354: A Profound Bond [Dean/Castiel]
title. By a Thread
author. nanoochka
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. PG-13
words. 3,692
summary. On Sundays, Dean does laundry.
read this. Oh, I really adore this fic, in all its quiet intensity and simple beauty. I like the way the story offers a peek into Dean's headspace -- his history and role in his family and his way of dealing with his emotions -- through the act of mending clothes. Cas's POV and characterization are done exceptionally well.
title. By Daylight and In Dream
author. takadainmate
characters. Dean/Castiel (pre-slash), Sam
rating. PG-13
words. 16,812
summary. There were times when Castiel watched Dean's dreams.
read this. I love fics about Cas walking in Dean's dreams. This story is beautiful exploration of Dean and Cas's friendship with the dreamworld as their meeting ground. It's also a great look at S5!Cas as well, hunted by his brothers and searching for his father.
title. The List
author. researchsociety
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. NC-17
words. ~6,500
summary. Castiel knows things are changing for him and he can't stop it, so he composes a List.
read this. A heartbreaking but beautifully-structured piece that follows Castiel as he figures out what he wants from his time on Earth. A definite tear-jerker.
title. Blessed Persistence
author. 22by7
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. NC-17
words. 1,431
summary. Dean and Castiel do the best they can.
read this. Sharp and visceral, this fic's poetic and experimental language combined with its disjointed narrative style offer a fascinating look at Dean and Castiel.
title. The River
author. cassyl
characters. Dean/Castiel, Sam
rating. PG-13
words. 3,546
summary. Dean has doubts. Castiel doesn’t.
read this. A snapshot that could fit so seamlessly between 5.04 and 5.05. It offers a believable glance at the relationship b/w Sam and Dean at the time, and the evolving friendship between Dean and Cas. I really wish we'd seen this D/C conversation in actual canon.
title. Strike Me Down and I'll Become More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine
author. trinityofone
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. PG-13
words. ~11,000
summary. Dean shoves his hands in his pockets and glares at Cas. “What's this 'business' that's so important it required you yanking me up here for seven minutes in Heaven?”
read this. A gorgeous and charming fic with spot-on characterizations and a dash of Neil Gaiman's Good Omens. This story is a fab heavenly ride!
title. One Of My Turns
author. skullage
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. NC-17
words. 1,267
summary. The smell of leather always hangs around, like one of those Dean things he can't get away from.
read this. This highschool!AU snapshot packs a fierce punch. Its rhythmic language and prose style is heightened by a narrative voice that so perfectly captures the angst of teenage disenfranchisement. I love it!
reccer's note. A mix of D/C fic for your Supernatural Thursday! Enjoy! ♥
author. nanoochka
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. PG-13
words. 3,692
summary. On Sundays, Dean does laundry.
read this. Oh, I really adore this fic, in all its quiet intensity and simple beauty. I like the way the story offers a peek into Dean's headspace -- his history and role in his family and his way of dealing with his emotions -- through the act of mending clothes. Cas's POV and characterization are done exceptionally well.
title. By Daylight and In Dream
author. takadainmate
characters. Dean/Castiel (pre-slash), Sam
rating. PG-13
words. 16,812
summary. There were times when Castiel watched Dean's dreams.
read this. I love fics about Cas walking in Dean's dreams. This story is beautiful exploration of Dean and Cas's friendship with the dreamworld as their meeting ground. It's also a great look at S5!Cas as well, hunted by his brothers and searching for his father.
title. The List
author. researchsociety
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. NC-17
words. ~6,500
summary. Castiel knows things are changing for him and he can't stop it, so he composes a List.
read this. A heartbreaking but beautifully-structured piece that follows Castiel as he figures out what he wants from his time on Earth. A definite tear-jerker.
title. Blessed Persistence
author. 22by7
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. NC-17
words. 1,431
summary. Dean and Castiel do the best they can.
read this. Sharp and visceral, this fic's poetic and experimental language combined with its disjointed narrative style offer a fascinating look at Dean and Castiel.
title. The River
author. cassyl
characters. Dean/Castiel, Sam
rating. PG-13
words. 3,546
summary. Dean has doubts. Castiel doesn’t.
read this. A snapshot that could fit so seamlessly between 5.04 and 5.05. It offers a believable glance at the relationship b/w Sam and Dean at the time, and the evolving friendship between Dean and Cas. I really wish we'd seen this D/C conversation in actual canon.
title. Strike Me Down and I'll Become More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine
author. trinityofone
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. PG-13
words. ~11,000
summary. Dean shoves his hands in his pockets and glares at Cas. “What's this 'business' that's so important it required you yanking me up here for seven minutes in Heaven?”
read this. A gorgeous and charming fic with spot-on characterizations and a dash of Neil Gaiman's Good Omens. This story is a fab heavenly ride!
title. One Of My Turns
author. skullage
characters. Dean/Castiel
rating. NC-17
words. 1,267
summary. The smell of leather always hangs around, like one of those Dean things he can't get away from.
read this. This highschool!AU snapshot packs a fierce punch. Its rhythmic language and prose style is heightened by a narrative voice that so perfectly captures the angst of teenage disenfranchisement. I love it!
reccer's note. A mix of D/C fic for your Supernatural Thursday! Enjoy! ♥