#buffyverse secret santa exchange

[buffyversesecretsantaex]

Nominations for the 2024 Buffyverse Secret Santa Exchange are now open! Please view the guidelines here before submitting. The tagset can be accessed here! Nominations will remain open until Saturday, October 26 2024 @ 11:59PM EST

[elysianfieldsarchive]

For the fifth year, we are excited to announce the Elysian Fields Secret Santa Fanwork Exchange!

That’s great! Except I have a question: What the heck is the Elysian Fields Secret Santa Fanwork Exchange?

Ahh, glad you asked, friend. The Elysian Fields Secret Santa Fanwork Exchange is our final event of the year. The how is simple: sign up to give a fanwork gift, and receive a fanwork gift!

If you’ve never taken part before, or if you need a reminder, here’s how it works: 

Everyone who signs up to participate will create one fanwork (a fic or a piece of art) and receive one fanwork. (You can opt out of giving and/or receiving art in the Google form if you’re only interested in giving and/or receiving written fic). Each fic MUST be a “one-shot” (a complete work, posted in full, within a single chapter). This means the word count MAX for written fic is 15,000. There is no word count minimum so long as you have satisfied at least one of your giftee's requests in the story.

So a one-and-done fic or piece of artwork that is complete at the time of posting?

Yes!

And fic can’t be more than 15k words?

Correct!

Though, please note that 15,000 words is defined as how our software tracks word counts. Unfortunately, predicting that is a bit nebulous as every writing program defines words differently. In fact, there’s a difference between our textbox counter and the official site word count because sometimes we just can’t have nice things. Suffice it to say, there may be word count discrepancies between Google Docs, MS Word, or other programs. Ultimately, it’s every participant’s job to make sure that your story fits. If your fic is approaching the limit, we recommend leaving ample time for edits to make sure you can post correctly and before the deadline.

So we know the word count max; what’s the word count minimum?

There is no word count minimum for this event. All we ask is that all works be created with care and fit with your giftee’s requests. Some people want a lot of words to do this, and others can make magic with just a few (or none, in the case of art!). We trust our members to be thoughtful when creating gifts for one another.

You mentioned artwork. What if I want to make sure I get a fic, not art?

You can opt-in/out of receiving art on the form.

Since this is a Christmas-themed event, does my gift need to be Christmas-themed?

Nope! But if your giftee requests a holiday-themed work, definitely consider it.

Do we get pretties?

Of course! What’s an EF event without pretties? And because we’ve streamlined crediting, ALL AWARDS ARE UP FOR GRABS. Author, artist, beta/sensitivity reader, and commenter. 

How do I get an author award?

Create a work for the event that is either entirely word-based (fic) or fits our narrative artwork definition.

Can I work with someone else on my event response?

We do not allow co-authored stories for this event, as it would make it too hard to match people. Artists can collaborate with an author by providing art for their story, however, as one way to receive the artist award.

How do I get an artist award?

Create a story banner for someone else’s Santa work, contribute artwork to a Santa work, or create artwork for your giftee.

How do I get a beta/sensitivity reader award?

Help a creator out by providing feedback on their work in progress. You can volunteer to beta or sensitivity read on our Discord server, or create a beta profile.

How do I get a commenter award?

Leave a minimum of 15 comments comprised of at least 15 words over the course of the event. These comments do not need to be on event submissions but can be left on any fanwork on the site.

I’ve signed up! What happens now?

Once you complete the form, the Mods will work together to make best case matches from all of the responses and then reach out to each participant with the penname and fanwork preferences of their giftee. Please remember that this gift-giving is confidential. Don’t share who you have for a giftee until you post your fic! 

Work together to keep the SECRET in SECRET SANTA.

Can anyone participate?

Unlike other EF events, we do have restrictions on participation.

Any member, whether they've previously written a fic on EF or not, is eligible to partake in this event––UNLESS you signed up for last year’s Secret Santa event and did not complete your fic or did not complete your fic by the deadline. Those members will have already been notified (at the end of last year’s event) and will not be eligible to participate this year, but may participate again in 2025.

Please note that bad behavior toward your gifter or giftee, regarding either the gift you receive or the gift you deliver, will result in a permanent ban from this event for all future years. We wish we didn’t have to say it, but we do.

We hate leaving anyone out, but since the spirit of this event is gift-giving and impacts other members, we take sign-ups very seriously. Everyone who decides to participate should both give AND RECEIVE a gift.

What if I sign up in good faith but something comes up?

We understand life happens. All participants who have yet to post their gifts will receive an email on or around December 15 to confirm their intent to complete. If you must drop out, please inform the Mods before this date. This will give our Rescue Writers/Artists time to swoop in.

Dropping out DOES mean you won’t be able to participate next year, but we’d rather know so we can make contingencies than have someone go giftless. If you do not communicate with us at all regarding dropping out, you will be banned from participating in all future Secret Santa exchanges.

I want to make sure everyone gets a gift, regardless. How can I help? / You mentioned Rescue Writers/Artists. What are those?

Rescue writers/artists are members who sign up to help out just in case someone is unable to complete their work. If someone drops out, we may reach out to see if you can help make sure their giftee doesn’t go empty-handed.

What if I am paired with the same person as last year/year’s past?

Hopefully, this won’t be an issue; we will do everything possible to avoid pairing repeats. That said, it might be that your best match is someone you were previously paired with. People who were previously paired were paired because their wants-to-receives and willing-to-creates were in harmony. If that hasn’t changed, then it could be you are again the ideal creator/recipient for someone you were paired with in the past.

