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vaznetticharacters. Kathleen Hudak, Victor Henricksen, Cassie Robinson, others
rating. PG
words. 2,914
summary. Kathleen Hudak is a survivor, even when she isn't sure of anything else.
read this. I love this fic! This story is a fabulous use of minor characters and a look at the people the Winchesters have saved. A beautiful weaving together of characters and storylines and a fantastic and nicely fleshed-out Cassie and Kathleen.
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Driveauthor.
diva5256characters. Tamara
rating. PG-13
words. 1,494
summary. Hunter Tamara hunts and finds the demon that killed her child.
read this. A gorgeous, Tamara POV fic, excellently executed in the 2nd person. Heightened by wonderful prose, this story offers an aching, gritty, and heartbreaking look at her life before and after we meet her in 3.01. Wonderful!
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When the Devil Drivesauthor.
cofax7characters. Gordon Walker, Victor Henricksen
rating. PG-13
words. 1,100
summary. Gordon Walker isn't too particular about the weapons he uses.
read this. This fic is such an awesome and creative take on how two of my favorite characters -- Gordon and Victor -- may have met. It's topped off by a fantastic Gordon voice.
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Crazy Circlesauthor.
elliemurasakicharacters. Cassie Robinson
rating. PG-13
words. 1,000
summary. Cassie is, first and foremost, a realist.
read this. There really is not enough fic in this fandom that fleshes out the character of Cassie; this is a cool take on how she reconciles the supernatural with her life after her encounter with the Winchesters in 1.13.
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Dust and Airauthor.
vaznetticharacters. Missouri Mosely
rating. PG
words. 600
summary. I went to Missouri, and I learned the truth.
read this. This ficlet is a fascinating backstory for Missouri and her gift, offering a nicely layered, thoughtful perspective on the psychic.
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The Kids Are Alrightauthor.
ignipescharacters. Ellen Harvelle, Ash
rating. PG-13
words. 1,500
summary. She asks him, once, how he got into this life.
read this. Such a fabulous, atmospheric piece that really captures the Roadhouse crew perfectly. Great Ellen POV and narrative tone, and a wonderful look at Ash's backstory.
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A Storm in the Silenceauthor.
lyra_wingcharacters. Missouri Mosely, John, Sam, Dean
words. 2,767
summary. John skips town and Missouri takes the reins for the night.
read this. I love me some Wee!chester fic, and this is great outsider perspective of them, with a great Missouri voice and wonderfully characterized wee!Sam-n-Dean. Plus this is so my personal canon on Sam's first word!
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This is How You Set a Table for Tea
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unperfectwolfcharacters. Victor Henricksen, Jo Harvelle
rating. PG-13
words. 3,218
summary. This is how you smile to someone you don't like too much; this is how you smile to someone you don't like at all; this is how you smile to someone you like completely; this is how you set a table for tea. - Jo meets Agent Henricksen. Bonus points if together, they fight crime.
read this. This is a unique, well-characterized take on both Jo and Victor -- a terrific, if unexpected duo -- in a story that is nicely executed and well-paced. (May these two meet in the afterlife and fight crime together!)
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Breathe On, Sister (They Pass Me By remix)author.
wanttobeatreecharacters. Victor Henricksen
rating. PG-13
words. 1,532
summary. Victor is nothing if not really goddamn good at his job, but there are days when he feels like the picture he’s making just doesn’t match the one he got on the box.
read this. With its fresh format and structure, this cool remix offers a believable look into Victor's head as he tries to make sense of the Winchester puzzle.
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Negotiationsauthor.
dotficcharacters. Ellen Harvelle, Jo Harvelle
rating. PG
words. 800
summary. Thirty minutes, Ellen said, and Jo gave her a tight little nod, lips pressed together hard.
read this. A pitch-perfect snapshot of Ellen and Jo hunting together. This fic really succeeds in bringing you into Ellen's headspace.
reccer's note. As much as I love reading about Sam and Dean, I also love reading about the people they meet along the way. Hope you enjoy these fics about some of my favorite minor-characters :)