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Supernatural

gen

A Utility Belt and Everything (PG-13) (~2,500)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Brotherly hurt/comfort written so well you will swear it's lifted from an episode. Hell, in a lot of ways, it's written better than an episode.

Sam/Dean

and it all comes back 'round again (R) (1,900 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Perfectly and hotly evokes S1 Winchesters.
Back Country Roadmap (explicit) (3,198 words)
Author's summary: Hell, if Sam had earned his happy ending, Dean had earned his too.
Thalia's thoughts: The lighthearted, horny, blunt, cursey Dean voice is ridiculously perfect.
Bound to Be a Better Ride than What You’ve Got Planned (PG-13) (1,721 words)
Author's summary: These wonderful things are the things we’ll remember all through our lives.
Thalia's thoughts: Snow fights and hot cocoa, set early-mid S6. Yeah, it's schmoopy, but it doesn't cross the line into self-indulgent, in my opinion.
Burdens to Bear and its sequel, Burdens to Hold (NC-17) (~8,600 words total)
Author's summary: Sometimes, he gets Sam drunk.
Thalia's thoughts: So very richly written, it will knock you onto the floor with its hotness.
Caught Me On the Loose (Adult) (1,521 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Ain't nothing like a well-written PWP.
Get over your hill and see (PG-13) (1,840 words)
Author's summary: Sam watches panic rip its way across Dean's face like a line of salt scattered, eyes huge, glassy, green.
Thalia's thoughts: I don't usually like pre-series, but this is just so fucking well-written. Guh.
Matchmakers (NC-17) (5,230 words)
Author's summary: It's Sam's birthday, and Dean's determined to get him laid.
Thalia's thoughts: Lesbians made them do it! Impala sex! Awesome all around!

Supernatural/CW RPF

Jared/Jensen

--- that he will (pg-13) (2,406 words)
Author's summary: jared is patient. he nearly cracks, but he is patient.
Thalia's thoughts: I admire this fic from a writer's perspective, although I'm sure non-writers can appreciate it as well, because that's how well-written it is.
All In (NC-17) (5,500 words)
Author's summary: Jensen and Jared make a bet. Jensen loses but everybody wins. PWP.
Thalia's thoughts: Okay, now, I generally don't like established relationship fics, and I generally don't like plugs in fic, but SOMEHOW this is hot as hell. The author sets it up with the poker scene and just coasts into ridiculously hot sex and banter and OH MY GOD.
Any Given Thursday (adult) (no length given)
Author's summary: [None given.]
Thalia's thoughts: What I wouldn't pay to go to a stitch n bitch at Jared's house on Thanksgiving. And that's just one tiny bit of the story, which is really quite nice overall. The narrative voice is well-done, and the sex is smokin'. The sequel is great as well.
Bed, Bath and Beyond (adult-ish) (4,500 words)
Author's summary: Jensen has trouble picking out sheets.
Thalia's thoughts: So cute. So well-written. And so domestic, but without being in your face or OOC. Heart.
The Bitch Of It Is... (M) (19,114 words)
Author's summary: An on-set incident leaves Jensen with the ability to hear Jared’s thoughts. Unfortunately for him, there’s no ‘off’ switch.
Thalia's thoughts: OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS TROPE. And it's so, so well done here; the characterization is effortlessly believable.
Blame Game (NC-17) (~4,800 words)
Author's summary: The kink? All Jared's fault.
Thalia's thoughts: This kink usually makes me laugh inappropriately at best, squick at worst. But. This story turned me the hell on, not gonna lie. That's how well-crafted it is.
Bottoms Up (NC-17) (no length given)
Author's summary: There are things Jared knows. Jensen isn't one of them.
Thalia's thoughts: It is so real it hurts.
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Crushing on a Douche (no rating given) (no length given)
Author's summary: Chad’s not exactly a douche-douche. He’s actually a closet douche, the same way he’s a closet homosexual, and he’s only a douche about the weirdest things, like his dogs being alpha males and his manhood being an alpha male and all this stuff Jared never really thought about before he met Chad.
Thalia's thoughts: This story is really... masculine? Caustic? Douche-tastic? Smarmy? Smirky? These sound like insults. They're most definitely not.
The Death of Jensen Ackles (PG-15) (10,300 words)
Author's summary: Jensen and Jared are friends-with-benefits until something happens that changes everything.
Thalia's thoughts: Tightly written, great Jensen, realistic romance that will still make your heart go pitter pat.
Don't Fight With Your Pillow (NC-17) (14,053 words)
Author's summary: Jensen breaks his arm, Jared is a mother hen, and everything ends in sex.
Thalia's thoughts: Great UST. And you'd never guess it was co-written, which is an accomplishment.
Enough (NC-17) (no length given)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Yeah, there's no safeword, but other than that, this story is fucking perfect.
Exactly This Far (NC-17) (no length given)
Author's summary: Established relationship porn. Rough, too. Slightly Dom!Jared.
Thalia's thoughts: Gorgeous porn with interestingly-articulated feelings. AKA: PERFECTION.
Farther Away from Where We Are (NC-17) (17,842 words)
Author's summary: In which Jensen goes to Texas and gets drunk all the time, and wishes he were Prometheus, because then his poor dead liver would grow back every night. Also, eventually there is J2.
Thalia's thoughts: This will make you warm inside. Well-written 'realizing you're in love with your best friend' story, plus Chadnanigans.
