Penname: ScarlettDuck [Contact] Real name: Lani
Member Since: 03/02/2012
Membership status: Member
Bio:
Air Force brat but lived most my life in/near Portland, Oregon.

Came to Buffy late -- had seen a few eps over the years but didn't start watching in earnest until early 2012. Before the 2012 fandom, I had already preferred Spike over all other characters, I just didn't know him that well yet. A Doctor Who/Torchwood fan, I had seen JM's turn on Torchwood and loved him there (God, I love an id character!), then solidified that love when I got hooked on BtVS.

I'm married to a man (since 1999) who has so many qualities in common with JM & Spike, it's no wonder I got hooked. (I mean it... I understand if some of you are jealous. My guy actually even has some facial/physical similarities... but not the abs, unfortunately. But then again, James himself doesn't have the abs anymore, either.) Luckily, he's not quite as jealous as James, so he's been amenable to going with me to meet James a number of times.

And now we're a part of a great group of friends from around the world who are fans of James and his band Ghost of the Robot; we mostly meet on Facebook, but sometimes get to meet in person, and they are ALL glorious people (some of whom I see lurking and contributing here). Most recently, I got to hang with a bunch of these fine fans, as well as James and the Ghosties (well, Sullivan and Charlie), for a whole week on the Comic Con at Sea cruise.

Have been thinking about getting started writing, but concerned my plot/dialogue skills won't be sufficient. Those elements aren't important, are they? ;-) I am an excellent editor, however: I can tighten up someone else's writing, and am especially strong on mechanics, so if spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, or vocabulary/word use are not your strong suits, I may be the beta for you!
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Bad Medicine by Addie Logan Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 113]
Summary: Buffy's sick, and only Spike has the cure. But is she in for more than she bargained for? (Season 4, slight AU)
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 29086
[Report This] Published: 08/26/2004 Updated: 10/05/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 04/12/2012 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter Nine

Loved. So sweet. Actually could have used mor smut, IMHO. =)

Goodbye To You by pattyanne Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 12]
Summary: Spike prepares to leave Sunnydale, but first he needs to say goodbye to Buffy.
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5214
[Report This] Published: 08/27/2004 Updated: 08/29/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed
Date: 10/14/2013 Title: Chapter 2: part 2

Melancholy and then so sweet.

Could She? by Schehrezade Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 3]
Summary: A Ficlet from Buffy's POV and also a wee bit of Spike's POV - one shot ficlet - have never written anything like this before so be kind!
Categories: Ficlets/Song Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Freaky/Kinky
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 380
[Report This] Published: 08/31/2004 Updated: 08/31/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 02/11/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Beautiful!

80’s Night by vamptasticA Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 44]
Summary: The bronze is having a $1000 dance off/costume contest during their annual 80’s Flashback. Spike needs a partner and Buffy is the one he wants.
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 10200
[Report This] Published: 09/04/2004 Updated: 09/28/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 06/08/2012 Title: Chapter 4: part 4

Love the Scooby support!

Cheating on Riley by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 6]
Summary: What if Buffy gave into the dance with Spike in the episode Fool For Love?
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3614
[Report This] Published: 09/09/2004 Updated: 09/09/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/09/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

Hot!

Cheating on Riley, Again by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 5]
Summary: Sequel to Cheating on Riley
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2306
[Report This] Published: 09/09/2004 Updated: 09/09/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/09/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

So hot!

Cock Calling by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Sequel to Cheating on Riley, Again
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1955
[Report This] Published: 09/09/2004 Updated: 09/09/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/09/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

Very hot!

Cock Calling II by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Sequel to Cock Calling
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3547
[Report This] Published: 09/09/2004 Updated: 09/09/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/10/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

So hot! Needs editing to fix errors, but still so hot!

Earning His Red Wings by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 11]
Summary: Buffy has and unexpected visitor and Spike doesn't care. WARNING: MENSTURAL STORY!!!
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Freaky/Kinky
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2163
[Report This] Published: 09/09/2004 Updated: 09/09/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/09/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

Hot!

A Tale of Two Lovers by tahmoe Rated: 18 Liked [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Buffy seeks out Spike for a bit of cold comfort.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1875
[Report This] Published: 09/09/2004 Updated: 09/09/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/10/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

Sweet.

