#hoversea

[thanks-mike-stamford]

Throwback to Whumptober 2019 - a johnlock fic

I hadn't written in years when I decided to give Whumptober a go, which I ended up finishing only in the next year. It got a reception I didn't expect. I don't have a fic for this October yet, but you can go and read this one!

This is a fix-it post s4e01 after they come back from Morocco, and Mary didn't die.

Word count: 33,266

Status: Complete

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hiii,

Do you know of any humiliation kink fics? Such as exposed naked to one another or pantsed? 🫢

Hey Nonny!

Ah, I don't have any personal recs, but here's what I pulled up that was tagged with "humiliation" on my MFL list. As always, if anyone has some to add, please do! Hope these are what you're looking for, Nonny!

HUMILIATION KINK (MFLs)

See also:

Humiliation (Alexx's List)

Humiliation Kink – part 2

Sort You Out by Sexxica (E, 1,562 w., 1 Ch. || Student / Teacher AU ||, Teacher John, Student Sherlock, Spanking, Punishment, Embarrassment, Name-Calling, School Uniforms, Minor Medical Kink, Anal, Shy Sherlock, Humiliation, Slutty Sherlock, Age Difference, Younger Sherlock) – When Sherlock ruins his school uniform, the one that Mr. Watson gives him to wear isn't exactly what he had in mind. His punishment doesn't turn out quite the way he expected either.

Wet to My Touch by splix (E, 3,016 w., 1 Ch. || CAM First Person POV, Rape/Non-Con, Non-Con Touching, Anal Fingering, Humiliation, Extreme Dub Con) – Mands vilje er mands himmerig: His own desire leads every man.

Taming Sherlock Holmes by Sherlock1110 (E, 3,704 w., 2 Ch. || Doms and Subs AU || Dom John, Sub Sherlock, Established Relationship, Humiliation, Kneeling, Punishment, Cock Cage, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Blow Jobs, Butt Plugss, Vibrators, Nipple Play, Collars, Gags, Cuffs, Spreader Bars) – Sherlock is being brilliant in Lestrade's office, pacing around and never being still. It's making Lestrade dizzy, so he offers Sherlock a seat. Part 1 of the Taming the Holmes Brothers series

Company by lookupkate (E, 6,004 w., 2 Ch. || BDSM Club AU || Dom John, Sub Sherlock, Soft Dom John, Mentions of Previous Bad D/S Relationship, Mentions of Previous Non-Con, Humiliation, Happy Ending) – Sherlock goes under cover to suss out an embezzler at a BDSM club. His past is marred by an ex-boyfriend who verbally abused him under the guise of a D/s relationship. What he thinks he needs is a little different than what he needs. Luckily he's placed with someone who can see how fragile he is, Dom John Watson. Once the case is over he realises how much he's going to miss the man. Damn.

You Can't Leave by heat_lightning (E, 19,405+ w., 8/9 Ch. || WiP || Light BDSM, Friends to Lovers, First Kiss, Possessive Sherlock, Light Dom/Sub, Mutual Masturbation, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Verbal Humiliation, Past Drug Addiction, Making Out, Blow Jobs, Nipple Play, Choking, POV Sherlock, Purple Shirt) – John makes plans to leave 221b to move in with his boring, ordinary girlfriend. Sherlock makes some deductions about just how Not Gay John really is, and seduces John to keep him around. He needs John's medical expertise for the Work. Also, rent money. John loves Sherlock. Sherlock loves the Work. Sherlock knows that John at least wants to fuck him. And Sherlock is perfectly willing to exploit John's attractions to him as a means to an end. Obviously. Mycroft is not amused.

Development milestones by HOverSeas (M, 33,266 w., 31 Ch. || Post-T6T, Sherlock Whump, Villain Mary, Child Abandonment, Parentlock, Explosion, Isolation, Stab Woind, Unconsciousness, Stitches, Scars, Asphyxiation, Humiliation, Recovery, Hurt/Comfort, John Whump, Happy Ending) – Takes after they come back from Morocco. Mary never died, but her bad decisions still follow her around. John, Sherlock and Rosie need to deal with the consequences.Written for Whumptober 2019. Each chapter is a prompt, posted every day of October.

