This week on Buffy and the Art of Story – Fear Itself (Season 4 Episode 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer), where Buffy and her friends face their fears in a haunted house. This podcast episode looks at:

(1) Buffy’s Post-Parker depression – does it make her angry?

(2) whether the fears fit the characters;

(3) slow pace, unclear plot turns, and repetition;

(4) is there enough story here for a full episode?

Spoiler-free, except at the end (with plenty of warning).

Next Up: Beer Bad (S4 E5)

Last Episode: The Harsh Light of Day (S4 E3)

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In addition to hosting the podcast Buffy and the Art of Story, Lisa M. Lilly is the author of the bestselling four-book Awakening supernatural thriller series. She also wrote the Q.C. Davis mysteries, as well as numerous short stories. Her non-fiction includes books on writing craft under L. M. Lilly. She also founded WritingAsASecondCareer.com.