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Welcome to episode forty-eight of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Mal and Ellen welcome author carnationqueen to the podcast to discuss Destiel fics featuring the time-honoured trope, Hurt/Comfort. Fics include carnationqueen’s What’s a Little Dying Between Friends?, Flight by NorthernSparrow, On Drowning by domesticadventures, and Lights by LoversAntiquities, plus many more! You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our guest: carnationqueen (aka Lily) Lily publishes her Destiel works under carnationqueen on ao3. Other works mentioned: Clean, Blue Air (15k words, E) St Jude (91k words (as yet incomplete), M) Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Flight (sequel to Forgotten) by NorthernSparrow (08:30)Published in 2014-15, 319k words, M Sequel to Forgotten. A/U from mid season 9. Castiel is human and wounded, and Dean and Sam need to get his grace back – and his wings. Things do not go as intended and Cas faces a difficult road. Long case fic with strong emphasis on Team Free Will friendship/family bonds. Will get serious and angsty and lonely. ALERT: There will be two versions of this fic, Destiel and platonic. This version (Flight) is the Destiel version. Slow build and mostly pre-Destiel. The platonic version will be called Broken and will be posted later. Broken (platonic version of Flight) (170k words but incomplete, T) What’s a Little Dying Between Friends? by carnationqueen (00:39:10)Published in April 2023, 27k words, T Castiel – stabbed by Ramiel with Michael’s lance, is dying. Slowly.It will take days, maybe weeks, but die he will. It is, apparently, inevitable. Neither Dean, Sam, or Rowena can find a way to save him. They’ve tried everything. Crowley hopes a slow motion, inevitable death may make Dean and Castiel remove their heads from their collective asses because really. Everyone is over it. He’s a bit smug after all, having Lucifer as his prisoner, and is feeling a bit magnanimous in his hubris.Will impending death make Dean examine how he feels a bit more honestly?Bring tissues. On Drowning by domesticadventures (00:52:50) Published in 2015, 29k words, T The absolute last thing Dean would ever admit, after saving Cas’ life, is that it was all thanks to the unhealthy amount of time he spent reading about drowning on Wikipedia. Not that he’s not grateful, but what he really needs is an instruction manual for everything that comes after. Lights by LoversAntiquities (01:05:37)Published in 2018, 2671 words, M Dean can’t breathe. Try as he might, he hasn’t been able to suck in a deep breath in the past hour, not with bruised ribs and the associated pain. Blood continues to drip from his nose and eardrum, probably busted. With shaking hands, he struggles to wipe it away, his attempts all in vain; the motel will probably hate him after he leaves, whenever that is. The least his father could’ve done was leave a note, a map—something telling him where he was, not just dumping him in a nondescript location with a collection of gashes and bruises he can’t even treat, not by himself. Other recommended fics and links (01:18:00) Other Northern_Sparrow fics mentioned during discussion: Under the Midnight Sun (232k words, E) A Room of One’s Own (4517 words, E) All The Nights by NorthernSparrow (32,290, T) – Hypothermia leads to cuddling You Can Keep Holding On by NorthernSparrow (352,388, E) – Post-s11, cancer Other fics: Down by the Water by Cas_Wings (88,260, E) – au set in 1853 Basic Lessons in First Aid, Magical or Otherwise by stuffy_j (54,174, E) – DCBB 2020, mordern with magic au, amnesiac Cas Out of the Deep by riseofthefallenone (488,608, E) – dark merfolk AU psalm 40:2 by unicornpoe (44,872, E) – post-canon time travel to pre-canon War Wounds by CBFirestarter (77,285, E) – Cas has a horse rescue ranch, Dean has PTSD Stay With Me, Sweetheart by MandalaRose (142,926, E) – Cas is hurt in a car accident, Dean takes care of him Graceless by Spinsomnia (146,997, E) – Dean is addicted to Cas’s grace Stand By Me by whelvenwings (31,572, E) – Zombie apocalypse au I Don’t Know Why by saltnhalo (16,500, E) – Assassin Cas, Spy Dean Amāyō Juwes, or: A Paleolithic Love Story by hopelessheathen (ElspethMcGillicuddy) (14,655, E) – Prehistoric au A Need for Breathing by phyona (27,643, E) – Cas has pnuemonia, Dean takes care Redemption Road by spnredemption (652,217, T-E) – Long canon divergent How Sturdy the Weeds by Faster_Than_the_Speed_of_Sound (9,654, T) – Assassin AU Every hour of every day by zuzallove (11,016, T) – Post 15×19 fix it Twenty-Nine Steps by VioletHaze (113,622, E) – Non-con, underage warnings Stargazer by Ryan_A (260,540, E) – Non-con warning Omega and the Beast by Ltleflrt (106,380, E) – Omegaverse late july by thanks_tacos (26,669, E) – Omegaverse One Step At A Time by tricia_16 (52,690, E) – AU, Dean takes in a homeless Cas One More Time by loversantiquities (11,977, E) – AU, snowed in in Virginian mountains Collapsed Rainbows by suckerfordeansfreckles (6,125, T) – Soulmarks and all this devotion by dothraki_shieldmaiden (10,572, M) – Post-canon That Shipwreck of Your Heart by Faster_Than_the_Speed_of_Sound (199,577, E) – Omegaverse, Russian mafia The Hanged Man by orphan_account (87,675, M) – Park Ranger Cas saves Dean from an attempted murder Into Your Hideaway by thepinupchemist (176,557, E) – Omegaverse, non-con warning Drops in the Ocean by Glitterinchaos (149,276, E) – DCBB 2020 Wild by Castielslostwings (67,990, E) – Plane crash survival au Suffer Well by xxenjoy (10,203, E) – Hypothermia pwp Wild Touch by QuillsAndInk (13,410, E) – Perfect Pair Bang 2020, non-con warning, witch/familiar Other links Love Destiel? 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Welcome to episode forty-seven of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Mal and Ellen welcome nickelkeep back to the podcast to discuss adaptations of existing media into Destiel fics. Fics include nickelkeep’s Dean and Cas Make a Porno, The Best Judge of Happiness by tsujiharu, Revelation 13 by fullvoid and Fallout: Supernatural by insominia and MaggieMaybe160, plus many more! You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our guest: nickelkeep Nickel publishes their Destiel works as well as for other pairings under nickelkeep on ao3. Nickel previously joined us in our Track 26: Witch and Familiar. Other works mentioned: A Kissing Story (3,297, G) – inspired by The Princess Bride Ye Mongrel Delvers (9778, E) – Blair Witch Project crossover (Thank You) For All The Mistakes (10,885, E) – based on Dream Daddy Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Dean and Cas Make a Porno by nickelkeep [00:05:55]Published for SPN Media Big Bang 2020, 37k words, EArt by BeesAreAwesome Based on Zack and Miri Make a Porno Life long platonic best friends Dean and Cas are stuck in shit jobs, with no opportunities on the horizon. They’re behind on bills and can’t climb out of the hole of debt they’ve found themselves in. The night of their ten-year high school reunion, they find the water and heat shut off in their apartment. What’s worse, is that at their ten-year reunion, they’re reminded of how far they could have gone and how little they’ve done with their lives. But, a chance encounter with a pornstar gets Dean’s brain working. What if the answer to all their financial issues is making their porno? Together, Dean and Cas, along with their friends Ash and Charlie, set off to make a porno. However, as Dean and Cas know all too well, luck is never on their side. With cast and crew, a great script, and support and encouragement, everything seems to goes smoothly. Until Dean and Cas realize they’ve caught feels for each other. Will their sex scene ruin twenty plus years of friendship? Or will it be the catalyst to something more? Fallout: Supernatural by insominia and MaggieMaybe160 [00:32:00]Published for SPN Media Big Bang 2021, 50k words, EArt by GioBased on the Fallout video game series Castiel has one job, and that is to deliver a package to The Strip. Unfortunately, after finding Dean Winchester in the mouth of a dinosaur, what should have taken a few days has taken months. What started as a partnership of circumstance becomes fueled with untold feelings. But to find any kind of happily ever after, Cas and Dean have to push the NCR, demons, and angels from the Mojave Wasteland. Revelation 13 by fullvoid [00:45:07]Published in 2022,44k words, E (read the tags)Art by Hitori AlouetteBased on Silent Hill 4 It’s Dean’s day off, and he’d like to spend it how he always does—by kicking his feet up with a cold one and watching soap operas—not by discovering an enormous, creepy hole in his bathroom wall that definitely wasn’t there when he went to bed last night. But it’s no big deal. He can just patch it up and still devote plenty of time to Dr. Sexy afterward. There is only one problem. He can’t leave his apartment, and there’s a message on his front door written in…is that blood? And why is it signed by someone named “Cas”? Things can only get better from here, right? The Best Judge of Happiness by tsujiharu [01:03:19]Published for SPNMBB 2023, 72k words, TBased on Emma by Jane Austen Dean Winchester lives a simple life in the small town of Oakridge. Life in town isn’t the most exciting, but it’s home. Dean has his friends and his family, and he’s long learned to be content with simple, mundane, and fine. When a fresh face moves into town, Dean takes it upon himself to introduce the awkward, but devastatingly handsome Castiel to their small community. Castiel seems a little naive, and Dean knows he’s just the person to steer Castiel in the right direction.What he doesn’t expect is for Castiel’s arrival to shake up his monotonous days, and to open his heart back up to long-lost passions and the possibility of something more. Based on the movie Emma (2020), a reimagined SPN/Emma fusion with a twist… what if Emma ends up with Harriet instead? Other recommended fics and links (01:19:36) Bangs mentioned during discussion: SPN Media Big Bang collections: 2020 2021 2023 Dean Cas Horror Fest (via Tumblr) Dean Cas (Taylor’s Version) Bang (via Tumblr) Dean Cas Big Bang (DCBB) Other fics: Shattered Dreams by Darmys (156,362, Explicit) – Anne McCaffrey’s Crystal Singer series Lifeforce by Mayalen (5,437, Explicit) – Lifeforce (Movie) Giant, Anguish, Danger by MalMuses (73,413, Explicit) – The Ritual His Beating Heart by MaggieMaybe160 (38,801, Explicit) – Warm Bodies To Spark a Flame by Tobythewise (23,719, Explicit) – The Hunger games Sparks Send the Fire by thatpeculiarone (65,222, Mature) – Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Let’s Talk About That by crowleyhasfeels (20,794, Explicit) – Good Mythical Morning Hello, Everyone! by iaoscc (52,441, Explicit) – The Wiggles Wish I Could Be by EllenofOz (51,217, Mature) – The Little Mermaid Dirty Dancing by supernatural9917 (22,908, Explicit) – Dirty Dancing These Hateful Things by allmystars (33,804, Explicit) – 10 Things I Hate About You The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas by lovemuppet (33,025, Explicit) – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas The Monster at the End of This Book by petramacneary (126,512, Explicit) – Pokemon One for Sorrow by bleuzombie (20,033, Explicit) – The Crow A Crash Course in Computer Safety by followthattardis (85,269, Explicit) – Chuck Cinderwings by bendingsignpost (181,619, M) – Cinderella True as It Can Be by whelvenwings (71,952, Explicit) – Beauty and the Beast A Priori by K_K_TiBal, whelvenwings (306,865, Gen) – Harry Potter The Nanny by Kitmistry (119,676, Explicit) – The Nanny Sleepless in Lawrence, Kansas by PrinceMalice (50,162, Explicit) – Sleepless in Seattle What Lurks Below by CrowleyLovesUSUK (89,558, Explicit) – Lake Placid We Bought a New Beginning by chucks_prophet (5,359, Teen) – We Bought a Zoo The Haunted Mansion by