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The Girlfriend Experienceauthor.
rageprufrockcharacters. Dean/Castiel, Sam
rating. NC-17
words. 15,584
summary. While it's not like Dean hasn't had a couple of truly regrettable hit-and-runs in his sexual history, this is probably the saddest fucking thing that has ever happened to him.
read this. This humorous, heartwarming gem will have you smiling from start to finish. It's filled with spot-on character voices for all of Team Free Will, and absolutely scorching hot Dean/Castiel interactions. The believable evolution of D/C's relationship makes this a fic you'll want to read over and over again. Simply fantastic.
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One Thing I Don't Believeauthor.
essenceofmeanincharacters. Dean/Castiel (minor), Sam, Mary, John
rating. NC-17
words. 23,728
summary. Dean Winchester and Castiel don't manage to stop the apocalypse, but they do find God. In reward, God gives Dean a new beginning, a new life. He is reborn in 1979 into a normal life with his parents, John and Mary Winchester and later, his brother Sammy. Life isn't perfect - Dean is plagued by nightmares, panic attacks and memories he doesn't know are his own.
read this. A powerful and unique story that you don't want to miss. In this 2010 Big Bang, Dean's journey is a heartfelt and captivating read, beautifully told through the author's sparse, descriptive writing and smooth narrative build-up.
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Whenever, Whereverauthor.
gabby-silangcharacters. Dean/Castiel
rating. PG-13
words. 314
summary. Castiel begins to dream of possessions both possible and impossible.
read this. This short ficlet is such an imaginative, clever, and fascinating take on Castiel's angelic nature. In so few words it also beautifully captures everything I love about this pairing. The prose is lovely and the idea even more so.
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One by One: Objects Definedauthor.
haruslexcharacters. Dean/Castiel
rating. R
words. 6,000
summary. It's hard enough for Castiel to work out what species he's supposed to be, let alone what sexuality he's supposed to be.
read this. This author never fails to write a Dean and Castiel that will own my heart. The human!Castiel POV in this fic makes for an amazing read, one that will break your heart as you watch Cas navigate his newfound humanity.
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The Hieroglyphs of Angelsauthor.
destinacharacters. Dean/Castiel, Sam
rating. R
words. 4,020
summary. Dean's been wondering some things about Castiel.
read this. A beautiful story with excellent Dean and Castiel characterizations.
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Not Dark Yetauthor.
dotficcharacters. Dean/Castiel
rating. PG-13
words. 1,100
summary. Dean can't sleep.
read this. A warm, poignant, and tender interlude between Dean and Cas before the on-coming storm.
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Orisonauthor.
whereuponcharacters. Dean/Castiel
rating. PG
words. 2,213
summary. Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.
read this. This fic has gorgeous, haunting prose with a very alien Cas-POV that nicely shapes the narrative.
reccer's note. A mix of Dean/Cas fic to start off your week! Happy reading ♥