excuse me while I shout this from the rooftops

murron has posted her Dean/Cas BigBang, Above and Below.

And, holy cow, people.

Friends. Romans. Countrywomenfolk. I know I keep saying this, but it can't be said enough, because she outdid herself with this story. I don't know how she manages it when all her previous stories have been fantastic before, too, but this, this.

If I were to sum it up, I'd use her own words: "A headcase, a soulless dude, and a [redacted for spoiler] angel walk into Hell."

And it is just that, but so, so much more.

But let us look at her summary some more: After the events of 'Caged Heat' Dean, Sam and Cas climb into Hell to get Sam’s soul. While they pass from one infernal circle to the next, Dean struggles with his mistrust of soulless Sam and the shadow of his own past in the Pit. In addition, there’s the matter of Cas who’s come to mean more to Dean than he wants to admit. Fighting against Hell spawn and fallen angels, passing through burned cities and salt deserts, Dean believes in the success of their mission until their luck runs out and Hell threatens to swallow Cas whole.

What can I say that praises this story enough?

Her writing style is flawless, her plot tight, the action has you at the edge of your seat, the UST is thick as a London fog, the ST is punch-to-the-gut sexy, the use of mythology is outstanding and her settings ... God. These settings. Reading this story is like watching an epic movie. You will not want to put at away.

And, God, these settings.

( Have a few examples so you don't just have to take my word for it. )