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[colorfulshepherdstudentmonger]

[iamquiantrelle]

GOLDEN BOY (chapter 2)────── iamquaintrelle

⌗ pairing : trent alexander arnold x black oc

⌗ summary : trent is having a quarter life crisis but will a smart-mouthed girl whip him into shape?

⌗ warnings : 18+ only!! (☁️☔️💕)

⌗taglist: @foreverisntenough, @trentswrld, @trentswhore @cinnaleaf @v6quewrlds @football-and-fanfics @eriks-girl @preetykookie @4ngryssgf @endlessmuse @noturbabe22 @bbgkoo

Tyler was still talking, going on about lighting concepts, but Trent's mind was spinning like he'd just done dizzy penalties.

April fucking Goodplenty.

The girl who'd rinsed him about his accent was apparently some hotshot photographer to the stars. No wonder she wasn't gassed about him being TAA - she probably shot Mbappé in his boxers last week.

"…could really elevate your brand," Tyler was saying. "Show a different side of you, you know? More artistic–"

"I fucked her last night."

Tyler's fork clattered against his plate. "What?"

"Well, almost fucked her." Trent grimaced, remembering. "Got proper mortal on tequila."

"You're taking the piss."

"Swear down." Trent tugged his collar down, revealing the art gallery of hickeys April had left behind. "She's got this mental cat named Pussy–"

"Bruv." Tyler put his head in his hands. "You're telling me you pulled the photographer I've been trying to book for three months? The one who told Nike to fuck off because their concept wasn't 'authentic' enough?"

"…yeah?"

"And you got liquor dick?"

"Oi!" The elderly couple at the next table turned to stare, and Trent lowered his voice. "It weren't just me, she was proper steaming too."

Tyler started laughing, proper belly laughs that had heads turning all over the restaurant. "This is peak. Absolutely peak. The one time your dick decides to go on strike–"

"Listen yeah," Trent cut in, "we can't book her. It'd be weird now."

"Are you mad? This is perfect! She already knows you, innit? Might even give us a better rate–"

"Ty." Trent's voice was serious now. "She proper mugged me off this morning. Slammed the door in my face and everything. Think she'd just take the piss if we tried booking her."

"Or maybe…" Tyler had that look he got when he was plotting something. "Maybe she'd want to finish what you started."

Trent's mind flashed to this morning - April in that silk robe, the way it had gaped open just enough to drive him mental. The absolute violation that would be, her directing him all professional-like while knowing exactly what he looked like in just his boxers.

"Nah." He shook his head. "Find someone else."

"Too late." Tyler's grin was pure evil as he held up his phone. "Already sent the inquiry last week. Got a meeting with her tomorrow."

"You're taking the fucking piss."

"Meeting's at two. Her studio in Shoreditch." Tyler stood up, dropping some notes on the table. "Don't be late."

"I'm not going."

"Yes you are." Tyler's voice had that tone that meant business. "This is exactly what we need for your image right now. Bit of edge, bit of artistry. Show everyone you're more than just the scouse wonderkid."

Trent watched his brother leave, then slumped back in his chair. Fucking hell. Tomorrow was going to be madness.

His phone buzzed - Tyler sending through the studio address. Under it was a message that made his stomach flip:

'She already confirmed btw. Said she's "very interested" in working with you.'

Christ. What had he gotten himself into?

Trent's Range Rover crawled through Shoreditch's narrow streets, his GPS having trouble trying to navigate the one-way system. Warehouse conversions and street art blurred past as his mind wandered to the night before last - to tequila shots and spiced vanilla and yellow-eyed cats named after Bond girls.

"Just round here," Tyler pointed, and Trent pulled up outside a converted factory building. Red brick, massive windows, proper East London trendy.

"Still think this is dead weird," he muttered, killing the engine.

"Stop being a pussy and come on."

The receptionist buzzed them through to a freight lift that looked like something out of a horror film, all exposed metal and dodgy grinding noises. When it finally wheezed to a stop, they stepped out into what had to be April's studio.

