[Supernatural Fanfiction Recommendations]: Part One: S1-S5
So, it finally happened. My recommendations list got too big for one post. Here's a separate one for Supernatural, then. In two parts. Oops.
SUPERNATURAL
I can recommend enthusiastically everything written by vail_kagami, emmram, ratherastory, shangrilada, checkthemargins and mimblexwimble. Other good authors include but are not limited to K Hanna Korossy, Faye Dartmouth, authoressnebula, and Ericka Jane.
Overall, considering this list…I have been skimpy on warnings. Check them for yourself if worried. Also, this list is dominated by hurt!Sam, including some that aren’t labeled.
PRE-SERIES
Special by Lady Ophelia
At a parentteacher conference, a principal expresses some concerns to John Winchester. His sons are special... very, very special.
Just Another Kid by CagedTroll
He knew the type, knew it oh so well. The kids who were too smart for their own good. Who got everything in life handed to them until their egos didn't fit through the door anymore. An outsider's look at the Winchesters. Teen!chesters.
This God You Worship Thirsts For Blood by
mya_rofki
Sam is a blood sacrifice. The Trickster is an asshole. AU wherein Sam meets the Trickster pre-series. Hurt!Sam.
Miles Before I Sleep by SilverKitsune1
An AU where Sam never went to Stanford.
What Happens To a Dream Deferred by
britomart_is
AU. Sam never goes to Stanford. Sam/Dean.
don’t let me know we’re invisible by mimblewimble
Three dead men. Self harm, drug use, character death.
That's My Story by Tolakasa
Preseries, Stanford. Sam's dormmates are relieving exam stress by telling their best stories of horrific family antics.
How to Save a Life by
apocalypsos
Four times at college that Sam was a Winchester, whether he liked it or not.
Living Expenses by Tolakasa
Preseries. Scholarships don't pay for everything. When you're not talking to your family, that makes summer the worst time of the year.
no one knew me, look right through me by unperfectwolf
no one knew me, look right through me the dreams in which i'm dying are the best i've ever had -- There are some things the kids at Stanford knew about Sam Winchester, and some they didn't.
Til I Wake Your Ghost by caithream
Stanford era. Sam goes missing. Jess gets a hold of Dean, and finds out what the word 'hunting' truly means.
Half of What You See by franztastisch
Outside POV, Stanford era: In her first year of college a rumour went around about a guy on the floor above her who'd turned up with only two bags, a laptop and the clothes on his back. Which is, y’know, odd, but whatever. Long fic.
Days Dawning; Pure Morning by
rememberbefore
Sam never said anything about what he did, so he didn't say anything about what Sam did. - Sam's college roommate, who did notice that Sam stole the salt shakers from the dining hall, among other things.
Wayward Son by
pixymisa
While at Stanford, Sam runs into a stranger wearing his face. Spoilers for S5.
SEASON ONE
Changes by gleefulmusings
Sam has changed and Dean is lost. Season One AU, set sometime after "Skin."
Crossroads by gekietzu
Sam, AU Scarecrow, darkfic.
SEASON TWO
Through the Grapevine by
ficwriter1966
It's early March 2006. In St. Louis, the police have announced that a man named Dean Winchester (who is now dead) murdered two women and attempted to murder another. For nine people in Palo Alto, California, this information is...more than they can grasp.
Intervention by Floralia
There are days when Bobby really wishes he’d never answered his phone.
Aftermath by Floralia
Bobby and the Winchesters deal with the aftermath of their actions. Sequel to Intervention. Hurt!Sam.
Of Monsters and Men by
fleshflutter
A coda to Hunted. Henrickson and Gordon Walker discuss monsters.
Victor, Meet Spoils by K Hanna Korossy
Jus In Bello prequel: In 15 years with the Bureau, Victor Henriksen had never seen a profile like the Winchesters'. Outsider POV, sort of.
Cops and Robbers by ficangel (IJ)
He stops the bad guys. Agent Henriksen.
The Hour of the Wolf by Tyranusfan
Tag for Crossroad Blues. Dean realizes that Sam's issues run deeper than he lets on.
Catharsis by BlueIris08
One way the angsty, drunken 'Playthings' scene didn't happen. Suicidal!Sam.
Not While I'm Around by
nwspaprtaxis
Dean flinches as the single gunshot ricochets through the small apartment. Sammy did it. Sam actually did it...
Working Theory by cofax
Who'd want this case? Outsider POV.
Unthinkable by Glass Shoe
After a week of riding shotgun inside his own body, Sam needs to know that he's the one in control.
Fault Lines by K Hanna Korossy
Those little anti-possession charms aren't foolproof. Post 2.14 some point.
Always Be A Good Boy by
glorious_spoon
Dean has a practical streak. Sometimes Sam thinks he takes it a little too far. Missing moments from Folsom Prison Blues.
Ain't My Bitch by
veronamay
What happens to Sam while Dean's in solitary confinement? (It's not what you're thinking.)
So Many Different Sammys to Call Home by
shangrilada
Dean gets weird when Sam isn't okay. Sometimes he does stupid things. It's the Season 2 finale.
SEASON THREE
I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General by
vorpalblades
Jake killed Sam, but Sam came back. Sam killed Jake, and Jake stayed dead. That means Sam won, and to the victor goes the spoils, right? Yeah, that’s what the rest of Hell thought too.
And the Vermin of the World Inhabit It by
apocalypsos
There's an empty room and an empty bed, with an empty man with an empty head ...
Solitaire by Philote
It’s been months of solitary, single-minded killing. Sam may be honing his hunting abilities, but his people skills are growing rusty. Missing scenes for “Mystery Spot.”
