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News
Friday TV Pick: 'Magic City', Article on JDM's New Show at all_spn
DJ Qualls on the Late Late Show at all_spn

Challenges
Name That Cap Challenge 3 - Day 91 by raloria
Challenge #284 Reminder at jensenstillness

Fanfic: Sam/Dean
It Always Escalates by bignight (NC-17)
Cowboys and Indians by saltandbyrne (NC-17)
The Game is Afoot by runedgirl (R)
Behind Enemy Lines 2/? by alvara13 (NC-17)

Fanfic: Other Slash
Sand and Mirrors by funkyinfishnet (Gabriel/Crowley, Gabriel/Sam, Crowley/Bobby, PG)
His Heart Belongs to Daddy by s1ashnburn (John/Dean, NC-17)
Wait and See 1/? by oncethrown (Dean/Castiel, R)
Like to Stay in Heaven But the Rules are Too Tough 24/24 by pelagia911 (Dean/Castiel, PG)
Chutes and Ladders by the_trepverter (Dean/Castiel, NC-17)
Superheroes and RegularLifeHeroes by maramonka (Dean/Castiel, R)
I Tried Counting My Blessings (And I Counted Three of Them) by shilohslaughter (Castiel/Dean/Castiel, NC-17)

Fanfic: Gen
Wait For You 2/2 by lies_unfurl (PG-13)

Fanfic: Het
Means He's Never Lost by inmh (Edgar/Eve, R)

Fanfic: Other
His Boy 8/20 by trocket (Dean/Castiel, Sam/Gabriel, Michael/Anna, NC-17)
Where Do We Draw The Line 16/18 by saremina (Dean/Castiel, Dean/Lisa, Sam/Jess, NC-17)
The Babysitter by nileflood (Dean/Castiel, John/Kate, PG-13)

Fanfic: RPF
The Dragon Prince 4/? by fedaykin_here (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Shouldn't I Have All of This by tmn1966 (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Weightless Summer by minchout (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Breathe Again 5/? by fatebegins (Jensen/Jared, NC-17)

Recs
Darkfic Recs at j2_recs
Dean/Castiel Art Recs at rec_hymenated
Miscellaneous Recs: Gen and Dean/Sam at hoodie_time

Icons
8 SPN Icons by over_the_hills
12 SPN Icons by take_yourshot

Fanart
Our Rest in Purgatory by asherahseren
Blood in the Snow by becc_j

Screencaps/Pictures
Nick and Benito on Set at all_spn
BTS - Jared and Jensen's Chairs at all_spn
Traci in Australia at all_spn
BTS - Motel Room Set at all_spn
BTS - Family Matters at all_spn
Picspam: Rare/Unseen SPN Episode Stills by raloria

Multimedia
Kevin Tran's College Admission Essay by Osric Chau at all_spn

Miscellaneous
Mod Post at spn_cinema
Rule Change at sassy_minibang

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News
Bob Singer comments on S8 by missyjack (SPOILERS)
Chad Lindberg to be a Florida Supercon at all_spn
S8 Speculation article at all_spn (SPOILERS)

Challenges
Art rough drafts due June 1 at spn_j2_bigbang
Challenge #282: Winners at jensenstillness
Challenge #289: Voting at jared_stillness
Challenge #290: CW Upfronts 2012 at jared_stillness
Sassy Minibang signups open at sassy_minibang

Fanfic: Sam/Dean
On the Road Again by akintay (R)
Never Coming Back by weekend_exile (also Dean/Castiel; R)

Fanfic: Other Slash
the in-between by pann_cake (Dean/Castiel; R)
But, Honestly 7/? by omnomster (Dean/future!Castiel; PG)
Running With My Roots Pulled Up 4/? by princess_aleera (Dean/Castiel; PG)

Fanfic: Gen
Dust Devils 12/21 by sharlot1926 (R)
Play It Again, Sam by selecasharp (PG)
Hocus Pocus by weesta (PG)
Wait For You 2/2 by lies_unfurl (PG-13)

Fanfic: Het
Daddy Issues by saltandbyrne (Dean/OFC; NC-17)

