veronyxk84
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• Followup Tests (Angel/Maggie Walsh, E) by MadeInGold
• A Strange Sort of Afterlife (Multiple Crossings, T) by Ditsyjo and Wolfcubx2
• Daisies (Buffy/Spike, T) by desicat
• I Know I Should Figure This Out on my Own (but if you come back, could you take me home?) (Cordelia, Wesley, T) by purple_mechanicalpencils
• Cooking Together (Crossover with Dawson's Creek, G) by Julikobold
• Rock Concert Tickets (Buffy/Spike, G) by Julikobold
• Spilling (Crossover with The Golden Girls, G) by Julikobold
• A Year of Judgement (Ethan Rayne, T) by NAOA
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• Say Yes to Heaven (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden

[Chaptered Fiction]

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• Object of Affection, Chapter 1 (Xander/Spike, E) by felixsfishnets
• Scooby Family Therapy, Chapter 1 (Joyce/Everyone, E) by Anne_Hathagay
• Highlands and Tropical Islands, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Faith, M) by QuillBard
• Ripped Stockings, Chapter 1 (Giles/Jenny, E) by TheClowniestLivInExistence
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• Written in the Stars, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by RavenLove12
• Celebrating You, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by DeamonQueen
• Army Wife, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, R) by though_you_try
• Keep You Ghosted, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, R) by hydranjenna
• The Boyfriend Swap, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden
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• The Stars to Hold Our Destiny, Chapter 10 (Crossover with Star Trek, FR15) by Hermionetobe
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• Blood and dust, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, 18+) by Blackoberst
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• It's Easy Time, Until It's Not, Chapter 24 (Buffy/Spike, AO) by hulettwyo
• Coming Through, Chapter 55 (Buffy/Spike, AO) by hulettwyo
• Service Unit, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, AO) by hulettwyo
• Hope is the thing with feathers, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by will_
• What The Drabble? Vol. 2, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by veronyxk84
• In Your Dreams, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Geliot99
• We're Going to be Friends, Chapter 16 (Buffy/Spike, R) by scratchmeout
• Build a Bridge, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Niamh
• Love Lives Here, Chapter 47 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Passion4Spike

[Images, Audio & Video]

• 
• Artwork:Dark Willow Fan Art by erin_m_creates
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• Artwork:🌸🌸🌸 by novivi
• Comic:favorite scene by fox-toothed
• Gifset:Buffy the Vampire Slayer 1.07 & 5.18 by whatisyourchildhoodtrauma
• Gifset:S01:E09 - The Puppet Show (Part 1) by thecrazyknight
• Gifset:The Zeppo by dailybuffysummers
• Gifset:Anne by detectivedawnsummers
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• Video: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Portrait Painting | Time Lapse - Fan Art Series by TIM NARDELLI

[Reviews & Recaps]

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• Joan the Vampire Slayer (and Randy) | 6x8 "Tabula Rasa" | The Normies Group Reaction! by The Normies
• "The I in Team" (4x13) | *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* Reaction by cass reacts
• Older and Far Away: Buffy 6x14 Reaction by Dakara
• BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - SEASON 6 EP 22 GRAVE (2002) REACTION VIDEO AND REVIEW FIRST TIME WATCHING by Reel Reviews With Jen!
• Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992) - Film Review by VIDEO ZONE
• The Re-Watcher's Council | "Reptile Boy" Buffy the Vampire Slayer S02E05 Spoiler Review by LGRN - Entertainment
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• Podcast: Angel S4E1: Deep Down by Booze & Buffy
• Publication: The 10 best Angel episodes, ranked via digitaltrends

[Recs & In Search Of]

• 
• spuffy fanfics where drusilla plays a major role in the story recced by mcgnagallsarmy

[Community Announcements]

• 
• New "Good Vibes" Flair Announcement by r/buffy
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• Fandom5K 2024 Schedule by fandom5k

[Fandom Discussions]

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• [on Buffy being 'kicked out'] by moistvonlipwig
• [Riley's ending] by breezybeej
• [Xander in the S2 finale] by nicnacsnonsense
• [S6 as a Willow fan] by aingeal98
• [Ask: Lies My Parents Told Me meta] by momsforroadhead and explosionshark
• [Meme: why is the library closed?] by sunnydale-high-school-rumors
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• Conflicted feelings on the show so far... by multiple authors
• Which Firefly transplant to Angel did you enjoy most? by multiple authors
• Questions about souls by multiple authors
• Do you think Dawn existed within the Wishverse? by multiple authors
• What are some pieces of dialogue that you hated? by multiple authors
• What are some of the most mind-blowing Buffyverse moments? by multiple authors
• Most interesting Wishverse character? by multiple authors
• Season 7: did anyone ever say whether the lighting and wardrobe were intentionally meant to be so gloomy/dark? by multiple authors
• Buffy's reaction by multiple authors
• Giles' reaction to Joyce blaming him for Buffy leaving Sunnydale by multiple authors
• Faith, Hope, and Trick by multiple authors
• What are the best moments of each season? by multiple authors
• Ryles comeback was poorly done by multiple authors
• Just started reading the comics and I have questions about Buffy's relationship with Angel and Spike by multiple authors
• Does becoming a vampire mean the body is possessed? by multiple authors
• Which one time/small recurring character you wish became a main cast member? by multiple authors

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, April 12

[burnhername]

XANDER: I know what you're thinkin'. Can I get by him? Get up the stairs, out of the building, seconds ticking away... I don't love your chances.
JACK: Then you'll die, too.
XANDER: (raises his eyebrows) Yeah, looks like. So I guess the question really is... who has less fear?
JACK: I'm not afraid to die. I'm already dead.
XANDER: Yeah, but this is different. Being blowed up isn't walking around and drinking with your buddies dead. It's little bits being swept up by a janitor dead, and I don't think you're ready for that.
(Jack tries to leave but Xander blocks him. Xander is calm. Jack is clearly afraid.)
JACK: Are you?
XANDER: (glances at the bomb, smiles thinly) I like the quiet.
(Jack and Xander face off, the bomb timer counts down. Both are taking deep breaths. At the last second Jack caves and deactivates the bomb.)
XANDER: Good boy.