In the Heat of the Moment by K Hanna Korossy
Mystery Spot missing scenes: Sam was acting weird.
One Last Tuesday by authoressnebula
AU 3x11, Mystery Spot: What if Sam had tried to bargain with the Trickster instead, and the Trickster had told him there was a way out that Sam just had to figure out?
Nothing Matters But the Part With the Numbers by
pyrebi
It would be almost frighteningly easy to step away from a time loop and simply...forget about it for a bit. Not on purpose, of course, but you know how things come up. And while it may only be a little while for the demigod creator, that could be forever in the mind of the only human who doesn't reset.
Hospital Corners by
kellifer_fic
Coda to Mystery Spot.
Just Want a Glimpse To Know You're There by authoressnebula
Coda to 3x11, Mystery Spot: The trickster was left behind by two hundred miles and three days, but Sam still wasn't Sam.
Hit the Ground Running by checkthemargins
Broward County changes Sam. Sam/Dean.
Dreaming Doors to Your Mistakes by authoressnebula
Post 3x10: Complications with the dream root have Dean going into Sam's dreams to find his brother. Hurt!Sam, worried!Dean.
Hell Bent by
debbiel66
Nothing spells defeat more than having to dig up the cigar box you’ve just buried when you’re trying to sell your soul to the devil. If it’s the last thing he does in this life, Sam is going to save his brother.
Wednesday's Child by K Hanna Korossy
Mystery Spot/Jus in Bello tag: Sam's different, and Dean doesn't understand why.
Paved With Good Intentions by buffyaddict
Once upon a time Dean told Meg "I swear to God I will march into hell myself and I will slaughter each and every one of you evil sons of bitches, so help me God!" This is Sam's attempt to make good on that threat while rescuing Dean. S3, deathfic, DARK.
Threshold and Tolerance by
valiant
Sam, Ruby, and pain. Sam/Ruby, NC-17.
Prayers for Intercession by Tyranusfan
Set after season 3. Sam failed to break the deal, but he hasn't given up yet.
And Counting by
trolllogicfics
There is no plan B. There’s just you and whatever the hell just woke up inside of you. Spoilers through 3x16, No Rest for the Wicked. AU after.
naught by
foxlives
You have a year left to live, and now what do you do? AU S3.
Sullen Load Is Full, So Slow on the Spit by apodiopsys
Somehow, Sam has to keep surviving while Dean's burning in hell.
SEASON FOUR
Together We'll Ring in the New Sam by
shangrilada
Yeah, he's an addict, but he's Sam. So the usual rules don't apply. Those rules are for other people. AU S4, asthma!Sam.
Hollow Men by
spoons1899
Things don't go well when Sam and Dean find themselves up against another demon. But then, things haven't been going well for a while. Set season 4.
Violations by Tyranusfan
Everyone knows Dean's weak spot. Set after the events of 4.10 Heaven and Hell. Hurt!Sam.
Sleep Eternal by LittleFairy78
It took a split second, the longest split second in Dean's life to understand. And once he did, he wanted to scream even louder than Sam had just seconds before. The realization pulled the floor out from under Dean's feet. Sam thought he was dead. Longfic.
Sometimes It Is Barren by rockpaperscissor
“Don’t we sound all grandiose,” Alastair says, not even bothering to turn to look him in the eye. “It’s really not like you have a choice here, Sammy.”
Last Ride by Tyranusfan
Tag for 4.21 When the Levee Breaks. Sam's thoughts as he leaves Dean behind.
Sam, Deconstructed by K Hanna Korossy
Lucifer Rising missing scenes: Sam's burned all his bridges on the way to the convent.
Nothing Else Matters by
starbright73
Tag to 4.22 - What's left for Sam?
Don't Be There by Faye Dartmouth
It ends in a warehouse in southern Louisville. AU S4.
All the Good Monsters by Faye Dartmouth
Sam always believed everything Dean said. Tag to WTLB.
Blackened by vamphile
Sam drained a nurse, Lucifer rose, now what?
SEASON FIVE
Between the Lines of Fear and Blame by Faye Dartmouth
In the hunt for Lucifer, Sam is hurt and Dean has to embark on a quest to find his brother in more ways than one. Hurt!Sam
Love Cannot From Its Post Withdraw by Callisto
An alternative start to season 5, because I always wanted Sam to detox nice and slowly without the aid of Castiel and a magic plane.
Apocalypse Now, Absolution Later by Faye Dartmouth
Dean learns that while the apocalypse is not so awesome, his little brother really might just be. AU start to S5. Hurt!Sam.
Drip, Drop by KneelBeforeTodd
Countin' flowers on the wall, that don't bother me at all… You're dying, Sam.
We Mortals Be by Debbie L
Angry fairies cast Sam and Dean into a deadly forest where they come face to face with what it really means to be brothers.
Take Me Home by Mousme (
ratherastory)
After the Trickster turns Sam into a dog, the brothers become separated. Can Sam make it safely back to Dean?
The Need of Endurance by Rahmi
Scenes from the apocalypse between an angel and... well, Sam's not sure what he is. Barely AU.
Stick Together by
maskedfangirl
Angels are the worst customers. Humor.
The Worst Part of These Winters by Faye Dartmouth
Sam's always been the selfish one. Set S5.
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing by
elise_509
S5 angst and Sam/Cas.
Ex Crucio by
ratherastory
Crucifixion. Hurt!Sam.
Carpooling by
alchemyalice
This is the worst car ride in the history of ever. Humor.