Fanfic: Other
Sin with a Grin 13/18 by stolen_childe (Dean/Castiel, Sam/Jess; NC-17)
Inside Man 6/? by kitprovocateur (Dean/Jensen; NC-17)
Blue Amber 18/18 by amandam830 (Buffy crossover, Dean/Buffy; NC-17)

Fanfic: RPF
Wrapped up in Chains 11/? by cindyls1969 (Jared/Jensen; NC-17)
Means To An End by alezig (Jared/Jensen; NC-17)
How Will I Know by moviegeek03 (Jared/Jensen; NC-17)
(I Know Who I Want to) Take Me Home by littlepistols (Jared/Jensen; NC-17)
The Dragon Prince 4/? by fedaykin_here (Jared/Jensen; NC-17)

Recs
Sam/Dean recs at crack_impala
Dean/Castiel genderswap rec by layne67
Vid rec by ratherastory
Puratory themed fics at spn_themes
NC-17 rec at rec_hymenated
Golden Oldies rec by rec_hymenated
Het and Other Slash recs at crack_impala
Teen!Dean and S7!Dean recs at hoodie_time

Icons
55 Genevieve icons by furypride
Various Dean/Castiel icons by justonebeat

Fanart
Dean from 'Live Freen Or Twi-hard' by raloria
Art for 'Battle Scars' by meus_venator (NSFW)
The Little Merdude by vicious_sock (Dean/Castiel)
Back to the Future II by takethatina
The Road to Awe by usarechan (Dean/Castiel)
Casteel: Dalek of the Lord by karadin

Screencaps/Pictures
Christopher Heyerdahl at True Blood premiere at all_spn

Vids
Kevin Tran thought diary by missyjack
Maybe I could be saved by ash48
Jared interview from 2012 Upfronts at all_spn

Miscellaneous
Community Summary for May 30 and May 31 at all_spn
Mod post at ohsam
Messages for Kim Rhodes' birthday at supernatural_tv

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News
SpoilerTV Supernatural Ultimate Episode Contest is beginning posted by my_belle_
J2 interview transcript from S6 posted by amber1960
S8 spoilers from TV Guide posted by cloex_brosluvr [SPOILERS]
Info on JDM's upcoming movie, The Possession linked by cha

New Communities
cas_whump
purgatory_spn

Challenges
Challenge #289 reminder at jared_stillness

Fanfic: Sam/Dean
Now Sleeps the Swan by cherie_morte (girl!Sam/Dean, NC-17)
Heat Wave by sakura_no_mi (NC-17)
Driver Picks the Music, Shotgun Shuts His Cakehole by connie_welsh (NC-17)

Fanfic: Other Slash
Something like an Angel 1/? by noonewillrecall (Dean/Castiel, PG-13)
Feeling Hot (And Cold) by hils (Dean/Castiel, PG-13)
A Minor Sun 8/? and 9/? by jozette (Dean/Castiel, mature)
The Next Morning by verucasalt123 (Dean/Castiel, R)

Fanfic: Gen
In the silence by dotfic (PG)
The Smart(er) Brother by tattooeddevil (PG)

Fanfic: Het
Red Sky Rising, Part 2 4-5/? by alamiere (Dean/OFC, R)

Fanfic: Other
Savior 14/23 by angela_stjoan (Smallville crossover, Dean/Chloe, PG-13)

Fanfic: RPF
Watchdogs: Surviving by eviltwin (gen, adult)
Moments by selvatori (Jensen/Misha, PG)

Recs
Dean-centric fic rec by raloria

Icons
Assorted icons by deans_angel23

Fanart
Art for Now Sleeps the Swan by ordinaryink (girl!Sam/Dean)
Dean from "Faith" by raloria

Screencaps/Pictures
Matt Cohen and Mandy Musgrave celebrating their anniversary posted by cha
Photos from set by cha
Jared at the CW Upfronts posted by cha

Songvids
Knockin' on Heaven's Door by rumrouz (PG-13)
Once upon a time in Vegas by rumrouz (Jared/Jensen, PG-13)

Multimedia
Podfic: Everything With Wings Is Restless read by lavishsqualor (Sam/Dean, NC-17)