Anything else?

Just one thing. Please thank your gifter when they publish the gift they make for you. Sometimes we get gifts that don’t live up to our expectations, but they were still made with enthusiasm, love, and a love of our community.

We take this very seriously. Bad behavior toward your gifter or giftee, in regards to either the gift you receive or the gift you deliver, will result in a permanent ban from this event for all future years. If there is an issue, let the Mods know.

Okay, so what are the dates?

Important Dates:

November Now-17: Signup to participate in the 2024 Elysian Fields Secret Santa Fanwork Exchange 

November 22-23: Assignments Distributed

December 1: Posting begins!

December 15: Your drop-out deadline

December 31, 11:59 pm, site time: All gifts must be posted. 

No late sign-ups or publishing will be allowed.* Leaving a participant giftless will make Spuffy deeply sad, and we can’t have that. It will also result in ineligibility from participating in Secret Santa for at least one year. (A one-year ban if you don’t post but at least tell us, or a lifetime ban from participating if we never hear from you.)

*If you miss the deadline to post, please still send your gift, just be aware that it won’t officially count toward the event. And—we cannot stress this enough—keep the mods informed about your gift.

Any questions? Email us or comment!

And in case you missed it: HERE'S WHERE YOU SIGN UP FOR THE 2024 ELYSIAN FIELDS SECRET SANTA FANWORK EXCHANGE

[fanwork-exchange-promos]

Buffyverse Secret Santa Exchange 2024

Posted by: buffyversesecretsanta Description: The Buffyverse Secret Santa is a holiday fic exchange focused on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, open to anyone old enough to make an AO3 account. Everyone is welcome, no matter what kind of fic you want to write or recieve, and we hope this exchange will be welcoming to both exchange experts, and newcomers. You don’t have to have seen both shows to participate – there will be an option to select which show(s) you want to write/recieve gifts in. Every participant will write and recieve a fic of at least 1500 words in their requested/offered fandom with at least one requested/offered character or relationship. All gifts must avoid their giftee’s DNWs, and only include Archive Warnings if requested. As this is an all-ages exchange, there is an additional requirement for all users to tick whether or not they are willing to write/recieve NSFW content. All users under 18 must opt out. Schedule: Nominations are currently open! Nominations Close: Saturday, October 26 2024 Signups Open: Sunday, October 27 2024 Signups Close: Sunday, November 10 2024 Assignment Deadline: Tuesday, December 17 2024 Works Revealed: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Links: Dreamwidth AO3 Collection Tagset Tumblr comments via The Fandom Calendar https://ift.tt/sUpkBVP

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, December 25

Gunn's sitting behind his desk holding a paper while Angel signs it. Angel sits down and stares off into the distance. GUNN: You sign this, we're all set to turn McManus' body over to his family. They've made arrangements to transport his body back to... the North Pole. Turns out he had a close personal relationship with Santa. Angel? ANGEL: What? Uh, I'm with you. Turning over the... Santa?

~~Unleashed~~

For various reasons this Herald will be very Tumblr heavy. Many Reddit posts and fics are backlogged and should be posted later this week.

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Buffyverse Drabbles by rositamia (Lindsey, Eve, Xander, Not Rated)

The Longest Night by Nymue (Xander/Anya, Buffy/Riley, Not Rated)

day #25: gift giving by auroracalisto (Spike/reader, not rated)

[prompt word settle] by housewarningparty (Faith/Amy, not rated)

[prompt word glass] by housewarningparty (Buffy/Faith, not rated)

Summers Family by veronyxk84 (Buffy/William Pratt, Dawn T)

[Images, Audio & Video]

2 Moodboards: [Wesley/Lilah] and [Buffy] both by courtillyy(worksafe)

Collage: faith collage (Faith, worksafe)

Artwork: New private commission Buffy! by bwanadevilart (Buffy/Angel, Fanged Four, Vamp Willow, Vamp Xander, worksafe)

Artwork: Portraits of B (24-??) Xx by whatshisfaceblogs (Buffy, worksafe)

Artwork: Under your spell by x66r9u (Tara/Willow, worksafe)

Artwork: new werewolf guy by garfphone (Oz, worksafe)

Artwork: They would be best friends... by tiaragloryart (Buffy, worksafe)

Artwork: they’re best friends your honor!!! by chrisery-business (Willow, Buffy, worksafe)

Artwork with headcanons: i’m buffy-the vampire slayer, and you are? by chrisery-business (Buffy, worksafe)

Artwork with POLL and headcanons: occasionally i am strange and callous :) by chrisery-business (Willow, worksafe)

Icons: вυffу ι¢σиѕ - ѕαяαн мι¢нєℓℓє gєℓℓαя (вυffу тнє ναмριяє ѕℓαуєя)🦇 by grangvr (Buffy, worksafe)

Edit: I'll make it quick. It won't hurt a bit. by tenderjock (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Edit: Merry Bangelmas! A little Amends centric edit with a snow filter by wishverse-angel (Buffy/Angel, worksafe)

Edit: Mazzy Star - “Fade Into You” by jordancatalanoswardrobe (Drusilla, worksafe)

Wallpaper: - Buffy - The Vampire Slayer (1997) by wallpapersandarts (ensemble, worksafe)

Gifset: SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR as BUFFY SUMMERS. Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 3.10 Amends by victoria-pedrettis (Buffy, worksafe)

Gifset: Every Tara look: S5E13 Blood Ties by lovebvffys (Tara, worksafe)