Breaking Down by Loki's Scribe
Lucifer never intended to play the villain of the piece, and it was starting to get to him.
Sticks and Stones by
softlyunsung
After failing to track down Dean during 5x17, Sam and super-drunk!Cas wander back to the motel. Castiel continues along the lines of "you voice is grating" with stuff like "your hair is unfathomable" and "your shirt is ridiculous" and "you are unrealistically tall". He gets kinda pushy and handsy about the whole thing. Sam is more bemused than anything when Castiel shoves him down, climbs on top of him and rides him like a stallion. Sam/Castiel.
The Hope Only of Empty Men by
kroki_refur
This is the way the world ends.
Esau Have I Hated by
phreakycat
The architecture of an addiction exposed.
Gratitude by Tyranusfan
Set after 5x02 Good God Yall. Lucifer wants to repay his debt to Sam. Hurt!Sam.
On the Outside by Faye Dartmouth
He doesn’t know the name of the motel. He doesn’t know what city he’s in. He just knows the night is edging toward its climax and his only goal is to hold on until morning. Tag to 5.02.
Practical Application by
ratherastory
Everything's still wrong. Dean pulls a drunken confession out of Sam, but he's pretty sure he doesn't know how to fix it.
The Choice by
authoressnebula
One gun. One bullet. It's up to Sam and Dean to decide who will shoot the bullet...and who will die. AU of 5.03.
We Will Not Regret the Past, Nor Wish to Shut the Door On It by
ratherastory
In spite of her better judgment, Lindsey goes to set the record straight with Sam after the events of "Free To Be You and Me."
Ringtone by
debbiel66
He can still hear Lucifer whispering in his ear. And without Dean, Sam doesn’t trust himself not to listen.
Giving Up Is Hard To Do by authoressnebula
Post 5x03: There's nothing left for Sam to do but this. Despite the parting, he still calls. And despite the parting, Dean still races to get to him. Warnings: Attempted suicides.
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? by kelhome
Tag to 5.03. Sam has a plan to keep Lucifer from using him. Dean has a better idea.
The More You Ignore Me by Lint
The world becomes a blur of asphalt, black coffee, and outstretched thumbs. Sam, Lucifer. Post: Free to be You and Me.
Out of the Darkness by
purplehrdwonder
[5.04 AU] When Dean can't get a hold of Sam after his trip to the future, he finds his brother beaten nearly to death. With Sam in a coma he refuses to come out of, Dean must convince him that there is still something worth fighting for and that they are stronger together after all.
Hell’s Mouth by
sinka
When Dean tells his brother to 'pick a hemisphere' he doesn't expect him to take it literally and drop off the map.
Sufferance by
utsusemia
Eighteen months, two weeks and four days. AU from 5.04-that phone call was the last time Sam and Dean talked, but Dean never saw the future.
And they tell me you are wicked by
dayadhvam_triad
The city and the man-Butchers for the World, though they have not the heart for it. Sam in the 5x04!verse.
The World That Ends With You by
tangledaria
Sam comes back to life with a gasp, choking on a mouthful of blood.
I Wait Now Only For the Wind by
vail_kagami
Sam never said Yes to Lucifer. Adam, however, did. And Sam's humanity is lost anyway. As is everyone else's.
Radio Silence by
maskedfangirl
Future!fic. Sam gets a twelve hour break from being Lucifer's vessel. Following hazy memories from his old life, he wanders across the country in search of Dean.
For It Is a Knell by Chiiyo86
5.04 AU. The day the Devil dies is a day for celebration. But Risa can see that it's not true for everyone.
Nec Spe, Nec Metu by Skadu
Set in 5.04 'verse. The cheerful tale of Detroit.
The Last Line by Faye Dartmouth
Sam says yes in a rundown street in Detroit. Spoilers for 5.04.
The Deepest Conviction by Evergreene
It takes a long time for Sam to say ‘yes.’ Spoilers for 5.04.
no greater love than this by
gypsy_sunday
Why Sam said yes.
The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. by
alphabet26
He tried to imagine if Dad had just showed up at Stanford and shot him or if Dean had kept the promise he'd made Dad or if he'd had the guts to take care of it himself when he realized Dean couldn't. Why had they fought Gordon? Gordon had understood what they'd all forgotten: monsters have to be destroyed, and siblings aren't immune from turning into monsters. AU, deathfic.
The Psychology of Little Brothers and Other Kids by K Hanna Korossy
I Believe the Children Are Our Future missing scenes and tag: Sam knows what he wants, but Dean knows what he needs.
Simple Reminders by authoressnebula
Post 5x09: Dean decides to get breakfast. Sam decides something's weird with his brother.
I'll Never See Detroit by PhoenixDragonDreamer
Lucifer turned back to his digging and Sam found the rage that had lit him up from within had soured and darkened in the pit of his stomach, turning to dread and a queasy species of panic. AU 5.10.
Not Leaving You by authoressnebula
5x10 Abandon All Hope AU. It's Sam who goes back for Dean, not Jo, and Sam who thus suffers the consequences.
Bender by
debbiel66
The motel was a bitch to find, and the room tells the story of a lost weekend, redolent of booze and God knows what else. Sam’s obviously wasted, but Dean wants to know just which wagon his brother fell off. Post 5.10.
Things We Lost in the Hellfire by Indigo2831
In the aftermath of Jo and Ellen's deaths, Sam goes on a hunting spree. While Dean doesn't know if he can fight anymore. Angsty two-shot tag for 5.10, Abandon All Hope.
lest you be consumed by Twilight Hours
Haste and escape for your lives, look not behind you, escape to the mountain, lest you be consumed. Sam's hurting. Season 5.