bookworm0702 (14,891, Teen) – Haunted Mansion Carrying the Banner by stargazer1323 (38,031, Gen) – Newsies Secrets by whenitstarted (22,781, Explicit) – Secret Window Falling Inn Love by MalMuses (58,728, Explicit) – Falling Inn Love Beggars Would Ride by tiamatv (118,516, Explicit) – Aladdin Don’t Shut Me Down by butterflyslinky (23,730, M) – Mamma Mia Not Natural by tfw_cas (38,206, Explicit) – Galaxy Quest Supernaturally Divergent by ncdover (23,025, Gen) – Divergent The (Un)Buried Past by heylittleangel (53,282, Mature) – John Wick Kidnapping, Car Thefts, and Other Hazards of Dating by CrowleyLovesUSUK (79,659, Explicit) – Excess Baggage Haunted by Emblue_Sparks (39,826, Teen) – In a Heartbeat Someone Alive by themoonandotherslikeit (42,033, Mature) – City of Angels Darkness Round the Sun by Castielslostwings (50,417, Explicit) – I Am Legend It Was You by Wargurl83 (31,481, Explicit) – Hope Floats Mirage by Kitmistry (39,715, Mature) – Mirage Cyclone by Wargurl83 (22,307, Teen) – Twister Slice of Life by ncdover (30,170, Teen) – Pumpkin Pie Wars East Bound and Down by one_more_offbeat_anthem (20140, Explicit) – Smokey and the Bandit The Games We Play by Darmys (79,053, Mature) – The Sleeping Dragon Legacy by Emblue_Sparks (45,225, Explicit) – Tron: Legacy Castiel: The Last Unicorn by GatorGirl2017 (46,833, Gen) – The Last Unicorn Little Boxes: A Weeds AU by Bre95611 (106,051, Explicit) – Weeds Turn On. Tune In. Sell Out–Wake Up. by Ghoulsnhalos (69,945, Explicit) – The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (Comic) The Fearless Vampire Hunters by magicaldinosaur (26,536, Explicit) – The Fearless Vampire Killers The Heart of a Legend by Tossuka (20,194, Mature) – Atlantis: The Lost Empire The Garden by TheSilverQueen (34,712, Teen) – Great British Bake Off Before Sunshine by tfw_cas (21,665, Explicit) – Before Sunrise Take The Money And Run by ncdover (27,109, Explicit) – Uncharted One Night at Freddies by TrenchCoat_Paradigm (28,115, Teen) – Five Nights at Freddies On the Soul by seasidemeow (23,298, Explicit) – Pawn Stars Supernatural Become Human by MaggieMaybe160 (48,802, Mature) – Detroit Become Human Lost and Found by haus_seeblick (41,748, Explicit) – A Very Merry Mix Up California Vampire Summer by FriendofCarlotta (78,327, Explicit) – The Lost Boys Three Princes by someonetoanyone (129,430, Explicit) – Titanic Other links Love Destiel? 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Welcome to episode forty-six of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Mal and Ellen welcome author aishitara to discuss Destiel fics featuring Castiel’s true form. Fics include aishitara’s I Carry Your Heart With Me, So Says The Sword by komodobits, every light he cannot see by intothesilentland, A Constellation of Wishes by Destina plus many more! You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our guest: aishitara Nessa pubishes their Destiel works under aishitara on ao3. We previously featured Nessa’s fic, Dragon in the Cup, in our Creature Cas episode. Also mentioned: What is Grief if Not Love Persevering (3,774, T) Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) I Carry Your Heart With Me by aishitara (00:16:40)Published for DCBB 2021, 27k words, EArt by verobatto “Dreamin’ about anything good?” Dean asks instead of letting those other words out, because if he admits it out loud right now he might spontaneously combust. “Yes.” Castiel gives him a sidelong glance. The corner of his mouth is tilted in a smug smile. “Something very good.” “Oh yeah?” Dean’s fingers are tingling. Are his fingers supposed to be tingling? “Yes,” Cas says again. His smile turns endearingly shy as he adds: “It seems I can’t stop thinking about kissing you, even when I’m asleep.” every light he cannot see by intothesilentland (01:07:50)Published in 2021, 8500 words, Not ratedArt by keylimedean Here in Purgatory, Castiel cannot keep his true form tethered to his vessel. He’s a beacon of light for monsters to flock toward, he’s a danger to those around him—especially Dean—and with each passing day, he has less and less hope of making it through a gateway back to earth, a gateway designed for humans. But if he can take Dean safely there, he will—all the while hiding his true form from a human he knows will be disgusted by it. After all, Castiel has always been willing to bleed for Dean. And he bleeds, and he bleeds, and he bleeds. A Constellation of Wishes by Destina (01:02:00)Published in 2022, 8500 words, E Dean builds a little house in Heaven, because it’s easier than saying what he feels. And then he invites Cas to come home. So Says The Sword by komodobits (00:40:40)Published for DBCC 2017, 85k words, EArt by kayanem: https://kayanem.tumblr.com/post/167025583569/art-for-the-wonderful-cuddlebabies-aka The briefing was simple: ‘Stand guard over the Michael Sword until the battle is ready to commence. Await further instructions.’ Castiel doesn’t mind working security duty; he was briefed shortly after the initial salvation of the Sword from the pit, and again before taking up his position. He knows what to do. However, it’s easy to forget that the green room isn’t real. Time moves differently there, the space ever-changing to make a prison of mountains, cathedrals, salt flats, orchards, and whatever Castiel was led to believe about Heaven’s greatest weapon—Dean Winchester is something entirely unexpected. Other recommended fics and links (01:08:27) The “9-1-1 podcast” Ellen failed to mention the name of in the outtakes is That WeeWoo Show. Other fics mentioned during discussion: Addicted To You by Ltleflrt (120,480 words, E) the cheapest room in the house by biggaybenny (89,336, E) And This, Your Living Kiss by opal_bullets (57k, M) Four Letter Word for Intercourse podfic, by bendingsignpost, read by NerdyNerdenstein (DustyLCanon) Making It Up As We Go podcast Spotify feed – podfics read by NerdyNerdenstein A selection of Trueform artworks: Lizlee’s Trueform!Cas series – first part here (via Tumblr) Mishoru’s Eldritch Horror (via instagram) Missartsy’s “I’ll just wait here then… for you” (via Instagram) Missartsy’s “Dean sees the warrior of God” (via Instagram) Silverdrws “we cheer for true form Cas” (via Instagram) Mishoru’s “new art” (via Instagram) The_friendly_pigeon true form Cas series (via Instagram) Madikats_vision’s “please, be not afraid” (via Instagram) Sugashook’s “a doodle of Castiel’s true form” Mischieviem “Hello Dean” (via Tumblr) Other fics: Wavelength-gasm by Mumble_Bee (11,411, E) – Fuck or die Walk With Me in Hell by Duckyboos (1,103, T) – Cas arrives in hell The Law of Equivalent Exchange by awed_frog (60,869, M) – Cas meets Dean and Sam through reincarnations Full of Grace by ilovehowyouletmefall (11,399, E) – pwp consentacles The Greatest of These by DoctorProfessorSong (9,694, T) – Post-15.18 an empty house is not a home by sidewinder (143,247, E) Without a Trace by MalMuses (113,650, E) Everyone Is Trying to Get to the Bar by Balder12 (8,111, E) Exist Without Fear by whelvenwings (2,833, Gen) – Bunker fic Foundations by rhinestoneangels (6,236, T) Resonance by Mayalaen (7,071, E) – Case fic Below My Feet by dreamingstarkly (2,724, T) – S8 The Reach of Human Sense by perilously (4,524, E) – Established relationship adam bites the apple by sicsempertyrannis (10,943, T) living dying words by fleeceframe (6,604, E) – Finale fix-it nightlight by fleeceframe (12,757, Gen) – Non-binary Cas if there is any meaning in the fate that pulled us together by orphan (13,720, M) to share the night by vaudelin (1,211, Gen) Be Not Afraid by Astra_Wards (136,481, M) Lullabies and Prayers by notebooksandlaptops (2,293, Gen) I Can’t Quit You, Baby by Nepenthene (20,683, T) – Alt Season 9 ish If I Shiver by Amelia_Clark (3,919, M) Marked Earth by BurningTea (61,352, Unrated) – S10, Attack Dog Spell fic the noise of stars by depugnare (2,898, T) In Love With Every Form by sobsicles (2,561, Gen) Stay Until Dawn by Wolves_and_Starlight (3,326, T) Outlast by Jdragon122 (83,381, E) – Case fic, game inspired Withheld by chamaenerion (3,986, M) Back in Black by Tierra469 (17,395, E) – S8 rewrite A Little Extra by taybow48 (26,142, T) Meet Me True by WhoIsWren (3,678, T) My Tentacle Romance by anyrei & queerwolf (?, E) – Smut with…no wordcount? There are words. AO3 is broken Angel by avide_reader (3,108, Unrated) – MOC fic Love and Longing in Lebanon by piesexuality, things_renew_themselves (9,094, M) together, for eternity by breathingneon (2,756, T) How Empty of Me to be so Full of You by HeartofStars (14,515, T) – Stanford era fic Ordinary, Until It’s Not by shroomiethedoomie (2,184, T) Indeana Jones and the Tear of Pele by Hiding_Amaranth (32,679, E) – Canon Hawaii Fic post S11 holy, holy, holy by dicklessthewonderclown (2,981, E) The Beautiful Light of You by Face_the_Strange (965, Gen) Oxytocin by spirithorse (29,357, M) Until the Moss Had Reached Our Lips by an_ardent_rain (20,543, M) – Fix it fic The Forest of Souls by SillyBlue (31,574, T) – au, creature Cas “Sweet Hunter Dean meets…” by tomatora (6,223, T) – post-canon Maybe not a comedy (according to Jack), but he likes the happy ending by seidenapfel (67,602, M) – Spaaaace au The Beholder by imogenbynight (2,046, G) Other links Love Destiel? 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Welcome to episode forty-five of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author thatpeculiarone to discuss Destiel fics where Castiel and Dean are reunited. Fics include Willow by thatpeculiarone, The Seraph and the Frog by goldenraeofsun, and Closing Time by Casloveshisfreckles, plus many more! You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our guest: thatpeculiarone Jess pubishes her Destiel works under thatpeculiarone on ao3. Find her on X as @thatpeculiarone. Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Willow by thatpeculiaronePublished for DCBB 2023, 71k words, MArt by 7hunnyybunnyy7 Castiel Novak had known Dean Winchester his entire life. Growing up together, the two friends’ worlds revolved around one another, each of them looking forward to their annual summer get togethers at the Winchesters’ farm and winery, located in the rolling hills of Napa, California. However, it only takes one night for seventeen years of friendship to all come crashing down. When Castiel confesses his feelings for Dean, his friend’s rancorous reaction sends him packing. Castiel leaves, and stays away for ten years. When Dean’s father John falls ill, Castiel begrudgingly visits the farm again for the first time in a decade. Castiel is nervous to relive that night. He is nervous to be back at a place that holds so many memories. He is nervous to see Dean for the first time in so long. While he grapples with his anger and hurt, he also has to grapple with the fact that the feelings he holds for Dean may still be there after all this time. Closing Time by CasloveshisfrecklesPublished in 2017 for DCBB, 69k words, EArt by keylimedeanSeries with 4 works Dean Winchester’s college years felt like the greatest of his life: School came easy, he was the starting first baseman for the KU Jayhawks and he was in love with the smartest, nerdiest, hottest guy in school, who also happened to be his roommate. They were the definition of Relationship Goals. Until they weren’t. Until Cas left. If you asked Castiel Novak why he was back in Lawrence after 10 years, he’d tell you it was because of a great job opportunity. If you knew Castiel, you’d know it was because of Dean Winchester. But Dean had moved on, successfully running his bar, brewing his own beer, tattooed and still the most gorgeous man Castiel had ever laid eyes on. Oh and? He was taken. Dean wants to, but forgiving Cas isn’t easy, and finding their way back to each other after all this time is like searching for a hand in the dark. Sometimes, ten years is ten years too late. The Seraph and the Frog by goldenraeofsunPublished in 2021, 12k words, T