Every month, all of you fantastic writers work your asses off to post some truly incredible stories. Our Angel Fish Awards are the way for all of us, as a community of writers and readers, to lift each other up and give praise to those who have captured our attention and deserve a few kind words. (Click here to learn more about how to nominate a fic for an award!)
Keep reading for some awesome fic recs!
Nominated by @autisticandroids
Plausible Deniability by timetravelingconman
Pairing: Castiel/Dean Winchester
Word count: 9k
Fic Type: Smut, PWP
Trigger warnings: This fic is a CNC scene. No actual rapes takes place, but there is rape kink, and it's pretty under-negotiated
Dean and Cas doing undernegotiated CNC because Dean needs to be forced due to his internalized homophobia is insane. I'm obsessed with Dean getting mad at Cas for not just "taking what he wants." This fic is cashing checks I've seen written in many other fics, which makes it all the more satisfying. (Not meant to diss other fics, they just don't typically explore this angle.) The Cas characterization, how nervous and confused he is, is also primo.
Nominated by @flanneledfae
The Red Means I Love You by @spnbabe67
Pairing: Sam x Reader x Ruby
Word Count: 5,1 K
Fic Type: fluff, smut, dark fic, PWP
Trigger Warnings: period sex, somnophilia, blood kink, praise, degradation, pet names
Spnbabe's ability to pull me and place me right in the middle of a scene is outstanding! She can make me feel and see things perfectly. And this fic is no exception. The closeness, the intimacy, the raw heat between these characters are very well written and believable. Plus, it's really freakin HOT!!
The hunt is over, but Sam’s hands are still shaking by @thefriendlypigeon
Pairing: Sam/Cas
Word Count: 775
Fic Type: fluff, hurt/comfort, mutual pining
Trigger Warnings: no
This drabble is so sweet, so cute, and the characterizations are 100% on point. I am so glad I stumbled upon this little gem; it put a smile on my face and warmed my heart. Plus, the art is amazing!!
Nominated by @kazsrm67
Dad Bod Conundrum by @supernotnatural2005
Pairing. Dean/reader
Word count: 7.8K
Fic Type: fluff, smut
Trigger Warnings: body image insecurity
First off, I am a sucker for a good dad Dean fic. This fic is just so sweet and it takes a look at a post baby body but from a different perspective than we usually get or think of. I just loved it.
Nominated by @leatafandom
Stairway To Demons by @walkingaline
Pairing: Gen, Crowley & Castiel
Word Count: 2036
Fic type: canon divergent, Crossover
Trigger Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Insert Creepy gentleman clap here. I flippin' loved this story and the dynamic between them is so well written here. This is one of my favourite Buffy episodes and it was handled so well in a crossover setting! It is just a delightful short story and crossover. The characterization for both the Gentleman and Cas and Crowely are so well done In can not recommend this story enough. It was such a fun treat to read.
Green Bracelets by @crowleysmistress
Pairing: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Word Count: 5839
Fic Type: canon divergent, Case fic, weirdcest
Trigger Warnings: Incest
This is such a fun concept and idea for a case fic with a lovely opening. The brother's dymic is so well written and so much wonderful characterization between them and utilization of body language is just wonderful. I dont want to spoil the tail but really you just don't see enough monster sex clubs fics in this fandom. It has filled my monster loving heart with th need for more. Fantastic read highly recommend it if you love monsters and wincest.
Starstruck by @breakaway71
Pairing: Castiel/Gabriel
Word Count: 718
Fic Type: fluff, AU
Trigger Warnings: No
Oh, this was so emotional and moving. It just builds so well so quickly until it just all culminates into that big moment. Just a fantastic story and truly a gem!
Nominated by @mrswhozeewhatsis
That’s What Friends Are For by @rizlowwritessortof
Pairing: Dean x OFC
Word Count: 2409 words
Fic Type: fluff, angst
Trigger Warnings: No
As always, Riz delivers a Dean that is what we all want: kind, caring, protective, sweet, and absolutely swoon-worthy!! No matter how hard she fights him, he fights for her harder. Y'all gotta read this one, guys!
Nominated by @trevelies
The Abyss Gazes Back by @old-man-ghost
Pairing: Gen
Word Count: 37,535
Fic Type: angst, canon divergent
Trigger Warnings: no
This is actually 100% an attempt at cyber-bullying: but I am obsessed with this story and have been trying to astral project my will directly into the brain of @old-man-ghost for years to finish this. A super incredible s14 canon divergence where Dean/Michael go into the Ma'lak box, only to accidentally be found and released by a team of deep sea researchers... angst, super punchy writing, OBSESSED with the time jump. Just plain obsessed.
