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Summary:

It seems the boys can't even get into their car some days without finding trouble. Rated T for some language.

Winner of Dude Where's My Car category (round 8 Supernatural FanFiction Awards)


Categories: One Shots, Humor Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 1942
[Report This] Published: 28/01/07 Updated: 28/01/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 15/03/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

hee hee. It's a CAT, boys. That was fun, thanks!

Author's Response:

Thanks for reading and commenting!

Laura

 
Summary: John prayed.
Categories: One Shots, Missing Scenes Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 508
[Report This] Published: 29/01/07 Updated: 29/01/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 01/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

A fantastic piece, love the biblical comparison. Poor Dean - it's such a terrible dilemma! I loved this, heading off now to read some more of your stories!

Author's Response: Thank you!  I'm glad you enjoyed it.

 
Summary:

What if Sam never went with Dean when he came to get him at Stanford...


Categories: General Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 13810
[Report This] Published: 01/02/07 Updated: 21/04/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 11/03/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

What a great start! I am completely sucked in and I'm going straight on to read chapter 2 right now !

Author's Response: thank you sooo much for your awesome review:D

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 11/03/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Poor Dean, this looks bad! And I love the theme of sacrifice, because that's Dean all over. Well done!

Author's Response: yea i really wanted Sam to know of the sacrifices Dean's made for him, and i thought I'd narrow it down to one big one

thx again for your review

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 11/03/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Loved the conversation between Caleb and Dean - it would be nice to think that someone in Dean's life cared about his dreams!

Author's Response: yea i knoe eh! I'm really glad you're enjoying it...i really appreciate the reveiws:D

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 11/03/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

A beautiful job with the flashbacks - I loved them! Dean is the bestest (I know, that's not a word!) brother ever!

Author's Response: ahhah Dean totoally is the BESTEST brother ever:D

and thanks a lot for your wonderful review...I'm really glad you liked the flashbacks...that's one thing I wish they'd have more of in the show, like in the epi "something wicked"...i love the showww and it's awesome but a couple more flashbacks would make it that much better:d

thanks again for your review:)

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 11/03/07 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Short.... but very sweet! Great work!

Author's Response: thanks a lot i'm glad you enjoyed it:)

 
Mind Games by mizpah Rated: M starstarstarstarstar [Reviews - 83]
Summary:

Mind Games

Sam plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with a hunter who is determined to succeed where Gordon Walker failed - to kill Sam. With Dean held hostage, who can Sam trust as he desperately tries to stay one step ahead of the hunters and rescue his brother.

 


Categories: Action Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Completed: Yes Word count: 14612
[Report This] Published: 04/02/07 Updated: 11/02/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 15/03/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Good grief, not boring! The action really barrels along at a terrific pace -especially for a first chapter. Well done!

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 15/03/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

Excellent Dean snark,  he is such a big damned hero and the way you are writing him really reflects that.

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 15/03/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Have to admit that I have read ahead-  so I know what's coming! -but this chapter sets everything up very well. Plenty of suspense and angst. Great work!

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 15/03/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Still won't let me copy and paste, but really loved these two parts:

"Kiss your brother goodnight Dean" "Good night Sammy......"

and

Dean became aware of two things at once....that some bastard had salted and burned his brother, and that the man responsible was coming within range of his hands.

Great writing, I really felt those moments.

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 15/03/07 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Awwww. They should have told Dean the night before that Sam was still alive. Why did they let him believe he was talking to Sam's spirit???? Great writing, sucked me right in!

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 15/03/07 Title: Chapter 6: Epilogue

Just beautiful. Gotta love that song! Many thanks.

 
Summary: Sam's thoughts while Dean is on the stage.

Categories: One Shots, Drabbles Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 280
[Report This] Published: 04/02/07 Updated: 04/02/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 04/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was beautiful! Of course, I agree with the sentiments, (being completely Dean-obsessed) but I also love the way you have paced the ideas through the passage - wham, wham, wham.  Now if we could just get Sam to realise it on the show! Many thanks.

 
Summary: Dean is directed to a woman of sight for guidance.
Categories: One Shots, AU Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 678
[Report This] Published: 04/02/07 Updated: 04/02/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 04/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I've wondered too. So glad you wrote this - Madame Ava makes some good points!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm always wondering about Dean. I'm unashamedly biased. ;)

 
Summary: A Higher Being muses on a warrior of their choosing.
Categories: One Shots Characters: None
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Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 403
[Report This] Published: 04/02/07 Updated: 04/02/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 04/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

A great shame indeed. I really liked this!  I have thought for a long time that it was sad that Dean doesn't see the power of goodness in the world. But even worse than that - he doesn't see the goodness in himself. After seeing Houses of the Holy I know why, but it's still sad, and you have expressed it wonderfully here. Thanks.

