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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 get better soon by sharkfish (9135, E) – an au wherein while on their third date, Cas has a seizure and Dean hangs out with him in the hospital. 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 48: Hurt/Comfort appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

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? 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 46: Trueform Castiel 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-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 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-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? 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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-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-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? 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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-eight of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome back author CBFirestarter to discuss fics involving BDSM (or Bondage, Dominant, Submissive/Sadism, Masochism). Fics include CBFirestarter’s War Wounds, I Wanna Get Outside (Of Me) by emwebb17, Beg Pretty For Me by kittimau, and “Yes, Sir” by Redamber79, 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. Our Guest – CBFirestarter You can find all of CB’s Destiel works on AO3 under CBFirestarter. CB’s other BDSM fics include: Willing & Able (74,671, E) Here Kitty, Kitty (2772, E) Cage Your Cock (6384, E) Cuff Him (4724, E) Custom Piece (4807, E) Different Kind of Therapy (8997, E) – with TrenchcoatBaby Waiting on a Signal (90,777, E) – with TrenchcoatBaby Whiplash (131,655 (wip), E) – with TrenchcoatBaby Featured fics War Wounds by CBFirestarter Published 2019/20, total 77k words, E Surviving the war had been one of the hardest things Dean had ever done. Coming home from the war is proving to be even harder. Lost and adrift, he feels like he’s drowning. When he happens upon a horse farm looking for help it might just be the lifeline he’s been looking for. When Cas meets the new farm hand he sees the same injured look in those eyes he’s seen time and again in the horses he’s rescued. Can he break through to Dean the way he has with his horses? Teach him to trust, to surrender, to connect. Can he break down Dean’s defenses without destroying his own? Maybe with a little hope and a little rope they can find a way through together. I Wanna Get Outside (Of Me) by emwebb17Published for DCBB 2015, 143k words, EArt by esper-aroon Dean is a novice in the dom/sub world asked by his employer as a desperate last resort to be a sub for his recluse of a brother, Castiel. Castiel is a diagnosed OCD suffering from PTSD and agoraphobia, mysophobia, and dystychiphobia. Needless to say—he’s a mess who hasn’t stepped out of his home in literally seven years. The only times Gabriel can see traces of the way his brother used to be is when he feels in control—specifically when he has control over a sub. However, due to his idiosyncrasies and paranoia, keeping a sub around has been impossible. Enter Dean, who’s not a very traditional submissive, to try his hand at subbing for the hermit. Beg Pretty For Me by kittimauPublished 2020, 5600 words, E Team Free Will won, Dean and Cas are in love, and all is right with the world.          “Cas…” His eyes flutter closed, mind slipping into the warm, pleasant haze of that special place, the one that allows him release, relief. Peace. Heart pounding in his chest, he fights the temptation to touch himself through the delicate material because Cas hasn’t told him to yet and he wants to be good.           “I want to hear you say it, Dean.”           “Fuck…” He swallows thickly. “Yeah. I-I feel beautiful.” “Yes, Sir” by Redamber79Published 2020, 6015 words, E Dean’s earned himself a spanking, but keeps losing the count. Cas decides it’s time to up the ante for his punishment. Other BDSM Fics Thanks to all our friends in PB Discord for being so generous with recommendations! Gabriel’s Gift by CassiopeiaMercutio (5418, E) Take the Lead by JinxedAmbitions (66,586, E) Playing with Fire by anyrei and queerwerewolf (116,432, E) Rooftops by Taybay14 (66,837, E) Fire and Ice by Castielslostwings (189,629, E) Four Letter Word For Intercourse by bendingsignpost (194,739, E) SextersAnon.com by Unforth (169,136, E) Sweet Boy by mishaminion69, sydkn3e (195,727, E) String Theory by NadiaHart (40,428, E) Standing There by Anonymous (37,680, E) Cas and Dean’s Excellent Kink-venture by Chasingrabbits & thepinupchemist (26,622, E) To the Edge and Back by wannaliveindeansdimples (5337, E) A Change of Scene by SurlyCat (7606, E) Damn Fine Ride by Cimorene105 (8054, E) The Scening Route to the Heart by MashiarasDream (14,565, E) Surrender by ThePornFairy (97,080, E) Right to Lose Control by prosopopeya (8498, E) Pink and Blue by jemariel (4934, E) If You Hurt Me, That’s Okay, Baby by blue_jack (31,673, E) Take Me Deeper by Unforth (2391, E) a delight for the soul by sharkfish (24,386, E) heart-shaped spoon by sharkfish (2081, E) the answer by sharkfish (3089, E) Impaled by ThePornFairy (5329, E) Version 2.0 by Elizabeth1985 (75,937, E) A Little Patience by riseofthefallenone (288,620, E) Some Kind of Courtship by Annie D (16,732, E) Fire and the Flood by nhpw (32,355, E) Wanna Be Your Soldier by Anonymous (5278, E) I Shall Believe by dothraki_shieldmaiden (80,745, E) Weak by Petrichor_Amber (5532, E) Kinetics by kittenbot (106,440, E) I Can Make You Scared by Dangerousnotbroken (136,333, E) Protect and Serve by jupiter_james (205,198, E) Let it Snow by KreweOfImp (301,586, E) The Hands That Bind Me by Zombiecat (56,287, E) Orpheus by sysrae (84,007, E) See Me by MandalaRose (2614, E) The Escape Artist by vipjuly (95,780,E) Remember Me After the Storm by Desirae (47,424, E) Russian to the Altar by MalMuses (144,273, E) The Accidental Bull Flip by MalMuses (13,603, E) Coffee, Tea or Me? by MalMuses (23,705, E) Tag analysis This chart was created by scraping all Castiel/Dean Winchester fic metadata where the tags included either “BDSM” and or “Dom/sub”, then wrangling them to account for differences in the tags (eg the Dom Castiel count includes Dom Castiel, Dom Cas, Dominant Castiel, Dom!Cas, etc). Mouse over the bars to see which tag it represents. You can click the “Full Screen”button in the bottom right corner to see the full chart. (Ellen is a Tableau novice but enjoying mucking around with it) 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 BDSM 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 28: BDSM appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.