Nowhere to Go but Everywhere by Spoons1899
Dean reads Sam's medical file and finds out he has a history of suicide attempts. Angst ensues. Set directly after 5x11.
Choices Remain by Faye Dartmouth
One split second decision, giving himself up--he can save them this way, and it’s a redemption so powerful that he wants to cry and laugh as he bleeds out on the floor. 5.13.
White Lie by Hella
Extension of the ending of 5x13 - The Song Remains the Same. An awkwardly reluctant Sam is left to care for Castiel after Dean leaves the motel, and a few questions are answered.
Common Ground by Hella
Based after 5x13. Lucifer finally pays Dean a sleeping visit, and finds they actually have a little something in common.
we hung our wings on the wall by
dotfic
Out of markers, out of allies, she does what she has to do. Anna-fic.
Coming Upstairs by clair beaubien
Tag to MBV: Sam has recovered from his withdrawal enough to come back upstairs. But he doesn't want to. Dean's POV.
Detox by Hella
Coda for 5x14. Sam rides out the punishing effects of his own personal famine binge, and Castiel offers what support he can to the imprisoned Winchester.
Cleanser by Hella
Sequel to Detox. Sam is cut loose from the panic room, and somewhere between it and the bathroom he and Castiel clear the air a little.
god says nothing back by
mimblexwimble
In his dreams, he's running.
Crash and Learn by
checkthemargins
After Sam takes out Famine, the Winchesters aren't on very good terms. An icy road in Washington State might change that. It might change a lot of things.
Blink by Twilight Hours
Dean roars, "What did you do? What did you do?" Castiel answers, "It's fixed. I put him to sleep." Horror.
Thicker Than Water by
ratherastory
Season 4 - Know how Dean took issue with Sam's whole blood junkie problem? As well he should, yes. But, here's the thing - he and Sam get cursed and wake up in the morning in the wrong body - Sam in Dean's, Dean in Sam's, and Dean has this itch, this hunger, this salivation, that won't go away. He can't stomach a burger or a steak or meat because it just makes everything worse, but life's life and a job's a job, so they keep working.
Canaan by claudiapriscus
Dark Side of the Moon AU. Outside POV: Two bodies found in a motel room in a small town. The sheriff wishes she'd never gotten involved. The M.E. wants to pretend it never happened. Two vigilantes are left wondering how a simple plan can go so wrong.
Heaven Without You by Mousme
Tag/coda/thing to 5.16. Sam gets kidnapped by hunters who have nothing good in mind for him. Cue Dean to the rescue. Hurt!Sam.
drabbles by checkthemargins
Dark Side of the Moon drabbles.
The Lord Taketh Away by K Hanna Korossy
Swan Song missing scenes and tag: And Dean gave his blessing.
Sammy's Got a Lot of Things To Do Tonight by familybizness
The night before Detroit, Sam has a change of heart.
These Days Mercy Cuts So Deep by Faye Dartmouth
Dean still keeps his promise. Post 5.22.
Back from the Dead by clair beaubien
Post-5.22. Sam is back but hasn't told Dean. Outsider POV.
(untitled) by
winyumi
Sam+Dean, post 5.22 hurt/comfort.
Stand Down Son, Start Resting Easy by
kettle_o_fish
Sam is so terrified of his nightmares post-hell that he decides that he just won't sleep. Ever. Yeah. That's going to end well.
if we never meet again by sea salt
5.22 Coda. Dean wants an ending, but there were never really any guarantees.
In Sorrow Shalt by 1shot
At the end of the Apocalypse, the angel Castiel wings away from Dean Winchester's passenger seat and flings himself toward Heaven. Spoilers to 5.22.
That Thing With Feathers by Loki's Scribe
Sam isn't so certain he should have been raised from Hell. Castiel tries to convince him otherwise.
And the Angels Sang a Chorus of "Going Down, Going Down, Going Down Now" by
ignipes
After the apocalypse is averted, the angels of the Lord return to Heaven for a reunion that is holy and joyous and righteous and really fucking boring.
post-it notes from the end of the world by
electrumqueen
5.22 AU where Castiel stays human and ends up road-tripping by himself in post-apocalypse America.
We Don't Need Fanfare by
standing_fic
Sam+Dean+Castiel, post season 5.
Nighthawks by
twoskeletons
Post-5x22. "The first time Cas pops up in the passenger seat, Sam curses and the car jerks left."
The Way Back by
rainylemons
AU in which Dean gets between Lucifer and Cas, preventing Castiel’s death and eventual return to full-blooded angelhood. In the following months, a mostly human Cas gets a job at Taco Bell, Dean recovers from wounds given to him by Lucifer, and a silent, shell-shocked Sam wanders in from the cold.
The Dead Dean Clause by
vichan
Sam drinks himself insane, Dean is drunk and belligerent, and Castiel learns how to lie. But it's still happy. Really.
but this is a world of sweets and sours by
faege
When Sam is gone, Dean has nightmares.
A Hole in the Floor of Heaven, A Gap In the Roof of Hell by icelily01
Did you know there's a hole in the roof of hell?
Bring Me the Disco King by
mimblexwimble
This is how he kills you after you’re dead.
I Tell You by
tahirire
Outsider POV. A couple of guys walk into a bar ...
The Rules by
familybizness
Crazy Sam is crazy. Angry Dean is angry. They're gettin' by.