Shames and Praises by s0mmerspr0ssen (E, 51,919 w., 7 Ch. || Doms and Subs || Dom John, Sub Sherlock, Humiliation, Punishment, Developing Relationship, Riding Crop, Cane) – Unable but desperate to find a dom who will put up with him, Sherlock swallows his pride and turns to Mycroft for help. Shortly after, John Watson steps into Sherlock's life.

I want to go home. Series by IwillbeReichenbach (E, 82,514+ w. across 3 works || Series WiP || TEH / Post-Serbia, Canon Compliant, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Sherlock-centric, Torture, Violence, BAMF Sherlock, Sherlock Whump, Canon Compliant, Mycroft To The Rescue, Dark, Pain/Hurt, Injury, Waterboarding, Electricity Misuse, Rape Aftermath/Recovery, Humiliation, Emotional/Psychological Abuse, Physical Abuse, Broken Sherlock) – A version of the events that occur in Serbia and shortly thereafter. Sherlock is in for a rough time. I have tried my best to keep it canon compliant. 

Somatic Theory Series by CaitlinFairchild (E, 67,872+ w. across 8 Works || Series WiP || BDSM, PWP, Sub Sherlock, Established Relationship, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Bondage, Top John, Anal /Oral Sex, Masturbation, Enthusiastic Consent, Sex Toys, Rimming, Dirty Talk, Rough Sex, Humiliation, Additional Kinks) – “Sherlock, I think you may be on to something.” John tightened his fingers in Sherlock’s hair. “I won’t hit you,” John said, radiating calm control as he pulled hard on the sensitive strands, making him gasp in pain and surprise. “But I’m thinking hitting isn’t the only way to give you what you want. You want sensory input? I can get--” he pulled Sherlock’s head up and leaned closer-- ”Very--” he pulled his hair even harder-- “creative,” he whispered, licking the delicate curve at the top of his ear. Sherlock moaned, a throaty, desperate sound that sent a jolt of fire straight through John’s body. “Oh yes, John,” he breathed. "Yes, please.”

Children of the Small Gods by alexxphoenix42 (E, 285,081+ w. across 2 works || Series WiP || Regency/Royalty/Historical Magical Fantasy AU || First Meeting, BDSM, Romance, Arranged Marriage, Voyeurism, Cross Dressing, Bisexuality, Humiliation, Minor Character Death, Sensation Play, Festivals, Poetry, Role Playing, Intoxication, Underage Prostitution, Casse Fic, Pregnancy, Drug Use) – Brother John is a recent addition to the Temple of the Small Gods on Baker Street. A mysterious stranger catches his attention one night when he does something that no one else has ever managed to do.

[flexitarianfandom]

Looks like something the cat digged out

HOverSeas

Summary:

The bomb at the pool goes off, and takes both Sherlock and Moriarty with it. John doesn't agree with the outcome, so he decides to bring Sherlock back from the dead. But, of course, there is a price.

Sherlock bbc, Johnlock

[what-when-where-and-y]

Hiiiiiiiiiiiii thank you for the tag @hoversea

3 ships: hmm, Errink and Poth from the undertale AU’s, and probably TNTduo too

Last song: better for it by Riley Clemmons

Last movie: The last Jurassic Park on idr the title

Reading: Train Go Sorry by Leah Hager Cohen it’s pretty good book based around Deaf people

Currently consuming: nothing but I want gum or some water or smth

Craving: the ability to focus on doing my schoolwork. Or just some watermelon sour patch kids.

Tags: @illululusion @cooperblr @tacochippy @graciecreates @riddlegirlworld @palepinata @thebongcloudopening @brainrot-my-beloved @voidfaucet also if you want to hop on and tell me smth about yourself go right ahead!

(starting a new thread 'cause the other one got really long)

Tag 9 people you want to get to know better

Thanks for the tag, @juniperjellyfish!!

