Round 152, Hour -17
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fic_rush_48USURPATION muahahahaha I have stolen an anchor post! ...now to sneak off to bed with it because it's 2am here. Good night, all!
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Round 152, Hour -18
Jul. 4th, 2025 01:08 amthedarlingone posting in fic_rush_48*sneaks in and posts* I haven't got more words but I've been doing logistics and inventing scenes that need to happen that weren't in the outline... I do a lot of that. Are there words where you are?
Round 152, Hour -19
Jul. 3rd, 2025 11:15 pmxandromedovna posting in fic_rush_48Noooo, body, it's okay, we don't have work tomorrow, you don't have be sleepy now, nooooo...
The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Thursday, July 3
Jul. 3rd, 2025 11:48 pmfancyflautist posting in su_herald
Buffy: You have to take care of them now. You have to take care of each other. You have to be strong. Dawn, the hardest thing in this world ... is to live in it.
Be brave. Live. For me.
~~The Gift~~
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]
- Kaiein (Spike/Drusilla, T) by SomeKindOfADeviant
- Dick Wilkins and the War of The Worlds (Mayor Wilkins, T) by Gojirob
[Chaptered Fiction]
- A Witchy Wedding, Chapter 5 (Willow/Tara, M) by storiwr
- The Cages We Cannot Leave, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Faith, M) by Shisumo
- Her Lullaby, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, G) by violettathepiratequeen
- The Hex Generation, Chapter 1 (Crossover with Star Trek, M) by storiwr
- New Benediction, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Angel, M) by Deez Boots
- Something Borrowed, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, M) by Geliot99
- Tether, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Faith, E) by evesock
- today doesn't count, Chapter 43 (Buffy/Spike, M) by modestlobster
- Bullet for My Valentine [Prequel], Chapter 5 (Spike/OC, E) by frozendeadgirl
- Chasing the Light, Chapter 30 (Angel/Lindsey, E) by CloudSeeker
- Hold Fast the Thread, Chapter 30 (Giles/Faith, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
- What if you hadn't left? What if you hadn't stayed? What would have changed?, Chapter 1 (Angel, NR) by Laqt15
- Weight of Echoes, Chapter 1 (Giles/Faith, M) by SchrodingersKatInABox
- Miss Buffy, the Vulgar Witness, Chapter 2 (Buffy/Spike, AO) by Orange Wombat
- Thursday... what a concept, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by NotYourGrave
- Time Check, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by Willow25
- The Proof Is In The Gouda, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, R) by simmony
- Life After Death, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Holly
- Home For Strays, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by violettathepiratequeen
- A 200th Go, Chapter 5 (Buffy/Spike, R) by BewitchedXx
- Something to Believe In, Chapter 17 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden
- Bert and Ernie Present: Drabblemania 2025, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by clarissadalloway
- Mile Markers and Blood Moons, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, R) by JamesMFan
- Adventures of a Retired Slayer, Chapter 16 (Buffy/Spike, R) by EnchantedWillow
- Refractions, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by CheekyKitten
- The Second Coming, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13) by tempestt
- More THan Just a Dream, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by scratchmeout
- Holidate, Chapter 1 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by scratchmeout
- Moth to a Flame, Chapter 6 (Buffy/Spike, R) by tragic
- Something to Believe In, Chapter 18 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Maxine Eden
- Something Borrowed, Chapter 11 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Geliot99
- Brutal Honesty, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by EnchantedWillow
[Images, Audio & Video]
- Artwork:Shirtless Day by HappyWhenItRains
- Artwork:Shirtless Day pt 2 by HappyWhenItRains
