You Get What You Need

Title: You Get What You Need
Author: Linpatootie
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John, Sherlock/Victor
Warning: R, slash, drug abuse
Length: Short
Status: Completed



Sherlock meets up with an old friend.



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I liked the flashbacks. They made their relationship rather interesting - it's also very sweet that Sherlock stopped Victor in the end. Brave, too.

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Two Coffees One Black One with Sugar Please

Two Coffees One Black One with Sugar Please

Series Title: Two Coffees One Black One with Sugar Please
Author: Linpatootie
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock
Warning: R, slash
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


A somewhat pointless experiment on Sherlock's behalf leads to John having to re-evaluate pretty much his entire life.
Sherlock wants to conduct a sleep study of sorts. John contemplates smothering him with a pillow.


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This is fluffy as a cloud. John's great, the way the relationship starts is great, everything's... duh, what do you think? Great.
A nice story to read before bedtime. Definitely.

Same Author as:
You Get What You Need

#ibelieveinsherlock

Title: #ibelieveinsherlock
Author: Tellytubby101
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John, Lestrade, Mycroft
Warning: PG
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


John fights the media and police for Sherlock’s sake.


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I loved the crossover between "our" IbelieveinSherlock movements becomes part of this fictional universe. It's a great story to reminisce about Sherlock until season three hits TV.


Same author as:
Art of the Reasoner

What You're Owed

Title: What You're Oweds

Author: carbonbased

Fandom: Sherlock

Characters: John/Sherlock, Mycroft

Warning: R, slash, child abuse, suicidal(Sherlock, John), drug abuse, character death(John)

Length: Medium

Status: Completed

A package arrives at 221B and the contents send John back almost three years. He never thought he'd hear that voice again.

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I believe this story has got a sibling. One where John has to find the recordings, though.

Okay, basically Sherlock left John a tape with different voice recordings. John discovers Sherlock's past and that is the truly gorgeous part. I loved how vulnerable Sherlock sounded when spilling his most private memories. I loved John's reaction, I loved how unstable he was - the end was shocking. I thought this would be one of those light-heartened, heart-warming stories. It was. But it also was one of the stories that illustrate how precious our time is, how heart-breaking life can be.

Art of the Reasoner

Title: Art of the Reasoner
Author: Tellytubby101
Fandom: Sherlock
Character: John, Sherlock, Lestrade, Sally
Warning: PG-13, AU, character death(Sherlock)
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


A world in which Sherlock is an artist, not a detective. Though that doesn’t mean he can’t help solve crimes. 



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This is magnifiscent, artistic, and beautiful. Just like "The Art of Seduction", this story managed to capture Sherlock's make-up and depicts him in character while exchanging his obsession with crime solving. In here, he solves crimes but he isn't obsessed with it. Instead, there's art, and crazy, insane thoughts about art and art expression.
John's a great chap, too. Loved everything. Even the last chapter which came like a blow against the stomach. At first I believed there'd be an epilogue of sorts. There wasn't. I really wished to have a slower "curtain fall".

Same Author as:
#ibelieveinsherlock

The Beast of Baskerville

Title: The Beast of Baskerville

Author: Mildredandbobbin

Fandom: Sherlock

Characters: John/Sherlock, Harry, Molly, Jim

Warning: NC-17, slash

Length: Novella

Status: Completed

15th Century/fairy tale AU. An invalided John Watson comes to the isolated village of Baskerville seeking shelter with his sister, only to find himself embroiled in a grisly murder. As the villagers point to a local werewolf legend, the odd but brilliant friar, Brother Sherlock, disagrees, and soon he and John are on the the trail of a very human murderer. As the killer takes another victim, fear and suspicion grips the village, culminating in the arrival of Inquisitor, Friar James Moriarty, who proves more terrible than any supernatural beast could ever be.

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Sherlock as a brother :)

Yes, this is very nice. Especially since, as religion is a science in itself, Sherlock takes his job very seriously but doesn't just preach. He's very in character. Religion is his science, he practices, he is faithful but sticks to his own rules.