Three ships: Pixane, Ralbert, Orphydice

Last song: Phenomena - Douran

Last movie: Hmm, I really can't remember

Currently reading: RED (As in Russia and Measles and Love) by Linda Jane Niedfeldt

Currently watching: Ninjago!

Currently consuming: Strawberry-orange gum and grape soda (I know, I'm sooooo healthy)

Currently craving: Nothing. I just woke up, and I'm never hungry after I wake up (even though I fell asleep starving)

Nine tags: @beetr0t @roguendeavor @giddlygoat @lennon-cuddlywump @dapper-nahrwhale @not-quite-my-tempo @kentucky-fried-thea @orcaofmyheart99 @frau-wilhelm-klink

[sollucets]

"unprompted text post" and it's the best one shot I've ever read on that forsaken website (affectionate). Gosh. I spammed the kudos button for five minutes. It's not every day something makes me fall in love with the ocean all over again but goshdarnit this fic pushed me straight into the rays' tank. Call me a d(a)emon because you made me felt every single one of Gav's emotions while reading and I've been smiling to myself like an idiot the entire time. Also I'm never stopping to think about the descriptions the visuals, they're stunning. So. It absolutely made my day. Thank you so much for posting it!✨

ahhhhh gods above im gonna have to lay down and happy cry

(in case it's serious, the "unprompted" bit was a joke about queendread's super beautiful aquarium gavin which you should see immediately if you haven't)

i am!!! so glad!!! everyone should love the ocean more!!!!!! if i helped that then i am so glad. i love and miss the pacific and i just think that water and the ocean and fl...... it's special. i really do like refractions it's one of my favorite of my own fics and i'm really overwhelmed by the love for it recently i ;u; <3333 thank you so kindly i am holding this ask gently in my hands like a precious thing

[dateaforestgod]

Thank you, friend. To you as well. @hoversea

[swissmissficrecs]

Word count: 9,849 Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sherlock (TV) Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, James Sholto/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Bill Wiggins, James Sholto (Sherlock) Additional Tags: Veterinarian John Watson, Farm boy Sherlock Holmes, Friends With Benefits, Insecure Sherlock Holmes, John is a Horndog, Sheep & Goats, Johnlock - Freeform, Alternate Universe Summary:

John and Sherlock have a good agreement, no strings attached. Of course John’s feelings for James Sholto won’t interfere with it, John thinks, like a fool.

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Quickrec: Fresh and inventive farm AU with hot summer action, jealousy, bees, and a surprisingly tender core.

[discordantwords]

fic recs - january 2022

Here are some of the fics that I read and enjoyed this month. All of the fics listed below are complete.

12 Days of Christmas Series by mydogwatson

A Second to Midnight by AlgySwinburne

Again by discordantwords (all right, all right, this one’s a self rec but I’m very happy with the way it came out,so there.)

All The Way Through by stopthat

Balm by Faerie2071

Bodywork by Silvergirl

How Could the World Go Back by dreamingofcrows

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by J_Baillier

I’m Sorry for Your Loss by Asilvergirl

Mrs Hudson Disposes by Silvergirl

No Questions Asked by BakerTumblings

No Such Person by Calais_Reno

semiotics by Anyawen

Shift by stopthat

teabags, time & temptations by Anonymous

Tonight’s so very different by The_Spiral_Staircase

Travelling Spirits by HOverSeas

We Remain by Calais_Reno

What Tomorrow Will Bring by addicted2hugh

Happy reading!

[blissfullychelle]

Fic Recs for 2021

A Retrospective - January 2021 You Might Just As Well Be Blind by ArwaMachine When a serial killer starts targeting couples, Sherlock and John must do what they have to do in order to get to the bottom of things.

Unfortunately, John already has a girlfriend. Surely pretending to be in a relationship with Sherlock won't pose any problems with his relationship, will it? The Burning of Carnation Petals by HOverseas John is a crematorium technician and he has a lot of relationship issues. Sherlock is a florist and mostly has one relationship issue. They are friends, but will have to pose as boyfriends as a way of avoiding the problem they are trying to solve.

