The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, February 14th

[double_dutchess]

Host: Why Mandy?
Angel: Well, I-I know the words - (leans in closer) - I kind of think it's pretty.
Host smiling: And it is, you great, big sap!

~~Judgment~~

---

The Sunnydale Herald is looking for at least one new editor. Contributing to the Herald is a great way to get your Buffy on! Find out more here.

---

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

• 
• Unhappy Valentine’s Day by forsaken2003 (Xander/Spike, R)
• 
• Vampiric Expectations by Supernatural_Artefact (Rosa_Inglese) (Spike/Drusilla, T)
• 
• All of You or Nothing at All by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
• Keeper by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

• 
• Lest This Bond Be Broken, Chapter 13 by Dynapink (Buffy/Giles, M)
• A Phoenix Rising, Chapter 2 by DianneRose2016 (Buffy/Spike, M)
• Thin White Duke, Chapter 50 by CorsetedPrincess (Willow/Tara, Harry Potter crossover, not rated)
• The Queen's daughter, Chapter 87 by Dragonprincess19961 (Faith/Buffy, Once Upon a Time crossover, not rated)
• The Dark Mage, Chapter 6 by Sdhuskerfan (Giles/Ethan, E)
• Wingwoman, Chapter 6 by noripori (Buffy/Spike, T)
• Lost and Found, Chapter 22 by sixofstakes (Tara/Willow, T)
• Each Night I Dream of Home, Chapter 4 by storiwr (Buffy/Faith, M)
• Slouching Toward Jerusalem: Chapter 9 by TheLightdancer (Oz/Willow, E)
• 
• A Phoenix Rising, Chapter 2 by babylove969 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Animal I Have Become, Chapter 10 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Loop, Chapter 11 (complete!) by simmony (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• A Series of Fortunate Betrayals, Chapter 8 by the_big_bad (Buffy/Spike, R)
• Rude Awakenings, Chapter 10 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• The Choice To Stay, Chapter 3 by Spikelover4ever (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• 
• X-Heroes, Chapter 2 by JoshuAB (Xander, multiple crossovers, FR18)
• 
• Lawfully Wedded, Chapter 3 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
• Ghost, Chapter 7 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Love Bites But So Do I, Chapters 1-8 (complete!) by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

• 
• Puzzle: Fanged Four Find-a-Word by SomeKindOfADeviant and girlpire
• 
• Manip: 🎨 Banner Art #24 — For a Spuffy Valentine one-shot by veronyxk84 (worksafe)
• Wallpaper: Buffy Summers — If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me by veronyxk84 (worksafe)
• 
• Artwork: An attempt of making season 1 Buffy in Sims 4 by catwithchickens (worksafe)
• Crafts: Hand embroidery - BUFFY WILL PATROL TONIGHT by starfyshe (worksafe)
• 
• Artwork: Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite slayers!! full piece ~ by skirm-the-terrible (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)
• Artwork: happy valentine's day! here's spuffy dressed up for the occasion by xaeyrnofnbe (worksafe)
• Comic: Spuffy comic by kimodraw and lesbianmarrow (not worksafe)
• Comic: Giles and Jenny’s first Valentines day together by yarboyandy (worksafe)
• Photo edits: Valentines by okbuttillow (worksafe)
• Photo edit: Angel by wishverse-angel (worksafe)
• Photo edits: Happy Valentine’s Day from Bangel by wishverse-angel (worksafe)
• Wallpaper: Willow and Anya in Doppelgängland by revello-drive-1630 (worksafe)
• 
• Fanvid: Buffy & Angel - Angel Sings "Mandy" - Valentine's Day (Fan Edit) by Buffy & Angel
• Fanvid: Buffy & Angel - About Today by Rita
• Fanvid: angel and buffy • drivers license by Paola
• Fanvid: Buffy the Vampire Slayer The Kids Aren't Alright by TrailerstheMusical
• Fanvid: Buffy and Dawn tribute by Saviorinred
• Fanvid: Dark Willow || Darkside by Saviorinred
• Fanvid: Buffy summers || soldier by Saviorinred
• Fanvid: Joan of Arc on the Dance Floor // Faith & Buffy ❤️‍🔥💔 by fangeek96
• Music: Buffy Vampire Slayer Theme full cover by Freddon
• Music: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Nerf Herder) by cpedregal
• Video: Anya's Monologue - Performed by Victoria Estelle Elia
• Video: Buffy and Angel Story by Krissys Channel

[Reviews & Recaps]

