Fandom: Supernatural
Summary: Sam doesn't go to Stanford. Everything goes downhill from there.
Notes: So someone pointed out to me that this didn't have a masterpost, and I thought about it and said 'well, there are five installments now, that makes it a real 'verse now, doesn't it?' and bit the bullet. Titles are all from "Teddy Bear Picnic" which is a song I find weirdly creepy. Honestly, don't look at me like that. These don't have to be read in the order listed, I don't think, but they work better if you do.
Warnings: Potential trigger warnings for intermittent suicidal ideation, depiction of depression, general overall misery. This isn't a happy verse.
Beneath the Trees, Where Nobody Sees. The fic that started it all. John gives the ultimatum. Sam makes a different choice.
As Long as They Please. Sam's life is very, very empty. Also, Dean gets a girlfriend. It doesn't work out. (Nothing does.)
Catch Them Unawares. The YED would like to talk to Sam. It's not very effective. Meanwhile, Dean tries to get through to his brother and John is unhelpful.
Safer to Stay At Home. Dean and Sam have some Quality Time. Things look up. Maybe.
You'd Better Not Go Alone. No one is happy. Sam's good at pretending. Life goes on.
Updates to this 'verse will be added as they come. All updates will also now be tagged 'beneath the trees verse' if you'd like to go through them that way.