Five Fascinating Post-Series Yarns of Many Chapters (Spuffy)

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

I am in awe of writers who can keep it up over the long haul. I bow to those who can do so, and make it interesting and in character, with pacing and dynamism, and who manage to throw in something unforgettable. So, before I forget:

Forget and Smile by missmurchison R, at the end
After the NFA-battle, Spike shanshues, but loses all memory of being a vampire and of his former friends and allies. They don’t forget him, however, and Willow whisks him off to teach at her new School for Slayers in Iowa, where he fascinates and terrifies the students. When Buffy drops in for a visit, what will it take to keep her from playing the martyr and walking away? Could it be… a llama? Sweet, funny, exciting and sexy.

Restoration by msclawdia PG-13
Spike/William and Angel/Liam both shanshu after the NFA battle, and their demons are no more. Feeling like a new man, William chooses to continue in the battle against the forces of evil, as a Watcher. Knowing that Buffy loved Spike (not William), and buffeted by the demands of their jobs, they remain friends, but at a distance. All is copacetic, until a terrible tragedy forces Buffy underground. William and Willow put everything they've got into discovering a way to defeat the new threat, even calling on long-lost family members. A beautiful, moving, and romantic tale, not to be missed.

Debriefing Dana / Slayer Memories by hello_spikey PG-13, but intense
After Dana makes it back to Slayer Central, every effort is made to help her understand her new situation. But she knows something Buffy doesn't: Spike is alive. A story of mystical complexity, as many of the past Slayers are closer to the surface in Dana than in any other Slayer, ever. Scary, frustrating, and wonderful.

None Other Than You by tibialisant - WIP alert, PG-13, so far
Buffy is semi-retired in LA, running a dojo, living with a nice guy, and enjoying the benefits of home-ownership. Until a disturbing incident with a creepier-than-normal vampire leads her to start asking questions. Like: “Was that Spike that just saved my ass? Why didn’t he say hello?” As she digs, she finds many things under the surface, most of them unpleasant. However, there is also a shirtless Spike in her basement, hiding from William the Bloody groupies. How many runs for “raspberry syrup” can she make before her boyfriend gets suspicious? Oops! Too late!

Decoy by Isabel - WIP alert, NC-17, eventually
When Spike discovers a plot by the US Government to frame Buffy for the destruction of Sunnydale, he tries to warn her. Of course, she’s not where she’s supposed to be, and the plot is well-thickened by Ethan Rayne, some nasty vampire relatives, a kidnapped Willow, Illona Costa Bianchi, a recalcitrant Angel, and a cast of dozens. This hasn’t been updated in a few months, but it’s got everything to make it a very satisfying ripping yarn.


This list could have been much, much longer, but many wonderful stories have already been recced. You know who you are girlpire, hello_spikey, herself_nyc, powerofthebook, and shapinglight! Thanks for all the wonderful work that you do!

Comments

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

Great list! Btw, missmurchison does have an LJ.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

Okey dokey, then! From that, I see that hers is technically a 2007 fic, not 2008 as is indicated at her website. Darn!

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

If it was updated in 2008 then it's still eligible. If not, then you can post it at our Classic Recs Weekend in October.

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a wonderful list. I've only read 'Forget and smile' that was a gorgeous ,different take on shanshued!Spike that I enjoyed immensely.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

I hope you like the others, as well. And, I hope the WIPs have more chapters, soon! It's a little nerve-racking, as we've all been burned before.

[shapinglight]

Terrific choices. Having said which, I've only read the first.

:rubs hands:

The others look great.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

I don't think you can go wrong with anything by msclawdia. I wish for more meaty stories from her soon. She seems to post in the early Spring, mostly. Have fun!

[debris4spike]

Thanks for those - definately a list I will check out.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

I hope you like 'em! I just realized that Spike is human in two, and another two are unfinished...sigh. Still, they're good stories.

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

ooo... these look interesting! I'm gonna read read read! Anything with Illona in it must be good! :D

And thanks so much for the rec, darling! I blush!

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

I agree! Illona is the dreamiest! And, she's so nice. Heh. Now I think I must write her...

You did a boatload of good post-series fic this year! I'd have listed "Madcap" and "Mad Queen" as well, but I am apparently not alone in my admiration. I'll stop fawning now, and get tough: "See that you keep it up in 2009, Missy! No lollygagging!" Unless the Lolly you are gagging is a Buffyverse one, of course.

[nonothrthnme.livejournal.com]

WOOT!!
XD

thanks for the rec and I am here to say that there will be Nooooo Burning. I will finish. I type sloooowly, but I will finish. Promise. *nods*

and thanks again

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

Whew! I do worry. It's good to know you are on the job. I think what I like most is your little hints in the story that there is a *huge, honking* lot going on that nobody knows about. Gives it a real richness, but it will also make it tough to wrap everything up. Good luck!

P.S.: I hope I didn't give too much away in my description.

[nonothrthnme.livejournal.com]

Hee hee, actually NOTY is just a wee lil thing compared to Spike Reborn, which is my first foray into fanfic (my fif, as it were), and lemme tell ya, THAT one is proving to be tricky, as it has got rather long, and I am hacking as I write to keep the ending more zippity doo. So much I wanted to put in... eyes bigger than stomach, metaphorically speakin'.

But NOTY is muuuuch simpler, believe it or not!

And no, you didn't give too much away at all, not to worry.XD

thanks again

[yourlibrarian]

Your description for that last one is pretty enticing! There are definitely some things I'll have to bookmark for later.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

I think you'll like 'em. Each of them is complex and unique. Just what you want on a cold winter's (or balmy summer's) night.