• 
• Podcast: Slayer Talk 68: The I in Team by Massive Late Fee
• Video: let's talk about BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - SEASON 1 (Ranking & Review) by Rossi Reacts
• Video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season One | Analysis & Breakdown by Passion of the Nerd
• Podcast video: Buffy S03E13 "The Zeppo" Spoiler Review by LGRN - Entertainment
• Podcast: Episode 58 - A Quad, a Lounge, and a Courtyard (Living Conditions) Audio Only by The Sunnydale Diaries - A Buffy Podcast
• 
• Podcast: Buffy S7E13: The Killer in Me by Booze & Buffy
• Podcast: SURPRISE! Episode 91: Blind Date by Gym Was Cancelled: A Buffy Podcast

[Recs]

• 
• Fic rec: Bonus Valentine's Day Fic Rec! by spangel-fanwork-marathon

[Fandom Discussions]

• 
• not only does cordy have her body violated during season 4 but ... by all-seeing-ifer
• making the big bad of [AtS] season 4 a woman by all-seeing-ifer
• Giles has some serious cash by amberkendslacy
• I see the flaws with bangel, I really do, but I have no time for people who don’t see the nuance in that relationship by calliopeos
• I can’t help seeing Bangel as a parallel to abusive relationships by elliotspenser
• dating buffy summers headcanon : valentine’s day by carmelica
• I'm not at all excited for a modern Buffy remake by propalahramota
• 
• Unpopular opinions continued by multiple posters
• 
• The watchers council are literally evil by EstablishmentSad5063
• Wait… is Angel *human* again?!?! by LessBlacksmith1914
• Do you think that Riley was planned to stay in the series for a short time from the beginning? by Easy-Distribution223
• This Buffy has no time [Wishverse Buffy] by Dramatic-Trainer9325
• What's something that pains you to admit? by PristineSituation498
• Rocket launchers found in a Californian dumpster.... Buffy must be fighting evil again by MichNishD
• What is the worst thing Tara ever did by Bengystuff87
• Anya - what’s the worst thing she ever did? (As an ex demon) by Lookintomyhazeleyes

---

Submit a link to be included in the newsletter!

Join the editor team :)

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, February 15

[veronyxk84]

BUFFY: Don’t psyche 101 me! Not now. Not after everything that… Nobody’s ever known me the way you do. Nobody. I’ve opened up to you in ways that I’ve never opened up to… God, you’re just sitting back there thinking that none of this means anything to me.
RILEY: I never said that.
BUFFY: Because it obviously doesn't mean anything to you. Do you really think so little of me–
RILEY: Buffy–
BUFFY: No! No. Do you think that I spent the last year with you because you had super powers? If that's what I wanted, then I'd be dating Spike.

~~BtVS 5x04 “Out Of My Mind”~~

---

The Sunnydale Herald is looking for at least one new editor. Contributing to the Herald is a great way to get your Buffy on! Find out more here.

---

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

• 
• Ashes (Spike, PG-13) by veronyxk84
• 
• An Early Taste of Heroism (Angel/Spike, M) by Mimobtvs
• Drunk Drusilla (Spike/Drusilla, T) by Supernatural_Artefact (Rosa_Inglese)
• 
• [Untitled, inspired by textpost by teatimewithgiles] (Giles/Jenny, G) by ethanrayne
• 
• Treacherous (Buffy/Spike, R) by acekoomboom
• Best Kept Surprise (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Lilacsandorangeblossoms

[Chaptered Fiction]

• 
• Happy Anniversary for Cangel, Chapter 1/2 (Angel/Cordelia, E) by CangelBigFan1
• Potential Friend: Season Two, Chapter 14/22 (Buffy/Angel, T) by srmcd1
• The Choice To Stay, Chapter 23/? (Buffy/Spike, Willow/Tara, E) by Spikelover4ever
• Galactic Slayers, Chapter 1/? (Buffy/Faith, SG-1 xover, T) by storiwr
• Each Night I Dream of Home, Chapter 5/? (Buffy/Faith, M) by storiwr
• Welcome to Hellmouthland, Chapter 8/? (Tara/Faith, Dawn/Connor, M) by MalkMcJorma
• Wingwoman, Chapter 7/7 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, T) by noripori
• Lost and Found, Chapter 23/? (Willow/Tara, Scoobies, T) by sixofstakes
• The Order of Chaos, Chapter 9/11 (Buffy/Faith, M) by StakeAndEggs
• Where are you?, Chapter 10/16 (Buffy/Riley, Xander/Anya, T) by RotBlau
• In Between Worlds, Chapter 11/? (Buffy/Spike, M) by DianneRose2016
• The Queen's daughter, Chapter 88/? (Buffy/Faith, OUAT xover, not rated) by Dragonprincess19961
• 
• First Sight, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only) by Alisandrerose
• The Phoenix Act, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
• Shadows of Time, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Naenae000
• Ghost, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden
• Incarnate, Chapter 35 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Sigyn
• Forsaken By Magic, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by babylove969
• In Between Worlds, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by babylove969
• Overture, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, R) by simmony
• 
• Animal I Have Become, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by CheekyKitten
• Ghost, Chapter 8 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Maxine Eden

