#rainygalaxynerd

[katwinchester67]

So, good morning/afternoon/evening/whatever time it is where you are!

I’m in my last year at college which means that I have to hand in my thesis until the middle of April. I was lucky enough to be able to choose a subject which is very, very close to my heart and that is *drumrolls* FANFICTION! Some of you may have read my earlier post about my struggle with this choice but all those struggles ended when I was thankfully allowed to choose that certain teacher as my advisor whom I originally wanted and whose class I have attended this spring.

Anyway, she was very enthusiastic about my subject and helped me decide what exactly it is that I want to focus on about fanfiction. First, I wanted to write about the Mary Sue character type and that’s still part of it, but after talking to her and presenting my arguments about why I want this subject so much, she helped me realize that actually I have a mission with all this and that mission could be present in my thesis without taking away from its scientific value.

Wondering what that mission is? It’s the same thing I talked about in my earlier post. I’d like to tell people that fanfcition is more than what most people think about it. It’s more than satisfying ourselves through badly written, cliched pornography with poor grammar. Fanfiction IS valuable, there are fanfictions that have actual, real literary value and I’d like to make people realize that. In order to do that we have to start talking about it outside of fandom, WE have to talk about it, WE, who write it, WE, who read it, WE, who love and create all the amazing fanart.

So, that’s the foundation of my thesis. I need to do research on the subject, so I created a survey about the following questions:  What do people think about the stories themselves? What do they think about the people who write it? What do they think about the people who read it? If you write, do you tell people (your friends, family, etc) or is it not something that you can proudly “advertise”? And if you read? Do you tell people that?

So, I would be very grateful if you followed the link below and answered my questions. It would be tremendously helpful, if you shared it with non-readers/writers because I’m interested in their answers too, since I have specific questions for them. You can even share it with non-fandom member friends or anyone you can think of, because I’m really curious about their opinion on fanfictions too.

If you have any questions or comments or anything, please feel free to message me, or you can send me an email at mrs.kitty.malfoy.@gmail.com

I’ll tag some of my favorite people and dear friends on here and I would be eternally grateful if you could signal boost this. THANK YOU!! 😚💕💕 (Please forgive me if I tagged you and you don’t want to be tagged, I only try to get this to as many people as I can. I need around 100 people to fill the questionnaire.)  

@leatherwhiskeycoffeeplaid, @saenalife, @rainygalaxynerd, @winchestersinthedrift, @deansdirtylittlesecretsblog, @supernaturalfreewill, @kaz2y5-imagines, @ilostmyshoe-79, @misscrosslord, @abigailwinchester8379, @deandoesthingstome, @thenightyouknow @the-thing-about-life-is @theboreddragon @rosegoldsherlock @the-7-percent-solution

[spnshortstories]

rainygalaxynerd replied to your post “SPN fandom readers and writers”

Even though it’s for charity, have you checked if it’s compliant with copyright laws? I don’t want anyone to get into trouble.

I did now that you brought it up, and this is basically what I found.

In American copyright law, there exists a thing that’s known as “fair use.” It basically covers being allowed to quote/reproduce parts of a copyrighted material (a book, a movie, a song, etc) for use that falls under one of two categories: “commentary and criticism” being one and “parody” being the other. Fan fiction falls into a weird place in that situation, because it isn’t explicitly outlined under fair use laws, doesn’t fit neatly into either of those established categories, and is considered a “derivative work.” US copyright laws give the creator of a thing (book, movie, etc) exclusive rights to create derivative work of that thing- for example, technically speaking, the creators of Supernatural are the only people allowed to create a derivative work like fan fiction based on Supernatural.

However- it really comes down to the matter of whether or not the creator of the thing decides to pursue action against fan creators, when it comes to fan fiction. It’s definitely happened in the past, with particular authors who aren’t receptive to fan fiction or similar derivative works, but to the best of my knowledge, Supernatural has never fallen into that category. The whole team is generally very supportive of their fan community and of the creations it generates, and there’s no precedent of them going after fans for projects similar to this one (previous artbooks, etc).

Basically: I don’t think there’s any cause for concern. Being non-profit is a big factor in these situations, so there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. I’ve also looked over Kickstarter’s rules pretty thoroughly, and there’s nothing there that prohibits this sort of project, either.

[manawhaat]

rainygalaxynerd replied to your post “deanscolette: deanscolette: Hey guys, so as many of you know, I’m...”

I'd happily donate if you weren't commissioning fan fiction. I'll forever support original fiction but commissioning will be the doom of the fandom creation freedom we enjoy today. I still love your writing and wish you the best of luck <3

I don’t see this as a ‘commissioning fanfic’ post, I see this as a ‘brave request for support in any way possible with incentives for monetary support post’. Just sayin’.

[seenashwrite]

Instagram user @crowleys_neice666 is a thief. And rude. But hey, at least they’re upfront about where their morality line falls, amirite?

If SPN Family who are also on Instagram might kindly spare a moment of your free time to assist me via reporting this post or encouraging their compliance with my request via a note, I would very much appreciate it.