And there she was.

Fuck me.

The high-waisted jeans should've been illegal, honestly. Hugging every curve like they were painted on, leading down to these mental heels that had Trent's brain short-circuiting. The cropped jumper showed just enough skin to be professional but still have him thinking very unprofessional thoughts. Her hair was pulled back today, showing off cheekbones that could probably cut glass.

"Tyler," she smiled, all business now. "And… Trent. Nice to see you both."

The way she said his name had him remembering exactly how it sounded when she'd been leaving those marks on his neck. Speaking of which…

"Still sporting those love bites, I see," she smirked, gesturing for them to follow her into what looked like a meeting room. "Rough weekend?"

"Something like that," he managed, trying not to stare at her ass as she walked ahead of them. But fucking hell, those jeans were criminal.

The meeting room was all exposed brick and vintage furniture, mood boards covering one wall. April perched on the edge of the table, crossing those legs like she knew exactly what she was doing to his mental state.

"So," she began, pulling up some images on her laptop. "I've got some concepts I think could work really well. Break away from the usual footballer shoot - no watches, no posing with cars. Something more… raw."

Tyler leaned forward, interested. "Go on."

"I'm thinking black and white, minimal styling. Really strip everything back." She turned her laptop around, showing similar shoots she'd done. "Some torso shots, maybe even full nude–"

"What?" Trent choked out.

"Nothing gratuitous," she continued like he hadn't spoken. "All very tasteful. Think Greek sculpture vibes. Show the athletic form, the power, the vulnerability…"

"Nah," Trent shook his head. "No chance."

"Why not?" Those eyes fixed on him, challenging. "Scared?"

"I'm not scared," he bristled. "Just don't fancy getting my kit off for your camera, do I?"

"Wouldn't be the first time you've stripped for me though, would it?"

Tyler's eyebrows shot up as Trent felt his face heat. "That was different–"

"Was it?" She tilted her head, that infuriating smirk playing at her lips. "Because I seem to remember you being quite… willing."

"We'll think about it," Tyler cut in smoothly, ever the professional. "Maybe start with something less… exposed? Build up to it?"

April shrugged, standing up. "Your call. But I think you're missing an opportunity here. Could be something special."

As they headed for the lift, she called out: "Oh, and Trent? Might want to invest in some turtlenecks. Those marks look proper savage. Almost like you ran into a vampire or something."

"That what you are then? A vampire?"

Her laugh echoed through the studio - an unfiltered belly laugh that had him staring. Head thrown back, eyes crinkled, nothing like her professional photographer persona. Something in his chest did a weird flip.

"You're mental, you know that?" he said, but he was grinning despite himself.

"So I've been told." She winked - actually winked - and disappeared back into her office.

Outside, Tyler was already on his phone, probably lining up their next meeting. "That went well."

"Well?" Trent spluttered. "She wants me naked!"

"Not straight away though. We can build up to it–"

"I'm not getting my dick out for art, Ty!"

"No one said anything about your dick," Tyler grinned. "Unless… you thinking about showing her that too?"

"Shut up."

"Nah but seriously," Tyler pocketed his phone, turning to face him. "Did you see those other shots she showed us? Proper sick. Could really change how people see you."

Trent leaned against his car, thinking about it. The photos had been amazing - athletes looking powerful but vulnerable at the same time. Nothing sleazy about it. But still…

"She's just going to take the piss the whole time."

"Maybe that's what you need though?" Tyler raised an eyebrow. "Someone who doesn't treat you like TAA, Liverpool's golden boy. When was the last time someone actually challenged you properly?"

Never, if he was being honest. Even Sophie had just tried to mold him into what she thought he should be. But April… she seemed dead set on doing the opposite.

"Plus," Tyler added with a smirk, "think you might be into it a bit."

"What?"

"The way she mugs you off. Saw your face when she was giving it the big one about being scared. You proper love it."

