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** What makes ''The Chosen'' particularly good is that it keeps everything from season seven canon (though not season five of ''Angel'' as it was started before that) while still making it work better than the show's actual writers ever did. More than one person has written that the series actually got them to like Kennedy, which they thought could never happen.
The Fanfiction of [https://web.archive.org/web/20080901102912/http://chaos.horsechicks.com/fanfic_buffy.html Christina Kamnikar]
* Recommended by Operation Shoestring
* Excellent works that really capture the tone of Buffy's earlier seasons. Her best known work, the ''[[Smallville]]'' crossovers ''[http://www.neon-hummingbird.com/suns/fanfic/kiki/runawaytrains.html Runaway Trains at 3 AM]'' and ''[http://www.neon-hummingbird.com/suns/fanfic/kiki/linescommunication.html Lines of Communication]'' are improperly linked at the above site, so use the links provided.
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* Femslashy work that manages the impossible—being authentically dark without a ''drop'' of [[Wangst]]. The best of his work causes one to proclaim Mad-Hamlet as Buffy's [[My Real Daddy|real daddy]]. This is a man who takes [[Earn Your Happy Ending]] to heart. Must reads include "Prisms" and "Deeper."
[http://www.mzp-tv.co.uk/mzptv-scripted-web-series/mzptv-buffyverse/ Virtual Mutant]{{Dead link}} at [[MZP]]
* Recommended by Meshakhad
* This site houses a whole ''host'' of virtual series extensions of the Buffyverse. ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' and ''[[Angel]]'' each get two additional seasons and a feature film. Beyond this, there are a total of six spinoff series currently in production. All stories are written in screenplay format, and each series even has a cast page, naming actors to play the new characters.
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* Spike-focused archive, though beyond the Spike focus, pretty much anything goes—any pairing (not necessarily romantic), genre, or time frame. Lots of good stuff. No longer updated, but is in no danger of going down any time soon, as far as I can tell.
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20130223082250/http://www.ats-nolimits.com/seasonsix/season.php Angel: No Limits]''
* Recommended by Mon Solo
* Set after Angel season 5, with enough material to constitute an entire season 6. Each story is the equivalent of one episode. The stories are brilliantly written, with all of the characters spot-on. Alternates between funny, heart-wrenching, tense, and occasionally sexy. There are some mild slashy vibes (mostly Angel/Spike and Angel/Wes) but nothing explicit. Written several years before the s6 comics were released, so would be considered an alternate continuity.
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* ''Comments'': For those not familiar with the reference (which on here will be about two people), the title is based on a quote by Heraclytes: "It is difficult to fight against anger, for a man will buy vengeance with his soul." Oh, also, it's a two-parter.
''[http://fanfiction.tenhawkpresents.com/viewstory.php?sid=220&warning=3 Matryoshka]{{Dead link}}'' by Danyel Woods (mild AU, some violence against major characters)
* Recommended by User:Trace_Coburn
* ''Synopsis'': The Scooby Gang thought they might actually get a breather in the brief span between Graduation and college... but this is ''Sunnydale'', and they really should have known better. As Xander returns from his road-trip, the Scoobies become ensnared in someone's Xanatos Gambit(s) and make new friends and new enemies... but which is which? Mild Xander/Willow elements.
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* ''Comments'': Fast-paced and witty, this story feels like a lost episode of the series and fits seamlessly into established canon. Cordelia and her supporting cast are depicted beautifully, and the story keeps a fine balance between humour and action.
''[http://www.athenewolfe.com/justrewards/viewstory.php?sid=1224&chapter=1 Dawn Of The Dead ]{{Dead link}}'' by Beer Good
* Recommended by Pryderi
* ''Synopsis'': What would have happened if Dawn was vamped at the end of ''All The Way''? Tragedy? [[Joss Whedon|Angst?]] Not so much in this case …
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* ''Comments:'' A great story. It takes place more in the vicinity of ''[[Angel]]'' than ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Buffy]]''. Three parts so far.