Gifset: happy holidays and a merry bangelmas! by ptieuca (Buffy/Angel, mildly NSFW)

Gifset: - Sunlight Hozier by theveryunlikelywonderland (Buffy/Spike, mildly NSFW)

[Reviews & Recaps]

I like Christmas episode Amends because no matter who you ship, you have something... by targaryenvampireslayer

[in School Hard Sprusilla are SO good they’re perfect to me] by camellcat

[about Amends] by shewhosleepsalotincemeteries

[Recs & In Search Of]

Rec: Something Old [Bangel] by Ducks recced by emilykaldwen

ISO: crawfordtil seeks Roleplay partners [20+, Spike, Giles, or Faith]

[Community Announcements]

Update on Secret Santa Gift Exchange by Anyanka Bunny Slayer

Lonely Prompts Week by comment-fic

Buffy Discord Server by ph4nlom

Holiday Edit Giveaway! Donate to a Palestinian family to request an edit... by dogboy-danielcain

12 Days of Calendiles begins! [Giles x Jenny] by hal-1500

[Fandom Discussions]

Textpost: [Faith] by antlerslayer

Textpost: fuffy text posts because these two dumbasses make my brain go brrr

Textpost: merry crisis have more text posts [Fuffy, Spuffy, Spangel, Bangel] by incognitoduck11

Meta: spike’s changing perception of love and his actions surrounding how to show it... by literarylesbo

Meta: [watching Amends I can really see how they were setting up Buffy to return for the episode You're Welcome] by oveliagirlhaditright

Meta: Jane Espenson writing the majority of Spike episodes where he shows positive character growth... by abadbadbrujah

Meta: I adoreee the idea that your last moments before you get turned into a vampire are what define you by camellcat

3 Character Bingos: [Willow, Kendra] and [Faith] all by thechosenthree

Meta: [Buffy/Faith and what drives Buffy into all her relationships] by fictiongods

Meta: [the Scoobies] have resentments that have been brewing forever. by rorykillmore

Meta: buffy feels a physical connection to dawn but the blood is just as fake as the memories. by eos-sama

Meta: [both Xander and Willow save Buffy] by watchergiles

Meta: [about Spike x Angel] by xaeyrnofnbe

Meta: [about Giles x Ethan] by eos-sama

Meta: [anti Oz] by lesbianmarrow

Prompt: i wanna write a spuffy fic where it's the first time they're hanging out... by selkiemaidenfae

Headcanon: spanya hookup would be soooooo transcendent in lesbian spike universe btw. by lesbianmarrow

Headcanon: btvs characters’ favorite christmas carols in my (correct) opinion by chrisery-business

Headcanon: [about Spike and Darla] by drusill

Headcanon: [Spike in the UK 70s punk scene] by sspoike

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[buffyfemslash]

Assignments are out for the Buffy Femslash Secret Santa event! 🎉

If you're signed up, check your email to find your assignment. If you have any questions about your assignment, feel free to message me here or email the mod account listed on AO3. Happy creating! 🙌

(Don't forget... gifts are due December 20th! That gives you a few days to edit your gift if you need additional time.)

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If you missed sign-ups and would still like to join into the festivities... You are very welcome to post a work centered around a Buffyverse femslash ship to the exchange collection as a gift to the community! All works submitted to the collection will go live at 11AM EST on December 25th.

[mousedetective]

Sherlock Fam!

So...I am in a “there should be more stuff for the fandom to do” frame of mind right now. And these are things I run and things I would like to run if there’s interest.

(Just a bit of background: I’ve been involved in online fandom since 1998 and while on Livejournal I have run/co-run multiple rounds of five different Big Bangs, two ficathons, one fandom award community, multiple “fic table prompt claim” communities and I also cannot work right now so I have plenty of time online to manage this stuff)

THINGS I ALREADY RUN:

Molly Hooper Appreciation Week (two rounds a year, next round starting in August) / MHAW Fic Exchange (sign-ups going on now)

Sherlolly Secret Santa (sign-ups will start November 1st)

Sherlock Fanworks Awards (not up yet but will start the nominations in November with voting in February; open to anything in the Sherlock fandom aside from TJLC stuff)

THINGS I WANT TO DO:

Mary Watson Appreciation Week

Sherlock Minor Ship Appreciation Week (basically, any ship other than Johnlock and Sherlolly, as I think both are in AO3′s top 50 ships)

Molly Hooper Big Bang

Something similar to a community I was in in the Buffyverse called “You Got The Stones?” for the Sherlock fandom which had prompts submitted by various users and claimed by writers belonging to the group. Could only claim three fics at a time. Any ship/characters were allowed. The wilder the prompt, the better. Writers would submit an application and show they wrote at least 3 different ship (so someone writing Adlock/Sherlolly/Marylock or Johnlock/Mollrenelock/Hoopervan or Mystrade/Mormor/Holmescest would be approved; someone who only writes Warstan would not - no cap on how many authors we have). Would be supplemented by a community on Dreamwidth & Tumblr or be run on AO3 and supplemented with a Tumblr community).

Something for Sherlock femslash, like a mini bang or ficathon during February

Thoughts?

[buffyversesecretsantaex]

Deadline Passed/One Pinch Hit

Thank you all for turning in your fics! One initial pinch hit remains unclaimed; check out the dreamwidth for more information! The exchange will not open until everyone has a gift.

[buffyversesecretsantaex]

Signups now open!

