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January 22, 2021Track 10: Bakery AU
Welcome to episode ten of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author MandalaRose to discuss fics set in alternative universes where Dean and/or Cas are bakers, and also discuss the art of commenting. The fics discussed include Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose, I’ll Cross the Sky for You by superhoney, and The Way To A Man’s Heart by LicieOIC.
A transcript is available for this episode.
You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far.
A warning: Adult themes and swear words are mentioned in this podcast.
Our guest – MandalaRose
MandalaRose writes a range of canon and AU fics, including the fan-fave Stay With Me, Sweetheart. Find all of Manda’s fics on ao3.
Featured fics
Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose, with art by LadyRandomBox
Published 2020, 74k words, E
Dean Winchester is not a cat guy.
But one softhearted Sasquatch brother and a mad dash to the pet store later, Dean somehow finds himself the sole caregiver for an abandoned baby kitten. It’s a good thing that quirky pet store girl gave him the Twitter handle for her cat rescue buddy, CJ. Dean doesn’t know about the kitten, but he sure as hell could use some rescuing right about now.
Castiel Novak is not a baker.
But one interfering best friend and some dismal Yelp reviews for his brother’s coffee shop later, Castiel somehow finds himself standing in front of a cook top in his very first baking class, his non-existent baking aspirations literally going up in smoke around him. It’s a good thing his gorgeous, green-eyed classmate is there to rescue him…
The Way to a Man’s Heart by LicieOIC
Published Nov 2020, 50k words, E
In a fictional version of Lebanon, KS – Dean owns The Piehole which he runs with his brother, Sam. Castiel works at a rival bakery, Your Daily Bread. They meet anonymously over the internet. Sparks fly.

I’ll Cross the Sky for You by superhoney with art by Aceriee
Published for Dean/Cas Tropefest 2017, 33k words, E
Castiel thinks it sounds ridiculous: a spaceship that’s also an Earth-style coffeeshop? But upon his first visit to The Family Business, he quickly realizes that the owner, Dean Winchester, is incredibly handsome, the pastries are delicious, and the coffee is out of this world.
One visit leads to another, and before long, Castiel is completely won over by both the coffeeship and its owner. It’s hard to maintain a relationship when you’re constantly flying across the vastness of space, but for the sake of both his heart and his stomach, Castiel swears he and Dean will make it work.
Other links
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Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. (We just wanted our logo on a mug!)
Other Bakery AU recommendations:
meet me in the dark by superhoney (57,609, E) – A vampire walks into a bakery
Just Your Heart, In Exchange For Mine by noxsoulmate (46,808, M)
Kiss the Baker by Ltleflrt (112,697, E) – Police officer Dean and baker Cas
Russian to the Altar by MalMuses (144,258 E) – Baker Dean is married to Russian erotic novelist Cas to help him flee Russia. BDSM ensues. Delicious.
Sweet Surprise by Amandacanzo (21,313, E)
Dial ‘M’ For Monster by duckyboos (WIP, E)
No Need for an Alpha by notfunnydean (21,821, E)
A Way Back Home by thatpeculiarone (41,746 T)
Finding Home by desirae (42,828 E)
Proof of Love by VioletHaze (60,189 E)
With Choux in Mind by neonbat (59,945 E)
Sweeter Than Roses by FagurFiskur (2247 G)
PWP: Pie Without Plot by MajorEnglishEsquire and orange_crushed (82,518, M)
Never Trust a Skinny Baker series by mnwood (23,325 T)
I Met Him on a Sunday (and my heart stood still) by PalominoPup (47,979 E)
The Graveyard Shift by riseofthefallenone, purgatoryjar (620,733, E)
What’s your favourite bakery AU? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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1 hr 36 min
January 08, 2021Track 9: Favorites of 2020
Welcome to episode nine of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, Ellen and Mal take a look back at 2020 and recommend some of their favorite reads of the year.
You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far.
A transcript is available for this episode.
A warning: Adult themes and swear words are mentioned in this podcast.
Featured fics
These fics were Ellen’s and Mal’s favourite reads of the year, not including those already discussed in previous episodes.
Enchanted Ink by Castielslostwings
36,339 words, E, with art by Gio
In a world where an artist’s magic brings tattoos to life, ink-gone-wrong can spell lasting heartache for those unlucky enough to experience it. Jaded and cynical on both life and love, Castiel’s about to find out that even the most deeply-etched scars can be transformed into something beautiful when the right person is holding the pen.
South Side Swing series by tiamatv
75,859 words, E
Dean knows he’s distracted. He’s the street boss of the Chicago Outfit, and he really can’t afford to not have his head in the game. He’s here to meet the damned Bratva who’s been running around his city for the past week, and if he fucks this up Bobby will kill him. Well, if this job doesn’t do it first.
If only he could keep his mind off the hot accountant from last night.

The Smell Before the Rain by jscribbles
73,212, E, Graphic violence and non-con
Jack’s corpse is still smouldering in the graveyard dirt, still half-held in Castiel’s arms when Chuck decides he’s done with the Winchesters and Co. ruining his plotlines. As a punishment, he throws them into a Godless universe he’d long-since abandoned where Team Free Will encounter familiar faces they never thought they’d see again.
While the world appears the same at first, that impression is short-lived. Angels fight masked militias in the streets, Castiel falls ill with a fevered sickness that only Dean’s touch can soothe, and the whole world operates under a biological class system that baffles its newest arrivals. When Castiel is kidnapped by alpha angels seeking to repopulate heaven, Dean and Sam must team up with the inhabitants of this new world to save their angel from a Heaven that’s been closed and sealed for nearly eleven years.
A fic where Team Free Will unknowingly get thrown into A/B/O-verse. Canon-compliant, post-season 14 finale.
Sympathy for the Devil by followyourenergy
Dean needed money for his sick brother’s medication. After trying everything else he could think of, the peasant had only one solution left: face the kingdom’s fearsome dragon, The Devil, who lived with his riches on top of the castle of the beloved late prince, Castiel. He knows he is in for a losing battle, but he must do everything he can.
