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Wincest/J2 Fic Recs

Since we are reaching the end of 2017, I wanted to list six of my favorite J2 and Wincest fics- three for each pairing. It was really hard only choosing a handful fics because I’ve read so many great ones this year, but I didn’t wanna overload this post. There really is no particular order to the fics listed below, and I honestly couldn’t rank them if I tried. All these stories just stood out to me, and I feel like they are each worth talking about and worth reading.

Warnings will be listed, and some of them even have podfics to go along with them (because who doesn't love podfics). If you want more j2 or wincest fic recs from me with specific tropes or themes, feel free to send me a message. My asks are always open!

Since this post gets a little long, I’ll place the recs below the cut 

J2 Fic Recs

Like the Back of  My Hand Written by Dimpleforyourthoughts (AO3)

Pairing: Jared/Jensen 

Rating: NC-17

Word Count: 126,701

Tags/Warnings:  Minor Violence, Gore, Self-Harm, Suicide, Minor Character Death, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Substance Abuse, Implied/Referenced Torture

Summary:  The year is 2107, and all physical human contact has been outlawed. Jared Padalecki was born into this world, and he’s never experienced anything like real human touch. But there’s a secret world that exists on the outskirts of this one; rumors of people who deal and touch in back alleys for the right amount of money. Curious despite himself, he tags along with a friend to witness one of these deals. All it takes is one moment, wrong place, wrong time, and Jared finds himself a part of this secret world, led in by Jensen Ackles. Jensen is everything about this world that gets people killed, but Jared’s curiosity gets the better of him because while Jared has never been touched, Jensen still remembers what it was like to be touched. Curiosity shifts to passion and Jared’s no longer able to deny himself the need to understand physical touch, and to have Jensen be the one to teach him. In a world where people die to hold hands in the shadows, to steal just one kiss, Jared and Jensen embark down a path that begs the most dangerous and difficult questions of Jared’s life; do you choose to follow the law and deny your instincts because it’s safe? Or do you pursue your inner desires at the risk of getting killed?

My Thoughts: Holy Shit. Just Holy Shit, this fanfic is everything. I can honestly say without a doubt that this is one of the best fanfics I have ever read. There is just so much to this fic, and it kept me on edge and anxious and utterly entranced the entire time I was reading it. This story made me laugh, cry and sometimes even made me want to throw my phone across the room, but it also made me smile and filled my heart with so much love and joy. This fic was unlike anything I’ve ever read, and I have to say, this is one of the best Jensen/Jared stories out there. After reading this, it really made me think about how much different life would be if humans weren’t allowed to touch one another. I absolutely recommend this fic to anyone who had not yet checked it out. Basically, anything written by Dimpleforyourthoughts is worth reading, to be honest. I’ve slowly been working my way through all the Supernatural fics that she has written. 

Veterans of the Physic Wars written by kalireynn and kellwyntar (LiveJournal)

Paring: Jared/Jensen

Rating: NC-17

Word Count: 45,294

Warnings: violence, sex, language

Summary: When the invasion came, no-one was ready. Humanity faltered. We died by the thousands, then by the millions. Nations fell before them before the survivors could begin to hold them back.The battles raged across the world, and communications became difficult and then impossible. South America was gone. Before contact with Europe and Asia was lost, they were struggling but surviving. In North America, the line held, at last, a curve that stretched from Oregon to Louisiana. To the south, a battle-ravaged wasteland. To the north, the survivors and the refugees huddled beneath the shields of the Protected Zone, safe by the work of shield Psions who could form the only barrier that worked. Along the front, soldiers waged war at terrible cost against an enemy that was truly inhuman. The tides of war turned on the work of battlefront Psions and their Guardians, elite warriors who could change the course of a battle with their skill and power. At the most desperate moment in humanity's history, two men would face the battle. Jared Padalecki, a Psion whose power could only lead him to self-destruction alone in the face of the horrors of war, and Jensen Ackles, a Guardian fractured by his past. Apart, they are broken and incomplete. Together, they just might save the world, and maybe even themselves.