"Fuck off," Trent laughed, but his neck felt hot. Was he actually into being challenged like that? The way she'd rinsed him about everything, how she kept him on his toes…

Christ. Maybe he did have a thing for it.

"Just think about it," Tyler said, already walking to the passenger side. "Meeting's in the diary for next week. Wear something nice."

Trent watched his brother disappear inside the car, then looked back up at the studio windows. Through the massive panes of glass, he could just make out April's silhouette, bent over her desk reviewing something.

Those fucking jeans though.

Maybe one more meeting wouldn't hurt.

Liverpool's training ground was freezing, typical January weather making everyone's breath visible in the air. Trent tugged at his high-neck base layer, grateful for the excuse of the cold to cover up April's artwork. Two days later and the marks were still there, like she'd been trying to brand him or something.

"Again!" Slot's voice carried across the pitch. "Press higher, Trent! Control that space!"

He pushed forward, finding that pocket between the defensive line in the practice match. The ball came to his feet like it was on a string - muscle memory from thousands of repetitions. One touch, two touch, whipped cross to Nuñez who buried it in the top corner.

"Better! Take five, lads!"

Trent grabbed his water bottle and phone from his bag, dropping onto one of the benches. His thumb opened Raya automatically - sad behavior really, but he couldn't help himself. Been glued to it since New Year's, swiping through posh girls and influencers without really seeing them.

Until.

"You're fucking joking," he muttered, nearly dropping his phone.

There she was. April Goodplenty, 27, verified profile with that little blue tick. Her first photo was something artistic - all shadows and angles, showing off those cheekbones that could probably slice bread. The next one had her on some beach in Bali, wearing this tiny white bikini that had his throat going dry. Then one of her working, camera in hand, tongue caught between her teeth in concentration.

The bio though: "If your profile's got you in a watch and suit, save us both the time and swipe left xx"

Trent snorted. Course she'd have that energy on here too.

His thumb hovered over her profile. Would she even swipe right on him? Probably saw him as just another job now. Plus there was that whole… liquor dick situation. Total violation that was.

Fuck it.

He swiped right just as Slot's whistle pierced the air.

"Let's go! Set piece drills!"

Back to work then. He jogged back onto the pitch, trying to focus on football instead of wondering if she'd match with him. They ran through corner routines, free kick patterns, all the stuff that should've had his full attention. But his mind kept drifting to spiced vanilla and burgundy nails and that laugh that made his chest do weird things.

"Trent!" Slot's voice snapped him back. "You're dropping too deep again!"

Get it together, lad.

By the time training finished, he was tired. The shower felt biblical, hot water washing away the January chill. He wrapped a towel around his waist and another around his neck to hide the love bites, heading for his locker when his phone lit up with a notification.

New match on Raya.

His heart actually skipped. What was he, twelve?

But there she was - April Goodplenty had swiped right. And she'd already sent a message:

"You get one second chance. Don't fuck it up."

His first thought was "Yes ma'am" but that felt a bit… eager. Instead, he sent back a salute emoji, trying to play it cool while his brain was doing cartwheels.

Right then. Where the fuck do you take a girl who thinks fancy restaurants are dead and probably knows every hipster spot in London?

He opened Google, typing "unique date ideas Liverpool" before deleting it immediately. Nah, that was basic. She'd see right through that.

What about… he thought back to her flat. All those vinyls, the art everywhere. The way her eyes lit up when she was taking the piss out of his accent.

Maybe he did have an idea. Something properly scouse, but make it interesting. Show her his Liverpool, not the sanitized version he usually showed girls like Sophie.

His fingers hovered over the keyboard, a grin spreading across his face. Oh yeah. This could work.

Now he just had to not fuck it up.

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Two-all against Man United felt like a kick in the teeth. Trent's yellow card was still burning him up - such a soft call from the ref after Rashford went down like he'd been shot. The crowd had lost it, Anfield turning into a cauldron of noise as Man United's number ten rolled around like he was auditioning for the Olympics.