You Go To My Head Series by J_Ballier, 7PercentSolution This series is an alternate universe one, featuring the exciting medical and romantic adventures of doctors Watson (senior neuroanaesthetist) and Holmes (neurosurgeon). Bite Me by Enterthetadpole It started with a whisper of a request through the homeless network. Something illegal yet too beneficial to not take advantage of even with the risk. I Dream of Dying Series by Ranowa Total, non-complicated HLV fix-it. The John we all wanted from HLV, Mary and Magnussen handwaved out of the way, and a happier Sherlock in endgame Johnlock. Journal of Truths by Goddess_of_the_Night When John escorts Sherlock back to Baker Street from the tarmac, he discovers a journal that Sherlock has kept secret...that he has kept secrets in. The Real Meaning of Idioms by Feverishsea After two weeks away, John finally texts Sherlock. He doesn't expect Sherlock to respond. He doesn't expect Sherlock to keep texting him. And he really doesn't expect things to spiral out of control so rapidly. Somebody Loves You by Simplyclockwork Sherlock decides to finally take things to the next level with John. Unfortunately for him, the cock-blocking universe has other plans. Hallelujah by Randomwordsonpaper John didn’t know if it was the sight of the dark-haired man with the sharp cheekbones, the dexterous, long fingers on the violin, the beautiful notes he played, or a combination of all three, but he was utterly mesmerised the moment the man started playing. A shiver ran down his spine, and he was unable to look away.

[rjalker]

Free animal abuser (and animal abuse defenders) blocklist: 

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[thanks-mike-stamford]

It's once again Halloween and I don't have something new yet to show you guys so here's my Halloween fic from 2020.

Title: Looks like something the cat digged out

Words: 12876

Relationship: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

Summary: The bomb at the pool goes off, and takes both Sherlock and Moriarty with it. John doesn’t agree with the outcome, so he decides to bring Sherlock back from the dead. But, of course, there is a price.

This is my Johnlock Halloween contribution! That was the quickest fic I’ve written, and I had lots of fun doing it. It happens post-The Great Game. Remember series 1, where everyone mostly agreed it was a great show? As I have been updating you guys, it’s a bit spooky, a bit angsty and a bit tropey. 

[inevitably-johnlocked]

hi steph! do you have any recs where john and/or sherlock work in a farm? thanks so much for your help! <3

Hi Lovely!!

Ah, I don't have personal recs, but here's what I tagged on my MFL list:

FARM / RANCH AU (MFL's)

Gone and Changed by cwb (E, 4,617 w., 1 Ch. || Farm/Ranch American AU || Teenlock, Friends to Lovers, Angst, High School, Summer Vacation, Swimming, Hot Weather, Oral Sex, Car Sex, Blow Jobs, First Kiss/Time, Falling in Love, Mutual Pining) – John and Sherlock are best friends, until John goes and changes. Part 1 of the Just Like That series

At All Material Time by dizzylittlesunflowers (T, 7,029 w., 1 Ch. || 1930′s Farm/Ranch AU || One Shot) – When John Watson first met Sherlock Holmes, the dark-haired stranger had told him he'd never make the mistake of falling in love. Set in 1930's Southern America, the mysterious Holmes family move into the deserted house opposite John Watson's farm. Intrigued with the strange newcomers, the young farmer lets his priorities slip. But not without consequence.

bread and honey by weneedtotalkaboutsherlock (M, 8,814 w., 8 Ch. || Farming AU || Second Person POV Sherlock, Angst, Suicidal Thoughts, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Healing, Therapy, Alcohol Abuse, Implied/Referenced Drug Abuse, Early Retirement, Seizures, Service Dogs, First Kiss/Time, Happy Ending) – The next thing you are sure and aware of is the mix of mud and water seeping through your shoes as the cabbie drops you in front of the old farmhouse. You do not know this, but today marks the first day of spring.

above the gloomy copse by HOverSeas (M, 9,849 w., 1 Ch. || Vet / Farmer AU || Farmer Boy Sherlock, Veterinarian John, Friends with Benefits, Insecure Sherlock, Horny John, Sheep and Goats) – John and Sherlock have a good agreement, no strings attached. Of course John’s feelings for James Sholto won’t interfere with it, John thinks, like a fool.

