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The long-running CW series following brothers Sam and Dean Winchester as they hunt demons, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures.
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What is Supernatural fanfiction?
Supernatural's fifteen-season run built one of the deepest archives on AO3 and a fandom fluent in its own history — Destiel, Wincest discourse, the finale, all of it. The fic corpus's secret strength is casefic: writers who can plot a monster-of-the-week better than late-season canon did. Its other pillar is the fix-it; no fandom has written more alternate endings to one show. If AO3 has an old-growth forest, this is it.
Supernatural fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Supernatural universe. With over 250,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Supernatural is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Castiel, Crowley, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Supernatural Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Supernatural stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Go With The Flow
by BustDownBitchBleed
How do you think Dean and Sam get their money Anyhow? When you see the oldest brother standing outside of a shitty bar trying to get some extra cash, you realize he can do you more good than just eye candy.
If Tomorrow Never Comes
by DWCNIHFE
Five years after Dean Winchester walked out of Castiel's life without explanation, Sam arrives at Castiel's apartment carrying a cardboard box. Inside is an old leather bracelet, a letter addressed in Dean's unmistakable handwriting, and a stack of DVDs with a single instruction. Watch them first. A
Would You Like Some Pie with That?
by need_more_meta
Finally able to retire from hunting, Sam and Dean exchange swords and chain mail for pies and aprons, opening a coffee shop for everyone in need of a little mood boost.The civilian life goes swell until Sam finds a strange man slumped by their front door.A man who, as it turns out, is not exactly a
The chesapeake chase
by Mystic_Freedom
A crossover of Hannibal and Supernatural, the brothers chase down a cannibal that's recently popped up around Baltimore, Maryland and they've recruited the help of Castiel to help, Gabriel tagging along for the fun show. Unbeknownst to them, two runaway criminals are trying to get out of the states
Sinister Affinities
by GreenQuilll
When Sam and Dean are asked by Lady Toni Bevell to protect her psychic son from the British Men of Letters, they have no idea what lies in store for them. In fact, the boy’s visions point to a Victorian ghost haunting the area. Reluctantly, the Winchesters take on the case. But what initially sounds
🩸Don't Drink My Name 🖤
by dreamchangelive
In a city where vampires survive on memory-laced blood, Castiel runs the Red Ledger: a clandestine market built to keep monsters fed without leaving bodies behind. Castiel is a memorivore, a vampire who can read the memories carried in blood. He also carries Veritas, a curse that makes lying impossi
Cereal and Coffee
by roadhouse archives (Kbogs)
“Nice undies. You always clean your place half naked?” Sam comes by for morning coffee and a bit of teasing. Season 3 era
When a Lovebird Can't Follow
by MatchaMilkshake
Castiel died, and Dean stopped living. Dean swears to the empty that he will be quiet as long as he can be with Cas. The Empty, enjoying how much pain Dean is in, deny's his request and uses his greif to taunt him. Desperate and delusional, Dean swears to keep his promise. Even after he is thrown ba
32-The Worst Memory
by CalSPN
You wake up in a hospital not knowing Sam, not knowing Dean,and convinced it’s two years ago, right after the worst day of your life.Sam helps you find your way back to this time, this world, and to him.
Big, Bright Sky
by MaybeBaby79
Heaven was not meant to intervene with Gods Most Righteous until the first seal was already broken in Hell. However, as a hunt ends with Dean bleeding out alone in the middle of the forest, Castiel makes the most important decision of his life.
Into the land of fantasy (ITLOF)
by Chxriiex
An original story inspired by multiple fandoms. A written story soon to become a real webcomic. Enjoy.