Focus (NC-17) (~10K words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: I love love love fics where they're straight and have to deal with their lizard brains wanting each other, and this is a stunningly hot, well-written example of the best. Plus, Jeff Morgan as deus ex machina FTW.
Fragile (adult) (1,831 words)
Author's summary: It's the toughest work Jensen's ever done.
Thalia's thoughts: Method acting'll kill ya, and here's why.
Gravity (R) (4,605 words)
Author's summary: Future fic! Where in Jared is cast on a hit show on one of the Big Three, and Jensen is a picky auteur.
Thalia's thoughts: Dialogue! And, idk, this feels real without feeling heavy.
Happy Birthday, Old Man (NC-17) (2,500 words)
Author's summary: Jensen looks up, finally finding Jared watching him carefully from the other side of the bed. "Happy birthday," he grins. "I was dumb and got in a cake."
Thalia's thoughts: Perfectly sweet.
Happy Holly Days (R) (c. 2,700 words)
Author's summary: It’s too cold, too wet and too early. Why did Jensen get out of bed?
Thalia's thoughts: If this fic can't cheer you up, nothing can.
Home Improvement (PG-13) (~1,600)
Author's summary: Jared likes fixing things that are broken.
Thalia's thoughts: Quiet and sweet and perfect.
Home Steady (PG-13) (<8,000 words)
Author's summary: Jared buys a house, and Jensen makes it a home.
Thalia's thoughts: It's the sensory details that really make this hit home. I don't have anything near to a domesticity kink, but I still think this is yum.
I'll Bring the Pillows aka FORT PADACKLES or TEXAS/TEXAS (teen) (2,368 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Well-written, humorous, sexy, and did I mention well-written? Because it is. And will stir feelings for Texas--whether love or hate, IDK, but feelings, nonetheless.
In Case Of Emergency (R) (~1,000 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: THIS is my kind of domestic kink. Intimacy, banter, hilarity, reality.
It Isn't Where You Hang Your Keys (teen) (4,500 words)
Author's summary: Jensen spends a lot of time in hotel rooms.
Thalia's thoughts: It's just so well-written. And strikes a familiar chord if you've ever felt transient.
Jared Padalecki vs the Internet (PG-13) (~2k words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: So, so funny. I could wish so hard for this to be true.
Just so I can lay claim to your body (R) (~5,000 words)
Author's summary: Everyone’s seen all of Jensen – even the new girl! – except Jared. Well. That’s about to change.
Thalia's thoughts: The dialogue will SLAY YOU.
L.A. Story (NC-17) (4,144 words)
Author's summary: Jensen's kind of clueless.
Thalia's thoughts: This story's amazing on a couple levels. But what sticks out for me is how fallible yet loveable Jensen is.
Lingering in the Golden Gleam (NC-17) (21,000)
Author's summary: On New Year's Eve ten years after the end of Supernatural, Jared goes to sleep in Los Angeles and wakes up in Vancouver, in bed with Jensen Ackles. And they've got kids.
Thalia's thoughts: This is one of my top five J2 fics of all time, no joke. I must've read it a dozen times by now. You'll love domestic!Jensen, because he's still wry and smart, and confused!Jared is endearing even while you want to smack him upside the head. Fantastic story.
More Than You Know (R) (3,770 words)
Author's summary: Jared and Jensen go on a roadtrip.
Thalia's thoughts: Sparse second-person Jared that describes a mood, a theme, a summer so perfectly, it leaves you aching.
Moving Forward in Reverse (teen) (7,317 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Funny, sweet, and well-paced look at the future.
no burden is he, to bear (we’ll get there) (R) (no length given)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Just a small, eloquent showing of one inception of a relationship.
Not By Half (NC-17) (2,600 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: A fabulous Jensen.
Nothing Says I Love You Like a Punch in the Face (NC-17) (2,800 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Um. Well. This is one of those stories that shows that sometimes, things that are hot in fic are not hot in real life. But are still insanely hot in fic, and you know what? That's okay.
of the noble disposition is lifelong (R) (3,500 words)
Author's summary: On December 5, 2007, Jensen gets kicked out of his network-subsidized apartment. Jared takes him in.
Thalia's thoughts: Tackles the spaces left by the writers' strike with brilliant prose. Feels much more significant than a normal 3500 words.
The Other Side (PG) (~2,100 words)
Author's summary: Jared wasn't really worried, the first time his dogs met Jensen, because, well. His dogs pretty much loved everyone.
Thalia's thoughts: DOGS. And J2. And DOGS. This, imo, is the best story in the series.
Point of no return (adult) (~740 words)
Author's summary: Jared has a question.
Thalia's thoughts: Packs a porny, schmoopy punch in very few words.
Point Of No Return (NC-17) (no length given)
Author's summary: Sometimes they hook up. It's not supposed to mean anything.
Thalia's thoughts: Well-executed porn with a dollop of schmoop.
Quintessence (R) (3,860 words)
Author's summary: This is what makes him what he is.
Thalia's thoughts: This story is so beautifully written it made me a little ill. Made me never want to write again, because nothing could ever come close. Made me... unable to describe how beautiful its writing is. Just. Guh. Love.
Routine (PG) (1,532 words)
Author's summary: Morning in the Padalecki-Ackles household.
