Summary: He loves her, and she needs him. Sometimes it's not enough, and sometimes it goes too far.
It's a coming of age story full of heartbreak and trauma, and the pains of growing up and learning what love means.
(Originally published back in 2009, edited, COMPLETED, and will be updated regularly.)
The Butcher Series by Grief Counseling
Summary: A three-part series featuring The Butcher, I'm Fine, and Float.
Categories: All Human
Characters: Buffy, Anne Pratt, Anya, Faith Lehane, Fred, Hank Summers, Joyce, Nikki Wood, Original Characters, William, Xander
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Plot-driven, Romance, Tragedy
Warnings: Abuse, Buffy/Other (Temp), Character Death, Cheating/Infidelity, Child Abuse, Other Mental Health Issues, Sexual Situations, Spike/Other (Temp), Warnings Added As Story Progresses
Challenges: None
Parent Series: None
Stories: 3
Series Type: Closed
Characters: Buffy, Anne Pratt, Anya, Faith Lehane, Fred, Hank Summers, Joyce, Nikki Wood, Original Characters, William, Xander
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Plot-driven, Romance, Tragedy
Warnings: Abuse, Buffy/Other (Temp), Character Death, Cheating/Infidelity, Child Abuse, Other Mental Health Issues, Sexual Situations, Spike/Other (Temp), Warnings Added As Story Progresses
Challenges: None
Parent Series: None
Stories: 3
Series Type: Closed
Series: The Dampersandspoons Vault
, Series: The Butcher Series
Banner Art By: Grief Counseling
Categories: Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive, All Human
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Anne Pratt, Anya, Hank Summers, Joyce, Original Characters, William, Xander
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Plot-driven, Romance, Tragedy
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Abuse, Adult Language, Buffy/Other (Temp), Character Death, Cheating/Infidelity, Child Abuse, Sexual Situations, Spike/Other (Temp), Violence
Completed: Yes Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Word count: 59,555 Hit Count: 3,741 ePub Downloads: 33
Published: 03/21/23 Updated: 04/16/23
, Series: The Butcher Series
Banner Art By: Grief Counseling
Categories: Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive, All Human
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Anne Pratt, Anya, Hank Summers, Joyce, Original Characters, William, Xander
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Hurt/Comfort, Plot-driven, Romance, Tragedy
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Abuse, Adult Language, Buffy/Other (Temp), Character Death, Cheating/Infidelity, Child Abuse, Sexual Situations, Spike/Other (Temp), Violence
Completed: Yes Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Word count: 59,555 Hit Count: 3,741 ePub Downloads: 33
Published: 03/21/23 Updated: 04/16/23
Summary: It's hard to take care of yourself when you're all alone. But Buffy was going to try.
A Sequel to The Butcher
A Sequel to The Butcher
Series: The Butcher Series
Banner Art By: Grief Counseling
Categories: All Human, Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive
Characters: Buffy, Anne Pratt, Faith Lehane, Fred, Joyce, Nikki Wood, Original Characters, Tara, William, Willow
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Abuse, Adult Language, Child Abuse, Other Mental Health Issues, Rape (Implied)
Completed: Yes Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Word count: 44,135 Hit Count: 6,124 ePub Downloads: 28
Published: 04/17/23 Updated: 05/24/23
Banner Art By: Grief Counseling
Categories: All Human, Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive
Characters: Buffy, Anne Pratt, Faith Lehane, Fred, Joyce, Nikki Wood, Original Characters, Tara, William, Willow
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Abuse, Adult Language, Child Abuse, Other Mental Health Issues, Rape (Implied)
Completed: Yes Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Word count: 44,135 Hit Count: 6,124 ePub Downloads: 28
Published: 04/17/23 Updated: 05/24/23
Summary: Now that William and Buffy are in a healthier place, can they be casual friends while they struggle with their deeper connection?
The third part and conclusion to The Butcher Series
The third part and conclusion to The Butcher Series
Series: The Butcher Series
Banner Art By: Grief Counseling
Categories: Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive, All Human
Characters: Buffy, Anne Pratt, Anya, Faith Lehane, Fred, Joyce, Nikki Wood, Original Characters, William, Xander
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, HEA/HFN, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Spike/Other (Temp)
Completed: No Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Word count: 32,826 Hit Count: 2,361 ePub Downloads: 11
Published: 05/26/23 Updated: 06/14/23
Banner Art By: Grief Counseling
Categories: Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive, All Human
Characters: Buffy, Anne Pratt, Anya, Faith Lehane, Fred, Joyce, Nikki Wood, Original Characters, William, Xander
Genres: Angst, Drama, Friendship, HEA/HFN, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Spike/Other (Temp)
Completed: No Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Word count: 32,826 Hit Count: 2,361 ePub Downloads: 11
Published: 05/26/23 Updated: 06/14/23