John's grief over Sherlock's apparent death also is interesting to read. Overall, I was very pleased with this novella. 

Seduction

Title: Seduction
Author: tepidspongebath
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock, Sherlock/OMC
Warning: PG-13
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


To stop a blackmailer, Sherlock Holmes decides to enter unfamiliar territory. But not before practicing on John Watson. 


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You remember this funny story where Sherlock Holmes got engaged? To a house maid? Well, let's pretend that house maid was a secretary. A secretary called John Willoughby.
This is funny, especially since Sherlock's seduction skills have gotten rusty...  so, logically he has to train. Who would be better to train with than with John Watson?

Sherlock's Man of (Endless) Mystery

Title: Sherlock's Man of (Endless) Mystery

Author: Asterie

Fandom: Sherlock

Characters: John/Sherlock, Sherlock/OMC

Warning: PG-13

Length: Short

Status: Completed

When Sherlock hears that “love is an endless mystery”, he concludes that falling in love would mean he’ll never be bored again, and begins an internet dating mission to find his One True Love. As John follows him from date to date, he hopes Sherlock will realise that the perfect man might be a little closer to home.

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Beware, this is actually funny :)

Should be read by every Sherlock fan, not just Johnlock fans. This is heart-warming, there's a lot of Sherlock strangeness and John irritation in there.

If you want to see John follow Sherlock on his dates instead of Sherlock following John, you're in the right area.

Corpus Hominis

Title: Corpus Hominis
Author: mycapeisplaid
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock, Mycroft
Warning: NC-17, slash
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


John knows the human body intimately. He’s had plenty of opportunity for study as a doctor, soldier, and lover. There’s one particular body, however, he knows very little about. When Sherlock launches himself head-first into a new obsession and they get sent on a case in an unlikely location, the pair discovers each other’s bodies with confusing yet delightful (and sometimes hilarious) results.


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This is a casefic set in a wellness resort. During their stay John and Sherlock discover each other in more intimate ways than ever - and I loved Sherlock's jealousy. Cute, in a way.

The Fabric of Life

Title: The Fabric of Life

Author: holyfant

Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock, John/Mary, Lestrade

Warning: NC-17, suicidal(OC), PTSD (Sherlock)

Length: Novel

Status: Completed

The fabric of life rearranges itself around the re-emergence of Sherlock.

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This is more about John's and Sherlock's relationship in the beginning than them actually getting together. While John has his issues, especially since Sherlock hurt him with the fake death, he always held feelings for his friend and knows that this is the second chance usually not granted. His therapy group is wonderfully depicted.

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The Speed of Objects in Motion

The Speed of Objects in Motion

Title: The Speed of Objects in Motion
Author: holyfant
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock, John/OFC, Dimmock, Hudson
Warning: NC-17, cheating, 
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


Sherlock, John and a lifetime of falling together and apart.


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This fic crushed me. Really, it did. It's one of those fics where you think "Yeah, John's going to come around because he already is doubting himself' then he comes around. And you think everything is going great. But it doesn't. Because John is hurting Sherlock. And then you want them to break up - even as a Johnlock fan. It's just not fair to Sherlock. And John is too selfish. So selfless in some aspects but way too selfish in another. Sherlock can't let go because he has become dependent. Given in to this addiction and... John is hurting him again. Leaving. Leaving as if it was Sherlock to blame. When they get back together, I felt so weak. I couldn't trust John not to hurt Sherlock again. Even at the end, it was more like the clock ticking...
When John tells Sherlock that he was miserable without him, I felt like throwing a book at him. So selfish, so... damn tiring selfish. He describes Sherlock as "taking up everything" but isn't he doing the same to Sherlock in this story? This John has become the darkest I have ever seen. Even when I read dark!John stories, there wasn't something inherently wrong with them in this regard. They ignored morals, they hurt consciously. Their actions were always consciously. Here, they aren't. I believe this John is the most scary I've seen. Because you want to trust him but there is this waryness, this distrust. And every time you are ready to discard it, he disappoints. Messes up. And there's no real regret behind it. Otherwise he wouldn't again. He wouldn't, not in the same way. He is scary. And I feel so sorry for Sherlock to have fallen for him.

