Summary: Updated! 15 years have passed since the battle that closed the Hellmouth. Haunted by the actions of her past, Buffy is on the trail of a serial killer who hits far too close to home; another Slayer.
She'll need help from an old friend. Whether she wants it or not.
Beta and Sensitivity Readers: None
Artists: None
Categories: Post-Series, Canon-Compliant
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Faith Lehane, Original Characters, Oz
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Fighting, Mystery, Romance, Slow-Burn
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Violence
Completed: No Chapters: 20
Word count: 48,345 Hit Count: 6,727 ePub Downloads: 51
Published: December 29, 2023 Updated: July 14, 2024


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Story Notes: Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.

1. Chapter 1 by JamesMFan - Likes: 16 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,077 Hit Count: 977 Published: December 29, 2023

2. Chapter 2 by JamesMFan - Likes: 15 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,627 Hit Count: 446 Published: January 01, 2024

3. Chapter 3 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,420 Hit Count: 441 Published: January 04, 2024

4. Chapter 4 by JamesMFan - Likes: 16 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,562 Hit Count: 411 Published: January 09, 2024

5. Chapter 5 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,565 Hit Count: 406 Published: January 15, 2024

6. Chapter 6 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 5 Word Count: 3,095 Hit Count: 428 Published: February 02, 2024

7. Chapter 7 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 6 Word Count: 3,012 Hit Count: 458 Published: February 09, 2024

8. Chapter 8 by JamesMFan - Likes: 10 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,450 Hit Count: 410 Published: February 21, 2024

9. Chapter 9 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,143 Hit Count: 325 Published: March 04, 2024

10. Chapter 10 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,646 Hit Count: 276 Published: March 31, 2024

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11. Chapter 11 by JamesMFan - Likes: 11 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,892 Hit Count: 247 Published: April 05, 2024

12. Chapter 12 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 7 Word Count: 1,467 Hit Count: 205 Published: April 08, 2024

13. Chapter 13 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 7 Word Count: 2,115 Hit Count: 241 Published: April 18, 2024

14. Chapter 14 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 7 Word Count: 3,292 Hit Count: 191 Published: April 21, 2024

15. Chapter 15 by JamesMFan - Likes: 14 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,146 Hit Count: 275 Published: May 19, 2024

16. Chapter 16 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 7 Word Count: 3,523 Hit Count: 200 Published: May 23, 2024

17. Chapter 17 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,880 Hit Count: 219 Published: June 02, 2024

18. Chapter 18 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 9 Word Count: 2,199 Hit Count: 197 Published: June 27, 2024

19. Chapter 19 by JamesMFan - Likes: 9 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,418 Hit Count: 184 Published: July 07, 2024

20. Chapter 20 by JamesMFan - Likes: 6 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,816 Hit Count: 188 Published: July 14, 2024