The Jewel Box Series
This is a series of vignettes taken from two different ideas. The first idea originated from a multi-fandom group called "The 500 Club" which
focuses on producing fics of exactly 500 words from title to end. The other part of the idea came from Challenge in a Can, a site that automatically provides
a character, an emotion, and an object to start a fic. I stopped by Challenge in a Can and got "Xander, bittersweet, jewelry" as my assignment.
Later, I tried again, and got, coincidentally, "Spike, happy, jewelry." The more I thought about how much jewelry plays a role in the lives of the Scoobies, the more I liked the idea. Since then, I have
picked a character, an emotion, and a piece of jewelry for several different fics, limiting the stories to exactly 500 words from title to end. I also worked my way through the alphabet with the titles. Here's what the idea has produced. This series is now complete.
Sudden ReminderXander, bittersweet, jewelry. When Xander is least expecting it, he is reminded of what might have been.
Valentine's DaySpike, happy, jewelry. Spike finally finds the perfect gift for his princess.
Memento MoriGiles, sadness, jewelry. Giles remembers a lost love.
PrezziesDrusilla, happy, jewelry. Drusilla waits to receive a gift from Angelus.
DutyWesley, determined, jewelry. A young Wesley contemplates what his life will hold.
Quiet StrengthTara, strength, jewelry. Tara is headed to UC Sunnydale and reflects on her life.
Beyond PriceWilliam, hopeful, jewelry. An impoverished William ponders what he can give to the girl who has captured his heart.
Name CallingRiley, nostalgic, jewelry. A peek back into a time before demons and hellmouths, when life in Iowa was much simpler.
Free FallingFaith, elated, jewelry. In Boston, Faith experiences a moment of balance and power.
WaitingJoyce, guilty, jewelry. In the summer between seasons two and three, Joyce is left alone with her guilt.
Cleaning HouseLilah, regret, jewelry. Lilah has angered the Senior Partners and waits for her punishment.
Occupational TherapyLindsey, determined, jewelry. Lindsey faces yet another obstacle to getting what he wants.
All That GlittersDawn, lonely, jewelry. Dawn reflects on why she started stealing and why she's doing it again in season six.
Good RiddanceCordelia, furious, jewelry. After Xander takes back his necklace in "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered," Cordy decides she never liked it.
Ruby RedDarla, jewelry, conflicted. Set around 1910, Darla's life has changed, but the past still calls to her.
I DoMayor, nostalgic, jewelry. As a special day rolls around, the Mayor spends time with an old companion.
Handsome ManFred, fear, jewelry. In the summer after season two, Fred's fears of Pylea haunt her.
E-Flat Diminished NinthOz, relieved, jewelry. Set just after the events of "Doppelgangerland," Oz finds his voice.
Lover's GiftAngel, nervous, jewelry. Set just before "Surprise" in season two, Angel prepares for Buffy's birthday.
Xander's GirlAnya, annoyed, jewelry. Unable to sleep, Anya remembers what her life once was.
Tarkna Lorne, frantic, jewelry. Lorne gets ready for another happy, lovable day as himself... or does he?
Unmatched Buffy, resigned, jewelry. Buffy reflects on the many different ways her life has been pierced.
Kept Hidden Willow, secretive, jewelry. Willow treasures a secret birthday gift mid-season four.
ZealotKendra, infatuation, jewelry. Kendra has some unforeseen and unexpected experiences in Sunnydale.
Jailed InsideKate, haunted, jewelry. Kate experiences the guilt and grief of the death of her dreams.
Yesteryear's PleasuresAngelus, peaceful, jewelry. At the end of the nineteenth century, Angelus enjoys an evening in Paris.
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