The time skips are used very well to illustrate how time passes. Loved that.

Same Author as:
The Fabric of Life

Unravelling Sherlock

Title: Unravelling Sherlock
Author: Kr_N1
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock (switching), Sherlock/OMC
Warning: NC-17, slash
Length: Novel
Status: Completed


John's curiosity is triggered by the simplest of the comments: 'Don't be alarmed... it has to do with sex', and Sherlock's quick reply 'Sex doesn't alarm me.'



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I can't believe the author declared this finished. It certainly is not! I hope there will be a sequel as soon as the third season is out. I've picked this story up two times and discarded it after the second chapter. Third time's the charm - it grew onto me. I liked the vulnerable, confused but stubborn Sherlock in there. John's inner dilemma and his persistence to stick to his final resolve captured me. The characters are very honest, very true to themselves. Sherlock calling a sex line was rather crazy but... hell, I wish Gatiss read this story and would include a scene like this^^
I'd call this a Sherlock classic.

If You Can't Move Heaven, Raise Hell

Title: If You Can't Move Heaven, Raise Hell

Author: splix

Fandom: Sherlock

Characters: John/Sherlock, Ian Adler/Sherlock, Ian Adler/John

Warning: NC-17, slash, non-con, BDSM

Length: Novella
Status: Completed

All John Watson wants is a peaceful fortnight's holiday in Cornwall. Fate has other plans.

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Set in a monastry. John's and Sherlock's interactions were very natural and the case was interesting. I didn't mind their relationship to take form in the last chapter - this isn't about them, it's about the case and them sorting out their feelings. I don't know why Irene had to become Ian but I didn't mind.

Things Unsaid

Title: Things Unsaid
Author: backarapper, GameboyRocker
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock, John/Mary
Warning: PG-13, drug abuse, murder(Sherlock)
Length: Novella
Status: Ongoing


When Sherlock finally does something unforgivable, John leaves London. A month later, he gets a call from Lestrade that Sherlock isn't eating, won't leave his flat, and is back on drugs. Sherlock refuses to get clean, but will John's return be enough to help him? What feelings will they develop for each other along the way? Slow Johnlock.

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I am a bit doubtful about this one. I like the writing style and the main idea but Mary's an eye sore. I love it when she understands the boundaries of the connection she and John can have. It'll never be as strong as the one he shares with Sherlock (not just as a slasher, I like it in gen stories that way, too). Here, she doesn't get the picture. She's understanding but does not understand. And thus, John doesn't get it either. He's not really seeing the relationship for what it is. 
I also thought John unkind at more than one point in this story. Not rude, simply unkind. Sure, Sherlock's on drugs, a pain in the ... and seriously not complying. That doesn't make John's behavior right, though. He begins to see through himself, so I intend to follow that story. I believe the authors were setting it up this way for just this turnabout. And THAT could be very interesting.

4.916

Title: 4.916
Author: nmqttps
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John, Sherlock, Mycroft, Sally, Mary
Warning: PG-13, injury(John), violence
Length: Novel
Status: Completed

John jumps in Sherlock's stead. Moriarty's organisation is massive, but not impenetrable. There's a bigger game being played well over Sherlock's head.


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This one's interesting. There's a lot of BAMF!John in there and more of a very apathic, silent Sherlock. Not my usual "stuff" but I liked the characterization.

Gravity

Title: Gravity
Author: WendyBird
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock, John/Mary, Lestrade
Warnings: NC-17, slash, violence, murder(Victor Trevor), violence, injury(John)
Length: Novella
Status: Completed


On the three year anniversary of Sherlock's death, John finds something unusual in his flat. He shouldn't be so thrilled to be finally going mad. But is he? Oh god, yes.


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Loved that one. Okay, I really was applauding when Mary left (not my case, I've seen her interpreted more to my liking) but seriously, John and Sherlock are just the right mix of messed-up, loneliness and angst. The story doesn't span a big time frame, thus the narrative is very direct and precise. It's about an event, not a character story. WendyBird became one of my favorite authors within the first two chapters. The subtle method to tell Sherlock's return captivated me.