Before Your Time Has Run Astray by this-ism-that-ism
It doesn't matter how far or deep he buries himself, his brother always sniffs him out. Post Swan Song, Adam fic.
SUPERNATURAL
I can recommend enthusiastically everything written by vail_kagami, emmram, ratherastory, shangrilada, checkthemargins and mimblexwimble. Other good authors include but are not limited to K Hanna Korossy, Faye Dartmouth, authoressnebula, and Ericka Jane.
Overall, considering this list…I have been skimpy on warnings. Check them for yourself if worried. Also, this list is dominated by hurt!Sam, including some that aren’t labeled.
PRE-SERIES
Special by Lady Ophelia
At a parentteacher conference, a principal expresses some concerns to John Winchester. His sons are special... very, very special.
Just Another Kid by CagedTroll
He knew the type, knew it oh so well. The kids who were too smart for their own good. Who got everything in life handed to them until their egos didn't fit through the door anymore. An outsider's look at the Winchesters. Teen!chesters.
This God You Worship Thirsts For Blood by
mya_rofki
Sam is a blood sacrifice. The Trickster is an asshole. AU wherein Sam meets the Trickster pre-series. Hurt!Sam.
Miles Before I Sleep by SilverKitsune1
An AU where Sam never went to Stanford.
What Happens To a Dream Deferred by
britomart_is
AU. Sam never goes to Stanford. Sam/Dean.
don’t let me know we’re invisible by mimblewimble
Three dead men. Self harm, drug use, character death.
That's My Story by Tolakasa
Preseries, Stanford. Sam's dormmates are relieving exam stress by telling their best stories of horrific family antics.
How to Save a Life by
apocalypsos
Four times at college that Sam was a Winchester, whether he liked it or not.
Living Expenses by Tolakasa
Preseries. Scholarships don't pay for everything. When you're not talking to your family, that makes summer the worst time of the year.
no one knew me, look right through me by unperfectwolf
no one knew me, look right through me the dreams in which i'm dying are the best i've ever had -- There are some things the kids at Stanford knew about Sam Winchester, and some they didn't.
Til I Wake Your Ghost by caithream
Stanford era. Sam goes missing. Jess gets a hold of Dean, and finds out what the word 'hunting' truly means.
Half of What You See by franztastisch
Outside POV, Stanford era: In her first year of college a rumour went around about a guy on the floor above her who'd turned up with only two bags, a laptop and the clothes on his back. Which is, y’know, odd, but whatever. Long fic.
Days Dawning; Pure Morning by
rememberbefore
Sam never said anything about what he did, so he didn't say anything about what Sam did. - Sam's college roommate, who did notice that Sam stole the salt shakers from the dining hall, among other things.
Wayward Son by
pixymisa
While at Stanford, Sam runs into a stranger wearing his face. Spoilers for S5.
SEASON ONE
Changes by gleefulmusings
Sam has changed and Dean is lost. Season One AU, set sometime after "Skin."
Crossroads by gekietzu
Sam, AU Scarecrow, darkfic.
SEASON TWO
Through the Grapevine by
ficwriter1966
It's early March 2006. In St. Louis, the police have announced that a man named Dean Winchester (who is now dead) murdered two women and attempted to murder another. For nine people in Palo Alto, California, this information is...more than they can grasp.
Intervention by Floralia
There are days when Bobby really wishes he’d never answered his phone.
Aftermath by Floralia
Bobby and the Winchesters deal with the aftermath of their actions. Sequel to Intervention. Hurt!Sam.
Of Monsters and Men by
fleshflutter
A coda to Hunted. Henrickson and Gordon Walker discuss monsters.
Victor, Meet Spoils by K Hanna Korossy
Jus In Bello prequel: In 15 years with the Bureau, Victor Henriksen had never seen a profile like the Winchesters'. Outsider POV, sort of.
Cops and Robbers by ficangel (IJ)
He stops the bad guys. Agent Henriksen.
The Hour of the Wolf by Tyranusfan
Tag for Crossroad Blues. Dean realizes that Sam's issues run deeper than he lets on.
Catharsis by BlueIris08
One way the angsty, drunken 'Playthings' scene didn't happen. Suicidal!Sam.
Not While I'm Around by
nwspaprtaxis
Dean flinches as the single gunshot ricochets through the small apartment. Sammy did it. Sam actually did it...
Working Theory by cofax
Who'd want this case? Outsider POV.
Unthinkable by Glass Shoe
After a week of riding shotgun inside his own body, Sam needs to know that he's the one in control.
Fault Lines by K Hanna Korossy
Those little anti-possession charms aren't foolproof. Post 2.14 some point.
Always Be A Good Boy by
glorious_spoon
Dean has a practical streak. Sometimes Sam thinks he takes it a little too far. Missing moments from Folsom Prison Blues.
Ain't My Bitch by
veronamay
What happens to Sam while Dean's in solitary confinement? (It's not what you're thinking.)
So Many Different Sammys to Call Home by
shangrilada
Dean gets weird when Sam isn't okay. Sometimes he does stupid things. It's the Season 2 finale.
SEASON THREE
I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General by
vorpalblades
Jake killed Sam, but Sam came back. Sam killed Jake, and Jake stayed dead. That means Sam won, and to the victor goes the spoils, right? Yeah, that’s what the rest of Hell thought too.
And the Vermin of the World Inhabit It by
apocalypsos
There's an empty room and an empty bed, with an empty man with an empty head ...
Solitaire by Philote
It’s been months of solitary, single-minded killing. Sam may be honing his hunting abilities, but his people skills are growing rusty. Missing scenes for “Mystery Spot.”