Oh, and even if not - reblog the ever-loving shit outta this, would ya? Y’all rock. 

Link to the post above: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Biw_ohMnwV1/?taken-by=crowleys_neice666

Link to their page: 

https://www.instagram.com/crowleys_neice666/

I will note, however - based upon the information on this main page, the person in question is 14 years old. Should you choose to help me out (which I’d appreciate!), please be blunt but kind in your messages. Not that you wouldn’t be - my heart’s just convicted to put that out there.

The hashtag “Guardians of the Supernatural” is also something relatively unique to my posts - other than this one (and mine), there is only one other, from years ago, and is related to Funkos, if memory serves. So, found that interesting, too, that they used that particular hashtag, along with the missing watermark of the original thief.

And just as an FYI, despite being old enough to be this person’s mother, I chose to report the post under “harassment and bullying” due to the shooting a bird emoji, as I didn’t know if “spam” rightly qualified. YMMV.

My Instagram is HERE, should you want to see what I referenced in my note to them.

I am now tagging everyone I can think of, and a couple peeps who were kind enough to assist last time.... and apologies if I missed anyone who helped or any Nashooligans in general, I adore you, it’s just this irritation filter my brain’s currently got wrapped around it.

I’ll also be queuing this for several more times of day/night to try and catch as many folks as can, since tags are being spotty - so, apologies in advance for having to see the repeats on your dash.

 @impandagrl   @castielhasthetardis  @waywardjoy  @jalove-wecallhimdean   @just-another-busy-fangirl  @amanda-teaches  @fanforfanatic @salt-n-burn-em-all  @cyrilconnelly  @rozadolphin  @blackcaptainrogers   @carryonmycobaltangel  @ilsawasanacrobat  @klaineaholic  @helvonasche @zepppie  @amionthetumbler  @tankcupcakes  @littlegreenplasticsoldier @emlostinwonderland @michellethetvaddict  @theoriginalvicki  @ellen-reincarnated1967   @copperseraphim   @impala-dreamer @atc74  @wi-deangirl77 @idreamofhazel  @hannahindie  @pinknerdpanda  @wildlifepixie  @niamandthings @greeneyesinlaceandangelsgrace  @looksmokin @gryffindorable713   @lipstickandwhiskey   @abbessolute @thedeaniebean  @roxy-davenport   @drakevampire     @wingsdestiel  @ohio-cnk-80q3  @ultimatecin73   @a-screaming-ghost   @ferferelli @growningupgeek   @hyrulehearts1123  @moose-of-baskerville   @justholdingstill   @4401lnc  @netflixwithcas  @casownsmyass  @ericaprice2008   @coffeeandwinchesters   @crowleyshellhoundspn  @thecaptainofamerica  @butiaintgonnaloveem   @bemyqueenofdarkness  @mrsdeanfuckingwinchester  @escabell  @smi727  @madamelibrarian  @katymacsupernatural  @iwriteaboutdean    @plaid-lover-bay25   @juppschmitz  @deandoesthingstome  @rebelslicious  @withstarryeyes  @wheresthekillswitch  @mrswhozeewhatsis  @ariannnawinchester  @spookyphsyco  @whispersandwhiskerburn  @raspberrymama  @kathaswings  @wrenwritesometimes  @webcricket  @icouldnotsee  @sketchydean  @babypieandwhiskey  @moonlightcas  @salvachester  @justanotheridijiton  @kayteonline  @authoressskr  @sea040561 @super-not-naturall  @arryn-nyxx  @kittenofdoomage  @winchesterprincessbride  @winchester-family-business  @muchamusedaboutnothing  @mamaredd123  @deanssweetheart23  @deansdirtyduchess  @deathtonormalcy56  @goldenolaf25  @iwantthedean @kas-not-cas  @mysaintsasinner  @octomoosey  @ohmychuckitssamanddean  @plaidstiel-wormstache  @rainygalaxynerd  @salvachester  @tippitv  @therealcaswinchesters  @there-must-be-a-lock  @thelibraryismytardis @yourewelcomeforbeingmyfriend @sixtysevenandwhiskey  @revwinchester  @mogaruke  @chiisana-sukima  @charliebradbury1104   @hollygopossumlovesj2  @notnaturalanahi  @sassy-spn-knight-of-hell  

[atc74]

OC Appreciation Day

We all know that the Reader insert rules in fan fiction, but sometimes, someone creates an original character that is so well thought out and written, that you cannot deny their pull. When you read a novel, it is composed of all original characters, so let’s put aside any preconceived notions that the only good fan fiction out there is reader insert.

JANUARY 7 IS OC APPRECIATION DAY!

Please join us, @iwantthedean, @d-s-winchester and @atc74, as we pay homage to some of our favorite OC’s and maybe even come up with some new ones for you.

Do you have an OC that you love? YOur own or someone else’s? Tell us about them! Post your fics (old or new) with the tags:

#OC’s Rule and #OC Appreciation Day 2018 and be sure to tag us so we can read some new OC’s too!

