#spn fanfic rec

[morallygreyintrovert]

Oh please, oh please if you do anything today or the lead up to our holy day, November 5th, read this fic.

It’s an Au fic where Cas is a doctor and Dean is a therapist. Warnings: it does contain difficult themes like child loss but it’s accurately tagged.

Consent, trauma and just humans generally being messy individuals is handled so well and actually really beautiful. The author holds space for all these heavy themes and really give our boys the space to heal and experience real long-lasting joy.

There’s so much fluff and love that Dean and Cas were robbed of and ahhhhhh I just can’t put into words how amazing it is, I still have 3 chapters to go but I just need other people to read it. It’s also incredibly funny, you can hear the authors voice throughout which I love. You will not regret this read!!!!

[smaeemos-castiel-blog]

Restarting Our Old Heroes by Adela Clancy

Literally one of the best fanfictions I have ever read.

Find me on Ao3 smaeemo

Super good fanfic, rewrite of season 12 and on -- Read summary

Amara brings back John instead of Mary

Destiel, Sam/Eilieen, etc.

Real people feelings

Mostly canon CODAs - The extra "spice" <- The spice being heartwrenching angst and character analysis (plus a lil extra)

Word Count: 500,000 (Roughly)

[collarbjt]

I read one of the Destiel legend fic “Broadway musical” from AO3, written by Griftings.

What a wonderful fanfiction!! It’s the best way to describe Dean’s falling-in-love behaviors, in a very subtle but thrilling way. Cas charac description in this fic is similar to my taste, it’s so easy to read and understand about our cute angel. Cas and Jimmy’s chemi is also good, their banter is fun. It’s another delicious point of this fic. If you read, you’ll empathize of Poor Jimmy lol 😂 Jimmy and Jo’s reactions about Destiel is hilarious

Love the author’s description of how putti and angels make the love affection arrows. The precious things of mortals are the ingredients, it’s quiet moving to read this part.

Also the angels, they are soooo interactive audiences, which perfectly matched with the fic’s title “Broadway musical”! Though they are a little bit noisy haha

For me, non-english user, the words variation is quiet broad so I used my apple translator and dictionaries alot during reading, but still worth it.

I strongly recommend this fanfic!

[prime-catra]

does anyone remember that destiel fanfic that was literally shared on google slides and it was a famous au with like mostly fake instagram posts and tweets and stuff. and i think it was called bite me. is that still out there

[chineseshoestore]

Just read this fic & it was really good - the language was absolutely poetic.

[bearboyboy]

Just found out about the lost rumored Jared during house of wax porno????

And I-

WHERE??

The Armory by Archangelsanonymous brought this to my attention and now I’m scouring the internet for a link 😭

[morallygreyintrovert]

Lightning doesn't strike the same place twice. Until it does. Castiel knows all too well that the path to hell is paved with the purest of intentions. Freshly flung out of the Empty with Gabriel as the angel (devil?) on his shoulder, the brothers wake up in unfamiliar vessels as an invisible string pulls Cas back to his righteous man. When sparks fly for the second time, will he finally be able to bask in the warm embrace of Dean's love or will his deception burn it all down?

Or

The one where Gabriel convinces Cas to possess a female vessel once they escape the empty and meet Dean for the 'first time' to find out if his feelings are unrequited like he believes them to be and finally answer the burning question on everyone's mind; is Dean Winchester actually straight?

P.s. As a millennial who longs for the days of posting cryptic song lyrics on your socials to alert everyone to your current emotion state, all chapter titles will be song lyrics. Enjoy.

[its-alittleobsessed]

Exactly ONE person asked me for spn fic recs and it sent me into a mania i cannot explain. So here is my personal top fics that I feel no one talks about enough and that everyone should read right fucking now.

(In no particular order)

WARNING: some kind of have some dark themes but i have reread them more than once. So it’s worth it:

Canon-verse:

1. A second grace by Sometimeswelose

2. To the bone by bluehorses

3. The Lord Tests the Heart by imogenbynight

4. Unrelentingly in view by a_good_soldier

5. A complete kingdom by komodobits

6. Mouth to Manhattan by a_good_soldier

7. A thousand lives by fairy_tale_echo

8. Downstream by pantheon_of_discord

9. Cas’ Ultimate Pop Girls Mix by watchriverdale

10. By your ancient names by microcomets

11. Honorable mention bc I have to: Dean Winchester’s Take Two by alittleobsessed

AUs:

1. Sir this is a wendy’s by noviembre

2. It’s the end of the world (as we know it) by tiamatv

3. For all you young hockey players out there, pay attention by ThursdaysfallenAngel

4. Shut up (put your money where your mouth is) by kototyph

5. Where there is darkness by quittewandering

[collarbjt]

Chapters: 1/1 Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester Characters: Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester Additional Tags: Wincest - Freeform, Humor, Established Relationship Summary:

Sometimes, you just shouldn't get out of bed in the morning ...