Armed with his growing stack of parenting books, Cas raises Jack in North Cove, Washington, alone. He hasn’t heard from angels, demons or Winchesters in six months. By all measures, Jack is a happy and healthy baby, if a little lonely. So when he befriends a frog who wanders in from the lake, Cas can hardly object. Other recommended fics and links (01:08:27) Other podcast episodes featuring canonverse reunions: Track 6: Post-canon with Andimeantittosting Track 25: Alternate Endings with MandalaRose Other fics (thanks to our discord friends for all the great recs!): Angel Cookies by noxsoulmate (74,543, E) To Build A Home by Intothesilentland (383,089, M) Time Makes You Bolder by Pantheon_of_discord (5075, E) – Post 12 coda Naked and Covered in Bees by Superhoney (6084, M) Forget-Me-Not Blues by noangelsinthegarrison (68,689, E) – reunion after 10 years (AU) Stuck on You by Andimeantittosting (26,319, E) A. fragilis by spirithorse (67,138, E) – Dinos/Wild West Bone Wars Cretaceous by tiamatv (29,901, M) – Jurassic Park Fusion Night Swimming by CBFirestarter (34,194, E) Fire and the Flood by Desirae (24,680, E) Return To You by youaresunlight (3,224, T) First Gentleman Wanted by youaresunlight (31,546, E) Stellar (Meet Me In Outer Space) by youaresunlight (15,920, E) Everything is Blue by MalMuses (4914, T) – Post 15.18 Starstruck by peanutbutterjelly-pie (203,515, E) That Summer by Ltlflrt (17,442, E) After All These Years by peanutbutterjelly-pie (99,909, T) When I See You Again by noxsoulmate (42,200, M) Someone I Forgot To Be by MatildaMavis (36,541, E) The Birds and the Ts by DoctorProfessorSong & you-cant-spell-subtext-without (130,425, E) For Evermore by casblackfeathers (110,572, E) [He] Wouldn’t Be Gone by turningthepages (10,909, M) – Breakup and Make up AU would you have me, would you want me? by goldenraeofsun (9,850, M) – high school reunion au My Whole Existence Is Flawed by Duckyboos (6,388, E) – high school reunion au Hearts Never Forget by tricia_16 (72,000, E) – high school reunion/long distance au Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. Got a fic to recommend? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our new intro music is a remix of “Angel with a Shotgun” by Jake Lionheart. The post Track 45: Reunions appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode forty-four of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Mallory, aka emmbrancsxx0, to discuss Destiel fics set in the Wild West. Fics include The Shawnee Trail by emmbrancsxx0, Wheat Fields and Jars of Light by Violue, the West series by Xela, Something Like a Broken Heart by RhymePhile, and Hunter’s Caress by Ltleflrt, plus many more! You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our guest: emmbrancsxx0 Mallory pubishes her Destiel works under pseuds emmbrancsxx0 and valleydean on ao3. Find her on X as @mallorybranca or on tumblr as valleydean. Other works mentioned: Currently posting: Champion, part 3 of the Heavyweight series about boxers in the 1920s-30s Raise the Black (246,524, E) – pirate au Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) The Shawnee Trail by emmbrancsxx0 (7:50)Published in 2020, 166k words, Not rated but contains explicit scenesIn 1887, Dean Winchester and Castiel Novak lead a peaceful life in Lawrence, Kansas. Dean and Sam are stagecoach messengers for Wells, Fargo and Castiel is the town doctor. When Castiel’s patient, Kelly Kline, knocks on their door one night about to give birth, she asks for the Winchesters and Castiel’s help in protecting her son against one of the west’s most notorious outlaws. To fulfill that promise, the men set out on a journey full of shootouts, trouble with the law, gambling, and an important discovery: Dean and Castiel really need to define the nature of their relationship. Wheat Fields and Jars of Light by violue (39:22)Published for Dean/Cas Reverse Bang 2018, 16k works, E It’s the mid-1880s. Grieving the loss of his twin brother, Castiel Novak is on a journey across Kansas to search for those responsible for his death. By horse, by carriage, by foot, he won’t stop until he’s hunted them down and gotten his revenge. What he finds, though, is that nothing in the world is quite what he thought it was. West series by Xela (33:13)Published in 2012, 6255 words over 5 works, range from G to E Summary for Once Upon A Time in the West: “We goin’?” Sam asked, coming up beside him. He sounded bored, like Dean’s answer didn’t matter, but his eyes were sharp and knowing. They’d walk through hell and back for each other. Stupid didn’t even give them pause. Something Like a Broken Heart by RhymePhile (59:45)Published in 2009, 12k, M Dean Winchester is a Texas Ranger traveling to the town of Fort Griffin Flat, Texas, to rendezvous with the rest of his company when he meets Castiel, a prostitute in town. Answer to the AU Fusion Challenge prompt #20 in which whreflections asked to see Something in which Dean is a Texas cowboy who somehow meets Cas, a cheap prostitute scraping out a living in the worst part of town. Dean’s not even into guys, but he runs into Cas a few times and eventually ends up saving him from a dangerous customer, and somehow, Dean finds his mind changing without his consent after that. Hunters Caress by Ltleflrt (46:19)Published 2019, 161k, E 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 recommended fics and links (01:08:27) Bang collection: DeanCas Wild West Fest – ao3 collection / tumblr site Movies mentioned: Tombstone (1993) 3 Godfathers (1948) Fics: A Love Beyond Boundaries by Mydestielbabies_67 (28,948, E) – Deancas Wild West fest Vagabonds by chevrolangels (89,447, E) – DCBB 2017 4:08 to Tombstone by zuzeca (20,755, E) – Canon-ish Apple Pie Order by paceprompting (18,771, E) Roses and Redemption by TheReluctantShipper (36,678, E) – Omegaverse Broomstick Cowboy by jupiter_james (17,660, E) – rodeo au Hope on Fire by ltleflrt (32,968, M) Desperado by CoyDahlia (3,702, T) Church of the Country Wild by Amazonia_8 (52,358, E) Lost to the Flames by JinxedAmbitions (29,722, E) Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy by Lucifers_Pony (5,230, E) – Omegaverse His Aim was True by spn_kink_sock (80,064, E) – Omegaverse Down by the Water by Cas_Wings (88,260, E) The Right Side of the Law by elizaye (2,023, E) in the arms of a cowboy by ophan account (3,148, E) The Good, The Bad and The Angel by shellygurumi (27,736, E) – Supernatural AU? Dashes of Canon in here, ish On Wayward Tracks by Followsthebees (86,216, E) The Prodigal by FriendofCarlotta (19,370, E) – Dean Cas Wild West Fest 2024 Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. Got a fic to recommend? Please let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Our new intro music is a remix of “Angel with a Shotgun” by Jake Lionheart. The post Track 44: Western AU appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode forty-three of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. Welcome back! In this episode, Ellen and Mal catch up on the last few months, inluding sharing recommendations from SPN fans at the recent AHBL convention in Melbourne, Australia. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Mixtape Ko-fi We’d like to thank all our ko-fi subscribers for sticking with us through our hiatus! We appreciate your support a whole lot. If you enjoy our podcast, you can support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members have access to our discord server, where you can recommend fics and topics to us. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub United 24 Minecraft server – Minesalt Find out more about this Ukrainian relief fundraiser at the United 24 website. Big List of Recommended Fics (00:37:15) I Love New York by followyourenergy (44,283, E) – Recommended by Breezeranger Hunting for Faith by riseofthefallenone (270,952, E) – Recommended by thatpeculiarone The Soul Burns Brighter Than The Sun by wow_thisiswheremylifeis (284,680, E) – Recommended by Leonie Impression by tiamatv (109,137, E) – Recommended by Macy Whiskey & November by FriendofCarlotta and dothraki_shieldmaiden (188,236, E) – Recommended by Bex Sometimes You Have To Lose To Win by bizzarestars (55,640, E) – Recommended by Alice Raise the Black by emmbrancsxx0 (246,524, E) – Recommended by Antje Sand Dollars by followyourenergy (140,471, E) – Recommnded by MishamigoHunk The Elevator Game by bexgowen (88,005, E) – Recommended by Sarah The Calla Lilies of Winchester by LittleAngelCassie (130,474, E) – Recommended by NannaT Azzurro by FriendofCarlotta (29,689, E) – Reunion in Italy Build-A-Boyfriend Workshop by fullvoid (25,538, E) – Horror, but wholesome 404 Error by jscribbles (513, G) – Spanish dub shenanigans Praise You by Redamber79 (11,470, E) – AU with light BDSM South Side Swing series by tiamatv (90,984, E) – Mal’s favourite Chicago Mafia Willow by thatpeculiarone (71,059, M) – Reunion after 10 years AmItheAssholeNatural by birdsofthesoul & PlaidIsTheBestPattern (47,257, G) – Series with 12 parts, AITA subreddit cracky hilarity Castiel’s Hidden Pussycat by Macy2me (41,050, E) – Cas brings a cat home to the bunker Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. Got a fic to recommend? 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. The post Track 43: Season Two? appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode forty-two of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal share some recommendations for fics given to them while at the Creation Supernatural convention in Charlotte. Fics include The Law of Equivalent Exchange by awed_frog, Seek to Know You Better by ahurston, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike Our podcast is in full support of the writers, actors, and crew currently striking in the USA. For ways you can help striking folks please check out this post: https://mashable.com/article/how-to-support-wga-writer-strike Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) The Law of Equivalent Exchange by awed_frog (00:08:55) Published in 2015, 61k words, M “And what’s the point of it?” “Of love? There isn’t one. Loving is its own purpose.” Seek to Know You Better by ahurston (00:23:05) Published in 2021, 32,762 words, E Dean and Cas, a long stretch of highway, and 36 questions empirically designed to make two people fall in love. As if they weren’t already. Other recommended fics (00:37:15) Thank you to Stacy (@Stacy729), Axis Mundi Impala (@3_layer_dean), Anna (@RavenEsuna), Karen, Kelsey, Brittany, Stealthstiel, followyourenergy, Desirae, and Jess for your recs! Small Everyday Deeds by Featherthief (296,595, M) – post-s12 baby Jack canon divergence spirit of the west by teen_dean (140,680, M) – Horse girl AU, Vet Cas Cheapest Room in the House by biggaybenny (89,336, E) – post-s15 fix it Talk Some Sense to Me (Kenopsia) by ImYourHoneyBee (244,307, E) –  finale fix it fic On The Edge Of A Blade by Aaron_The_8th_Demon – hockey AU, 182k Profound series by amireal & tiamatv (203,123, E) – Season 4 canon divergence w Cas in the role of Anna Where the Heart Lives by Ltleflrt (12,882, M) – Domestiel The Dragons’ Mate by jhoom (4,241, E) – Dean/Cas/Jimmy a turn of the earth by microcomets (95,274, M) – time travel, canon verse A Fine Romance by DragonSgotenks (54,334, E) – teacher & nurse AU, kid fic Whiskey & November by Dothraki_shieldmaiden and FriendofCarlotta (188,236, E) – Sci-fi au where Heaven mind-wipes people The Angel Murders by chimera67 Til Kingdom Come by freckles_n_feathers (124,884, E) – Season 11 canon divergence A Sky Full of Stars by freckles_n_feathers (117,686, E) – part 2 of Across the Universe series Angel Cookies by noxsoulmate (74,543, E) Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. Got a fic to recommend? 