The gaffer had given them the "point's a point" speech in the dressing room, but it didn't help the taste of ash in his mouth. Should've had that game wrapped up in the first half - hit the post twice, had a penalty shout waved away. Then Bruno's equalizer in the 89th minute... violation that.

And now he had to somehow get his head right for this date.

He'd picked Baltic Market - bit different from his usual spots, proper Liverpool but with an edge. Street food stalls, local artists, that indie record shop in the corner that reminded him of April's flat. No fancy tablecloths or sommeliers giving it the big one about wine pairings. Just real Liverpool culture, the kind tourists never got to see.

His phone buzzed - probably Tyler asking about the match. But nah, just his mum sending another article about his yellow card. Christ, did everyone have an opinion these days?

"This better work," he muttered, checking the time again. Seven minutes late. Maybe she'd ghosted. Wouldn't be surprised after that meeting, him acting all precious about getting his kit off–

"Didn't expect you to actually pick somewhere decent."

That voice. He turned and… fuck me.

The Balenciaga jumpsuit was doing criminal things to her figure, and those heels had her almost at his height. Her coat was probably worth more than his entire outfit, but she wore it like it was nothing. Those curls though - bouncing with every movement, making his fingers itch to touch them.

"Rough match?" she asked, and he could've kissed her for not going straight into analysis mode like everyone else after a draw.

"Something like that."

"Good thing I know just the cure." She nodded toward the entrance. "Shall we?"

Inside was buzzing - fairy lights strung across the ceiling, music from some local band floating through the air, the smell of about twelve different cuisines mixing together. April's eyes lit up like a kid at Christmas, taking it all in.

"Now this," she said, "is more like it."

They ended up at this Korean street food stall, April going in on some bulgogi fries while telling him about this shoot she did with some rugby player who kept flexing his abs between takes.

"Real tragic," she laughed, licking sauce off her fingers in a way that had his mind going places it shouldn't. "Like mate, I can see them, you don't need to keep pushing them out. Looked like he was having a fit."

"That what you want me to do then? Get my abs out?"

"Please," she rolled her eyes, but he caught the way her gaze flickered to his torso. "Your ego's big enough already. Plus, after that meeting... seems like you're scared of the camera."

"I'm not scared," he bristled. "Just don't fancy having my arse all over magazines."

"Shame," she smirked. "It's quite a nice arse."

Before he could process that, she was already moving on to the next stall, leaving him standing there like an idiot.

They wandered through the market, April stopping to chat with every artist about their work. She knew her stuff too - passionate about it all. Made him think about those art prints in her flat, how everything there had felt intentional. Not like his place with its designer furniture picked out by some interior decorator.

The record shop owner recognized him, but instead of the usual selfie request, he and April got into this massive debate about vinyl pressings that Trent couldn't follow for shit. But watching her get excited about it, those curls bouncing as she gestured, the way her eyes lit up when she found some rare pressing... it was doing something to his chest, making it feel tight in a way that had nothing to do with the match earlier.

"Trent?"

He blinked, realizing he'd been staring. "What?"

"I said, should we get out of here?"

Outside, the Liverpool air was bitter now. April pulled her coat tighter, those curls whipping in the wind, and Trent had to stuff his hands in his pockets to stop himself from reaching out to touch them.

"Listen," she said suddenly, turning to face him. "Let's cut the chase. I'm a busy woman, you're a busy man... so are we trying to fuck each other or are you pussy?"

Trent nearly choked on air. "I- what?"

"You heard me."

"You slammed a door in my face!" he spluttered. "Like, what are you talking about?"

"Sorry," she shrugged, not looking sorry at all. Those eyes were dancing with mischief again. "I saw you giving me the eyes at our meeting. And you swiped right on Raya, so..."

His brain was short-circuiting. This girl was actually mental. Completely off her head. Saying whatever came to mind like she didn't give a fuck about the consequences. And fuck him if it wasn't the most attractive thing he'd ever seen.

"You're actually mad," he said, but he was grinning.