- Video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Audition - Cordelia Chase by Coline Mahaut
- Video: Buffy S3 at 25: Graduation Day Part 2 (Shortened Version) by Slayerfest 98
[Reviews & Recaps]
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer 7x17 & 7x18 REACTION | "Lies My Parents Told Me" & "Dirty Girls" by The Horror Bandwagon
- Let's Watch BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (S6E7) | Movie Night by Arcane Arcade
- Sunnydale Live #6: Buffy S1E5 Never Kill a Boy on a first date by Blueroof Productions
- Cordelia makes a TRAGIC wish | Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 Episode 9 (REACTION) | The Wish by JayPerView
- Podcast: Buffy S7E20: Touched by Booze & Buffy
- Podcast: S5. Ep22. Not Fade Away by Investigating Angel
[Fandom Discussions]
- Spike on Firefly! [Cont.] by multiple authors
- Ranking of Angel Episodes by multiple authors
- The Scoobies and Angel Investigations by multiple authors
- I think that deleted dialogue really shows why Tara symphasizes with Buffy (besides Tara always being kind anyway) by multiple authors
- Let's be real, it might be worth living atop a Hellmouth for the sheer amount of low-cost or free amazing musical performances you get to experience at the Bronze by multiple authors
- I reallyyyyt hate hell’s bells by multiple authors
- What is the best way to get clips for fan edits? by multiple authors
- If you were to give titles to entire seasons of the [Buffy], what would you title them? by multiple authors
- Clem's actor (James Leary) about the Buffy revival by multiple authors
- If you were to give titles to entire seasons of Angel, what would you title them? by multiple authors
- What would have spike wished if Anya wouldn’t have stopped him? Wrong answers only by multiple authors
- Where does Anya go? by multiple authors
- What were some of the biggest 'moments of realization' for our characters? Their faces in these moments have always stuck with me. by multiple authors
- is there a particular reason why there were so many rape storylines on Buffy and for Angel it was impregnation stuff? by multiple authors
- So are the knights from Glory's dimension? Because that's the only way I can justify how dumb and pointless they are by multiple authors
- So I made it through [Angel] S4E07 and um, I was not prepared... by multiple authors
[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]
Round 152, Hour -20
Jul. 3rd, 2025 10:15 pmxandromedovna posting in fic_rush_48Look at us chugging along! The things are getting done and yes that is a threat!
Since I did nothing interesting
Jul. 3rd, 2025 09:42 pmcornerofmadnessand I'm dreading tomorrow, let me just put forth all the rest of the book stuff (as I'm not smart enough to make records of communities I want to rec)
So Books I read last month. There aren't that many but if you're interested in any of them, let's talk. I love doing that
The Witch's Orchard mystery
West by God. Horror
A Spell to Wake the Dead YA urban fantasy
Dark Entry horror
Anima Rising historical fantasy
The Smoke in His Voice. urban fantasy LGBT
Verses for the Dead mystery
I also finishedkingstoken's book bingo. I managed a black out. I can't find my graphic fore this so have the original post. You can play along too
I'm just going to list (but not link) my reads. (I'm running low on time)
Over 300 pages - Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings
Book in a series - Verses for the Dead by Preston & Child
LGBT = Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell
From your TBR pile - West by God by Tyler Bell
Recommended= Hormones, Hexes, & Exes by J.C. Blake
POC author - Silent Are the Dead by D.M. Rowell
Multiple points of view - The Ten Worst People in New York by Matthew Plass
YA - You Must Not Miss by Katrina Leno
Ebook Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan
Classics - The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Female author - Silent Evidence by Clea Koff
SF/Fantasy - Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis
Anthology - Minstrels in the Galaxy: Stories in the Key of Tull, Volume 1 edited by Sam Robb (hey I’m in this one!)