A Happy Accident

Title: A Happy Accident
Author: KeelieThompson1
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock
Warning: PG-13, mpreg, omegaverse
Length: Short
Status: Completed


Sherlock and John accidently spend a heat together and Sherlock ends up pregnant. Thing is, he doesn't want it. So he and John come to a deal...


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The kind of story of which you know where it's heading. Nice, predictable, but sweet.

The Silent World Within You

Title: The Silent World Within You
Author: femme, noeon
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Draco/Harry, Dumbledore, Ron, Hermione
Warning: R, slash, mpreg
Length: Novella
Status: Completed


Harry only wanted Malfoy for one night, one birthday. It wasn’t meant to be anything more.

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Mpreg coupled with a touch of PTSD/depression, EWE and 8th year. The story is epic, that's more or less my main reason to rec it. It's well-written, not amazing, but a solid, good work. Nothing to complain. The final encounter with death was a nice edge in the otherwise rather predictable story.

Howdy

Title: Howdy
Author: Juxian
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Lupin/Snape, OMC(Howdy)
Warning: PG-13, slash, injury(Snape)
Length: Medium
Status: Completed


Snape and Lupin separately decide to adopt a child. And they stubbornly want to adopt the same child


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There's another, very similiar story to this where both want to adopt Teddy. This is less dark, though, but very insightful and full of compassion. Snape is rather vulnerable, but also prickly and snarky. It's a good mixture, especially with Remus' soothing personality.


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Forbidden Thoughts
Lukewarm

Lukewarm

Title: Lukewarm
Author: Juxian
Fandom: Harry Potter
Characters: Lupin/Snape
Warning: R, slash, school
Length: Short
Status: Completed

Remus Lupin finds out that his accommodations in Hogwarts go with a bonus

Work Text:

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish you were either cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you out of my mouth.

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There's not much smut in there - it's more like a character study into how Snupin might work. Neither of them is sprouting a new head or drowning in love for the other. The relationship is practical and not very intimate on emotional grounds. Yet, it functions. And in the end, Lupin cannot but see Snape in a different light. Not a bright, pink lovely one, but it's less bleak than before, more emotionally entangling.

There are two sequels but I think they are not on par with Lukewarm - not bad, but not on par.
Mine
Out of Darkness

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Forbidden Thoughts
Howdy

If You Were...

Title: If You Were...
Author: Kryptaria, Mitaya, The_Kinky_Pet
Fandom: Sherlock
Characters: John/Sherlock, John/Jim, Irene, Mycroft, Lestrade/Molly
Warning: NC-17, slash, BDSM, injury(John), violence
Length: Novel
Status: Ongoing

Sherlock and John meet as potential flatmates, just in time for John to get a more attractive offer as a partner in Irene Adler's business. This calls for discretion, so he reluctantly refuses Sherlock's offer to share a flat, but he can't quite get Sherlock Holmes out of his mind.

A series of suicides provides Sherlock with a much-needed distraction. A dead cabbie gives Sherlock the next clue in the game: the name Moriarty. And when John Watson comes back into the game, Sherlock can't help but wonder where to draw the line between coincidence and fact.

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Series includes:
If You Were Mine
If You Were with Me on the Bridge
If You Were the Hunter

Difficult work, to be honest. I can't say whole-heartedly that I liked it. There were some elements that almost frightened me off, e.g. John/Jim. But then, I can't say without adding a but that I didn't like it. Because, hands down, Sherlock is written very intriguingly. Sometimes I really respected John, sometimes I thought he was forced into too many roles. In the end, the story left me hanging. I didn't really know whether I was rooting for Johnlock - John just didn't seem to care as much for Sherlock as Sherlock did for him. That made me feel bad for Sherlock. But John did care before, so... difficult. I suppose there's still some time for him to come around and sort out his feelings.

Kryptaria also wrote:
Northwest Passage