Penname: no_promises [Contact] Real name: Chris
Member Since: 05/01/2010
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A 2nd generation Spike and Buffy fan (can it be called second generation if it was my daughters who loved them first?)

I am an avid reader, but was not blessed with the talent to write. I have immense gratitude for those of you here who do, and are therefore able to help me feed my Spuffy addiction.
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Summary: AU (non comics compliant) future fic in which Buffy has bought an old house in London and is fixing it up. She finds a strange vampire hiding in her tool shed and uncharacteristically allows him to stay there until the sun goes down and he can leave. But then he comes back...
Bless my betas, Always_jbj and Just-Sue who keep me from Americanizing too many things that should be Britishisms.:)
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 59826
[Report This] Published: 05/08/2011 Updated: 06/10/2011
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Date: 05/10/2011 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

After reading the first chapter here I went and read the next two on LJ, but I am glad it is all here now.
...so exciting. I am really enjoying where this story seems to be going.
If I were to hazard a guess I think that maybe, right after Spike burned up in the Hellmouth he was transported to his "home" with no memories but all the physical damage from the burning.
I wonder if this vamp really is Spike and the burns are just so bad that Buffy can't recognize him - ouch - I'm glad she didn't stake him
-looking forward to more.

Author's Response: I\'m glad you\'re enjoying it. I hope you continue to do so. :)

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Date: 05/11/2011 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

I keep picturing the look that would be on Spike's face when he realizes Buffy is calling him Bob. (it ranks right up there with Randy) lol

Author's Response: LOL - and Randy did cross my mind... :) As Rahirah has said elsewhere, \"Let\'s hope Spike isn\'t a Harry Dresden fan...\"

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Date: 05/12/2011 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

omg she knows it's Spike ! ! !
omg she knows it's Spike ! ! !
(at least that is what I'm guessing while I jump up and down all excited)


Author's Response: LOL We\'ll see....

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Date: 05/14/2011 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

hindsight is 20/20. Buffy admitting that she is already treating Bob better than the vamp who deserved it shows that she truly has grown.
I'm enjoying the banter between them, it sounds just like Spike and Buffy.

Author's Response: She has. Growing up happens to all of us. :) Yep, new vamp is pretty snarky from time to time....

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Date: 05/18/2011 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8

I wonder if Buffy had actually told Bob all about Spike if the similarities between them would have become more noticeable?

Author's Response: Hmm Good thought. Probably would have. But then, this is Buffy and she\'s not one to talk a lot about her love life. :)

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Date: 05/22/2011 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

It doesn't surprise me that Dawn recognized Spike first, she always was more aware and in-tuned.
Happy that Buffy is willing to welcome him back with open arms.

Author's Response: Dawn\'s a pretty sharp cookie... Thanks for reading.

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Date: 05/26/2011 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11

I like seeing the growth in Xander. Looks like him and Spike are about to start a potential friendship (something I think both of them needed back in Sunnydale)

Author's Response: I\'ve always thought they could be friends - given the right circumstances. :)

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Date: 05/28/2011 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Hooray for Illyria. It feels weird to picture her as some ugly demon with tentacles, I always thought she was beautiful (must be because Amy Acker is beautiful).
I like seeing Spike's confidence return, “Does that mean I can say I fought six slayers at one time and kicked their arses?” such a braggart

Author's Response: Illyria and tentacles is common in fic... and in the Ilyria comic, she looks more or less like I described her. but of course, all we know from the show is that she\'s a lovely blue girl. :)

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Date: 06/11/2011 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15

*sigh* a perfectly sweet, loving, happy Spuffy ending. Thank you for such a beautiful story.

Author's Response: I\'m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading. :)

Summary: Three years post-Chosen. Buffy and the gang have left the ruins of Sunnydale behind them and settled comfortably into their new lives in Europe. The slayer runs a women's clothing boutique in Italy and is a happy newlywed. Life is perfect! Or so she thinks...until a stranger from the past turns her life upside down.
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 3605
[Report This] Published: 06/10/2011 Updated: 06/11/2011
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Date: 06/10/2011 Title: Chapter 1: All Around Me

I like the beginning. I am looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for your review! Im very glad you liked it. It\'s pretty gloomy outside today so I hope to get a chapter or two out this weekend :)

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Date: 06/11/2011 Title: Chapter 2: When in Rome

"I knew…-S. "
6 little letters brought tears to my eyes.
please continue

Summary: Set in the I Know You verse (I Know You, I Know You II, Knowing and Watching), where Spike and Buffy have made a home for themselves in a colder, but perhaps kinder world. A village of friendly demons has a problem with particularly vicious rodents and they've asked for help from the Slayer and her mate.
Categories: Serial Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Action
Warnings: Adult Language
Series: I Know You verse
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 13413
[Report This] Published: 07/31/2011 Updated: 08/03/2011
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Date: 08/01/2011 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

the stories in the 'I know you' verse were some of the very first fanfic I ever read. I am happy to see you are adding to it. I really like seeing Buffy and Spike in a healthy, happy, committed relationship.

