Summary: Updated! 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: Spikelover4ever
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, Torture (Physical), Violence
Completed: No Chapters: 33
Word count: 79,319 Hit Count: 14,234 ePub Downloads: 105
Published: December 29, 2023 Updated: January 20, 2025


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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: 20 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,077 Hit Count: 1,746 Published: December 29, 2023

2. Chapter 2 by JamesMFan - Likes: 18 Comments: 7 Word Count: 1,629 Hit Count: 643 Published: January 01, 2024

3. Chapter 3 by JamesMFan - Likes: 15 Comments: 7 Word Count: 1,420 Hit Count: 603 Published: January 04, 2024

4. Chapter 4 by JamesMFan - Likes: 19 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,562 Hit Count: 593 Published: January 09, 2024

5. Chapter 5 by JamesMFan - Likes: 15 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,565 Hit Count: 584 Published: January 15, 2024

6. Chapter 6 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 6 Word Count: 3,095 Hit Count: 593 Published: February 02, 2024

7. Chapter 7 by JamesMFan - Likes: 14 Comments: 7 Word Count: 3,012 Hit Count: 633 Published: February 09, 2024

8. Chapter 8 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,450 Hit Count: 566 Published: February 21, 2024

9. Chapter 9 by JamesMFan - Likes: 14 Comments: 5 Word Count: 3,143 Hit Count: 480 Published: March 04, 2024

10. Chapter 10 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,646 Hit Count: 414 Published: March 31, 2024

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11. Chapter 11 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 8 Word Count: 2,892 Hit Count: 376 Published: April 05, 2024

12. Chapter 12 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,467 Hit Count: 334 Published: April 08, 2024

13. Chapter 13 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 8 Word Count: 2,115 Hit Count: 356 Published: April 18, 2024

14. Chapter 14 by JamesMFan - Likes: 14 Comments: 8 Word Count: 3,292 Hit Count: 323 Published: April 21, 2024

15. Chapter 15 by JamesMFan - Likes: 15 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,146 Hit Count: 424 Published: May 19, 2024

16. Chapter 16 by JamesMFan - Likes: 14 Comments: 8 Word Count: 3,523 Hit Count: 350 Published: May 23, 2024

17. Chapter 17 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,880 Hit Count: 346 Published: June 02, 2024

18. Chapter 18 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 10 Word Count: 2,199 Hit Count: 325 Published: June 27, 2024

19. Chapter 19 by JamesMFan - Likes: 11 Comments: 7 Word Count: 1,416 Hit Count: 347 Published: July 07, 2024

20. Chapter 20 by JamesMFan - Likes: 8 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,812 Hit Count: 388 Published: July 14, 2024

21. Chapter 21 by JamesMFan - Likes: 9 Comments: 7 Word Count: 2,422 Hit Count: 380 Published: August 07, 2024

22. Chapter 22 by JamesMFan - Likes: 14 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,113 Hit Count: 350 Published: August 24, 2024

23. Chapter 23 by JamesMFan - Likes: 15 Comments: 8 Word Count: 2,574 Hit Count: 323 Published: September 07, 2024

24. Chapter 24 by JamesMFan - Likes: 16 Comments: 10 Word Count: 2,404 Hit Count: 361 Published: September 11, 2024

25. Chapter 25 by JamesMFan - Likes: 15 Comments: 12 Word Count: 1,793 Hit Count: 347 Published: September 22, 2024

26. Chapter 26 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 11 Word Count: 2,089 Hit Count: 276 Published: October 09, 2024

27. Chapter 27 by JamesMFan - Likes: 14 Comments: 10 Word Count: 1,449 Hit Count: 235 Published: October 27, 2024

28. Chapter 28 by JamesMFan - Likes: 17 Comments: 11 Word Count: 2,154 Hit Count: 237 Published: November 01, 2024

29. Chapter 29 by JamesMFan - Likes: 12 Comments: 8 Word Count: 2,502 Hit Count: 265 Published: November 05, 2024

30. Chapter 30 by JamesMFan - Likes: 13 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,784 Hit Count: 324 Published: November 10, 2024

31. Chapter 31 by JamesMFan - Likes: 17 Comments: 12 Word Count: 2,651 Hit Count: 319 Published: December 22, 2024

32. Chapter 32 by JamesMFan - Likes: 15 Comments: 8 Word Count: 3,480 Hit Count: 216 Published: January 12, 2025

33. Chapter 33 by JamesMFan - Likes: 11 Comments: 8 Word Count: 3,563 Hit Count: 174 Published: January 20, 2025