Crossovers

I'm not too surprised that I got this done so quickly. Maybe a little. Especially considering I screwed around half the day having non-writing fun. But just like the pivotal scenes in The Devil You Know, I've been planning and looking forward to this one for a while. And just like then, I think the result is pretty darn good.

Best part for me: The callbacks to book 1, and the subtle foreshadowing for 3. Let me know if you think you spot it.



The Devil In Disguise
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 depictions of violence, crude language, sexual happenings
Word count: 92,442 words (in progress)

As a serial killer working undercover in forensic analysis for the Miami Metro police department, Dexter Morgan is well accustomed to the art of deception. With the help of his newly empowered Slayer stepdaughter, he's turned over a new leaf. Together they've driven notorious and legendary vampires Darla and Drusilla out of the city. And with his bloodthirsty past finally revealed to the ones he loves, Miami's most well-meaning murderer is looking forward to settling down to being the best family man and rogue demon hunter he can be. But his troubles are just getting started. From suspicious co-workers to awkward teen talks, from the struggles of romance to the fatal obsessions that only love can bring, Dexter's world is about to get even weirder. As Darla's parting shot threatens to be the magic bullet that brings him down for good, Dexter and his family battle against vampires, demons, the forces of darkness...and the evils hidden within the human heart.


In this installment: Lumen fights for her unlife. Dexter talks to a sane and rational adult. Storming the castle to rescue the princess, again and again. Everything is illuminated. Action Figure Cody wants his mom. Dexter talks to another sane and rational adult, and one a bit less so. The Slayer's time to shine. And Dexter's second confession inspires the most unlikely subject. It's all here, in the antepenultimate installment of: The Devil In Disguise. Available now wherever fine electrons are carried.


(Chapter 19)

Still not positive if this will be 21 or 22 chapters. Also need to outline more of book 3 before I can finish these last two chapters. Apart from my own apprehension and lack of self-confidence, it's going okay.

Also with this update, the word count for book 2 is officially greater than book 1. Hoping it'll end up right around 100k.

Spoilers for The Devil, You Know.


The Devil In Disguise
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 depictions of violence, crude language, sexual happenings
Word count: 81,989 words (in progress)

As a serial killer working undercover in forensic analysis for the Miami Metro police department, Dexter Morgan is well accustomed to the art of deception. With the help of his newly empowered Slayer stepdaughter, he's turned over a new leaf. Together they've driven notorious and legendary vampires Darla and Drusilla out of the city. And with his bloodthirsty past finally revealed to the ones he loves, Miami's most well-meaning murderer is looking forward to settling down to being the best family man and rogue demon hunter he can be. But his troubles are just getting started. From suspicious co-workers to awkward teen talks, from the struggles of romance to the fatal obsessions that only love can bring, Dexter's world is about to get even weirder. As Darla's parting shot threatens to be the magic bullet that brings him down for good, Dexter and his family battle against vampires, demons, the forces of darkness...and the evils hidden within the human heart.


In this installment: Saying goodbye. A small talk that leads to something more. Grief and anger. Another brilliant idea. And a standoff, whose outcome remains uncertain.


(Chapter 17)

First of the final four cliffhangers. Fingers crossed I can keep this pace up.

Spoilers for The Devil, You Know.


The Devil In Disguise
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 depictions of violence, crude language, sexual happenings
Word count: 71,802 words (in progress)

As a serial killer working undercover in forensic analysis for the Miami Metro police department, Dexter Morgan is well accustomed to the art of deception. With the help of his newly empowered Slayer stepdaughter, he's turned over a new leaf. Together they've driven notorious and legendary vampires Darla and Drusilla out of the city. And with his bloodthirsty past finally revealed to the ones he loves, Miami's most well-meaning murderer is looking forward to settling down to being the best family man and rogue demon hunter he can be. But his troubles are just getting started. From suspicious co-workers to awkward teen talks, from the struggles of romance to the fatal obsessions that only love can bring, Dexter's world is about to get even weirder. As Darla's parting shot threatens to be the magic bullet that brings him down for good, Dexter and his family battle against vampires, demons, the forces of darkness...and the evils hidden within the human heart.


In this installment: Cody makes plans. Deb is sorry she asked. More plans made, and carried out. A brief discussion of alternative dimensions. And everything goes to hell in a handbasket.


(Chapter 15)

Shorter chapter this time, but we just had a longer one, so it all balances out.

Spoilers for The Devil, You Know.


The Devil In Disguise
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 depictions of violence, crude language, sexual happenings
Word count: 60,850 words (in progress)

As a serial killer working undercover in forensic analysis for the Miami Metro police department, Dexter Morgan is well accustomed to the art of deception. With the help of his newly empowered Slayer stepdaughter, he's turned over a new leaf. Together they've driven notorious and legendary vampires Darla and Drusilla out of the city. And with his bloodthirsty past finally revealed to the ones he loves, Miami's most well-meaning murderer is looking forward to settling down to being the best family man and rogue demon hunter he can be. But his troubles are just getting started. From suspicious co-workers to awkward teen talks, from the struggles of romance to the fatal obsessions that only love can bring, Dexter's world is about to get even weirder. As Darla's parting shot threatens to be the magic bullet that brings him down for good, Dexter and his family battle against vampires, demons, the forces of darkness...and the evils hidden within the human heart.


In this installment: Oh God no. An unproductive phone call. Discussions of trust and heartache. A meal, and memories. More male bonding, across the generations. And OH JOHN RINGO NO.


(Chapter 13)

I'm on fire. It feels good.

Spoilers for The Devil, You Know.


The Devil In Disguise
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 depictions of violence, crude language, sexual happenings
Word count: 48,906 words (in progress)

As a serial killer working undercover in forensic analysis for the Miami Metro police department, Dexter Morgan is well accustomed to the art of deception. With the help of his newly empowered Slayer stepdaughter, he's turned over a new leaf. Together they've driven notorious and legendary vampires Darla and Drusilla out of the city. And with his bloodthirsty past finally revealed to the ones he loves, Miami's most well-meaning murderer is looking forward to settling down to being the best family man and rogue demon hunter he can be. But his troubles are just getting started. From suspicious co-workers to awkward teen talks, from the struggles of romance to the fatal obsessions that only love can bring, Dexter's world is about to get even weirder. As Darla's parting shot threatens to be the magic bullet that brings him down for good, Dexter and his family battle against vampires, demons, the forces of darkness...and the evils hidden within the human heart.


In this installment: Nursing duty. A grocery run. Young male bonding. A horrifying realization. Two phone calls, one decidedly less helpful. And a simple plan goes awry into the abyss.


(Chapter 11)