Welcome to episode twenty-six of the Mixtape Book Club Podcast. In this episode, Ellen and Mal welcome author Nickelkeep to discuss fics involving Witches and Familiars. Fics include Nickelkeep’s Leviathan series, Mail Order Familiar by Amethystaris and BlueMasquerade, and Familiar Man by bendingsignpost, among others. You can find our Mixtape Book Club Ao3 collection here, containing the stories we’ve discussed on the podcast so far. A transcript is available for this episode, 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 – nickelkeep You can find all of nickel’s Destiel works on ao3 under nickelkeep. You can also find them on twitter as nickelkeep. Another witch/familiar fic we discuss: Something So Magic (5176 words, T) SPN Quarantine Zine Volume 3 will be available from December 20th, 2021! Make sure to follow on twitter or on tumblr for all the updates. Featured fics Leviathans series by nickelkeepPublished 2020, total 19k words, E Where Angels Fear to Tread (7460 words) My Heart Above My Head (5995) Fools Rush In (5726) Barrow, Alaska has come to be known as the top of the world. People come from far and wide to say that they’ve been as far north as possible without going to the North Pole. Barrow only has one major law that’s strictly enforced. Don’t be outside after the sun goes down. Cas has lived here his whole life, and now runs the Raven’s Nest, a Bar and Gathering Place for his neighbors. On the last day before the town plummets into darkness for nearly two months, a stranger arrives in his bar, and is unable to find shelter before night falls. When Cas lets the man stay, things start to change, and despite the dark, there may be a new light. Mail Order Familiar by Amethystaris and BlueMasqueradePublished for DCBB 2019, 62k words, MArt by Hitori Alouette Dean Winchester was a Familiar meant for the wide-open spaces of the frontier. An ad in the paper combined with increasing pressure from his grandfather to sign a contract with a Witch of Samuel’s choice was just the motivation Dean needed to leave the big city behind. What he expects to find is a year of hard work and rough living cleansing the land of magics that corrupted it centuries ago. What he doesn’t expect is that the Witch waiting for him just might be exactly what he has been looking for his whole life. Castiel Angelus is cautiously optimistic that the Familiar he’s agreeing to work with, sight unseen, will be a good fit for his power. He’s chosen to work on the frontier in order to escape his demanding family and their unceasing ambitions. He finds that Dean’s compatibility is beyond his wildest dream. Their bonds, both magical and personal, will be tested to the limits as they encounter the source of the corruption and seek to defeat it, before it’s too late. Familiar Man by bendingsignpostPublished for DCBB 2021, 65k words, MArt by Hitori Alouette For years, Castiel has focused on his medical degree over his magic before ultimately (and quietly) combining the two. As a natural born witch, he has an innate connection to magic. Or rather, he did. With that connection strained to the point of breaking without the help of an animal familiar to center him, Castiel’s mojo has all but worn out, and he has yet to find anything close to a match. To top it off, a crossroads demon won’t stop pursuing him for a pact, but Castiel would rather die without magic than sell his soul. As his connection continues to fizzle out, he uses all but the last dregs of his power to cast a newly crafted spell that should, theoretically, lead him to a suitable familiar. And without enough magic to cast it again, whatever animal he finds is the one he has to keep. Other Witch and Familiar Fics The Weight of a Promise by saltnhalo (5,939, T) – Witch Dean Such Familar Magic by saltnhalo (26,279, E) – Witch Cas Unfamiliar by riseofthefallenone (29,252, E) – Witch Cas Magic Quarantine Ride by goldenraeofsun (9,995, M) – Witch Cas I’ve got ninety-nine problems (but a witch ain’t one) by Shelobs_web (3,554, G) – Witch Cas Bluebells by Hollyblue2 (6,188, T) – Witch Dean Wild Touch by QuillsandInk (13,000, E) – Witch Cas Voco Familiarem by Zation (54,068, E) – Witch Dean The Gift by xHaruka17x (8,301, T) – Witch Cas Nepeta Cataria by ThursdaysWaywardWriter (4,084, T) – Witch Cas Unbound by through_shadows_falling (85,463, E) – Witch Cas You Cast, I Charge by SomethingBlue42 (42,452, E) – Witch Dean Familiar Shelter by Destielshipper4Cas (8,814, T) – Witch Dean Moonflower by K_K_Tibal (18,137, T) – Witch Cas Where The Cracks Form by jupiter_james (42,422, E) – Witch Cas Cursed or Not by Ltleflrt (115,223, E) – Witch Cas Felix in Aeternum by EllenofOz (23,837 (wip), E) – Witch Cas 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. (We just wanted our logo on a mug!) What’s your favorite witch & familiar 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 26: Witch and Familiar appeared first on Mixtape Book Club.