In the Heat of the Moment by K Hanna Korossy
Mystery Spot missing scenes: Sam was acting weird.
One Last Tuesday by authoressnebula
AU 3x11, Mystery Spot: What if Sam had tried to bargain with the Trickster instead, and the Trickster had told him there was a way out that Sam just had to figure out?
Nothing Matters But the Part With the Numbers by
pyrebi
It would be almost frighteningly easy to step away from a time loop and simply...forget about it for a bit. Not on purpose, of course, but you know how things come up. And while it may only be a little while for the demigod creator, that could be forever in the mind of the only human who doesn't reset.
Hospital Corners by
kellifer_fic
Coda to Mystery Spot.
Just Want a Glimpse To Know You're There by authoressnebula
Coda to 3x11, Mystery Spot: The trickster was left behind by two hundred miles and three days, but Sam still wasn't Sam.
Hit the Ground Running by checkthemargins
Broward County changes Sam. Sam/Dean.
Dreaming Doors to Your Mistakes by authoressnebula
Post 3x10: Complications with the dream root have Dean going into Sam's dreams to find his brother. Hurt!Sam, worried!Dean.
Hell Bent by
debbiel66
Nothing spells defeat more than having to dig up the cigar box you’ve just buried when you’re trying to sell your soul to the devil. If it’s the last thing he does in this life, Sam is going to save his brother.
Wednesday's Child by K Hanna Korossy
Mystery Spot/Jus in Bello tag: Sam's different, and Dean doesn't understand why.
Paved With Good Intentions by buffyaddict
Once upon a time Dean told Meg "I swear to God I will march into hell myself and I will slaughter each and every one of you evil sons of bitches, so help me God!" This is Sam's attempt to make good on that threat while rescuing Dean. S3, deathfic, DARK.
Threshold and Tolerance by
valiant
Sam, Ruby, and pain. Sam/Ruby, NC-17.
Prayers for Intercession by Tyranusfan
Set after season 3. Sam failed to break the deal, but he hasn't given up yet.
And Counting by
trolllogicfics
There is no plan B. There’s just you and whatever the hell just woke up inside of you. Spoilers through 3x16, No Rest for the Wicked. AU after.
naught by
foxlives
You have a year left to live, and now what do you do? AU S3.
Sullen Load Is Full, So Slow on the Spit by apodiopsys
Somehow, Sam has to keep surviving while Dean's burning in hell.
SEASON FOUR
Together We'll Ring in the New Sam by
shangrilada
Yeah, he's an addict, but he's Sam. So the usual rules don't apply. Those rules are for other people. AU S4, asthma!Sam.
Hollow Men by
spoons1899
Things don't go well when Sam and Dean find themselves up against another demon. But then, things haven't been going well for a while. Set season 4.
Violations by Tyranusfan
Everyone knows Dean's weak spot. Set after the events of 4.10 Heaven and Hell. Hurt!Sam.
Sleep Eternal by LittleFairy78
It took a split second, the longest split second in Dean's life to understand. And once he did, he wanted to scream even louder than Sam had just seconds before. The realization pulled the floor out from under Dean's feet. Sam thought he was dead. Longfic.
Sometimes It Is Barren by rockpaperscissor
“Don’t we sound all grandiose,” Alastair says, not even bothering to turn to look him in the eye. “It’s really not like you have a choice here, Sammy.”
Last Ride by Tyranusfan
Tag for 4.21 When the Levee Breaks. Sam's thoughts as he leaves Dean behind.
Sam, Deconstructed by K Hanna Korossy
Lucifer Rising missing scenes: Sam's burned all his bridges on the way to the convent.
Nothing Else Matters by
starbright73
Tag to 4.22 - What's left for Sam?
Don't Be There by Faye Dartmouth
It ends in a warehouse in southern Louisville. AU S4.
All the Good Monsters by Faye Dartmouth
Sam always believed everything Dean said. Tag to WTLB.
Blackened by vamphile
Sam drained a nurse, Lucifer rose, now what?
SEASON FIVE
Between the Lines of Fear and Blame by Faye Dartmouth
In the hunt for Lucifer, Sam is hurt and Dean has to embark on a quest to find his brother in more ways than one. Hurt!Sam
Love Cannot From Its Post Withdraw by Callisto
An alternative start to season 5, because I always wanted Sam to detox nice and slowly without the aid of Castiel and a magic plane.
Apocalypse Now, Absolution Later by Faye Dartmouth
Dean learns that while the apocalypse is not so awesome, his little brother really might just be. AU start to S5. Hurt!Sam.
Drip, Drop by KneelBeforeTodd
Countin' flowers on the wall, that don't bother me at all… You're dying, Sam.
We Mortals Be by Debbie L
Angry fairies cast Sam and Dean into a deadly forest where they come face to face with what it really means to be brothers.
Take Me Home by Mousme (
ratherastory)
After the Trickster turns Sam into a dog, the brothers become separated. Can Sam make it safely back to Dean?
The Need of Endurance by Rahmi
Scenes from the apocalypse between an angel and... well, Sam's not sure what he is. Barely AU.
Stick Together by
maskedfangirl
Angels are the worst customers. Humor.
The Worst Part of These Winters by Faye Dartmouth
Sam's always been the selfish one. Set S5.
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing by
elise_509
S5 angst and Sam/Cas.
Ex Crucio by
ratherastory
Crucifixion. Hurt!Sam.
Carpooling by
alchemyalice
This is the worst car ride in the history of ever. Humor.
Breaking Down by Loki's Scribe
Lucifer never intended to play the villain of the piece, and it was starting to get to him.