But the Devil surprises him, and through mutual kindness, the two strike up a friendship, one that leads to great and beautiful things.
Memories Bring Back Memories (Bring Back You) by sobsicles
66,660 words, E, for SPN MBB, with art by Gio
When he wakes, he has no idea who he is. Not his name, what he looks like, or why he’s flat on his back, staring up at the stars littering the night sky.
The first thing he learns about himself is that he has shitty instincts, especially if his first one is to protect the blue-eyed man currently stabbing someone in the face.
Or, the story where two strangers can’t agree on much and know even less, but they’re both fairly certain that they’re in love.
Hunters’ Caress by Ltleflrt
161,095 words, E, graphic violence
Castiel Jameson won’t rest until the outlaw who murdered his brother faces justice, and Dean Winchester is the only man alive who can help him track the villain down. Some say Winchester is a cold-blooded killer himself; others say he’d been wronged his whole life. All Castiel knows is that the desire glinting in Dean’s green eyes is even more dangerous than he is. Castiel fights to keep his mind on business, but during the long nights on the trail with the dangerously handsome hunter he finds himself dreaming of yielding to Dean’s illicit kisses and losing himself in lawless passion.
Dean Winchester is about to hang when Castiel saves his neck with his crazy plan. But dying might be better than spending day and night playing nursemaid to such an infuriating city slicker. He appreciates the stubborn detective’s desire for justice, but he’d appreciate Cas a lot more if he’d stop being a lawman long enough to just be a man. He certainly has all the right equipment. Dean aches to run his fingers through Castiel’s dark hair, yearns to know how Castiel’s golden skin will feel against him. And before the coming of the next dawn, Dean vows to teach him the pleasures and sweet rewards of a Hunter’s Caress.
Other links
SPN Quarantine Zine is still available – proceeds going to Direct Relief
Destiel Fan Favourites Survey results, and the ao3 collection.
Mal’s other favorite reads for the year included:
Fragments by FieryAngel
Stuck On You by andimeantittosting
another recovering heart by superhoney
Stripes and Stitches by tiamatv
Water, Sunlight, T.L.C. by youaresunlight
Something of Your Own by jscribbles
Plain and Tall by destielpasta and mtothedestiel
The Learnean Bow by zaffre
Write First Then Read by mittenwraith
Grow For Me by Redamber79
White Russian by vipjuly
Philotomo by anastiel
Resisting Mr. Milton by SargentMom573
Dark Blue, Dark Blue by EllenOfOz
Rescue Me Tonight by superhoney
Waiting on a Signal by CBFirestarter & Trenchcoatbaby
4545 by anyrei & mugglerock
Some of Ellen’s other favorite reads of the year included:
Fire and Ice by Castielslostwings
Cats & Tats by jemariel
War Wounds by CBFirestarter
Force Unrelenting by bendingsignpost
Darkness Round the Sun by Castielslostwings
Falling Inn Love by MalMuses
Beg Pretty For Me by kittimau
The Last I Love You by clown_ish
Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose
The Shots We Don’t Take by MandalaRose
Welcome to Pine Shores! by andimeantittosting
Dear Dean by thatpeculiarone
Dog Tags by lanaserra
The Bad Santa Clause by Castielslostwings, jscribbles, MalMuses, pingnova, sobsicles
Everything is Blue by MalMuses
Russian to the Altar by MalMuses
What was your favorite read this year? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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50 min
December 24, 2020Track 8: Festive fic
Welcome to episode eight of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, the Holidays are just around the corner. Ellen and MalMuses would like to recommend some fluffy festive fic to you this week! We review three fics: Christmas In July by followyourenergy, The Bad Santa Clause by various authors, and Snow Place Like Home (But My Home Is With You) by almaasi.
A transcript is available for this episode, thanks to kaede.
You can find our Mixtape Bookclub Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far.
A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast.
Featured fics
Christmas in July by followyourenergy
Published 2019, 29k words, rated E
When Dean Winchester follows a service dog who won’t leave him alone, he finds Cas Novak, passed out in a stairwell with a Christmas tree on top of him.
A Christmas tree? In July? Who does that?
Turns out that Cas does that. And once he gets to know the snarky, independent, handsome man, Dean can’t help but fall for him.
A story about being seen.
The Bad Santa Clause by Castielslostwings, jscribbles, MalMuses, pingnova, and sobsicles
Published in 2019, 74k words, rated E.
A quiet pre-Christmas hunt goes horribly wrong for the Winchesters, Castiel, and Jack when Dean accidentally murders Santa Claus.
Ho ho ho, bitches.
A seasonal canon collab loosely based on The Santa Clause.
Snow Place Like Home (But My Home Is With You) by almaasi
Published 2015, 48k words, rated E
It’s Christmas Eve, and Dean, Sam and Castiel are snowed into a small town with a big festive spirit. They splurge on a fancy room in a B&B – hey, they deserve a treat. There’s a tiny plastic tree and a working TV, so they could perhaps overlook the lack of hot water and Dean having to bunk with Sam. Sleeping arrangements soon reach a happier equilibrium: Dean’s just cuddling Cas to keep him warm, he swears – the tingly feeling means nothing! Christmas Day arrives, and Cas still doesn’t have a gift for Dean. Dean doesn’t know what to give Cas, either. Sam has a few ideas, but will the other two truly understand what he means?
Other links
SPN Quarantine Zine is now available – proceeds going to Direct Relief
Destiel Fan Favourites Survey
Other festive fics mentioned:
Destiel Lifemark Bang fic collection
All I Want For Christmas is You by Andimeantittosting (3176, G) – canon fix-it, found family Christmas at the bunker
New Holiday by MandalaRose (6258, T) – canon fix-it, found family Christmas at the bunker
One Cold Night by xylodemon (16,627, E)
Welcome All Winchesters by almaasi (60,237, E)
White Winter Hymnal by Pennstram (1009, T)
It Takes a Village by MarmeLady_Orange (35,490, M)
Christmas Don’t End in Blood by various (38,545, T)
You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out by Desirae (1692, E)
Holidate by Kitmistry (34,917, T)
Home For Christmas by the_communist_unicorn (wip, E)
Holiday Love by Castielslostwings (31,585, E)
Christmas Treats and Angel Heats by MalMuses (19,968, E)
My Christmas Valentine by CBFirestarter and EllenofOz (9756, T)
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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39 min
December 18, 2020Track 7: Wing Fic
Welcome to episode seven of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, we continue our journey into Supernatural’s canon verse with a look at Wing fic, and we welcome one of our favorite fan artists and wing enthusiasts, LizLee to join us. We review three fics: Grooming Instincts by jemariel, In All Your Borrowed Finery by vanishingact, and The Care and Feeding of Castiel by MalMuses and lizleeships.
