Penname: MarzBar [Contact] Real name: Margaret Longstreth-Smith
Member Since: 07/03/2007
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Beta reader here. In lust with Spike and other notable hunks. Now living in OZ with a rotten dial-up connection. Teehee!! I just got broadband although I'm still working on setting up the mail.
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Reviews by MarzBar
Summary: "But now, here in this strange world with dragons and God knows what other magical beings, it was Spike they needed, Spike they wanted. Draco had even told him that their Gods had foretold of the day when he and Dawn would possibly defeat their world’s ‘Big Bad’. Here he was a champion..."
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Angst
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 63463
[Report This] Published: 12/21/2006 Updated: 07/26/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 07/26/2008 Title: Chapter 19: Part 2.1: Fade To Black

Thank you so much for the new chapter. I'm off to read it now but I needed to tell you how much I love this story. Dragons are great.

Author's Response: Why thank you! And I hope you enjoyed the new chapter. :)

Summary: Past Featured StoryPhotobucketThe victim of a spell gone awry, Buffy finds herself trapped in Victorian London, where she meets a man surprisingly familiar to her.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 67 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 277738
[Report This] Published: 01/09/2007 Updated: 08/26/2009
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/06/2007 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter Forty-Six

I'm loving this and hoping for more soon. Can Dawn kick Buffy out of Egypt and dry off her brain?

Author's Response: lol. Well, possibly ... but you know how stubborn Buffy is. Thanks for the review. :-D

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/09/2007 Title: Chapter 46: Chapter Forty-Six

I'm looking forward to the pregnancy test. I'm looking forward to more story, whatever the little blue line says. Will Buffy get over herself anytime soon?

Author's Response: Thanks so much for taking the time to review. :-D

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 11/02/2007 Title: Chapter 47: Chapter Forty-Seven

More soon please! I worry about stupid Buffy and the even more moronic Scoobies trying to interfere.

Author's Response: Thanks very much for the review. I hope you enjoy the new chapter. :-D

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 12/07/2007 Title: Chapter 50: Chapter Fifty

Are we finally going to get a slightly smarter Buffy? More story please.

Author's Response: ****Are we finally going to get a slightly smarter Buffy?**** Anything is possible. ;) Thanks for the review. :D

Half and half by Eternal_red Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 63]
Summary: Starts during Angel's Destiny episode then goes AU immediately. Buffy discovers that Spike is alive and rushes to LA with Dawn. However her timing's just a little off. Before our lovebirds can make up all hell breaks loose and their problems just get doubled.
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Horror
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 21385
[Report This] Published: 01/21/2007 Updated: 01/13/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 04/26/2009 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

I'm getting antsy waiting for more of this. I also love "The Truce" and hope you and/or your must don't forget either or both of these fab tales.

Near Enough by Samara Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 308]
Summary: After being together for years, Buffy and Angel are caught in a passionless marriage, and are growing further apart every day. Spike is the lead singer for a new British band who meets Buffy at a concert and is instantly drawn to her. Despite their feelings for each other, they develop a friendship which gradually becomes more as Buffy's marriage disintegrates.
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Buffy/Other, Spike/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 27 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 61804
[Report This] Published: 02/18/2007 Updated: 10/09/2009
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/23/2009 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27

More soon please. I really like this story even if it's all human.

Summary: After Buffy’s death, Spike wants nothing more than to fall to dust. There’s only one problem, he and every other member of the undead seem to have become even more indestructible than usual. Forced to remain in a world he would happily trade for Hell, Spike must deal with his grief, the suspension of previously inviolable mystical laws, and a broken promise to a lady.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 26578
[Report This] Published: 03/31/2007 Updated: 09/03/2007
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 11/24/2007 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 1

When do we get more?? I love the Egyptian Gods. Hopefully they'll give Buffy back and let Spike stay with her.