Sticks and Stones by
softlyunsung
After failing to track down Dean during 5x17, Sam and super-drunk!Cas wander back to the motel. Castiel continues along the lines of "you voice is grating" with stuff like "your hair is unfathomable" and "your shirt is ridiculous" and "you are unrealistically tall". He gets kinda pushy and handsy about the whole thing. Sam is more bemused than anything when Castiel shoves him down, climbs on top of him and rides him like a stallion. Sam/Castiel.
The Hope Only of Empty Men by
kroki_refur
This is the way the world ends.
Esau Have I Hated by
phreakycat
The architecture of an addiction exposed.
Gratitude by Tyranusfan
Set after 5x02 Good God Yall. Lucifer wants to repay his debt to Sam. Hurt!Sam.
On the Outside by Faye Dartmouth
He doesn’t know the name of the motel. He doesn’t know what city he’s in. He just knows the night is edging toward its climax and his only goal is to hold on until morning. Tag to 5.02.
Practical Application by
ratherastory
Everything's still wrong. Dean pulls a drunken confession out of Sam, but he's pretty sure he doesn't know how to fix it.
The Choice by
authoressnebula
One gun. One bullet. It's up to Sam and Dean to decide who will shoot the bullet...and who will die. AU of 5.03.
We Will Not Regret the Past, Nor Wish to Shut the Door On It by
ratherastory
In spite of her better judgment, Lindsey goes to set the record straight with Sam after the events of "Free To Be You and Me."
Ringtone by
debbiel66
He can still hear Lucifer whispering in his ear. And without Dean, Sam doesn’t trust himself not to listen.
Giving Up Is Hard To Do by authoressnebula
Post 5x03: There's nothing left for Sam to do but this. Despite the parting, he still calls. And despite the parting, Dean still races to get to him. Warnings: Attempted suicides.
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? by kelhome
Tag to 5.03. Sam has a plan to keep Lucifer from using him. Dean has a better idea.
The More You Ignore Me by Lint
The world becomes a blur of asphalt, black coffee, and outstretched thumbs. Sam, Lucifer. Post: Free to be You and Me.
Out of the Darkness by
purplehrdwonder
[5.04 AU] When Dean can't get a hold of Sam after his trip to the future, he finds his brother beaten nearly to death. With Sam in a coma he refuses to come out of, Dean must convince him that there is still something worth fighting for and that they are stronger together after all.
Hell’s Mouth by
sinka
When Dean tells his brother to 'pick a hemisphere' he doesn't expect him to take it literally and drop off the map.
Sufferance by
utsusemia
Eighteen months, two weeks and four days. AU from 5.04-that phone call was the last time Sam and Dean talked, but Dean never saw the future.
And they tell me you are wicked by
dayadhvam_triad
The city and the man-Butchers for the World, though they have not the heart for it. Sam in the 5x04!verse.
The World That Ends With You by
tangledaria
Sam comes back to life with a gasp, choking on a mouthful of blood.
I Wait Now Only For the Wind by
vail_kagami
Sam never said Yes to Lucifer. Adam, however, did. And Sam's humanity is lost anyway. As is everyone else's.
Radio Silence by
maskedfangirl
Future!fic. Sam gets a twelve hour break from being Lucifer's vessel. Following hazy memories from his old life, he wanders across the country in search of Dean.
For It Is a Knell by Chiiyo86
5.04 AU. The day the Devil dies is a day for celebration. But Risa can see that it's not true for everyone.
Nec Spe, Nec Metu by Skadu
Set in 5.04 'verse. The cheerful tale of Detroit.
The Last Line by Faye Dartmouth
Sam says yes in a rundown street in Detroit. Spoilers for 5.04.
The Deepest Conviction by Evergreene
It takes a long time for Sam to say ‘yes.’ Spoilers for 5.04.
no greater love than this by
gypsy_sunday
Why Sam said yes.
The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. by
alphabet26
He tried to imagine if Dad had just showed up at Stanford and shot him or if Dean had kept the promise he'd made Dad or if he'd had the guts to take care of it himself when he realized Dean couldn't. Why had they fought Gordon? Gordon had understood what they'd all forgotten: monsters have to be destroyed, and siblings aren't immune from turning into monsters. AU, deathfic.
The Psychology of Little Brothers and Other Kids by K Hanna Korossy
I Believe the Children Are Our Future missing scenes and tag: Sam knows what he wants, but Dean knows what he needs.
Simple Reminders by authoressnebula
Post 5x09: Dean decides to get breakfast. Sam decides something's weird with his brother.
I'll Never See Detroit by PhoenixDragonDreamer
Lucifer turned back to his digging and Sam found the rage that had lit him up from within had soured and darkened in the pit of his stomach, turning to dread and a queasy species of panic. AU 5.10.
Not Leaving You by authoressnebula
5x10 Abandon All Hope AU. It's Sam who goes back for Dean, not Jo, and Sam who thus suffers the consequences.
Bender by
debbiel66
The motel was a bitch to find, and the room tells the story of a lost weekend, redolent of booze and God knows what else. Sam’s obviously wasted, but Dean wants to know just which wagon his brother fell off. Post 5.10.
Things We Lost in the Hellfire by Indigo2831
In the aftermath of Jo and Ellen's deaths, Sam goes on a hunting spree. While Dean doesn't know if he can fight anymore. Angsty two-shot tag for 5.10, Abandon All Hope.
lest you be consumed by Twilight Hours
Haste and escape for your lives, look not behind you, escape to the mountain, lest you be consumed. Sam's hurting. Season 5.