Thalia's thoughts: This is simply nice. And I don't mean that in any negative way whatsoever. Simple and true.
Serious (NC-17) (4,000 words)
Author's summary: The thing was, Jared was made of steel.
Thalia's thoughts: Worth it for the opening monologue alone, but then there's banter and schmoop and hot sex. BONUS.
Special Circumstances Apply (R) (2,989 words)
Author's summary: Jensen, Jared, and a guitar lesson. Etc.
Thalia's thoughts: Cute and hot and Christmasy.
Standing On The Outside Looking In (PG-13) (6,162 words)
Author's summary: The journey of Jared and Jensen, through the eyes of an outsider during their last two years of filming.
Thalia's thoughts: Will make you go 'awwww' in the best sort of way.
Sweet Talk (no rating given) (3,207 words)
Author's summary: Jensen found the first candy heart stuck to the handle of his trailer door with a wad of Scotch tape. U R CUTE, it announced, in its quiet purple way.
Thalia's thoughts: So cute. ♥
Swings And Roundabouts (~61,000 words) (NC-17)
Author's summary: "Five minutes after we met I wanted to get my hands on you."
Thalia's thoughts: That is a wholly inadequate summary, lol. This is an epic non-AU that, if you like, angst, will be perfect for you. And if you don't, well--I don't like angst but I loved this story anyways. And not just for the Chris Pine reference. ;)
Trickle Down to Our Goodbyes (G) (~5,500 words)
Author's summary: Jared is anxious about the future. Jensen makes breakfast.
Thalia's thoughts: Incredibly schmoopy, and incredibly well-written. It will make you so warm inside you'll never want to leave.
The Truth About Heaven (adult) (~20,550 words)
Author's summary: As Supernatural nears the end of its run, Jared and Jensen have careers and relationships waiting for them. Trouble is, all they want is each other, and a string of quiet epiphanies changes everything.
Thalia's thoughts: This story tells just enough to offset the sometimes stark show. And the characters are so strongly human. Quiet is a great descriptor, but doesn't mean it's anything but powerful. Subtle and phenomenal.
Try Not To Breathe (NC-17) (6,650 words)
Author's summary: Jensen always crushes on straight boys. Jared always flirts. Jensen thinks too much. Jared doesn’t really think at all.
Thalia's thoughts: Jensen's internal conflict is beautifully done, and truly resonates.
The Ultimate Gay Test or Whether Or Not To Lick Jensen Ackles (PG-13) (no length given) and its sequel The Ultimate Gay Test 2 or the Padalecki Plan of Penetration (NC-17) (~20,900 words)
Author's summary: It's not as if Jared's gay. He thinks. It's just that Jensen's so goddamn pretty.
Thalia's thoughts: I LOVE stories that touch on the sexuality question, and this one is lighthearted (incredibly, lol) but still feels real. And then incredibly hot. Like, incredibly. And silly and sweet and awesome.
We can make origami with the kids for a while (PG) (3,384 words)
Author's summary: In which Chad has kids and they need babysitting.
Thalia's thoughts: I don't usually like kidfic, but this one is hilarious and schmoopy and perfect. Probably helps that they're Chad's kids, not the Js'? IDK.
Whoops (PG) (1,400 words)
Author's summary: Jared finds a wedding ring when 'borrowing' a pair of Jensen's socks. Confusion reigns.
Thalia's thoughts: It's like one of those dessert shots at Applebee's.
You Break It, You Bought It, And Other Rules to Live By (NC-17) (no length given)
Author's summary: Rules were meant to be broken.
Thalia's thoughts: Well-written romance, but what really stands out is the truly southern tone.
You're Like Perfection (NC-17) (1,167 words)
Author's summary: Soccer and soccer shorts turn Jensen and Jared on, respectively. "Perfect" is up for debate.
Thalia's thoughts: Hot, then schmoopy in the best way.

Jared/Jensen AU

A Certain Smile (NC-17) (57K words)
Author's summary: It's 1958. Jared is the high school superstar: all-around athlete, straight-A student, and one half of the most popular couple in town. Jensen is the teen rebel, all motorcycles, hot rods, and rock ‘n’ roll. When Jared’s life veers closer to the edge, he finds Jensen waiting for him there. The collision is inevitable.
Thalia's thoughts: Now, as a rule, I don't like high school AUs. And this one is full of the same things that make it high school-- cliques, sports, first times, parents, etc. But it is a mature and thoughtful penning of all these things. Not to mention hot.
adventures in puppysitting (adult) (~12,000 words)
Author's summary: Jensen knows how to have fun. That isn’t a crime. But when all that fun gets him into a sticky situation, he knows it’s about time to grow up. It shouldn’t be too hard. All he has to do is find Nemo.
Thalia's thoughts: I love dogs, so I'm a little biased, but this is a cute, well put together fic.
Along the Road to Anywhere (PG-13) (21,812 words)
Author's summary: There’s an old man in east Texas named Jared Padalecki. Every night, he tells the story of his life to 100 or so strangers. It’s not true, never the same story twice, though there are parts that stay the same, give or take a few embellishments. That doesn’t matter much when he’s up there talking. He’ll make you believe. / Jensen sits in the audience, front row, and waits for the show to begin.
Thalia's thoughts: So, listen, I maybe have a bit of personal love of stories about age and memory and death. So. Yeah. Read this, and cry. Happy tears, but. Tears.
