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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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
Date: 03/05/2009 Title: Chapter 13: Arch Nemeses My Ass

ACK!! Harmony is there??!? Too, too funny.

Author's Response: i'm glad you think so!

Sideways by GoldenUsagi Rated: 18 Liked [Reviews - 1462]
Summary:
Alternate reality. Buffy starts as a normal college girl. But her life is slowly turned upside down beginning with the day she’s unexpectedly in danger. Hired by chance to protect her is Spike, a vampire with a reputation for doing business with anyone for enough money. She’s less than thrilled, but finds herself drawn to him even as she realizes he’s more than he seems. But humans aren’t the only ones after her, and when she’s called as the Slayer, her whole world changes. Things with Spike, who she’s discovered some realities about, are no longer as simple as they seemed. But being sent to the Hellmouth and realizing the high death rate of her calling, Buffy hires Spike as backup with the only thing she has left—Slayer blood. Winner of 20 awards!
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 92 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 202533
[Report This] Published: 10/19/2007 Updated: 09/13/2009
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 07/22/2009 Title: Chapter 87: 87 Recoveries

So happy to find this today! Thanks for sharing with us.

Author's Response: Thank you!

Summary: spuffy awards readers choice best romance awards altered 1 William is in a monastery wondering about his future when fate takes a hand and he and his cousin are taken in a viking raid. Set a millenium ago
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Action, Horror
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Rape
Series: None
Chapters: 58 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 124253
[Report This] Published: 10/28/2007 Updated: 11/03/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/07/2008 Title: Chapter 21: chapter 21

Have I told you how much I am enjoying this fic? Loved the fun market; I've been to lots of them in many places around the world and soon will be checking some out in Africa. How soon will Spike become Buffy's toy boy?

Author's Response: he already is and more to come:) glad you enjoyed the market. thanks for the review

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/22/2008 Title: Chapter 31: chapter 31

Yum, yum, yummie! Another wonderful story from you. How soon until Spike comes home?

Author's Response: wait and see about William, but more soon and I'm glad you like it

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 07/06/2008 Title: Chapter 49: chapter 49

Have I told you lately that this one of my favorite stories ever?

Author's Response: you may have mentioned it once or twice:) thanks as always for aking the time to review

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/12/2008 Title: Chapter 56: chapter 56

Still loving this tale and what you have done with characters. You may be one of the best Spuffy ff writers around.

Author's Response: what a fantastic review. Thank you so much..and i am glad you are enjoying the story

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 11/03/2008 Title: Chapter 58: chapter 58, Epilogue

I can't believe this is finished. I loved it and will be looking for your next Spuffy adventures.

Author's Response: Its been a long road, but glad you enjoyed it. there are others on the way

Summary: "War is coming. A slayer leads the way, a son of darkness heralds shadows and a young girl claims her birthright as the light of all lights. These heroes and others in a last stand against the ancient evil."
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Action
Warnings: Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 30 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 185242
[Report This] Published: 11/10/2007 Updated: 07/06/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 01/29/2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter One - Sibling Revelry

Hi there! I just found this story here and have downloaded it to read and post a proper review later (maybe tomorrow). I live in OZ and am still stuck with a rotten dial-up connection so my reviews are unreliable. So glad you're posting here because the BSV only lets me have one chapter at a time.

Author's Response: Thanks for finding us over here. Glad your enjoying it!

Author's Response: Deacon is requesting that I ask his loyal readers for their real names and e-mail addresses. Right now we have a PDF file of all the chapters edited together, with a "special" cover, that he would like you to receive. Also when Dusk concludes, you would receive a hand-signed PDF copy of the story as well. Please respond with your name and e-mail address (or private message me) if your interested (and I'm sure you will be, lol). - Rachelia, on behalf of Deacon.

The Truce by Eternal_red Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 442]
Summary: Once in a galaxy, far, far...oh, that’s been done. Right then. Humankind has been at war with the Aurelians for decades. When the two sides finally reach the point where negotiation is better than annihilation, a truce is called and a treaty negotiated on the planet currently under dispute. The peace treaty is cemented symbolically by the joining in marriage of the two youngest soldiers present, thereby throwing Buffy and Spike into a relationship that they really, really, don’t want. Although not a traditional Vampire versus Slayer scenario, it is close enough to be familiar.
Categories: Fantasy/AU
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 61133
[Report This] Published: 01/13/2008 Updated: 06/14/2010
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 08/07/2008 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Squeeeee!! I've been worrying about them for what seems like forever. More soon please.

