I adore faery tales and folk tales, anything old world, rustic, mystical, a little off the map, a little eastern European when need be. I like being scared. I like being totally curious; I have a desperate need to know the 'hows' and 'whys' of everything, particularly the unknown and mysterious, the supernatural. This story fulfilled everything I haven't gotten from a good folk tale in a very long time, and for that I have to say, 'thank you'. This story was wonderful, wonder-full. It thoroughly removed me from my computer desk and put me in the cold damp woods, forest pressing in on every side, feral blue eyes a constant threat from the fog. The writing was superb; I read every word, never skipping idly or skimming as everyone is wont to do when not fully engaged. I was fully engaged. Your portrayal of the supernatural elements was so believable and enjoyable, your adoption and retelling of a classic faery tale was nostalgic and expert, your knowledge of the planting and felling processes was humbling, and your accounting of Sam and Dean and everything they were experiencing and feeling was really captivating. Also, the interweaving of the three story time-lines was flawless. Again, I thank you for giving me my favourite sort of gift: a good story.

You can be assured that I will be reading through your other fics now that I'm informed of your awesome presence on this site.

-HB

yeah, I can always envision Dean as having had to do a bit of hustling in his past, to keep him and Sammy in funds. Very picturable.

Again, this is all so good. I like the start and stop writing style, everything. Really, this is just super enjoyable, really easy to get into the flow and get into their heads and everything else.

So. Actively, definitely, totally loving this. Decidedly a new favourite of mine. Also, I really have a huge softspot for reading Dean in a sidelined profession alongside hunting, especially when the career is fringe even by normal standards, and definitely when it's dangerous. Another fave story of mine has Dean doing time as an Alaskan king crab fisherman, a la Deadliest Catch. So yeah, loving this.

So, just starting this story, and I have to say I'm hooked and totally intrigued. I really like the way you write both Sam and Dean, and I'm all about Dean being secretive and having all sorts of past-issues Sam's still in the dark about. Love it. Ah, so Dean needs to contend with an old foe? Reminiscent of the beef he held with the Striga from their childhood. Again, loving this. Will continue reading!

-HB

Oh, i was so EXCITED when you brought Tanya back! Way to go, I loved this whole story, beginning to end:D

Best supernatural fanfic I've read so far! And that's saying a lot. ^^ Loved how you went into detail with the loggers and evertyhing made it a really believing story. Also The three stories intwined was a very nice touch. Though I would've frowned upon the myth behind it and the extermination progress, you wrote it well pebles and all. Loved Dean and Sam, they were great... Even the old lady in the tree was very awesome... I guess I liked the whole inside car thing in the end a little bit less, too far fetched, but other wize I can't seem to find a flaw in this story. So job well done! And write lots and lots more please! ;) V.

Damn, I swore to myself not to pester you with my reviews too much, but I have to do it - even if it is just one more... Let's see, shall we ;)
Anyway, this was... AWESOME!
Damn, you full on played my kinks: Dean (#1),
big, dense forests (#2),
loggers (hell, I LOVE the smell of resin and chaninsaw-ol. I do!) (#3)
and a heart-gutting backround-storie of young Dean in grave peril (#4)
R... I was purring through the chapters, imagening Dean in loggin-gear. With a chainsaw, and those toolbelts. Hell, I guess I need a shower...
But it was way more than e series of kinks, no! It has a hell of a great storyline, great cast and a real creepy evil thing. And a hero-Sam, something I really appreciate, if Dean is in trouble. Which he tends to find himself in...
The Wolf was... damn, creepy is too nice. Except that I hate the Grimm-tales for what they always do to the wolf in there. 'Specialy the one whith the little goatlings. And even this evil bastard? I felt sorry for him (in the end, not before Sam put the rocks in! Don't get me wrong: I woulda done the same!)
So... Great read, once again. Put it on my fav-list, might read it again ;)

:D I thought I'd read this & see how it is since you recommended it to me in a reply for one of my reviews. It's really good, I liked it a lot. I think it's awesome you ended it with Tanya & I like your sisters Soap Opera rule #1.

Jamie

This is, hands down, one of the most beautiful and striking fan fics I've ever read.

I loved the interweaving of stories/time and the overall slow and steady pacing of the story. The 'wolf' was just fantastic and creepy. I loved the oft repeated "Talk to Me"... it was just really surreal and fantastic and left me with this aching feeling in my chest while reading.

There are really no words that can accurately describe how awesome this fic is. Really.

Radtacular, see how good that was? I made up a whole new freaking word for it :D Now I have to be at work in three hours...

This fanfic is simply incredible, and I mean beyond having a massive plot line and wonderful twists. What amazes me most about this fic is your creativity in descriptions,the small but always perfectly placed details that accentuate a scene. You had me hooked from the moment you described Ruby's hair as a ferret that might eat out of her hand, until right here at the end with the scent of cut flowers. Honestly, I think you should write novels. You have an incredible talent.

Well, I stayed up late last night and finished your fic.

Phenomenal.

I have to say, I had the Little Red Riding Hood Motif figured when I met Granny... I put together the Wolf and Red... the Hunters. You twisted things so nicely, though, that it was all still such a surprise.

Loved Sam. "Are you saying I'm a Donkey?" But really, Loved Sam. Thought it was a great thing for him to save his brother, trusting on the original fairy tale. 'But that's not how the story goes'

You weaved three stories together so well, giving us both such great insight into both brothers. I loved how Sam wanted Dean to tell him the truth, stop holding back, and then through the other characters and his own memory he found out what he had feared. Then when Dean started to tell his tale to his brother in his own drugged remembrance, I so enjoyed Sam's, "Shh... don't talk right now."

Great, great story. But I'm sure you've already been told that.

Loved your notes at the beginning of the chapters, too. Clever and quick of you.

And your titles of the Chapters. They're fantastic as well.

Nicely done, Pink. I'm so glad to have read 'Red'.

~Blair

I am so into this. I love even the small things - how you shorten "Goodenuff" down to Uncle G and when we are looking at things through Brent's POV, Dean now becomes the Kid, with a capital K. And I thought it was brilliant the way Brent feels about Dean before the tree falls and then his concern after. You circled so well and all based on Brent's fears of not being able to move and the bear... that didn't exist.

Totally dug your description of "Hong Kong chop-socky movie"

"muscles like Iggy Pop" You don't have to say anything else.

I so think it's great that this is a WOLF. And by Wolf, it can take the role of many things. I love it's way to blend, yet stick out, and I totally get your descriptions of him - throughout his 'life'.

I like Tanya, but who wouldn't? Really? I like them all, you write them all so vivid. Even the bad guy... we love to hate him.

Can't wait to see the next chapter. And, personally? I'm glad I don't have to wait...

Oh. My. God.

How freaking awesome is this?

Loved your "hands like the blades of a ceiling fan." CREEPY!

'a teenaged girl with long braids and a dozen friendship bracelets looped round her skinny wrists. All Dean could see was more wolfmeat.' Ironic and heartbreaking.

'Couldn’t do much more stealing, because he couldn’t afford to get caught.' You say it so perfectly.

But, really? Your descriptions are amazing. You smell it, you feel it, you see it. Each person, each character you give so much to them, no matter their level of importance.

I'm so glad I decided to read this! Abso-**-lutely.