I currently reading this SamDean fanfic. Sam, our unlucky little brother is so adorable in this novel. Everything he does is messed up even the relationship with his brother Dean. That is so pitiful, poor and also pathetic, but we can see the very versatile sides of Sam and it’s very joyful. Jealous Sam, worried Sam, low self- and about Dean- confidence Sam, irritating Sam, annoying Sam, grumpy Sam, and soaking Sam too☺️. What a total gift set of Sammy it is! 

Though for these little bro who spend unlucky day moments, Sam still affected by Dean’s words and finally believe-maybe, recognizes-that he has been and will be loved by his brother firmly my fav moment. Also I love seeing how much Dean cares about his adorable one and only little brother. I especially recommend this novel to the people who prefer s3′s episode, “The Mystery spot”. It reminds me of this episode alot! 

[szlez]

Is That Straight?

My first but surely not the last art inspired by the ultimate fic Ninety One Whiskey by komodobits. If you still haven't read it you should! 😊

A scene from Chapter 11: Brest: Recouvrance

[chineseshoestore]

Read this to find out what Dean's soul tastes like!

[bearboyboy]

ISO / FAN FIC REC NEEDED

Anyone have a spn sabriel fic where Sam is just so smart and Gabe finds that so hot so he needs to kiss him? (actual smut is also appreciated)

What ao3 tag am i missing out on?

Like maybe he’s helping with a case and Sam is going through notes with him?

Maybe Sam corrects something Gabe says and he has to take a sec to be like “holy shit he’s right.. this human ACTUALLY knew more than me :0”

Anybody know a fic like that?

[damienn]

Yall PLEASE give me destiel fic recommendations. I've read most the big ones like 91 whiskey, four letter word for intercourse ect. I don't do mpreg or omegaverse stuff, freaks me out to much lmao. Anyways I'm also not exclusively looking for smvt, I love angsty shit and even just fluffy comfort. Feel free to self promo, post fics you love, and use this post as a rec spot im just desperate for something to read lol

Ps. I also love Sabriel (preferably not bottom Sam if it's gonna be smvt) and anything involving Benny. Benny is my bitch, I love Benny.

[randomishnickname]

Must-read Destiel fics - my superduper Nov. 5th rec list

Three years ago, on the blessed day of November 5th, 2020, I had:

never seen an episode of SPN,

only had a vague inkling of what the two pale coconuts were on about,

and I hee-heed and ha-had with the rest of Tumblr about the love confession scene and the Internet errupting in an unparalleled craze

At first I thought, that's it.

Then ... I got curious. I watched some YouTube Destiel supercuts. I read some fic (I think @andhumanslovedstories beautiful Cas/OC fic was my entry point?). I read meta. I watched some more YouTube scene packs. I read even more fic. I watched some of S4, some of S1, some random fan fav episodes. And then Destiel lodged itself so deeply, thouroughly into my brain that it took over and hasn't relinquished control in the last two years. The most tenacious, pervasive brain worm to date.

This ship got it all, and this fandom got it all, and there's such delightful, powerful, batshit crazy, romantic, expertedly crafted fanfic out there, it's like being a starving child in the world's biggest candystore.

So without further ado, here's some of my very favorite fics from this infinite trove, with all my thanks to the wonderful writers who keep delighting and awing me with their dedication and craft. There'll of course be some recency bias at play but you can browse my bookmarks over here to chose from over 100 excellent and well-curated SPN stories.

💕CATEGORY: SWOONWORTHY💕

Wildly romantic fics that warm you up from the inside.

It Won't Be Perfect by someonetoanyone (10K words) Summary: Dean daydreams about what it'd be like to let himself love Cas freely.

Why I love it: the humor, the spot-on characterizations, and the quintessential late season Destiel-ness of being so deeply love with your best friend that it's too big to actually do anything about. Just. So warm.

Rock Lobster by Ginger Fail (13K) Summary: Cas decides that the lobsters Dean planned to cook need to get back home. Impromptu beach vacation ensues!

Why I love it: This road trip story is fresh and invigorating like a sea breeze! Fun, entertaining and full of deep, deep fondness.

Seek to Know You Better by ahurston (32K)

Summary: On a road trip, Dean and Cas play the 36 Questions That Lead To Love.

Why I love it: They’re so deliberatedly, carefully starting a relationship here. They try so hard to bridge the gaps and meet each other halfway. A very mature take on love that feels nourishing.

☢️CATEGORY: BRAINWORMS GALORE☢️

Fics that make you go BARK BARK BARK.

samson went back to bed by piesexuality (9k, @twoheadedcas) Summary: Cas strikes a deal with Chuck - keeping his family together comes at the price of their free will.

Why I love it: What if Cas got his revenge for the Mala'ak box? What if love came at the price of everything you've been fighting for? What if a story twisted the knife oh so sweetly? Each word of this one lands a punch. Made me insane in the best of ways (cue pinned fanart).

In sickness by @saintedcastiel (41K) Summary: S4 redux but Castiel has a fetish: giving Dean the sniffles.

Why I love it: This one is soooo. Can barely find words for it. It taps into Cas' early season alienness and psychosexual obsession with Dean, brilliantly demonstrates Casdean vs Samruby parallels, and each word is just. Perfect. ARGH!

so much smoke in a hall full of mirrors by AreYouReady (6K, @autisticandroids ) Summary: Godstiel is losing his heavenly war. Crowley provides a compliant Dean-doll for him to release his frustrations upon.