And call me in the morning (R) (~19,500)
Author's summary: On his first day at work in a new hospital, Jensen finds that his biggest concerns revolve around not looking like a psychotic hobo, deciding which coworker(s) he wants to sleep with, and figuring out a way to stop badgers having sex in his house.
Thalia's thoughts: Will have you laughing from, oh, the second line. And won't let up.
And I Ponder Where My Stapler's Gone (PG-13) (5,821 words)
Author's summary: Jared's obviously pining away. Jensen's clearly miserable. It's a match made in codependent heaven. A cubicle romance in which Misha makes matches, cons his coworkers, and refines his plans for global domination.
Thalia's thoughts: The humor is spastic and perfectly timed, which seems contradictory but just trust me. This is a Misha I wish really really hard actually existed.
And It's a Whole New Ball Game (adult) (14,821 words)
Author's summary: "Don't tell me about the world. Not today. It's springtime and they're knocking baseball around fields where the grass is damp and green in the morning and the kids are trying to hit the curve ball." - Pete Hamill
Thalia's thoughts: Skillfully paced, great characters, a nice read. And I don't even like baseball.
At First Sight (PG) (7,945 words)
Author's summary: Once upon a time, a stable boy loved a prince who'd never seen him. Who also happened to be his best friend.
Thalia's thoughts: HEARTS IN MY EYES. It's just perfectly, sweetly done.
The Best Thing I Ever Ate (NC-17) (14,500 words)
Author's summary: Food is love.
Thalia's thoughts: Beautifully written, so wonderfully romantic you will clutch your pearls, and brilliantly illustrates how food is so inexorably wound into our lives, into moments big and small and everything in between.
The Billionaire's Bidding (mature) (>30,000 words)
Author's summary: When idle, slacking billionaire’s son Jensen Ackles lends a helping hand to his old childhood friend, he gets a lot more than he’s bargained for.
Thalia's thoughts: Fake-boyfriends trope is one of my diehard faves, and I have a not-so-secret love of romance novels. So this story might as well have a bow on it.
But We'll Always Have Our Vending Machines (NC-17) (20,800 words)
Author's summary: Jensen is the new math teacher at Stimson High. On his first day, he meets Jared Padalecki, an English teacher with a killer smile and a little too much time on his hands. Jared is pretty much perfect except for one thing: Jensen has no idea if they’re flirting or just friends.
Thalia's thoughts: It's basically a schmoopfest, but the dialogue is excellently written, and that's what turns my crank.
Butterflies and Hurricanes (adult) (13,000 words)
Author's summary: Genetically-enhanced psychic assassins. And also schmoop.
Thalia's thoughts: HFS the premise is amazing. And the pacing keeps it awesome.
By All Means, Rome (NC-17) (~28,000 words)
Author's summary: Jared Padalecki is an American living in Rome and writing for a celebrity gossip magazine. One night he rescues a stranger off the street who turns out to be mega-star Jensen Ackles, two-time Oscar winner and notorious recluse. Jared thinks he can trick Jensen into giving him the story of a lifetime. Will he succeed? Or will twenty-four hours spent together in Rome change Jared’s life story forever? An AU based on the classic film Roman Holiday.
Thalia's thoughts: You will fall in love with Rome while Jared falls in love with Jensen.
Designs on You (NC-17) (26,500 words)
Author's summary: Jared is Jensen's toy, but he longs to be so much more. With the help of true love and a little bit of magic, he just might get his wish.
Thalia's thoughts: Cracktastic premise, flawless execution. Just read it.
A Divine Affair (NC-17) (5,000 words)
Author's summary: Jared thinks Jensen is practically perfect in every way, but his new boyfriend has a pretty major secret. And crazy followers.
Thalia's thoughts: Funny and adorable.
Dork Reign: A Tale of Geek Love (PG) (4,500+ words)
Author's summary: The tale of a comic geek, his matchmaker friends, and the tall, hot guy who can't stand the sight of him.
Thalia's thoughts: I don't even really like comic books, so I probably don't get half the jokes, but I STILL love this story. It's snappy and cute.
Elysian Fields (NC-17) (24,500 words)
Author's summary: My prompt was: Cattle Rancher, Convenient Wife.
Thalia's thoughts: It was written for a romance novel trope challenge, and it does not disappoint. There should be little hearts everywhere.
Everybody Lies (On The Internet) (PG-13) (13,200 words)
Author's summary: In order to restore the public's trust in him and his politics, Governor Ackles has to look for help on the Internet. But help might not be the only thing he'll find...
Thalia's thoughts: Super cute and fun.
First Impressions (NC-17) (no length given)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: As the author warned, this is undoubtedly the schmoopiest hooker fic known to man. And it's fabulous.
Five Coffees and One Slushie (PG) (6,600 words)
Author's summary: Five times Jared and Jensen met at a coffee shop and one time they didn't. But there's still coffee.
Thalia's thoughts: Six delicious shots of sugar.
Grin and Bare It (NC-17) (32,700 words)
Author's summary: Jensen Ackles is a physical therapist with an attitude problem. Jared Padalecki is the headlining stripper at the notorious club Ziegfeld's/Secrets, dancing his way through grad school. After a misunderstanding brings them together only to shove them violently apart, the two of them nurse confusing feelings of animosity and lust. Will their differences bring them together, or end up tearing them apart?