Miscellaneous
Anatomy of a Character: Dick Roman at spnroundtable

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Challenges
SPN Name That Cap Challenge 3 - Day 90 by raloria
Challenge #288: Winners at jared_stillness
Challenge #287 winners at super_stillness

Fanfic: Sam/Dean
Bridge Over Troubled Water - 34 A, B & C/? by fetish & lady_simoriah (Nc-17)
That visions are seldom all they seem by withdiamonds (PG)
couldn't love you less by evitably (Nc-17)
Heat of the Blood by queerly_it_is (Nc-17)

Fanfic: Other Slash
Still a Soldier in My Eyes by saidtheking (Dean/Castiel, Nc-17)
My Mate, My Bond 6/7 by pelagia911 (Dean/Castiel, Sam/Gabriel, Jo/Anna; Nc-17)
Taking Liberties 7/? by cadignan (Dean/Castiel, Ruby/Anna; Nc-17)
Echos, Silence, Patience and Grace 1/? by cringlepaper (Dean/Castiel pre-slash, PG-13)
Crazy Train by serawinechester (Dean/Castiel, PG-13)
The Path We Choose (11/?) tenoko1 (Dean/Castiel, Sam/Sarah, Cas/Meg; PG-13)
The Stomp by maramonka (Dean/Castiel, slight Dean/Lucifer; Nc-17)
Toxic Chapter II: Mercury (Part 1)(CH.2/9) by zaikyo (Sam/Lucifer, R)
Cries by vanillatweezle (Dean/Castiel, PG-13)
Undisclosed Desires by loveover0 (Dean/Castiel, R)
This Life of Yours by jstbecause (Dean/Castiel pre-slash, R)

Fanfic: Gen
remember, who we are by skiing_pelican (PG-13)
Four Dean Drabbles by tifaching (G)
Void by honeylocusttree (PG)
Human Conditions by snickfic (PG-13)
on another's sorrow by mimblexwimble (PG)
And He Placed His Hand Where I Used to Be by lexophilia (PG-13)

Fanfic: Other
Supernatural:Aliens (10/?) by nicole9514 (Aliens crossover; Dean/Castiel, R)
Your Planet Is Weird by ramblin_rosie (Stargate Atlantis crossover; Gen, PG)
Blue Amber (Ch.18/18) by amandam830 (Buffy the Vampire Slayer crossover; Buffy/Dean, Nc-17)

Fanfic: RPF
The Academy of Absent Fathers – Chapter Nine (Jensen/Misha, Nc-17)
The Other Side of Life by candygramme (Chad Michael Murray/Jensen Ackles, PG-13)
Inside Man 5/? by kitprovocateur (Dean/Jensen, Nc-17)
That Middle Road (27/48) by nilchance (Misha Collins/Jeremy Sisto, Nc-17)
Bitter Trust 7/? by kripkeisgod (Jared/Jensen, R)
Breathe Again 4/? by fatebegins (Jared/Jensen, Nc-17)

Recs
Crack! Recs at sd_recs
Tuesday: G to R Rec: at rec_hymenated
Fic Recs: Original Characters at spnroundtable

Fanart
Casteel: Dalek of The Lord by karadin

Screencaps/Pictures
Jensen Picspam by deans_angel23

Vids
Fanvid: Chloe/Dean("Sam") - This Means War by chleansmile

Miscellaneous
Comm Summary: May 28-29, 2012 at all_spn

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News
Jensen Cancels Paris convention by all_spn

Challenges
Challenge 282 Voting at jensenstillness
Sign-ups open at shipswap
Summer Challenge at spn_summer_art

Fanfic: Sam/Dean
so we remain the same by sleeponrooftops (R)
If the Moment Ever Comes by skyofmyown (NC-17)

Fanfic: Other Slash
Running With My Roots Pulled Up (Part 2) and Part 3 by princess_aleera (Dean/Castiel; PG-13)
Scrapyard Philosophies by stolen_childe (Dean/Castiel; PG)
Pull the Curtains by ifelt_infinite (Dean/Castiel; PG-13)
Words by mildly_obsessed (Dean/Castiel; R)

