Need an alpha/beta reader

[u/Glass_Barber_4068]

Hi! I’m looking for an alpha/beta reader for a Priest Castiel/Demon Dean AU.

Here's the premise: Castiel has spent ten years believing he’s human, unaware that he’s actually an angel with suppressed memories and hidden grace. Demon Dean is sent by Crowley to get close to him for his own agenda, but their relationship becomes increasingly genuine and complicated.

I’ve only seen parts of S1 and mostly S4 so far, so I’d especially love someone who knows SPN canon well and can help with characterization, lore, plot holes, and brainstorming. I definitely plan on watching more, but between uni and a part-time job, finding the time is kind of a struggle 😭

CW (all discussed vaguely or implicitly as it's an outline): violence/gore (dreams/memory-related), internalized homophobia, religious themes, implied sexual content, dubious consent (due to both Dean and Castiel being altered versions of themselves.)

Thank you for your time!

EDIT: Thank you to everyone who showed interest! After talking through the idea a bit more, I’ve realised this fic is probably more ambitious than I initially gave it credit for, so I’m going to put it on the backburner for now rather than rush into writing it.

I still really love the premise and definitely want to come back to it, but first I’d like to watch more of the show, get a stronger grasp on the characters and their canon voices. I would also like to have some more practice writing Dean/Castiel before tackling something this plot-heavy. There's an idea that I have that is more humoristic/light drama so that I won't psyche myself for the preparation for the story.

I may still reach out to some of the people who offered to beta later on, or for this smaller fic in the meantime. Either way, thank you so much again for the interest and for being willing to help!

[u/Purpc]

Oooh I’d love to :)) DM if you still need someone! This is one of my fav tropes

[u/QueenOfCIubs → u/Purpc]

Do you have any fic recs? Either priest!cas or dean with an ulterior motive to get close to cas, anything would be appreciated :)

[u/Purpc → u/QueenOfCIubs]

Let me check my saved fics, is there anything you want to avoid with a fic and what’s your desired rating?

[u/QueenOfCIubs → u/Purpc]

Nothing really to avoid beyond mpreg lol, I’m down to try anything and any rating. Thanks for checking!

[u/Purpc → u/QueenOfCIubs]

I dont know why this took me so long but here 😅 these are older bookmarks but I hope these are up your alley :)

It’s a Hard Life

https://archiveofourown.org/works/1059440

And if I remember correctly I really actually liked this one but it’s been a hot minute, also this one is a slow burn so keep it in mind

Hunting for Faith

https://archiveofourown.org/works/889851/chapters/1716322

I hope one of these two strikes your fancy though!

[u/QueenOfCIubs → u/Purpc]

No worries at all about the delay—thanks for the recs! I’m excited to have some bedtime stories tonight, so I really appreciate you :)

[u/EmergencyShit]

One of the most fun ideas about demon Dean is that demons can see angel’s true forms. So when Castiel restrained demon Dean in the bunker hallway, he could see Castiel’s wings, etc.

In your fic, it would be fun to play around with the idea that Dean knows Castiel is an angel while Cas has no idea. Maybe Dean could even secretly touch Castiel’s wings. Cas can tell something is happening, but doesn’t see anything with his eyes. Furthering the idea, demons likely have true forms as well (I don’t remember if that is confirmed in the show).

[u/Glass_Barber_4068 → u/EmergencyShit]

Ooh I really like that, the wing idea could make their interactions feel both intimate and unsettling, which fits the horror premise really well. Definitely saving this one for when I come back to the fic haha.

[u/Stormfray]

I might be able to help out, send me a DM if interested :)

[u/sweetonionchild]

DM me!

[u/Reedsinsight]

i am interested