Yes, I sometimes read from a recommendation list. Most of the time, however, I've already read what is being recommended...but there are some exceptions. I just found "In Reverse" the other day. I'm in agony waiting for her, Marinov and Thru Terry's Eyes to update. I've gotten behind on my own story because I can't stop reading theirs, lol.

I'll have to check out the fics that you mentioned. They sound very interesting. Think that I read Mariner a while ago.

Gotta make time to get over and read "Frail," have it on alert. Still have to finish her "Strangers and Angels."

Rec's are how I get tuned into new authors. I don't really like shifting through all the fics to find the good one's...not a lot of time for that. Though I do sometimes do it.

Hey if it's cool think that I'll start a rec topic when I get home from work tonight...or in a few minutes since I have a bit of time to kill.

And now I'm rambling...

As for recs. I love recs. Having taken on "The Dean's List" with the arogancy of proclaiming I can recommend the truely good stuff out there all on my lonesome I love getting stuff recommended to me. Helps me through some of the sifting that can get so difficult.

And I'm actually suprised this forum doesn't get more participation. Although I have noticed it gets more participation than almost all of the others, and that's something.

Yeah, I'm actually VERY proud of how well this forum is doing. I wasn't expecting that when I created it, but I'm glad. I like reading all of your discussions, hehehehe.

Oh and "No Traveler Returns" by Jenn-something has a small slew of OC's I also enjoyed. (no kids that I recall...sorry P.L.) And I'd recommend this story if you all haven't read it yet. It's angsty Dean, if that agrees with you.

And Jenn is my hero.

An OFC can be like a guest star, if you will, to the story. Kinda like the way that Meg or Sarah was on the show.

A Mary Sue= the author purposely writing her/himself into the lives of Dean and Sam.

An example would be you have a crush on Sam or Dean so you write yourself into the story in a romantic way. Ways to spot a Mary Sue are: she is usually the best, even better than the boys, at everything. She's smartter than everyone else. Usually has some kind of power and is loved by everyone is the story. Not all Mary Sues are bad, most are just annoying. But some are just terrible.

Did that help?

Drabble Series Actual name is Floral Sheet Sets.

Love ya, dushi, later....

Is it just me, or does anyone else have a hard time finding really good (or original) Supernatural Fanfiction? Beyond the obvious resentment toward OC's oriented stories, I mean? Recently I've been scratching my head at the large amount of stories in this section of FF.NET, surprised at the lack of really good stories. At first, it wasn't hard to find one being new to this place, but lately its become harder and harder. [This'll probably become more a rant than a question posed.] Most of them are beginning to feel and read the same way, especially the ones based on episodes like "Asylum" - "Skin" - "Faith" - "Nightmare" - and everyone's obvious favorite - "Devil's Trap." But mostly with Asylum. Stories not based on the episodes, I noticed, rarely focus on brother's job (hunting) and focus more on Dean's promise to "protect his brother" and Sam's willingness to fly from under his brother's protective streak, to the point of getting trouble unintentionally. Thus, Dean gets bashed up in the process of a rescue. Others over embellish Sam and John arguing moments, Dean's supposed fear of Sam leaving him, Sam leaving for collage (never really read those much). Most fanfiction writers, I've noticed like to use the following phrases and words:

"Damnit Sam[my]/Dean! [Insert following sentence]."

"SAMMY! [NO!]"

"DEAN! [NO!]"

"**/ing/er"

"**"

"Jerk."

"Love you too, ** [jerk]."

"Shiteating grin."

"Little **."

And I'm wondering if there's a crucial episode or flashback I missed which used phrases after the capslocked 'Sammy'. Or is this popular slang in SN-fanfiction? Even if your not looking for the usual "argumentative" fanfic, these slangs manage to find their way into a story like it or not. That aside, I beginning to think I just need break from reading SN fanfictions and focus on other things at the moment. The fanfictions don't seem to bother me are the ones when the Brothers/The Father are getting along, and this usually happens in "Childhood" based fanfictions (usually before Sam turns 11, 12 or 13) and the occasional "humor" fiction at Sam's expense.

There.

Got that off my chest.

I expect to be flamed (or ignored) for this, but whatever.

[RECOMMENDED SN-FICS]:

Orders

Summary: Dean Winchester at fifteen. Dean's emotions were raging out of control: guilt, panic, shame, sheer terror. How could he tell Dad how badly he had screwed up? How he had been weak and let what he wanted dictate his actions? A soldier follows orders!

The Perfect Fan

Summary: During a hunt, Dean is reminded of all the things his mother did for him and how much all those things truly meant, and still mean, to him. One Shot.

Bullies

Summary: A fourteen year old Sammy and an eighteen year old Dean, and a little problem with dreaded school bullies. EPILOGUE NOW ADDED.

Lady of the Lake

Summary: The boys are having a bad week, Sam’s hearing singing and Dean’s confused when supposed suicide drowning victims are trying to talk to him using Sam.

Just So We Know

Summary: Ficlet. Dean is 27 when he passes out for reasons other than blood loss or alcohol.