Signups are now open! They will close on Sunday, November 12 2023 at 11:59PM EST (Countdown)

As a reminder, by signing up, you are committing to writing a 1,500 word gift for your recipient, and receiving one in return! You must request and offer a minimum of two relationships/groups. See the full signup rules here.

[buffyversesecretsantaex]

Nominations now open!

Please see the guidelines below before submitting. The tagset is available here. Nominations Close: Friday, October 27 2023 @ 11:59PM EST. Nominations

Each participant may submit 1-15 nominations. Please check if your nomination is already in the tagset!

Please nominate Buffyverse as the fandom for your nominations.

All nominations for this exchange will be processed as relationship tags.

Eligibility

There are no limits on which characters or relationships/groups can be nominated — any character present in either show is allowed. There is no screentime, popularity, or canon requirement, and any "taboo" or "unconventional" pairings are allowed.

Crossovers between Buffy & Angel are allowed.

Character & Relationship Tags

Single characters should be nominated in the format "Solo: Character"

For example, Solo: Buffy Summers

Pairs of two characters in a gen relationship should be nominated in the format "Pair: Character A & Character B"

For example, Pair: Buffy Summers & Willow Rosenberg

Pairs of two characters in a romantic/sexual relationship should be nominated in the format "Pair: Character A/Character B"

For example, Pair: Buffy Summers/Angel

Pairs of three or more characters in a gen relationship should be nominated in the format "Group: Character A & Character B & Character C"

For example, Group: Buffy Summers & Willow Rosenberg & Xander Harris

Pairs of three or more characters in a romantic/sexual relationship should be nominated in the format "Group: Character A/Character B/Character C"

For example, Group: Angel/Spike/Darla/Drusilla

Housekeeping Notes

Nomination questions will be posted separately.

Please let me know if you spot any duplicates!

[buffyversesecretsantaex]

Signups closed/Two initial pinch hits

Hi everyone! Signups have closed, and there are two initial pinch hits. You can claim them by commenting on the Dreamwidth post (make sure to include your ao3 username!). You must be logged in to Dreamwidth to claim -- otherwise we can't write you back!

Click through for more details about these requests. All gifts must meet the exchange's rules/requirements.

PH 1 - Fred/Spike, Fred & Cordelia

PH 2 - Giles/Olivia, Giles & Buffy, Giles/Buffy

[buffyversesecretsantaex]

Buffyverse Secret Santa Exchange 2024

Welcome, or welcome back! We're doing this thing again!

The Buffyverse Secret Santa is a holiday fic exchange focused on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, open to anyone old enough to make an AO3 account. Everyone is welcome, no matter what kind of fic you want to write or recieve, and we hope this exchange will be welcoming to both exchange experts, and newcomers. You don't have to have seen both shows to participate -- there will be an option to select which show(s) you want to write/recieve gifts in.

Every participant will write and recieve a fic of at least 1500 words in their requested/offered fandom with at least one requested/offered character or relationship. All gifts must avoid their giftee's DNWs, and only include Archive Warnings if requested.

As this is an all-ages exchange, there is an additional requirement for all users to tick whether or not they are willing to write/recieve NSFW content. All users under 18 must opt out. Please be honest!

If you're intimidated at all by any of the guidelines, or have any questions, drop us a line! We're here to help, and we swear, it's a fun experience! If you're new to exchanges, there's a (hopefully) helpful guide you can view here that explains many of the terms and processes that show up in an event like this.

2024 Schedule

(all times 11:59 EST)

Nominations Open: Friday, October 18 2024 Nominations Close: Saturday, October 26 2024

Signups Open: Sunday, October 27 2024 Signups Close: Sunday, November 10 2024

Assignments Out: Friday, November 15 2024 Assignments Deadline: Tuesday, December 17 2024

Works Reveals: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Author Reveals: Tuesday, December 31 2024

2024 Collection | Tagset

You can view the full rules and schedule here. All announcements going forward (e.g. when nominations open/close) will be crossposted to both the Dreamwidth and Tumblr, but information such as nomination clarifications and pinch hits will only be posted to the Dreamwidth.

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, October 20th - Monday, October 21st

DAWN: (to Joyce) They were talking about me, just like everybody is. XANDER: Again, not so much. In fact, none. ANYA: We were talking about sex. I mean, you know us, sometimes we like to pretend stuff- JOYCE: Um... XANDER: Anya! ANYA: You know, like, say there's a fireman, or a shepherd- BUFFY: You know what? Let's not have this exchange of images right now. DAWN: Oh. Right. Of course. Can't let Dawn hear anything. (angry) Fine. I'm just gonna go to bed. That way I won't accidentally get exposed to, like, words.

~~Blood Ties~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

A Horrorshow outtake by vampbrat (Angel & Spike, M)

California by drusillagirl (Faith/OC, not rated, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, child sexual abuse - not explicit)

maybe next time by rapunzelvangogh (Giles & Tara, G)

Of Things to Never Come by hedonistic_opportunist (Buffy/Faith, Spike, G)

Your Worst Nightmare by scaryfangirl2001 (Xander/Spike, M)

Buffy: I caught Dawn smoking! by aphony-cree (Buffy, Dawn, Spike, worksafe)

any advice for how to convince my mom to let me go to the dingoes gig...? by anonymous, sunnydale-high-school-rumors (Sunnydale inhabitants, worksafe)

Mr. DJ by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Officiant by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Forgiveness Doesn't Come Easy, Ch. 39 by slaymesoftly (Buffy/Spike, R)

BtVS : Judgement Day - Chapter 1 by AntonioCC (Terminator crossover, Buffy, Dawn, Willow, Xander, Riley, Sam, not rated)

