the cut by denny
 
Meganfaithful08/07/2006 11:04 am
I'm just drooling over this. Come on Buffy! Rise to the challenge. She had to make one sacrifice for the world, and yet she's still after you. I smell a trick! Boy do I hope the right choice is to totally blow Willow out of the water. I can't wait for an update.
 
Pin1faithful08/07/2006 07:18 am
Excellent chapter! Thanks for sorting out some of my questions. It looks like we are getting closer to the final showdown - which should be great. THanks!
 
vladtfaithful08/07/2006 01:28 am
very good read, thank you. all the players know what is happening except buffy. either she figures it out or spike and/or dawn have to reach her.
 
jl1980faithful08/07/2006 12:57 am
oh no...poor buffy!! she has to find out somehow that it's a trick!! loved spike kicking luke's butt...that bit was fun...looking forward to your next update
 
kimfaithful08/06/2006 10:14 pm
Come on, Buffy. Hold your wits about you. Realize this isn't real.

Dawn and Carlo's scene was very tender. She found herself a good one, and he'll leave her with good memories.

Poor Spike...separated from the main action again. Very happy to see him rip Luke apart.
 
Meganpeace beyond passion, part III08/07/2006 10:40 am
OMG! How the hell did I miss this chapter? Awesome, though terrifying lool. And this just reminds me why I hate Willow. You're doing a magic job. Loving it.
 
Spikes Slayer2peace beyond passion, part III07/16/2006 05:37 am
oh my....
 
vladtpeace beyond passion, part III07/14/2006 03:14 am
wonderful read, thank you. i really hope you do not allow willow to survive in this tale.
 
jl1980peace beyond passion, part III07/13/2006 06:51 pm
that last line is just plain chilling...how could willow become so very evil? it's all starting to come together for me...very complex tale you've woven here, looking forward to the next update ;)
 
Pin1peace beyond passion, part III07/13/2006 06:28 pm
Delighted to see a new chapter. Things are still moving with breakneck speed, so I'm really excited about seeing what happens next. Thanks!
 
vladtpeace beyond passion part II07/14/2006 02:53 am
xander comes up with the idea of the reversal spell, ao his mind sort of works. but he trusts red completely, so his mind doesn't work. great update, love the tale.
 
jl1980peace beyond passion part II05/27/2006 12:57 am
i cant wait to see the effect of the reversed spell on everyone else...now willow will be able to love again, so she wont want spike to hurt tara...wonder what's going to happen...can't wait for your next update
Can I give you a huge hug for reading and commeting so generously on this story? I so appreciate your remarks and love that you are enjoying the story. I'll be posting the next chapter here and in my lj soon, so I hope you'll keep letting me know how you're feeling about it (and by the way, it's almost over...). PS...I always appreciate feedback from writers I enjoy reading. makes me very happy...except I don't comment that much at the archive sites, I do that more in lj...which now that I think of it is kind of weird.
 
sircpeace beyond passion part II05/19/2006 01:14 pm
great chapter
 
pretty_in_fangspeace beyond passion part II05/18/2006 04:41 pm
I just found this story, and I simply wanted to drop you a line saying that I think it's wonderful. Complex plot, complex characters.
 
Meganpeace beyond passion part II05/17/2006 09:18 pm
Oh wow, *very deep sigh* How incredibly satisfying to see an update of this. I think this would have to be my very favourite fic and I am so turned and twisted inside it that I feel immensely hungry for the conclusion. I want to know so badly if Buffy realises she still loves Spike now that the thought spell is gone. I want Jacob to die!!!! dammit. I want Willow to get the bitch slap of her life. BUT--if it isn't your plan for any of those, I'll live and just wait impatiently for more of this fic. Thank you, Denny.
thank you, megan for still reading this! i really appreciate it and am sorry for taking so long to update. i'll finish this up sooner than later i promise.
 
kimpeace beyond passion part II05/17/2006 08:42 pm
I'm so glad to see this! Been waiting a long time.

I'm on pins and needles, here...that read so fast...the tension is palpable.
thank you for hanging in there! it's really hard to finish, but it's getting there and i promise not to take so long to update. i appreciate your comments.
 
jl1980peace beyond passion - part I05/27/2006 12:50 am
no, i really hope she can't...great update, answers a lot of questions...willow is really scary...on to read more
 
sircpeace beyond passion - part I05/19/2006 01:05 pm
great chapter
 
vladtpeace beyond passion - part I05/18/2006 05:16 pm
very good chapter. thanks for the fantastic read.
 
holly.watson@us.penguingroup.compeace beyond passion - part I04/11/2006 03:38 pm
enjoying it. lots of suspense. please continue
 
Spikes Slayer2peace beyond passion - part I03/19/2006 03:27 am
eeeeeh.... please update!!!!
 