[Images, Audio & Video]

• 
• Artwork: William and Elizabeth my sweet innocent babies (Buffy/Spike, slightly NSFW) by isevery0nehereverystoned
• Artwork: something old, something new… (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by mistyintherivers
• Artwork: happy valentine’s day! (Buffy/Spike, worksafe) by li77ard
• Gifset: Every Tara look: S6E01 Bargaining Pt. 1 (worksafe) by lovebvffys
• Artwork: [Drawing of Buffy and Spike in anime style] (worksafe) by djmanemihi
• Artwork: I think about Jonathan and get sad (worksafe) by the-nerdcave
• Icons: Buffy s1 icons (worksafe) by comeontaylorspeaknow
• Artwork: Some fanart for jasmancer’s btvs fic splinter. Go read it, it’s very good (Drusilla/Kendra, worksafe) by aa-arttss
• Textpost: btvs + tumblr text posts (Giles/Jenny, worksafe) by teatimewithgiles
• 
• Artwork: [Drawing of Spike on a large oat milk hot chocolate to go] (worksafe) by ikissedblackphillip

[Reviews & Recaps]

• 
• First Impressions (ATS 2.03) by buffster
• Out of My Mind (BTVS 5.04) by buffster
• S01E06 The Pack by poetryarcade
• S01E07 Angel by poetryarcade
• 
• Characters rants (Buffy, Angel, Spike, Cordelia, Willow, Xander, Giles) by Cailly_Brard7
• 
• PODCAST: S5. Ep2. Just Rewards by Investigating Angel
• PODCAST: Everyone Knows Love Equals Danger (S5E15) by It Stakes Two

[Recs & In Search Of]

• 
• Gen stories I've been enjoying (BtVS, Critical Role) recced by thenewbuzwuzz
• 
• ISO: Is there a good, not too complicated [AtS] S1-S4 recap out there for those who just want to watch and understand S5? requested by shukii89
• ISO: Anyone have any recommendations for Bangel+Tillow fan fiction? requested by Lanky_Drummer4105
• ISO: [The top that Buffy wore in 7x14 First Date] requested by radioheadloverr0

[Fandom Discussions]

• 
• Sequel: The moment I dreaded and wished for for years seems to be officially happening: Buffy the Vampire Slayer is getting a revival by sourcherryandsprinkles
• Sequel: i encourage everyone who is writing long posts (on tumblr or frankly reddit) [...] to write some fanfic or make some fanart by juanabaloo
• I’m picturing Spike and Drusilla’s relationship being full of Spike having to move the dolls every time he wants to have kinky sexy times by aphony-cree
• Spike has a type and it’s women who still love toys by aphony-cree
• it’s a shame they went the spike as misogynistic toxic ex route for him and harmony by slugessence
• so much of giles’s story is him finding a middle ground between rupert and ripper by automatonwithautonomy
• I was watching the last scene of Fool for Love and just realised [...] by mybloodyvampire
• 
• 24 years later....I still hate the wedding from hell by primal_slayer
• Name the episode a character was hottest/looked their best in by StaticCloud
• Sequel: It would be cool if Dana came back in the new series by phil_davis
• Just a thought: living in Buffyverse would seriously change your view of death by Anna3422
• What do you think make a good buffy villain in your opinion by Flimsy_Tune_7206
• The Decision Not to have Guns as Prevalent in the Show is Something I Respect by LowHistorian9654
• Sequel: What do you think about them bringing back…Glory as a villain in the new series? by CleanUpOnAisle10
• Sequel: Are we prepared to wait? by AssociationTiny5395
• Sequel: So in regards to the sequel series. Should old villains return? by Thorfan23
• Even if an apology was given and you didn't like it— what are some Buffyverse moments that you thought a character deserved an in-depth apology? by PristineSituation498
• If they could've done a S6/S3 crossover - Anya/Cordelia post wedding - PERFECTION by primal_slayer

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

• 
• Sequel: Watcher Dev: Buffyverse News by Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau
• 
• CONVENTION: James Marsters to Attend Calgary Expo 24-27 April by dontkillspike

Submit a link to be included in the newsletter!