MY Superhero

Summary: Superhero: A figure, especially in a comic strip or cartoon, endowed with superhuman powers and usually portrayed as fighting evil or crime. A.k.a. Dean. Dean was MY superhero.

When You Can’t See the Forest

Summary: Dean is have a little trouble with his eye sight.

You’re Beautiful

Summary: Dean falls in love.

Sodapop

Summary: Sam and Dean are sitting in an old church, waiting for the specter of the week to appear, discussing a book they both read in school.

Happy fathers day

Summary: Fathers day was never a great holiday with the Winchesters, but every good memory of it was found with Dean and Sam, not John. A quick look into the boys fathers days.

Chicken Pox

Summary: Sam's got the chicken pox and Dr. Dean's trying to cure him.

The Father's Day Card

Summary: Sam is shocked to find out Dean still carries on a Father's Day tradition that he started when they were kids...

Karaoke

Summary: Dean wasn’t lying when he said “Two beers and Sammy’s singing karaoke.

Soon

Summary: John makes a Promise to Dean.

We Got Each Other

Summary: Dean buys his first cassette tape.

Genius

Summary: A genius? Him? A genius? That wasn’t right. John looked between Mr. Davidson and his son. Was he serious?

Reflections

Summary: Dean remembers the first time they saw fireworks.

On The Turning Away

Summary: Daddy. A label that had no sentimental meaning. A threat. ‘Daddy’s coming, go and hide.’ Sammy hated the word daddy.

Paying the Piper

Summary: Dean gets to answer to John for his choices in 'Faith.'

When All Hope Is Lost

Summary: A Metallicar Fic. Death Fic.

A Silent Nightmare

Summary: Dean has nightmares, he just doesn't let it show.

Dreams Of His Own

Summary: The day he turned eighteen Dean thought his life was going to change. PreSeries, no spoilers except maybe for Skin.

Walk Away

Summary: It’s Cassie’s wedding day. It’s supposed to be the happiest day of her life… So why isn’t she happy? Because the groom isn’t Dean Winchester. She goes to him, and gets something she didn’t bargain for. [NO LONGER POSTED ON THIS SITE. To my great dismay...]

Broken Dreams

Summary: He thought he could move on, but even though he's married to someone else, Dean still weakens with the sound of Cassie's voice.

This Is For Keeps

Summary: Post Pilot. On the last day in Stanford after searching for the demon, Sam has a break down, finally letting out his emotions over Jessica's death. Dean is there, but he is not sure how help him.

The Good Son

Summary: Sam learns more about his mom and Dean must save Sam from a demon who knows about his gifts.

First Steps

Summary: Sammy’s about to take his first step. Dean’s there to make sure he doesn’t fall. [Pre series]

Name the Last Book You Read

Summary: Why Dean doesn't read Books.

The Wake Up Call

Summary: How will the Winchesters pick up the pieces of their lives following the events in Devil's Trap? While in a coma, Dean reaches out to Sam the only way he knows how and John sees that the cost of his revenge may not be worth it.

With My Fists

Summary: Food, Money, Life. Dean takes care of this family…but for once, maybe they might need to take care of him. (Pre-Pilot)

I Wonder if He Knows

Summary: Sam's POV after the episode Dead in the Water.

NOTE: Not enough DITW fanfictions. In fact there are none, except this one.

Faithless

Summary: [Set after Faith] Dean goes to tell Layla goodbye.

A Stolen Life

Summary: Post “Faith”Sam tries to helpDean come to terms with his guilt over Layla.

Probably Never

Summary: Dean's thoughts at the end of Asylum.

How about never

Summary: Dean muses after Asylum.

A Tribute to Bad Fanfiction

Ever since reading your post, I've been thinking about it and there are a lot of things that bug me about some of the fic out there,too. My biggest peeve is people who have Sam correct Dean for calling him Sammy. He hasn't done that on the show for several episodes...and it seems redundant to keep doing it now. Of course, I really hate the repeated "**" & "Jerk" comments that inevitably get sprinkled around. I do understand why people do it, though. It can be difficult to get the character voices right and continually come up with fresh ways to do it. And, I'm sure I'm not immune to this whole dilemma.

I got to read my first Mary Sue not too long ago and I just had to clap myself on the forehead because it was so obvious. That was the first one I had ever read because generally I only read recommendations or stuff on my favorite writer's favorite writer's lists. That helps to cut down on that kinda thing, but sometimes you can miss some good stuff.

Anyway, just my two cents, for whatever it's worth, lol.

Of course all the stories by Ridley are awesome.

Also P.L Wynter.

I found two by Downwiththesupernatural which I loved also, being "Legion" which is completed and "The Game" which is not. There's been no update for a while, but I hope it comes soon.

I also really enjoy the parody/comedies out there, but they are so few and far between.

All the fics in "The Proper Feeding" series by Damerel are well worth checking out. They're hillarious in my opinion.

Okay then, Bye all!

I love sad stories. Read this, so sad. Happy Birthday by ShadowMayne.

