Crossovers

Sailed right through this one. Need to take a week off to spend with family, but the only way the epilogue won't be posted is if I'm deceased. And if that happens, you may rest assured that everyone gets the happy and/or hopeful ending they deserve.

Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 242,173 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.

"You will not believe the joy I felt when I realized you had updated."

"Lots of twists and turns...very interesting, and well written."

"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In the original universe: Deals are made. People come clean. And in current universe: Preparation. Confession. Contrition. Reparation. Explanation. Affliction. Expiation. And dissolution.


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A much quicker update, this chapter came together very quickly. The basic outline has been in place for a while, but I was surprised and pleased by how much additional material I ended up weaving in, and how well it connects with the rest of the book and the series as a whole.

Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 224,090 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.

"You will not believe the joy I felt when I realized you had updated."

"Lots of twists and turns...very interesting, and well written."

"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In this installment: In the original universe: Aftermath. Lumen tries to explain. And Deb attempts a confession. And in current universe: The state of Spike. Harry the bloodhound. Vince sets boundaries and receives more than one apology. Astor and Lumen, on the brink. The many faces of the First Evil. Brian's last chance. Lumen's crisis point. The final flashback. And the end of an era. All in the antepenultimate chapter (if you don't count the epilogue) of AND THE DEVIL WILL DRAG YOU UNDER. So what are you waiting for?



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Another update that only took three weeks despite my ever busier schedule. Things will be getting even more hectic for the next couple months, so my schedule may slip a bit, but everything is on track for this book -- and thus, the trilogy -- to be finished by early next year.


Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 182,583 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.

"You will not believe the joy I felt when I realized you had updated."

"Lots of twists and turns...very interesting, and well written."

"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In this installment: In the original universe: Dana returns from the great beyond. Faith, Astor and Lumen: Faith/Off. Astor kicks ass, and offers an ultimatum. And in the current universe: Spike feels his oats and does the right thing. Lumen gets the full on First treatment, does her homework, and makes a discovery. Brian sees another possible path. The Three Musketeers of Miami Metro formally meet William the Bloody. Lumen consults her findings, remembers the past, finds something unexpected, and has a flash of intuition. And Astor and Tara sense the awakening of a powerful new presence.



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The parallels and contrasts between the Lumens grow ever stronger, with formerly implicit hints attaining explicit status. As always, discussion welcome and encouraged. Contains slightly more than usual in the way of gory details.


Severe spoilers for The Devil You Know and The Devil In Disguise. Turn back, or be spoiled.


And the Devil Will Drag You Under
Dexter / Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel
Dexter, Astor, ensemble Dexter/Buffy cast
Gen, M/F (Dexter/Lumen), F/F (Deb/Faith)
Action, drama, comedy, horror, coming of age
Mature audiences
Graphic violence, crude language, sexual happenings, alternate universe, off the charts manipulation
Word count: 170,607 words (in progress)


For over a decade, Dexter Morgan cut a swath through a mountain of Miami's finest murderers. Scarred forever as a child, rescued and trained by a cop on the edge, he delivered vigilante justice with a deadpan smile. Clawed his way to the top, to become the most successful serial killer in history.

Until the fates intervened.

Now for the past year, Miami Metro's top blood spatter analyst has been dancing to a different drummer. With Lumen at his side, as well as Slayer stepdaughter Astor, they've faced threats demonic and human; survived magickal curses intended to destroy their family, and laid to rest the ghosts of the past. But when a well-intended spell goes awry, Dexter finds himself thrown headlong into the strangest new world yet. A world with enemies at every turn...and the most unlikely allies. And where the desperate battle for truth may be the very instrument of his destruction.


"You are doing a great job in maintaining the suspense...a world of uncertainty and violence."


In this installment: Doakes dares doubt the distorted narrative. Lumen knows evil when she sees it. Spike walks the line. Another disturbing fragment of the past. A Slayer cram session with group therapy. Lumen joins the conversation. The Musketeers reunite. Spike shows why he never graduated charm school. Lenore meets her match. Jealousy is an ugly thing. The First Evil reveals itself. Spike lays hands on a crucial item. And in the original universe, Lumen shares her feelings.



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