Thalia's thoughts: The trick of this one is that the characters are so believable, and filled out, without blocks of text or epic backstory. They just are. And it's fucking hot as shit, dude. Phew.
Gunshy (R) (36,000 words)
Author's summary: This is a J2 AU based loosely off of Fox's Bones.
Thalia's thoughts: The normal tagline would be, 'If you like Bones, you'll love this story!' Which is true. Oh sweet baby Jesus, is it. But what is also true that even if you don't like Bones, or have never seen a single episode, you'll still love this story. The pacing is incredible, tight and effortless and deftly manipulated.
have you seen him whom my soul loves (NC-17) (~42,500 words)
Author's summary: Matthew 26:41—"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Thalia's thoughts: Yes, it's scorchingly hot, blasphemous but loving, angsty priest!Jensen/mechanic!Jared, but what's also remarkable here is how different the narrative voices are; very realistic in how they see and remember things that happen through different lenses. And defrocked Chris Kane is priceless.
He Comes to Save the Day (R) (2,100 words)
Author's summary: Jared is really just an old-fashioned boy out to save the world. With lapdances. Featuring confused Jensen, helpful Chris, receptionist Chad, and pimp Misha.
Thalia's thoughts: Snappy and cute.
He's Not Kinky, He's Your Governor (adult) (no length given)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: The author's goal was to write Normal Guys, and imo succeeded -- they're all kind of jerks but kind of endearing, and the dialogue is shifty and awkward and clever.
If I loved you less (then maybe I could talk about it more) (PG-13) (35,725 words)
Author's summary: Jared Padalecki, handsome, clever and rich, has lived almost twenty-four years in the comfort and affluence of L.A., with very little to trouble or upset him, save some unhappy losses in his childhood. With the exception of looking after his father - almost the only family he has left - Jared has few responsibilities to speak of, and he spends his time drifting from one party to the next, unsure what he really wants to do with his life. Along the way, he frequently plays matchmaker to those friends he thinks are in need of his assistance, much to the disapproval of his lifelong friend, Jensen. But while Jared considers himself something of an expert at dealing with other people's happy endings, he's having a much harder time figuring out his own, even when it might be right in front of him.
Thalia's thoughts: Adorbs modern adaptation of Emma with our favorite boys.
If I recall correctly, you mentioned a Conflict of Interests. (NC-17) (~40,000)
Author's summary: The first rule of gaming is, you never fall for the competition.
Thalia's thoughts: OMFG the premise alone is enough to read it, and then it turns out to be supremely awesome and hilarious and sexy, with lovably flawed characters and a full but well-paced writing style. I put off reading the end, just to prolong the awesomeness. That's how good it is.
If Only A Heart Could Be As White As Snow (PG-13) (14,066 words)
Author's summary: What if Snow White had been a young man? It would not only have been his beauty that was a threat, but his future role as king. What if his best friend was a huntsman's son, and both of their worlds were shattered by the betrayal of a jealous stepfather…
Thalia's thoughts: A well-spun fairy tale is like no other, eh?
Impossible Things Before Breakfast (22,500) (R)
Author's summary: In which Jensen is a ninja when it comes to baked goods and Jared magically appears in his kitchen in Wonderland.
Thalia's thoughts: Excellent world-building, a fantastic cast, and an excellent depth. This story is gorgeous.
In Becoming Who We Are (NC-17) (~82,700)
Author's summary: Fresh out of school with a degree from the University of Washington, Jensen meets and falls for Jeff Morgan. He may not know what he wants to do with his life, but for the first time since leaving Texas, he feels like things are coming together. Jeff seems like the perfect guy, right up until it all falls apart, and Jensen is left wondering where he went wrong. / A couple failed relationships and a few years later, Jensen's decided that one-night stands are preferable to dates. He's got his friends and his roommate, Sophia, for everything non-sex related, after all. Until Sophia decides to move in with her boyfriend and Jensen's stuck trying to find a new roommate. At Sophia's insistence, Jensen meets Jared Padalecki and the two become fast friends. Only, the more they get to know each other, the more obvious it is that there's something there. But Jensen is unwilling to risk losing Jared's friendship for the possibility of more. Unfortunately, if he doesn't get things figured out, he might lose Jared anyway.
Thalia's thoughts: Admittedly, I have a bias towards this story because it's delightfully set in Seattle, and you can legit tell the author is a resident. But there's also hot sex, fabulous detail within great pacing, and a character arc of Jensen that feels absolutely real. Or maybe I'm just old and can look back on my 20s and say, 'Yeah, that about tears it.' If that's the case, this is still a great sexy romance you'll enjoy. I promise.
Insurmountable Odds (R) (6,600+ words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: Jensen and Jared and baby sea-turtles. Enough said.
It's No Secret (That He Likes You) (PG) (~2,100 words)
Author's summary: Jared has a secret admirer at the office and he's determined to find out who it is.
Thalia's thoughts: Fucking adorable.
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine (NC-17) (~35,000 words)
Author's summary: Texas in July is not exactly where Jensen Ackles has any desire to be, but a job's a job and interviewing Jared Padalecki, the most famous and successful winner of America's Next Celebrity Chef for Saveur magazine isn't something Jensen's going to turn down. He'll do the interview, try not to laugh, and get back on the plane. Jared isn't any happier at the thought of yet another interview with someone who's already made up his mind that Jared's nothing but a pretty face, but the network insists, so fine. He'll do the interview, practice his patience, and be done with it. Funny how things don't quite work out that way.