Any genre is welcome (fluff, angst, fluff, crack)

One-shots, series, drabbles, imagines, whatever your heart desires.

Main pairing must be with an OC; please do not include children as your OC (unless they are the main character) as they are generally a result of a reader insert pairing.

Your OC can be you, a friend or the product of your beautiful and creative imagination!

NO SIGN UPS NECESSARY!!! Just post your fic on 1/7/18, don’t worry about time zones!

Tagging those that have previously written an OC: @rockhoochie @tankcupcakes @madamelibrarian @ellen-reincarnated1967 @wheresthekillswitch @mamaredd123 @chelsea072498 @growningupgeek @crazililwabbit @salvachester @hannahindie @docharleythegeekqueen @justanotherdeangirl25 @sammit-janet @hardertobreatheat-night @rainygalaxynerd @faegal04 @frenchybell @holywaterbucketchallenge @spn-hp-fanwrites @mrswhozeewhatsis @just-another-busy-fangirl @waywardjoy @percywinchester27

[spnbuddywriters-blog]

Buddy Challenge: Mix and Match

Hey guys the new buddy challenge is here. It is not something you need to feel obligated to do, but it is a team building exercise we offer to all of you.

Here are the rules

Who?

You have to be in a buddy group to join. You work with your two buddies creating a 3 part story. You can write all the parts together or one part each and beta for each other.

If one of your members don’t wanna join that is fine - the other two can do it. If two bows out the third sadly can’t join in. You need at least one of your buddies to to this. 

How?

Pick a prompts from each category. You can write any pairing you want. For every part at least one of the three prompts you picked has to play an important part in the story. You don’t have to send us an ask to join. You don’t even have to tell us what you picked. 

You chose the pairing. All is allowed. Only rule is you gotta agree. 

When?

You can start writing whenever you want. If you want us to reblog your story to the blog you have to submit it to us via link. We take the last submissions on September 3rd 9pm EST.

 Category One: Monsters

1 Rugaru

2 Ghost

3 Demon

4 Vampire

5 Ghoul

6 Witch

7 Djinn

8 Wendigo

9 Werewolf

10 Siren 

Category Two: Dialouge prompt

1 “Son of a Bitch!”

2 “Hey Assbutt”

3 “So get this…”

4 “Accidents don’t happen accidentally”

5 “Writing is hard.”

6 “They ate my tailor!”

7 “You’ll thank me when it’s Wednesday.”

8 “Hell's fine. Hell's like a Swiss watch. Don't worry about Hell. Hell's complicated.”

9 “Somebody slip a mickey in your power shake, kid?”

10 “Later bitches.”

 Category Three: Items

1 Grenade Launcher

2 Samulet

3 Angel Grace

4 Ruby’s Knife

5 Angel Blade

6 Old photograph

7 Death’s Ring

8 Holy Water

9 Pentagram

10 John’s Journal

Tagging the groups

1 @deathtonormalcy56, @winchesterprincessbride, @sis-tafics

2 @bloodstained-porcelain-doll, @bkwrm523 @ariannawinchester

3 @squirrelchester, @ellen-reincarnated1967, @chelsea-winchester

4 @deansdirtylittlesecretsblog @mrs-squirrel-chester.tumblr, @winchesterswoonathon

5 @waywardlullabies, @sophisticated-angel, @sgtjamesbuchananbarnes107th

6 @unkindnessphalages  @megansescape @deals-with-demons

7 @just-a-touch-of-sass-and-fandoms, @shannon-kind, @chaos-and-the-calm67

8 @muchamusedaboutnothing, @cardinaleyes, @jpadjackles

9 @ilostmyshoe-79, @curliesallovertheplace, @padackles2010

10 @deanxfuckingadorablexwinchester, @impala-dreamers-mainfrigginblog, @atc74

11 @rainygalaxynerd @obsessionisaperfume-spn-blog

12 @neversatisfiedgirl, @cantchoosejustonefandom, @themagicmicrobus

13 @femmewinchester, @dr-dean, @a-screaming-ghost

14 @profound-boning, @smoothdogsgirl, @rebel-author-chick.

15 @your-average-distracted-waffle,  @soul-of-verity

 16 @quiescentcastiel, @xfanqirlinq, @iwriteshortstuff

17 @like-a-bag-of-potatoes, @melonshino-writes, @hanny-writes-spn

18 yellowbrickcas, @megansescape, angelsandhuntersgalore

19 @supernaturallymarvellous, @thetalesofmooseandsquirrel, @waywardimpalawriter

20 @luckynumbrnelly @llovedean-spn2 @quiddy-writes

21 @jalove-wecallhimdean, @sawyerday

22 @braezenkitty, @anonymousantonym

23 @girl-next-door-writes, @redlipstickandplaid,

24 @traceyaudette @rachelladytietjenswrites @clueless-gold

25 @homeybadger @percywinchester27 @alangel185

26 @faith-in-dean @therewillbeblood

[growningupgeek]

