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Underwater (Johnlock, multi-verse Reichenbach)
Title: Underwater Vidder: educatedinyellow Length: 4:33 Rating: Unrated, contains canon-typical violence including (faked) suicide Relationships: Johnlock Summary: Johnlock, multi-verse Reichenbach. Reichenbach waits for them, always.
Does anyone know any adaptation or fics of sherlock where theyre totally inlooooove and angsty and hurt and comfort OR ANYTHING PLEASSSSSSE
seven devils in my house, they were there when I woke up this morning...
devils | sherlock vs moriarty [the reichenbach fall]
Title: Devils: Sherlock vs. Moriarty Vidder: londonlock Length: 2:03 Rating: Unrated (contains canon violence) Relationships: Gen Summary: "seven devils in my house, see, they were there when I woke up this morning, i'll be dead before the day is done..."
Rec: A very slick and haunting reflection on Moriarty and Sherlock's ill-fated clash of intellects in the Reichenbach Fall.
A New Sherlock Edit in 2023???
Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Edited by OneAllysa
Title: Everybody Wants to Rule the World Vidder: OneAllysa / i-am-adlocked Length: 2:32 Rating: Unrated, contains (lots of) canon violence Relationships: Gen Summary: None provided but let me just share these tags from @solarmama which pretty much sums it up:
Anyone got BBC Sherlock fics that are genuinely scary? Not necessarily something that scares me into insomnia, but at least mildly disturbing
Please
Some scary fics...
And these are two of my own that might fit the bill: Leaves and The Web (and don’t miss tiltedsyllogism’s fantastic remix The Unwinding!)
Be sure to check the tags before diving in to some of these, as they definitely might not be to everyone’s taste.
ive been rewatching sherlock, someone please recommend me all the long, slowburn, fluffy yet angsty, plot divergent johnlock fics you know
I have some lists you might enjoy:
Sharing, because this is REALLY AMAZING.
If this were a real movie, and I had seen it in the theater, the movie would have jumped to the top of my must-see list.
Obviously, spoilers for “Hounds” if you haven’t seen it yet.
Incredible fan trailer if #Sherlock’s The Hounds of Baskerville were a movie. Very well done. Brilliant.
Title: The Hounds of Baskerville Theatrical Trailer Vidder: Skeletree Productions Length: 1:41 Relationships: Gen (Sherlock, John, Henry, Greg) Summary: I have this obsession with movie trailers. Especially horror/thrillers. I figured it was only a matter of time before someone did one for Hounds, and since I sometimes make videos too, I thought "Why not me?" It was great fun to make!
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Rec: Very tight, suspenseful episode cut. The story is the same, but the music and editing really bring it all together.
Warning for flashing lights.
Sherlock | His Way [Tribute/Character Study]
Title: Sherlock: His Way Vidder: Mathilde with an E Length: 4:18 Rating: Unrated, contains canon violence Relationships: Gen Summary: Spoilers for the three series. It's been such a long time since my last video. This one is my love letter to Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat's version of Sherlock Holmes. He is kind of a jerk, really. But in his defense, he has the coolest coat! I fell in love with My Way a long time ago. I listened to it for the millionth time the other day and had an epiphany. Sherlock. Obvious. I mean, come on! The song is about a man who lived his life the way he wanted to. He has known pain, grief, tears, but also... Well, he's having so much fun! I've never read the analysis of this particular version of Holmes on the web, from the writers, the actors or the fans, so this is my own vision of the man. In my mind, he doesn't care one bit about what others may think or say. Which is why I picked this music in the first place. It's perfect for him, I believe. I mainly focus on Holmes and, obviously, his friendship with Watson. The heart of the show. But Molly, Mary, Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson and Mycroft are not far behind. I really hope I did justice to the character.
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Rec: I think this vid can stand as a classic now with all the best aspects of the canon show, set to a eminently classic song. The excellent editing invokes humor, drama, heartbreak, and excitement in equal turns as it puts the full range of Sherlock's strengths and foibles on display. Makes me want to watch the show again, which I think in many ways is the best rec of all.
