This will be a trilogy eventually. Book One, “The Hungry Heart”, 22 chapters, is now complete and can be read as a stand-alone. I had planned to start posting Book Two in late 2004 but I became involved in too many other projects. I can no longer give any definite date for the arrival of Book Two. Sorry, everyone.
At the completion of his trials in Africa, Spike is offered an alternative to a soul; a second chance. The cave demon sends him back in time 3 years - but wipes his memory of the intervening time! Will the same things happen all over again - or will it work out a little differently? Could this be a second chance not only for Spike, but for Buffy and the Scooby Gang? In a world in which “Kick the Spike” is a game more dangerous than juggling with nitro-glycerine, can they learn to respect the vampire and avoid the mistakes they made first time round? Or will entirely new mistakes lead them to a different but equally catastrophic destination?
Starts off following canon, but gradually diverges more and more into AU. Featuring some conventional pairings, and some unconventional ones. Including two which I don't think anyone else has ever done before.
A rollicking tale of blood, romance, comradeship, blood, adventure, betrayal, Gilbert & Sullivan, blood, magic, Modesty Blaise, blood, the songs of Richard Thompson and of Big Country, blood, a very different ‘Hostile 17’, blood, and demons. Oh, and did I mention blood?
Contains spoilers for all BtVS episodes from Seasons 4 to 6 inclusive, and for some episodes from AtS Season 1. Rating 'R'.
Received Runner-up award for “Best Revamped” at the tenth round of the Vampire Kisses Awards