Biography/memoir- The Paranormal Ranger: A Navajo Investigator's Search for the Unexplained by Stanley Milford Jr
Friendship - Last Dance Before Dawn by Katharine Schellman
Banned Book - Under This Red Rock by Mindy McGinnis
Name in the title - H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P Lovecraft and manga adaptation by Gou Tanabe
Movie/TV tie in Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage (a Golden Girls mystery mash up)
With a woman protagonist - When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain
From the library - The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix
Thriller/Suspense - The Lost House by Melissa Larsen
Set Somewhere you’ve been Lackadaisy vol 1 by Tracy J. Butler
Crime/Mystery - To Slip the Bonds of Earth by Amanda Flower
Non human pov - The Mushroom Knight Vol. 1 by Oliver Bly
So Books I read last month. There aren't that many but if you're interested in any of them, let's talk. I love doing that
The Witch's Orchard mystery
West by God. Horror
A Spell to Wake the Dead YA urban fantasy
Dark Entry horror
Anima Rising historical fantasy
The Smoke in His Voice. urban fantasy LGBT
Verses for the Dead mystery
I also finished
kingstoken's book bingo. I managed a black out. I can't find my graphic fore this so have the original post. You can play along tooI'm just going to list (but not link) my reads. (I'm running low on time)
Over 300 pages - Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings
Book in a series - Verses for the Dead by Preston & Child
LGBT = Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell
From your TBR pile - West by God by Tyler Bell
Recommended= Hormones, Hexes, & Exes by J.C. Blake
POC author - Silent Are the Dead by D.M. Rowell
Multiple points of view - The Ten Worst People in New York by Matthew Plass
YA - You Must Not Miss by Katrina Leno
Ebook Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan
Classics - The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Female author - Silent Evidence by Clea Koff
SF/Fantasy - Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis
Anthology - Minstrels in the Galaxy: Stories in the Key of Tull, Volume 1 edited by Sam Robb (hey I’m in this one!)
Biography/memoir- The Paranormal Ranger: A Navajo Investigator's Search for the Unexplained by Stanley Milford Jr
Friendship - Last Dance Before Dawn by Katharine Schellman
Banned Book - Under This Red Rock by Mindy McGinnis
Name in the title - H.P. Lovecraft's The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P Lovecraft and manga adaptation by Gou Tanabe
Movie/TV tie in Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage (a Golden Girls mystery mash up)
With a woman protagonist - When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain
From the library - The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix
Thriller/Suspense - The Lost House by Melissa Larsen
Set Somewhere you’ve been Lackadaisy vol 1 by Tracy J. Butler
Crime/Mystery - To Slip the Bonds of Earth by Amanda Flower
Non human pov - The Mushroom Knight Vol. 1 by Oliver Bly
Round 152, Hour -21
Jul. 3rd, 2025 10:05 pmthedarlingone posting in fic_rush_48Words! I... have not written words. I've been playing video game (The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom). How about you?
Round 152, Hour -23
Jul. 3rd, 2025 07:00 pmxandromedovna posting in fic_rush_48Fic Rush 152 let's gooooo! We're gonna get so much writing done--writing what, you ask? You tell me!
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Jul. 3rd, 2025 10:17 pmusuallyhats posting in doctor_who_sonicDo you have a Doctor Who community or a journal that we are not currently linking to? Leave a note in the comments and we'll add you to the watchlist (doctor_watch).
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Off-Dreamwidth News
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Coming soon: Doctor Who: The Collection - season 13
Nicholas White reviews the Bernice Summerfield novel "Ship of Fools"
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Off-Dreamwidth News
Blogtor Who's video of the day for yesterday was a clip from "Lucky Day"
Coming soon: Doctor Who: The Collection - season 13
Nicholas White reviews the Bernice Summerfield novel "Ship of Fools"
(News via
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July 3
Jul. 3rd, 2025 03:49 pmribirdnerd posting in birdfeeding Warm and sunny here too, 89 degrees this afternoon.
Blue Jay, Red bellied Woodpecker and Cardinals all around today.
Also saw a Deer in the woods nearby.
Blue Jay, Red bellied Woodpecker and Cardinals all around today.
Also saw a Deer in the woods nearby.
Birdfeeding
Jul. 3rd, 2025 02:48 pmysabetwordsmith posting in birdfeedingToday is partly sunny and hot.
I fed the birds. I refilled the thistle feeder. I've seen a large mixed flock of sparrows and house finches plus a male cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- I took a few more pictures around the yard, mostly flowers at the end of the driveway.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- I dug up three pots of wild senna and one of purple echinacea that had seeded themselves in the savanna, hopefully to transplant them elsewhere if they survive.
I've seen a pair of mourning doves and a gray catbird. I also saw a very large bird, possibly a vulture or eagle, flying over the field to the west.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- We hooked up the new, flat water hose. The "non-kinking" label is a complete lie; it is the most prone to kinking of any hose I've ever used. Straightening it out enough to work is a bitch. However, it is extremely lightweight and completely flexible, so those are pluses. Also the multifunction water wand is by far the best nozzles I've ever used. I favor with "shower" and "flat" functions the most. The new picnic table garden and septic garden have been thoroughly watered.