Author's Response: It has been forever - sorry. Pleased I had you a bit worried though.

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 09/14/2008 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

Thank heavens you're back with this fab tale of outer space vamps and slayers and stupid generals. More soon please.

Author's Response: Pleased you missed me (grins).

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 11/09/2008 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Squee!! That's my response when I see an update. I'm off to read now. More please.

Author's Response: Such a shame reviews can't be recorded - would love to hear that Squee!! More back from my beta soon.

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/07/2009 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14

Thank the PTB you're back with more!

Author's Response: Grins. Thank you MarzBar.

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/17/2009 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Oh goody!! A fight for the two of them. Hope it will make Buffy H&H.

Author's Response: Hot and Heavy? Thanks MarzBar.

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 04/14/2009 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Congrats on the noms and awards! This story deserves them all.

Author's Response: You're so kind. Thank you.

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/02/2010 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19

Thank you so much for the update. Waiting with bated breath for more.

Summary:
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You know what it means... whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. ‘Murphy’s Law’ comes into play from the moment our two favorite blonds meet despite any initial attraction to one another. What’s the result when a womanizing genius and a prudish workaholic are forced together in every way with no choice but to deal with each other 24/7? Tons of UST! Will it ever get resolved, or will they kill each other first? .... “Tell me somethin’, pet. Wha’s the real reason for your knickers bein’ in a twist aside from the possibility you put your plug in sideways?” …. “The fact you’re still breathing is number one on a very long list of reasons and oh-my-God... crude much?” Romance, comedy and mild angst.
Awards won, readers&judges choice: best author at Spark and Burn. Indigo Crypt – best author-runner up and Chosen Awards judges choice. Cradle of humanity: Winner - best wip, runner up – happy workers award. Nominated at Spark and burn for best wip/best fantasy - at Serenity on the Hellmouth Awards round 5 for best Spike fic and best Buffy fic - at Spuffy Awards round 15 for Best Buffy Characterization, best fanatasy angst and outstanding fanatasy fic and at Cradle of Humanity Awards for best story and best romance .
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Buffy/Other, Spike/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 145086
[Report This] Published: 01/29/2008 Updated: 09/01/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 07/06/2008 Title: Chapter 24: Conversations

Still loving this story. I usually prefer Spike the Vamp but this is a wonderful exception.

Author's Response: Thank you so much boo, I mean it. I know a lot of readers prefer vamp-Spike, and I suppose someday I should try writing one... alas, I'm so addicted to the endless possibilities all-human fics provide, that I just need to think of a vamp-Spike plot that's original, and its a hard thing to do with so many out there that are so wonderfully written. Thanks again for the review darling - hugs.

Against All Odds by dusty273 Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 428]
Summary: Buffy Summers is a vibrant, passionate young girl in love for the first time in her life with Angel O’Connor, to whom she’s secretly engaged. When he has to go back to his native Ireland to take care of his business, fate intervenes and she meets the very daring and impulsive Duke of Aurelius, Spike. From the moment he lays eyes upon her, he decides he wants her for himself and sets upon making it happen. Will Spike get what he wants, and if so, at what price? Written for the Spuffy_fantasy (LJ) Art-A-Thon. For the gorgeous banner made by drkdevin (Number 9).
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Buffy/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 24 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 86155
[Report This] Published: 02/01/2008 Updated: 06/30/2009
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 03/18/2009 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22. A Taste of Temptation

Yeehaw!! You're back with us and I do so love this romance. Are we going to have to put up with Angel? Will Spike kick his butt? More soon please.

