Shadows of the Past (Supernatural Fanfiction Book 6)

In Shadows of the Past, Sam and Bobby wrestle with the devastating revelations Dean shared about his years of silent suffering. The once indestructible Dean has been reduced to a man haunted by his mother's final words and the weight of his lifelong burdens. As Dean's inner battles intensify, Sam is torn between guilt and the overwhelming need to be the brother Dean can lean on. Bobby, too, is shaken to his core, recalling the day he talked Dean off the ledge, now understanding the depth of Dean's unresolved pain.

With Dean no longer fighting to regain his mobility, it becomes clear to Bobby and Sam that Dean is on the brink of giving up, his will to survive tethered only by those he loves. But the words from their mother continue to haunt Dean, and the family must figure out whether this haunting is an omen or simply the last echoes of a lifetime of protecting others.

Sam and Bobby must navigate a path of healing, both for Dean and themselves, but the shadows of the past loom larger than ever. Will they be able to save Dean from the ghosts that threaten to pull him under, or will they lose him to the darkness that's always been lurking just beneath the surface?

Told from alternating perspectives, Shadows of the Past explores the emotional and psychological toll of family, loss, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love-even from ourselves.