You can find our Mixtape Bookclub Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far.
A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast.
Our guest:
LizLee
Liz creates beautiful fanart, publishing it on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr under Lizleeships. She also sells prints and other items on her Etsy store, LizLeeIllustration, and on Redbubble under LizLeeDraws.
Liz and Mal are currently publishing another collaboration: A Fish Out of Water
Featured fics
Grooming Instincts by jemariel
Published 2018, 26k words, rated E
There’s something going on with Cas. Dean is determined to help him through it, in whatever way he can.
He might end up with more than he bargained for.
OR: Dean helps Cas scratch an itch. As it were.
In All Your Borrowed Finery by vanishingact
Published in 2015, 68k words, rated E.
Featuring art by vanishingact
Dean finds an interesting symbol in Kevin’s angel tablet notes and, against Sam’s counselling, uses it in the heat of battle with a pair of angelic assassins. Side effects include pain, disorientation, and uncontrollable new appendages for the Winchesters. A disgruntled Castiel and a delighted Gabriel show up to help. Hunting (and life) gets interesting when wings are involved. Includes artwork!
The Care and Feeding of Castiel by MalMuses
Published 2020, 24k words, rated E
Illustrated by LizLee
Dean’s quiet time in the bunker is interrupted by some stranger-than-usual behavior from his angel.
Oh, and feathers…there are a lot of those, too.
Other links
Fanlore page about Wing Fic
Other coda fics mentioned:
Cinderwings by bendingsignpost (181,619, E) – Cinderella-inspired fantasy where Cas attends a masquerade ball and meets the prince.
Forgotten (wings are in the sequel, Flight) by NorthernSparrow (161,205, G) – Canon verse where Castiel has been removed from Dean and Sam’s memories. TFW familial love in Forgotten, Destiel in Flight.
Under the Midnight Sun by NorthernSparrow (232,026, E) – Love and ornithology in Alaska.
Angel’s Wild by LimonadeGaby & riseofthefallenone (389,271, E) – Dean accidentally traps an angel, injuring him. He frees Cas and helps him to heal. Looong slow burn but worth it.
Boneless Wings by PallasPerilous (4333, M) – Illustrated hilarious list of reasons why Dean’s boyfriend’s wings are annoying as hell.
Hurricane in Cobalt Blue by shieldmaiden_of_celestial_intent (4961, E) – Delicious wing kink bunker pwp.
Molting Expectations by tricia_16 (163,105, E) – Dean discovers angel Cas living in a cave in the mountains. We discussed this fic in episode 2!
Hidden Bones and Broken Wings by Desirae (9865, E) – Case fic where Dean sees Cas’ broken wings, and comforts him.
The Bond-Breaker Murders by Desirae (75,696, E) – An AU where Detective Dean Winchester and his partner, the angel Castiel investigate a murder.
Our Sweet Rapture by chiyume (189,415, E) – A hunt gone wrong leaves Dean to take care of both Sam and Castiel.
Convenient Husbands by AnnieD (39,283, E) – Arranged marriage/fake relationship. Dean rescues Cas, and helps him.
The Angel’s Widower by 60r3d0m (51,364, E) – Post s12 canon divergent where Dean goes into an alternative universe after Cas dies, and finds another Cas there. (incomplete but last updated in Nov 2020)
Revealed by Valinde (10,822, E) – When a ritual backfires and Dean ends up with wings, they reveal things that he’d much rather keep hidden.
Purgatory’s Angel by Ltleflrt (26,779, E) – DCBB 2017. In an act of heroism Castiel sacrifices one of his wings to save lives. But he isn’t sure he wants to live tethered to the ground, never to dance in the sky again.
Saving Grace by Honey_bee80 (45,141, E) – High school AU where angels and humans mix. Dorky Cas and star quarterback Dean.
Burden by riseofthefallenone (317,582, E) – AU with mutants. Castiel has had to hide his wings away all his life, but Dean and Sam help him.
For A Dream’s Sake by Ellenofoz (28,511, E) – DCBB 2018. Canon divergent in Scoobynatural – Castiel makes a deal with the Djinn queen to get the fruit from the tree of life.
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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58 min
November 27, 2020Track 6: Post-Canon
Welcome to episode six of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, we welcome a special guest, andimeantittosting, to discuss how fanfiction may change (if at all) now that Supernatural season 15 has ended. We review three fics: Welcome to Pine Shores! by andimeantittosting, take the long way home by dothraki_shieldmaiden, and Tall Grass by aeli_kindara.
A transcript is available for this episode.
You can find our Mixtape Bookclub Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far.
A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast.
Spoilers for episodes 18 and 20 of season 15 are discussed throughout this episode!
Our guest:
andimeantittosting
You can find andimeantittosting’s fanfiction on Ao3 here, where she shares a range of beautiful and romantic stories, including both contemporary and historical AUs and a few canon verse stories.
andimeantittosting’s codas for season 15 include:
Carrying On (794 words, G)
Two Inches to the Left (2460 words, T)
Featured fics
Welcome to Pine Shores! by andimeantittosting
Published 2020, 20k words, rated E
Featuring art by imogenbynight
Thirteen years ago, Dean, with Cas by his side, bought the run-down Pine Shores Motel, and made it into a home and a stopping place for hunters. In those thirteen years, he has never been able to bring himself to admit his feelings to Cas—after all, why rock the boat? But, Dean realizes, doesn’t Cas deserve more than just growing old in a shabby motel with Dean? Surely, as a good friend, it’s Dean’s job to encourage Cas to get out there and live his dreams.
take the long way home by dothraki_shieldmaiden
Published for DCBB 2019, 95k words, rated E.