Sending My Love from The Other Side of the Apocalypse - Chapter 1 by cawthraven (Buffy/Spike, Explicit)

Into Thin Air, Ch. 6 by Leighroyal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Forgiveness Doesn't Come Easy, Ch. 39 by slaymesoftly (Buffy/Spike, R)

The Degradation of Duality [Series Part 2] Ch. 57 by Ragini (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Mysterious Destinies, Ch. 15 by EnchantedWillow (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Stupid Thing, Ch. 7 by Misti (Buffy/Spike, R)

Be Back Before Dawn, Ch. 9 by Blissymbolics (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Fury of the Fallen, Ch. 6 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Sold Out, Ch. 3 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

reciprocity, Ch. 8 by HappyWhenItRains (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Sending My Love from The Other Side of the Apocalypse, Ch. 1 by cawthraven (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

His Last Slayer, Ch. 1 by VoronaFiernan (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

In the Shadows, Ch. 1 by Willow91 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Just Two Lost Souls, Ch. 1 by Holly (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

A Wish for Dawn, Ch. 1 by floralirony (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

The Circle of Scooby, Ch. 16 by redjacobson (Boondock crossover, Xander/Cordelia/Tara, Buffy/Willow, Giles/Jenny, Kendra/Oz, FR15)

Hellmouth Munchkins: A Slayerette's Fiction, Ch. 6 by JoshuAB (Munchkins fusion, Willow, Scoobies, FR18)

A Man in Shadow, Ch. 1 by Zab Jade (Buffy & Spike, 13+)

Viral, Ch. 8 by Harlow Turner (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Gifset: Buffy and Spike in seasons 2-4 by clarkgriffon (worksafe, flashing gif)

Tara drawings by juette (worksafe)

Manip: A song for the harsher moments by spyder-baby (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Doodles by loseremzo (Buffybot, Spike, worksafe)

A Buffy sketch by spacemonolithart (Buffy, worksafe)

Drawings by tiaragloryart (Buffy, Spike, Angel, worksafe, some swearing)

Meme: Angel Iceberg Chart by Ahmedgorshybluth (worksafe)

Painted pumpkin: one of the Gentlemen by the_belle_jar (worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

I think it’s pretty clear that Andrew Wells is in Season 7 too much.... and yet [Storyteller] by coraniaid

ATS 304 - Carpe Noctem | Another Buffy Podcast

[Recs & In Search Of]

buffyversesecretsantaex mods have a question for the nominator who submitted "The Angel Investigations Polycule"

authenticriver recommends a high quality video of Buffy 100th Episode Celebration

[Community Announcements]

Buffyverse Secret Santa Gift Exchange nominations are open until Saturday, October 26

Buffyverse Secret Santa Gift Exchange nominations are open until Saturday, October 26

[Fandom Discussions]

weight of the world: I love willow taking charge when buffy is out by camellcat

aktuachlly mister mayor a slayer would never be up for murder one after u.s. v. anderson by just-about-nothing

i like to think that buffy and angel and willow and oz go on double dates by lowliet

[whedon's avengers writing is one giant buffyverse episode he wrote using marvel characters] by theaestheticmerchant

The names that Spike used when he was talking to Buffy ever since he realized he’s in love with her by thequeenofsastiel

I really love that Spike stopped calling Buffy “Slayer” by thequeenofsastiel

Spuffy is great because it’s so predator/prey but... by angelofthe2000s

So Riley told Buffy she's one hell of a woman... by jjmorelikeotp

A take on 6x19 [Seeing Red] Buffy/Spike by nicollekidman and elysianholly

The most insane part of the 'rank, arrogant amateur speech'... by duckwnoeyes

Anya’s *actual* worst fear [anti Xander/Dawn] by fang3d4

rating btvs ships: part 1 (bangel - critical opinion, spuffy, tillow, spangel) by captivebf

I understand that Buffy might have felt like she needed to forgive herself for how she acted in S6 but the truth is that she didn't do anything wrong by jjmorelikeotp

Any Angel Reference That You Have Heard Before [in movies and TV shows] by Ahmedgorshybluth

I love that Wolfram and Hart exists by GlitterViking1

Main characters' very last word on the show by francis2395

If you were a vengeance demon what would be your raison d'être? by Writefrommyheart

For those of you who watched the show live, what was the fan reaction like when Willow came out to Buffy? by mssleepyhead73

Why were there no older potentials? (Season 8) by Uncle-TMan

Joyce's art gallery by GraphicDesigner84

Finally got to the infamous episode of season 7 [Empty Places] by Olivia_VRex

S5:E17 Forever [color symbolism] by brnhnr

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Buffy just went on sale on the Apple TV / iTunes store - via winedarkindigo

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[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, September 27th

Doyle: So, you got everyone figured out, huh? Cordelia: Not everyone. I mean you I don’t get. Doyle: Me? Cordelia: Yeah, I mean, what’s with those vision things of yours? Doyle: They’re messages I get, you know from the higher powers, whoever they may be. You know, it’s my gift! Cordelia: If that was my gift, I’d return it. I mean you get those headaches, and you do this bleh thing with your face.