My Thoughts: God, this fic was absolutely fantastic and so well written! I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but holy shit this is so beautiful. This is a slow burn fic where the feelings and emotions between Jared and Jensen build up over time, but the journey they go on is half the fun. You can practically envision this war-stricken reality Jay and Jen live in and all the differences between our world and their. You find yourself rooting for the boys the entire time, feeling their love, their pain, their sadness, and their happiness. Everything flows so well and leaves you wanting more. There’s angst and fluffy and just everything all wrapped up in one awesome fucking story.

 The Beat of Our Noisy Hearts Written by cleflink (AO3)

Paring: Jared/Jensen

Rating: NC-17

Word Count: 47890

Tags/Warnings: Magical Realism, Alternate Universe, Angst and Feels, Cupcakes, Hearts, Heartbreaking, And I mean that very literally, Graphic descriptions of medically impossible heart care, Serial Killers, Alternate Universe – Bakery

Summary: In a world where heartbreak is a literal condition, it's Jared's job to sew, fill and patch the physical wounds left in people's hearts by lost loves, misunderstandings and betrayals. Jared's own love life is more than a little dire, largely because Jensen doesn't date and Jared doesn't do one-night stands, but he's got good friends and a job he loves, so he figures that he can't complain too much. When a killer attacks Jensen, Jared discovers that a needle and thread, desperation and a sharp scalpel are enough to save Jensen's life, but at a cost that is going to change Jared's life forever and tie them both together in a way that goes far deeper than flesh.

My Thoughts:  Ahhh this fic was so amazing! I am known for liking alternate universe fics and bakery fics and this one need to be put down as one of the best! I’ve read it multiple times and fall in love with it more with each read. You really get sucked into this universe and the storyline behind it. This fic really makes you think and just hits you in all the right places. There is a reason why this made it onto my list of top three favorite fics. I honestly don’t even have the proper words to explain just how much I love this story. There is also some gorgeous fanart to go along with this story by my absolute favorite artists @petite-madame ! How could anyone ask for more!

 Wincest Fic Recs

 I'd Gladly Lose me to Find you Written by Flawedamethyst (AO3). Podfic: Read by Exmanhater [Link]

Paring: Sam/Dean

Rating: NC-17

Word Count: 35,663

Tags/Warnings: Sibling Incest, Canon Temporary Character Death

Summary: Sam takes a vow of silence in order to pull Dean out of Hell, but by the time Dean comes back, Sam's lost more of himself than just his voice. Splits off completely from canon after the season 3 finale.

 Review: I don’t even know where to begin with this story. Honestly, I could see something like this actually happening on the show and it was written so well. There were many points in the story that made my heart jump and left me anxious, but god damn its worth the read. I live for Sam’s strength and determination. By the end, I will admit, I may have cried just a little bit.

Never Be Written by Rejeneration (LiveJournal) Podfic: Read by Juice817 [Link]

Paring: Sam/Dean

Rating: NC-17 

Word Count: 13,000+

Tags/Warnings: Handjobs, male/male sex, curtain!fic, bottom!sam, psychologically-damaged!sam, angst

Summary:  Alternative to What Is And What Should Never Be (s02;ep20) in which Dean is shocked to find himself living in domestic bliss with Sam (rather than Carmen).

My Thoughts: This fic is much shorter than the others on this list, but it deserves just as much love. The concept behind this story was absolutely brilliant, and the little twists, and turns that it takes are even more wonderful! I will say that it does tug at the strings of your heart though. This story hurts, but it is still such an amazing read!

 Last Outpost of All That is Written by gekizetsu (AO3) and coda Not for Samson in the Temple Written by maygra (LiveJournal)

This fic also had two separate podfics by different readers. One is by applegeuse [Link] and the other is by Rhea314 [Link]

Paring: Sam/Dean

Rating: NC-17

Word Count: 59,037 

Tags/Warnings:  language, angst, attempted humor; all the usual. NC-17 for graphic Sam/Dean. If you have a problem with end-of-the-world tales, skip this one, please. This assumes that Dean never had to make the deal at the end of season II.   

