Decidely AU, this series takes off after Hell's Bells with one important distinction: instead of leaving the Magic Box locked and closed after Xander leaves her at the altar, Anya asks Tara and Spike to watch the store for her. Series rated PG.

Prologue: A Summers' Family Christmas - Holiday fun when Hank Summers comes to visit. Set in that nebulous "never-never land" between "Wrecked" and "Gone." Elements from this story re-appear later in the series.
Episode 1. One Saturday at the Magic Box - Xander learns Tara's not the only one running the store
Episode 2. The Mixer - Spike and Tara start to move in Sunnydale's business community. Spicy buffalo wings, cheap wine and networking at The Bronze.
Episode 3. Reactions I - Spike starts to deal with the aftermath of the events at the Bronze.
Episode 4. Reactions II - Buffy has to deal with the fallout.
Episode 5. Reactions III - Buffy trains while Spike's working.
Episode 6. Business Matters - Giles returns to Sunnydale.
Episode 7. Searching - The search for the Nerds heats up, while Spike is interviewed by Social Services regarding Dawn.
Episode 8. Discoveries - Buffy tracks the Nerds to their lair and the gang makes some uncomfortable discoveries.
Episode 9. Retribution - Warren strikes back; Willow has an unwelcome visitor.
Episode 10. The Return - Anya returns to Sunnydale with a few surprises.
Episode 11. Preparation - Warren prepares for a confrontation with Buffy while the store undergoes some changes.
Episode 12. Confrontation - Buffy and Warren face off.
Episode 13. Showdown - Warren's last gesture has some deadly reprecussions.
Episode 14. Aftermath - Picking up the pieces.
Episode 15. Registering the Dead - Cohorts of Mayor Wilkins may be indulging in political practices worthy of a Chicago machine while the Magic Box begins to rebuild, Buffy job hunts and Anya finds a new occupation.
Episode 16. Answers - Giles brings an expert to Sunnydale who can provide some new insights into what might have gone wrong with Willow's resurrection spell.
Episode 17. Exes and Other Catastrophes - Just when things were going well, Riley Finn returns and Buffy learns that there were indeed side effects to Warren's deliberate triggering of Spike's chip. Novella length story. (New)

Magic Box Extras

These are stories set outside the main story arc for one reason or another, but rely on Spike's connection with the Magic Box for one reason or another.

Sound and Fury - Ever wonder just how Dracula came to owe Spike those eleven pounds?
Card Sharp - Harmony Kendall returns to Sunnydale and logic goes out the window. Silly fun fluff.