~~Lonely Hearts~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

The Stranger At My Fireside by vampbrat (Spike/Drusilla, E)

Lovers To Friends by Spikelover4ever (Buffy/Spike, T)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Shadowed Suspicion, Chapter 343 by madimpossibledreamer (Ensemble, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure crossover, T)

Aegis, Chapter 19 by dogbertcarroll, Narsil (Xander, multiple crossovers, T)

Season 1, Episode 12: Play it Again, Chapter 4 (complete!) by Emcee (Connor, Andrew, Lorne, T)

Buffyy the Vampire Slayer: A Bad Weeks Sleep, Chapters 1-4 (complete!) by Muhabba (Buffy/multiple characters, E, warning: rape/non-con)

Buffy sequel series, Chapter 1 by DarkReeper87 (Scoobies, G)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 2, Chapter 1-3 (complete!) by demolition18 (Buffy movie sequel, T)

Into Thin Air, Chapter 5 by Leighroyal (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

The Neighbor's Point of View, Chapter 134 by the_big_bad (Buffy/Spike, PG)

The Degradation of Duality [Series Part 2], Chapter 53 by Ragini (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Lost in Desolation, Chapter 11 (complete!) by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Mysterious Destinies, Chapter 11 by EnchantedWillow (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Troubling Deaf Heaven, Chapter 6 by JuneCurry (Buffy/Spike, R)

Unholy Matrimony, Chapter 6 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

A White Knight Amongst The Stars, Chapter 2 by Cdog (Xander, Stargate crossover, FR21)

Perception, Chapter 5 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, G)

Enchanted Dawn, Chapter 3 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Buffy/Spike by novivi (worksafe)

Artwork: School Hard Buffy & Spike by smoochiekissies (worksafe)

Fanvid: BTVS|| All I know So Far by Lottie

Fanvid: spike & buffy - skyfall by Giulia Wonderwall

Fanvid: Buffy & Spike ~ These Beautiful Things by Dacy Toxic

Fanvid: buffy & angel; the word 'love' by lostlcve

Fanvid: Buffy Summers - Bird Set Free - w/ Angel, Riley & Spike by MissNikkie

Fanvid: "I'm Not Yours Anymore" - Buffy, Angel & Spike by MissNikkie

Fanvid: Buffy Summers ~ Sit Still, Look Pretty by MissNikkie

Fanvid: Angel and Buffy Tribute circa 2001 by Jeffrey Bailey

Fanvid: Buffy Summers - Small Town Girl by juliaroxs241 (vidder also posted several other vids)

Fanvid: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3 Opening Credits (Charmed Style) by Rotten Lemonade

Fanvid: Buffy and Spike - I’m gonna love you like I’m gonna lose you by Naki-a Littlejohn

[Reviews & Recaps]

Video: Bring on the Night-Slayer Sunday by Jane Talks Buffy

Video: S4E06: Wild at Heart by One Girl in All the World

Video: Buffy 2.17 Passion by Jen Katz and Ryan Something

Video: Granny REVIEWS BTVS 1.1 by grannyandthegeek

Podcast: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1 Episode 7 - Angel Audio-only by Sh*t 90s Shows Taught Me

Podcast: Potential S7 E12 Buffy and the Art of Story by Lisa M. Lilly

Podcast: Slayer Talk 56: Earshot by Massive Late Fee

Podcast: Buffy S7E11: Showtime by Booze & Buffy

Podcast: Episode 128: Older and Far Away by Myth Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast

Podcast: Buffy 2.18 Killed by Death by Once More: A Rewatch Podcast

[Recs]

Fic Rec: Wallflower by Girlytek (Buffy/Spike, R) recced by flowspuffy

A quick vid rec for my fellow Buffy fans by educatedinyellow

Dawn centric fanfic recommendations by Wickie_Stan_8764

[Community Announcements]

2024 Schedule and Rules by Buffyverse Secret Santa

2024 Nomination Guidelines by Buffyverse Secret Santa

LONELY PROMPTS WEEK :: 27 SEPTEMBER § DAY 5 by comment_fic

Buffyverse Secret Santa Gift Exchange 2024 by buffyversesecretsantaex

[Fandom Discussions]

what if the vampire invitation thing where vampires can’t enter a home only applies for actually trying to enter? by confusedguytoo

Wesley and Fred dating by oveliagirlhaditright

could you imagine a season five of angel if they wrote it like it was the last season? by figsandfandoms

cordy and connor sleeping together is probably the worst and the most interesting thing in season 4 by all-seeing-ifer

my cordy thoughts by all-seeing-ifer

POLL: Who is the better whumpee? Spike Angel by just-a-little-whump

What if Angel had shut down Wolfram&Hart by redskinsguy

Does anybody have a favourite [AtS] line that sticks out in their mind? by bettysketty97

SpikexFred is a top tier platonic relationship by DevilManRay

Buffy Slayer Popup in Chicago review by Boollish

Angel to buffy is like the last Airbender to legend of Korra [a downgrade] by Lil-Hall

What misconceptions did you have about the show before you watched it? by p-u-n-k_girl

spike and dru remain iconic No_Performance223

Does anyone else wait to re-watch Buffy during October?? by PlanetHunter23

Buffy on Tubi by SoapNugget2005

What movie do you think Buffy and Angel watched in Enemies? by ucwhaticthick

Why are some people so opposed to living in a fantasy world? by notsosprite

How dangerous is the average Vampire? by Technical-Web6152

Hairstyles and an anime influence? by Artistic-Computer140

Does Glory have any redeeming qualities whatsoever? by AndrewHeard

Video: 10 Strongest Buffy the Vampire Slayer Demons, Ranked by Zeliard

Video: 10 Easter Eggs You Might've MISSED In Buffy! by Weirdly Beloved

Video: 🧛🏼‍♀️Buffy Season 3: Things nobody talks about 🤨 by Crysta Grim

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[buffyversesecretsantaex]

Announcing the Buffyverse Secret Santa Exchange 2023!