"Maybe." She stepped closer, close enough that he could smell that spiced vanilla again. Close enough to see the flecks of gold in her eyes, the way her lips curved into that smile that spelled trouble. "But I don't see you running."

No, he definitely wasn't running. Not when she was looking at him like that, like she was deciding exactly how she wanted to ruin him. Not when those curls were right there, begging to be touched. Not when everything about her was a challenge he desperately wanted to accept.

"So?" She raised an eyebrow, and he could see the marks she'd left on his neck reflected in her eyes. "What's it going to be?"

The wind whipped around them, carrying the distant sounds of the city - cars honking, music from the market, someone laughing. But all Trent could focus on was the way April was looking at him, those eyes challenging him like always. Making him feel like more than just TAA, Liverpool's golden boy. Making him feel... real.

Fuck it.

"Your place or mine?"

Her smile turned wicked. "Bold of you to assume I'm that easy."

"You literally just asked if-"

"I know what I asked." She took a step back, and he immediately missed her warmth. "But maybe I just wanted to see what you'd say."

Christ. This girl was going to be the death of him.

"See you at the studio next week, Trent," she called over her shoulder, already walking away. "Try not to think about me too much."

He watched her disappear into the night, those curls bouncing with each step, that jumpsuit doing ungodly things to his mind.

Too late for that, wasn't it? He was already in too deep, and they both knew it.

The worst part? He was starting to think he didn't mind at all.

…………tbd

[spot-the-antisemitism]

https://www.tumblr.com/endlessmuse/772765776482549760/i-dont-want-to-be-completely-pessimistic-and-i?source=share

this is the response from the pro palestine crowd.

i am absolutely heartbroken for palestinians. so much destruction and this is the response from the people who pretend to care about them. evil

I mean as much as “Israel destroyed the Palestinians olive trees” is a ecofash nationalist dogwhistle mostly because there are no olives trees in those cities it’s symbolic and a form of superseccionism and poisoned soil is just “jews poisoning wells” but

Op is right there is not much to celebrate, people died and the Likud got a slap on the wrist for killing both Gazans and letting their own citizens die in captivity

“they need doctors not canned goods” there ARE doctors you uneducated brit. “Rebuild their beautiful democracy” lmao hopefully those new schools won’t teach kids to be martyrs that kill Jews but yeah

so actually anon this is mostly compassion

This is what OP is actually sad about, they’re just projecting their depression on Gaza

[endlessmuse]

https://www.tumblr.com/endlessmuse/766707975370964992/i-thought-every-time-id-see-slot-id-feel-this?source=share

Slot said I really take away klopps and give you Kostas, this has to be the season high on minutes played for the Greek scouser.

He’s been phenomenal these past few games !!! He had such a great performance against Brighton and Leverkusen, I’m glad he’s getting a chance to really shine this season

[thelisteningmusician]

MIKE G- Mike check 2 

[voiceovernexus]

Year 2: John and Jade have a little get birthday get together. John's.... not having the greatest time though. 

Introducing: Jacob the Loofah as Dave/Davesprite (https://www.youtube.com/user/TDproduc...) 

The complete cast list can be found here: http://voiceovernexus.tumblr.com/post... 

Read Homestuck at http://www.homestuck.com/ All images, characters, and dialogue belong to Andrew Hussie. This is a non-profit fan adaptation of his work. 

This episode covers pages 5264 to 5307 of the comic. 

Editing: Cory (https://twitter.com/endlessmusings) 

Music Credits can be found in the video description.

[walidfamile]

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Hello every one ♥️

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Some of my favorite Buffy/Giles fics (in no particular order)

The Ties That Bind by thisiszircon

A 'Ripper' in Time by endlessmuse

Ripper is transported into Buffy's first year at College. Suffice it to say, his reckless and violent behavior shake things up in Sunnydale. Adam, King Arthur and Hell. Just another adventure for the Scooby Gang. A mix of Canon and AU. Ripper POV.

Autumnal Equinox by A. Manley Haight (via Wayback Machine)

Buffy has lived much longer than the average slayer and thus has reached a crossroads that not many have been forced to face. She must come of age and there is only one who can help her do this.

