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velvetwhip.livejournal.com

Being something of an expert on bad days lately, and wanting to contribute to this fabulous community, I decided I would share five stories I always go back and read when I am feeling down. Now those of you who know me don't need the following explanation, but for those who don't... no, these stories will not all be schmoopy fluff. I'm not known as the Queen of Angst for nothing and sometimes what makes me feel better is really, really angsty or even dark!fic. Read on... if you dare:

1) Red Frame, White Light by

sparrow2000: Dark, creepy, and so exquisitely-crafted that it's like a blood red diamond. What is it about? Xander's visit to a 7-11 is anything but a well-lit fest of overpriced snack food. Other than that, all you need to know is that Sparrow does that voodoo that she do so well.

( More Velvet Feel-Good Fic Recs To Follow )

dragonyphoenix

A story I'm currently reading, Off Your Bird's The Darkling, inspired this list. Buffy goes to that demon in Africa to get Spike back. He sends her to NYC in 1970. It's lovely to see their roles reversed, to see Buffy longing for a Spike who's slowly becoming convinced.

( the rest of the fics are sittin on the dock of the bay watching the tide roll away )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

So okay, I tried hard to come up with a theme and that was taking too long so I decided to just post a list of 5 classic stories I go back to and read over and over again. There's fluff and angst and absolutely no thematic or tonal connection between any of these stories - except my love.

1) The Key to Her... Heart? by Purplefeen: What do you get when you mix a witch in a dire predicament, two horny vampires, some alcohol, overcomplicated excuses and schemes, and the Scooby Gang? Well, what you get here is a delightfully sexy, fun-filled romp featuring Willow, Spike, Angel, and a lot of naughtiness. Guaranteed to bring you joy... if you're over 18, that is. This one is NOT for the kiddies.

( Click to see the rest )

sunalso.livejournal.com

Don't fall over dead, I actually do read other pairings occasionally! (AO3 links this time)

( Fics, Not Candy, Sorry! )

sparrow2000.livejournal.com

Last year in the classic recs season I challenged myself to rec some non-Xander related fics, since it’s well known where my fic preferences lie. Here’s what I came up this year for the same self-challenge.

If you want a demonstration of how to create humour in the midst of angst and keep it to 100 words, then look no further than Substitute by

speakr2customrs and

beer_good_foamy. Dawn’s up on Glory’s tower, so I really shouldn’t be giggling - right...

( This way to the rest of the goodies... )

feliciacraft.livejournal.com

I want to thank the mods for keeping this comm open for all of us to look back and celebrate the wonderful works and people in our beloved fandom. It's all too easy to dwell on the negative, and forget all the amazing things happening all around us.

So, may I have your attention a little longer for some awesome fanwork creators worthy of wider celebration and special mention:

From

thenewbuzwuzz: Blackout Spuffy poetry made from shooting scripts. Such creativity!

1. Fool for Love (VAMPIRE...)
2. "Angel", "Doppelgängland" and "Welcome to the Hellmouth" ("what's it like where you are?...", "good girls...", "past SHATTERS...")
3. "Hush" and "Some Assembly Required" ("- CONTINUING - MORNING...", "at the graveyard...")

( Read more... )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

Five Dark and Creepy Classics for Halloween

1) Twitch (Spike/Xander) by The Spuzz:

This is one of the creepiest Spander tales you’ll ever read, with Spike at his most dark and obsessive. I’ve been haunted by it since the first time I ever read it and I am sure you will be too. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

( Four More Chillers Beneath The Cut )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

In a mad rush to offer one more list before time runs out, I am offering up five stories which have nothing in common except for the fact that I really like them. Hope that's good enough.

Gabrielle

1) These Five Words I Swear to You (Spike/Joyce) by

angelskuuipo: Okay, I have to admit that I'm a big Joyce fan and I love seeing stories where she gets to take center stage. This? This is a crackerjack tale of Joyce being the center of Spike's attention at the best possible time. If you're looking for something that will bring happy tears to your eyes, this is your story. It's fabulous!

( The rest of the stories )

rbfvid.livejournal.com

Some favorite complete longfics from the past years.
Any bad English in summaries is mine and shouldn't be blamed on fic authors.

Gently Down the Stream by

shadowscast (Ensemble, with some Buffy/Spike, PG-13). Here's Buffy's life in a nutshell: dead mom, dead-beat dad, dead end job, dependent sister. She's pulling double shifts at the Double Meat Palace to make ends meet.
And yet, she's actually pretty happy! She's got supportive friends and a sexy English boyfriend. Her life is full of love, and frankly after that accident last year and the coma, she's grateful just to be alive.
Oh, and the main point - it's NOT all-human AU.