Author's Response: Yes, it's really a sad circumstance. Thank you for reviewing! :)

 
Fading by JessicaRae Rated: T starstarstarstarhalf-star [Reviews - 11]
Summary: “Look, I know how you feel…” “Do you? How old were you when mom died? Four? Jess died six months ago. How the hell would you know how I feel?” Scarecrow Tag
Categories: Missing Scenes Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Completed: Yes Word count: 2884
[Report This] Published: 06/02/07 Updated: 07/02/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 09/04/07 Title: Chapter 1: Part 1 of 1

That was just beautiful and so very perceptive. Sam's comment bugged the hell out of me too - if anyone understands loss, it is Dean Winchester.  I am so sorry for the personal loss which gives you such an understanding of it. Please don't think I am trivialising that when I say that you wrote this piece just beautifully.

 
Summary:

The brother's strengths are tested when they are confronted by both a supernatural threat... and a human one. Dean must face his fear of losing his brother in order to save not only Sam, but himself as well.


Categories: General Characters: None
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Completed: Yes Word count: 94133
[Report This] Published: 08/02/07 Updated: 28/03/07


Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 24/02/07 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

So, so, so happy to see you back! After just enduring the most miserable 3 weeks of computer-induced misery I have ever experienced,  it was wonderful to finally get back online and see a new story from you. Loved this first chapter: Dean's not sleeping; Sam had John's voice in his pocket the whole time; Dean snarked all the way through the fight; Dean couldn't make Sam hear him but Brenna could. Loving it, as always. Going straight on to Chapter 2 now!

Author's Response:

Hey -- it's you! I love your reviews. :) I'm really glad you're enjoying this one... AND that you left me chapter by chapter reviews!

Chapter 4 should be posted tomorrow... hope you enjoy it!

GS

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 24/02/07 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

The two POVs are working well for me so far, I like the insight into relationship that you get from being inside both of their heads.

The dialogue is excellent, I loved this bit from Sam "Oh for God's sake.... Brenna help my brother. Dean don't look at her eyes. I'm going to get our clothes"

And I think Dean remembering bits and pieces from the hospital is brilliant. Can't wait to see what else he remembers! On to chapter 3. Yay!



Author's Response:

I really wanted/want Dean to remember his time in the hospital at some point, so... I just decided to make up a place where he does and see what it does to him...

 

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 24/02/07 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

First of all, I love the quote at the start of the chapter. It's so true.

Great parallels between what John did and what Declan did - and Dean feeling guilty that he didn't save eiher of them?

And I just know it's a mistake for Dean to go off on his own now - but I love that he left a note for Sam. Can't wait to see what happens next. Pleeease update soon. Being able to read 3 chapters at once has totally spoiled me. Many, many thanks - and again, welcome back!



Author's Response:

Forgot to say thanks for the welcome back in your earlier review -- so thanks! :) I think that someone like Dean can't help but feel the burden of responsibility when someone else feels pain... it's part of what makes us love him so much!

Hope you like chapter 4.

GS

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 28/02/07 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

You are seriously on a roll - I loved this chapter too! The emergence of Dean's memories from his time in a coma is a fantastic feature in the story, and I love the way you are exploring Dean's double standard when it comes to protecting Sam - but not letting Sam do the same for him. You have the dialogue between these very special brothers spot on -as usual.

So, in short, you have made my day twice over. Firstly, I love this next installment (Dean's covered in bruises - what's not to love?) and secondly, I read in one of your author responses that the story of the brothers will keep you coming back for years. Wheeeee! I consider that a promise  - and I'm planning to hold you to it!

Oh, and by the way, having more than 6 chapters will never, ever be a problem. Many thanks!



Author's Response:

Thanks so much! Wow -- you read my author responses... how funny. :) Well, at least now I know what I'm doing for the next several years. Hee.

I'm glad you're enjoying the memories. If I do it right (I keep saying that in my responses... but I'm nervous every time I post) the memories will help Dean realize something important about himself.

I hope it works for you. We'll have to see if it goes beyond 6 chapters. I had a very wise writer once tell me that all stories have a natural ending, so I'll just let the characters do their thing and they'll tell me when it's over... and then I'll just come back. :)

Hope you like the next parts!

GS



Author's Response:

I meant -- you read my author responses to other reviews... that sounded funny above.

I'll shut up now.

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 09/03/07 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Hey GS, it is seriously time for the nervousness to be over - but I guess stage fright is a sign of a great performer, right? This is another wonderful chapter. I didn't know you had posted early because I have just got my computer back again, (don't ask, it's too painful to talk about) Hoping you might post early for the next chapter, because I am hanging out for more as usual!

I am loving the ongoing revelation  of Dean's experience in IMTOD. Love Sam trying to use his abilities to ease Dean's pain, love the intense moment in the church when Dean made it clear to Brenna that Sam will always come first for him. And loved this line:

 "What happened to your timetable, Pops,” Dean asked. “You’re about twelve hours too early.” That's Dean all over.