A Mile in His Moccasins by Gileswench

When Buffy and Giles switch bodies, they both learn to see things from a different perspective.

Bookends by il-mio-capitano

AU Buffy and Giles set about 5 years after Chosen (No comics happened). Giles is trying to build a new life.

Breathing by Antennapedia  

Power and life. Mages and Slayers. And what Giles did during his months away.

Baby Love by ReniB

Giles returns from England--and just in the nick of time, as the Trio's latest Evil Plan goes awry, returning four of the Scoobies to the little hellions they once were. Can Buffy and Giles--with a little help from Dawn--manage to care for four three-year. 

Everything She Ever Wanted by uwmuggle

A strange amulet, a mumbled wish, and Buffy gets a glimpse into a life she never thought she could have. 

Family Fun by goodolrupes (KrisB)

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Lost by Gail Christison

Buffy and Giles are lost in another dimension and Giles goes into survival mode in their primitive envionment and their relationship undergoes an evolution leading to love and passion.

Monster by il-mio-capitano

Set after Chosen. Giles has disappeared from the group and could be a threat. Buffy isn't sure how much she wants to deal with that problem.

One Mistake Changes Everything by T. Dunn

Buffy is pregnant; Riley has left for South America. Who will step in to help her get through it all? As the title states, mistakes can be a life changing event. What starts as friendship can become something more.

Relativity Series Just Want To Feel Something & Relativity: Don't Lie by Gatergirl79

In the aftermath of sending Angel to hell, Buffy makes a decision that's going to change her and Giles' lives forever.

Uncertain Ground by Littleotter73

Giles and Buffy have not been able to put the events of the past behind them and have chosen not to associate with each other beyond Slayer matters. Can they set their aside their differences and the pain of the past to work together to save Dawn from an evil plot?

Until We Meet Again by A. Heiden

After the demise of Sunnydale, Buffy is free to do as she pleases. She decides to go find Giles, who was deported two years earlier.

The Death Brings Clarity Trilogy by JK Philips (774 pages)

The Slayer is dead.

She leaves behind her friends, her sister, and her Watcher.

He should not be so surprised. He has read the Watchers Diaries, whose pages all end so abruptly. He has been raised and guided towards this destiny since the age of ten. And so he should have known that this moment was inevitable.

But she was not like the others. And in the end, she did not die like the others. Not cut down by her foe in battle, his Slayer sacrificed herself to save her sister and the world. And he is left alone, empty, a lifetimes purpose lying dead atop the rubble before him.

But there is another who can understand his pain, a dark power who will not let this Slayer rest in her grave. And though he believes he has already lost everything with her death, he will learn that he still has more to lose.

The Unbreakable Series by Koala (via Wayback Machine)

What would Season 5 have been like if Buffy had fallen in love with Giles? This series explores that question with an AU retelling of the last half of the season.

and here are some still working (or not) archives

Froxyn's Buffy/Giles Fanfiction

Antennapedia's fanfiction Buffy/Giles

Gileswench - Wench's Tavern (via Wayback Machine)

Koala - KoalasPlace (via Wayback Machine)

Gail Christison - Once More With Feeling

Pythia (mythichistorian) - Warriors and Watchers

WickedFox - Unrequited ~ BtVS Fan Fiction

Archive of Our Own

Buffygiles.com eFiction

Gileszone Archive

Summer of Giles

VLC's Virtual Season Eight by Various Authors

fanfiction.net

The Buffy/Giles Fanfiction Archive (via Wayback Machine)

should be missing something please complete

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, December 27, 2017

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

For Those About To Rock (Faith/Willow, Teen) by beer_good

Diamonds (Buffy/Satsu, Teen) by nowrunalong

catch a boat to england, baby (maybe to spain) (Buffy/Faith, Teen) by nowrunalong