Featuring art by czarcaustic
Three months ago, when Dean decided to retire, he thought his life was going to end up differently. He’d thought that he might get to have it all, Sam, Cas, Jack, and nice little place to live. Instead he gets Sam and Jack off on their Summer of Love Tour, radio silence from Cas, and a never-ending road trip consisting of himself.
Still reeling from the loss of his grace, Castiel travels the country in search of hunts. Driven by a need to prove his usefulness, he pushes himself beyond all limits of endurance.
Together, with the help of a few friends, a crumbling Victorian house, and a stray cat, Dean and Castiel patch themselves back together and create a home together.
Tall Grass by aeli_kindara
Published 2017, 57k words, rated E
“I think we should have a garden,” Cas says.
Dean looks up from his beer. He hasn’t had that much to drink, but Cas still has a vague look of unreality about him, a splash of living color that doesn’t fit in the bunker’s echoing stillness. Dean didn’t hear him coming. A lot of the time, Cas is so unobtrusive it feels like Dean has the bunker to himself, with Sam away.
Dean shakes his head to clear it. “A — garden?” he repeats.
Other links
15×18 Coda Masterlist
@Bunnymishious tweet about the nature of fandom, fan creators and our found family
The Fangirl Business Podcast for all your show-related analysis and feels
Other coda fics mentioned:
Carry On by Castielslostwings (8039, E) – driving through Heaven to find Cas
The End of the Beginning by violue (1773, T) – reaper Cas
Being and Having by tricia_16 (3915, G) – in heaven
The Rough by anactoria (3266, T) – Dean gets bored in heaven
what they deserve (it’s better this way) by sobsicles (5684, M) – reunion in heaven
Radiance by noodleyful (1155, G) – Castiel and Dean’s soul
The Thing About Heaven Is… by Ltleflrt (2363, G) – Dean in heaven
Sorry Jimmy by K_K_TiBal (2184, G) – Jimmy is in Dean’s heaven
More 15×20 codas can be found under the 15×20 tag, filtered by Castiel/Dean Winchester
Other post-canon stories we recommend:
Talkin’ Bear Mountain Picnic by MittenWraith (41,450,E
A Place We Can Love by anastiel (39,441, E) – domestic, Castiel falls and Dean builds them a house
Wait For It by Castielslostwings (44,281, E) – a hunter who can’t seem to look forward and an ex-angel who is done looking back
Where the weeds take root by deathbanjo (30,227, E) – slow burn friends to lovers, moving to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches
Morning Glory by edgarallenrose (25,991, E) – After the season 12 finale, Cas is human and now keeps bees, DCBB 2017
Dean (and Cas’) Top 13 Zepp Traxx by pantheon_of_discord (82,450, E) – Dean and Cas and the open road, to the tune of Led Zeppelin.
I Need Never Get Old by Pinkmink (9516, E) – a decade after the last hunt, TFW settle down and build a house
Build a Home by domesticadventures (20,102, T) – SPN canon big bang. After they save the world, Dean expects Cas to come back to the bunker with them. He doesn’t.
Cause I’m Yours by FeaRauko (2210, T ) – Cas steps outside during Sam and Eileen’s wedding reception for a breather. Dean follows him.
Mr. Blue Sky by anyrei & mugglerock (111,809, E) – SPN canon big bang. The British Men of Letters have done a great job ridding the world of monsters. Dean and Cas try settling down.
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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1 hr 18 min
November 13, 2020Track 5: Fake Relationship
Welcome to episode five of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, we welcome a special guest, followyourenergy, to discuss some fics featuring the Fake Relationship trope. We review three fics: Option C by followyourenergy, Professional Couple Only by saltyfeathers, and A Crash Course in Computer Safety by followthattardis.
A transcript is available for this episode.
A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast.
Spoilers for episode 18 of season 15 are discussed at the end of this episode, after the fic discussions! We give you plenty of warning first, though.
Our guest:
followyourenergy
You can find followyourenergy’s fanfiction on ao3 here, where she shares a range of beautiful and romantic contemporary aus.
As well as Option C, another fake relationship fic from FYE is We Are Not Poets (44,465, E)
Featured fics
Option C by followyourenergy
Published 2020, 63k words, rated E.
Dean Winchester and Castiel Novak thought that their senior year of college would be the best year of their lives—until they find out the apartment they’re renting has also been rented to someone else. Given three options, they choose option C—live together for the year and make it work.
When roommate Vaughn turns out to be a conceited jerk with very different political views and values, best friends Dean and Cas scheme to push him out…by any means necessary. Those means become an elaborate game of fake-relationship antics, which would be fine if Dean wasn’t secretly in love with Cas and Cas hadn’t sworn off dating friends.
As the games escalate, will Dean be able to cope with the feelings that just won’t go away? And will Cas stick with his vow, or will his feelings force him to find another option?
Professional Couple Only by saltyfeathers
Published 2015, 37k words, rated M.
There’s a haunted apartment building in Vermont, and the ad says “Professional couple only”. Dean and Cas rise to the occasion.
A Crash Course in Computer Safety by followthattardis
Published 2019, 85k words, rated E
With art by purgatory-jar
On the day of his 29th birthday, Dean receives an email from his old nemesis: Michael Milton, the guy who got him kicked out of college and stole his girlfriend. The email contains encoded images with top secret CIA/NSA intelligence – and now their only copy is in Dean’s brain. Both agencies send their best operatives – Castiel Novak and Victor Henriksen respectively – to handle their accidental asset and protect the invaluable data in his head. To justify their sudden appearance in Dean’s life, they adopt covers: Victor as Dean’s new co-worker and neighbor, Cas as his new boyfriend. Needless to say, Dean’s brother and his girlfriend are thrilled to see him in a relationship they believe to be real. Clearly, there’s no way this could go wrong.