( Read more... )

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I've come across some great BTVS & Angel fanvids over the years and this year has been no exception for some great videos. It's hard to chose just 5.

My top 5 include:
Spike/darkwillow
Angelus/Willow
Spike alone
Giles/Drusilla
Team Angel (season 5) Mostly features Spike.

( Top 5 Vids )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

I think these five stories featuring Willow Rosenberg are all pretty darn awesome and I hope you agree:

1) Otherwise a Perfect Sky (Xander, Tara, Willow) by

aadler - What can I say about this? It's brutal and yet somehow delicate, poetic yet gritty, and absolutely heartbreakingly perfect. This post-apocalyptic take on The Gift (a remix of

deird1's also very terrific Come Crashing Down) stands with the best of them.

( Four More Terrific Tales )

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Five random fics that got under my skin in 2013.

In the Moment by

whiskyinmind is small and beautifully formed. It’s a terrific look inside Faith’s head and just oozes regret and mighthavebeens.

( And the rest… )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

How could I let the year go by with celebrating some stories that brought the pain in all the best ways? I couldn't, so here are some beautifully bleak tales to wrap the shiniest silver lining in foggy clouds:

1) Word Association (Buffy/Angel) by

librarian2003: The summary of this reads "Be careful what you wish for" and I hesitate to offer more detail than that for fear of spoiling this tragic ride. Just know that it was written by Jo and that should be enough to get you clicking that link immediately. It's a masterpiece of pain and indifferent cruelty.

( Click the cut if you dare )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

No surprise, I suppose, that Willow fics are the subject of my list, but it's still worth doing. These are five fics which I feel represent some of the best stories written about Willow Rosenberg - or any character - in 2013.

1) Less and More Than Friends (Willow/Angel) by

lilbreck: First of all, the writing is gorgeous - exquisitely opaque and delicate. Second, the story is dark at times, but in a quiet, insidiously creepy way that gets under your skin like a cold chill. Third... well, read it for yourself and you'll see everything I love about it and that you'll love too.

( More Wonderful Willow )

dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com

5 Stories I Wasn't Able to Find
I asked and was told it was okay to post recs for stories I couldn't find the links to. Anyone know where any of these are?
Edited: I'm posting links to the stories as I learn what they are.

1) AtS, a short story I believe. A plague, created by humans I think, has been unleashed on the world. The Hyperion has become something of a safe house, keeping people physically safe from demons if not the plague virus. I think Lorn and some witches hightailed it out of there but were unable to take non-magical humans who wouldn't have survived in the other dimension. Cordelia and two others are sitting on the roof, looking at the sunset maybe. The other two go back in and, once they are out of sight, Cordelia starts showing signs of the plague (coughing?). Then she gets up, squares her shoulders, and goes back down to do the work of the day. Basically hiding the disease from everyone and getting on with the work.

( Read more )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

Others before me have shared their favorite creepy tales, but since I'm sort of known for my taste for evil, it made sense for me to weigh in with my own selections: five tales which definitely do NOT explore the lighter side of life in Sunnydale. Also, these stories carry warnings for good reason. Heed them.

1) Twitch by

spuzz: This is not fluffy Spander in any way, shape, or form. Instead, what you have is a portrait of Spike going off the rails and taking Xander on a very bad ride.

( Click the cut to see the rest )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

This year's

whichwillow ficathon elicited truly superb fiction from the participating authors, so choosing just five was sort of arbitrary. But these were especially swell by my way of thinking:

1) Equinox (Willow/Angel; PG-13) by

snowpuppies: Yes indeed - Snowy has written her very first Willow/Angel fic and it's a ring-tailed boomer. In a dystopian future, Willow and Angel find themselves on opposite sides but soon meet in the grey middle. What happens between them and how this tale ends are involving and affecting in every way.

( The Next Four )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

This year's

hola-policia.livejournal.com

Here are the top Five WIPs that I want to see completed:

Soul to Seduce by

eurydice72

World Made New by

cafedemonde

The Road to Rio by

cafedemonde

Masters and Minions by Madea

Beautiful Dawn by Jenny

hola-policia.livejournal.com

Here are the top Five WIPs that I want to see completed:

Soul to Seduce by

eurydice72

World Made New by

cafedemonde

The Road to Rio by

cafedemonde

Masters and Minions by Madea

Beautiful Dawn by Jenny

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

These are five stories I revisit whenever I need cheering up.