Out of This World (Faith/Tara, Teen) by sunalso

[buffy and faith reconnect. post-season 8] (Buffy/Faith, Teen) by lesbidar

[buffy and satsu, the morning after] (Buffy/Satsu, Teen) by lesbidar

Bad Girls (Buffy/Faith, Not rated) by bjarka99

[Chaptered Fiction]

I Choose You (CHAPTER 10) (Angel, Spike, Angelus, T) by Anga27

Love And Darkness (CHAPTER 1) (Dawn, M) by bloodandbandages

Controlling the Bloodlust: A Vampire Freak's Tale (CHAPTER 10) (Angel, Spike, Buffy, T) by amy-ward-906

Buffy's Christmas Special (CHAPTER 3) (Xander, Buffy, Giles, Willow, T) by endlessmuse

Home for the Holidaze (CHAPTER 1) (Buffy, M) by desraewilson

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: White Christmas (Spike/Willow) by xspike4evax

Artwork: Banners & Manips - Spike Kind of Christmas by nmcil12

Artwork: Buffy the Vampire Slayer by martinvilag

Artwork: just willow being weird by pudimdovos

Icons: 19 buffy summers icons by theslaycr

[Reviews & Recaps]

Buffy Reviewed: Season 11, Issue 09 by harsens-rob

BtVS top 10: #2, Once More with Feeling by dreamsofghostsandstars

PODCAST: S03E21 - Professor Murder - Graduation Day, Part 1 by popculturerolecall

[Recs]

More Links Than A Bag Of Sausages by petzipellepingo

[Fandom Discussions]

hi and welcome to published-after-1066 by published-after-1066

Re: opinion on cordelia chase, whom i know is the love and light of your love by womanaction

Re: opinion on my beloved son Andrew Wells by womanaction

[I have my own headcanon on Bangel...] by royalweirdonj and many

Re: what do you think Buffy would have thought about Connor? by mrsgordo84

BtVS top 10: #1-- The Gift by dreamsofghostsandstars

Re: Your opinion on the best ats episode and the best btvs episode by we-pay-for-everything

Re: Your opinion on why most people prefer btvs to ats by we-pay-for-everything

no one in buffy is straight except riley - a ted talk by valcain

The Vampire Diaries is really making me appreciate the soul vs no soul plot device in Buffy by demandingbillydolls

BtVS top 10: #3-- Restless by dreamsofghostsandstars

I’m rewatching btvs and I always found Cordelia a really interesting character by unluckyrose

PODCAST: 0.12: Santa Barbara, The Mayor, & Nerf Herder by bufferingthevampireslayer

[lynnwriting]

What to Expect

Just case anyone has been wondering, allow me to shed some light. #endlessmusings

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[itsoundsfuture]

Pick of the week: Luca Olivotto - Keep On (Endless Music, EM083) LINK IN BIO or itsoundsfuture.com Endless Music label boss Luca Olivotto steps up with Keep On, his stunning debut album twhich is set to kick off 2019 in style.Italian Olivotto is a former resident of the esteemed Club Chalet in Berlin, and has made his label a fine outlet for independent and beautiful electronic sounds. Always making, playing and releasing music that is creative and original with real character, his productions and sets range from house to melodic techno but always with an air of experimentation.The fantastic album features eleven melodically charged and ready to fire productions that flex their sonic muscles across a backdrop of deep techno, acid house and micro house. The whole thing was made on a Korg Prologue and a TR-08 and carries many usual traits of the Italian producer’s sound, from subtle nostalgia to a fresh contemporary snap.It is the rumbling bass and spine tinglingly delicate synth work of deep roller ‘Satisfaction’ that opens things up with real meaning. The acid laced and expansive ‘Wheel of Fortune’ then brings broken drum rhythms and swiftly paced percussion. The excellent ‘Vienna’ is a dub techno epic, with vast rubber kicks and Detroit soul in the synths that really get you on your toes, while ‘Keep On’ picks up the pace with crisp drum programming and future facing styles.Elsewhere, ‘Consciousness’ strips things back to a warm, dubbier and more heady vibe that is perfect for cosy dance floors, serene cut ‘Black Gloves’ is a warm deep techno masterpiece and ‘Club Horses’ is a moodier piece but with equally majestic melodies and broken drum rhythms and swiftly pacing percussion. Tracklist: Luca Olivotto - Keep On (Endless Music, EM083) 1. Satisfaction 2. Wheel of Fortune 3. Vienna 4. Keep On 5. Deal With It 6. Consciousness 7. Evil Me 8. Black Gloves 9. New Era 10. Club Horses 11. Dazed @LucaOlivotto #LucaOlivotto #KeepOn #EndlessMusic #EM083 #linkInBio #Techno #MelodicTechno #House #DeepHouse — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2AKWyT9

