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DCRB and Pinefest Season! Time for Fic Recs

I almost never do fic rec posts because there aren't enough hours in the day, but I've been working so hard to keep up on this year's (amazing, incredible, stupendous) DCRB and Pinefest collections, so I figured I would share a few of my very favorites so far!

DCRB

What a banner year this has been for DCRB! I honestly loved just about all the fics I've read, so it's really hard to choose favorites. Still, I'm going to try anyway.

virga(e) by @shineforthee (based on art by @neversleepuntilfive)

I don't even know what to say about this one. It's one of the most gorgeous pieces of writing I've encountered in a long time. John is dead, Sam is at Stanford and Dean feels drawn to the desert, where he encounters the mysterious Castiel by the side of the road. What follows after is so surprising and original and achingly beautiful that I'm still thinking about it now.

Open Skate by tiamatv (based on art by @xfancyfranart)

Cas is the scion of a famous hockey family, but these days, he plays on a beer league team for fun. When Dean joins the team, Cas is asked to help him practice his skating. Along the way, Dean (who is an absolute sweetheart here) finds a way to draw Cas out of his social isolation and help him revive a dream he thought he'd have to give up: figure skating. As always with Tia, this is lovely and fluffy and just a great big hug of a fic.

Freaks and Greeks by @niksfics (based on art by aggiedoll)

Museum director Cas finds himself in charge of a very unusual statue that seems to depict Theseus' slaying of the Minotaur. Except when he accidentally bleeds on the statue, it turns out to depict a hunter named Dean, who insists that Theseus is an asshole and also that the "minotaur" is in fact his brother Sam, possessed by Lucifer. Oh, and also, Cas has accidentally jumpstarted the apocalypse that Dean prevented back in ancient Greece. ... oops?

Precipice by @haus-seeblick (based on art by @rezal-art)

Cas is a Mulder-style detective who investigates the supernatural cases nobody else can solve. When he goes after a case of possible demon possession, he meets the Winchesters and finds out that the itch he's been feeling under his skin all this time might not be ADHD after all... This is an A+++ case fic and such a good homage to both X-Files and the early-season SPN feel. Amazing.

water cooler by chi_yagami (based on art by @eggchef)

How did a misanthrope end up in charge of HR? It's a question Cas asks himself daily, especially when temp Dean Winchester seems determined to cause mischief around the office. Absolutely delightful romp with plentiful references to Office Space, The Office and Parks & Rec!

Are You a Library Book? Because I'm Checking You Out by @motherofdragonflies (based on art by @keziahrainalso)

Dean and Cas meet in the quiet section of a library and are forced to communicate mostly via staring. Comparisons to 4LW are inevitable, but this fic really holds its own, with full, satisfying characterizations that will make you root for these two to get their act together.

Fixed and Consequent by @faillen (based on art by @neversleepuntilfive)

Like virga(e), this is a fic where a very young, canon-ish Dean meets Cas, but the circumstances couldn't be more different. This Cas is not from this Dean's universe, but he needs something from this very particular Dean before he can... you know what? I'll let you discover the rest for yourself. :) But rest assured that you're in for some gorgeous writing and the best kind of achy melancholy.

The Citywide Special by allthismusic (based on art by @girl-in-the-mirrorbluenight)

Look, I just think Dean and Cas should get a vacation. They do here (in the City of Brotherly Love XD), and they have an absolutely wonderful time together while also engaging in lots of sarcastic husband banter. That's it. That's the fic. Trust me, it's plenty.

Pinefest

I haven't caught up with as many of these because they tend to be longer, but here are some of my favorites so far!

A Fairy-Tale Cliche! by @butterflyslinky (with art by @coydahlia)

Cas is a changeling raised by cave trolls, but the life of lurking under bridges and menacing passing goats doesn't really seem to suit him. So he decides to go on a Quest, and lo and behold, he soon meets the nymph Dean, who is cursed to serve the dastardly Queen of Shadows and her evil son Boris until True Love's kiss comes along. Even as someone who is not much of a fantasy reader usually, this was an absolutely hilarious read. I dare you to make it through Chapter 2 (featuring Cas and the Billy Goats Gruff) without laughing.

Books, Pies, and Roommates by @seidenapfel (with art by @kitshay)

Seidenapfel really said: "Two-person love triangle? PSHAW. I give you: a two-person love hexagon!!" The result is a farce in the best sense of the word: Dean meets Cas online, in person and in the world's most complicated roommate arrangement where they never actually meet (at first). I guarantee you will be on the edge of your seat. (Also, as someone who appreciates a well-crafted plot, I am absolutely on my knees over how well this one WORKS despite all the reasons it really shouldn't!)

Two Princes by @andimeantittosting (with art by @jayjayverse)

I really am not much of a fantasy reader usually, but the amazing talent in this fandom seems to have converted me. Here, Prince Cas is sent to Winchester for an arranged marriage with Prince Dean. What was meant to be a punishment soon turns out to be anything but. Except just as Dean and Cas begin to grow closer, a dastardly poisoning plot tears them apart. Quests and tearful reunions ensue!