1) The Key to Her...Heart? by

purplefeen:
What do you get when you mix a pretty girl, a chastity belt with a missing key, and two sexy vampires? A delightful Willow/Spike/Angel romp filled with romance, smut, and a lot of humour. Feen outdoes herself here.This one is adults only, so bear that in mind.

( Click the cut to see the rest of the list )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

These are five stories I revisit whenever I need cheering up.

1) The Key to Her...Heart? by

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I haven't noticed much Willow in this year's recs, so I figured I would step up and rectify that with a list of five Willow-fics I really enjoyed this year (all of which are not for the kiddies):

1) Sex 101 (Willow/Spike) by

purplefeen:

How would any Willow-centric list be complete without a fic from the inimitable Feen? And this deliciously naughty WIP is a corker. Anya plays fairy pornmother and manipulates an insecure Willow into asking Spike for sex lessons. In the meantime, she also has a side bet with Spike. Want to know more? Well you'll just have to read this tasty and terrific tale for yourself...so go do that right now! Then beg Feen for an update.

( Click the cut to see the next four )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

These are five stories which prove you can pack a whole lot of angst into less than a thousand words.

Cheating (Willow/Spike) by

lilbreck

What happens when something that was supposed to be casual turns into something that...isn't? This delicately dark-tinged tale of Season 6 infidelity gives us a very lost Willow and a very dangerous Spike. All in less than 700 beautifully-crafted words.

( The rest of the quickies )

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

These are five stories which prove you can pack a whole lot of angst into less than a thousand words.

Cheating (Willow/Spike) by

velvetwhip.livejournal.com

As a Willow/Angel shipper of long standing, I thought I would share a list of five fics that could serve as great introductions to my favorite pairing. So here they are(in no particular order):

( Five Great Fics for a Newcomer to Willow/Angel )

I hope this list encourages folks to give Willow/Angel a try.

Gabrielle

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I must admit to a secret love of Angelus. The darker and naughtier, the better, IMO. Below are 5 Angelus fics in which the author gives me my Angelus fix. The past couple of months, I've been reading a bunch of fics with our dark-haired ~~psychotic~~ vamp taking center stage (both slash and het.) and I thought I'd share. In no particular order...

Title: The Dark!verse
Creator’s Name:

strickens_girl
Rating: NC-17
Link: Memories here
Why I chose this: This is a series of 20+ 500 word drabbles of Angelus/Xander. Her Angelus is just the way I'd imagine him being.

( The rest... )

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My five favourite Archives, Two of which I have visited since I first started reading Spike fanfic

The Gateway

keonkwa has updated this year, including my favourite The Dhampir, which is a real feelgood fic, but does help if you have seen Seasons 1 and 2 of BtVS. No more than PG 13, but I love it. Will not hit any squirks, just a fun read.

( This Way To More Archives )

Current Mood: nostalgic

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Top 5 "Not Likely to be Finished, But You Should Read Them Anyway" Willow-centric Fics

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Current Mood: Finally healthy!

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Top 5 "Not Likely to be Finished, But You Should Read Them Anyway" Willow-centric Fics

( Right this way... )

Current Mood: Finally healthy!

lirm35m.livejournal.com

Really, you won't see many het recs from me because, for whatever reason, they, with the exception of a very few 'ships, aren't able to hold my interest for very long. However, the following fics are truly, in my estimation, outstanding enough to have stayed with me for (in most cases) years. By the way, did I mention that most of these are loooooooooong as all get-out?

( This way to the Man/Woman love-fest )

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velvetwhip.livejournal.com

I figured I had one more list in me, so I thought I would share a list of five wonderful Willow/Angelus fics. Once again, this list is very arbitrary because there is so much great fic and there are only so many slots. No WIP's at all here. These are all complete.

( Five Delicious Willow/Angelus Fics )

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All rated NC-17
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All rated NC-17
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Since I adore Willow/Angel fics, I thought it only fitting to share five that I find outstanding (though narrowing this down to five was tough) By the way, these are Willow/Angel, there are no Willow/Angelus fics here...I may do a list of those later:

( Five Terrific Willow/Angel Fics )

I could have added so many more stories to this list, but the limit is five, so...my apologies to everyone I left off! I love your stories, I really do!

Gabrielle

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