Author's Response: Awww, thank you, darling! And you'll find out about Angel soon. *giggles* Very soon. ;)

Soul Survivors by DawnofMe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 118]
Summary: Sequel to Unreal Together. Spike helps Buffy get the hang of things. She has to contend with old enemies, old boyfriends, and new allies. Why is Giles avoiding Buffy, and what does he know? When ancient secrets come out in the open and their lives are in danger, they go to London, hoping to take care of things once and for all. ***Winner at SunnyD awards for: Best New Author, Best Plot & Best Original Character for Torch***
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 58213
[Report This] Published: 02/11/2008 Updated: 04/09/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 03/20/2008 Title: Chapter 12: 12. Out For a Stroll

Have I told you how much I am enjoying this story? Loved UT also.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for writing to let me know. Really makes my day! : ) *hugs*

SunnyHell by spike_lizard Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 47]
Summary: Buffy comes to Sunnydale knowing who she is and accepts and what she is. No one will be taking advantage of her. Will be spuffy of course.(this has been revised by my beta chocoholicgirl03 and spuffy obsessed)
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 27760
[Report This] Published: 03/13/2008 Updated: 08/23/2012
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 07/11/2009 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

TY, TY, TY for the update!! I love this story and was so happy to find this today.

Control Lost by serenity Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 76]
Summary: **Sequel to Lose Control** (Which I strongly suggest reading because you will be lost!) After losing his one great love, a hopeless Slayer stumbles through his life in waves of depression as he tumbles into the darkness of despair. Can an Slayer who has lost all hope and control of his life make it back into the light?
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 11 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 23726
[Report This] Published: 04/04/2008 Updated: 10/31/2011
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/03/2011 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

OMG!! It's been so long I had almost forgotten this saga! Please, please update soon. Love Buffy's weird and bloodthirsty behavior.

Author's Response: I know! *hangs head* I do apologize dearly for my lack of updates. There\'s just no excuse, really. I am glad to see that you are still reading though. Thank you so much for the review!

In Harm's Way by DawnofMe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 406]
Summary: Season four story starting with a re-write of "Harsh Light of Day". Harmony is fed up with Spike's obsession over the Slayer. With the help of another vampire, Harmony casts a spell that will change the course of events and does exactly the opposite of what Harmony was hoping for. Spells, the Initiative and other problems plague our heroes as they fight an attraction that can't be denied.
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 103160
[Report This] Published: 05/14/2008 Updated: 09/29/2008
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 09/29/2008 Title: Chapter 31: Epilogue

Sigh! Sorry this story is finished but I enjoyed every bit. Are you working on another?

Author's Response: Hi there. I was sad to see it end too. I am working on another. It's a collaboration and may not be posted under my penname, but under one that we make up together, because we both have pennames here. I've also got plans for another installment in my vamp!Buffy verse.

Summary: AU season 6, post "Flooded." After being ripped from Heaven, Buffy is unsure of herself and her duty as the Slayer, especially where a certain vampire is concerned. Try as hard as she might, Buffy is just not dealing well with life after death, the second time around. But someone is watching over her, leaving a clue that will lead to her acceptance of a happy life with the vampire that kept his promises.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 54987
[Report This] Published: 06/18/2008 Updated: 02/27/2009
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 07/06/2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Just found this - never read it before but anything with a demon hankie has to be fab! Off to read more now.

Author's Response: Yup, you never know how, when, or why it will be used ;). Thanks MarzBar! (I love those things, yum!)

Summary: Something insidious is brewing in the Universe. And that something is boredom. Gods, supernatural beings and mortals will find themselves forever changed by the consequences of one bored Being.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Parody
Warnings: Violence, Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Buffy/Other, Spike/Other, Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 47507
[Report This] Published: 07/02/2008 Updated: 12/13/2009
Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 08/16/2008 Title: Chapter 9: Home, Giles

I love these gods! They really do "bugger with folks." Lots of good laughs. More please.

Author's Response: Glad you like my miscreants of the Universe. And more is on the way, don't worry.

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 10/23/2008 Title: Chapter 14: Be careful what you ask for

So happy you're back with this tale!! Laughing too hard now; maybe real review later.

Author's Response: Glad to see I produced such a powerful response. You made me smile too, thank you! *hugs*

Reviewer: MarzBar Signed Liked
Date: 02/06/2009 Title: Chapter 16: Round and round

Yahoo!! So happy you and your muse came back to us! This story is so much fun and I have missed it.

Author's Response: Thank you very much, glad to see you didn't abandon it.