#librarylock

[johnlockfanficrec]

Description: Sherlock is a cataloguer who’s forced to work the reference desk once a week. Which he hates. Or at least, he used to hate it, until the library hired a new reference librarian. Guess who?

Review: I have an increased love of library AUs now that I work in a library myself. Flirting, and we get to see a bamf John, which really turns Sherlock on. You can guess how it goes from there. Would love to see more works in this universe.

Rating: Explicit

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[cupidford]

Johnlock Love Letters AU October

(AKA - JL3 Declarations of Love from fan fiction) #996

Ask the Soldiers by Itsallfine

[pj-gingernuts]

Merry Christmas to all fanfiction writers! You give gifts we get to “open” again and again. I, for one, have received immeasurable joy this year from the great writers in the Sherlock fandom. Thank you!

[beenchantd]

favorite fics → Rearranged, Itsallfine ( @librarylock )

↳ The status quo had been upended. John’s chair sat where Sherlock’s had been, facing directly into the kitchen with the window at its back. Sherlock’s now sat next to it, where the third wooden desk chair had once sat tucked up under the table. It was different. It was strange.

[nightingveilxo]

Unless otherwise indicated, fics have an Explicit rating, and John is in (Sugar)Daddy, Captain, Top and/or Dom, Alpha, One In the Know, etc role.

Daddy and Sugar Daddy John Watson

A Sherlock In Pink by TheSherlocked (yes, me) Ch: 4/? Words: 12,839

John Watson is invalided home after his time in Afghanistan, a broken man with no real prospects, and a dwindling bank account. Former colleague Mike Stamford introduces him to the most unusual young man John has ever met, a tea shop owner that looks more like a runway model than anything else, but with a mind like a steel trap. An AU meeting, where John comes back into his own, and Sherlock learns some of the most valuable of life lessons. [This is going to be 6 chapters I think, and then ficlets for certain additional elements.]

Everything You Need by Sexxica Ch: 1 Wods: 6,272

Sherlock is the shy little thing that successful and wealthy Doctor Watson’s dreams are made of. Luckily, Sherlock could really use a Daddy in his life and a good bit of looking after.

Sugar Daddy John (series) by Sexxica Works: 7 Words: 22,504

The very best of Sugar Daddy John and his boy, Sherlock.

To A Tee by lookupkate Ch: 14 Words: 15,321

Sherlock receives a text from an unknown number. The man is under the impression that he needs a sugar daddy. After careful consideration…well, he could be right.

Follow Me Down by 221BeStillMyHeart (HighTimesWithHiddles) Ch: 10 Words: 67,725

Sherlock Holmes is a 23 year old genius working as a forensic analyst at Bart’s hospital. John Watson is a 38 year old army captain just back from war, working as the lead surgeon in the trauma ward. A chance meeting brings them together, and no one is ever the same.

A Kept Man Isn’t A Weak Man by Elphen Ch: 1 Words: 20,429 A/B/O

Sherlock is just out of university, but due to drug habits acquired at said college, Mycroft has cut him off, hoping to put a stop to it that way. Instead, Omega Sherlock struggles doubly, both with his cravings and with finding a job that will not bore him to death and support him financially. Then, when he is on the verge of being completely destitute, he finds several hundred pounds ticking into his account for no apparent reason. He thinks it’s Mycroft, but instead he receives an email from someone who promises to send him more money every fortnight and put him up in a flat rent free, on two conditions; he will stop taking drugs and he will occasionally be asked to be a companion for someone. He does not want to be bought like some toy, but what choice does he have?

A Suitable Stain by vitruvianwatson (keepyoueyesfixedonme) Ch: 1 Words: 7,647

John imagines what they must look like–the young, gorgeous university student, naked as the day he was born, draped over the well-dressed older doctor, the muscles rippling in Sherlock’s back as his slim hips roll that beautiful arse up into the air and back down again, his spine curving beneath John’s hand as he moves it to the small of Sherlock’s back to feel the movement. The hard outline of Sherlock’s cock slides back and forth across John’s body, dampening his clothes with precome, and John moves both hands down to Sherlock’s arse, squeezing and pulling him in harder.

Bespoke by consultingbluebell Ch: 1 Wods: 5728

Sherlock is not at all happy about having to wear a suit for an upcoming party, but he might just change his mind when he meets successful and talented tailor John Watson.

A Little Sugar Never Hurt Anybody by beautifullyheeled Ch: 3/? WIP Words: 11,223

Sherlock’s search for a quiet place to study gave him a whole new learning opportunity.

Breck Verse (series) by orphaned Works: 4 Words: 22,363 (Last story never completed, but doesn’t effect the completion of other stories.)

Dr. Watson, world-renowned cardiac surgeon, accepts an invitation to be keynote speaker at a medical conference in Breckenridge, Colorado, a ski resort town in the Rocky Mountains. He meets a sexy young bartender at the opening dinner then spends the week making his baby happy.

Wrapped Around Your Finger by MojoFlower Ch: 4 Words: 27,308 (There is a bit too much top!lock at the end for my taste, but the beginning is good.)