Bingo card source (not sure if it's their creation or if they got it from somewhere)
I'm a sucker for a bingo card, so let's get some recs going!
Fever: The Temper Between by Phyona (26K, M, Johnlock) Sherlock and John catch a fever.
Nightmares: I'll Follow You Into the Dark by fearfully_beautifully_made (19K, E, Johnlock) Four times that one of the boys wake each other up from a Nightmare and one time when it is not a Nightmare. ;)
Stranded/Lost: Evidence of Human Life by thesardine (16K, E, Johnlock) Sherlock's sanity deteriorates while he and John are stranded on a deserted island.
Fainting: Swoon by cathedral_carver (3K, T, Johnlock) Sherlock keeps fainting. There are approximately five different reasons why this might be happening. Possibly six.
Hypothermia: Helpless by ivyblossom (12K, M, Johnlock) John, ever the good doctor, notices something not quite right about Sherlock. Biopsy, diagnosis, surgery, and radiation: Sherlock lives through thyroid cancer treatment.
Yay, I'm a sucker for H/C. Here goes:
Infected wound: I'm going to be completely without shame and start by reccing my own fic, where they both get hurt plenty: Running Obliquely
Bloodied knuckles: Winning the Goat by @arwamachine . I never miss an opportunity to rec this fic ;-)
Fevers: A Thousand Threads of What-Might-Have-Beens by wordstrings, part of the incomparable Paradox series
Bundled up in blankets: A Smart-Arse Consulting Detective Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas by @bertytravelsfar I think they're technically bundled up in Sherlock's coat, but that's even better.
Headache/Migraine: Electric Pink Hand Grenade by beautifulfiction almost doesn't need to be recced, it's so famous.
Bingo!
And another one:
A few of those are a bit of a loose interpretation.
Stabbing - There's a First Time for Everything by TakePenandInk, love me some "John gets hurt and Sherlock loses his mind"
Buried in rubble - Leave the Signs and the Sirens by out_there for the best pool aftermath
Stranded/lost - Drive by lifeonmars, just a wonderful fic I've re-read countless times.
Barbed Wire - I couldn't think of any so I'm reccing wordstrings again for making creative use of a bear trap All the Best and Brightest Creatures (this fic will make you hate Moriarty like you've never hated him before)
Taking the bullet- It's not entirely fitting factually but definitely emotionally, but I have to rec @caitlinfairchildfics' excellent and your very flesh shall be a great poem for the best John whump proably ever.
Bingo!
That's Row 1 and Row 3 covered as well, can we get some more?
Bingo card source (not sure if it's their creation or if they got it from somewhere)
I'm a sucker for a bingo card, so let's get some recs going!
Fever: The Temper Between by Phyona (26K, M, Johnlock) Sherlock and John catch a fever.
Nightmares: I'll Follow You Into the Dark by fearfully_beautifully_made (19K, E, Johnlock) Four times that one of the boys wake each other up from a Nightmare and one time when it is not a Nightmare. ;)
Stranded/Lost: Evidence of Human Life by thesardine (16K, E, Johnlock) Sherlock's sanity deteriorates while he and John are stranded on a deserted island.
Fainting: Swoon by cathedral_carver (3K, T, Johnlock) Sherlock keeps fainting. There are approximately five different reasons why this might be happening. Possibly six.
Hypothermia: Helpless by ivyblossom (12K, M, Johnlock) John, ever the good doctor, notices something not quite right about Sherlock. Biopsy, diagnosis, surgery, and radiation: Sherlock lives through thyroid cancer treatment.
Word count: 44,197 Chapters: 17/17 Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes, more to be revealed later Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Filip Scarlatti, John's hapless footman Kenelm Additional Tags: Romance, Angst, Alternate Universe - Classical Music, Alternate Universe - Historical, Mystery, Social Issues, Family Loss, Travel, Vienna in the 1830s, Physical Disability, Depression, Don't copy to another site, Mourning, Loneliness, Career troubles Summary:
Lieutenant John Watson's days in London are painted in shades of grey after losing both his military career and his family. Could an unexpected request to travel to Vienna to track down the errant son of a wealthy family break the monotony?