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. The post Track 42: Recs from Charlotte appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode forty-one of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author tiamatv to discuss fics where Dean and Cas are friends with benefits. Fics include tiamatv’s Vibrato, Words with Friends by Anonymous, Tricks of the Trade by Trenchcoat_Impala, The Trouble With Blue Eyes by FriendofCarlotta, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our Guest – tiamatv Tia pubishes her Destiel works on ao3. Link to Fantasy Reverse Bang: https://www.tumblr.com/reversefantasyspnbang/724498020915429376/sign-ups-are-officially-open?source=share Other works mentioned: Impression (109,137, E) – Pern-inspired dragon riders au South Side Swing series (75,859, E) – Chicago mafia au Stripes and Stitches series (45,071, E) – not quite soulmates Racing Stripes (37,644, M) – Sci-fi future Chigago Storm and Sentinel (64,397, E) – Fantasy au Spaceship Impala series (27,387, E) – alien Cas, space gays WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike Our podcast is in full support of the writers, actors, and crew currently striking in the USA. For ways you can help striking folks please check out this post: https://mashable.com/article/how-to-support-wga-writer-strike Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Vibrato by tiamatv [00:09:44]Published for the Dean Cas Switch Bang in 2022, 70k words, EArt by boeybite (https://boeybite.tumblr.com/post/683347389117038592/me-oh-my-what-is-this-its-the-dean-cas-switch) The fact is, their meet-cute’s right out of a fucking storybook. Tale as old as time, or some shit. Except Dean doesn’t get a hard-on for libraries or randomly burst into song. And Cas? Cas is way too nerdy and harmless for anyone to call him a beast. Even if he does drink human blood. (In which Castiel is a hereditary vampire, Dean just wants to introduce him to movies and rock music, and their friends-with-benefits situation is either the worst idea they’ve ever had… or the best.) Words with Friends by Anonymous [00:39:08] Published in 2014, 22k works, E “Dean Winchester is as straight as an arrow. He’s a lady’s man of epic proportions: the king of the one night stand, the messiah of the friends with benefits paradigm, the emperor of perpetual bachelorhood. Except, apparently, when it comes to his best friend, Castiel Novak.” *** Wherein a longstanding acquaintanceship leads to friendship, then best friendship, then sexting, then dirty talk, then mutual masturbation, then, inevitably, fucking. Other fics mentioned in this section: Four Letter Word for Intercourse by bendingsignpost (194,739, E) Unsolicited by Dangerousnotbroken (56,348, E) Tricks of the Trade by Trenchcoat_Impala [00:50:10]Published in 2021/22, 90k words, E “I need you to find me a Dom.”Cas nearly choked on his pizza. “Excuse me?” Dean wants to see what the world of kinky sex is like so he turns to his best friend and roommate, Castiel Novak, who just so happens to be a Dom at a local BDSM club. Cas is happy to help Dean enter this new world, but when Dean has a bad experience with the Dom he’s paired with at the club, Cas takes it upon himself to show Dean the tricks of the trade. You know, as any good friend would do. The Trouble With Blue Eyes by FriendofCarlotta [1:04:19]Published for DCRB 2023, 15k, E For years now, Dean Winchester has had a mutually beneficial arrangement with Castiel Novak, a fellow private eye. It’s good, it’s easy, and there’s nothing wrong with it. Well, except for one thing: Dean’s caught himself a bad case of feelings, and Cas doesn’t feel the same way. Other FWB fics Friends with Benefits with Tentacles by andimeantittosting (7,661, E) – With podfic by NerdyNerdenstein The Dean Winchester Beat Sheet by saltyfeathers (144.488, E) – college au, gay panic one million fires burning by dothraki_shieldmaiden (248,986, E) – high school teachers with benefits riptides by sharkfish (138,635, E) – BDSM Playing with Fire by anyrei, queerwerewolf (116,432, E) – BDSM, DBCC 2017 Caged Flowers by wingless (48,965, E) – Prison au, russian mafia Mixtape for my Teenage Crush by followyourenergy (72,092, M) – Rock band au Satin and Sawdust by Ltlflrt (159,595, E) – Handyman wears panties Holiday Homies by tricia_16 (57,285, E) – holiday plus ones Find Our Way by youaresunlight (25,812, E) – hockey au Christmas Countdown by ozonecologne (7518, M) – college au Doing It By The Book by amoosebouche (45,656, E) – college au, tropefest we’ll brush up on bad habits by superhoney (5,096, E) – long-distance relationship, AU Ex-Libris by marbleflan (24,930, E) – DCBB-2022, librarian au Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite friends with benefits fic? 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. The post Track 41: Friends With Benefits appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode forty of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author DoctorProfessorSong and head back into the Supernatural canon verse to discuss case fics. Fics include DoctorProfessorSong’s Can’t Fight the Moonlight, Full Fathom Five Thy Father Lies by Ariasune, everyone knows the year doesn’t start until april by fleeceframe, That Black Dog Ache by SaltyWords, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains fic spoilers, swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our Guest – DoctorProfessorSong River pubishes their Destiel works on ao3, but you can also find her on Twitter or on Tumblr. Other works mentioned: This Ain’t the Three Amigos (4109, E) Dean/Cas Bang (Taylor’s Version) Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Can’t Fight the Moonlight by DoctorProfessorSong [00:04:00]Published for the Rhonda Hurley Bang in 2023, 34k words, EArt by Ruby (https://solstheimart.tumblr.com/) It feels like some sort of cosmic joke. A man, his would-be lover/platonicish life partner, and two of his ex-hook-ups walk into a bar. Only Dean is struggling to find the punchline. When Claire’s car breaks down, Dean and Cas interrupt their semi-retired life to meet up with a local hunter in need of back-up. Unfortunately for Dean, they’re meeting up in a dive bar that just happens to be the local haunt of his ex, Rhonda Hurley. Even worse, Cas and Claire neglected to mention the hunter they’re meeting is Annie Hawkins, one time lover to Dean (not to mention Sam and Bobby). But that’s okay, because Dean figures they’ll get the details of the case and head out. What he doesn’t know is the monster is targeting women, and may be specifically going after women who are into, well, women. So they need Annie AND she needs a girlfriend for this to work. Enter Rhonda Hurley, looking to get out of town and willing to play fake girlfriend for awhile to help her old friend. And it isn’t like Dean can send a civilian and a hunter he had to bury once into a dangerous situation alone. So it looks like they’re all headed on an awkward family vacation. Full Fathom Five Thy Father Lies by Ariasune [00:30:10]Published for DCRB 2023, 14k works, TArt by mangonatural “Look, Charlie thinks the Men of Letters have something that can help you actually, you know, find this monster.” “Good,” Dean licks at his thumb to get the last of the chicken salt clean. “Cause right now it seems like we’ve got a monster that’s some 20, 000 leagues under the sea…” He stops. “This isn’t some 20, 000 leagues shit is it?” “It’s a submarine, actually.” Fuck, that sounds like a yes. everyone knows the year doesn’t start until april by fleeceframe [00:42:48]Published in 2023, 21k words, M Dean had said, “I’m right there with you, I don’t like loud noises either. I mean, being afraid of loud noises is a good thing, though. It’s just your body telling you something big is happening and that you might need to get somewhere safe. Is that what happened on Tuesday when all the lockers went crazy?” A pause. “Did you see anything that seemed weird, or did you make yourself safe in one of the rooms?” And it struck Castiel then how Dean phrased that. How he didn’t say Did you hide? as in Did you run away? as in Were you not brave enough of a little soldier to stay and figure out just what was trying to hurt you? He had said- Did you make yourself safe? or the one where dean and cas are investigating a haunting in an elementary school, things are still new between them, and cas has more love than he knows what to do with That Black Dog Ache by SaltyWords (agent4hire22, aka winchester-reload) [00:56:11]Published 2016, 28k, E A simple case turns Dean upside down as he attempts to deal with the effects of a particularly strange love spell. Other Case fics (1:07:25) Though the Course May Change by imogenbynight (51,581, E) – season 8 divergent, fake-engagement at a couples’ retreat any port in a storm by microcomets (52,738, M) – season 9 divergent, case on a couples’ counselling cruise A Midsummer Night’s Dean by screamintothesun (16,949, T) – love spell The Tunnel of Love by xylodemon (21,421, E) – Haunted carnival ride – also podfic version on Making it Up As We Go podcast! With this Ring (I Act the Part) by haus_seeblick (15,583, T) – DCRB 2023, Couples’ therapy retreat My Soul Whispers Your Name by Casblackfeathers (15,925, E) – DCRB 2023, art by Diminuel i miss that stupid ache by rupertgayes (21,174, M) – season 9 divergence (human Cas) The Devil You Know (Who Also Knows You) by SomethingBlue42 (44,505, E) – Detective AU with paranormal Pink Panties and a Zorro Mask by Redamber79 (21,824, E) – Another Rhonda Hurley Bang entry, case fic from a SPN convention Bite No Bit and Drink No Drop by bexgowen (13,626, T) – season 14 gap-fill Flight by NorthernSparrow (319,744, M) – part 2, season 9/10 divergent The Thirty-Six Questions That Lead to Love by aeli_kindara (12,940, M) – Case fic with Claire/Kaia Nobody Gets Lost in Nebraska by Ripley_LV426 (37,096, E) – Post-s5 Music Speaks by ajwhite9150 (43,729, M) – post-canon witch’s curse Stories Are Made of Mistakes by wildhoneypie (4,924, T) – Misunderstandings after a hunt The Natural Pools of Garachico Caletón by DeanRH (20,050, E) – Ocean-related case in Tenerife Under My Skin by whichstiel (39,596, E) – DCTropefest 2023, Witches in the Ozarks We’re Butter Off Together by whichstiel (27,207, E) – DCTropefest 2022, divergent from “The End” careful by PurpleSkwid (4,399, T) – Fluff after a hunt Undercover Angel series by EllenofOz (44,716, E) – Panties on Cas? Sure Giant, Anguish, Danger by MalMuses (73,413, E) – MBB 2019, Divergent from s9 Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite case fic? 