So what, you’re saying the Easter Bunny did it? by @floralxcay
Pairing: Gen
Word Count: 15578
Fic Type: canon compliant, case fic
Trigger Warnings: no
Seriously one of the most fun case fics I've read in a long time! It has EVERYTHING: fight scenes, humor, great pacing, great characterization - I seriously felt like I was watching an episode of the show. It's a crack fic until it's decidedly NOT a crack fic, and the tone shift is SO Supernatural and Cay did SERIOUSLY SUCH AN AMAZING JOB. There was one scene where I was laughing out loud alone in my house. So seriously good.
Nominated by @walkingaline
Time To Release The Hounds by @hectatess
Pairing: Gen
Word Count: 5K
Fic Type: Canon compliant
Trigger Warnings: Grief/mourning, animal death
I love Hectatess' tales about Crowley and his hounds, a lot! She never fails to fill them with so much heart and fun.
Bad Habits by @additionaladdams
Pairing: Gen
Word Count: 7K
Fic Type: canon divergent
Trigger Warnings: no
I love Jade's stories about Crowley. This time, putting together Crowley and Rowena for a common goal, I knew we'd be in for top tier shenanigans!
A Day With The Fitzgeralds - IATEMYTWININTHEWOMB (AO3)
Pairing: Gen
Word Count: >1K
Fic Type: fluff, crack, canon divergent
Trigger Warnings: No
It's just too fun to see Cas handling toddlers, and the fact that it's done to give Garth some time to shine... chef's kiss. Quick read that's guaranteed to leave you smiling!
Lost by @awakenthemusic
Pairing: Gen
Word Count: 310
Fic type: canon compliant, Character Study
Trigger Warnings: No
It's a little, short gem that focuses on Benny. Fantastic read!
Nominated by @xpurdyglambertx
Down The Rabbit Hole by @samanddean76
Pairing: Jensen Ackles/Jared Padalecki
Word Count: 5.7k
Fic type: smut, AU, RPF
Trigger Warnings: No
The author, Sal, claimed my Mad Hatter Jared art in a reverse bang, and took the fic in an entirely original and surprising direction from what I would've ever thought of! And as usual, she knocked it out of the park. If you enjoy smutty J2, definitely give this fic some love!
Heaven And Hell Be Damned by @jld71
Pairing: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Word Count: 27k
Fic type: angst, smut, canon divergent
Trigger Warnings: MCD
This is a beautiful omegaverse fix it fic by one of my friends, Jen! We get a cool twist on the boy's late season characters with Angel Dean, and more demon blood Sam. It's hard for me to put into words just how well written this one is! Definitely give it a read and some love!
Venomous Tongues by @entropic-saudade
Pairing: Gen, Implied John/Dean but not really
Word Count: 22k
Fic type: angst, dark fic, hurt no comfort, AU
Trigger Warnings: Graphic Depictions of Violence This beautifully dark, religious horror fic is a result of Saudade's and my collab over in the @spneldritchbang!
This was a reverse bang, so I made the art, and the lovely @entropic-saudade claimed it and breathed life into my art with their story! I really had no ideas for plot when I made this piece other than symbolic factors (i.e. the scorpion communion), but Saudade took the art and absolutely NAILED this story! Definitely give it a read, and show it some love! It has all the angst and religious symbolism you could ever want!
Midnight Cowboy by @entropic-saudade
Pairing: Castiel/Dean Winchester
Word Count: 40k
Fic type: AU
Trigger Warnings: No
This fic encapsulates MANY of my fan fic faves: stripper Dean, age gap, mafia Cas, some angst, bottom Dean, Dean being Sam's guardian... etc. It's just perfection, and Saudade's writing is always amazing!
(Divider by @glygriffe)
THANK YOU ALL, KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK, AND AS ALWAYS, HAPPY WRITING!
Howdy! Heres the masterpost for our May monthly challenge entries for The Fanfic Writers of the SPN Fandom Discord Server! Go show these fics some love!
This month's prompts were:
Prompt 1: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM WINCHESTER! Sam's 43rd birthday is May 2nd. Write a fic to celebrate the birth of our favorite moose.,
Prompt 2: May Day celebration gone wrong. Give us your best story about May Day going completely sideways. This could be just a series of unfortunate events happening, or perhaps a witch is stopping the festivities, or maybe just a pesky trickster having some fun.,
Prompt 3: Memorial Day. The Winchesters out on the lake, kicking back with a cold beer and the BBQ going. What could be better? Give the boys the break they deserve.
Want in on the fun? Join our Discord group! New prompts are dropped on the first of each month, and the minimum word count requirement is only 500 words! We'd love to welcome you into our family!
🥳 Happy Birthday, Sam by @jld71
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 1,384
Pairing: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Sam issues Dean a warning that he doesn’t want to celebrate his birthday. Dean doesn’t listen.
🥳Sweet Surrender by @samanddean76
Rating: Explicit
Word Count: 7,676
Pairing: Jared Padalecki/Sam Winchester
Today was Sam’s 21st birthday, and he felt like celebrating, even if that meant drinking a beer by himself at the local bar just off campus. What Sam hadn’t anticipated was meeting the Alpha of his dreams. A caring, kind, and compassionate Alpha named Jared, who seemed intent on making sure Sam knew exactly how precious he was. Today, tomorrow, and forevermore.