Finally, I hope it's okay that  I read your author responses. (to other reviewers, that is. I'm OCD about checking responses to me!)  I can't help myself! 



Author's Response:

Hey! I was hoping for a review from you. :) It's wonderful that you look at my responses to other reviewers -- I think that's one of the great things about this site is that it allows the author to respond so that everyone knows what they have to say.

Thanks so much for being so specific in your review about what you liked. Makes me smile. And I don't know that I'll ever get over the nervousness -- at the core of it all I write for me, to keep me sane in the chaos of life. But the truth of the matter is, I live for the reviews and hope that the movie playing in my mind resonates for someone reading out there...

Thanks for taking time to review, and I hope you like the next parts.

GS

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 13/03/07 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

I would have loved to get to this sooner - I was really excited when I saw that you had posted early -  but life really interfered this week. Anywhooo, here I am. This was a great chapter. You are building suspense so well, and the dialogue is spot on as usual. I adore the  "brother" moments, and love the way you imagine little aspects of their knowledge of each other that add so much to the story. Dean noticing straight away that Sam had been twisting his hair is a perfect (and hilarious!) example. And I am thrilllllled that you are writing about a human enemy for Dean, someone from his past that Sam presumably won't  know much about. It has always seemed to me that Dean would not be the type to let human monsters slide, and he would be bound to have made human enemies with a vendetta towards him. Good times!!!!

And by the way, 8 chapters sounds fine to me - but 80 would be better! See you back here soon. Many thanks.



Author's Response:

80 chapters! Eegads! As much as I'd love to spend that much time with these boys (in real or imagined time), I had a very wise writer once tell me that all stories have a natural ending. I hope that when you reach the end of this one, you agree with how it comes about -- and like it.

I hear you on the real life -- and I'm so glad you were able to find time to read and thrilled you took time to review! I so look forward to your reviews. :) Thanks for all of the specific comments and glad you liked the little brother moments like the hair twisting. Sam's got so much of it, it just seemed natural that he'd have a nervous habit somehow...

If all goes well, chapter 7 will be posted by next Tuesday at the latest. I hope you enjoy!

GS

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 20/03/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Yippeeee! You posted early, and my computer is working at the moment so I can read and review.

So many great moments in this chapter that just give it that soemthing extra.....

Dean snarking all the way through Jack torturing him: "What's the matter Jack? Things not working out the way you planned?" And unwrapping his ribs to bandage Sam? Pure Dean.

Eamon commenting that Dean would have made a good soldier.

Salt lines on the window sills, even in Dean's mind.

The whole scene in the cabin is gut-wrenchingly beautiful and very intense, but you knew just when to break it with light relief :"Great Sam....without you he's a womanising hustler? Just perfect" LOL

Dean turning the tables on Sam during the discussion on destiny: Sam managed to focus Dean, but Dean still returned to his true north like a compass - Sam.  It wouldn't have seemed right to me if Dean had found a new hope for himself and had not somehow included Sam in it.

This was such a great read and such a great ride, and I'm really sorry it's about to end (hence my earlier remark about 80 chapters!) It's fantastic that you are going to write for the VS, congratulations. But I hope that you have more ideas up your sleeve and that we'll see you back here soon as well. Greedy aren't I? It's an illness that started about 5 minutes after I discovered this site and the great authors on it!

In the meantime I have another chapter to look forward to, right? Many, many thanks!

 



Author's Response:

Oh, I love how you called Sam Dean's "true north"! What a fantastic way to describe their relationship. Thanks so much for the read and the review -- I was watching for you. Hee.

And I agree -- Dean's hope is Sam. I think there's more (much more) to him than simply saving Sam, but right now it's his purpose. I'm so glad that worked for you.

Thanks for the kudos on the Virtual Season -- I am excited about working with the team and the plans for this season promise to be amazingly entertaining. And since you asked, yeah, I do have another story I've been chewing on. I probably won't be posting it until early summer, but when I do, I really hope I get to see you on the review page.

Until then, I hope the last chapter lives up to your expectations! :) I am going to miss writing this. It's been a thrill ride for me and I hope for you as well.

GS

 
Reviewer: ciel4 Signed
Date: 21/03/07 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Just wanted to add that I think Dean is Sam's true north as well - he just doesn't always realise it. That's why I love it when you write about moments of clarity for Sam - like when he realises he was stupid to leave Dean.

And I can guarantee that you will see me here again (hope I didn't just jinx myself !) Are we allowed to review the VS? Hope so. 



Author's Response:

Hooray that I will see you here again! :) And yes, you can review/comment on the VS. There are links at the end of every chapter to discuss the chapter/story and/or to email the author.

First episode airs on April 3rd! I look forward to seeing what you think of that -- AND chapter 8. :)

GS