omigod, Brad. This is fantastic. I love the explanation of the demons and who they are. Buffy's little crazy!fit actually endears her to me; Slayer can cry like a little girl, yes she can. *g*

The humor is a nice counterpoint to the suspense and the freaking scary shadow demons.

And you, dear are a meanie for this cliffie. I mean, I know you're not gonna dust our boy, but still. :)