Thalia's thoughts: Starts out with a bang (:cough:) and is well-paced from there: slow enough to build a world and a relationship, but not so slow you lose interest. And the ensuing additional banging is super sexy. Plus: food.
Let's Discuss Something More Productive (PG-13) (1,700 words) and its sequel I find that the truth usually works (R) (1,900 words)
Author's summary: jared's angry, but mike and katie can see right through him, and they know what to do to help.
Thalia's thoughts: The original fic is incredibly well-done, succinct and charming. And the companion/sequel makes it even sweeter.
Life's No Fun Without a Good Scare (PG-13) (9,505)
Author's summary: When Jared gets roped into working a Halloween attraction he figures it'll be a simple way to make some quick cash. What he doesn't count on are an insane boss, a weepy serial killer, and pissy cannibals. Oh, and the green-eyed guy he's supposed to murder every night. It's gonna be a long month.
Thalia's thoughts: Super cute! I don't even like Halloween, and I enjoyed this story.
Losing Your Appeal (R) (9,000 words)
Author's summary: What happens to a dream deferred? A road trip, a kidney thief, a little too much glamour, and the realization that being brave isn't easy.
Thalia's thoughts: This story efficiently strips down to the heart of the matter, and will leave you inspired. At least, it did me.
Low Rising (PG-13]) (no length given)
Author's summary: Jared does laundry. Jensen overreacts. Danneel makes coffee. Harley has issues.
Thalia's thoughts: The show-don't-tell is flawless.
Measurable Means (NC-17) (8,000 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: I can find no fault with this story. just the right length, pacing, schmoopiness, sexiness, character-depth, tension... It's like a model of what romantic short stories should be.
the message of the Buddha (R) (~14,300 words)
Author's summary: When Jared moves in as his roommate, Jensen is annoyed that his perfectly ordered life is turned upside down. And that's just the beginning of the changes in store.
Thalia's thoughts: Super cute! IDK, it's a trope that can be done really badly, but is done very enjoyably here.
Nobility's True Badge (NC-17) (17,722 words)
Author's summary: Jared works in a bookshop café, Jensen walks in on the wrong night. And then just keeps walking in.
Thalia's thoughts: THE DIALOGUE. I mean, and it's schmoopy and hot. But. The dialogue.
Not the Gumdrop Buttons (NC-17) (12,339 words)
Author's summary: Jared is a gingerbread cookie, Jensen is the chef who loves him to life, and somehow things just get weirder from there.
Thalia's thoughts: Crack of the best (and, of course, sweetest) kind.
Numbered Days (PG) (4,600 words)
Author's summary: "You're pretty, he's pretty... you both like dogs. It's fate!"
Thalia's thoughts: DOG. And idk, it's just really nicely written.
Of Dice and Jen(sen) (NC-17) (68,984 words)
Author's summary: In 1999, Jensen is a senior at college, his biggest concerns are getting into grad school and planning his next roleplaying game. Everything changes when freshman Jared Padalecki joins the gaming club.
Thalia's thoughts: So, yes, everybody loves this because of the geekiness, which is very charming and all. But what KILLED me was how achingly familiar it all was, because I, too, was in college in the late 90s. Ethernet, room phones, MUDD... /nostalgia.
On Your Mark (NC-17) (24,976 words)
Author's summary: Jared is a high-priced assassin working for an underground agency called Admin. When he starts shadowing his latest mark, he gets caught up in a situation beyond his control, and it's up to him to keep the man he's been paid to kill out of the line of fire.
Thalia's thoughts: I love this genre, and this story is well-done. Well-paced, sexy, action-y... Good stuff.
Open Mike Night at the Fremont (NC-17) (27,415)
Author's summary: Bookstore AU set in Chicago, with Jared as a sculptor who works out of a garage and Jensen as a bookstore clerk who's trying to get over a tragedy.
Thalia's thoughts: I don't usually do angst or hurt/comfort, and this story is both, so that should tell you something right there. But you'll just like all the characters, despite themselves.
paint me a wish on a velvet sky (PG-13) (2,000 words)
Author's summary: Jensen's just the hot tattoo guy Jared likes to perv on through the coffee shop window. That's all.
Thalia's thoughts: Um, yeah, picturing Jensen all tattoo'd up is hot as hell. Makes Jared's gawking totally understandable, and the romance super enjoyable.
People-Who-Can't-Stand-Each-Other With Benefits (NC-17) (~4,950 words)
Author's summary: Jared's the only sophomore on the Varsity soccer team, so he thinks he's a little better than dirt, but Jensen Ackles might not agree. But that's okay, because Jensen Ackles is a first-class douchebag.
Thalia's notes: This story has nothing to do with reality whatsoever on any level. And it is glorious. And clearly people agree, because there's a whole 'verse, now.
Printer Error (PG-13) (8,146 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: The author sets it up so skillfully that you find yourself rooting for Jared/Printer!Jensen. Seriously!
The Ramblers (R) (36,566 words)
Author's summary: Jensen Ackles - part time photographer and part time shit kicker - is waist deep in his best friends’ break downs and drug dealings; in dyslexic musicians and disabusing ex-boyfriends. If that’s not enough, he meets Jared Padalecki –a young, breakthrough actor with a bestselling movie to his name – who, awkward but earnest, strives for Jensen’s affections. The safe and sheltered life behind his camera isn’t enough, now, and Jensen’s set to become the star of his own show – whether he’s ready or not.