Wild Skies by darkestbliss (E, 13,339+ w., 9/? Ch. || WiP || American Farm/Ranch AU || Age Difference, Fluff, Implied/Referenced Drug Use, Bottom Sherlock, Virgin Sherlock, Teen Sherlock, Summer Camp, Older John) – Sherlock Holmes, show jumping champion turned druggie, is sent to a small, remote ranch in Wyoming for the summer as part of his rehabilitation process. There, he meets John Watson, a beautiful and good-natured ranch hand who was raised by the West.

lean into a loved body by simplyclockwork (E, 60,199 w., 8 Ch. || Farm / Ranch AU || PTSD John, Post-Divorce John, Trauma, Flashbacks, Beekeeping, Farms, Panic Attacks, John’s a Mess, Soft Sherlock, Misunderstandings, Miscommunication, Fluff and Angst, Mystrade, Self-Esteem Issues, Mild Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Discovery, Idiots to Lovers, Strangers to Lovers, Developing Relationship, Happy Ending) – Still reeling from Afghanistan, John Watson moves to farm country after inheriting his late grandfather’s property. There, he tries to come to terms with his new reality, the work cut out for him, and the failure of his marriage. To top it all off, his awkward, bee-loving neighbour is kind of a madman.

This Land We Have Chosen by redscudery (E, 86,309+ w., 16/19 Ch. || WiP || Victorian Canadian Farm AU || Farmer John, Prostate Milking/Massage, Mutual Pining, Colonialism, Demisexual Sherlock, Complicated Relationships, Slow Burns, UST, Awkwardness, PTSD, Panic Attacks, Virgin Sherlock, Canadian Politics, Angst with Happy Ending) – It’s 1866. John Watson is a former army doctor who served in India. He left the service after a mysterious traumatic incident and has been farming in the backwoods of Canada. Sherlock Holmes is an avid botanist and possible hysteric who is a very loud thorn in his brother Mycroft’s side. Since Mycroft wishes to run for Parliament during the first Canadian election, he knows he needs his troublesome younger brother out of their hometown of Carleton before he can precipitate any scandal—and what better place for a botanist than a backwoods farm? Especially when it’s run by someone who just might be able to treat Sherlock’s hysteria? Part 2 of the The Backwoods of Canada series

Suddenly All the Songs Were About You by Anna521614 (E, 167,685+ w., 34/? Ch. || WiP || Teenager / High School AU || Friends to Lovers, Gay Sherlock, Confused John, Slow Burn, Anal, Rimming, Blow Jobs, Loss of Virginity, First Time, Virgin Sherlock, Fluff,  Humour, Coming Out, Coming of Age, Banter, Mutual Pining, Top John, Bottom Sherlock, Farmer John, First Love, Angst) – When Sherlock's mom is sent to work at a research campus in the southern United States, he is less than thrilled about having to pack their family up. But once his eyes fall on straight football player and high school senior John Watson- he starts to think it might not be so bad.

Just Like That Series by cwb (E, 201,462 w. across 4 stories || Farm / Ranch AU, Growing Up/School!lock, Sex, Falling in Love, Mutual Pining, Developing Relationship, Falling in Love) – John and Sherlock are best friends, until John goes and changes.

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Feel free to add more, friends!!