Meganpeace beyond passion - part I03/18/2006 11:46 pm
Gahhhhhh! A vengeance wish that is actulaly going to be super helpful. Bring it on and go Carlo!! And Spike with free will, please?? I seriously love this fic. I don't have the words to tell you how much. I am going to die if I don't get some more soon.
 
jl1980make me wanna holler - part II05/27/2006 12:44 am
what is he up to now? and no, buffy, it's *not* just because of the spell!! wow, i am so caught up in this its unreal! lol awesome story
 
vladtmake me wanna holler - part II02/15/2006 05:25 pm
so spike has a different plan. wonderful, that always works out so well. great update. thanks
 
Loumake me wanna holler - part II02/15/2006 08:56 am
Curiouser and curiouser.
 
Loumake me wanna holler - part II02/15/2006 08:53 am
Curiouser and curiouser.
 
Loumake me wanna holler - part II02/15/2006 08:53 am
Curiouser and curiouser.
 
Loumake me wanna holler - part II02/15/2006 08:52 am
Curiouser and curiouser.
 
Spikes Slayer2make me wanna holler - part II02/14/2006 09:09 pm
*gasp* what has he done??
 
jl1980make me wanna holler - part I05/27/2006 12:41 am
it's all coming around full circle now, isn't it? wow, this story is good!!
 
vladtmake me wanna holler - part I02/05/2006 12:28 pm
way to keep agreat story going. thanks
 
Spikes Slayer2make me wanna holler - part I02/05/2006 03:05 am
oooh.. nice update.. im still hooked and still needy of updates..lol
 
jl1980a tear and a smile - part V05/26/2006 10:44 pm
oh my gosh...i actually feel a bit sorry for willow now...off to read more ;)
 
Spikes Slayer2a tear and a smile - part V02/04/2006 05:13 am
arrrrgghghghhhh!!!! please update!!! please now im beggging you!!!
hi, just wanted you to know, i just posted chapter 29. sorry for slowing down on the postings, but i've been traveling all week because of work. only a few chapters left and this one will be done (should be all in the can, so to speak) by next weekend. glad you're reading and commenting. it's really appreciated.
 
Jess Mariea tear and a smile - part V01/29/2006 01:31 pm
Still loving this story. In this chapter, I especially liked Willow's take on what Tara's fear was. It goes far to show the cracks in Willow's psyche through all this.
 
vladta tear and a smile - part V01/28/2006 08:29 pm
sorry for the lack of reviews. not computer error, mind malfunction. thanks for the updates. enjoying the story. thanks again.
 
jl1980a tear and a smile - part IV05/26/2006 10:43 pm
the dimensions are making my head spin...great story, though
 
jl1980a tear and a smile part III05/26/2006 10:41 pm
oh, please keep control, spike...i'm so caught up in this story, its unbelievable! great job!~
 
vladta tear and a smile part III02/04/2006 10:37 pm
great update, enjoying the story. thanks
 
kima tear and a smile part III01/22/2006 12:16 pm
Love this story. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
 
jl1980a tear and a smile part II05/26/2006 10:39 pm
oh wow...that last line was kind of like a slap in the face...she may be giving up so much for them all, and for giles to be relieved...yet at the same time i understand bittersweet indeed, great chapter
 
jl1980a tear and a smile - part I05/26/2006 10:34 pm
it's all coming together now...too fascinated to say much, gotta read on
 
jl1980bittersweet - part IV05/26/2006 10:31 pm
this gets more intense with every chapter...thoroughly enjoying it
 
jl1980bittersweet - part III05/26/2006 10:28 pm
oh, man, is willow out of her mind? i don't like the whole thrall thing, makes me uneasy...enjoying the story though
 
jl1980bittersweet - part II05/26/2006 10:26 pm
yeah, i'm as confused as buffy about spike's change...hope she can help him keep control
 
jl1980bittersweet - part I05/26/2006 10:24 pm
what? so now he's a portal jumper?? hmm...interesting turn of events this chapter
 
vladtbittersweet - part I12/28/2005 03:42 am
good chapter in fascinating fic. thanks
 
jl1980stay - part III05/26/2006 08:39 pm
man, you have a way of just drawing me in...i want them to get lost in what they're feeling as much as they do i think...lol...but i know that they can't...off to read more
 
vladtstay - part III12/18/2005 09:24 pm
enjoying the story immensely. thanks
 
jl1980stay - part II05/26/2006 08:34 pm
oh man...is anya gonna wreak vengeance on him? this story is captivating in a surreal kind of way...reading on now
 
jl1980stay - part I05/26/2006 08:30 pm
so...i'm a bit confused...what just happened there? did the portal jumper win? what's gonna happen next?
 
