Happy Saturday, everyone! Two stories, one sad, one sweet - we recommend to reading them in the order given!

Sam/Dean

Hard to Come By
sevenfists | Sam/Dean | R.
There are some things it's just not worth talking about.
Ow ow ow! Vivid, realistic and kind of nasty, but beautifully written, with a keen ear for the internal voice of the POV character.

Reality Dosing
laurificus | Sam/Dean | R. | Spoilers for 714.
Dean's laughter has made him greedy, made him recklessly desperate for all the necessary, hidden parts of his brother he hasn't seen in so long.
The affection between Sam and Dean shines through here, warm and happy and ... sparkly. Very nicely done, understated and delightful.

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Sam/Dean

Last Day on Earth
candle_beck Sam/Dean | NC-17.
A list of things to do if you only have one day to live, presented in inconvenient non-list form.
The author here picks you up by the scruff of the neck and throws you full-tilt into the action, and it just doesn't let up. This story is heart-wrenching, alarming and arousing in equal measure.

Sittin Back
arabella_hope Sam/Dean | G.
Dean's got a thing for Wednesdays, see.
This just makes me smile so hard. It's a little snippet of a story, Sam and Dean when they're older, sharing a life that is still recognizable, and filled with love. Just lovely.

Basorexia
fantamae | NC-17 | See summary: angel-imposed amnesia.
In which Cas does not understand the meaning of "gift", Dean has selective amnesia about kissing his brother, and Sam is confused as hell.
Sam’s bewilderment and growing enjoyment of Dean’s kisses make this story engaging—and the sex is both sweet and hot.

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After All (The Evermore Remix)
marciaelena | Sam/Dean | R | Character deaths (not sad!)
After all is said and done, what else is there?
This really ISN'T sad, as the author promises, but it is for all that extremely moving - a different take on Sam and Dean, together, in their shared heaven. The memories of the past and the promises for the future are WONDERFUL. This will bring a (happy) tear to your eye, nevertheless. This is a remix, and the original story is also enormously worth reading. Two for the price of one!

Peace in Our Time
poisontaster | Sam/Dean | PG-13.
It always surprises him how cold the ocean is, especially when this is California.
A shorter fic, but every word is the right word and every word is in its right place! This is incandescent with emotion, cinematic in its description, and just lovely in every way.

The Day The World Stopped Turning
amber1960 | PG13 | S8 spoilers
Season 8 - both Winchesters are hurting and comfort seems far away. Sam has to win Dean back from where he is trapped in a strange nightmare.
This illustrated fic is both suspenseful and emotional. Dean’s hurt and sadness are powerfully evoked, and Sam’s determination to look for his brother and save him this time equally powerful.

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Sam/Dean

Come on With The Rain
deirdre_c Sam/Dean | NC-17.
Finally, a shower big enough for two Winchesters.
Okay, so this is pretty pornographic, but in such a delightful way - the writer really gives the sensory experience of having a great shower after a long time without! This is really intimate and caring hot sex, rather than whatever the other kind is. Highly recommended!

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To Teach the Human Heart the Knowledge of Itself
apreludetoanend JA/JP | R | AU.
Every spring, while thousands of other college and grad students flock to sunny beaches or head home to do laundry, Jensen gives his time to a performing arts group which aims to raise money and arts awareness in school aged children. Each year, the group spends spring break together on a different deserted college campus rehearsing and performing a play, letting local schools observe both the process and the final product, and raising money and encouraging participation in the arts in the local community. Jensen's about to finish grad school; this is his seventh and final year with the program, and performing the lead role opposite his best friend Chris might just be the highlight of his year—that is, until he arrives to find Chris missing in action, and some guy named Jared taking his place.
This fic excels at sparse and witty dialogue full of subtext that creates a realistic and slow build-up to romance. Great world building that captures theater life and a wonderful cast of side characters rounds out a well-written, entertaining and emotionally fulfilling read.

Nothing More Needed
mekina | NC-17 | Incest, obviously. Also chubby!Dean and belly kink.
Sam and Dean slow down, and Dean gains a little weight. Sam doesn’t mind at all..
This is both phenomenally hot and sweet and incredibly funny. An awesome read.

I Loved You First
pinkwithoutplot | NC - 17 | UST Dean/Sam, Dean/OMC, underage prostitution, mild violence, hint of cross-dressing
Sam stumbles upon something he doesn't know how to deal with, but he's used to complicated when it comes to Dean.
This is good old-fashioned unresolved sexual tension with a healthy dose of kinks you never knew you wanted and enough angst to leave you uneasy. Complex and subtle and unbelievably hot.

Now We’re Here
deandatsgay | NC-17 | Abuse (sexual/emotional/mental), age difference, age swap, conditioning, coercion, dark!Sam, dirty talk, dub-con, exhibitionism, masturbation, manipulation, older!Sam, public sex, rape/non-con, underage, younger!Dean.
Fill for the spnkink-meme prompt: Age reversal -- Sam is twenty, Dean is sixteen. Sam gets off on making Dean do things he's not comfortable with, and uses his size and strength to punish Dean if he doesn't obey. So when he orders Dean to put a hand down his pants and start pleasuring himself in an alley, where anyone passing could see him, Dean does what he says, despite wanting desperately to say no.
As dark and disturbing as the warnings indicate; a great response to the prompt.

Run It All Over, The One I Never Tried, When I'm Bad, Unless I Can't Resist
runawaydreamer | NC-17 |
Run It All Over: When you live a life like theirs, chasing tail isn't always an option. But sometimes you just want someone to touch your dick, and your brother’s hand is as good as any. The One I Never Tried: Monster guts are a mood killer for most people. When Dean still wants some action, though, it's a good thing the Winchesters aren't most people. When I'm Bad: A sleazy comment from a guy at a bar has Dean curious. God only knows the last time a curious Dean ended them up in anything but trouble. Unless I Can't Resist: There are a few universal concepts in the world. One, Sam figures, is love. Another, porn. He knows Dean will loudly sing the praises of latter. It's the former he's not so sure of.
A gorgeous series of successive fics that are as emotional as they are hot. Spectacular Sam POV and delightfully voiced brotherly banter create a story that convincingly shows the progression from emotional dependence to physical intimacy. This fic is full of erotic detail and shines with Sam's passion and love for Dean.