Nowhere to Go but Everywhere by Spoons1899
Dean reads Sam's medical file and finds out he has a history of suicide attempts. Angst ensues. Set directly after 5x11.
Choices Remain by Faye Dartmouth
One split second decision, giving himself up--he can save them this way, and it’s a redemption so powerful that he wants to cry and laugh as he bleeds out on the floor. 5.13.
White Lie by Hella
Extension of the ending of 5x13 - The Song Remains the Same. An awkwardly reluctant Sam is left to care for Castiel after Dean leaves the motel, and a few questions are answered.
Common Ground by Hella
Based after 5x13. Lucifer finally pays Dean a sleeping visit, and finds they actually have a little something in common.
we hung our wings on the wall by
dotfic
Out of markers, out of allies, she does what she has to do. Anna-fic.
Coming Upstairs by clair beaubien
Tag to MBV: Sam has recovered from his withdrawal enough to come back upstairs. But he doesn't want to. Dean's POV.
Detox by Hella
Coda for 5x14. Sam rides out the punishing effects of his own personal famine binge, and Castiel offers what support he can to the imprisoned Winchester.
Cleanser by Hella
Sequel to Detox. Sam is cut loose from the panic room, and somewhere between it and the bathroom he and Castiel clear the air a little.
god says nothing back by
mimblexwimble
In his dreams, he's running.
Crash and Learn by
checkthemargins
After Sam takes out Famine, the Winchesters aren't on very good terms. An icy road in Washington State might change that. It might change a lot of things.
Blink by Twilight Hours
Dean roars, "What did you do? What did you do?" Castiel answers, "It's fixed. I put him to sleep." Horror.
Thicker Than Water by
ratherastory
Season 4 - Know how Dean took issue with Sam's whole blood junkie problem? As well he should, yes. But, here's the thing - he and Sam get cursed and wake up in the morning in the wrong body - Sam in Dean's, Dean in Sam's, and Dean has this itch, this hunger, this salivation, that won't go away. He can't stomach a burger or a steak or meat because it just makes everything worse, but life's life and a job's a job, so they keep working.
Canaan by claudiapriscus
Dark Side of the Moon AU. Outside POV: Two bodies found in a motel room in a small town. The sheriff wishes she'd never gotten involved. The M.E. wants to pretend it never happened. Two vigilantes are left wondering how a simple plan can go so wrong.
Heaven Without You by Mousme
Tag/coda/thing to 5.16. Sam gets kidnapped by hunters who have nothing good in mind for him. Cue Dean to the rescue. Hurt!Sam.
drabbles by checkthemargins
Dark Side of the Moon drabbles.
The Lord Taketh Away by K Hanna Korossy
Swan Song missing scenes and tag: And Dean gave his blessing.
Sammy's Got a Lot of Things To Do Tonight by familybizness
The night before Detroit, Sam has a change of heart.
These Days Mercy Cuts So Deep by Faye Dartmouth
Dean still keeps his promise. Post 5.22.
Back from the Dead by clair beaubien
Post-5.22. Sam is back but hasn't told Dean. Outsider POV.
(untitled) by
winyumi
Sam+Dean, post 5.22 hurt/comfort.
Stand Down Son, Start Resting Easy by
kettle_o_fish
Sam is so terrified of his nightmares post-hell that he decides that he just won't sleep. Ever. Yeah. That's going to end well.
if we never meet again by sea salt
5.22 Coda. Dean wants an ending, but there were never really any guarantees.
In Sorrow Shalt by 1shot
At the end of the Apocalypse, the angel Castiel wings away from Dean Winchester's passenger seat and flings himself toward Heaven. Spoilers to 5.22.
That Thing With Feathers by Loki's Scribe
Sam isn't so certain he should have been raised from Hell. Castiel tries to convince him otherwise.
And the Angels Sang a Chorus of "Going Down, Going Down, Going Down Now" by
ignipes
After the apocalypse is averted, the angels of the Lord return to Heaven for a reunion that is holy and joyous and righteous and really fucking boring.
post-it notes from the end of the world by
electrumqueen
5.22 AU where Castiel stays human and ends up road-tripping by himself in post-apocalypse America.
We Don't Need Fanfare by
standing_fic
Sam+Dean+Castiel, post season 5.
Nighthawks by
twoskeletons
Post-5x22. "The first time Cas pops up in the passenger seat, Sam curses and the car jerks left."
The Way Back by
rainylemons
AU in which Dean gets between Lucifer and Cas, preventing Castiel’s death and eventual return to full-blooded angelhood. In the following months, a mostly human Cas gets a job at Taco Bell, Dean recovers from wounds given to him by Lucifer, and a silent, shell-shocked Sam wanders in from the cold.
The Dead Dean Clause by
vichan
Sam drinks himself insane, Dean is drunk and belligerent, and Castiel learns how to lie. But it's still happy. Really.
but this is a world of sweets and sours by
faege
When Sam is gone, Dean has nightmares.
A Hole in the Floor of Heaven, A Gap In the Roof of Hell by icelily01
Did you know there's a hole in the roof of hell?
Bring Me the Disco King by
mimblexwimble
This is how he kills you after you’re dead.
I Tell You by
tahirire
Outsider POV. A couple of guys walk into a bar ...
The Rules by
familybizness
Crazy Sam is crazy. Angry Dean is angry. They're gettin' by.
Before Your Time Has Run Astray by this-ism-that-ism
It doesn't matter how far or deep he buries himself, his brother always sniffs him out. Post Swan Song, Adam fic.