#aww thank you so much for the rec! #can't wait to dive into this year's crop of fics! #dcrb2024 #pinefest 2024 #destiel fic

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AUTHORS - LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!

Dadstiel fans unite! If you're a fic writer who's been thinking about joining us this year, now's your chance! Author signups for the 2024 round close today.

SIGN UP HERE

See our pinned post for the Rules & Schedule!

#join us! #dmb2024 #dadstiel

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This is such a lovely fic with GORGEOUS art that should definitely be on your weekend reading list!! With relatable and slightly disastrous charm, Dean and Cas find each other... and maybe save each other just a little? Don't sleep on this awesome collaboration between @tsujiharu and @impmakesart!

A Study in Salvation

Artist: ImpMakesArt

Author: tsujiharu

Rating: Mature

Pairings: Dean/Castiel

Length: 21917

Warnings: N/A

Tags: Alternate Universe, Bar Owner Castiel, Musician Dean Winchester, Alternating POV, Happy Ending, Past Character Death, References to unhappy childhoods, Almost One Night Stands to Feelings, Cigarettes, Alcohol

Summary: Ever since Castiel Novak inherited The Roadhouse from his brother, Gabriel, there’s been little more to Castiel’s life than trying to keep the bar afloat. Enter Dean Winchester — the guitarist and background vocals to a local band, Last Call — who has Castiel wondering if there’s still more to life than the endless rotation of repairs, payments, and subpar imitation rock bands that perform at their monthly Rock Nights. Dean Winchester is charming, witty, funny, and… stuck in a rut of disappointment and frustration. He’s still playing small, pointless gigs with his high school band while working at Bobby’s garage. It’s honest work, but a far cry of what his young self envisioned.  Now, the blue-eyed bartender at The Roadhouse has him questioning if maybe there’s still more in store for him than one night stands and frat party concerts.

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#dcrb 2024 #destiel fic #destiel art #a study in salvation #tsujiharu #impmakesart #fic recs

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Art masterpost for Precipice

It was a pleasure participating in the @deancasreversebang this year for the first time. My art piece was picked by @haus-seeblick, who wrote a wonderful story starring Castiel as a cop investigating supernatural cases. Until he crosses paths with two suspicious individuals driving a vintage black car...

Read Precipice on Ao3 here!

And give it a lot of love ❤️

#check out this art!! #dcrb 2024 #castiel novak #rezal #deancas

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Precipice

Artist: rezal

Author: haus_seeblick

Rating: Teen

Pairings: Castiel/Dean Winchester

Length: 19454

Warnings: N/A

Tags: Case Fic, Alternate Universe, Detective Castiel, Hunters Dean & Sam Winchester, Demons & Angels, Castiel and Dean Winchester Have a Profound Bond, Hurt/Comfort, Parental Bobby Singer, Self-Discovery, Childhood Trauma

Summary: A series of strange disappearances puts Detective Castiel Novak on the path of a supernatural creature he's spent years searching for. Other mysteries soon surface - who are the two men in the big black car that seem to be on the same trail? And could this case finally give Castiel answers about a childhood tragedy? He hopes he's ready for what he'll find.

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#excited to share this one! #dcrb 2024 #go check out rezal's awesome art of hot bearded castiel #detective castiel #case fic #destiel #deancas #castiel #dean winchester #sam winchester #bobby singer

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the privilege is mine

Author: TakeThisWaltz (@watchinghimrakeleaves) Artist:  calibrationneeded (@calibrationneeded) Rating: Teen and Up Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Featured characters: Castiel, Claire Novak Featured relationships: Castiel & Claire Novak Length: 5,092 words Tags:  Post-Canon, Post-Canon Fix-It, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Castiel is Claire Novak's Parent, Castiel is Jack Kline's Parent, Hunter Claire Novak, Retired Castiel (Supernatural)

Summary:  With both Dean and Jack out of the house, Cas is enjoying a quiet night by himself in until Claire asks if she can stop by after a hunt. While he tends to her wounds, they talk about what it means to live the life of a hunter, the loves they’ve found, and the homes they’ve made.

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#dadstiel mini bang #dadstiel mini bang masterpost #dadstiel art #dadstiel fanfiction #author: takethiswaltz #artist: calibrationneeded #claire novak #castiel

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Wings of a Dove

Author: MBQ (@mbqnoyolo) Artist:  golby moon (@golby-moon) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Featured characters: Dean Winchester, Castiel, Sam Winchester, Claire Novak, Jack Kline Featured relationships: Dean/Castiel Length: 16,618 words Tags:  Wings, domestic, toddler Jack, big sister Claire, family trip, Yosemite, parenting chaos

Summary:  It's time to wash wings! Dean, Cas and Sam coordinate to wash Baby Jack's wings and then Dean washes Cas' with, big sister, Claire's help!