Fanfic: Gen
Lost In Translation by ficwriter1966 (PG)
Home by heledren (PG)
The Characters Upon the Rock (Remain Unchanged) by sinka (PG-13)

Fanfic: Het
Voices Soft As Thunder by nwspaprtaxis (Dean/Lisa; PG-13)

Fanfic: Other
Inside Man 4/? by kitprovocateur (Jensen/Dean; NC-17)
Happily Ever After by deans_angel23 (Dean/Castiel, Sam/Jessica; R)
Supernatural: Aliens 10/? by bleeding_muse (Aliens crossover; Dean/Castiel; R)
The Deepest Secret by embrace_spn (Dean/Castiel, Sam/Jessica; NC-17)

Fanfic: RPF
A Summer Day by redrum669 (Jared/Jensen; PG-13)
Waiting in the Wings 8/? by julieshadow (Jared/Jensen; NC-17)

Recs
Bus Drivers and Florist Recs at spn_themes
Humor Vid Recs at spnroundtable
Gen/Friendship/Pre-Slash Recs at rec_hymenated
Gen Recs at crack_impala

Icons
7.23 Icons and Gifs by meg_tdj

Fanart
Castle in the Sky by mikomimoi

Multimedia
Podfic: Hearthstone by mollyamory read by exmanhater (Jared/Jensen; R)
Podfic: "A Monster By Any Other Name, Part Two, Chapter Ten" by brosedshield and lavinialavender, read by alice_alaizabel (Sam/Dean)

Miscellaneous
Comm Summary 5/27 at all_spn
Mod Post at hoodie_time

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Challenges
Header Challenge at super_stillness
Challenge #289 at super_stillness

Fanfic: Sam/Dean
Visions of a Flame 3/10 by kiraynn (NC-17)
Pretend Play 2/? by undine_vampira (NC-17)
Pocketful of Miracles 1/? by hevyyd (NC-17)
Idiot by ash_carpenter (NC-17)
Ask Nicely by verucasalt123 (NC-17)
Someday, it’ll be more than a Memory, less than a Prayer by nostravario (NC-17)

Fanfic: Other Slash
Like To Stay In Heaven But The Rules Are Too Tough 24/24 by pelagia911 (Dean/Castiel, PG-13)
To Find Myself a Resting Place by ivydevoss (Dean/Castiel, G)
A Minor Sun 6/6 by jozette (Dean/Castiel, NC-17)
Blood Water 6/? by wordsoffiction (Sam/Gabriel, Dean/Castiel, NC-17)

Fanfic: Gen
Cherry Pie by dawnangel14 (PG)
My Mission Is… by wildblueyonder6 (PG)

Fanfic: RPF
World Goes 'Round By Misunderstanding by queerly_it_is (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Along Came A Spider 1-3/? by deans_fetish (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Gives Me Hope: I Think I've Found My Way Home 2/7 by bugmcsnug (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Unto thy soul with hoops of steel by queerly_it_is (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Porny Goodness -- Alternative Ending by kourtneylinn (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Man Across The Hall 3/? by 2people2 (Jared/Jensen, Jensen/OMC, PG-13)
Curled Up by notyourpanel and si_star_x (Jared/Jensen, Misha/Sebastian, PG-13)
Waiting in the Wings 7/? by julieshadow (Jensen/Jared, Tom/Mike, Chris/Steve, Chad/Sophia, NC-17)

Recs
Saturday - Blast From The Past at crack_impala
sam/dean porn at crack_impala

Icons
15 SPN icons by wickedgrdn

Fanart
Avengers Assemble by deannawesson (PG)
Hug Time by marciaelena (PG)

Screencaps/Pictures
Dean gun picspam by deans_angel23

Miscellaneous
Mods Here - Say Hi to Tags posted at j2au

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News
Jim Beaver Article, Luna Magazine at all_spn
The Similarities Between Sam and Castiel Article at all_spn
Full 2011-2012 TV Season Series Rankings at all_spn

