it is a good holy crap in that your writing is so intense and convicting. But this is devastating to witness. The shit has hit the fan. What can Spike say Buffy? His Elizabeth has left him.
I feel like I've just watched a junky hit bottom.
Which I think is where you are trying to lead us emotionally, isn't it.
This part of the story has definitely been heavy on angst, hasn't it? And I love your comparison of Spike to a junkie hitting bottom, because that is exactly the way I feel, too. As romantic as it can seem, his obsession with Buffy has been anything but healthy for him.
If I have you holding your breath, I am definitely achieving what I set out to do with this chapter. Thanks for letting me know! :-D
God, woman, but you write pain so well. Backhanded compliment if there ever was one, I know, but how you can make us feel it! And you somehow manage to put us in everybody's shoes
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Nah, I don't consider that a backhanded compliment. My characters are in a lot of pain right now, and if I'm writing it well then I'm doing my job.
Poor Buffy. It's so easy for people to sympathize with Spike because, in a lot of ways, he has been a victim in this story. But that doesn't make Buffy a villain. She's not perfect and she's made a lot of mistakes, but so has he. And if readers are willing to forgive Spike for murder and torture, I think that Buffy also deserves some understanding. God knows, I've been in her position financially, and it would be incredibly tempting to allow someone else to just come along and shoulder the burden. It was wrong of her to let him do it, but at the same time it was a reaction that a lot of people would probably have had. Human beings aren't perfect. I'm glad you're able to feel empathy toward her because a lot of people don't. It was starting to worry me; I don't want to make readers dislike her
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Ditto to what everyone has said already. Left longish review on BSV but Damn! how am I supposed to sleep with my heart out of my body bleeding all over the living room? You really can make the reader FEEL with intensity.
Poor pfeifferpack. I wish I could say that tearing out your heart was not my intent, but, well, I don't want to lie to you. :P
Sorry I'm so behind in answering this and the reviews on BSV. Things have gone a bit wild lately, but I hope you know that even when I'm late responding, I greatly appreciate the comments and encouragement. I'll really miss that feedback once the story wraps up.
“I’ve never asked you for anything,” Spike said quickly. His bloodshot eyes looked desperate in a way that was almost painful to behold, and Angel-who despite their violent past did have some affection for the younger vampire-had to turn his head away...My life…my whole life…I’ve never asked you for a single thing...Again, the miserable blue eyes found Angel's and, this time, the gaze held.
“Help me.”
Such raw pain here. And just as much anger and pain on Buffy's side. Great chapter.
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it is a good holy crap in that your writing is so intense and convicting. But this is devastating to witness. The shit has hit the fan. What can Spike say Buffy? His Elizabeth has left him.
I feel like I've just watched a junky hit bottom.
Which I think is where you are trying to lead us emotionally, isn't it.
Bravo - you've got me holding my breath.
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If I have you holding your breath, I am definitely achieving what I set out to do with this chapter. Thanks for letting me know! :-D
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Poor Buffy. It's so easy for people to sympathize with Spike because, in a lot of ways, he has been a victim in this story. But that doesn't make Buffy a villain. She's not perfect and she's made a lot of mistakes, but so has he. And if readers are willing to forgive Spike for murder and torture, I think that Buffy also deserves some understanding. God knows, I've been in her position financially, and it would be incredibly tempting to allow someone else to just come along and shoulder the burden. It was wrong of her to let him do it, but at the same time it was a reaction that a lot of people would probably have had. Human beings aren't perfect. I'm glad you're able to feel empathy toward her because a lot of people don't. It was starting to worry me; I don't want to make readers dislike her ( ... )
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Powerful ability you have there sweets...
Kathleen
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Sorry I'm so behind in answering this and the reviews on BSV. Things have gone a bit wild lately, but I hope you know that even when I'm late responding, I greatly appreciate the comments and encouragement. I'll really miss that feedback once the story wraps up.
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“Help me.”
Such raw pain here. And just as much anger and pain on Buffy's side. Great chapter.
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