Summary: The world is over, and it’s a Winchester’s lot in life to cope with anything – no matter what.

Review: This fic is fucking awesome but so painful all at once. It's so well written, and you can’t help the feeling of hurt for the boys as they try to survive and make their way through the end of the world. This fic and the Coda fic are hauntingly beautiful, and I was absolutely hooked. It is rather long but well worth the read in my opinion.

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[bibliophileiz]

Celebrating the Life of Asa Fox

Yockey knocks it out of the park with this debut -- ‘Asa Fox’ may be in my top five favorite SPN episodes. Directed by John Badham,featuring one of the best musical montages in the recent seasons before the title card and featuring the always perfect Sam Smith as Mary, Kim Rhodes as Jody and Lisa Berry as Billie, it is criminal that this one only has an 8.5 rating on IMDb. (I mean, Billie’s presence alone makes it at least a 9.) 

Anyhoo, let’s dive in.

In this opening scene, we meet baby Asa Fox racing through the woods running from a werewolf. And may I just say I am pissed that we didn’t get an AU Resistance Leader Asa Fox in Season 13 (one of my many disappointments from that plot thread.) Mary is the perfect blend of badass hunter and typical mom (cleaning Asa’s face). Also, her braids are super cute.

“Since the last time we saw you, I killed Hitler.” “Thank you?” Dean is a rom com chick, pass it on. Ellen and Asa were bros, it’s cannon. “We’re going to salt and burn the body tomorrow. I can’t believe I just said that like it’s something normal.” God, Dean is distractingly hot this scene.

How did the Winchesters get into Canada? Are you telling me they have fake passports?!?!

The actress playing Asa’s mom does not get the credit she deserves for this episode.(I looked her up, and she is Laurie Paton. She’s also in The X-Files.)

There should be more episodes that feature a shit ton of hunters getting wasted. “Nobody can take out five Wendigos in a night.” I want that episode.  THE BANES TWINS!  “She was, like, a good witch. Very Enya. It was the ‘90s.” “What did she teach you?” “Mostly how to seduce men.” Max. Buddy. I need you to give Dean a nudge. In other news, I want the Banes twins to be my best friends.

“It’s not like we’re in the live-till-you’re-90, die-in-your-sleep business.” That line has a lot of weight, especially now going into the final season.

Rollerskating ghouls!!! I want that episode too. Sam and Dean walking in just in time to hear that Asa and Jody banged is so awkward. 

Jody fangirling over Mary is still the cutest thing that has ever happened.  Mary’s short hair this season is the other cutest thing. Also, unrelated, but I love Sam Smith’s voice. My best friend once described my mom’s voice as sounding like a hug, and while I knew what she meant -- because she’s my mom and I’ve always gotten the same feeling hearing her talk (unless she’s mad) that I get when she gives me a hug, but I didn’t think other people would feel that way -- but that’s how Sam Smith’s voice sounds. Like a hug.

Big Sister Jody coming to Dean’s rescue, as usual.

How come Lorraine heard the name “Mary Winchester” and didn’t immediately assume Mary is Mary Winchester’s daughter who just has the same name? Maybe she just assumes all hunters are childless loners. “You’re the reason my son didn’t become an astronaut.” Also the reason he didn’t become a werewolf, Lorraine, keep up. I do think this scene is wonderful, because as Lorraine says, “Hunting was his whole life. He never married, never had kids--” Mary’s hearing the story of her own sons.  And the next scene is the same: Sam telling her Asa chose to be a hunter will later parallel him telling her he chose to be a hunter in “The Raid” (another criminally underrated episode. God, I love Season 12.) “Everywhere I go and everything I do, it just feels wrong.” Maaaaaarrrrryyyyy!!!! When Sam says Mary was still hunting in 1980, after Dean was born and “everyone” thought she had quit, Mary gets this guilty look on her face that is not really explored to its full potential. And I just want to say that in a perfect world where Jeffrey Dean Morgan was able to come back for a length of episodes and could have a fully developed arc (and not the delightful but kind of fan servicy one he had in the 300th) that THIS is the plot I would have wanted -- John being resentful of Mary for keeping her hunting life secret from him and, arguably, putting their sons in danger for it. 