[elldotsee]

List of fics mentioned in our most recent fic chat (we discussed fics we reread, comfort fics, fave freebatch and Omegaverse, fics we’re currently reading) :

Drawn to Stars and The Nearer Your Destination by silvergirl

Everyone Needs a Place by PixChuu22

Do No Harm by calais reno

Many Happy Returns series by Calais Reno

Extraction by holmesianlove

A Gilded Cage by beautifulfiction

A Folded in the Universe by engazed 

A Fortuitous Oversight by dorothydonne

A Horse and His Doctor by khorazir

Survival Strategies for The Domesticated British Butthole by atiki

The Great Sex Olympics of 221B by xistensialangst 

Leave the Signs and the Sirens by out_there

Limping Forward by bendingsignpost

Brand of Gold by aquabelacquaSpeaker for the Bees by antietam

Cracks in The Wall by orphan_account (https://archiveofourown.org/works/1148099/chapters/2326200)

A Further Sea by i_ship_an_armada, ShinySherlock

Deflowered by Lorelai_Lee 

The Wedding Garments by cwb

Putting up Shelves by Khorazir

Just Like That, Gone and Changed by cwb

The Speed of Objects in Motion by holyfant

The Vapor Variant by 88thParallel

Permanent Fixture by vitruvianwatson

All the Best and Brightest Creatures by cwb

To Light Another’s Path by BeautifulFiction

The Moonlight and The Frost by caitlinfairchild 

The Slow Burn by caitlinfairchild 

Half a Dozen Dances by CeruleanDarkangelis 

Drift Compatible by JBaillier

Damage by lifeonmars

The very Unlikely Existence of a Flightless Bird by cwb

Just Transport by kinklock

The Ground Beneath Your Feet by chryse 

The deepest secret no one knows (elevator sex!) by raina_at

In a Changing Age by allonsys_girl

Who I Really Am by agirlsname

Dissecting the Universe by enterthetadpole 

Method Act (freebatch) by splix

Dog Days by all_i_need

De Veritate Unicornis Modernus by tepidspongebath

Gone is My Past by cyerus

Looks like something the cat digged out by HOverSeas

This is Your Song by agirlsname 

The Whore of Babylon is a Perfectly Nice Girl by out_there

[dateaforestgod]

@hoversea No - I had never even heard of the Raven Cycle books before I started this blog - but you are not the first to ask.

I do find it fascinating that the things I write here about Himself can remind others of so many different things.

[helloliriels]

:D ty bunches - and also for the patience!

FIC RECS!!! Okay ... breathing again ... These are some shorter *gems* I really enjoyed ... hope you do to? ... I haven't been tackling long ones lately.

Whirlwind - DiscordantWords (WIP, absolutely stunning!) if you haven't tried it yet ... the PiNiNg and MisUnderStanDing are gonna be the death of me! (and crossover is done *to perfection*)

Please, speak now - mycr27 (short) gonna kill you. promise.

Upon Waking - joolabee (explicit, but divine) I won't spoil the premise. Just trust me, if you don't mind the s e x.

Travelling Spirits - HOverSeas (gut wrenching, divine, short)

On The Losing Side - missselene (note: there are several 'on the losing side' fics and they are all good!) this one gets me right in the gut. John moves back to baker street, and starts *sleeping* with Sherlock, but there are a lot of misunderstandings and angst going on! A little longer 8k.

The Phoenix and The Dove - professorfangirl

Before You Say Something Real - subtext-is-my-division (also rated E, was a lot of pining, angst and jealousy) may not be your thing? but it was a very unique read, and I enjoyed it.

Bakers With Benefits - Raina-at - this one at first glance, may sound a bit campy? and i read a comment that the reader didn't like how fast they get together? but actually ... they missed out if they didnt continue it. There is a LOT going on here and it is well worth finishing!!!! Sherlock is written with so much feeling. This fic made me enjoy cooking even, and that's saying something. 💕

Hope one of those meets the need?? @caffeinatedanxiouscucumber

Much Love,

Liri

Hiiiii

I have to talk to you about two things:

First, What if I am not is SO GOOD. I ADORE IT. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. I love how you're actually addressing John's anger issues and making him actively seek help.

Second, fic recs please? Any slow burn or angst loaded fic works. I have asked you for recs once before and loved all of them. You have impeccable taste.

Byeee

🥰😎 thank you bunches!!!! *heart swells to bursting*

Fluff and I have put a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and trust falls into the making of 'What If I'm Not?' already, and I'm really happy with how it's being received. 🤍🤍🤍 Tysm for the encouragement!! @fluffbyday-smutbynight and I both are living for teh comments!!