And this story is kinda funny and lot of angst. Freeze by Mishka89

Parental Instincts by BEKi of Dorvan. A chapter story but really good. From a teacher's POV.

A new story with a great start. Really original idea. Living in Sanctuary by Nixa Jane.

And finally of course In Reverse by Sodakey. But i don't know what happened with Sodakey. She's really great but there is no update for a long time. I hope she's okay. I love her story. This story has a good issues and great angst. One of great OCs you can find here.

Hope you like my recc. Enjoy your day!

As for "In Reverse" I've also been wondering about it. I actually met Sodakey last August maybe? September? I don't exactly remember. We crossed paths for a wilderness medical course thingy I was taking. She seemed really driven and together. Very very nice. Very personable if not really personal. Very funny and kind of wry. I've shot off the occasional Email to her and she's always replied but I've sent her a couple in the last month and have heard nothing. I'm hoping she's just real busy or something. I guess it's selfish but I really want the end of her story. In Reverse lives on as one of my absolute favorites, finished or not....but uh...finished is always better. lol.

It was a pre-series/AU Brotherhood story about how Caleb came into the mix. It wasn't a Ridley story, but borrowed heavily from her AU (with permission). Can anyone shove me in the right direction?

I thought I had marked as a favorite, but apparently I didn't do something right. It's a Wee!chester fic, one where there is something in Sam's closet. John's gone, Dean shoots the red-eyed monster and it's a rat. When John gets home, he finds Dean in the back yard trying to burn the rat. I've found several similar stories, but not the one I'm looking for. I'd appreciate it if anyone knows the title and author and could let me know!

thanks!

Brigid

I'm posting because there's a story I read on the site awhile back and now can't find again. Do not remember title or author, of course, but I'm quite sure it was set "pre series" -- the boys are in their teens -- and had the family coping with an illness suddenly afflicting Dean. Leukemia, I think, but I could be misremembering. There was a beautiful passage in which the family are outside walking somewhere and Dean looks up at the sun and then crumples to the ground, the author beautifully describing how Sam's and John's world crumbles with him. For personal reasons I've so been wanting to read this again this week, and my inability to find it is driving me crazy! Does anyone here recognize this? Thanks so much in advance and, again, my apologies if this sort of posting is not welcomed in this forum.

Please allow me to thank all you talented authors out there for providing so many hours of pleasureable (and sometimes cryable) reading.

<Bows respectfully and backs slowly out of the room.>

'Ello! About the AU Brotherhood story, I remembered seeing one like your description so searched the words I could remember from the summary... if you have not already found it, it might be one of these: http://www.fanfiction.net/search.php?field=summary&plus_keywords=ridley+brotherhood

Hope that helps!

Peace out...

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Hey!! So, I'm new to this forum - have been on the site for a while. Also - I'm new to the world of Supernatural. My friend is a long time fan, but we have a little bit of a plot going on a story, and I was wondering if it would be something anyone would even find INTERESTING before I posted it. Most of the stories I post are Batman themed - except for a little comedy piece I wrote in Supernatural for this same friend to help cure her writer's block... it's... interesting.

But this new story initially began as an RP, so it does have OFCs... four. But none of them really end up with Sam or Dean. (There's flirting, of course... but nothing big.) I know there is a huge natural aversion among a lot of readers and writers of fanfiction toward OFCs, and was wondering if a story like this was posted, would it even be given the time of day?

Any tips or suggestions would be wonderful. Thanks!!

~Aldyrine

(((Hey, I have a new RPG open for anyone who wants to join! You can be who ever you want... we need Sam and Dean!)))

I think that somebody should do a CastielOC story.

Theres only one out there and I'm sick of him always being paired with Dean.

blehh.

hey guys,

I know this is ever so slightly off topic...but I'm new to the SPN fanfiction. I've been writing fanfiction for years...but I've just recently in the past months become an AVID fan of SPN. I'd love to get to know some of the writers on here and join the community.

I also have a story up--called "Echo Lycanthropy" if any of you wanna check it out.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4743336/1/Echo_Lycanthropy

I'd love to hear from some of you. Can anyone point me to some awesome stories out right now? I'm reading a lot--but there's just so many!

Anyways--sorry to bother you guys.

Meg

Hi , I'm new here and iwas wondering if there is a Supernatural and Sanctuary crossover story yet. That would be awesome!! Pairing Dean and Ashely together that would great.

Hi guys! I'm new to this forum, actually I'm new to SPN fanfiction. I have only watched the first 2 seasons and some episodes from the third, but I know quite a few things about what happens.

I don't understan the 'b*tch-jerk' argument...It's true that many authors use it, but Sam and Dean use it a lot too in the show!

I also have a fanfic to recomment! It's not complete yet but I think it's really good! Here's the link: Reality Check and the summary: 'After a bad hunt, Dean wakes up to find that nothing is as it should be. Rubber rooms and padded walls, with no hope of escape, unless he can convince Sam that he's not crazy.' The rating's T...Check it out it's pretty amazing!

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