Tag 10 people you'd like to get to know better. I was tagged by fellow mitten gal @bohowitch and @oneshoeshort. Name/Nicknames: My name is Mickie. I go by Cat or Jedi but I've also been called Mic, Nikki, and Captain Sweet cheeks(long story, ask me some night when I've been drinking) Last song I listened to:  Hooked on a Feeling by Blue Swede First Fandom: Star Trek. I'm a first generation Trekkie. Book that I’m currently reading: Magnuson Chase and the Hanger of Thor Worst thing I’ve ever eaten: Salmon cake, I hate the things. Favorite places: Anywhere away from work. @wheresthekillswitch @skybinx-blog @rainygalaxynerd @oriona75 @little-red-83

[overly-obsessed-fangirl1]

Immortal Heart- A New Eternity

Characters: Sister!Reader, Maebh [mā-v] (OFC), Charlie, Sam, Dean, Cas, Rowena, Elton Styne, Jess (mentioned), Jo (mentioned), Ruby (mentioned), Meg (mentioned), John (mentioned), witch (mentioned), Juliet the hellhound (mentioned)

Pairings: Reader x Maebh, Reader x Charlie

Word Count: 2024

Warnings: angst, depression, homophobic attitudes, implied smut, character death, murder

Summary: Reader is from the Industrial Revolution. 190 years after being cursed to live forever and to lose everyone she loves, the reader finds herself as part of the Winchester family.

Beta: @rainygalaxynerd​

A/N: The Irish brogue is written a bit on the phonetic side to get across how she speaks. This is my entry for @thing-you-do-with-that-thing​’s anti-Valentine’s challenge. My song was The Hands That Built America by U2. Lyrics at the bottom.

A/N 2: Thanks to @artsy-aspie for the illustration

1815

“Will you miss it?” Maebh asked, joining you at the rail and gazing back at the island where you were raised.

“I won’t miss the quarries,” you said, making a face, “but I will miss rolling down the hills. And all the green.”

“I hear New York is made of silver,” Maebh whispered, wrapping her arm around your waist. “Surely in a city of silver there will be enough food for everyone. No more hungry nights, no more worrying about our next meal.”

“And plenty of indoor jobs! No more worrying that someone might slip and crush us,” you add, remembering the poor girl last week who was killed by a falling rock that someone hadn’t braced properly.

“No more breathing rock dust.”

“No more days from before dawn to after dusk.”

“No more waiting until night,” Maebh said in a low voice. Her breath tickled your neck.

Your breath hitched.

“Someone will see,” you moaned, thinking of all the other emigrants on the boat.

Maebh gave your neck one last nip before pulling back.

“I hate it when you’re right,” she whined.

You just smiled, thinking of all the time you’d have together once you reached America.

2015

“Y/N!”

Dean’s voice tore through the bunker. You shot up, yanked from your dream. Annoyed, you climbed out of bed.

“So help meh, Dean, if you’ve dragged meh out o’ bed jus’ because Sam ate da last slice o’ pie, I will personally summon Juliet to tear inta ya.”

At the sound of your thick Irish brogue, Dean froze. You only ever slipped back into it when you were really upset. Slowly, he turned around, taking in your old homespun wool dress. His demeanor instantly changed.

“Maebh again?” he asked softly.

You nodded, unshed tears pressing against your eyes.

He opened his arms and you gratefully let him envelop you.

“Wanna talk, kiddo?”

“Ya already know wha happen’, Dean,” you mumbled into his shirt. “February 14, 1820. Someone spied us kissing’ through da window, an’ gathered a mob. While tryin’ to escape, I knocked over a lantern, trappin’ ‘er inside an’ burnin’ da place down. Her ma wuz a witch, an’ cursed meh to live fer eva, an’ to lose everyone I’ll ever love, to feel ‘er pain.”

Dean gave you one last squeeze before pulling back and wiping your tears.

“I was going to ask you to do a supply run, because yes, someone ate the last slice of pie, but you take the day off. I’ll ask Sam to do it.”

Smiling sadly, you went back to your room, turning on the radio as you lay back down.

Oh my love

It's a long way we've come

From the freckled hills

To the steel and glass canyons

From the stony fields

To hanging steel from skies

From digging in our pockets

For a reason not to say goodbye

These are the hands that built America

Ah, ah, ah, America

The tears that had threatened earlier now spilled over as you thought about Maebh, her fiery red hair and sparkling eyes the same color as the Emerald Isle. You remembered all the lonely years you spent wandering before John found and adopted you. You smiled as you remembered the elation of having a family, but it was quickly replaced with more tears as you remember how short that elation lasted, and all those you had fallen for and lost. You thought of Jess, Jo, Ruby, Meg. You thought how all of your lost loves had helped shape you into who you were.

You were just drifting back off when someone knocked on your door. Wiping your eyes, you switched off the music and opened the door.

“Hey, Dean told me what happened. I have something that I think’ll cheer you up.”