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. The post Track 40: Case Fic appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-nine of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author rupertgayes to discuss fics where Dean is a demon. Fics include rupertgayes’s where everybody knows, help I’ve fallen and I can’t find my grace by jad, Fata morgana by orange_crushed, Where There is Love by Bookkbaby, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our Guest – rupertgayes Jenn pubishes her Destiel works on ao3, but you can also find her on Twitter, or on tumblr. Other of Jenn’s works mentioned: forgotten fruit (6307 words, E) – Demon Dean seduces Emmanuel Cas heard from your mother series (2 works so far, total 538,153 words, rated E) – Season 1/2/3 rewrite Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Where everybody knows by rupertgayes (10:50)Published in 2021, 19k words, E When the surviving angel tasked with pulling the Michael Sword from Hell succeeds too late, a demonic Dean Winchester and weakened Castiel claw their way back to earth. Dean’s determined to stop the Apocalypse, for some grandiose-scale petty revenge if nothing else, and Castiel is determined to follow the Righteous Man, no matter what path that may put him on. Dont forget to also talk about forgotten fruit  And also the heard from your mother (she don’t recognize you) series help i’ve fallen and i can’t find my grace by jad (28:10)Published for DCBB 2017, 111k works, EArt by Sevenspirals If there’s one thing Dean’s good at it’s killing, and now, with the Mark of Cain hungry on his forearm, the First Blade in his hand, and no qualms when it comes to the intricacies of right and wrong, he can showcase his talents as much as he wants. And he wants. Crowley is quick to sink in his hooks and get a Winchester on his side. Sam is determined to get his brother back, to save him no matter the cost, but Castiel isn’t sure Dean wants to be saved. Weakened by failing grace and running out of time, Castiel has to make the hard choice: kill the man he’s given everything for, or sacrifice everything he stands for to bring him back. Fata morgana. by orange_crushed (34:03)Published in 2014, 6629 words, T The endless asphalt and broken road, the empty land and piles of human garbage, the unwanted ends of life, the cracked toys and broken screens and burning cars and gravel. Dean Winchester is the king of hell. “Oh,” says Bela. That changes certain things. Where There is Love by bookkbaby (58:00)Published in 2015, 4712 words, E Where there is love, there is God’s grace. But is love enough to save Father Castiel’s soul when the one he loves is a demon? Other Demon Dean fics (1:16:20) Who is the Lamb and Who is the Knife? by fairychangeling (17,758, T) – Arranged marriage between angel and demon kingdoms One Little Mark by TobytheWise (6287, E) – Canon divergent…mpreg A/B/O Come Softly To Me by Kingdumbass (14,819, E) – 1950s priest Castiel, mcd and non-con warnings 12 Arches Facing the Sea by MajorEnglishEsquire (43,237, E) – Divergent from s9 finale, MCD and Violence warnings His Saving Grace by Desirae (10,979, E) – s10 divergent all i want for you to do is take my body home by Xylodemon (1684, E) – s10 divergent Don’t matter how you feel (it only matters how you look) by TheGrumpyOneIsSoftForTheSunshineOne (1696, T) – s10 divergent The Good Fight by JayPendragon (127,828, E) – s10 divergent the way back to you by castielslostwings (26,161, E) – Endverse Cas meets Demon Dean Creatures of nightmares by Dancingdog (37,392, M) AU – Librarian Cas Chains and Handcuffs (50 Shades of Awkward) by Lyrial (98,122, M) – canon divergent, romantic comedy with demons Take Me Home Country Roads by saltyfeathers (124,864, E) – s10 divergent A Story of the London Fog by fairychangeling (7084, E) – Victorian era AU with Incubus Dean For Now I Smell the Rain by strwbryshortie (5340, E) – s10 divergent murder husbands Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite Demon Dean fic? 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. The post Track 39: Demon Dean appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-eight of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Casloveshisfreckles to discuss fics where Dean or Cas (or both!) are musicians. Fics include Casloveshisfreckles’s Standing Where the Lightning Strikes, Appoggiatura by ceeainthereforthat, Take the Lead by JinxedAmbitions, Tennessee Whiskey by TrenchcoatBaby, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our Guest – Casloveshisfreckles Mel pubishes her Destiel works on ao3, but you can also find her on Twitter, or on tumblr. Other of Mel’s works mentioned: Closing Time (69,749, E) Whenever I’m Alone With You (22,948, E) Now That I Found You (144,946, E) Mixtape Ko-fi If you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Standing Where the Lightning Strikes by Casloveshisfreckles (06:37)Published for Pinefest 2021, 54k words, EWith art by KayrosebeePlaylist: Open Spotify When Sam gets his life together and fucks off to live in a hippy-dippy self-sustainable commune in Costa Rica, Dean never considers following suit. That life isn’t for him. But after years of being away from his brother and withering his own life away at his monotonous, soul-sucking job, Dean finds himself caving to Sammy’s pleas, accepting a job offer he can’t refuse, and boarding a plane to the exotic island. It’s nothing like Dean could have ever imagined, full of vibrant life and color, foods he’s never heard of, and animals he’s never seen. It’s a tropical paradise… a paradise that becomes a hell of a lot more interesting when a dark haired, blue-eyed commune native catches his eye. After a rather upsetting first meeting with the grumpy stranger, Dean must continue to navigate life on the island, his new career as the school’s music teacher, and the ultimate feat of dislodging his foot from his very big mouth. With a community of characters as familiar as his brother and as wild as a capuchin monkey with a flair for mischief, Dean will discover that maybe it wasn’t just Sam’s life that needed a reboot. Still, the question remains; will Dean be able to win over Casa Nova’s most reclusive resident? Appoggiatura by ceeainthereforthat (38:00)Published 2014, 121k works, EEllen’s Spotify playlist: Open Spotify Castiel leaves the religious commune of Heaven Farms to study classical piano after winning a full scholarship paid for by the Deanna Campbell Memorial Foundation, and answers an ad in the campus newspaper: 1 bedroom to let. Meals provided. 50mb wifi, quiet odd music student preferred. Take the Lead by JinxedAmbitions (56:19)Published for DCBB 2015, 66k words, EWith art by The-Dangerous-Ginger Castiel is one of the world’s biggest rock stars. Lead singer of The Garrison. He’s living a life of decadence, but he can’t come up with inspiration for their next album, and they’re supposed to be back in the studio in a matter of weeks. It’s no secret that The Garrison’s music is mostly about Castiel’s sex life, and the man experiments in lovemaking as often as he does with the band’s sound. Now, Cas needs a new sexual experience to inspire his music. Dean Winchester is a Mixed Martial Artist with a reputation for being able to take a hard hit and being able to deliver an even harder one. Having a fight in Vegas is surreal for the Kansas native. Being propositioned by a rock star after the fight is equally surreal. First of all, Castiel is decidedly male with a reputation with the ladies as sordid as Dean’s own. Second, his proposition to be at Dean’s mercy in the bedroom is as ridiculous as it is intriguing. Tennessee Whiskey by TrenchcoatBaby (01:10:25)Published 2019, 21k words, E Dean Winchester is a midwestern farm boy turned country music icon. Castiel Novak is a rising star pushing the boundaries of the genre, his fame reaching new heights. Despite never having met him, Dean hates Castiel completely, and one of those reasons is definitely not because Castiel is the hottest man on the planet. Nope. Other Musician AUs (1:16:20) Dear Dean by thatpeculiarone (31,992, M) Syncopation by K_K_tibal (14,900, T) – soulmate, musicial cas Make You Feel My Love by caswatchesoveryou (24,371, E) – music festival, art by sternchencas Come Sail Away by xxenjoy (17,780, E) Medicine by vipjuly (4599, E) Impossibly, We’ve Already Caught Fire (Original Track) by holyhael (25,059, E) You Gotta Come Home With Me by daydreamdestiel (20,322, E) A Song For Four Hands by Winglesss (3261, T) Arrested by Love by teacass (Fushigi) (41,415, E) Rock You by castielslostwings (26,818, E) When I See You Again by noxsoulmate (42,200, M) – DCBB 2016 Mixtape for My Teenage Crush by followyourenergy (72,092, M) Shootin’ You Straight by rockstarpeach (41,304, M) not without you by captcas, reafre (15,932, M) – DCB(TV) 2022 Everybody’s Got A Hungry Heart by PallasPerilous (17,793, T) Glory Hallelujah by chaoticdean (54,461, E) What Mattered Most by nickelkeep (6084, T) What’s Between Us by goldenraeofsun (66,535, E) Lock and Key by tricia_16 (144,500, E) The Cellist & The Rockstar by Brenna_Fae & DaydreamDestiel (104,164, E) The Cupcake Verse by destimushi (24,668, E) – 5 works Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite musician fic? 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. The post Track 38: Musicians appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-seven of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. For the first episode for 2023, Ellen and Mal catch up on fics they’ve been reading in the last few months. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Destiel fics (4:10) Don’t Say Gay (In Russia) by ValandraWrites (78,567, E), with art by SoloArcana Tem Semya by Mydestielbabies_67 (86,703, E) – Russian Cas For All You Young Hockey Players Out There, Pay Attention by thursdaysfallenangel – Russian Cas in an ice hockey AU His Imperial Guardian by Briston (41,494, E) – Regency AU with Russian Cas Forty Shillings on the Drum by seidenapfel (16,169, E) – Regency AU First Response to Love by Briston & Whitster_lizzy (WIP, E) – TV presenters in the town of Uranus Build-a-Boyfriend Workshop by fullvoid (25,538, E) – Art by LamiaSage, HorrorFest fic with AI Cas I Love New York by followyourenergy (44,274, E) – Dean and Cas meet and eat on vacation in NYC Sioux Valley by saltnhalo (6795, M) – Stardew Valley AU Revisions by zeppazariel (127,149, E) – Canon s4-s15 rewrite until the end and after by Philyra912 (27,923, E) – Post-canon domestic fluff It’s My Turn (To Be Watching Over You) by Desirae (18,735, E) – s13 divergent Angel by cmorgana (11,056, E) – s6-era divergence The Right Kind of Family by giantteenwolforgy (1515, T) – Canon at thanksgiving Hold Me Close by twisting_vine_x (7861, E) – Pon Farr Destiel AU The Laundromat ‘Verse by ozonecologne (48,936, M) – AU with punk Cas The Dean Winchester Beat Sheet by saltyfeathers (144,488, E) – College AU with Dean’s big freakout The Advent Calendar by bexgowen (62,990, E) – Christmas bunker fluff Hot Water by Chiyume (151,065, E) – hot workplace AU Baby Whispering 301: All is calm, All is bright by EllenofOz (2982, M) – Professor Cas, mature student Dean, baby Claire, holiday fluff Other fandom fics and original books Doctor Who: Scratching the Itch by bendingsignpost Merlin rewatch podcast by Jeremy and Chris from MotW: Still His Kingdom Keeps Merlin: And Like the cycle of the year, we begin again by katherynefromphilly Merlin: A Modern Manservant by Mamalazzer Any Way The Wind Blows (Simon Snow #3) by Rainbow Rowell Neon Gods by Katee Robert A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer The Witch King by H. E. Edgmon Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite tattoo related fic? 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. The post Track 37: Bonus Recs appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-six of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author jemariel to discuss fics where Dean or Cas (or both!) have tattoos. Fics include jemariel’s Cats and Tats, Not the Fire But the Spark by goldenraeofsun, Make You Feel My Love by sternchencas, Under My Skin by xylodemon, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our Guest – jemariel Find jemariel on the Profound Bond Discord server, or on tumblr. All of their works are on Ao3 here. Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Cats and Tats by jemariel (12:07)Published 2019-2020, 38k words, E Dean’s tattoo studio is his baby, and now this ridiculous pastel coffee shop is going to come along and ruin his bad ass aesthetic? No way. Except it’s not just any old cafe, and the owner is kind of ridiculously handsome… Castiel is in over his head, opening the Toe Bean while trying to finish veterinary school. The last thing he needs is the distraction of the gorgeous tattoo artist next door who doesn’t even seem to like cats very much…. But the real question is: Will Sam Winchester ever get a moment’s peace?? Not the Fire But the Spark by goldenraeofsun (52:53)Published 2020, 30k works, E Dean refused to look up his soulmate. His parents ran into each other by chance. Karen stopped by Bobby’s garage after her car unexpectedly broke down. Sam got seated next to Eileen on a plane, and he spent two hours miming conversation before she admitted she read lips. Was it stupid for Dean to hold out for a story like that? Probably. But he doesn’t regret his decision – not until Castiel Novak wanders into his tattoo parlor, asking about a cover up for his soulmark. Under My Skin by xylodemon (1:03:37)Published 2017, 4606 words, E Dean wants to keep Cas close. Make You Feel My Love by sternchencas with art by caswatchesoveryou (37:47)Published for Dean/Cas reverse bang 2018, 24k words, E For the first time in his life, Dean has a ticket to the ‘Heaven on Earth Music Festival’ and after enjoying a weekend full of music, fast food, and freaky people, he takes a late night walk over the festival grounds to say goodbye. Little does he know that the weekend is far from over and that fate has a gift for him – a tall, dark, and tattooed gift. Castiel regrets many things in his life, but in the midst of a sea of tents, he makes a choice that leads fate to finally give him a break – a hot, sweet break, in need of an angel. Other Tattoo AUs (1:12:50) The Meaning on my Skin by saltnhalo (82,787, E) – Biological d/s Enchanted Ink by Castielslostwings (36,339, E) Subterranean by InvictaAnimi (166,542, E) The Playlist by chevrolangels (18,523, E) A Dream Within A Dream by TaylorMay1912 (4022, T) The Arts of Flower Arranging by bendingsignpost (1426, M) Lifetime Piling Up by MittenWraith (58,916, E) Flash Ink by goldenraeofsun (1020,T) My House Of Stone, Your Ivy Grows (And Now I’m Covered In You) by Goth-Bias (18,626, T) break the skin (to break the barriers) by sobsicles (29,620, M) Best To See These True Colours (Than To Follow One Of Your False Virtues) by ImYourHoneyBee (34,690, E) – finale fix An Exercise in ‘Worthless’ by glassedplanets (26,547, M) Blackwater Lakes by kathscradle (51,140, M) Is This Bed Taken? by viscouslover (3952, Not rated) Known Seismic Risk by dorkilysoulless (4997, M) Like Curving Colour by robotsnchicks (38,136, E) The Curious Case of Cuthbert Sinclair by Ellenofoz and MalMuses (73,120, E) – Regency AU Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite tattoo related fic? 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. The post Track 36: Tattoos appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-five of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Zation to discuss fics where Castiel is Russian. Fics include Zation’s Life is a Highway, Better Than Revenge by Castielslostwings, Russian to the Altar by MalMuses, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode. Our Guest – Zation Other fics of Zation’s mentioned: The right kind of wrong (43k words, E) For the rest of my life (83k words, E) – A/B/O Find Zation’s Destiel stories on AO3 here: Zation. Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Life is a Highway by zationPublished 2021, 60k words, E Original prompt: “College-age Dean, immigrant Russian Cas. I like the idea of the guy that Dean is falling for/having sex with having this whole other life and trying to hide it from Dean” Or, The one where Dean falls for fellow student Cas, who’s so much more than first perceived. Will Dean be able to live with the secret once revealed, or will it doom them both? Better Than Revenge by castielslostwingsPublished 2021, 147k works, E Dean Winchester is #blessed. He’s got a great family, a million followers on social media, ad endorsements coming out of his extremely fine omega ass, and he’s about to graduate with a hard-won Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering. Said degree is an escape hatch to the life he craves, away from the scripted roles his well-meaning father keeps trying to corral him into. Dean’s a lot of things, but he’s not cut out to be a Don—or to fall in love. Castiel Krushnic is a ruthless, hardened alpha underboss for the Russian Mafia and his only soft spot is for his daughter. When she’s sent away to the U.S. in hopes of a better life, Castiel follows, reluctantly moving a chunk of the operation with him. His marching orders are clear—first order of business is to send a message to John Winchester, Don of the enemy local syndicate. The easiest way to do that? Use his son. Sounds easy, but Castiel wasn’t expecting to fall head-over-heels, or for Dean to want him back. What’s an alpha to do when a beautiful omega and an unorthodox mob boss have him questioning everything, abandoning his past and all of its pain for something much better than revenge? Russian to the Altar by MalMusesPublished 2019, 144k words, E “I need you to marry Castiel.” They weren’t the words Dean expected to hear from his business partner’s mouth before their bakery-slash-chocolate shop opened for the day. He’d been quite happy being single—and who the fuck was Castiel, anyway? It turned out that Castiel was a Russian erotic novelist in need of a ticket to America, and Dean… well, Dean was a last resort. Thanks to all the people who sent Ellen messages about Russian to the Altar <3 Other Russian Cas AUs (1:22:15) South Side Swing series by tiamatv (75,859, E) – 6 shortish works Every Great Top Deserves a Great Bottom by TrenchcoatBaby (4682, E) American Dream by Soupernabturel (4737, E) run on for a long time by Duckyboos (6918, E) cupid carries a gun by Duckyboos (1098, T) Adventures in Problem Solving by blueeyesandpie (5727, T) White Russian by vipjuly (132,715, E) Feeding the Soul by jessschlinky (7894, T) – omegaverse Russian Twist by Briston (71,857, E) Po Lazarus by emwebb17 (24,286, E) In the Running by Unforth (1992, G) remember this feeling by superhoney (9605, E) The Cost of Falling by JinxedAmbitions (85,227, E) Roll With It by saltnhalo (72,818, E) Выйдешь за меня (Marry Me) by NavajoLovesDestiel and Winchestifer (16,131, E) I’ll Come For You by InvictaAnimi (30,177, E) Tem Semya by Mydestielbabies_67 (86,703, E) Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite Russian Cas fic? 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. The post Track 35: Russian Castiel appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-four of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author, podficcer and podcaster NerdyNerdenstein to discuss Destiel podfics. Fics include NerdyNerdenstein’s You, Me and Your Cursed Trench Coat Makes Three, What Has Eight Tentacles And Isn’t Allowed To Eat Pie? as read by Tenoko1, 25c Pocket Guardian Angels as read by gravelly, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A transcript for this episode is available. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Our Guest – NerdyNerdenstein Katie goes by NerdyNerdenstein on ao3, and DustyLCanon on Twitter. She produces the Making It Up As We Go: A Destiel fanfic anthology podcast, and also co-hosts the Gentleman Pirate’s Library Podcast (an Our Flag Means Death watch podcast). Destiel podfics collection on ao3 Destiel crack podfics collection on ao3 Newbie’s Guide to Podficcing Featured fics You can listen to NerdyNerdenstein’s podfics on ao3, and most of them also on her podcast, Making It Up As We Go: A Destiel fanfic anthology podcast. You, Me and Your Cursed Trench Coat Makes Three by NerdyNerdenstein, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) Secret Garden by Miss Lv, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic)- plant-related crack Melon Fucker and the Peanut Butter Bandit by bloodandcream, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) Love Bites (and Bat Dean Verse) by MalMuses, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) Cupcakes and Kittens by MandalaRose, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) What Has Eight Tentacles and Isn’t Allowed To Eat Pie? by Annie D, read by Tenoko1 (link to fic) Funny Bone by PallasPerilous read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) Friends With Benefits with Tentacles by andimeantittosting read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) the inexhaustible silence of houses by askance, read by Trai (link to fic) Jacob’s Ladder by imogenbynight, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) Cat Up Your Chimney (and Other Things That Aren’t Euphemisms) by NerdyNerdenstein, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) 25c Pocket Guardian Angels by hopelessheathen read by Gravelly (link to fic) Everyone’s a Critic by Englandwouldfall, read by Gravelly (link to fic) Found Naked in His Azaleas by mnwood, read by Litrapod (link to fic) Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off by Unforth, read by Unforth – Russian Cas (link to fic) The Stable Boy and the Rose by EllenofOz, read by EllenofOz (link to fic) Baby Whispering 101 by EllenofOz, read by Darynidia (link to fic) The Dean Winchester Drying Technique by NerdyNerdenstein, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) A Date For the Holidays by WaywardAF67, read by WaywardAF67 (link to fic) Real Slick Dean by trilliath, read by NerdyNerdenstein – A/B/O (link to fic) Shiver My Bones by MalMuses, read by roadtonowhere and xfancyfranart (link to fic) Tipping the Scales by haus_seeblick read by roadtonowhere (link to fic) Other recommended podfics Angel Radio – another fanfic podcast Heart-Shaped Bed by insominia, read by NerdyNerdenstein (link to fic) 300 Things by cautionzombies, read by Tenoko1 (fic no longer on ao3) Selfie with a Stranger by somuchforbaggles, read by badfinch (link to fic) Fics mentioned that aren’t podfics (yet) Russian to the Altar by MalMuses Dark Blue, Dark Blue by EllenofOz Amāyō Juwes, or: A Paleolithic Love Story by hopelessheathen Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite fic involving possession? 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. The post Track 34: Podfics appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-three of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Cheerful_Shinagami to discuss fics where Castiel possesses Dean. Fics include Cheerful_Shinagami’s Contingency, the home we make together by vaudelin, terror & desire intertwined by rupertgayes, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A transcript of this episode is available. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! Our Guest – Cheerful_Shinigami Find Ripley’s Destiel stories on AO3 here: Cheerful_Shinigami. Pride Giveaway To celebrate June being Pride month, we’d like to give away some goodies. Enter here to win! Four winners will be drawn, each with the choice of one of the following until all prizes are claimed: a copy of the GISH “It’s Okay To Say Gay” colouring book (featuring lineart from some of our favourite Destiel artists), along with a Castiel pride pin stickers from Spotted Hound Design a print of your choice from lizleeships Etsy (or Redbubble) some stickers from Wigglebox a Rafflecopter giveaway Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Contingency by Cheerful_Shinigami (8:35)Published in 2021, 123k words, E Two months after Dean is dragged to Hell, he crawls out of his own grave with a mysterious handprint branded to his shoulder. A strange being named Castiel claims that he pulled Dean early to stop the literal Apocalypse. Now Dean must figure out a way to derail the divine destinies of him and his brother. They must find a way to stop Lilith without killing her, while all of Heaven and Hell want Dean back in the basement so The Plan can continue. The only one in his corner is Castiel, but can this stupidly handsome stranger be trusted? After all, no one else but Dean can even see or hear him… [AKA A S4 AU retelling with healthy brotherly bonding, tons of TFW feels, a very sweet slow burn, and Cas in a waistcoat!] the home we make together by vaudelin (50:30)Published in 2021, 48k words, E In the kitchen, Dean doesn’t notice the glowing syringe on the counter until he finishes filling a plastic cup with water, a sippy lid stretched over its top. He blinks at the syringe, eyeing the frighteningly-thick gauge of its needle, the bold glass barrel swirling with a silver-blue hue, its glow muted by the folded piece of paper draped over it. Blood’s in the fridge, the note says. Kaia thinks maybe this’ll work? Beneath