Watching Over Me
by Beregond5
Response to Briston's prompt over at BlueSky. Former Secret Service agent Castiel Novak takes on the job of a bodyguard to star sensation Dean Winchester. But will things stay professional as he becomes too close to his charge?
sing my name like a psalm
by fatigued_fan
After the near fatal events in Willowmoor, Cas returns to Palo Alto a changed man. The ghosts of his past have been laid to rest and he's determined to turn over a new leaf. He'll honour himself, his desires, and be the man who he wants to be. Unfortunately, being the best version of himself comes w
Crimson Thread
by Vwin28
A girl who finds herself in confusing situations more than she wants to and this time she's got herself in a situation with the Winchesters.The story follows after the brits take Sam in season 12 and Mary and Dean come home and find his blood but it's not just his blood they find. They find a girl w
The ID of Dean
by Pandor4B0x
Hay cosas que se descubrieron en el Infierno y que rompieron a Dean por completo. Cosas que lo asqueaban de sí mismo y que no tenían perdón de Dios. Un puñetazo, una carretera desierta y un misterioso "rompope negro" desatan una pesadilla paranormal donde el Id de Dean Winchester toma el volante del
The Universe’s Gift
by The_Real_Sam_Winchester
Dean Winchester lives a perctly normal life of hunting monsters and saving people from said monsters. That is until the universe gets shaken up in a way that changes Dean’s life permanently…
Gorgeous Morning
by roadhouse archives (Kbogs)
“Don’t rush me. I’m waking up.” Sam drops by for a very sexy wake-up call.Older Sam Winchester, post-s10 era
THE PRANK : A Theological Analysis || OR: The Ecumenical Impact of Laughter on the Human Soul
by roadhouse archives (Kbogs)
"The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter." a love letter to the brotherly prank war and the power of laughter.missing scene (if you squint) takes place in the ballpark of 10x18-21
Waiting for the stars
by Misscapitaine
In 1995, Chuck turns Castiel’s life upside down, forcing him to move to Lawrence, Kansas, far away from everything he’s ever known. Cas now has to start over in a town that already feels too small for him. But maybe the green-eyed basketball player he meets on his first day of school will give him a
Nie dokazuj
by mangocheezitz
Bonus scene from chapter 8 of W dzikie wino zaplątani, the bit where Sam and Gabriel take it outside.This probably won't make much sense without reading the main fic.
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Best Long Supernatural Fics
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Best Completed Supernatural Fics
96 curated works
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Best Explicit Supernatural Fics
83 curated works
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Best Mature Supernatural Fics
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Best Teen-Rated Supernatural Fics
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Popular Supernatural Ships
Destiel
Castiel/Dean Winchester
The angel Castiel and hunter Dean Winchester, whose profound bond became one of the most popular ships in fandom history.
95,000 works →
Wincest
Dean Winchester/Sam Winchester
The Winchester brothers, hunters bound by family, destiny, and a codependent relationship that transcends normal sibling bonds.
60,000 works →
Sabriel
Gabriel/Sam Winchester
The archangel trickster Gabriel and hunter Sam Winchester, whose relationship evolved from antagonistic to protective and tender.
30,000 works →
Megstiel
Castiel/Meg Masters
The angel of the Lord and the fierce demon, whose unexpected connection bridged heaven and hell in tender moments.
15,000 works →
Drowley
Dean Winchester/Crowley
Season 10's demon Dean arc gave fans a summer of Dean and Crowley howling at the moon together — karaoke, bar fights, and the King of Hell calling it what it was: 'extraordinary.' Crowley's fondness for Dean never really went away afterward, and neither did the ship.
3,000 works →
Saileen
Sam Winchester/Eileen Leahy
Eileen Leahy, the Deaf hunter who taught Sam sign language between cases, was the rare Supernatural love interest the fandom universally adopted. Canon killed her, resurrected her, and then erased her in the finale — so fic restores the ending she and Sam earned.
2,000 works →
DeanBenny
Dean Winchester/Benny Lafitte
Dean came out of Purgatory with a vampire best friend and a loyalty that put him at odds with Sam for half a season. Benny was the rare person Dean trusted without reservation, which makes his sacrifice — and Dean's grief — prime fic material.
2,500 works →
Midam
Michael/Adam Milligan
The forgotten Winchester brother spent a decade in Lucifer's Cage with the archangel wearing his body, and season 15 revealed they emerged as genuine friends sharing custody of one vessel. Fandom took that bombshell and ran straight to romance.
1,500 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Supernatural fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 250,000 Supernatural fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Supernatural ships?
Popular Supernatural pairings include Destiel, Wincest, Sabriel. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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