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Rec: Another fic slightly off the beaten path, this story is not so much a mystery (although there is an aspect of investigation as John tries to gather information to send back to Mycroft) as it is an exploration of the musician side of Holmes's character. Taking inspiration from the 1984 movie Amadeus, among other influences, it casts Sherlock Holmes in the role of a musical genius leading a bohemian lifestyle while carrying with him a mysterious obsession for a magnum opus he cannot finish.
The intricate details woven throughout the story bring the historical period to life in striking detail, the depiction of 1830s Vienna so vivid that it feels like you are traveling there in person. The author's obvious enthusiasm for the subject matter shines through in every scene, taking us on a deep dive into the world of music history while still remaining eminently accessible.
Additional familiar characters, in particular Molly and the elusive Victor, take on new dimensions, adding layers to the intricate narrative. There is also an undercurrent of romance and deepening affection between Sherlock and John, although it’s not the main focus and their relationship could never be called conventional. But then when was anything about them conventional?
Overall, this fanfiction is a wonderfully written, wholly engaging as well as educational story (castrati, anyone?) with a fresh perspective on the characters and their relationship that history fans will be sure to enjoy.
Word count: 127,409 Chapters: 18/18 Fandom: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock (TV) Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mummy (Sherlock), Original Characters, Molly Hooper, Philip Anderson, Mike Stamford, James Moriarty, Lestrade (Sherlock Holmes) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Historical, Alternate Universe - Science Fiction, space travel, World War II, Aliens, Memories, Mind Palace, War, historical events, Sherlock is the Envoy, love in a time of war, Period-Typical Homophobia, Period-Typical Sexism, Gender Roles, Alien/Human Relationships, Cultural Differences, Falling In Love, Separation and Reunion, Undercover Missions, Eventual Happy Ending, They will always be together, Don't Post To Another Site, POV First Person, POV Sherlock Holmes, Serious Injuries, Hurt/Comfort, Injury Recovery, Abduction (and Rescue), Toxic Nationalism, Medieval History, Switzerland, Sussex, True Love Summary:
April 1938. As Europe moves towards another war, a lonely envoy arrives from a distant, dying planet.
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Rec: I read this a while back but the rec got stuck in my drafts because I kept getting frustrated at finding the words to do it justice. But it’s even more of an injustice not to write anything, especially as it’s not getting an overwhelming number of hits.
This is a truly remarkable fic that would hands-down stand its own as an actual novel. It’s sophisticated, with professional quality writing that draws you in with its classic science fiction feel and intricate world-building.
Complementing the seamless blending of the familiar with an entirely new role for Sherlock Holmes, in which he must unravel the mystery of his own existence, the tension and mystery provide a compelling counterbalance to the tender romance that builds between them.
Wholeheartedly recommend if you’re looking for something a little different than the usual fare of series 4 fix-its and Reichenbach feels.
It’s tagged for both ACD and BBC, but I think that’s because it’s a historical AU set in neither canon era and as such could be read with either set of characterizations. There is no crossover. For me, it worked best as an ACD fic.
Word count: 14,378 Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Characters: John Watson, Rosamund Mary "Rosie" Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock Holmes Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Sherlock never comes back after Reichenbach, Older John and Sherlock, Past Mary Morstan/John Watson, Divorce, Parenting, Starting Over, Harvard, POV John Watson, Romance, Surprises Summary:
Sherlock Holmes has been gone for twenty long years, time enough for John Watson's daughter to make it all the way to Harvard University.