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[sunnydale-digest]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, February 17

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Orlean (Spike/Xander, PG) by forsaken2003

Bushwacked (Spike/Jack Harkness, Torchwood xover, PG-13) by kerkevik-2014

Just Passing (Giles/Wesley, NC-17) by Cayendi

First Steps (Giles/Jenny, G) by The_Eclectic_Bookworm

Attack of the Fluff (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Baphrosia (spuffy_luvr)

inside of you (Dawn/Faith, R) by kneehighs

At the movies (Buffy/Faith, PG-13) by angelandfaith

Untitled drabble (Faith/Tara, Not Rated) by angelandfaith

Untitled drabble (Angel/Cordelia, G) by angelandfaith

Slurpees (Faith/Tara, G) by angelandfaith

In a library (Fred/Willow, G) by angelandfaith

[Chaptered Fiction]

Knight Errant Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Medievalchic

Forward Without Seeing Chapter 3 (Ensemble, R) by queen_insane

Hunger Chapter 13 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by sunalso

Faith's Hopeful Tricks Chapter 10 (Buffy/Faith, PG-13) by Sly_Trickster

Death Mask Chapter 23 (Dawn, Ssmallville xover, PG-13) by xoverfiend. Complete

Welcome to the New Age Chapter 32 (Ensemble, Exalted xover, R) by mabus101

Grey Summers Chapter 9 (Buffy/Christian Grey, Fifty Shades of Grey xover, NC-17) by nikerek

Synchronicity Chapter 114 (Faith/Dean Winchester, Supernatural xover, PG-13) by Authoressinhiding

Faith: The Vampire Slayer Chapter 9 (Faith-centric, PG-13) by xenre

The Watcher's Diary Chapter 109 (Buffy, Giles, PG-13) by endlessmuse

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: 20 Assorted Blue Icons by debris4spike

Fanvid: Ты - моё, я - твоё (Buffy/Alec Lightwood, Shadowhunters xover) by Barbie with a black belt

Fanvid: Uninvited (Buffy/Spike) by Fauxindigo

Podcast: Dusted 156: Not A Moment Too Soon (BtVS 6.13 - Dead Things) by storywonk

Podcast: BtVS S02 E06 - What the Hell-oween - Halloween by popculturerolecall

Podcast: BtVS 2.06: Halloween by bufferingthevampireslayer

Podcast: In the Buff S2E20 "Go Fish" by thementalvacation

[Reviews & Recaps]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 11#4 by gite63

Video: Angel Season 11 Issue #2 Recap & Review by idkmybffjill730

Video: Buffy Season 11 Issue #4 Recap & Review by idkmybffjill730

[Fandom Discussions]

Spike - chip or soul? discussion by rahirah et al.

The Enemy of My Enemy is Probably Playing Pool With Him by rahirah

Spike discussion by buffyconfessions and travllingbunny

About Parker and Buffy’s reaction by buffy-truths and dreamsofghostsandstars

Video: Viewer Feedback: Buffy Season 11 #3 and Angel Season 11 #1 by idkmybffjill730

Video: Buffyverse Discussion: The Cruciamentum by idkmybffjill730

Video: How Buffy convinced me that feelings matter by Christine Killmer

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

Bustle: What 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Would Look Like If It Were Written By 4 Famous Authors by Jayson Flores

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