(NBC’s Chuck AU).
Other links
15×18 Coda Masterlist (spoilers)
Natalie Fisher’s tweet about canon divergence from 15×14
Other Fake Relationship stories we recommend: (please read the tags)
(Thanks to everyone who sent us suggestions for this list!)
In a Mirror Darkly by anyrei (196,710, E) – Violence, non-con. Master/slave relationship, but a gorgeous longfic where Cas and Dean must travel to Limbo to rescue Sam. Read the tags.
First Gentleman Wanted by youaresunlight (31,546, E) – newly elected President Castiel Novak requires a fake, picture-perfect boyfriend for PR.
The Cost of a Thing by quiettewandering (74,198, M) – Canon divergent after human Cas leaves the bunker, he and Dean must work a case together.
The Betrothal Bargain by superhoney (46,081, E) – Regency BB fic where the Duke of Milton and Viscount Winchester must pretend to be betrothed to avoid scandal.
Partnered by K_K_Tibal (28,112, T) – Dean and Cas are detectives who must go undercover as a couple for a case.
Suck it, Judy Garland by GlitterDwarf & midrashic (20,116, M) – Pinefest fic, canon divergence from s12. Dean and Cas must pretend to be married for a case.
The Handyman’s Special by Carrieosity (51,456, E) – Prof. Winchester buys a fixer-upper house and hires someone to help.
Light Me Up by tricia_16 (195,500, E) – When tragedy strikes, Dean ends up reunited with an old flame.
Undercover Boyfriend by CassondraWinchester (60,409, E) – Destiel Harlequin fic where Cas needs a date for his brother’s wedding in Mexico and undercover FBI agent Dean needs to disappear.
Cheers by NotfunnyDean (23,685, E) – Inspired by the film “The Proposal”, Cas talks Dean into marriage so he doesn’t have to go back to Russia.
What I Need Most by MandalaRose (32,297, E) – Canon divergent from the end of s11, where Amara gives Dean what he needs most – an au where he’s married to Cas.
Le Nouveau by museaway (23,548, M) – A routine haunting lands Dean in a historic hotel with his brother, a flirtatious Cas look-a-like, and a grouchy Angel of the Lord masquerading as his husband.
Slide Away by Castielslostwings (51,383, E) – Actor Dean Winchester and Photographer Castiel’s marriage is on the rocks, but they put together one last PR effort to appear together before the news breaks. Angsty, but such a happy ending.
(Dis)Affection by justkeeponwriting (73,663, E) – Contemp au where Dean and Cas are tricked into a date, and decide to fool their friends by pretending they’re now together.
Hard Road by AleishaPotter (54,910, E) – Canon verse where Dean and Cas must go undercover on a hunt at a gay resort called “Last Hope”.
Bittersweet Heart by whelvenwings (56,781, G) – Dean makes an agreement with the blue-eyed Lord of Death, Hades, to rescue his brother’s soul.
A Date for the Holidays by WaywardAF67 (37,639, E) – Castiel hires an escort to accompany him to his family’s holiday gatherings. Podfic also available.
Mad at your Dad? by wannaliveindeansdimples (7688, M) – Dean finds an ad on Craigslist and enlists Cas as a platonic date for Thanskgiving to freak out his family.
Though The Course May Change by imogenbynight (51,581, E) – Canon divergent from s9, Dean and Cas accidentally end up fake-engaged while working a case.
Overused Plot Device by OsirisApollo (40,000, T) – Sam and Cas pretend to be a couple for a case. Dean isn’t happy about it.
Plus One by BlueMasquerade (19,309, T) – Cas’ roommate and best friend Dean agrees to be his plus one to his cousin’s wedding.
Head Over Feet by jemariel (9439, E) – Cas advertises on Craigslist for a wedding date.
another recovering heart by superhoney (46,146, E) – Cas tries online dating after a bad breakup, but after the first date with Dean, he wants more.
White Lies & Winter Blues by PaperAnn (37,694, E) – A/B/O where Alpha Cas saves omega Dean from a car wreck, and a misunderstanding leads to Cas being “his alpha” afterwards.
Plus One by ceeainthereforthat (90,872, E) – Castiel hires someone to be his date for three weddings – Dean.
Ready to Fall by lemonsorbae (25,272, M) – Dean invites his friend Cas home for the summer, but his entire family assumes they’re dating. College au.
The Destiel Project by Pigzxo (213,569, M) – Rock star Dean, actor Cas slow burn.
Russian to the Altar by Malmuses (144,258, E, BDSM) – Baker Dean Winchester agrees to marry his friend’s brother, Russian Dom Erotic novelist Castiel (yes you read all that correctly), to prevent him from being persecuted back home.
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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1 hr 22 min
October 30, 2020Track 4: Horror
Welcome to episode four of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, we welcome a special guest, jscribbles, to discuss all things spooky to celebrate Halloween. We review three fics: Taker of Souls by Jscribbles, Bring Up the Deep by deathbanjo, and From Sea to Shining Sea by MsCaptainWinchester.
A transcript is available for this episode.
A warning: Adult themes are mentioned in this podcast.
Our guest:
jscribbles
You can find jscribbles’ fanfiction on ao3 here, where she shares a range of stories.
Featured fics
Bring Up the Deep by deathbanjo
Published 2016, 22k words, rated E.
With art by PurgatoryJar
They went back and forth on whether or not to make the drive until Sam found an article in the town’s local paper dated a week earlier about a lobster fisherman who swore a monster sank his boat.
From Sea to Shining Sea by MsCaptainWinchester
Published 2018, 43k words, rated E.
With art by cryptomoon
Dean and Castiel are only a few short months of college from reuniting after five long years on opposite coasts. It doesn’t seem like long, but then a virus breaks out close to Dean, and suddenly all their plans are ruined.
Now there are new plans. Dean is going to do everything he can to cross the country, picking up strays and a reputation for violence along the way. Cas is building a new colony of survivors, determined to stay still long enough for Dean to find him.
But without contact, neither knows if they will ever see the other again. Can Dean survive his cross-country road trip through zombie nation? And if he does, will Castiel still be there to meet him?