Summary: Buffy has fallen in love with the work of an up and coming artist that has taken the world of art by storm… William Wellington, a known recluse. When presented with a rare opportunity to attend a private showing of his latest works, she accepts. As her evening unfolds, she meets a handsome, sophisticated stranger who harbors many dark and dangerous secrets. Her strong attraction for the mysterious man coupled with an unexpected gift changes the course of her life in a way she never could have imagined in her wildest of dreams. Written for the Art Before Fic C hallenge at LJ’s spuffy_haven community. *This story has been nominated for Best WIP, Best Romance and Best Fantasy on Round Four at Spark and Burn Awards. Thank you so much! *
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 22 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 82867
[Report This] Published: 06/02/2007 Updated: 03/11/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/15/2007 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11. Abstract Expressionism

Yay!! What will Giles do to him? I still think Spike should eat him but he'd probably taste so yucky it would make Spike sick.

Author's Response: Hee, you'll find out what Giles will do soon (or at least I hope you will). ;) Imagine that? Poor Spikey, we don't want him to get sick because of Riley. *giggles* Thank you for reviewing, sweetie! *smooches*

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 11/12/2007 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12. Post-Impressionism

Fabulous chapter!! You are such a good writer and I hope you get lots of awards for this story. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Author's Response: Awww, thank you, darling. You're too good to me. *smooches*

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/11/2008 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20. Post Neo-Expressionism

Yippee!! Bitey smut and permanent marriage ahoy.

Author's Response: Hi, sweetie! Yes, bitey smut and permanent marriage coming soon to a theater near you. (I hope) ;) Thanks for reviewing!

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 03/18/2008 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22. Classical Art

Thank you so much for sharing this loverly tale.

Author's Response: Thank you for all your help with it and for reviewing! *huga*

Summary: Six months after the battle with Angelus and his forces.
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language
Series: None
Chapters: 38 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 158891
[Report This] Published: 06/25/2007 Updated: 09/08/2010
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 11/13/2007 Title: Chapter 10: For the sake of knowing

Yay!! More for us to drool over. Thank you. I'm off to read now.

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/13/2009 Title: Chapter 35: A history making creature

I am so happy to see more of this universe. Not wanting to see it end but I look forward to every update. Hope you feel better soon.

Omniscient by Darkrivertempest Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 371]
Summary: Season 4 - Starts with the episode "Something Blue" and goes off canon from there. Spike and the Scoobies have no idea what the chip is capable of... and once it starts to misfire, Spike becomes a wealth of information. Giles becomes obessed with Spike's new-found ability and Buffy starts to look at him in a new light. But what will Riley and the Commandos do when they catch Spike in this state? Will the Scoobies save him in time? Do they even want to? Not the usual "Something Blue" fic.

***WINNER Runner Up Best Episode Stealer, Round 5 Spark & Burn Awards!***

Thank you!

Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Horror, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 118753
[Report This] Published: 07/12/2007 Updated: 12/30/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/22/2008 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Eeeek!!! It feels like we waited forever for this new chapter and now look what you've done. What kind of critter is your muse?

Author's Response: LMAO! I love you MarzBar! *toes the dirt and looks ashamed* Yeah, ok, I'm sorry... and my muse is a nasty, evil bugger that loves to play with my mind, let alone my stories. I PROMISE, I am writing the next chapter as we're typing, I swear! My vile muse isn't THAT cruel. Thanks MB!

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 12/09/2008 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30

I love this story; Spike is so spikey and am seriously panting for le smut.

Author's Response: Thankee for loving this story, it's been my companion for a while now, I'll be sad to see it end. *sniffles* LMAO, Spike is definitely going to be, uh... SPIKEY in the next chapter ;). Thanks for all the reviews Marz, you're wonderful!

A Second Chance by Pet Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 602]
Summary: A man comes to Sunnydale to start a new life. He soon discovers that his new friends are hiding something. And what's the deal with that mysterious blonde woman who lives in the same house? AU - Buffy is not the slayer in this story, however, vampires and slayers do exist.
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 45 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 59426
[Report This] Published: 09/03/2007 Updated: 03/18/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 12/01/2007 Title: Chapter 24: chapter 24

Loving this! How soon do they get passionate together? I'd take Spike as a vamp or a slayer.