Why I love it: Urgh, this one is sooo dark. Taps into the scary, intimidating and alien aspects of Godstiel so well. Gore, consent and psychosexual issues galore. Delicious.

Special mention: In a Parked Car, Exhuming Ophelia by @an-android-in-a-tutu (17K). Still need to comment properly ;)

💣CATEGORY: EMOTIONAL WRECKING BALLS💣

Angsty fics that tear you to pieces to remake you better.

What Used To Be Mine by someonetoanyone (48K words) Summary: Dean never makes his apology prayer in Purgatory - Cas dies, Dean mourns.

Why I love it: Oh god, this is a heavy hitter. Just, straight up insurmontable grief, packaged in poetic, raw language to make you shed tears and tears. Loved it so much.

Ignite your bones By ilovehowyouletmefall (67K, @angelinthefire) Summary: Dean accepts Chuck's deal: killing Sam to save the world.

Why I love it: Cruuuuel cruel premise for a story that doesn’t pull its punches. It gets dark in Dean’s head and everyone around him suffers. Wonderfully written. The ending set my brain on fire.

Right Where you Left Me by outdean (93K, @armandgender)

Summary: Cas comes back from the Empty after 10 years to find Dean married to another man.

Why I love it: This one is a riiiide. When grief has become a part of you but your love comes back… When you return from the dead and have to carve a new space into the world for yourself... nothing is easy here, but the emotions are INTENSE. Also, autistic!Cas for the win.

Special mention: Who Ya Gonna Call? by saintedcastiel (50K) and Clear skies in spring by enochianprayer (WIP)

💥CATEGORY: EPIC RIDES💥

Expansive, wild adventures with lots of ups and downs

Spirit of the West by teen_dean (140K, @urne-buriall)

Summary: An 18y old Dean grew up on a horse farm – cue veterinarian Castiel. The summer of a lifetime ensues.

Why I love it: So this is one of my very favorite stories, ever ever, and I cannot recommand enough to immediatedly suscribe to the author’s Substack to be able to follow it in „real time“ next summer. It’s cinematic, rich, full of darkness and light, it’s everything a story can aspire to, I’m just. I just really love it.

Second Verse, Same as The First by LaLaCat1 (135K)

Summary: Endverse!Cas is sent back to the start of S1 and is determined to make things right this time round.

Why I love it: a desperate and badass Cas, unfridging everyone, a thrilling plot, moments of awesome for the entire cast, gripping action scenes, a romance for the ages… this is a genuinely amazing story.

back road, black road by eden22 (167K)

Summary: 18y old Sam gets kidnapped by Hell on his way to Stanford. Dean tries to deal.

Why I love it: So this one’s not Destiel-centric but does have wonderful Destiel moments. It’s also very heavy on the gore and the angst (NOT for the faint of stomach), but expertly crafted, fascinating and frankly it deserves more love. Held my breath for half the read and never knew where it’d take me.

Special mention: It's The End Of The World (As We Know It) by tiamatv (140K)

🤪CATEGORY: DESTIEL INSANITY🤪

Uproariously funny stories about the intricate rituals these two weirdos get up too.

Life Skills by ilovehowyouletmefall (26K)

Summary: Dean teaches a newly human Cas how to be „a real man“.

Why I love it: Dean coming to Big Self-Realizations while trying to have platonic threesomes with Cas is so perfect. Very endearing, tender and funny. Also, smoking hot sex.

the cheapest room in the house by biggaybenny (89K)

Summary: Dean downloads Grindr for Cas

Why I love it: Just. Late season Dean being deranged about Cas’ sexuality while everyone watches on in utter confusion. Equally hilarious and deeply moving

according to all known laws of life by @sobsicles (29k)

Summary: Cas comes back from the Empty to a Dean who won’t stop playing gay chicken.

Why I love it: They are both such petty, insane weirdos in this one. They said „can every situation be turned into a squabble“ and didn’t wait for an answer. So funny, so tender

Special mention: Wedding Vows and Negotiations by GingerFail (6K)

That's it, enjoy and leave your writers some much-deserved love!

[angel-fruitcake]

listen i love the timeless trope of bottom!dean is bad with words and emotions so top!cas waxes poetic to and about dean while making sweet, tender love to him as much as the next guy.

like i totally get it, i do. that dynamic fits them the best and is arguably the truest to their personalities and relationship with each other......

but hear me out:

there's something so intensely romantic and hot about the concept of an angel of the lord overwhelmed, trembling and whimpering at the hands of the righteous man. need to see that ancient celestial creature strung out, desperate, whining, yearning, pathetically whipped and weak with how deeply and completely in love he is. i want castiel--the mighty seraph with power far beyond human comprehension--absolutely wrecked as dean winchester slowly and lovingly takes him apart mind, body, and soul.

[chineseshoestore]

send me all your favorite fics of Sam and Dean getting high, especially if it’s Sam’s first time. Wincest, weecest, or gencest are all welcome. The cuter and sillier the better.