Strangled Passion by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 4]
Summary: A continuation of Cock Calling II. Buffy gets a taste of the darker side of Spike's sexual world.
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Freaky/Kinky
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1654
[Report This] Published: 09/09/2004 Updated: 09/09/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/10/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

Hot, but some typos/errors...

Come Again by tahmoe Rated: 18 Liked [Reviews - 6]
Summary: What would make Buffy Smoke?
Categories: Ficlets/Song Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1175
[Report This] Published: 09/11/2004 Updated: 09/11/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/10/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

Very hot. Love the "he came immediately." You don't normally see that!

Once in a Lifetime Love by Ashlee Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 51]
Summary: Spike Hawthorne is a famous movie star. When he meets Buffy Summers his world is turned upside down and he becomes infatuated with her, but when he finds out about her past Spike has to decide whether he wants to risk being in a relationship or running away and losing the only woman he's ever cared about.
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 24245
[Report This] Published: 09/12/2004 Updated: 09/30/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/03/2012 Title: Chapter 19: Surprises

Pretty good story! Has some need for editing to be truly great. I do like that Buffy defended herself, but the domestic violence/rape/Spike's retaliation seemed rushed overall. But I understand it's hard to get through so much heavy subject matter and keep the story a romance... I think I'd have toned down the abuse/rape stuff and left Riley's big villainy to be what he did to Angel. That way, one doesn't question why Buffy, if she's so strong-willed, would let Riley get away withall that (the explanation in the story was a little thin). But overall, good story.

Liar by tahmoe Rated: 18 Liked [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Buffy and Spike in the kitchen. A short PWP (revised).
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1125
[Report This] Published: 09/19/2004 Updated: 09/19/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/10/2012 Title: Chapter 1: 1

Hot.

Touching Fire by annapurna_2 Rated: 18 Liked [Reviews - 20]
Summary: Spuffy Ficathon Challenge. Season 6: Spike in a tux, a cramped utility closet, unexpected feelings, and a mysterious villain give Buffy more than she bargained for as she and the gang scramble to stop a dire fate from befalling the world.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action, Angst
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 28553
[Report This] Published: 09/20/2004 Updated: 10/04/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 10/29/2012 Title: Chapter 9: Sleepwalk

Lovely, lovely, lovely. Very well written, a great adventure. Dialogue is sparkling and right on. Insight into Spike and especially Buffy is illuminating, and darned fine analysis.

Only nit-picky quibbles I have is that you have altar spelled wrong throughout (alter is a verb that means "to change"), and you seemed to use the word "bemused" to mean "amused" when it really means "confused." Other than that, this story is so good, a complete delight to read.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! It was one of the very first fanfics I wrote and you never know how those are going to hold up over the years. So glad you found it enjoyable. :-) Ack! I can\'t believe I never caught the \"alter\" thing! ::face palm:: Thank you very, very much for pointing that out. I need to try to fix that asap. As for \"bemused,\" I know it\'s not the formal definition. I haven\'t gone back to look and see where it\'s used in this story, but I plead guilty to sometimes going by the looser slang definition, which is basically confused and wryly amused..Bad me. Heh. Thank you again. I really, really appreciate the kind words and constructive criticism.

Secrets of the Heart by Ashlee Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 52]
Summary: When Spike and Buffy meet, there is an instant attraction. Buffy finds herself drawn to him, but when Spike realizes Buffy is better off without him, he breaks her heart. Buffy has to decide whether she can move on without him or stay in the past and hope Spike realizes the mistake he's made.
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 21432
[Report This] Published: 09/21/2004 Updated: 10/12/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed
Date: 11/04/2013 Title: Chapter 18: Epilogue

Some parts of this felt rushed (including the abbreviated smut scenes) but overall a decent read.

Lying In Wait by pattyanne Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 3]
Summary: Spike is waiting to ambush Buffy.
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2263
[Report This] Published: 09/25/2004 Updated: 09/25/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 09/19/2012 Title: Chapter 1: x

Hot. Very nicely written!