Taker of Souls by jscribbles
Published 2018, 128k words, rated E, violence & non-con
With art by Jdragon122
The angels have fallen. Castiel is human, Sam is recovering from the trials, and Dean doesn’t want to expose them to the world as it’s crumbling outside the bunker doors.
To pass time in their solitude, Dean discovers a hidden room in the bunker full of dangerous magical artifacts and accidentally exposes his friends and family to an ancient horror. If Castiel thought adjusting to humanity was already a terror in itself, he experiences a world of pain when the ancient spirit Dean released chooses him as a vessel to fulfill its evil prophecy.
Castiel begins to change as voices call out to him in the night and take the form of the one righteous man he desires, temptation drawing him to complete a ritual that will allow one of Hell’s most feared ancient entities to occupy his vessel.
Before Sam, Dean, Kevin and Crowley know what is happening, they are thrown into a lockdown, unable to escape the bunker as the cruel, twisted monster inside of Castiel prowls the hallways, hunting them, thirsty for their blood, hungry for their souls.
Horror in SPN
Variety: Supernatural at 200 – interview we quoted Eric Kripke on SPN’s horror roots
The Collider: The 23 Scariest ‘Supernatural’ Episodes – do you agree?
Other Spooky stories we recommend: (please read the tags)
The Inexhaustable Silence of Houses by Askance (31,820, T) – MCD. Cas suffers psychological trauma after falling, and after his relationship with Dean takes an unexpected turn. Beautiful but terrifying.
Every Part of the Animal by Askance and komodobits (47,273, M) – MCD. After the trials, a hunt goes wrong. It’s something else, something older, something violent, and it knows they’re here.
A Complete Kingdom by komodobits (85,404, E) – violence, MCD. A case at a cottage by the sea takes a few dark, disturbing turns.
Dean Winchester is Not Afraid of Ghosts by Desirae (48,117, E) – Photographer Dean Winchester meets ghost hunter Castiel. Much lighter!
Hocus Pocus by tricia_16 (35,000, T) – 16-year-old Dean Winchester was born in raised in Texas, so moving to Salem, Massachusetts the week before Halloween is a bit of a shock to the system, to say the least.
Giant, Anguish, Danger by MalMuses (73,426, E) – After expelling Gadreel, Dean leads a broken TFW on a case in the frozen north. Will they bond, or be torn apart? The hunters become hunted. Horror movie inspired.
Autumn Hollow by shotgunsinlace (98,374, E) – Author C Novak moves to an island to get away from his old life. Creepy things happen there.
Family Business by EvilNobara and pbMolecules (159,531, E) – Cas and Gabriel inherit an old house and renovate it with the help of the Winchester brothers, but ghosts get in the way.
Architecture of the Minotaurs Heart by Deathbanjo (44,927, E) – Canon verse psychological horror
Roots by Anythingtoasted (38,686, E) – Canon verse, but something’s in the woods. Body horror, gore.
Come on in by TheReluctantShipper (33,972, E) – College au with vampires.
The Sprit of Lawrence High by violue (70844, E) – high school au with ghost Dean.
A Lonely Vigil by saltnhalo (34,532, M) – MCD. The ghost of Civil War soldier Castiel haunts a cemetery.
The Ghosts of Blackthorne Hall by linoresearch (94,647, E) – Historical gothic horror, based on Jane Eyre
Nest by emmbrancsxxo (35,831, E) – season 15 divergence after purgatory 2.0, psychological horror.
The Ghosts We Know by Dangerousnotbroken (55,531, E) – au with nightmares and psychological horror.
A Place Where Nothing Moves by imogenbynight (49,085, E) – violence. Au in a fishing village in Maine with supernatural elements.
Never Again I’ll Go Sailing by mansikka (85,000, E) – Canon case fic with ghosts and relationship angst.
Love Bites by MalMuses (34,193, E) – Cas’ cat drags an injured bat into his apartment (spoiler, it’s Dean and he’s a vampire).
A Samhain Night’s Dream by EllenofOz (13,025, E) – Dean and Cas get away for a few days, but a case finds them when trick-or-treaters go missing.
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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1 hr 18 min
October 16, 2020Track 3: Omegaverse
Welcome to episode three of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, we welcome two special guests—CBFirestarter and Trenchcoatbaby—and also discuss the joy of co-writing. We review three fics: White Collar Contract by CBFirestarter and TrenchcoatBaby, No Words by ltleflrt, and Unwritten by PorcupineGirl.
A warning: Adult themes are discussed in this podcast.
This episode now has a transcript available.
Our guests:
CBFirestarter
You can find CBFirestarter’s fanfiction on ao3 here, where she shares a range of stories, but her a/b/o story mentioned during the podcast (apart from White Collar Contract):
Walls Between Us
TrenchcoatBaby
Find TrenchcoatBaby’s fanfiction on ao3 here, where she shares a range of stories. Her a/b/o stories include:
No Man’s Land
When You Say Nothing At All
The Omega Dream Package
White Collar Contract by CBFirestarter and TrenchcoatBaby
Published 2020, 165k words, rated E.
Caught between the lesser of two evils, omega Dean Winchester is thrown into the orbit of Castiel Novak—a gorgeous, older, and incredibly wealthy businessman…and perhaps the only alpha who wants him for his brains, not his body. Castiel has no interest in bending Dean over the nearest surface and fucking his brains out, which is a first. Not that Dean cares about the alpha’s lack of interest. Nope. Uh-uh. He couldn’t care less.
No Words by ltleflrt
Published 2016, 112k words, rated E.
On the run from his very powerful family, Castiel does his best to get lost. Because if he doesn’t know where he is, his brothers won’t be able to find him very easily either. He ends up in Silverton, a small mountain town nestled deep within the Rocky Mountains where he meets Dean Winchester, a very beautiful and very grumpy omega.
Unwritten by PorcupineGirl
Published 2015, 75k words, rated E
A spontaneous scent bond is the stuff of romance novels: an alpha and an omega meet by chance, and they happen to be so compatible that their pheromones are perfectly aligned, drawing them irresistibly together to mate and bond for life.