it, cramped and scribbled, as if in an afterthought, Good luck. Don’t get yourself killed. — Claire Grace, extracted from a human once possessed by an angel. The last traces left when an angel moves on for good. This is it. One last ditch chance to save Cas. And when it doesn’t work out, Dean will… Dean will have to give up and finally move on. No point keeping this chapter of his life open, making himself heartsick over impossible dreams. terror & desire intertwined by rupertgayes (1:07:10)Published 2020, 39k words, E Faced with Castiel suffering a fate worse than death, Dean makes the decision to let Cas use his body as a temporary vessel. All things considered, Dean thinks, it could have gone worse. Other Angel Possession AUs (1:22:15) Being Dean Winchester by Anonymous (20,578, E) – s4 divergence (contains hetero smut) diamond star halo by jad (4928, T) – s11-ish, sam’s pov You Were Always On My Mind by victorian_sexstache (2200, E) I CARRY YOUR HEART (I CARRY IT IN MY HEART) by unicornpoe (26,505, E) – post-canon empty fix ghosts that we knew by dothraki_shieldmaiden (89,411, E) – Ghost Castiel Noone Gets Left Behind by CosmicStardustCastiel (91,939, E) Lazy Ass Riding by fellshish (7,575, T) the home we make together by vaudelin (48,133, E) – post-canon empty fix The Only Exception by VampireInATrenchCoat (46,783, E) – Set during 14×03, “The Scar” Cohabitation by three_cake_sandwich (22,986, T) Purgatory Pas de Deux by Maldoror_chant (11,805, M) – s9 divergence Binary Stars by fourdaysofrain (9,881, T) Bound To You by Chipper99 (128,778, G) – post-canon empty fix The Passenger Seat by MontyPython (26,931, E) – 15.18 divergence Our Bodies, Possessed by Light by obstinatrix (39,881, E) – s4 Sharing Hands by almaasi (6859, E) – post-purgatory I Wanna Take Your Hand (and make it feel so right) by tiptoe39 (1447, E) – pwp Possession by kweh (wip) E Mi Casa by entanglednow (1315, T) Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite fic involving possession? 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. The post Track 33: Angel Possession appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-two of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Kitmistry to discuss Pirate AU Destiel fics. Fics include Kitmistry’s Of Twists and Turns; Blow High, Blow Low, and so sailed we by insominia; His Right Hand Man by goldenraeofsun; Eye of the Storm by nickelkeep, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A transcript for this episode is available here. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! Our Guest – Kitmistry Find Kitmistry’s Destiel stories on AO3 here: Kitmistry. Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) Of Twists and Turns by Kitmistry (13:55)Published for DCBB 2019, 75k words, EWith art by Pimentogirl When naval surgeon Castiel Novak is captured by the Black Impala pirates, he has no choice but to agree to their terms: He is to serve on their ship for a whole year before they release him. That doesn’t mean he is going to like it, though. Especially when their captain is the embodiment of everything Castiel despises. Determined to earn his freedom, Castiel settles into the life of an outlaw. When the pirates’ true goal is revealed, though, he can no longer deny that things are not as black and white as he thought they were. And he can’t deny how drawn he is to Captain Winchester either. His Right Hand Man by goldenraeofsun (36:02)Published 2022, 17k words, M After Sam runs away from home, tired of his life on their failing estate, Dean naturally chases after him – right onto a pirate ship. Dean doesn’t feel the call of the sea or crave the adventure of piracy like Sam, but he can grin and bear it. He can do anything as long as Sam stays safe. Then again, Dean might even come around to Sam’s way of thinking, provided he can spend more time with The Seraph’s mysterious captain. Blow High, Blow Low, and so sailed we by insominia (45:57)Published for ficfacer$ in 2020, 35k words, M Dean Winchester is not the first pirate Captain Castiel Novak of Her Majesty’s frigate The Seraph has been sent to capture, but he may very well be the last. When fate (and a cannon) conspire to bring them together Castiel finds that Dean and his crew are unlike any pirates he has ever encountered. Drawn into a conspiracy that threatens everything Castiel believes in, Castiel must decide where his true allegiances lie. In the meantime, he must survive his time with the very pirate he was sent to capture, which seems unbearably easy when Dean insists on being so completely charming. Eye of the Storm by nickelkeep (59:55)Published 2020, 11k words, E When a threat from the past returns to the Kingdom of Winchester, Crown Prince Dean takes it upon himself to get rid of the problem and prove himself worthy to rule. However, when the crew and Captain of the commandeered ship Heaven’s Wrath aren’t at all what Dean thought they were, Dean starts to second guess many of the things King John has spread over the years. Captain Castiel Novak, along with his ship Heaven’s Wrath, has been on the run for over a decade. After a much-needed stop in his home Kingdom – and hostile territory – Winchester, a chance encounter threatens to destroy everything he’s built. Will the tumultuous waters be too much for Dean and Castiel to handle? Or will they be able to find comfort in the eye of the storm? The Gentleman Pirate’s Library Join SPN fandom converts Katie and Mary for a discussion of each episode of Our Flag Means Death. Find them on twitter: @GentlemanPir8, or find all their listening links here: https://linktr.ee/gentlemanpirateslibrary Find Katie on ao3 as NerdyNerdenstein, on Twitter: @DustyLCanon, or her podfic podcast: Making it Up as We Go Find Mary hosting the Carrying Wayward Podcast, or on Twitter: @maryturner_ Other Pirate AUs (1:05:45) of barnacles and joy by you-cant-spell-subtext-without (11,964, M) – SPN/Our Flag Means Death crossover Say You’ll Remember Me by zation (27,558, E) Ocean’s Brawl by FeaRauko (54,568, M) Angels of the Sea by hollyblue2 (53,616, M) Men on Ships by Zavia (13,619, E) A Mouthful of Ashes by DeanRH (10,789, E) Voyage to the Edge by Suus_Arido (36,429, M) Enemies At Sea by raths_kitten (20,051, M) You Cheated by agashee (7,984, T) Blades of Silver, Hearts of Gold by scribo_vivere (42,181, E) If You Were The Ocean by LetThereBeDestiel (19,433, T) The Difference Between a Pirate and a Gentleman by Pimento (67,739, E) On These Waters, I See You by your_local_mook (23,382, T) The Heads of Scylla by SwingGirlAtHeart (23,768, T) Ocean Blues by lentezon (38,275, E) To The Depths of the Skull’s Maw by nhyrvana (127,508, M) Headwinds by MistressPandora (36,672, E) The Myth of Castiel Novak by adestielable (130,876, E) a length of rope by LoveIsNotAVictoryMarch (6351, E) – WIP Drop Anchor by almaasi (42,124, E) What The Water Gave Me by UppercaseCharlie (35,797, T) Shiver My Bones by MalMuses (E) – WIP, with art by LizLee, and podfic by roadtonowhere/LastOryx and xfancyfranzix Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite Pirate fic? 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. The post Track 32: Pirate AU appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty-one of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author thatpeculiarone to discuss Regency AU Destiel fics. Fics include An Assembly Such As This by Unforth, Rescue Me Tonight by superhoney, and The Winchester Affair by andimeantittosting, and plenty more. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode (click here). Our Guest – thatpeculiarone Jess (or thatpeculiarone) writes Destiel stories on AO3 under thatpeculiarone. Jess’s Pinefest story we mention in this episode: A Five Step Guide (78,707, T) SPN Regency Big Bang SPN Regency Big Bang is a fic and art challenge open to all SPN ships, and moderated by thatpeculiarone, nickelkeep and EllenofOz. The bang is currently open for registration for 2022 until May 2 for authors, and until June 2 for artists. Find out more information at http://spnregencybb.tumblr.com. Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) An Assembly Such As This by unforth (11:50) Published 2015, 151k words, E Dean Winchester has built the life expected of him, marrying Charlotte Bradbury, raising a family, maintaining his estate, spending winters in ton. However, their life together is built on a shared lie – they are best friends, united to protect the secret of their true desires. Charlie has found a companion who shares her preferences, but Dean is lonely for a want of partner. That is, until he learns of Ms. Naomi’s exclusive, monthly, male-only parties, and manages to secure himself an invitation… Rescue Me Tonight by superhoney (41:45) Published 2017, 40k words, E In order to secure his chance at a better life, he’ll have to ruin the best man he’s ever known. When Dean first hears the proposal, he fears it’s a joke: he’ll be paid to seduce one of the most well-respected bachelors in London, Lord Castiel Milton, and then break his heart. But Lord Castiel’s enemies are ruthless men, and they’ll stop at nothing to see him humbled, including hiring Dean to play the role of a lifetime. Transforming himself from a lowly prostitute to a well-bred country lord won’t be easy, but if all goes according to plan, Dean will finally be free from the life he despises. He never expected to fall in love along the way. The Winchester Affair by andimeantittosting (56:45)Published for the Harlequin Challenge 2019, 34k words, E Castiel Shurley has emerged from self-imposed exile to help see his sister safely wed. But when Hael discovers a priceless diamond brooch at the LaCroix ball, a villain finds the opening he needs, and Castiel finds himself in a nightmare. Blackmailed by the odious Zachariah Adler, he is given one mission: to spy upon Dean, the handsome Marquess of Winchester, or see his entire family ruined. As he’s running out of time, Castiel has to make a choice—save his family, or risk it all to protect the man he has loved in secret since childhood. Other Links The Lizzie Bennett Diaries (2012) – webseries based on Pride & Prejudice Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman Other Recency AUs (1:11:07) Thanks to all our friends in PB Discord for being so generous with recommendations! rare as roses by scienceblues (13,322, E) The Dukes of Winchester by jennyfly (88,032, E) – a/b/o The Betrothal Bargain by superhoney (46,081, E) Resisting Mr. Milton by SargentMom573 (31,854, M) Love. Letters. Lost. by Naoe (22,150, T) With Sure Certainty by andimeantittosting (16,004, M) Honour Undressed by andimeantittosting (15,298, E) A Gentleman’s Inheritance by andimeantittosting (11,131, M) Purple Ties series by hekate1308 (22,874, G) – a/b/o Ghosts and Prejudice by whelvenwings (1130, G) Ink and Letters by whyamidoingthisitswrongbutiloveit (11,969, G) – a/b/o Tune As Old As Song by profound-boning (7610, T) Duty & Desire by CrowleyLovesUSUK (10,789, T) A Perfect Arrangement by hpjk_addict (22,633, M) The French Deception by delicious-irony and supernatural9917 (30,659, E) Contentment in Meadows Green by neonbat (10,004, E) The Night Watchman’s Secret by Yool_chan (29,536, E) Contempt and Culpability by elsalapizza (22,846, T) Of Lords and Letters by MalMuses (14,357, E) A Novel Affair by EllenofOz and MalMuses (77,528, E) The Curious Case of Cuthbert Sinclair by EllenofOz and MalMuses (73,120, E) The Gentle Art of Persuasion by EllenofOz (17,446, E) – Contains Cas/Dean/Meg as well as Cas/Dean Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite Regency fic? 