''[http://drsquidlove.livejournal.com/tag=gilesthing The Giles Thing]{{Dead link}}'' by Dr. Squidlove
* Recommended By: Studious Jones
* ''Pairing:'' Giles/Xander
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* ''Comments:'' An interesting take on a pairing you don't usually see. Full of angst and humor—just like Xander. The first part takes place sometime in season three.
''[http://www.thekittenboard.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=2820 Vignette Series]{{Dead link}}'' by Sassette
* Recommended By: Matrim
* ''Pairing:'' Willow/Tara
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* ''Comments:'' As the name implies, this a series of short stories concentrated on Willow/Tara. Most of the vignettes are not really connected to each other. Lots of fluff and humor but some darker undertones as well. Highlights include Tara and Willow getting drunk at Xander's bachelor party, Willow developing a fanfic addiction and the most elaborate Valentine's Day gift ever.
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* Recommended By: The Best Name On The Site
* ''Pairing:'' Willow/Tara
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* ''Comments:'' Words cannot describe how great this story is. Plenty of plot twists, steamy scenes, and an unusual ending. Very original and fresh. The sequel is also up which ties up loose ends and creates new ones.
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120201173351/http://www.ficbitch.com/slashingtheangel/home.html Equinox]'' by Kita
* Recommended by: iamthecircle
* ''Pairing:'' Angel/Buffy, Angel/Spike, Angel/Wesley, and Angel/Darla
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** Great news! Brother Bludgeon is back and this is the first story he's updated.
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20130521032350/http://www.thehellmouthrevisited.com/stories/stories.html Meant To Be]'' by Hellmouth Guy (Explicit content, femmeslash, AU, character death)
* Recommended by: spiralx
* ''Pairing:'' Buffy/Faith, Willow/Tara, others
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* ''Comments:'' A complete reworking of the Buffyverse from approximately season three onwards consisting of three books (The New World, The Queen of Hearts and Revelations) containing just over a million words, it starts with a 17-year old Faith Lehane living on the streets of Boston and through an incredible series of adventures, plot twists, relationships, time travel, magic and battles through to the final showdown with the First. Very well-written and believable with some great twists on both the Buffyverse setting and the characters and their relationships. There is some very explicit content in places, but it never feels gratuitous, and fits the more adult and darker tone of the series. A second trilogy which retells/follows on from the first is in progress, with currently the first book, Tara, near completion.
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20121228113211/http://www.wickedndivine.com/michele/complement.html Complement]'' by Michelle (NC-17)
* Recommended by: Elliotet
* ''Pairing:'' Buffy/Faith
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* ''Comments:'' This was written before the comic book Season 8 came out so it puts the gang out in London. The characterization is good and that forgiveness is not instant but more into steps. It showed Buffy trying to keep everything together but having to fight all that anger she has inside about the events of 'Empty Places'.
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20131127102735/http://www.nautibitz.com/fic/hdl00.html Heart Don't Lie]'' by Nauti Bits (NC-17)
* Recommended by: Miccola
* ''Pairing:'' Buffy/Spike
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''[http://www.tenhawkpresents.com/viewstory.php?sid=35/Alexander Harris and the Shadow Council]{{Dead link}}'' by Tenhawk
* Recommended by [[User:Looney Toons]]
* ''Synopsis'': So far this is a threeway crossover between ''[[The Addams Family]]'', ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', and ''[[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry Potter]]''. The main focus is on Xander Harris and Wednesday Addams as they they go to Hogwarts but Hermione from the "Golden Trio" does get her share of the story. The story starts of with a slight retelling of the first ''Harry Potter'' book (''[[Harry Potter/Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone|Harry Potter]]'') and unravels it as Xander works his particular brand of chaos. This could well be described as a day-in-the-life story.
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* ''Comments'': I just want to say, this fic is really funny. The characters are well written and the interactions are believable.
''[https://web.archive.org/web/20121031035105/http://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-13370/JoeHundredaire+Savior.htm Savior]'' by ''[http://www.tthfanfic.org/AuthorStories-375/JoeHundredaire.htm JoeHundredaire]'' (Crossover with ''[[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry Potter]]'')
* Recommended by [[User:Looney Toons]]
* ''Synopsis'': "She's Luke Skywalker. She's here to rescue him." Illyria goes to Hogwarts and chaos ensues.
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