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#the dmb is posting now! #dadstiel mini bang #author: MBQ #artist: golby moon #jack kline #destiel fic #destiel art #claire novak #dadstiel mini bang masterpost #check out the cuteness!

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Artists, will you come with us??

Today is the LAST DAY for artist signups!

Join the Dadstiel Mini Bang!

Rules | Schedule

#signal boost #dadstiel mini bang #last day!! #dmb2023 #artists we want you! #new bang #castiel #dadstiel #castiel fanart #spn fanart #castiel fanfic #supernatural #spn

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The Dadstiel Mini Bang is looking for artists!

Our writers have fantastic fics in the works, and come Claims in June, artists will have the opportunity to get on board in bringing these stories to life!

Sign up here

And check out Rules & Schedule for more info. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Please share with any fanartist friends who may be interested!

#signal boost #heads up artists! #join us this summer #dadstiel mini bang #dmb2023 #fanart

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And here it finally is! The Castiel poster in all it’s glory! The whole thing took me about 2 ½ weeks and I am insanely proud of it! :D

This poster will be on sale at Fantasy Basel (ComicCon Switzerland) at the end of April 2017! I’ll be there in the artist’s alley with @confused-punda, all 3 days. I’ll be wearing a Castiel cosplay. XD

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Art masterpost | Destiel Buzzy Bee Bang 2023

Counting Bees by tfw_cas (@punk-is-notdead)

art by: anyrei

Ao3 link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/46439113

I had the incredible privilege to illustrate my friend tfw_cas’s bee bang fic. It was such a joy to work with you (like always) I love you! All the illustrations were made with Adobe Illustrator and I had a ton of fun with it!

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Calling all Dadstiel-loving artists!

With the author registration closed, we can officially let you know that we've got some amazing Dadstiel fics in the works and we need your help to further bring them to life!

Check out our rules and schedule on our pinned post, and we hope to see you join 💙

#artist buddies come join us! #dadstiel mini bang #dmb2023 #dadstiel fanart #dadstiel art #castiel #castiel fanart

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You will have to put up with my rekindled supernatural obsession…. Sorry guys 😬💚

Have a fantastic week!✨🌻

#all up in my bobby singer feels this morning #this is so lovely #kid dean #kid sam #spn fanart

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Happy Easter!! ✨🐝

Thought the boys deserved at least one nice, happy Easter egg hunt and in my mind Bobby did so too :)

Have a fantastic Sunday 🌻

#bobby is their real dad #brb sniffling #kid dean #kid sam #spn fanart #i love this so much

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I had so much fun participating in @deancasreversebang this year! Thank you @tsujiharu for writing a wonderful story to accompany the art above! 💛 If you like domestic Destiel, make sure to give 'Today and Every Day' a read! (I'm posting this a lil ahead of time so the link might not be available yet but you can always like/reblog for later 😊)

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Today and Every Day

Artist: sailorsallyart

Author: tsujiharu

Rating: Teen

Pairings: Dean Winchester/Castiel

Length: 15195

Warnings: N/A

Tags: Post-Canon, Retirement, No Plot Just Vibes, Domestic Fluff, Dadstiel, DeanCas and Jack are a Family, Miscommunication, Love Confessions, Marriage Proposal, Farm Fluff

Summary: After Castiel was rescued from the Empty, he wasn’t sure what the next chapter in his life held. But when Amara brings a young Jack to the Bunker for Castiel to raise, everything clicks into place. Castiel had once found his purpose in being a father. With Jack back with him, it all made sense. Jack gave Castiel’s aimless soul a direction. Direction, which led him to their farm. ***** Dean thinks he gets it, wanting to show Jack something other than hunting. Something wholesome, nurturing, and loving. Dean knows better than anyone what growing up around monsters can do to a kid. So once he realizes he’s done with the hunt, ready to let it all go to be with Cas and Jack—to watch Jack grow up in a house (hopefully) full of life, with Cas by his side—he hopes with everything in him that Cas wants it, too.

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#this fic and art combination y'all #it is thee softest #this story is everything our retired boys deserve #plus the writing is gorgeous #just go read it #they live on a FARM #with kid jack! #you will feel every feel #dcrb 2023 #destiel #deancas #dadstiel #kid jack kline #that's their kid!! #tsujiharu #sailorsallyart

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Hi everyone! I am super excited to unveil my 2nd @deancasreversebang fic collab with TheyDraggedMeInNowIAintLeaving! (Aka the wonderful TheydraggedMeIn!; click their name for their tumblr!), They did an absolutely amazing and heartfelt fic based on my tiny little fluff prompt, I'm super excited for y'all to read it!

You can read the fic here on ao3

#aw can't wait to read this! #this art is sooo sweet #feels #destiel #older destiel #supernatural #dcrb 2023 #solstheimart