Wondering what could possibly make you feel better, you grabbed your coat and followed Sam to the car he had “found.”

What you found just confused you. Rowena was chained to a table making snide comments while Cas was trying not to pull his hair out.

“I don’t understand. How is this supposed to help?” you asked, turning to Sam.

Before he could answer, “Y/N/N!” tore through the warehouse. You whipped around to see Charlie racing toward you. You ran to meet her and your lips crashed into hers, all the sorrows of that morning melting away.

Cas looked away, embarrassed.

“This is where you’ve been sneaking off to?” you asked when you and Charlie finally broke apart. Sam nodded. “And you didn’t think to tell me my girlfriend was in town?” It was Sam’s turn to look uncomfortable. It was Cas who answered.

“You have trouble hiding things from Dean.”

Bewildered, you looked at Sam. “What is so important that you have to hide it from our own brother?”

“Yes, Samuel, explain why we aren’t telling Dean what we’re doing,” Rowena chimed in.

Sam glared at her. “Rowena’s translating the Book of the Damned to remove the Mark.”

You just blinked. “Okay.” Turning to Charlie, you asked “Why are you here?” “I’m trying to help decode the codex, but someone won’t shut up long enough for me to think.” She directed the last part at the witch, who tossed her head with a hmph.

“I’m going on a run. Y/N, you can stay and referee with Cas,” Sam interrupted.

Two hours later, you understood why Charlie was so on edge. Five hours later, you wanted to claw both Rowena’s and your own eyes out.

Charlie was glad to see you, but distracted. She was focusing all of her attention on decrypting the book. You didn’t blame her (you also wanted to save Dean), but after your morning you wished for a little more affection.

After the witch’s third remark in as many minutes, Charlie stood up so fast her chair fell over.

“I can't take this anymore!” she exclaimed, storming out of the room.

“I’ll get her,” you said as Cas started to go after her.

He nodded and you followed your girl.

“I’m sorry, I just need a break from that bitch,” Charlie said when you entered. “Let’s go somewhere. You do realize what day it is, don’t you?”

Rolling your eyes, you gave in. “I passed a motel on the way here.”

Charlie’s face lit up. Grinning, she eyed the window above you.

20 minutes later found both of you tangled in sheets.

“Do you still hate Valentine’s Day?” Charlie panted.

“You may have converted me,” you replied, kissing her again.

Suddenly she sat up.

“St. Valentine!”

“What?”

“I think I know how to crack the code,” she said hurriedly, jumping out of bed and pulling her clothes back on as she grabbed her tablet. “Saints…symbolism…yes!”

“You did it?” you asked, following suit.

“I did it!” Squealing, she grabbed you and you both did a little happy dance.

The two of you didn't have long to celebrate, however, as someone interrupted by pounding on the door. You froze, exchanging looks. Putting a finger to your lips, you pulled out one of your knives and passed it to her, then crept over to the peephole.

It was Elton.

“Run!” you hissed.

Charlie gave you one last desperate kiss, grabbed her tablet and locked herself in the bathroom. You pulled out your phone and hit speed dial as Elton continued to try to break down the door.

“Y/N! Where are you?” Sam’s frantic voice answered.

“Charlie an’ I snuck out. Sam, dey found us!” Even though you knew you couldn’t die, you were terrified.

“Get out! Both of you!”

“We can’t!” you cried as the door flew open.

Elton stepped over the threshold and you dropped the phone.

“Give me the Book and no one has to get hurt,” he threatened.

You raised your other knife in response. You got one swipe in before he snapped your neck, leaving you for dead. Dimly you felt the curse knitting the bones back together, but not fast enough. You watched helplessly as he broke into the bathroom and killed Charlie, who had smashed her tablet, destroying her notes. Failing to get what he came for, Elton stabbed her over and over, then dumped her body in the tub before leaving. Minutes later, Sam and Dean found you hugging your knees in the bathroom, sobbing.

“She sent me the decryption.”

You didn’t respond, watching the pyre eat your girlfriend’s lifeless form.

“Y/N, she saved Dean. She saved our brother.”

“Yer brotha.”

You said it so softly you didn't expect him to hear, but he recoiled as though you had shouted at him.

“He’s yer brotha, Sam. I’m not yer lil’ sista, no matter how young I look or what John did. I’m 210 years old, 183 years older than ya. I bounce around from family ta family, losin’ evra one I love. So excuse meh if I’m not excited about dis, because I have ta go troo dis pain oova and oova again fer eternity, while ya get one cosmic second o’ good news.”

Numbly, you stalked off, not even knowing where you were going to go. The next thing you were aware of, you were standing outside the warehouse. Fury rose up inside you. If Rowena hadn’t been commenting every few minutes, Charlie wouldn’t have needed to get away. You wouldn't have snuck out. She would still be alive. You stormed inside, pulling out your gun as you went.

“Give meh one good reason why I shouldn't blow yer brains out righ’ now,” you snarled, advancing on Rowena. She looked up from the Book.

