su_herald | Friday May 11th, 2012

ANYA: We're just kinda thrown by the you-having-sex-with-Spike.
BUFFY: The who whatting how with huh?
ANYA: Okay, that's denial. That usually comes before Anger.
BUFFY: I am not having sex with Spike!
ANYA: Anger.
XANDER: No one is judging you. It's understandable. Spike is strong & mysterious & sorta compact but well muscled.
BUFFY: I am *not* having sex with Spike! But I'm starting to think that *you* might be!

~~Intervention~~

[Short Fiction]

Like to Like (The Take It Outside remix) by brutti-ma-buoni. Gwen/Bethany Chaulke. R.
Brother's Keeper by Ruuger. Connor, Spike. Teen.
Rent by snowpuppies. Anya/Tara/Willow. PG.
Popcorn and a Movie by S J Smith (Evil_Little_Dog). Spike, Dawn. G.

[Chaptered Fiction Updates]

Chutes & Ladders Chapter 17 by aliceinwondrbra. Buffy/Faith. R.
A Kick From the Inside Chapter 9 by lusciousxander. Xander. PG-13.
If That’s What it Takes Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapters 3 & 4, Chapters 5 & 6, Chapters 7, 8 & 9, Chapters 10, 11 & 12 and Chapter 13 by slaymesoftly. Buffy/Spike. R.
Transplant Tragedies Chapter 5 by forsaken2003. Spike/Xander. R.
Wayward Souls Chapter 11 by naughtynyx88. Buffy/Spike. PG-13.
Marching to the Beat of a Different Timeline Chapter 7 by fandomlver. Dawn, Luke. Teen. Crossover with The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Women, Fire and Other Dangerous Things Chapter 3 by TigerDragon. Buffy/Faith. Mature.
My Elizabeth Chapter 29 by puddinhead. Spike/Buffy. PG-13.
Blue Amber Chapter 16 by amandam830. Buffy/Dean. NC-17. Crossover with Supernatural

[Images & videos]

Graphic: Chaos Demon Ethan by wickedfox
Icons & Wallpaper Spike/Buffy by nvrbnkisst
Fanmix: Love to Wreck It All. Spuffy. by nvrbnkisst

[Community Announcements]

A new community: spanking-world is now open (Multifandom).
summer-of-giles is now open for signups.
Challenge #319 at femslash100 prompt is mask

[Articles, Interviews & Other News]

Mark Watches Buffy the Vampire Slayer S5 E9: Listening To Fear and Angel S2 E8: The Shroud of Rahmon. Please observe Mark's strict no spoilers in comments policy.
New forum for Italian fans of Spike/William the Bloody (site in Italian).
Dark Horse Digital sale of Season 8 issues #30-40, plus Riley, Willow, and Tales one-shots, all for $.99.

The Herald is looking for another editor. If interested, please contact menomegirl at menomegirl at livejournal dot com or menomegirl at buffyworld dot com!