A must - read vampire Buffy fanfiction is 'Shadows of the Night'. This one shows Buffy dealing with a new breed of vampires that are much more cunning and powerful. The author does an excellent job of building the tension throughout the story.
Well, I really liked 'Giles: The Early Years'. It gives a great backstory to Giles, showing how he got involved with the Council and his first encounters with the supernatural. 'A Day in the Life of Giles' is a charming short fanfic that just follows Giles through an ordinary day in Sunnydale, but with his unique perspective as a Watcher. There's also 'Giles and the Ancient Artifact' which has an exciting plot involving Giles and a mysterious magical item.
One great fanfic is 'Willow's Ascent'. It delves deep into Willow's journey of self - discovery and her growth as a powerful witch. The story is well - written, with vivid descriptions of her struggles and how she overcomes them. It also has some really interesting interactions with other characters from the Buffyverse.
One great Buffy fanfiction is 'The Initiative Redux'. It takes the concept of the Initiative from the show and expands on it in a really interesting way. It delves deeper into the experiments and the characters involved in that aspect of the Buffyverse. Another one could be 'Slayer's Bond' which focuses on the relationships between the slayers and how they support each other beyond just fighting vampires and demons. And 'A Different Sunnydale' which reimagines the town and the events in a unique and engaging way.
One great Buffy and Charmed crossover fanfiction is 'The Power of Two Worlds'. It combines the unique magic systems of both shows in an interesting way. The characters from Buffy and Charmed have to team up to fight a common enemy that threatens both their universes. The author does a good job of keeping the personalities of the original characters intact.
A popular one is 'Crossing Paths'. This fanfiction has an interesting take on the crossover. It starts with a mystery that involves both the Supernatural and Buffy universes. The author does a great job of writing the characters true to their original personalities. Buffy's determination and the Winchesters' tough - guy attitudes are on full display, and the story builds up to a very satisfying climax.
One great Buffy and Sirius Black fanfiction is 'The Crossover of Two Worlds'. It beautifully combines the magical elements from the Harry Potter universe where Sirius Black belongs and the unique vampire - slaying world of Buffy. The story has an engaging plot that keeps you hooked from the start as it weaves their two different storylines together in a very creative way.
There's an author named Catherine White. Her fanfictions about Spike are known for their beautiful prose and in - depth character analysis. One of her works, 'Spike's True Self', really peels back the layers of Spike's character. Another great author is Paul Harris. He has a knack for writing Spike in different time periods and situations, like in his 'Spike Through the Ages' series. And don't forget about Anne Miller, who creates some really heart - warming and sometimes heart - breaking stories about Spike.
Then there's 'FanficWizardX'. This author likes to put Xander in unique situations. For instance, they might send him to an alternate dimension where he has to fight different versions of vampires and demons. Their creativity in plot - making makes their Xander fanfictions stand out.
I like 'Buffy in the SGC'. In this fanfic, Buffy is somehow transported to the Stargate Command. The author does a good job of showing how Buffy's slayer skills are both useful and a bit out of place in the military - science - fiction setting of Stargate. There are some really cool fight scenes against Goa'uld with Buffy leading the charge.
Well, 'The Watcher's Guide' is often considered one of the best. It delves deep into the Buffyverse, providing detailed information about the characters, the mythology, and the overall world. It's like a comprehensive encyclopedia for fans.