“Why, dear, then I wouldn’t be able to remove the Mark from your brother,” she sing-songed.

“Dean is not ma brotha.”

“My, how things have changed. Just yesterday you were-”

“Yestaday, Charlie was alive. Ya drove her mad, made her need ta escape ya. So if ya have no other defense…” You cocked the gun.

“I can reunite you.”

“Spells can't bring back da dead.” Still, you paused, listening.

“I found a spell in here that can reverse the enchantment on you. You’d embody your real age, which, as you know…”

“Would kill meh,” you finished. “Are ya sure it would work?”

“If it doesn’t, I have a lovely anti-aging charm that will reverse the process,” Rowena promised.

After a moment’s hesitation, you lowered the gun.

“Do it.”

As Rowena chanted, you began to feel all the years, all the fatal wounds you had ever received descending on you at once. The pain was excruciating, but you watched with a sort of detached interest as you rapidly aged.

Cas, tell Sam I’m sorry, was the last thing you thought before your body crumbled to dust, finally releasing your spirit to be reunited with your girls.

As you rose upwards, away from Rowena observing the aftermath of the spell, your surroundings changed. You found yourself back home, and felt the pain of all the years falling away. Just when you thought you couldn’t feel any lighter, you saw her.

Standing there among the rolling hills, green eyes glittering and bright red hair flowing, was Maebh. “I’ve been waiting for you, Asthore,” she said, opening her arms.

Eyes watering, you threw yourself into them. “I’m so, so sorry, Agra,” you cried. “I didn’t mean for it to happen. I never wanted you to get hurt. I-”

“Shh, I know. It wasn’t your fault. It was a combination of bad luck and a bad environment. Listen,” she said, pulling your chin up to look in your eyes, “I have never blamed you for what happened. Mama shouldn’t have, either.”

“I’ve been alone so long.”

“Oh? Not from what I’ve heard.”

“Maebh-”

“I’m not upset, I wanted you to be happy. But really, Y/N, demons?”

You tilted your head. “Where’d you here that?”

“From us,” a voice called out.

Spinning around, you saw Jo and Charlie walking towards you. Laughing, you ran to them, knocking them over and landing in a crying, giggling heap, hugging each other. Maebh watched, smiling, thinking about all the possibilities you had now, with this new eternity.

Oh my love

It's a long way we've come

From the freckled hills

To the steel and glass canyons

From the stony fields

To hanging steel from skies

From digging in our pockets

For a reason not to say goodbye

These are the hands that built America

Ah, ah, ah, America

Last saw your face

In a water colored sky

As seabirds argue a long goodbye

I took your kiss

On the spray of a new lined star

You gotta live in your dreams

Don't make them so hard

And these are the hands that built America

Ah, ah, ah, America

Of all of the promises

Is this one we can keep

Of all of the dreams

Is this one still out of reach?

It's early fall

There's a cloud in the New York skyline

Innocence dragged across a yellow line

These are the hands that built America

These are the hands that built America

Ah, ah, ah, America

Ah, ah, ah, America

[gecko9596]

Getting to know you

Rules:

Answer the questions, then tag 20 followers you’d like to get to know better. I was tagged by: @mrssamfuckingwinchester Name: Elizabeth Gender: Female Sexuality: Bisexual Star Sign: Leo Height: 5′4″ (ish) Hogwarts House: I have no earthly clue which I would be. Favorite color: All royal colors Favorite animal: Lions (big surprise, right? lol) Current Time: 7:14pm pst Cats or Dogs: Dogs. Cats are the antichrist Favorite Fictional Characters: My Sammy & Castiel are the top two at the moment.  Number of blankets I sleep under: 1 fuzzy blanket. Dream Trip: Prague, Ireland, Scotland. Not necessarily in that order. Dream Job: When I was younger, I wanted to be an RN. Then I was in a car accident and that ended that dream. Now I just want to try and figure out where I would best be able to help people. When has this blog hit its peak: LMAO...ok ou decide to get tumblr: Can’t really remember. Curiosity, maybe? Then got sucked in & haven’t found my way out..lol  When was this blog created: A few years now. Why did I pick my URL: A previous neighbors daughter couldn’t say my name so we tried to come up with a nickname she could. Her Mom refused to let her call me Lizard so Gecko was a compromise...lol 

@roxirunningwithdinosaurs @dracsgirl @wonderlandforthemisfits @supernaturalfaanzz @cornerbackcastiel @hollygopossum @anchorsoutatsea @carryonspn @kazchester-fanfiction @rainygalaxynerd @mjolnir1990 @scorpiongirl1 @darcy-chick @demondean-for-kingofhell 

[katwinchester67]

Thank you!

So, this spring, I contacted some of my favorite bloggers with a research I was doing for one of my college classes. The class was about how we use language on online platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs etc. We had to pick a topic we discussed during our course and write  paper on said topic. I, of course, picked fanfiction ( to tell the truth, part of the reason why I picked this class was because I had been told fanfiction is discussed). 