🥳May Day by @jld71
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 1,280
Pairing: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Now retired from hunting, Dean’s interest in a May Day celebration pie-eating contest is piqued.
🥳Milk It While You Can by @flanneledfae
Rating: General Audience
Word Count: 756
Pairing: Sam Winchester/OFC
Sam comes home in the middle of a special night, after a hunt.
🥳 Why Clowns by @jld71
Rating: Mature
Word Count: 1,344
Pairing: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Sam wants to enjoy the long Memorial Day holiday with Dean, starting with attending a parade that has clowns.
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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Supernatural (TV 2005)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Characters: Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester
Additional Tags: Memorial Day, Parades, Clowns, Hurt Dean Winchester, Fearful Sam Winchester, Picnics, Retired Dean Winchester, Librarian Sam Winchester, Sibling Incest, Established Relationship
Series: Part 3 of 2026 Sam-centric May prompts
Summary:
Sam wants to enjoy the long Memorial Day holiday with Dean, starting with attending a parade that has clowns.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Supernatural (TV 2005)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Characters: Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester
Additional Tags: May Day celebration, Hurt Dean Winchester, Driving, Pie-Eating Contest, Retired Dean Winchester, Librarian Sam Winchester, Sibling Incest, Established Relationship
Series: Part 2 of 2026 Sam-centric May prompts
Summary:
Now retired from hunting, Dean’s interest in a May Day celebration pie-eating contest is piqued.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Supernatural (TV 2005)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
Characters: Sam Winchester, Dean Winchester
Additional Tags: Birthdays, birthday celebration, Retired Hunters, Established Relationship, Sibling Incest, Librarian Sam Winchester, Hurt Dean Winchester
Series: Part 1 of 2026 Sam-centric May prompts
Summary:
Sam issues Dean a warning that he doesn’t want to celebrate his birthday. Dean doesn’t listen.
In addition to those prompts, we also got some more specific prompts ! I organized them in a bingo card, they count like bonus/alt prompts ! You'll get a little badge if you finish the bingo, but you don't have to to be a completionist.
Prompts :
Day 1 : Touch Starvation
Day 2 : Crash Landing
Day 3 : Stranded in Space
Day 4 : "In the void, no one can hear you scream"
Day 5 : Silence
Day 6 : Homesick
Day 7 : Eclipse
Day 8 : Cosmic Horror
Day 9 : Memento From Home
Day 10 : Emergency on Spaceship
Day 11 : Endless Stars
Day 12 : Supernova
Day 13 : Fear of the Unknown
Day 14 : Star Gazing
Day 15 : Gravity Problems
Day 16 : Running Out of Oxygen
Day 17 : Alone
Day 18 : No Escape
Day 19 : Adrift
Day 20 : Beauty in The Unknown
Day 21 : Exhaustion
Day 22 : Abandonned Space Station
Day 23 : Came Back Wrong
Day 24 : Experiment
Day 25 : One-way Trip
Day 26 : Airlock Malfunction
Day 27 : Stardust
Day 28 : Moon
Day 29 : Falling Star
Day 30 : Exploring a New Planet
Day 31 : Lost In Space
Alt prompts :
Alt 1 : Abduction
Alt 2 : Blackhole
Alt 3 : Moonlight
Alt 4 : Isolation
Alt 5 : Exiled In Space
Alt 6 : Forgotten
Alt 7 : Space Debris
Alt 8 : Comets
Alt 9 : Escaping Orbit
Alt 10 : Project Hail Mary
Alt 11 : Ad Astra
Alt 12 : Order 66
Alt 13 : Subnautica
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Welcome to a new round! This is the thirteenth year we've hosted the WIP Big Bang, which is for finishing fic and getting art to go with it, and introducing the third year we've had the WIP Reverse Bang, which is for finishing artwork and getting fic to go with it. All fandoms/ratings/ships are welcome, including original works!
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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Supernatural (TV 2005) RPF
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Jensen Ackles/Jared Padalecki
Characters: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Christian Kane, Chad Michael Murray
Additional Tags: Heartbroken Jensen Ackles, Flustered Jared Padalecki, Police Officer Jared Padalecki, Accountant Jensen Ackles, Shy Jensen Ackles, Bars, Alcohol, Lonely Jensen Ackles, Meddlesome Chad Michael Murray, Protective Christian Kane, Dating, Misunderstandings, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending
Series: Part 3 of Tequila and 911
Summary:
Thinking there had been a connection with Jared, Jensen is heartbroken not to hear from him after their first date.
The first ever iteration of the SW (Sam Winchester) JP (Jared Padalecki) Reverse Bang has come to an end. Creations are shown in random order and not in sequence of posting.
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