Challenges
Name That Cap Challenge 3 - Day 89 by raloria

Fanfic: Sam/Dean
Never Coming Back by weekend_exile (R)
Everything Like This by lavishsqualor (NC-17)
Behind Enemy Lines by alvara13 (R)
Safe and Sound by jalover7 (NC-17)
Pocketful of Miracles 1/? by hevyd (NC-17)
The Monster Riding Shotgun by j2annon (NC-17)
Visions of a Flame 3/10 by kiraynn (NC-17)

Fanfic: Other Slash
Running With My Roots Pulled Up 1/? by princess_aleera (Dean/Castiel, PG-13)
Wings on Wednesday by darkwolf5 (Dean/Castiel, PG-13)
This is Not What I Do 3/? by bad_buttercup (Dean/Castiel, R)
Close the Blinds by ifelt_infinite (Dean/Castiel, NC-17)
Egg'stra Special 1/2 by darkwolf5 (Dean/Castiel, PG)
A Little Bundle of Fur by bellacatbee (Sam/Gabriel, Dean/Castiel, PG)
The Shattered One 24/? by miss_annthropic (Dean/Castiel, R)
I Was In The Darkness by temporalranger (Dean/Castiel, R)
Angelf*ck (sighs for everyone) by saltandbyrne (Dean/Castiel, NC-17)
Some Dreaming State 1/8 by bookkbaby (Dean/Castiel, NC-17)
Breaking the Rules by bellacatbee (Dean/Castiel, NC-17)
Teacher's Pet 14/? by jcgirl (Sam/Dean, Sam/OMC, NC-17)

Fanfic: Gen
Hear No Evil by raindrops1mil (NC-17)
Remember, Who We Are by skiing_pelican (PG-13)
Detached by madebyme_x (PG-13)
Escape to the Unknown by pixymisa (PG-13)
Crossed Wires by de_nugis (G)
El Jesús de la Montaña by mamapranayama (PG-13)
Long Arm of the Law by scullspeare (PG-13)

Fanfic: Other
Movie Script Ending by moushkas (Dean/Castiel, Balthazar/Atropos, PG-13)
it's the war not us that's moving by tigriswolf (X-Men Movieverse crossover, PG)

Fanfic: RPF
If I'm Asking for Help by kourtneylinn (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Porny Goodness by kourtneylinn (Jared/Jensen, PG-13)
Handcuffed to the Bed: Operation Kinky by kourtneylinn (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Is It Just Your Need for Attention? by kourtneylinn (Jared/Jensen, PG-13)
I Just Wanna Break You Down So Badly (But I'm Gonna Be Okay) by kourtneylinn (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
If I'm Asking for Help... by kourtneylinn (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Waiting in the Wings 6/? by julieshadow (Jensen/Jared, Tom/Mike, Chris/Steve, Chad/Sophia, NC-17)
Breath Again 3/? by fatebegins (Jensen/Jared, NC-17)
Unto Thy Soul With Hoops of Steel by queerly_it_is (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Irrestistible by mekina (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Coming Home by anniespinkhouse (Jared/Jensen, NC-17)
Part of my Life 20/25 by aelia1980 (Jared/Jensen, Jensen/OMC, Jared/Sandy, Jared/Genevieve, Jensen/Danneel, NC-17)

Icons
20 SPN Icons by thisstormends
74 SPN icons by stolen_childe

Fanart
The Moose and the Frog by dephigravity (Sam/Dean, G)
The Christmas Tree by meus_venator (Jared/Jensen, PG)

Screencaps/Pictures
JDM, His Dog and His "Baby" at all_spn
Traci in Melbourne at all_spn
JDM with His Dad by amber1960

Multimedia
Podfic by heard_the_owl of Mr. Congeniality by rivers_bend and dreamlittleyo (Sam/Dean, PG-13)
Podfic by snowyleopardess of Clue Feathers by cloudyjenn (Dean/Castiel, R)
Podfic by exmanhater of Hearthstone by mollyamory (Jared/Jensen, R)

Meta
What Sam Wore in Season One by cha
Some thoughts on season one's Route 666 and more thoughts by maenad

Miscellaneous
Comm Summary: May 25th, 2012 at all_spn
Comm Summary: May 26th, 2012 at all_spn
Season 7 Poll at all_spn
Mod Post at spn_gabriel_sam
Sign-Ups Open at spn_hardcore_bb