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Equinoxauthor.
luchia13characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. R
words. 11,800
summary. In which Castiel is the weird time-traveling freak who just might be the love of Dean Winchester's life.
read this. Where do I even start with my love for this fic? An original take on the time-traveling trope that is both humorous and clever. More than anything, this story is a charming, romantic fic that feels epic in scope. Plus it'll leave you with a wide, dopey smile on your face.
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A Gift, Though Smallauthor.
thevinegarworkscharacters. Dean/Castiel
rating. R
words. 1,977
summary. All strangers and beggars are from Zeus, and a gift, though small, is precious. - Homer, The Odyssey, VI, l. 207
read this. This story is a pure delight; in fact Dean + Castiel + Books may be my new OT3. This fic will warm the heart.
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In the Fire the Ghost of Youauthor.
bold_seercharacters. Dean/Castiel
rating. R
words. 3,400
summary. What would an angel do for you? What would you do for your angel?
read this. Soft, lyrical, and lovely, this story is filled with rich sensation and vivid emotional energy.
title.
Embersauthor.
blackmamba_esqcharacters. Pamela Barnes
rating. PG-13
words. 1,201
summary. This is how the game is played.
read this. Pam is one of my favorite secondary characters, and I'm always on the lookout for fic willing to flesh her out. And this story delivers. The author's use of an intimate 2nd person pov, the cadence of language, and the wonderful backstory given to Pam combine for a beautiful, haunting read.
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The Excellent Glass of the Bodyauthor.
roque_clasiquecharacters. Ellen Harvelle, Jo Harvelle
rating. PG-13
words. 3,538
summary. There was no choice.
read this. This is a well-written, pitch-perfect backstory for the Harvelle women. The author uses detail so skillfully, painting a fresh, brilliant, and truthful picture of Jo and Ellen. A must read!
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A Girl Who Sang The Bluesauthor.
erushicharacters. Bela Talbot
rating. PG-13
words. 2,236
summary. In which the origins of one Bela Talbot are explored.
read this. A story that does the character of Bela justice in a way I wish the show canon would have. Beautifully written and imagined, this fic is a wonderful, poignant illumination on Bela's origins -- her life and her heartbreaking choices.