The series is written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon . Fray tells the story of a Slayer named Melaka Fray . Written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon , the series follows a Slayer named Melaka Fray , a chosen one in a time where vampires ( called `` lurks '' ) are returning to the slums of New York City , and the rich-poor divide is even greater .