jl1980who is he? part II05/26/2006 08:27 pm
no!!! don't hurt her, Spike!! what's gonna happen now??? reading on now
 
bubble_blunderwho is he? part II11/30/2005 04:38 am
Intriguing. Can't say I understand it all yet, but I am certainly looking forward to the rest. More please. -Lisa
 
jl1980who is he? part I05/26/2006 08:23 pm
oh no...restrained-Slayer is not a good thing in this situation i think...is the portal jumper gonna use buffy to make dawn do what he wants? awesome story, by the way
 
bubble_blunderwho is he? part I11/28/2005 09:57 am
Another incredible update! I am really enjoying this story. More soon please! -Lisa
 
jl1980god shiva - part III05/26/2006 08:19 pm
wow, you're holding off the big confrontation and drawing out the tension and suspense very well....now stop it!!! lol i wanna know what happens!! awesome update, the story's starting to come together for me and i think i'm beginning to get it...but you might pull a twist on me yet, so i never know! just love the story!
 
bubble_blundergod shiva - part III11/23/2005 10:15 pm
Evil, evil cliffhanger. Please update soon! -Lisa
 
jl1980god shiva - part II05/26/2006 08:13 pm
this story is so complex and well-written...fascinating...wonder what's gonna happen next...reading on to find out
 
jl1980god shiva - part I05/26/2006 08:03 pm
oh, but she's not gonna be safe is she? i have a bad feeling about this...can't wait for the confrontation coming up!! great story
 
Chanel 5god shiva - part I11/18/2005 03:38 am
Dawn really should know better...
 
bubble_blundergod shiva - part I11/17/2005 02:19 am
Interesting update. I'm anxious to see where you are going with this. More soon, please! -Lisa
 
jl1980mary magdalene - part III05/26/2006 07:57 pm
so...why does he need anya exactly? and why is she going for it? a bit confused but still intently intrigued with this story..excellent job you're doing here
 
spike_spetslayermary magdalene - part III11/16/2005 07:47 pm
wonderful, yet cryptic update...can't wait to read the next chapter...
 
Chanel 5mary magdalene - part III11/13/2005 12:44 am
Great story still. I'm confused about some parts, like why the portal jumper is after Dawn and Why Xander has power and stuff, but I'm sure all will be explained
 
bubble_blundermary magdalene - part III11/12/2005 10:15 pm
Enjoying the hell out of this story. Can't wait to read more. -Lisa
 
Confused Musemary magdalene - part III11/12/2005 05:16 pm
Thoroughly enjoying the convolutions in this plot, and am busily trying to work out what's coming next
 
Verdamary magdalene - part II08/08/2006 05:23 am
somethings changed, she's not giving him a hard time. Now what's Willow up to? Wouldn't that be great if Spike was human with all of his powers! Good chapter, thanks for the read.
 
jl1980mary magdalene - part II05/26/2006 07:36 pm
hmmm..something's not right with buffy but i can't quite put my finger on it...and willow...man, is she ever scary!! love this chapter
 
bubble_blundermary magdalene - part II11/10/2005 11:23 am
Just finished reading up to this point. It's really really good, and I love the way you keep the reader guessing about what's coming next. Looking forward to the next update. -Lisa
 
spike_spetslayermary magdalene - part II11/09/2005 12:34 am
Very good update...awesome twisty plots...more, please....
 
Verdamary magdalene - part I08/08/2006 05:10 am
Willow sure has changed since she brought Buffy back and somethings wrong with Tara because she wouldn't let Willow use that much magic without putting up a fight. Good chapter thanks for the read.
 
jl1980mary magdalene - part I05/26/2006 07:28 pm
the relationship between tara and willow kind of creeps me out...like tara's tied to her somehow...i love how buffy's treating spike though, so much better...jacob's gonna end up being trouble though...still loving your fic
 
Confused Musemary magdalene - part I11/03/2005 03:30 pm
Ooh, I just got all caught up Fantastic storytelling, and wonderfully atmospheric turns of phrase. I'm so thoroughly enjoying.
 
Verdaleviticus - blood on the ears08/08/2006 04:57 am
Well that's just freaky especially with Anya. I'm going to find out about this thing. Thanks for the read.
 
jl1980leviticus - blood on the ears05/26/2006 07:22 pm
wow, your writing is just mesmerizing...each word so perfectly chosen...i love this story...can't believe i never found it until now excellent chapter...
 
spike_spetslayerleviticus - blood on the ears10/30/2005 06:25 am
What a cliffie! you love to torture us! keeping me hooked, keep those chappies a-coming!
 