I fed the birds. I refilled the thistle feeder. I've seen a large mixed flock of sparrows and house finches plus a male cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- I took a few more pictures around the yard, mostly flowers at the end of the driveway.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- I dug up three pots of wild senna and one of purple echinacea that had seeded themselves in the savanna, hopefully to transplant them elsewhere if they survive.
I've seen a pair of mourning doves and a gray catbird. I also saw a very large bird, possibly a vulture or eagle, flying over the field to the west.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 7/3/25 -- We hooked up the new, flat water hose. The "non-kinking" label is a complete lie; it is the most prone to kinking of any hose I've ever used. Straightening it out enough to work is a bitch. However, it is extremely lightweight and completely flexible, so those are pluses. Also the multifunction water wand is by far the best nozzles I've ever used. I favor with "shower" and "flat" functions the most. The new picnic table garden and septic garden have been thoroughly watered.
The corn is tasseling. The pollen hangs heavy on the wind with a sweet, dusty, buttery, golden smell.
Fireflies are coming out.
I saw a skunk in the house yard. I've seen a squirrel at the hopper feeder.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
Manga (Anime) series info?
Jul. 3rd, 2025 01:37 pmgoddess47 posting in little_detailsI'm writing a story where my main character stops his friend, a dad to a 13-ish year old boy, from purchasing some anime manga books because the main character knows the book series is too adult (sex, violence, both) for a 13 year old. The main character then recommends a different series because the story line is more appropriate for the age of the teen.
The story is the relationship between the main character and the dad, so this is a small piece of the larger story. But I know absolutely nothing about anime (or manga, obviously!) and would appreciate some recommendations of titles that would fit those categories.
Thanks!
ETA: I'm looking for currently available titles and perhaps where they are best purchased (a bookstore, a comic book store, a specialty shop, online?)
ETA2: I'm looking US-centric here.
The story is the relationship between the main character and the dad, so this is a small piece of the larger story. But I know absolutely nothing about anime (or manga, obviously!) and would appreciate some recommendations of titles that would fit those categories.
Thanks!
ETA: I'm looking for currently available titles and perhaps where they are best purchased (a bookstore, a comic book store, a specialty shop, online?)
ETA2: I'm looking US-centric here.
Check-In Post - July 3rd 2025
Jul. 3rd, 2025 06:28 pmbadly_knitted posting in get_knittedHello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.
Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?
There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.
This Week's Question: What do you like to listen to / watch while crafting?
If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.
I now declare this Check-In OPEN!
Fancake Theme for July: Working Together
Jul. 3rd, 2025 09:23 amrunpunkrun posting in fandomcalendar
fancake is a thematic recommendation community where all members are welcome to post recs, and fanworks of all shapes and sizes are accepted. Check out the community guidelines for the full set of rules. This theme runs for the entire month. If you have any questions, just ask!
Promotion: Seasons of Fandom
Jul. 3rd, 2025 05:38 pmprisca posting in sweetandshortAnd today a tiny bit of promotion for a landcomm (not mine) which offers so much fun. Check it out!
PROMOTION
The multifandom landcomm 'Lands of Magic' is back under a new name for more challenges and games.
You can join the community HERE. When signing up, you will be asked to choose a team. I am from Team 'Spring', and because this team still needs new members, it would be great if you would join us. Please make a note that I, Prisca, sent you here, and I will earn some extra points for Team Spring. (Just saying: if you prefer to join Team Summer, Team Autumn, or Team Winter, that's fine, too)
The multifandom landcomm 'Lands of Magic' is back under a new name for more challenges and games.
You can join the community HERE. When signing up, you will be asked to choose a team. I am from Team 'Spring', and because this team still needs new members, it would be great if you would join us. Please make a note that I, Prisca, sent you here, and I will earn some extra points for Team Spring. (Just saying: if you prefer to join Team Summer, Team Autumn, or Team Winter, that's fine, too)
Seeing Red
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