Hello and welcome, friends!

The Buffyverse Secret Santa is a holiday fic exchange focused on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, open to anyone old enough to make an AO3 account. Everyone is welcome, no matter what kind of fic you want to write or recieve, and we hope this exchange will be welcoming to both exchange experts, and newcomers. You don't have to have seen both shows to participate -- there will be an option to select which show(s) you want to write/recieve gifts in.

Every participant will write and recieve a fic of at least 1500 words in their requested/offered fandom with at least one requested/offered character or relationship. All gifts must avoid their giftee's DNWs, and only include Archive Warnings if requested.

As this is an all-ages exchange, there is an additional requirement for all users to tick whether or not they are willing to write/recieve NSFW content. All users under 18 must opt out. Please be honest!

If you're intimidated at all by any of the guidelines, or have any questions, drop us a line! We're here to help, and we swear, it's a fun experience! If you're new to exchanges, there's a (hopefully) helpful guide you can view here that explains many of the terms and processes that show up in an event like this.

2023 Schedule

(all times 11:59 EST)

Nominations Open: Sunday, October 15 2023 Nominations Close: Friday, October 27 2023

Signups Open: Saturday, October 28 2023 Signups Close: Sunday, November 12 2023

Assignments Out: Friday, November 17 2023 Assignments Deadline: Sunday, December 17 2023

Works Reveals: Sunday, December 24, 2023 Author Reveals: Sunday, December 31 2023

2023 Collection | Tagset

You can view the full rules and schedule here. All announcements going forward (e.g. when nominations open/close) will be crossposted to both the Dreamwidth and Tumblr, but information such as nomination clarifications and pinch hits will only be posted to the Dreamwidth.

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, October 29th

Willow: A time-honored classic! (holds up a ghost costume) Buffy: Okay, Will, can I give you a little friendly advice? Willow: It's not spooky enough? Buffy: It's just... you're never gonna get noticed if you keep hiding. You're missing the whole point of Halloween. Willow: (smiles) Free candy? Buffy: It's come as you aren't night. The perfect chance for a girl to get sexy and wild with no repercussions.

~~Halloween~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Trust by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

A gift for Buffy by Sapphire77 (Xander & Spike, Spike/Buffy, T)

Not a dark prince by Stand_with_Ward_and_Queen (Angel & Spike, T)

The Granny Slayer by stelladonna (OC, Buffy, Giles, T)

Imagine Losing your virginity to Rupert Giles by what_immortal (Giles/Reader, rated E by author but is not explicit)

The First Annual Spooky Scoobie Party by acekoomboom (Buffy/Spike, anthology rated NC-17)

Cold Comfort by scratchmeout (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Hardships by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, collection rated R)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Forgiveness Doesn't Come Easy, Ch. 1 by slaymesoftly (Buffy/Spike, NSFW)

John and Buffy series, part 1-4 by Slaymesoftly (Buffy/Spike, rating ranges from G to M)

New York - Chapter 1-2 crossposted by drsquidlove (Xander/Giles, M)

Plenty of Fish, Ch. 16 by all_choseny (Buffy/Spike, PG)

L'amore troverà la via, Ch. 14 by Violette-Milka (Buffy/Spike, NC-17, in French)

Willing Slave, Ch. 39 (COMPLETE!) by Sigyn (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

It's Easy Time, Until It's Not, Ch. 28 by hulettwyo (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)

Under The Rubble, Ch. 55 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Twice Broken, Thrice Burnt, Ch. 17 by ClowniestLivEver (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Closure, Ch. 19 by The Danish Bird (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

New Normal, Ch. 21 by holetoledo (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)

Destiny or Choices Made? Ch. 21 by charmed4lifekaren (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Where Clocks Don't Tick, Ch. 4 by Willow91 (Buffy/Spike, R)

When Anne met Spike, Ch. 4 by To Be Hers (Buffy/Spike, G)

Spike v. Logic, Ch. 3 by Soulburnt (Buffy/Spike, R)

56 Hours, Ch. 3 by Soulburnt (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Hell Hath No Fury, Ch. 1 by the_big_bad (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Uncontrollable Urges, Ch. 1 by bewildered (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)

56 Hours, Ch. 3 by Soulburnt (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

The Magic of Sunnydale, Ch. 2 by Buffyworldbuilder (Harry Potter crossover, Buffy, ensemble, FR15)

Twice Broken, Thrice Burnt, Ch. 17 by ClowniestLivEver (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Autumnal Shorts, Ch. 28 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Gifset: A Witchy Quote from Tara by charmedslayer (worksafe)

Manip: Cozy little tomb with a view by moirabarrie (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Manips: Spike and Buffy picked each other's costumes for Halloween by MoiraBarrie (Buffy, Spike, almost worksafe - sexy costumes but only moderate nudity)

Comic: Told ya! by Axell (NC-17)

Vampire cosplay (game face makeup) by GHBoyette ()

[Reviews & Recaps]

[The whole doomed alternate universe angle in The Wish] by coraniaid

I think Amends is pretty good by coraniaid

[David Boreanaz' face acting in Halloween] by thesearemycurrentobsessions

Little gems - BtVS Season 1 by Stoney and Priceless

Seeing Red S6 E19 (Buffy and the Art of Story Podcast) by Lisa Lilly

[Recs & In Search Of]

