January 24th (fanfic)

[paleogymnast]

Title: January 24th
Fandom: Supernatural
Characters: Sam Winchester, mentions of: Bobby Singer, Ruby, Dean Winchester, John Winchester, Jessica Moore
Pairings: allusions to Sam/Jessica (past; nothing explicit)
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1,049
Warnings: angst, lots and lots of angst, allusions to suicide attempt, a few (mild) swear words
Spoilers: nothing

Comments

[aja_evenstar]

This was amazing.

I know its depressing but i alwas like future!fics about Sam reflecting on Dean. It always shows how he changed, or his will to hold on. We did see that in "Mystery Spot" as you referenced, but in stories like this we see it in so much more detail - we see inside his head.

Really, really good job. I loved it.

[paleogymnast]

Thanks for reading, I'm glad you liked it. This fic, while angsty, is actually alot brighter if you will, more hopeful than my average future fic, but it suited my mood, and I've been desperately wanting to write a fic about Sam reflecting on Dean and Jessica's birthday, so well, this is what came out. I'm glad you enjoyed! :)

[engel82]

Crap I don't have time to read it now because I need to get to word *cries*
BUT YAY!! Paley!Angst!Fic!

[paleogymnast]

Well let me know what you think when you do get to read it!! :D Hope work is good! :D Thanks as always for stopping by my lj!! :)

[engel82]

Will I ever learn not to read your stuff at home.

The image of sam with the amulet is what broke me. It is so brokenly beautiful. Sam being Dean.

Ruby 'saving' Sam made me laugh, I wouldnt try that again.
Because part of me doesnt want to believe that Dean will die for good, I had never realised that if he does, he will actually have both Jess and Dean to mourn on January 24th.

But Sam on the Impala, with the amulet and teh way he wears his jacket... *cries*

(I need an Emo icon)

[paleogymnast]

Mwahahahah! *does happy dance* Ok, I'm evil, I know, but that's exactly the mood/reaction I was going for when I thought about this fic. Of course, I don't personally think that Sam would be lucky enough to fare this well (if you can call it faring well--it is by Winchester standards, I think) if Dean does die for good, but I wanted something both broken and hopeful, so his is the direction I took. Plus, yeah, Ruby hauling my ass back from a cliff would definitely make me think twice before trying anything again!! :D So glad you liked it!! :D I was sniffling the entire time I wrote it, so I'm very happy to hear about the effect it has had on others!!

[calijirl5150]

No fair making me cry at work :(

Beautifully written, you captured Sam perfectly.

[paleogymnast]

Aww, thank you. I often have trouble "clicking" if you will, with Sam, but in the context of him dealing with losing Dean, I feel like I connect much better. Thank you for reading! I'm very glad you think I captured Sam so well. :)

[lovetheguys]

Gorgeous, heartbreaking, beautifully written! You are a superb writer and this story broke my heart yet lifted it on wings of hope. Love, Robin

[paleogymnast]

Thank you for reading it! I was somewhat surprised at how hopeful it came out, but it definitely is hopeful. It seems so likely that with Dean gone, Sam would just descend into darkness much like he did in "Mystery Spot," so the greater challenge is imagining a Sam without Dean who is at least functioning and not completely falling apart!

[lifefailsme]

Tragic and beautiful, completely, kudos on excellent, excellent writing.

[paleogymnast]

Oh, thank you! I am so very glad that you enjoyed and were impressed by my writing! :)