Changes by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 12]
Summary: Sequel to Strangled Passion
Categories: Porn w/o Plot fics
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Freaky/Kinky
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5505
[Report This] Published: 09/26/2004 Updated: 09/26/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/10/2012 Title: Chapter 2: The Feeling is Mutual

Hot. Some errors just needs a bit of an edit. Love that there seems to be a satisfying conclusion; would love to have an epilogue.

It Matters to Me by Ashlee Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 153]
Summary: Buffy Summers has had a crush on Spike Giles since she moved to town. However, Spike never acknowledged Buffy while they were in school together. When Buffy starts working with Spike at the Magic Box, a tentative friendship is formed. The two grow closer until....
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 43033
[Report This] Published: 09/27/2004 Updated: 10/27/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 07/06/2012 Title: Chapter 28: Epilogue

Sweet story. Dragged a little, but overall an enjoyable read. Some grammmar/spelling/word use problems which could be easily fixed.

When I Think About Leaving by Ashlee Rated: U Liked [Reviews - 2]
Summary: Spike reflects on his relationship with Buffy, while sitting in a bar. Based on the song at the end of the fic.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1673
[Report This] Published: 09/30/2004 Updated: 09/30/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed
Date: 11/04/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Thinking

Touching.

Black Silk by Nicky Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 95]
Summary: COMPLETE 2 Chapters. At a sleep-over, 15-year-old Buffy is dared to sneak into Cordy’s step-brother's bedroom and steal a pair of boxers from his draw – but Spike comes home early, and Buffy gets a lot more than she bargained for. (Warning: underage sex.)
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 9155
[Report This] Published: 09/30/2004 Updated: 05/31/2005
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 09/26/2012 Title: Chapter 2: The Dare pt2

This was incredibly sweet and lovely.

Though I have to admit it was a bit disconcerting to keep reading "draw"... the word is spelled "drawer." Draw is a verb, drawer is a noun.

No Need For Names by tahmoe Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 163]
Summary: Elizabeth meets William in a bar. They have a one night stand.
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Freaky/Kinky
Series: None
Chapters: 21 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 55169
[Report This] Published: 10/02/2004 Updated: 12/10/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 09/10/2012 Title: Chapter 21: Life Goes On

Overall I enjoyed this story. The Faith storyline's resolution has problems, and I agree with other reviewers that gang rape and murder cannot be considered "mild violence" or just karmic retribution. This story needs a strong editing; punctuation, spelling, vocab, syntax and other errors makes this difficult to read sometimes. The smut was quite hot in a lot of places, and I liked the progression of William/Elizabeth's relationship.

It Didn't Matter by Magan Rated: 15 Liked [Reviews - 3]
Summary: This came from a silly little dream and I just had to write it. It was intended to be a Drabble, but I think it's more of a ficlet. It ended up being to long. It's about one moment in time that sums up what I think Season 6 was about.
Categories: Ficlets/Song Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 410
[Report This] Published: 10/02/2004 Updated: 10/02/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed
Date: 06/27/2012 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Nice idea, could be expanded...

Love Remember Me by Jerzeyanjel Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 13]
Summary: Answer to VKA Challenge #6 Unprecedented" -After Spike leaves (post attempted-rape in Seeing Red) Buffy finds she's pregnant. How will she cope without Spike? How did it happen? Where is the father? And when is he coming back? Must have a happy ending. Didn’t say I had to follow the way the episodes were after the rape so I changed it. Tara never died. Buffy caught the trio trying to rob a bank and they fight. The police show up and haul them off to jail on tons of charges. They won’t get paroled for a long, long time. Thus ending the trio. Tee hee!
Categories: General NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Violence, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8947
[Report This] Published: 10/03/2004 Updated: 10/03/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed Liked
Date: 12/06/2012 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Very sweet.

Just a Teenage Crush... by Addie Logan Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 145]
Summary: After Buffy's day from hell thanks to the Geek Trio, Willow decides to "help" by making Buffy forget she ever died. And—big surprise here—this goes terribly, terribly wrong. (Less angsty alternative to season 6; goes off canon following "Life Serial.")
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 25709
[Report This] Published: 10/04/2004 Updated: 11/24/2004
Reviewer: ScarlettDuck Signed
Date: 11/06/2013 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter Two

This is so easy to imagine as an actual episode. I love it!