Top 5 Late 2022 Works recced by yourlibrarian

5 great 2023 Summer of Giles fics recced by sparrow2000

5 great 2023 vids from SlayerVid recced by sparrow2000

[Community Announcements]

Signups are now open for Buffyverse Secret Santa

The Original IWRY Marathon could use a lot more people signing up

Signups are now open for Buffyverse Secret Santa Gift Exchange

[Fandom Discussions]

The striking difference between Cordelia and Buffy (and therefore between Cangel and Bangel) and a fanvid rec by girl4music

Worst act by a Hero? by The Whirlwind and others

Does anyone else just not like Fred? by ThrowAwayFoodMood

Is there an ideal "jumping off" point for Angel? by ChildrenOfTheForce

What Buffy episodes don't feel like Buffy episodes? by breakfastisconfusing

Giles - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Part 4 (Season 3) by flow

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

James Marsters & Juliet Landau Hal-Con 2023 Reports, Pics & Videos via jamie_marsters

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[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, October 6

PAT: (inhales) Well, between, uh, (exhales) your situation and reading 'Deep End of the Ocean', she was, uh, she was just a wreck. You can imagine. (Buffy gives her a thin smile and a weak nod.) PAT: Anyway, I'm off. We're-we're making empanadas in my Spanish class tonight. (giggles) You go be with your mom. You two need to rebond.

~~Dead Man's Party~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

On Patrol With Giles by PetraMustafina (Buffy/Giles, E)

Fresh Death by naoa-ao3 (Darla, unrated)

the willow and tara scene from entropy, but extended... by tara-maclay-is-still-alive-guys (Willow/Tara, unrated)

[Chaptered Fiction]

If You Can't Say Anything Nice... - Ch. 1 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, M)

The Super Slayers - Ch. 1-2 by TheBatmanPersona (Buffy/Faith, T) COMPLETE!

Homecoming - Ch. 1-17 by BuildMeUpButtercup_x (Buffy/Angel, M) COMPLETE!

If There's a Hell Below - Ch. 4 by Michaelt (Buffy, Scoobies, T) COMPLETE!

Stained - Ch. 9 by lonegunga1 (Buffy, Scoobies, X-Files xover, T) COMPLETE!

Belle South - Ch. 3-21 by Sunalso (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) COMPLETE!

If You Can't Say Anything Nice... - Ch. 1 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Ethan Rayne, Watcher - Ch. 2 by Desicat (Buffy/Spike, PG)

Goodbye to Everything That I Knew - Ch. 2 by fortes775 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Presumably Dead Arm - Ch. 21 by tragic (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

The Neighbor's Point of View - Ch. 49 by the_big_bad (Buffy/Spike, PG)

A Marriage of Inconvenience - Ch. 10 by all_choseny (Buffy/Spike, R)

Autumnal Shorts - Ch. 5-6 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, R)

Wraith - Ch. 2 by simmony (Buffy/Spike, R)

What the Drabble? - Ch. 18 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, R)

A Marriage of Inconvenience - Ch. 10 by all_choseny (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Diorama: Sometimes the fun of miniature making is capturing... by thegothicalice (Buffy bedroom with video, worksafe)

Moodboard: buffy x faith by purgeshubble (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)

Comic: Paul Gadzikowski's The Hero of Three Faces [preview panel] by paulgadzikowski (Giles, worksafe)

Artwork: teeny doodle by spikedru (Anya, worksafe)

Icons: Darla — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, S01E07 (1997) by slashericons (Darla, worksafe)

Icons: TJ MIKELOGAN'S HALLOWEEN 2023 EVENT DAY 5: A Halloween TV show... by scarecrowmax (Anya, Buffy, Giles, Willow, worksafe)

Edit: hey, red. what you got in that basket, little girl? — weapons. by roykentt (ensemble, worksafe)

Gifset: DRUSILLA IN WHAT’S MY LINE? PART I i— i need to change miss edith. by detectivedawnsummers (Drusilla, Spike, worksafe)

Artwork: Becoming One by cawthraven (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Artwork: The Basket by Dirtyaim (Buffy, worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

PODCAST: Episode 106: Intervention by Myth Taken BTVS

[Community Announcements]

Announcing the Buffyverse Secret Santa Exchange 2023! by Buffyverse Secret Santa

[Fandom Discussions]

BTVS 2.07 | ATS 2.10 "My mummy used to sing me to sleep at night... by whatisyourchildhoodtrauma

Do you think David Boreanaz is an unappreciated actor? by we-pay-for-everything

The first character I fell in love with: Willow... by tara-maclay-is-still-alive-guys

One of the worst things about season 7 is Buffy saying she'd kill Dawn... by gh-0-stcup

[Oz is Willow's Cool Boyfriend] by coraniaid

Buffy the character ages 15 years over the course of the show. by doublydeadgirl

Do you guys think this is true? [script direction discussion] by Ficfan2998

While I still think season 4 was bad, I'm starting to understand... Connor/Jasmine by greetings-feline

underrated Cordelia lines? by illvria

Do you think slayers get an extra special kind of heaven? by ughitscharlie

Spike and Buffy are Soulmates by GraxelDeBaudre

Cordelia and Angel are soulmates [Angel thread] by GraxelDeBaudre

Cordelia and Angel are soulmates [Buffy thread] by KHGOB13

POLL: Who had the saddest crying to the death of their significant other? [MAJOR SPOILERS] by jdpm1991

POLL: Favorite little bad. by Small_Sundae_4245

POLL: Favourite big bad? by gwendolyn-post

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Video: Audible BTS tiktok via shinisenko

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