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. The post Track 31: Regency AU appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode thirty of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author allmystars to discuss fics with the fan-favourite trope: enemies to lovers. Fics include allmystars’s This Cursed Sanctum, The Galaxy’s Most Wanted by saltnhalo, (don’t) stop texting me by feelthe_beat, and Such A Sweet Surprise by lefurlong, among others. This episode now has a transcript available! You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! Our Guest – allmystars Jess (or allmystars) writes Destiel stories on AO3 under allmystars. Another fic of Jess’s we’ve mentioned in this episode: Prince of My Heart (306,623 words (WIP), E) A More Profound Con Thank you to everyone who joined us for A More Profound Con on March 12! People who registered can email the con organisers to get access to a recording. The con will be held again, bigger and more varied, on November 5-6, 2022. Keep an eye on the con’s website (https://amoreprofoundcon.org/2022/) and social media for more information. Mixtape Ko-fi We’re pleased to announce that if you enjoy our podcast, you can now support us on ko-fi to help us cover our hosting and production costs, either through a one-time donation or a membership basis. Members will have access to our discord server, although we’ll still be hanging out in Profound Bond’s server as well. Check out our ko-fi page for more information: ko-fi.com/mixtapebookclub Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) This Cursed Sanctum by allmystars (51:49)Published for DCBB 2021, 44k words, E Art by vorador 164 years after the expulsion of the angels from the Seraphim Garden, Dean Winchester has made it his personal mission to destroy every last one of them in any way he can, starting by evacuating the most fragile of their future followers. The children. But when a mission goes wrong and Sammy is kidnapped, Dean finds himself at the gates of the legend garden, then inside its walls, once said to kill anyone who comes near enough to know where they are. As Dean comes to explore his new prison, and gets to know the Angel keeper, he finds that maybe not all angels are quite so wicked. Will Dean find his way out if this cursed sanctum? Or will it kill him before he gets the chance? Maybe he’ll discover it’s not so cursed at all? The Galaxy’s Most Wanted by saltnhalo (10:05)Published 2018, 10k words, E Dean had been the one always up to mischief, running around with his father’s broken laser pistol and constantly getting into places he shouldn’t have been. Sam, in comparison, always seemed to be the smart, studious one – until he reprogrammed the AI in their neighbours’ house to play ‘Happy Birthday’ at the loudest possible volume while keeping all the doors and windows firmly locked. It had taken two experts seven hours to undo the coding that Sam had managed to integrate into the house’s programming. So, yes. They had been exceptional even from the beginning. And when John Winchester crossed one too many people, his sons inherited his beloved ship, and took to the cosmos doing what they knew best: stealing. And they were damn good at it too. Almost unrivalled, across their own galaxy and even those neighbouring. Almost. (don’t) stop texting me by feelthe_beat (30:20)Published 2021, 96k words, E Castiel Novak is relatively happy living his solitary life as a Starbucks Barista. He lives alone with a cat named Hamburger, and he has one (1) emotional support friend, Gabriel. Unfortunately, he is plagued by the fact that some guy (see: a random hot dude named ‘Dean’) is giving out Castiel’s phone number as his own. And he’s been doing it for months. So, of course, when Castiel’s at work and a hot stranger gives him his own phone number for the Starbucks Rewards Program… well… it doesn’t go well. Such A Sweet Surprise by lefurlong (18:30)Published 2022, 17k words, M “The ten-course menu starts off as an immensely promising and curiously understated list. There are hardly any details to the ingredients, leaving one to wonder what Head Chef Winchester is up to. Not much, as it turns out.” “What!” Dean’s shout echoes through the kitchen. It’s deadly silent; no one speaks. No one responds to him, that’s for sure, because he’d probably lodge his favorite knife in someone’s eyeball. He’ll show Novak. He’s going to personally invite the guy back for another round. And this time, Dean’s not going to screw up a single dish. It is so on. Other Enemies to Lovers Fics (1:11:40) Thanks to all our friends in PB Discord for being so generous with recommendations! How to re-gift fruitcake and other tips for surviving the holidays by museaway (4663, T) Tennessee Whiskey by Trenchcoatbaby (21,056, E) – Rockstar au Pies and Prejudice by linoresearch (97,327, E) – Cooking show P&P au Breathing Into You by Casblackfeathers (110,300, E) – Mermaid au Dean Winchester and the Goddamn Kill-Steal by bendingsignpost (6992, E) – Monster hunters True As It Can Be by whelvenwings (71,952, E) – Beauty and the Beast retelling. Listen to our Track 16: Fairytales to hear us chat to whelvenwings about this fic. watch you rise (watch you fall) by mslilylashes (21,000, Not rated) – wrestling au Cabin Fever by Dangerousnotbroken (35,102, E) – Both in the one cabin Proof of Love by VioletHaze (60,189, E) – Bakery Stand By Me by whelvenwings (31,252,E ) – Zombie apocalypse A Place Where Nothing Moves by imogenbynight (49,085, E) – Vet Cas, boat mechanic Dean Partnered by K_K_TiBal (28,112, T) – Detectives and fake marriage “Come.” I looked, and behold, a white horse… by Nachsie (6485, E) – Horsemen of the Apocalypse Those Who Favor Fire by dothraki_shieldmaiden & FriendofCarlotta (221,849, E) – Alternate canon seasons 1 and 2 Crashing In by followyourenergy (77,352, E) – kid fic modern au one million fires burning by dothraki_shieldmaiden (248,986, E) – high school au Bitch Better Have My Money series by Duckyboos (254,191, E) – Mafia murder husbands The Farm by raths_kitten (53,993, E) – cultists and FBI Your Enemies Closer by angvlicmish (173,869, E) – college au A Destiel Snowed Inn Christmas by darkwings17 (34,459, T) – Only one bed, holiday angst/fluff For the Sake Of by lizaStyx (19,245, E) – Mpreg neighbours au Shatter Me by Saucy (27,672, M) – Librarian Dean, Mechanic Cas Scars by lemonsorbae (147,565, E) – Punk Dean turns Cas’ life upside down You Get What You Need by ghost_gang (54,364, E) – Soul mark au Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite enemies to lovers fic? 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. The post Track 30: Enemies to Lovers appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode twenty-nine of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author tricia_16 to discuss fics where either Dean and/or Cas are royalty. Fics include tricia_16’s King of My Heart, Of Stone and Trees by anyrei and queerwerewolf, and A Midsummer Night in Las Vegas by whelvenwings, among others. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. As always, Mixtape Book Club contains swearing and discussion of adult topics. Please listen at your own discretion, with attention paid to any little ears that might be nearby! A transcript is available for this episode, here. Our Guest – tricia_16 Tricia writes mainly AU Destiel stories. You can find them AO3 under tricia_16. Tricia’s other fics we’ve mentioned in this episode: Molting Expectations (163k words, rated E) – we discussed this fic in Track 2: Mutual Pining Light Me Up (195k words, E) – we discussed this fic in Track 17: Kid fics PRIDE (18k words, E) – we discussed this fic in Track 19: Pride A More Profound Con A More Profound Con will be held online on March 12, from 1 PM EST. Registration is free! Find out more information at amoreprofoundcon.org. Fan creators including authors, artists and meta writers will be discussing their creations for our favourite ship. Featured fics (timestamps in brackets) King Of My Heart by tricia_16 (5:10)Published 2020, total 127k words, E When a fresh-out-of-the-closet Prince Dean is forced into an arranged marriage with the Princess of the Land Of The Angels, he’s sure he’s just signed away any and all hope of ever experiencing true love. But one knock on the castle door changes everything, and with The King and The Queen out of the kingdom and unable to interfere, Dean finds himself falling so hard and so fast for the first time in his life that he forgets to worry about the imminent return of his parents and what that might mean for him… Of Stone and Trees by anyrei and queerwerewolf (31:35)Published 2021, 48k words, E The lands have been rife with demonic rifts, so in an effort to outnumber them, the King of the Druids and the human King decide it is time their kingdoms unite together to fight this foe. And what better way to unite than a wedding? Prince Castiel of the Eski Forest is to be joined with the eldest human Prince, Dean Winchester. Not that either of them are particularly excited about that… A Midsummer Night in Las Vegas by whelvenwings (41:20)Published for DCBB 2020, 60k words, EWith art by Deliciousirony Dean is a Prince, and even in the 21st century he’s expected to make a good match (unfortunately for Castiel, marrying your local librarian and best friend apparently doesn’t count). The announcement of Dean’s upcoming arranged marriage to someone he doesn’t even know hits Castiel hard. But late in the night during his bachelor party in Las Vegas, Dean leans over to Castiel and asks him a question. Castiel knows he should say no. But the next morning, Dean and Castiel wake up with matching rings on their fingers. With an international incident only one mistake away, Dean and Castiel begin trying to get an annulment in secret – but slowly realise that neither of them wants to spend the rest of their lives apart. Listen to our Track 16: Fairytales to hear us chat to whelvenwings about their fic, True As It Can Be. Other Royalty Fics (55:30) Thanks to all our friends in PB Discord for being so generous with recommendations! See the Sunrise by Carver Edlund & Zerda (36,818, T) – Dragon Cas All Things In Succession by everandanon (313,468, M) – a/b/o Cinderwings by bendingsignpost (181,619, M) – listen to us discuss this fic in our Track 16: Fairytales Prince Of My Heart by allmystars (302,742(wip), E) Letters to a Prince by saltnhalo (9777, T) Who is the Lamb and Who is the Knife? by fairychangeling (but orphaned now) (17,758, T) Once Upon A Time in a Disney Store by noxsoulmate (23,237, G) The Hunter and the Wildcat by GhoulsnHalos (40,472, E) Not Part of the Plan by Annie D (337,851, E) 8-part series In These Arms by peanutbutterjelly-pie (38,532, G) Sovereign by superhoney (87,974, E) Circles of Gold by superhoney (17,312, T) Rooted in Memory by superhoney (58,300, E) The Choice by RedheadedSuperhero (46,793, M) The Northern Totems by ShippersList (165,312, M) – 7-part series Womb Kindred by Annie D (33,056, E) My Liege Lord by jhoom (70,525, E) Your Majesty by songbvrd (40,264, G) To Raise A King by riseofthefallenone (192,180, E) The Last Thing I Wanted by nickelkeep (11,492, E) Eye of the Storm by nickelkeep (11,000, E) In Which Dean Frogs Up by almaasi (6326, G) Under The Falling Skies by Dean-Bangs-Cas-In-The-Impala (96,802, E) Outrunning Duty by GhoulsnHalos (62,115, E) lights in the shadow of heaven by OpheliaMarina (23,337, T) The Romance of the Daisy ~ a fairy tale by Maldoror_Chant (29,975, T) Splatter by Violentlyvanilla (90,441, M) The Courtship of Combat by bendingsignpost (18,250, T) – a/b/o His Shining Glory, James Castiel Emmanuel Novak, Sixth Prince of Celestine by A_Diamond (34,106, E) The Fifth Son by ArielAquarial (14,576, E) Ring a bell for the Righteous Man by 6or3dom (3003, E) What The Water Gave Me by UppercaseCharlie (31,797 (wip), T) Other links Love Destiel? Join the community of readers and writers at the Profound Bond Discord server. We have a Mixtape Book Club channel there! Our RedBubble shop is here. Any profits will go directly to Random Acts. What’s your favorite Royalty AU fic? 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. The post Track 29: Royalty appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.