Author's Response: Keep reading and you'll find out. I promise you won't have to wait forever. :) Thanks for your review!

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 12/07/2007 Title: Chapter 26: chapter 26

Have I told you how much I'm enjoying this fic? I usually prefer Spike as a vampire but in this case, the Slayer is fine.

Summary: After the Battle in LA Riley brings news to Buffy which will change things for ever. Goes VERY off canon after the Battle of Sunnydale
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Horror, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 45 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 85431
[Report This] Published: 09/14/2007 Updated: 09/11/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/16/2008 Title: Chapter 29: chapter 29

Yikes!! I am looking forward to lots of killing and maybe some torture to Giles and Ethan.

Have I told you how much I enjoy your stories? Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Author's Response: many thanks for the lovely review. I'm glad you are enjoying the stories...this one is getting towards the finish but my muse wants to play with dark sail, and if i try and write UB she gets cross and hides. BUT IT WILL BE FINISHED

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 03/23/2008 Title: Chapter 31: chapter 31

YAY!! I've been wondering about this story for what seems like a long time. Thanks for the update and I hope Spike thinks up some creative punishment.

Author's Response: yes it has been a long time, my muse wanted to play with my other story and then i had visitors that really didn't give me any time for writing, sorry. more soon

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 07/18/2008 Title: Chapter 41: Chapter 41

Yummy, yum, yum!! Loving this story and always look forward to new chapters. What will the baby be?

Author's Response: humanish!! glad you enjoy and there should be more soon

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed
Date: 08/08/2008 Title: Chapter 42: chapter 42

Yipeeee!! Thank you so much for the latest; and good news for Spuffy , too.

Author's Response: lots of good news...glad you enjoyed and thanks for reviewing

Summary: Based end season six with some minor plot changes (see note on chap 1) Story is based around The Initiative WINNER OF THE ECSTASY AWARD (JUDGES AWARD) AT THE FORBIDDEN AWARDS round 8 - quote from the judge - I'm a sucker for a good Initiative fic, and this is one of the best I've read. Mabel is one of the best newer authors out there and I look forward to reading more of her stories.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language
Series: None
Chapters: 44 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 95311
[Report This] Published: 10/04/2007 Updated: 01/10/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 11/16/2007 Title: Chapter 1: A Typical Day

Woohoo!! Is Giles really going bad? More please.

Author's Response: Hi MarzBar, thanks for reviewing! Love getting a woohoo!! :) Will be udating as quickly as i can. Usually at least twice per week (I have no life!)

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 01/10/2008 Title: Chapter 44: Happy Ever After (For Now...)

Thank you so much for this story! I am looking forward to your next tale of Spike.

Author's Response: thank you for reading and reviewing! It's much appreciated! Just hope you like the next one! It's pretty diferent to this!!

Summary: **NEW SUMMARY** About a year after "Not Fade Away" Angel calls Buffy to warn her about an ominous evil. Who does she hear in the background? I think you can guess. Angel and Spike join Buffy to help her fight. What will happen when they meet again? Will they be able to rebuild what they had started in Sunnydale? Twists, turns, spuffy and ominous evil. What's not to love? This isn't canon with the comic but does use some of what happens (you won't need to read the comic to understand). ****Nominated for best WIP and best characterization in the Rogue Poet Awards!****
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 21183
[Report This] Published: 10/17/2007 Updated: 03/18/2009
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/12/2009 Title: Chapter 6: Further Down the Rabbit Hole

I think you have more than one fan/reader. I have to copy everything to my computer to read it and then try to remember to review the next day. I'm too old to deal with lousy dial-up connections.

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

Author's Response: Thank you! You're very kind. Dial up is ass. thanks for reading.