Gabriel
Also known as: The Trickster, Loki
The archangel who ran away from Heaven and spent millennia masquerading as the Trickster, doling out ironic justice with a candy habit. His snark, his fake-out deaths, and his soft spot for Sam Winchester keep him beloved.
Common Tropes in Gabriel Fanfiction
Gabriel · Hurt/Comfort
920k works
One character is hurt (physically or emotionally) and another provides comfort and care.
Gabriel · Fix-It
480k works
Stories that 'fix' canon events that fans found unsatisfying, usually character deaths or relationship outcomes.
Gabriel · Humor
400k works
Fic written to make you laugh: crack premises played straight, group-chat chaos, banter-driven romcoms, and comedies of errors starring characters canon treats with deadly seriousness. One of AO3's biggest tags for good reason.
Other Supernatural Characters
Castiel
344k works
An angel of the Lord who fell from grace for the Winchesters. Socially awkward, fiercely devoted, and perpetually learning about humanity.
Crowley
174k works
King of Hell turned reluctant ally. Witty, self-serving, and surprisingly complex beneath the demonic exterior.
Jack Kline
172k works
The Nephilim son of Lucifer, raised by the Winchesters. Innocent, powerful, and struggling to understand his place in the world.
Bobby Singer
126k works
Surrogate father to the Winchesters, an experienced hunter and walking encyclopedia of the supernatural.
Dean Winchester
62k works
The older Winchester brother, a skilled hunter with a love for classic rock, pie, and his Impala. Emotionally repressed with a heart of gold.
Sam Winchester
54k works
The younger Winchester, a reluctant hunter who wanted a normal life. Intelligent, empathetic, and always seeking redemption.
Rowena MacLeod
9k works
A centuries-old Scottish witch, Crowley's mother, and one of the most powerful spellcasters the Winchesters ever met. Her arc from scheming survivor to Queen of Hell who sacrifices herself is a fandom favorite.
John Winchester
9k works
The Marine turned hunter who raised his sons as soldiers in a war against the thing that killed Mary. John's drill-sergeant parenting is the fandom's eternal argument — written as villain, victim, and everything between.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Gabriel?
Gabriel appears in 30k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Supernatural fandom. You can browse all Gabriel fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Gabriel ships?
The most popular Gabriel ships include Gabriel/Sam Winchester. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Gabriel fanfiction?
Common tropes in Gabriel fanfiction include Hurt/Comfort, Fix-It, Humor. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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