Sunnydale After Dark
Originsverse by Niamh
Summary: Post The Gift, starting at a point where Buffy's gone, and later the consequences of her return.  Currently thirteen stories in this 'universe, will add them as I re-edit them for the umpteenth time.  
Origins by Niamh [NC-17] Likes: 568 Comments: 95
Summary: After the events of 'The Gift', the Scoobies, Giles, Dawn, and Spike make an attempt to live without Buffy.  It's not always easy.
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Season 5, Between Seasons, Award Winners
Characters: Ensemble - BtVS, Giles, Quentin Travers, Scoobies, Tara
Genres: Hurt/Comfort, Plot-driven, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language, Blood Play, Character Death, Sexual Situations, Violence
Completed: Yes Chapters: 53 Table of Contents
Word count: 144,583 Hit Count: 6,815 ePub Downloads: 51
Published: 07/20/22 Updated: 01/11/24
Build a Bridge by Niamh [NC-17] Likes: 15 Comments: 2
Summary: Just a little pitstop between the first and second stories in the Originsverse.  
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Season 6, Alternate Universe, One-Shot
Characters: Buffy, Spike
Genres: Alternate Reality, Angst, Drama, Established Relationship, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Completed: Yes Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Word count: 4,325 Hit Count: 112 ePub Downloads: 10
Published: 04/11/24 Updated: 04/11/24
Past Featured StoryRevelations by Niamh [NC-17] Likes: 420 Comments: 127 Complete!
Summary: Part III of the Originsverse, this is a continuation following Origins and Build a Bridge.  This is a very long story, clocking in at 78 chapters and lots and lots of words.  
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Season 6, Alternate Universe, Award Winners, Award Runners-Up, Crossover (AtS)
Characters: Wesley, Willow, Xander
Genres: Friendship, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort, Plot-driven, Tragedy
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language, Attempted Suicide, Blood Play, Character Death, Rape (Implied), Self-harm, Sexual Situations, Stalking, Substance Misuse/Addiction, Suicidal Ideation/Thoughts, Torture (Emotional/Psychological), Violence
Completed: Yes Chapters: 78 Table of Contents
Word count: 321,225 Hit Count: 2,601 ePub Downloads: 18
Published: 04/24/24 Updated: 05/16/26
All I Want Is You by Niamh [NC-17] Likes: 5 Comments: 4
Summary: This is the fourth story in the Originsverse, set between chapters 32 through 35, and fills a gap in the narrative.  A respite before the storm surges. 
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Season 6, Alternate Universe, Crossover (AtS), One-Shot
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Anya, Connor, Dawn, Giles, Oz, Tara, Wesley
Genres: Baby/Kid, Claim, Drama, Established Relationship, Fluffy, Friendship, Holiday Fic, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Chooses Not to Use Warnings
Completed: Yes Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Word count: 2,131 Hit Count: 43 ePub Downloads: 3
Published: 12/01/25 Updated: 12/01/25
God Only Knows by Niamh [R] Likes: 5 Comments: 2 Complete!
Summary: One Shot in the Originsverse, set between Revelations and Resolutions.  
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Season 6, Alternate Universe, One-Shot
Characters: Buffy, Spike
Genres: Angst, Drama, Established Relationship
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language
Completed: Yes Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Word count: 4,535 Hit Count: 40 ePub Downloads: 2
Published: 05/19/26 Updated: 05/19/26
family by Niamh [PG] Likes: 4 Comments: 3 Complete!
Summary: One-shot set between Revelations and Resolutions.
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Season 6, Alternate Universe, One-Shot
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Connor, Dawn, Giles
Genres: Alternate Reality, Drama, Established Relationship
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Chooses Not to Use Warnings
Completed: Yes Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Word count: 4,113 Hit Count: 9 ePub Downloads: 3
Published: 05/21/26 Updated: 05/21/26
Resolution by Niamh [NC-17] Likes: 8 Comments: 8 Updated!
Summary: Third Major Story in the universe that started with the story Origins., Like the others, this has gone through a major edit, though it has not been re-betaed by anyone, so there have been no other eyes on it post my editing.  Since it's Tuesday, I figured that the new adventures of the changed Scooby gang needed to be started, so here it is, without further ado . . .  sit back, and get a drink of your choice, along with whatever kind of cookie dough you prefer, because there are crumbs to be had.  
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Season 6, Alternate Universe, Award Winners
Characters: Tara, Wesley, Willow, Xander
Genres: Action/Adventure, Alternate Reality, Angst, Baby/Kid, Claim, Drama, Established Relationship, Fighting, Friendship, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort, Kidnapping, Plot-driven, Romance
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language, Character Death, Stalking, Suicidal Ideation/Thoughts, Torture (Emotional/Psychological), Violence
Completed: No Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Word count: 14,338 Hit Count: 29 ePub Downloads: 3
Published: 05/26/26 Updated: 06/10/26
Past Featured StoryTypical Tuesday by Niamh [R] Likes: 8 Comments: 7
Summary: Just another Tuesday night in Sunnydale.
Series: Originsverse
Categories: Post-Series, Challenge Response, Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Connor, Dawn, Original Characters, Wesley
Genres: Alternate Reality, Dramedy, Established Relationship, Fluffy, HEA/HFN, Lighthearted
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Adult Language
Completed: No Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Word count: 2,359 Hit Count: 1,379 ePub Downloads: 17
Published: 09/30/22 Updated: 09/30/22