Author's Response: As I said to someone else, it\'s really been fun writing a Spike and Buffy who\'ve been given a chance to make a go of it.

Someone Blue by Dorians Kitten Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 24]
Summary: Set immediately following Willow's Will be Done spell during Something Blue (season four) and going AU from there. Free will has been returned, everyone's feeling's should be their own and yet Spike is left feeling the pain of a broken engagement. His wounded heart is no secret, but the Scoobies are at a loss to figure out why. Can they find a way to break the spell or will Buffy be stuck with a lovesick vampire sidekick?
Categories: General Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 8447
[Report This] Published: 08/06/2011 Updated: 09/23/2011
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Date: 08/11/2011 Title: Chapter 3: The Lesser of Two Evils

Yay Joyce !!! I always did like the way she was so much more open-minded than the scoobies. Buffy could learn alot from her mom if only she'd listen.

My Elizabeth by Puddinhead Rated: NC-17 Liked [Reviews - 298]
Summary: A 2011 Buffy back in 1880 along with William Pratt. After an ocean voyage and a stop in New York City, our couple sets off across the American West.

There are showdowns, riots, murder and olde tyme bathing suits. The story is also chock full of history and you'll learn all the 'hip slang' from these wacky Victorians in no time. It also features a few real historical figures, but no spoilers. I'll only say that it is NOT Genghis Khan and Amelia Earhart. Put that thought right out of your mind.

Though this is a sequel to "Yours, William," it also works as a stand alone. I had to take down "Yours" as I'm rewriting as an original. You can email me about this if you want info.
Won Round 25 of the Sunny-D Awards for Best Alternative Universe. Won Round 26 for Best Drama, Best Original Character, Best Original Character Pairing, Best Unfinished. Thanks!


Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: None
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 40 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 164308
[Report This] Published: 09/13/2011 Updated: 08/24/2012
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Date: 11/02/2011 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10

I haven't left a review in awhile, but still avidly reading every word. You have managed to write a wonderfully realistic Drusilla (so easy to picture her in my mind while I am reading). I love the way Buffy comes to William's rescue - hopefully she is coming around and starting to see what an amazing man William really is.

Author's Response: Thanks np. And me too!

Summary: Loosely based on the 90's movie "She's All That"


The most popular jock in school makes a bet with his best friend Angel that he can make any girl prom queen. What will he do when Buffy Summers is the girl chosen? Will he let his feelings get in the way of the bet?

*NOTE: After rereading my story I noticed the amount of grammatical errors I made, i was so excited to post my first story I didn't take as much time as necessary to reread everything!!! I'm now re-editing my story and fixing all the mistakes!****
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 21 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 26232
[Report This] Published: 07/08/2012 Updated: 11/28/2012
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Date: 11/26/2012 Title: Chapter 18: Best friend will you?

I wonder if Angel will be held accountable for his part? how will Buffy and/or Spike treat him?

Author's Response: LOL see i wrote an entire scene with Spike beating the shit out of Angel... then decided against it 1) because he\'s i\'ve never liked him so it just wasn\'t worth it to me, 2) i figured i\'d let Buffy take a wack at it! (: You\'ll see. good things to come! (:

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Date: 11/26/2012 Title: Chapter 17: Prom King/Queen

well Spike won his bet - he could turn anyone into the prom queen, but now can he make the prom queen forgive him?

Author's Response: Lol i guess we will see (: Writing the next chapter now. Will be posted soon! xo thanks for the review!

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Date: 11/23/2012 Title: Chapter 16: Glamorous

there is a tiny part of me that wants Spike to have to do some major ass kissing, (and not in the smut kind of way - ok, maybe that way too)
I can't wait to see what kind of diabolical plan Dawn came up with.

Author's Response: He will grovel thats for sure!!! You\'ll see (: Working on the next chapter now! It\'ll be up soon!

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Date: 11/03/2012 Title: Chapter 5: Sunny Day in SunnyDale

I rarely like all-human fics, but I am enjoying this. I can see the similarity to the movie it is based on (I liked that movie back in the day)

Author's Response: THANKS YOU!!! That means a lot that you like it considering you don\'t like all human fics! Thank you for reading my story! (:

Summary: Buffy Summers has had her eye on Spike for a while but she's too shy to approach him. Now her car won't start and he's the only one around to help. Will she finally get over her nerves and take a chance?
Categories: NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8476
[Report This] Published: 09/23/2012 Updated: 10/01/2012
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Date: 09/24/2012 Title: Chapter 1: Part One

Pretty hot . . .
I think I'm as breathless and flustered as Buffy is.

Summary: Buffy and Spike were walking through the graveyard one night .. and then everything went to crap. Or did it?

Officially the worst summary ever, but I suck at these things.
Categories: General Fics, NC-17 Fics
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 11839
[Report This] Published: 04/20/2013 Updated: 05/13/2013
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Date: 04/21/2013 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Interesting start
I wonder if Giles is around, and does he know what a Slayer is?
Is Spike still a vampire?
Does Buffy still have her Slayer strength?
so many questions - I am looking forward to where this leads.

Author's Response: All questions with be answered. Look how mysterious I am? Go me! :D