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Rec: A highly intriguing premise that doesn’t disappoint for a second. Basically, Sherlock never returned after leaping to his “death,” and John believed him dead, went on to marry Mary, and raised Rosie. The tags already reveal that Mary is now a thing of the past, but as to what happened to Sherlock in the intervening years, I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but it’s probably not what you might think. (It certainly wasn’t my first thought!) I really liked the maturity of this story and how real it felt, a far cry from mind-controlling sisters and secret prisons. Just two men whose lives can never be complete without each other, trying to make the best of what fate dealt them... and maybe a little nudge from someone who can’t help meddling.
Word count: 22,755 Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Rosamund Mary "Rosie" Watson, Molly Hooper, and everyone in the TJLC discord! Additional Tags: Romance, Light Angst, Mutual Pining, Christmas, Case Fic, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Hand Jobs, Blow Jobs, just some real pathetic pining in here guys merry christmas, Post-Season/Series 04 Summary:
It takes everything in John to keep his voice even and reassuring; he has to keep reminding himself that Sherlock’s an amateur at all of this. “Sherlock,” he says. “If the case necessitated it, I would snog you within an inch of your life in front of Jesus Christ himself. I would give you a handy so festive it would—Yeah, it would probably kill a caroler.”
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Sherlock and John travel to Edinburgh to catch a homophobic serial killer in time for Christmas. They figure out how to use their words, more or less.
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Rec: Love the vibe in this so much! There’s pining and angst, yes, but also humor, banter, and the deliciousness of realizations coming to fruition. I especially liked that things weren’t too fraught between them and no matter how awkward or questionable the methods, there was no question of the steadfastness of what was between them. The case also had a couple of fun twists and vibrant side characters to shake things up a bit.
Word count: 68,552 Chapters: 6/6 Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & Victor Trevor Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Rosamund Mary "Rosie" Watson, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Greg Lestrade, Harry Watson, Original Characters, Sally Donovan Additional Tags: Friends to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, L-space (Discworld), Bookshop, Post-Season/Series 03, Post-Episode: s04e02 The Lying Detective, Don't copy to another site, Miscommunication, Communication, Developing Relationship, Developing Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Demisexual Sherlock Holmes, Bisexual John Watson, Parentlock (mentioned), Magical Realism, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, GNU Terry Pratchett, Canon-Typical Violence, TFP Does Not Exist, Homophobia, Internalized Homophobia, Sherlock Whump, Doctor John, Time Travel, 1980s, lgsm, Gay’s the Word, Coming Out, victorian london, Afghanistan, Serbia - Freeform, Sussex, First Kiss Summary:
After chasing a criminal into a poky second-hand bookshop, John and Sherlock find themselves not only stuck in the building, but in L-space itself. With things still raw and unsettled between them after the events surrounding the Culverton Smith case, this adds another dimension to their predicament, which not only consists of finding a way out of the shop (while avoiding getting murdered by the criminal), but also to finally address the issues between them.
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Rec: This is a fantastic series 4 fixit (ignoring TFP) that straddles past and present in a gripping adventure transcending space and time. The magic and the draw for me were the literal excursions into major events, both personal and historical, which influenced the development of Sherlock’s and John’s characters and attitudes toward relationships. It was so satisfying to not just hear them tell about what happened, or reflect on their own memories, as is usually the case in stories that delve into their backgrounds, but to see them play out in real time with the advantage of hindsight and gained wisdom. With the added fun of how the bookshop itself became a participatory force - dare I even say character - somewhere between nudging these two toward their own revelation and smooshing their faces together.
As far as the Rosie factor goes, she exists (toddler age) and is mentioned a few times, but never actually appears. Also, although this contains elements from the Discworld series, it’s not really a crossover and can be read without any knowledge of that series.
one sided or unrequited fics? i want smthn to be sad abt
Reply: First off, I have a few fanvids to offer:
Title: Habits (Stay High), Johnlock Edition Vidder: superoreoman Length: 3:40 Rating: Unrated, contains scenes of drug use Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, John Watson/Mary Morstan Summary: John drinks, Sherlock gets high
Title: Never Had the Chance Vidder: johnlocklover221 / BakerEdits Length: 2:04 Relationships: John/Sherlock (unrequited) Summary: None given, but this is supposed to be John expressing his regrets to Sherlock.