Verdaleviticus - fools08/08/2006 04:46 am
Yep coming for anyone who knows Dawn, guess Carlos on the list too then. How's Spike going to explain things to his buddy about the slayer? and explain thing to the slayer. Good chappie, thanks for the read.
 
jl1980leviticus - fools05/26/2006 06:53 pm
i like carlo...i want him and dawn to hook up eventually for real willow is scary...and this version of xander is so sad...and yet i get the feeling there's something scary about him, too...loving this story very much
 
bloodshedbabyleviticus - fools10/27/2005 11:52 pm
You're updating from London? WTH? You're a dedicated soul, oh yes. I told Schehrezade to look out for you, so if a stranger comes up to you and says hi, well, it's schez. And Diabola, most likely. Wahhhhhhhh, I wanna be there *sobs*
 
spike_spetslayerleviticus - fools10/27/2005 06:45 pm
Good update--needing more...
 
Verdaleviticus - collections08/08/2006 04:31 am
That's just creepy, poor guy. Just because he knows her he's going to die and where does he take their bodies? Very exciting chapter, thanks for the read.
 
jl1980leviticus - collections05/26/2006 06:46 pm
hmmm....this mysterious villain of yours is super-creepy...wonder if he'll be able to find dawn now, because this boy knows her? wonder what willow's up to? you've certainly made her creepy as well...great chapter
 
spike_spetslayerleviticus - collections10/23/2005 11:45 pm
Cliffhanger...oh darn...well, this is a really great fic, and I'll keep reading, cause I'm just hooked now...darn its sinister attraction....
 
Verdaecclesiastes - free my heart08/08/2006 04:16 am
Glad I don't have to wait to see her reaction. Guess Carlos is going to have keep trying to win over Dawn's sister. Next chapter, that's for the fine read.
 
jl1980ecclesiastes - free my heart05/26/2006 06:39 pm
can't wait to see buffy's reaction when she sees him again...wonder what the one thought was the took from her...hope it wasn't him... ...like your characterization of the new watcher, even if he didn't last long... great chapter
 
spike_spetslayerecclesiastes - free my heart10/18/2005 08:13 am
wonderful--keep going.....
 
redwulf50ecclesiastes - free my heart10/18/2005 12:03 am
excellent fic
 
Verdadeuteronomy - part II08/08/2006 04:02 am
It's in New York so it's looking for her. How sweet Dawn's in love. Hope Spike shows up soon. Continuing on. Good chapter.
 
jl1980deuteronomy - part II05/26/2006 12:46 am
wonder what's up with the monster and the boy he killed and all...dawn and buffy's new life seems bleak...this whole idea is just so intriguing...read more later, gotta get some sleep now
 
redwulf50deuteronomy - part II10/15/2005 04:45 pm
oh shit, you can't leave it here, (big mana eyes)
 
Chanel 5deuteronomy - part II10/15/2005 02:53 pm
Ah, very frustrating. and so it's seems the spell didn't work that well after all...
 
Verdadeuteronomy - part I08/08/2006 03:48 am
Can we all say eeewwwww! what's with him needing to rip off their heads, gross. So Dawn's his next victim, great! What's with Xander that Ahn left him. Going to see more of what's going on in the next chappie. Thanks for the read.
 
jl1980deuteronomy - part I05/26/2006 12:38 am
ugh...the villain you've devised for this tale is truly terrifying..can't wait to find out what happened while spike was gone... more story now ;)
 
Chanel 5deuteronomy - part I10/14/2005 10:46 am
I like, but I need more. many questions with no answers...
 
Verdathe way08/08/2006 03:34 am
Wondering what had Spike ready it wile away the day one minute and then suddenly have him on the run? Can't wait to find out the thought as well, probably about Spike. Going to continue to read. Thanks.
 
jl1980the way05/26/2006 12:34 am
hmm....i wonder what thought they'll decide to use...? probably gonna have serious consequences... excellent, unique story so far, loving it
 
redwulf50the way10/10/2005 03:16 am
O yeah very good fic so far, and I am with Dawn, what thought are they are they taking??
 
Verdathe womb08/08/2006 03:10 am
Unusual and interesting story. Very interested in where this going. Great start, thans for the read.
 
jl1980the womb05/26/2006 12:31 am
oooh, how creepy! intriguing start...wonder what it is that's attacking dawn?
 
Chanel 5the womb11/11/2005 02:30 am
Fantastic plot. And I love evil Willow.
 
bubble_blunderthe womb11/10/2005 09:54 am
Just found this today. Really awesome beginning. Now I'm off to read the rest. -Lisa
 
redwulf50the womb10/06/2005 12:51 pm
excellent berginning