Neither bookstore owner Dean Winchester nor science fiction novelist Castiel Novak have ever thought it sounded romantic. Your hormones going nuts and tricking you into tying yourself to a complete stranger for the rest of your life? No thanks.
But when Castiel comes to Dean’s store for a signing, they feel an inexplicable pull toward each other, and into a powerful bond that neither of them wants. A bond that shouldn’t even be possible for two alphas.
At least they agree on one thing: they will not let biology determine their fate.
A/B/O information
Into the Omegaverse – Lindsay Ellis’ video about the Omegaverse Federal Court case
Alpha/Beta/Omega on Fanlore.org.
Other Omegaverse stories we recommend:
Get A Whiff Of This by bendingsignpost (27,838, E) – Omega Dean does community service in an animal shelter, where Alpha Vet Cas works.
Tor Valen by savaial (228,130, E) – Omega Dean is bought by Alpha Castiel, owner of a large estate. Historical.
A Hole in the World by AnnelieseMichel (302,280, E) – Court case drama and omega rights. Alpha Cas, Omega Dean.
Running with the Wolves by DancingDog (381,667, E) – Alpha Dean, Omega Cas, Cas is on the run from his family with a child, full shift werewolves
The Smell Before the Rain by jscribbles (73,212, E) – Alpha Dean, Omega Cas, canon verse, mpreg, angst with a happy ending
Grey by Valinde (65,218, E) – Dark canon-divergent fic with Alpha Cas and Omega Dean
Dog Tags by Lanaserra (70,952, E) – Alpha Cas and Omega Dean, full shift weres, military au where Lucifer’s pack is taking over. Dog pile cuddles
Real Slick Dean by trilliath (28,541, E) – Fuck or die with detective alpha Cas and omega Dean
Carribean Wonderland by LittleAngelCassie (126,546, E) – Omega Dean moves to an island paradise to teach the niece of hot millionaire Alpha Castiel
Expectations by Everandanon (418,319, E) – Alpha Prince Dean and Omega Cas, medieval au
Into Your Hideaway by pinupchemist (176,557, E) – Pregnant Omega Dean is discovered by the side of the road by Alpha Cas
Perfect Day by NavajoLovesDestiel and Winchestifer (71,117, E) – Alpha Cop Castiel discovers Omega druggie Dean. Dean transitions and Cas sticks with him.
Oddly Shaped Empty by jemariel (65,725, E) – Alpha Cas, Beta Dean, queer themes, gender dysphoria
Stories mentioned during the co-writing discussion:
Season Z by Castielslostwings, CR Noble, cutelittlekitty, EllenOfOz, fangirlingtodeath513, heylittleangel, jscribbles, MalMuses and sobsicles
Waiting on a Signal by CBFirestarter and TrenchcoatBaby
The Closest Thing We Have To Magic by EllenofOz and TrenchcoatBaby
The Curious Case of Cuthbert Sinclair by EllenofOz and MalMuses
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
The Giveaway
Thanks to everyone who followed, tweeted or reblogged to enter the giveaway for episode two! We’re very pleased to congratulate @violetmatter and @cutiepieks who have selected prints from LizLee’s etsy shop for their prizes.
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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1 hr 34 min
October 02, 2020Track 2: Mutual Pining
Welcome to episode two of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Castiel, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, we welcome our first special guest—Mittens (aka mittensmorgul/mittenwraith) and also discuss mutual pining in fics. We review two fics: Mittenwraith’s Revenge of the Subtext, and Molting Expectations by tricia_16.
A warning: Adult themes are discussed in this podcast.
A transcript is now available for this episode.
The Giveaway
We’re so grateful to everyone who has already shared posts and helped to spread the word about the podcast! To say thanks, and to spread the word a little further, we’re giving away a fanart print from LizLee’s Etsy shop to two winners. All you need to do is use the Rafflecopter form below to enter, and two winners will be randomly chosen next Friday.
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Our guest: Mittens
You can find Mittens’ fanfiction on ao3 under MittenWraith, and on Twitter and Tumblr as @mittensmorgul
Other fics Mittens mentions:
Around the World in 24 Days
Cakepocalypse!
Revenge of the Subtext by MittenWraith
Published 2015, 80k words, rated E.
Things are finally settling back down to normal since Cas gave up his grace to cure Dean of the Mark. Well, as normal as their lives are allowed to get. Sam relentlessly finds new cases to work, one right after the other; but Dean thinks they need a break to let Cas have some purely human fun, for once. It’s true they had a difficult time readjusting to humanity at first, but Dean thinks Cas deserves to do more than ride around in the back seat and follow them on monster hunts. Then again, Dean’s a little bit scared to ask exactly what Cas would want, just in case it doesn’t include spending quite so much time with him. And with Sam (of course).
Sam’s been tracking a series of odd occurrences in Laramie, Wyoming for the last few weeks that looks just enough like a case to finally convince Dean they should go check it out. Whether they like it or not, the goddess responsible for the weirdness in Laramie takes an immediate interest in the three less-than-perfectly-happy hunters who’ve stumbled into her town.
Molting Expectations by tricia_16
Published 2018, 163k words, rated E.
After having trouble coping with a traumatic incident on the job, Dean takes his little brother’s advice and leaves everything behind to go stay at the old family cabin in Colorado. Nobody’s been there for years so it needs some major work, but it’s secluded, and that turns out to be exactly what Dean needs in order to start to feel at peace again.
Now in the mountains with nothing but nature to amuse himself with, he takes up bird watching and plans a hike into the mountain range across from his cabin in search of a golden eagle. High up in the mountains, he discovers human footprints. Thinking someone is in danger, he follows them into a cave and quickly becomes familiar with a form of wildlife he never could have imagined: winged people who call themselves angels.
Big Bangs
Bangs discussed:
DeanCas Pinefest – Author and Artist signups now open
Dean/Cas Big Bang (DCBB) – fics will start to post for this round in October
SPN Reverse Bang – claims have just happened
SPN Media Big Bang – Author and Artist signups now open
SPN Regency Big Bang – just completed posting for this round
Destiel Harlequin Challenge – next round will start early 2021
DeanCas Flipfest
The Perfect Pair Bang – signups closed for this round. Next round 2021.
