Five Fabulous Fics Written By velvetwhip in 2013.
velvetwhip is a talented writer, a supportive fandom cheerleader, and a force to be reckoned with. (I mean that with 110% sincerity. She rocks!) This year, velvetwhip once again showed her talent and quality and I want to showcase five of my favorite works. She wrote plenty more besides, of course, and you should all put this woman on your to-read-now lists!
1) Discomforting - Willow/Spike (FRAO). In this story, Willow and Spike struggle to live life without Buffy. velvetwhip captures the angst, the internal struggles of both characters. She is able to make this pairing seem believable, and judging from the comments, she was able to entrance readers who normally don't read Spike/Willow pairings. She also writes what could be one of the steamiest sex scenes ever. Yum!
2) Thinky Gay Thoughts (FRT) - Buffy/Willow. This story takes place after Willow has come out of the closet to Buffy and Buffy is left alone with her thoughts. This story is believable, insightful, and funny. velvetwhip does a great job capturing Buffy's internal voice.
3. Miscast in the Role of Destiny (FRT-13) - Buffy/Angel. This story was written for the iwry_marathon and takes a look at Angel's thoughts in the Wish!verse. Again, velvetwhip proves she's the queen of angst by writing a powerfully emotional piece that is both haunting and bleak.
4. In the Dark (the What's a Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This remix) (FRT-13) - Willow, Angel. This story explores what might have happened if Willow had gone to LA instead of Oz. velvetwhip taps into a side of Willow that is not often explored by fanfic writers. She explores the pathos of what it means to only be the supporting character. She allows Willow to get mad, to get angry, and to lash out. She also gives some possible evidence towards how Willow's descent in Season 6 could have started. It's a Big Bang fic, but it's split into two parts, so don't let the length deter you!
5. Fistfuls Of Sand (FRT) - Willow, Angel. This is another Willow, Angel friendship fic and it's just as awesome as the other one on this list. This takes place after the events of I Robot, You Jane and velvetwhip captures both characters equally well. It's always wonderful to see the ways Willow and Angel can connect with each other and velvetwhip makes you wish that friendship had been given a chance to develop in canon.
1) Discomforting - Willow/Spike (FRAO). In this story, Willow and Spike struggle to live life without Buffy. velvetwhip captures the angst, the internal struggles of both characters. She is able to make this pairing seem believable, and judging from the comments, she was able to entrance readers who normally don't read Spike/Willow pairings. She also writes what could be one of the steamiest sex scenes ever. Yum!
2) Thinky Gay Thoughts (FRT) - Buffy/Willow. This story takes place after Willow has come out of the closet to Buffy and Buffy is left alone with her thoughts. This story is believable, insightful, and funny. velvetwhip does a great job capturing Buffy's internal voice.
3. Miscast in the Role of Destiny (FRT-13) - Buffy/Angel. This story was written for the iwry_marathon and takes a look at Angel's thoughts in the Wish!verse. Again, velvetwhip proves she's the queen of angst by writing a powerfully emotional piece that is both haunting and bleak.
4. In the Dark (the What's a Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This remix) (FRT-13) - Willow, Angel. This story explores what might have happened if Willow had gone to LA instead of Oz. velvetwhip taps into a side of Willow that is not often explored by fanfic writers. She explores the pathos of what it means to only be the supporting character. She allows Willow to get mad, to get angry, and to lash out. She also gives some possible evidence towards how Willow's descent in Season 6 could have started. It's a Big Bang fic, but it's split into two parts, so don't let the length deter you!
5. Fistfuls Of Sand (FRT) - Willow, Angel. This is another Willow, Angel friendship fic and it's just as awesome as the other one on this list. This takes place after the events of I Robot, You Jane and velvetwhip captures both characters equally well. It's always wonderful to see the ways Willow and Angel can connect with each other and velvetwhip makes you wish that friendship had been given a chance to develop in canon.