~~The Zeppo~~

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[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

• 
• No Biggie by NotASlayer (unrated)
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• Weekly Drabbles #111 — Nothing Inside by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
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• Poolparty by AnkiKind (Buffy, Spike, Scoobies, G)
• Dark Night by mabus101 (The Time Machine (HG Wells) xover, T)
• Le revers de la médaille by LadyHeather92 [francais] (The Sentinel xover, T)
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• Say Yes to Heaven by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, R)
• Stay by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Kiss It Better by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Pandora's Box by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• What the Drabble? Vol. 2 - Ch. 11 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

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• Paschendale - Ch. 1-2 by Ninjaviolinist (SPN xover, Buffy, Winchester brothers, M)
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• Hand in Flightless Hand - Ch. 1-2 by tragic (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Green Eyed Monster - Ch. 3 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Angel Doesn’t Know - Ch. 2 by fortes775 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Celebrating You - Ch. 10 by DeamonQueen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
• Glimpses of the Cellar Dwellers - Ch. 34-35 by Maldorana Complete! (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
• Love Lives Here - Ch. 47 by Passion4Spike (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Early One Morning - Ch. 32 by all choseny (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Goodbye to Everything That I Knew - Ch. 29 by fortes775 (Buffy/Spike, R)
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• Transformed By Love - Ch. 5 by Buffyworldbuilder (Ilyria/Fred centered, The Originals xover, FR15)
• Xander Harris and the Little Pink Pill - Ch. 7 by KyliaQuilor (Xander/Cordelia, FR21)
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• The Boyfriend Swap - Ch. 5 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Glimpses of the Cellar Dwellers - Ch. 34-35 by Maldorana Complete! (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Images, Audio & Video]

• 
• Artwork: cangel-tattoos-posting again... by artsying-ifer (Angel/Cordelia, worksafe)
• Artwork: Vampires only want to pose ... [with song link] by novivi (Spike, worksafe)
• Poster: "No two people in this world are the same..." by l0veisntbrains (for Spuffy fic, worksafe)
• Banner: Guess what I was watching while making this Spuffy banner by effulgent-girl (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
• Gifset: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER | 7.18 by whatisyourchildhoodtrauma (Faith, Spike, worksafe)
• Gifset: You know kids today and their buggin’ street slang. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 6.11 | Gone by spikedaily (Buffy, Spike, worksafe)
• Gifset: [IWRY scene] by ptieuca (Buffy/Angel, mildly NSFW)
• Gifsest: Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 4.20 - "The Yoko Factor" by buffysummers (Buffy, Riley, Angel, worksafe)
• Gifset: Willow: If I had that blue one... Jo- Joyce really liked the blue one... by andremichaux (Anya, worksafe)
• Fanvid: Buffy The Vampire BROKE me by shaun-middleton (Buffy/Angel)
• Fanvid: My old Buffy fanvid! [Bring Me Victory] by borninwinter (Buffy/Spike)
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• Artwork: [key] BTVS 518. Intervention 🤖 by tmcarlee (Spike, Glory, worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

• 
• [series recap by new viewer partway through S3] by coolbeansnico
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• Season 5 - Destiny (Spike and Angel) by AppropriateYou5011

[Recs & In Search Of]

• 
• ISO: swiss_marvin [in Switzerland] is wondering where to find [all] the comics
• ISO: Qorce seeks a book like Demons of the Hellmouth but for ATS

[Fandom Discussions]

• 
• POLL: [Who] Hates Angel The Most? [in S3?] by tana-draws
• [Joyce kicking Buffy out and how everyone reacts] by takaraphoenix
• [they should have made Willow a teacher starting in S2] by takaraphoenix
• [fic idea: The Mayor plays matchmaker for Faith and Buffy ...] by sunnydalebimbo
• [buffy summers wasn't straight] by mean-vampyre
• Robin should have been more involved in the training of the potentials. by finalgirl1984
• you just know robin wood ... [post S7] by angelthemanspanker
• Buffybot and Anya should have moved to LA ... by breezybeej
• POLL: S01E10 Nightmares by she-saved-the-world-a-lot
• POLL: Prelim Round Poll 6 [and other polls] by btvsepisodetournament
• POLL related: Semifinals have started! by bestepisode
• 
• Controversial opinion - The Body is overrated updated by garfan
• A to Z of Buffy updated by various
• 
• Which lines hit different when you know everything that will happen in the show? by dontwannachoose12
• Would Xander being killed by Warren trigger Dark Willow? by jdpm1991
• [the slayer line through Buffy or Faith in S7] by DanTrueCrimeFan87
• If Buffy were... 8-10 eps [per] season, which “filler” episodes would be cut? by SunnydaleHSDropout
• Jane Espenson on how Buffy was written [2003 posting] by IgloosRuleOK
• How Spike's chip worked: A discussion by loki2002
• Who are your least favorite non-main characters? by Slayerette444
• Spike's chip not working on Buffy by brwitch
• Buffy in Tabula Rasa by brwitch
• Was this The First manipulating Connor? [ATS thread] by brwitch
• POLL: What is your ranking of "The Big Three"? by rednax2009

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

• 
• Happy Birthday Nicholas Brendon! [who played Xander] via Hepcat10

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