Thalia's thoughts: The characters are flawed and stunning. A Jensen I connected with, but it's so well-written that even if you don't share that you'll still enjoy the story, and the art is fab.
Relax, it's Just Sex (NC-17) (29,000+ words)
Author's summary: JDM.com is an amateur porn website specializing in the "gay education" of straight college guys. Jared's best friend Chad talks him into doing a couple solo videos to help pay his college tuition. What's a little gay porn in the grand scheme of things? And then Jared meets Jensen and everything changes.
Thalia's thoughts: Hot like burning, doi. And Jared's journey through sexuality is totally believable.
The Seahorse (NC-17) (36,211 words)
Author's summary: Everything is going fine for Dr. Jensen Ackles, a successful 3rd-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Grace's Heart hospital in San Francisco. But when a 22-year-old art student shows up at claiming he's pregnant, Jensen is completely certain he's crazy. After a bunch of tests, a sonogram and a bizarre story about having invoked the wrath of a ram-headed Egyptian fertility god, it turns out that Jared Padalecki isn't joking: he really did get knocked up! And when Jared insists on having an OB-GYN of his own gender, Jensen's long stretch of successfully not falling for one of his patients is finally at an end.
Thalia's thoughts: Now, listen. I understand that this is a crazy-ass premise that sounds like it could never be a readable fic. But. Somehow - it is.
So Close to My Heart (NC-17) (15,900 words)
Author's summary: Dr. Jared and single-dad Jensen in Seattle, with love and complications.
Thalia's thoughts: Such fabulous Seattle setting, such a great kid (and I usually don't do kidfic), and such a sweet romance. You'll feel warm and fuzzy when you finish this one.
some pieces they adjoin (no rating given) (20.5K words)
Author's summary: He can see what Jensen's trying to show him: a charcoal sketch of Jensen that Jared had done one night when he couldn't sleep and his real work was giving him hell. "From memory?" he asks, and bites at his lip. / Jared crouches low, right in Jensen's space, and says, "I've been looking at you for years, Jensen."
Thalia's thoughts: This story is gorgeous. It's show-don't-tell that paints the most achingly beautiful picture imaginable, and by the end your heart is full.
some sweet talking boy (NC-17) (1,400 words)
Author's summary: jensen and jared aren't talking, perhaps because jensen was a dickhead of epic proportions.
Thalia's thoughts: Sharp, clear writing, excellently crafted short story.
Something Borrowed, Something Blue (NC-17) (~38,000 words)
Author's summary: When Jared desperately needs a date for his brother's wedding, he hires an escort. Jensen's the perfect fake boyfriend, except pretty soon things get a little too real.
Thalia's thoughts: This is one of my top five tropes/kinks, and here it is done smushingly well. You'll want to draw little hearts all around it.
a spotlight on these desolate dreams (adult) (~50,000 words)
Author's summary: In high school, Jared Padalecki had it all. He was surrounded with rich, famous, beautiful friends and partied with young Hollywood's elite. As if all of that wasn't exciting enough, he used the tricks he learned from his grandfather to become an amateur sleuth with his billionaire best friend, Jensen Ackles, playing the role of trusty sidekick. But when he got in over his head and lost everything he once held dear, he knew that it was time to move on. That was ten years ago. Now he lives the lonely life of a hardboiled private investigator on the streets of Manhattan, and his fabulous past is nothing but a distant memory. That is, until a tragedy forces him to return to California and the world he left behind. Between juggling rabid paparazzi, sarcastic detectives, and a spurned ex-best friend, it's a wonder that he can possibly find the time to solve a murder that has left the city of angels reeling.
Thalia's thoughts: It's so richly noir that you will want to smoke a cigarette. I especially loved the pacing: the author deliberately hides things, but not so much that you feel duped.
Sure to Lure Someone Bad (NC-17) (no length given)
Author's summary: Jensen plans to take care of his heat the way he normally does: alone. But there’s a stranger on the subway who has a better idea.
Thalia's thoughts: OMFG HFS JFC HOT. FOR. SERIOUS. I just. Can't even. I must've read this story half a dozen times. And I think I'll go read it again.
Sweet Dreams Remain (NC-17) (8,300 words)
Author's summary: Jensen is a bartender who has the shit luck of falling for a married man, or the cocktail waitress who ended Jared and Sandy's fabulous marriage.
Thalia's thoughts: Understated without being pretentious or confusing. And the pacing is flawless.
a theory of convergence (R) (~24,470 words)
Author's summary: Jared grew up in Barnes, Texas, home of prestigious Wilson College. He knows everyone in town, and they know him. Jensen Ackles, star student of Wilson, is the name everyone knows, but the person nobody does. He's graduating at the top of the class and is leaving town in just twelve weeks for a research fellowship in California. After seeing Jensen around town for four years, Jared finally decides to bite the bullet and ask him out. Nobody is so sure this is a good idea, including Jared's best friends Katie and Danneel, and Jensen's roommate Misha and his brother Josh. Can a college brain and a townie who hasn't quite figured out his next steps fit together? The road is bumpy, but it might just be worth it. (Verrry loose adaptation of the movie Say Anything.)