You guys, this episode is already so good, and we haven’t even really gotten to the Agatha Christie-style murder spree yet. 8.5 my ass.

Also, Jared Padalecki is killing it this episode. I love his scenes with Sam Smith.

Is the blood dripping on Asa’s forehead supposed to parallel the show’s first scene? I mean, I’m sure it is, but I need some meta writer to explain to me why that is.

And here’s where the plot picks up. Also, we need more crossroads demons in our life. (Where’s my Bela Talbot Crossroads demon???)

“Go away.” “You’re not the boss of me.”  Billie and Dean is one of my favorite dynamics in the entire show. “You can huff and puff, but that house is on supernatural lockdown.”

Jael kills both a First Nations girl and then later Marlene and her kid to create angst for Asa. Does it count as fridging if it’s in dialogue? Turning off the water is so smart! I love me some smart villains! I love how Jody immediately takes command of the situation -- before Sam, even. I kind of always wanted her to be like Sam’s lieutenant.

“It’s a one-way ticket.” Billie is like me, and wants to watch the Agatha Cristie-style murder spree, which would be totally ruined if everybody could get out of the house.

Did Jael say, “Elvis has left the building”? That motherfucker ....

This is the first time we see Mary grab an angel blade, which means the angel blade Mary carries the entirety of this season is Asa’s.

Kim Rhodes makes a delightfully evil demon, and seems to have had a blast doing so. “I so hoped you’d kill your mom! Wouldn’t that be a riot?”

(also, my brother’s dog is named bucky, so every time a character says bucky’s name i just get really distracted.)

I like the hunters all saying different parts of the exorcism.

“That sucked.” Poor Jody!

You guys, Bucky sucks. Also, hanging the person you actually killed from a tree so that no one would suspect you actually killed him is like ... so opposite of what the demon-dealing-happy Winchetsters would do in this scenario that they can’t even comprehend how to handle it.

I just realized this ep even has an Agatha Christie-style reveal, with the murderer confessing all at the end after being revealed. (And everyone else’s identities/crimes/motivations being revealed FIRST.)

“I was wrong. Asa did have a family. I’ve even got grandchildren.” Wow, it’s almost like hunters can have families too.

“Mom to mom....” Why, oh why did Jody and Mary not hang out more?? (It’s because those fuckers at the CW cancelled Wayward Sisters before it could get filmed.)

Also, this scene between Billie and Mary is so. good. “She’s not alone.” Dean. Buddy. I love you forever. “Then I guess you’re just going to have to wait.” “Winchesters.” This scene is just *kisses fingers like an Italian chef* “So does this mean you’re coming home?” “Well, not yet, see I’m only contracted for like 10 episodes this season ....”

And scene.

I mean. This episode, man. Everything about it is criminally underrated. It’s not very flashy in terms of mytharc plot, but it contains so much rich worldbuilding, such great writing and acting, and a healthy dose of ominous foreshadowing the likes of which only Yockey can pull off.

Yockey knows the perfect characters to mix and match. (And I think the scenes between Lisa Berry and Jensen Ackles this episode became the inspiration for their even better scene in “Advanced Thanatology.”) This is the only episode we ever get that has Mary AND Jody AND Billie, three of the best characters. He also creates delightful original characters (which we’ll see again with Tasha Banes, Lily Sunder, Noah the eyeball-eating monster). I know this is the casting director, and not Yockey, but each of the actors playing those original characters were on point.

I also am a total fan of the Agatha Christie tropes -- to my knowledge, that had never been done with Supernatural before, but this episode was just the perfect combination of the two.

I can’t think of any major problems with this one, or even really minor ones. (I mean, the scene with Sam and Dean talking about Jody’s sex life is pretty awkward....) Keep ‘em coming, Steve Yockey. I will watch everything you ever write forever. 

#iz's one-woman steve yockey watch party #supernatural #celebrating the life of asa fox #seriously one of my favorite episodes #possibly my favorite stand-alone episode of the whole series #right up there with 'heaven can't wait'