As far as fic recs ... let me delve into the archives and see what I can best recommend. Sorry! Got de-railed by several spiders and the mad hunt for *where did it go?????* and could not focus for $%^& afterwards lol. Watching ASIP to recover and telling myself it was the same one in multiple places ... right?

Catch you tomorrow with fic recs! (I hope!)

[swissmissficrecs]

Underrated Fics, Part 17

I’m a little late getting to this, as it’s been more than 6 months since the last installment, but that just means even more underrated fics for you to see what you may have missed out on. I’m including fics from multiple Sherlock Holmes adaptations and lowering my usual word count requirement because this is what I’ve been reading and excellence also comes in small(er) packages.

Qualifications:

- Fic complete - Last chapter posted prior to December 1, 2021 - Fewer than 150 kudos as of this posting - Earned a ‘favorite’ from me on AO3

(P.S. See my other “Underrated” lists here.)

In order of length:

1. This is a series 4 remix with a gripping, strongly written casefic full of shocks and surprises that made a lot more sense and remained truer to the core of the series than the aired episodes. The low kudos are probably because of the non-rating (I’d put it at T for violence) and the fact that it’s not really shippy, although I came away from it fully satisfied on all counts.

The East Wind Echoes by SherlockWatson_Holmes (36K, NR, Johnlock and Warstan) Fandom: Sherlock BBC There's a new serial killer in London, leaving tantalising clues that have a special meaning to Sherlock. Is he somehow linked to the crimes, and will he be able to protect the ones he loves?

2. A rare Pilot!verse fic with lovely domesticity and a compelling original mystery.

♢ ♧ ♤ ♡ by saki101 (11K, M, Johnlock) Fandom: Sherlock BBC An odd, little slice of life on Baker Street.

3. This is a perennially underrated author whose fics, I think, often get skipped due to vague or sparse summaries. Additionally, they changed their pen name recently, so are also suffering under the curse of unfamiliarity. But their stories are all terrific. This one in particular is full of dangerous dynamics and unhealthy choices for the ultimate in Johnlock pleasure.

The End of the Conversation by lurikko [formerly toyhto] (10K, E, Johnlock) Fandom: Sherlock BBC Sherlock tries to fix things with John but doesn't know how.

4. A reunion-after-estrangement fic that’s overflowing with suppressed emotion.

The Silence Between Us by Calais_Reno (9K, T, Johnlock) Fandom: ACD Watson is a proper Victorian man, a stranger to himself, unwittingly complicit in his own unhappiness. On a journey to London to see Holmes after ten years of silence, he tries to understand their broken friendship and his own grief.

5. A fresh and inventive farm AU with hot summer action, jealousy, bees, and a surprisingly tender core.

above the gloomy copse by HOverSeas (9K, M, Johnlock, Jolto) Fandom: Sherlock BBC John and Sherlock have a good agreement, no strings attached. Of course John’s feelings for James Sholto won’t interfere with it, John thinks, like a fool.

6. A captivating and unique telepathy AU with vast improvements over the canon story “A Case of Identity.”

best things dwell out of Sight by rachelindeed (9K, T, Johnlock) Fandom: Downey films In a society where telepathic ability is too often equated with worth, Miss Mary Sutherland is short-Sighted. But that didn't stop her from smelling a rat in Mr. Hosmer Angel's courtship, and her case gives Holmes and Watson the chance to prove that the marriage of true minds requires no magic at all.

7. I am wholly unfamiliar with the adaptation this is based on, but that did nothing to reduce my enjoyment of this unrepentantly smutty fic.

The Adventure of the Three Gay Bowls by sanguinity (7K, E, Johnlock, OC/OC) Fandom: The Sexual Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Larry Townsend             Another manuscript from the secret journals of Dr John Watson: In an encounter later rewritten and published under the title of "The Three Gables," Holmes assists a member of the Tribadic Tribe who is being blackmailed by a former lover. In thanks, he and Watson are treated to a demonstration of feminine courage and devotion.