I decided to write the paper on different narration techniques, the main focus being on Reader Inserts and the reason for their popularity. So, I did my research here, on Tumblr, by talking to the writers, I’m tagging in this post.

At the end of the semester, the ones whose paper and research had been deemed good enough were offered the chance of getting their paper published. And that’s what happened to me too. My paper got published online and I couldn’t be happier, really :) It’s such an amazing thing, seeing it posted online and if I search my name on Google, that article is the first to pop up :)

However, this post isn’t about me bragging about my success. I wanted say a huge thank you to all the amazing and kind people who helped me with my research, because honestly, without your help, this couldn’t have been possible.

So, @rainygalaxynerd, @deandoesthingstome, @saenalife, @deansdirtylittlesecretsblog and @leatherwhiskeycoffeeplaid, I thank you for your help and kind, interesting answers. 

Unfortunatelly, since English is not my native language and I don’t study in English, my paper is written in my mother tongue, Hungarian, so you probably can’t read the entire thing. However, here’s the link where it got published, in case some of you would like to see (and also for some of my Hungarian followers): http://e-nyelvmagazin.hu/2016/11/30/az-atelhetoseg-kerdese-a-fanfictionokben-a-masodik-szemelyu-elbeszeles-nyujtotta-lehetosegek/ Aaand, here’s a brief extract of what it’s about as well as the title in English: 

The question of making the reader feel like part of the story in fanfiction – The possibilities provided by second person narration

This article is about the stories written by the fans of different books, movies and TV shows which are called fanfiction. During the research I focused on the different types of narration particularly regarding second person (Reader Insert), its origins and reasons of popularity. My respondents were bloggers who write their stories in English and post them on different sites and blogs. The most detailed questions were about whether Reader Insert makes it easier for readers to put themselves into the story and feel like they are active participants of the plot.

[beekeepercain]

rainygalaxynerd replied to your post: You know what’s super shitty? Reblogging a piece...

That does sound really shitty :( What art? What fic? I might need a little break from Nano later on (like I’m not procrastinating right now…)

This one <3

[coltsandquills]

rainygalaxynerd replied to your post “12x01”

All valid points, though after Mary killed the woman, she sat in the car and just stared at her hands. Dean asked her if she was okay and she said no. I took that as an indication that she was affected by ending a human life. I have more feelings about Mary and her reactions; mainly that she did grow up as a hunter after all. But the BMoL lady and Cas - yes, HOW?! We were saying the same thing when we watched that fight.

True about Mary!

My personal hope -- some point later, the BMoL will be like, “Haha, of course we lied and the destruction of the hunters was never our goal! Why would we bother exposing all of that to you, our prisoner, and have such slipshod plans? Truth is, we are just supreme assholes and wanted to torture you before moving on to our real initiative.” 

[hellooo-tricksters]

I've just followed all the other mutuals, but the button on your page doesn't work :/ Just so you know that I do want to follow you :) I'll keep trying.. And I'm gonna read that series of yours, it looks horrifyingly suspenseful.

OMG YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I JUSt SAW YOUR REPLY!!

the one to ‘who holds the cards?’ and I loved it so much, it really made my day

and I see that you are following me already so I guess it worked out!

I’m working on part 2 btw ;)

[kbrand0]

Appreciation Time - Round 2

Well I did round 1 awhile ago, and I meant to do round 2 not too long after that, but I got busy... Sorry loves! Anyway, I digress... 

The second round goes to three more of my babies!

@rainygalaxynerd - This girl is so friendly and caring. I fell in love with her Meetings series and when she continued it with The Hunter and The Scholar! Even her 5 minute writing challenge was amazing! I don’t think I have seen a day that she wasn’t friendly and kind.

@iwantthedean - I have recently found her (thanks to @dashing-through-the-nope, you are also my love! But you already knew that!) and I stalked out her masterlist. She is a fellow dean girl who stole my heart instantly! Her fics are very creative!

@alyeskandragon - If you have not read “The Forever and Never” I recommend you do this immediately! But “The Sound of Silence” is amazing! She is very talented! She also puts up with every challenge thing I tag her in and doesn’t complain. She is a wonderful person!

You three are amazing! I hope you know that! If not, I’m telling you again. I LOVE YOU GUYS!

[seenashwrite]

The Nail's Spring/Summer 2017 Round-Up: Gold Star Stories

My favorites - and some of yours, too! - from the first season [May - August]  of “The Nail”. These folks didn’t just nail it, they drove that sucker clean through walls, floors, ceilings, and didn’t break a sweat. I aimed for top 10, but I had a hard time choosing, so you’re getting my top 20. Introspective heart-grabbers, adventures through time, and chuckle-worthy tales from the world of Supernatural await you [including 4 short supernatural-ish originals that you won’t wanna miss].  

~ A Quick Nash Note ~

Publishing "The Nail" is so labor-intensive, it's taking some happy away from me in terms of just reading and enjoying. I kinda turned myself into a psycho-hose-beast critic when the point was just to shine a spotlight on writers who were doing this up like it was headed to the publisher and/or the screen; the over-and-beyond'ers, if you will.

