Top 5 WIPs
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buffyversetop5This list seemed easy to put together at first. What stories do I jump on the moment I see a new installment posted? On the downside (for the list, that is) people kept finishing their WIPs before I could post this! I think this is the fourth iteration already. So, as of today...
(1) The Other Side of the Tracks by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
frimfram - Mature – I half wonder if I shouldn’t call this a crossover, given that the B story involves a not yet successful Arthur Conan Doyle drawn by curiosity to William’s disappearance and Cecily’s mysterious machinations. This is a fascinating look at William’s early days as a new vamp with enjoyable historical detail and some gripping characterization of the relations in his new family.
(2) Temporary byentrenous88 - Teen so far – Xander is working for the Watchers Council post-Chosen. Spike reappears from the amulet, but not in L.A. And he’s not talking – which considering who he is, should be enough of a mystery right there.
(3) Serenity and the Outside Man byjusthuman - Mature – Firefly crossovers seem to be getting popular. This was one of the first I read and I really enjoy the way all the characters have been ringing true, which is particularly important when you’re blending universes. In this case Spike takes on a new job in his long, nomadic life, and his new boss takes on more than he bargained for.
(4) Ring the Bell Backward byst_salieri - Mature – Post-NFA, Spike gets the shansu but it’s not an easy choice, and it has ripple effects on those around him. I like the approach here to his reactions, and there are loads of spot-on character moments, particularly of Spike and Angel’s. Continuation of a Spike/Buffy prequel which should probably be read first. I absolutely loved the way it had them meet again – that’s exactly how ME should have done it too : )
(5) On Parliament Hill - bycalove - Teen - Mostly finished from what I can tell but apparently with a chapter still to come. As the title indicates, a series of vignettes taking place in the same spot over the years in William’s life. A nifty idea and lovely execution.
ETA Why is the star icon all angry? My kitty mood set just seems rather fascinated...
(1) The Other Side of the Tracks by
frimfram - Mature – I half wonder if I shouldn’t call this a crossover, given that the B story involves a not yet successful Arthur Conan Doyle drawn by curiosity to William’s disappearance and Cecily’s mysterious machinations. This is a fascinating look at William’s early days as a new vamp with enjoyable historical detail and some gripping characterization of the relations in his new family. (2) Temporary by
entrenous88 - Teen so far – Xander is working for the Watchers Council post-Chosen. Spike reappears from the amulet, but not in L.A. And he’s not talking – which considering who he is, should be enough of a mystery right there.(3) Serenity and the Outside Man by
justhuman - Mature – Firefly crossovers seem to be getting popular. This was one of the first I read and I really enjoy the way all the characters have been ringing true, which is particularly important when you’re blending universes. In this case Spike takes on a new job in his long, nomadic life, and his new boss takes on more than he bargained for.(4) Ring the Bell Backward by
st_salieri - Mature – Post-NFA, Spike gets the shansu but it’s not an easy choice, and it has ripple effects on those around him. I like the approach here to his reactions, and there are loads of spot-on character moments, particularly of Spike and Angel’s. Continuation of a Spike/Buffy prequel which should probably be read first. I absolutely loved the way it had them meet again – that’s exactly how ME should have done it too : )(5) On Parliament Hill - by
calove - Teen - Mostly finished from what I can tell but apparently with a chapter still to come. As the title indicates, a series of vignettes taking place in the same spot over the years in William’s life. A nifty idea and lovely execution.ETA Why is the star icon all angry? My kitty mood set just seems rather fascinated...