Thalia's Thoughts: Well, Say Anything is one of my favorite movies of all time, and this story is a great homage with a life of its own.
there's a piece of a puzzle known as life (NC-17) (26,000 words)
Author's summary: Sometimes you just can’t help yourself.
Thalia's thoughts: What I like most about this story is the sex. And I don't just mean it's hot--which it is--but... I've read a lot of gay porn, okay. A lot. And written my fair share. But their first sex scene has something you find extremely rarely, and it was used brilliantly. And the rest of them are incredibly hot and uniquely well-written as well.
They Stumble That Run Fast (NC-17) (~27,400 words)
Author's summary: This is what happened to Jared Padalecki when he mixed a little Cyrano with a little Shakespeare and fell ass over feet in love with, Jensen, his Shakespeare tutor…who may have been in love with someone else.
Thalia's thoughts: Classic Cyrano, and all the pining, half-overheard conversations, misinformation, and meddling friends of a Shakespearean comedy.
Time of Your Life (NC-17) (~30,000 words)
Author's summary: Jensen Ackles doesn't need anyone. His marketing job takes up all his time and lasting relationships are a Hallmark invention. So it totally throws him for a loop when his long-lost best friend from childhood shows up. Except. Jensen is nearly thirty -- and Jared is still eight.
Thalia's thoughts: Great plot!
Twists and Turns and its sequel, And No Two Directions Are Ever the Same (NC-17 overall) (28,600 words total)
Author's summary: Jensen thought he was signing up for cartooning, but accidentally signed up for ceramics, a class that's pretty damn tough when you've only got one working arm. It's worth it to suffer through it, though, because damn the shaggy-haired wheel-throwing teacher is fine...
Thalia's thoughts: A delightful set of stories featuring ceramics!Jared and pained!Jensen. They're just so loveable, you'll want to cuddle them both.
Until You Catch On (I'll Hold My Breath) (NC-17) (~35,000 words)
Author's summary: Jensen works for his father's publishing house, a career planned out for him since he was a kid, and parties the nights away with his friends. It's not the life he wants for himself. Then he meets Jared, who makes him look at his life in a new way, pushes him in the right direction. Everything would be perfect, really, if only Jensen wasn't in love with Jared, because he's absolutely sure that Jared doesn't see him as anything but a friend.
Thalia's thoughts: A cute, introspective rom-com.
up against the world, it's you and me (NC-17) (~7,000 words)
Author's summary: Flying to school is Jared’s favorite part of day.
Thalia's thoughts: Freaking ADORABLE, and a brilliant little world.
What About the Heart That You Promised The Tin Man? (PG-13) (30,572 words)
Author's summary: Jared Padalecki is a regular guy who runs into Jensen (literally) after watching a falling star crash into a lake. Jensen is more than meets the eye (while also being easy on the eyes) and he drags poor Jared into the plot of a sci-fi action movie.
Thalia's thoughts: Amazing sci-fi premise well-executed.
You Go To My Head (NC-17) (35,765 words)
Author's summary: The year is 1938, and Jared Padalecki has just bought a small vineyard in the midst of Depression-era California. He has poured his heart and soul into working the land and creating the perfect wine, but he is still struggling to make ends meet. When he hires a drifter named Jensen to help during the summer harvest, he thinks his biggest problem is coming up with the money to pay Jensen's wage, but he soon finds himself inexplicably drawn to the mysterious man. Jensen's got street smarts and a mean right hook, but he's unprepared for the challenge of fighting off Jared's advances as well as his own simmering attraction. Jared's attention threatens to uncover the dark past Jensen left behind in Chicago, a past he's been running from, and a past that is about to catch up with them both...
Thalia's thoughts: The setting is really lovely, the descriptive tone beautiful.

Jared/Jensen crack

Quarter Century Morality Tale (Sparkle Cock) (NC-17) (1200 words)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: *doesn't have any, laughing too hard*
Ur UST makes me LOL (PG-13) (wordcount not applicable)
Author's summary: The woes of awkward teenage sexual tension
Thalia's thoughts: EXTREMELY well-done, and fucking HILARIOUS.

Jared/Jensen PU

Imprint (R) (no length given)
Author's summary: In a world where love at first sight is a documented scientific phenomenon, and potentially lethal, Jared and Jensen still meet for the first time when they've both been chosen for Supernatural; things just go a little differently after that.
Thalia's thoughts: Such a great concept.
No Substitution (adult) (~5,300 words)
Author's summary: Jensen's an Omega who's never once felt the desire to bend over for an Alpha. Until he meets Jared.
Thalia's thoughts: Hot like only this trope can be.
Not (no rating given) (no length given)
Author's summary: [none given]
Thalia's thoughts: The Come to Jesus knotting fic. Sets up an incredibly compelling universe with brevity and skill. Oh, and is hot as hell.
The Puzzle (That is Me) (PG-13) (19,700 words)
Author's summary: As they start filming and working together, Jared realizes Danneel’s prediction was right. He and Jensen do hit it off. Sure Jensen is quirky and sometimes (okay, a lot of times) uncomfortably direct to the point of being rude. But once Jared figures out Jensen isn’t actually mean as much as he’s just a little clueless (and mostly unconcerned) about the rules of social interactions, it stops bothering him.
Thalia's thoughts: I don't know shit about Asperger’s, but to me this seems really respectfully written, and it's fascinating.