Check the big list of SPN Challenges on Fanlore.org.
Other Pining stories we recommend:
Angel’s Wild by riseofthefallenone & limonadegaby (389,271, E) – Dean injures, then befriends, a wild angel. Gorgeous world building and the slowest of burns
Redemption Road by spnredemption (various authors) (652217, E)
Angelhawke by Almaasi (407507, E)
Stay With Me, Sweetheart by MandalaRose (142,925, E) – Castiel is involved in an accident and Firefighter Dean rescues him, and helps him recover
Checked Out by Whelvenwings (27,127, G) – Cas is a librarian, Dean is a writer
Kelp! I Need Somebody by andimeantittosting (27,090, E) – Canon fic, Dean and Cas investigate a kelpie
First Gentleman Wanted by youaresunlight (31,546, E) – A pretend relationship between Dean and Castiel, President of the USA
Waiting on a Signal by CBFirestarter & TrenchcoatBaby (90,777, E) – Dean and Cas are medics who chat online, and also frequent a BDSM club. Two-person love triangle
And This, Your Living Kiss by opal_bullets (56,950, M) – Mature college student Dean is falling for his teacher, Castiel. Except Cas doesn’t know that Dean is also the poet, Jack Allen. Gorgeous poetry and pining
Suck it, Judy Garland by GlitterDwarf & midrashic (20,116, M) – Canon verse. Sam and Cas get fake married for a case, and Dean loses his mind.
In this Handmade Heaven by VioletHaze (36,946, E) – Dean fixing up a house, and local police officer Castiel.
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen
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1 hr 4 min
September 18, 2020Track 1: Canonverse
Welcome to Episode One of the Mixtape Bookclub Podcast!
Do you love Supernatural? Are you a fan of Dean and Cas, and their relationship? Do you enjoy reading Destiel fanfiction? This is the podcast for you!
In this episode, we introduce ourselves and the podcast, and also discuss canonverse fics—that is, stories that take place in the same universe as the show. We review two fics: A Turn of the Earth by microcomets, and The Story of You and Me by the_diggler.
A transcript for this episode is now available.
A warning: Adult themes are discussed in this podcast.
A Turn of the Earth by microcomets (was called mishcollin at time of recording)
Published 2015, 95k words, rated M.
Dean’s your typical half-orphaned, monster-killing 22-year-old until a trenchcoated stranger crashes into his back windshield one September night, claiming he’s an angel that knows him from the future and that he’s on the run.
Frigging fantastic.
(Or, in which Castiel gets stuck in Dean’s timeline preseries and Dean kind of hates it—until he doesn’t.)
The Story of You and Me by the_diggler
Published 2013, 55k words, rated E.
Dean wakes up in bed next to a very human Castiel, and a journal in his own handwriting that tells him it’s two years in the future. The house looks a lot like Bobby’s, and Sam lives there too… He just can’t remember how they got from angels falling in the sky – to comfortable domesticity.
While there is much in the journal Dean doesn’t remember, there is much of their story he’s always known. And as he settles into the routine of his new life and relationship with Castiel, it quickly becomes something he doesn’t know how to live without.
Other Canonverse stories:
Put Up Your Dukes by saltyfeathers (37,153, E) – hot sparring in the bunker
Cakeopalypse! by mittenwraith (64,154, M) – Baking reality show with a twist
The Tunnel of Love by xylodemon (21,421, E) – Case fic with a haunted love boat
You Can Keep Holding On by northernsparrow (352,388, E) – Divergent season 11, bring tissues
Professional Couple Only by saltyfeathers (37,153, M) – Season 10 case fic, haunted apartment
May I? by TrenchcoatBaby and WaywardAF67 (11,808, E) – Episode 15×09 coda, the prayer, the aftermath
Season Z by various authors (incl Castielslostwings, CR Noble, and others (and us!)) (220,673, E) – Canon divergence from the end of Season 14, with zombies
A Need for Breathing by Phyona (27,643, E) – Human Cas gets to the bunker, but has pneumonia. Hurt/Comfort
What I Need Most by MandalaRose (32,297, E) – Season 12 where Dean gets what he needs most (Cas)
Bring Up the Deep by deathbanjo (22,679, E) – established relationship case fic
In a Mirror Darkly by anyrei and mugglerock (196,710, E) – Dark D/S fic where Dean and Cas must rescue Sam from limbo. Brilliant, but read the tags
Grooming Instincts by Jemariel (26,153, E) – Delicious bunker wing kink
Three is the Magic Number by persephoneshadow (6686, E) – Dean and Cas have a threesome with the waitress from 12×12, Mandy. Hot af.
If You Get Lost, You Can Always Be Found by WinnJenster (25,417, E) – Post “I’m No Angel”, things go a little differently for human Cas
The Law of Equivalent Exchange by awed_frog (60,869, M) – Cas watches over and loves Dean in multiple lives, before and including the current canon timeline. Beautiful.
One Missed Text by anyrei and mugglerock (113,260, E) – Season 12 divergence, misunderstandings and angst with a happy ending
Defy Any and All Expectation by Tenoko1 (137,688, M) – Alternate season 6 where Chuck’s new books tell of a war between heaven and hell (podfic also available)
The Cost of a Thing by quietwandering (74,198, M) – Human Cas leaves the bunker, then a year later works a case with Dean. Angst with a happy ending
So Says The Sword by komodobits (85,217, E) – Season 4 and 5 canon divergence. Cas is tasked with babysitting the Michael sword
Crazy Diamonds by pantheon_of_discord (24,872, E) – Time travel where Dean swaps with himself in 2008 and 2018
Twenty Dollars by NorthernSparrow (15,337, E)
I Won’t Send Roses by Zatnikatel (2819, E)
Is your favourite not in this list? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you!
Our intro music is “Angel with a Shotgun” by The Cab, arranged by Ellen.
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