Title: John’s Letter Vidder: johnlocklover221 / BakerEdits Length: 2:12 Rating: Unrated, SFW Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Summary: None given, but this is supposed to be a letter from John to Sherlock after series 4.
Title: Gone Away Vidder: johnlocklover221 / BakerEdits Length: 4:22 Rating: Unrated, SFW Relationships: Gen Summary: John can’t cope after Reichenbach and Sherlock is the one left grieving when he returns.
Title: Replacement Vidder: the-7-percent-solution / Paige Aleece Length: 1:25 Rating: Unrated, SFW Summary: Sherlock narrates his thoughts as he leaves John’s wedding. Just what was racing through his mind as he left the reception? Hear the sorrow from his own mouth, if you can stand it.
Title: Let him go Vidder: MrJunjouYaoi (? not sure, maybe just the uploader) Length: 2:11 Rating: Unrated, contains suggestive imagery and partial nudity Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, John Watson/Mary Morstan Summary: БИ-4, клип: “Let him go” Шерлок ВВС, видео, Шерлок/Джон, R, ангст: http://slashworld.diary.ru/p197835673.htm
Title: The Things He Meant to Say Vidder: Intriguue Vid length: 3:00 Rating: Unrated Characters: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Summary: “John, there’s something i should say” This video is about all the things Sherlock wanted to say before he took that goddamn plane to get killed somewhere in Eastern Europe. All the things he wanted to say to John, but never did.
Beyond those, I'm not sure I have any completely unrequited, one-sided fics. I think everything I've read with that tag ends up with Johnlock at some point. But these may come close for you:
Ease Your Way Into Occupied Spaces by joolabee (11K, E, Johnlock, Warstan) One thing’s certain: this wasn’t the way it was supposed to happen.
Variations on Happily Ever After by iriswallpaper (65K, E, Johnlock) No one is all good, no one is all bad. Relationships that start out good can turn bad. People change. Relationships change over the years. Sometimes changes start so small that they leave both partners confused, and things go bad so slowly it’s easy to ignore warning signs. It’s easy for Sherlock to ignore warnings of John’s growing darkness because he loves - deeply, truly loves - the image of John he carries in his heart.
White Tulip by withoutawish (40K, E, Johnlock, Warstan) Sherlock is in love with John Watson. John Watson is in love with Mary Morstan. Sherlock likes Mary Morstan just fine. Sherlock likes drugs more. And most importantly, Sherlock doesn’t like Sherlock.
You Can Tell Me Anything series by coletta (44K, M, Johnlock) After Sherlock comes out, John thinks he's happy for his flat mate until he starts struggling with unexpected feelings of homophobia. Sherlock's trust is shattered when John breaks his promise to accept him unconditionally. CelibateSherlock/StraightJohn.
And finally, if you just want the sads generally, here are some rec lists:
Word count: 19,981 Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sherlock Holmes (Downey films) Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Characters: James Moriarty, Mycroft Holmes, Anstruther (Sherlock Holmes) Additional Tags: Torture, Drug Abuse, Angst, Misunderstandings, John Watson Whump, Sherlock Whump, Watson Whump Summary:
After being rescued from Moriarty, Watson is still being tortured from afar. How far will Holmes go to save him?
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Rec: The tags and summary might make this sound like a graphic whompfest, but I can assure you it’s almost all very lovely, angsty hurt/comfort. The torture is really just the first scene and it’s not graphic. The rest of the fic is Watson’s recovery, supervised by Holmes, who knows all too well from first hand experience what he is going through.
This is a Downey movie-verse fic, and as such nails the dynamic of the irrepressible, action-bound Holmes playing off his steady, longsuffering Watson. What made this really interesting to me though was the deep sensitivity which Holmes portrays without losing his biting edge. And the very unorthodox - and let’s be honest, self-indulgent - treatment which he devises to ease Watson through his illness. ;) ;)