So I'm thinking this is best-suited to a seasonal jam. Since I'm not pulling from a specific time frame anyway, this'll be like tossing out a highlight reel. It should coincide kinda nicely with what are often "down times", like holidays and spring/summer breaks. Hopefully. Possibly. We shall see.

In any event, I've re-arranged some stuff and majorly streamlined to hopefully make things easier on Curators [readers: we love you ever-so-much] when it comes to nominating.

Go HERE for past editions, it'll lead you from there.

Fall/Winter [September - December] edition will pop up sometime after New Year's, then maybe another one of these round-ups prior to Spring/Summer ‘18 [Chuck willing & the creek don't rise, ‘cause phew].

Happy Reading! XO - Nash.  

PS: Don’t read into the length of my descriptions for these, not showing favoritism, I just pulled from whatever I’d put on the post where it was featured

PPS: also didn’t include series, poetry, or fandoms other than SPN for this round-up, check the original posts via the link above to peruse those offerings

*~* In order of title *~*

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A HAUNTED LIFE  -  @idontneedasymbol

Deferring to the author’s on-point summation - “Some hauntings require salt and fire. Others aren’t that easy. Dean runs into someone he knows, and Sam tries to make things right.”

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BLACKBERRIES  -  @sexystripedtie

A look at how we can make substitutions, replace the bad with the good, though it never erases the pull of the past.

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CRAPULOUS  -  @butiaintgonnaloveem

A tale of a hangover, a vampire stake-out that went awry, and mysterious underwear await.

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FOR CAS - @jhoomwrites / @casbakespie​

A stunning coda to the season twelve finale, looking into a focused, driven, yet serene Dean’s response after he rose from his knees.

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GOOD BOYS - @defilerwyrm

A poignant look into an alternative history wherein John Winchester chooses to allow Dean and Sam to be adopted into a nurturing home, far from the supernatural - to say more would spoil, though rest assured: the ending will take your breath away.

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GOOD NIGHT, LITTLE KING  -  @moonlightcas

At the age of six, Sam receives a visitor - this story is perfectly plausible in canon, and has a slightly chilling, pressing, foreboding tone, all without being suffocating - and the timing of the reveal is Absolutely. Spot. On.

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HEROES  -  @blackcaptainrogers

A story with a perspective twist not typically utilized, highlighting the blend of trepidation with strength that is felt when confronted with needed sacrifice.

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IMPERFECT  -  @zepppie

Lives weave together, then pull apart, happens every day - this is the story of a hunter looking back on the portion of her life spent with Dean, told with such fluidity your heart will be ached and be soothed, all at the same time.

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I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND  -   @impala-dreamer

A no-dialogue vignette that paints a striking picture of the protagonist's memories, when he thinks back on the moments he held his beloved's hand.

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LET’S SWAYZE THIS MOTHER  -  @emilywritesaboutdean

They thought Gabriel had been taken out of the equation. They were wrong. Oh wow, were they ever wrong.

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MILK - @just-another-busy-fangirl

A graveyard shift at the Gas-n-Sip gets a lot more interesting for a bored clerk when a black Impala pulls up out front.  

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NOT EMPTY NOW  -  @sp-oops

This is a heart-grabber, one that will make you think and laugh and sigh, the story of the evolving dynamic between a hunter and an archangel, featuring pristine characterization from beginning to end - and it’s a damn fine ending.  

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SUNDOWN, SUNDOWN  -  @thayerkerbasy 

Deferring to author’s pitch-perfect summary - “Crowley was done. After hundreds of years and one last sacrifice, he was done. Except, somehow, he wasn’t.”

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THE LONG, FULL YEARS  -  @ariannnawinchester

What happens in the life story of the Winchesters after “The End” has been written.

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THE ORANGE THING  -  @fanforfanatic​

Easy read of a story that’s guaranteed to make you chuckle, all about an everyday activity gone rogue.

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THE REST  -  @mrswhozeewhatsis

Lives overlap in this story, where we're taken back in time to an afternoon in young Sam's life. Deferring to author’s summary - “It’s all about what you give away and what you keep for yourself.”

~ Original Pieces ~

A GENTLE, TIRED SIGH  -  @hamartiamacguffin

A melancholic, somewhat poetic tale that is an excellent example of putting just enough plot information out there so the ending can unfurl gracefully.

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BOOKS ABOUT BETTER GIRLS  -  @inkskinned

Not every princess spends her days alone in the tower.

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HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE MONSTERS - @rainygalaxynerd

We’re dropped into the middle of a situation with no real bearings of which way is up, no way of knowing whose side we should be on - and it is bare, it is dark, it is gritty, it is unapologetic, and it reads like a scene straight out of a Scorsese flick.  

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THE HOUSE OF GRUMLY  -  @erinnightwalker

“Everyone knew that the Widow Grumly’s granddaughter was a werewolf.”

Well done, all. You thought these through & it showed. We thank you.