Virgin!Sherlock, 18 and just out of school, is in Morocco in the early 1900’s to learn about the ways of the world. Dr. John Watson, lately of the British Army and invalided out at age of 36, picks him up in the market place. Lessons (you know what kind) are taught and absorbed. Inspired by the song Wrapped Around Your Finger by The Police. I’d say PWP, except there’s a soupçon of plot, given that it’s a story worked around the lyrics of the song.

Captain John Watson

Command Structure by 221b_hound Ch: 16 Words: 49,034 (I’ve read this one several times.)

Sherlock Holmes returns from his hunt to destroy Moriarty’s network. He comes home to John, and at long last they start this thing between them that couldn’t begin while Moriarty threatened them.

But Sherlock has returned fractured and suffering anxiety attacks. He thinks he needs discipline - the whip - to help him focus and be strong. But his problems are deeper and run back to a childhood of neglect.

John Watson is prepared to be Sherlock’s Captain, but he’s a doctor too. His command style isn’t about pain and subjugation. It’s about care and responsibility: and those concepts go in both directions in Captain Watson’s command structure.

Across Every Universe - Green Eyes at Rainbow Corner by Pmzilla Ch: 18/21 WIP Words: 21,505 Based on a prompt I created about the WWII song Green Eyes

Sherlock Holmes goes undercover as a Naval Lieutenant at American Red Cross Club in London, Rainbow Corner to find out whether the plans for the D-Day Invasion have been compromised by an American Colonel. Whilst investigating, he meets the captivating Capt. John Watson, who finds himself centre stage in both the dance club and Sherlock’s investigation.

Captain, My Captain (Part I of The Stripper Diaries series) by twistedthicket1 Ch: 1 Words: 7,845

Sherlock Holmes walks into a strip club for a case. He winds up leaving with more than he bargained for…

Captain Watson

by Sexxica Ch: 1 Words: 5,144

Sherlock is bored and it is driving John insane. Time for Captain Watson to take charge.

Surrender (Part II of the Unwind series) by illwick Ch: 3 Words: 13,506

Sherlock and John take a stab at negotiating a kink. Three rounds of filthy smut ensue. (Includes gunplay)

AU Dom!John/sub!sherlock

A Little Help from my Friends by Ttime42 Ch: 28 Words: 140,776

In a world where everyone identifies as either a dominant or a submissive, Sherlock is having a rough time moving on from a bad relationship and has sworn off doms forever. John has recently returned to London from war and has a fortuitous run in with an old friend in a park. Sherlock and John’s lives are changed forever because of that chance meeting, and they’ll both find their way through life with a little help from their friends.

Shames and Praises by s0mmerspr0ssen Ch: 7 Words: 51,919

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.

Library Lock

Collection of Clues by ianavi Ch: 1 Words: 8,922 (I’ve read this one several times.)

There was no sleeping that night. And not due to the awkward stammering in the stacks of the library. Or the phrasing of what felt as a sudden dismissal. All Sherlock could think about was John’s gaze on his neck, lips, reddening cheeks. How heated he felt under that gaze, how alone when John left. He was itching with desperation to not just be looked at but also touched. It was juvenile fantasy. But he was alone in his bedroom, it was past midnight, and he could indulge. He imagined John’s hand reaching to touch his cheek, his fingers brushing his lips. He buried his head into the pillow and groaned. Could John ever see him like that, ever want him?

A Study In Flirting by GubraithianFire Ch: 1 Words: 5,885

Sherlock is the new librarian at the university library. John is bad with pick-up lines.

Quo Fata Vocant by prettysailorsoldier Ch: 1 Words: 18,115

Sherlock is enamored with one of the employees at the university library, wiling away hours of his days just to catch a glimpse of the dynamic John Watson: captain of the rugby team, event manager for the LGBT society, and third-year medical student. Of course, being only a first-year, it’s unlikely John will ever notice him. At least, until fate (and a little well-intentioned meddling) intervenes.

Careless by lookupkate Ch: 15 Words: 23,652

Sherlock is an eighteen year old student working at a library. John is an army medic sent back to London after an injury. He’s spending a lot of time at the library working on his PhD. Sherlock decides he wants to fuck this mystery student, so he initiates a sexual relationship. He doesn’t really do emotional attachment anyhow, and if he tells John he’s twenty three, what’s the harm? It’s not like he’ll want John to stick around. Right? Right?!?

Sherlock done fucked up.

360.5 by justacookieofacumberbatch (buffyholic) Ch: 6 Words: 18,761

One would think that working as a page at the university library would be relatively peaceful, but what John spies through the gap in the shelves changes his mind.

Arranged Marriage or Domestic Situation

The Bachelor’s Handfasting by Jberry Ch: 20 Words: 20,625 (Sherlock is the smolest gay baby in this one, John is an older widower, and I have probably read this fic a dozen times.)

After her son is caught in a compromising position, Victoria Holmes must make arrangements for a quick marriage between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.

A Human’s Prize by clearinghouse Ch: 2 Words: 22,232 (Sherlock is a smol merman, John is a bamf!, and I’ve read this one several times.)

Prince John is a well-travelled man of the world, and yet even he is taken aback when a beautiful merman is delivered to the doorstep of the castle. Despite the helpless creature’s fear of him, John resolves to be the best host he can be for his adorable new guest.

Il Traviato by kedgeree Ch: 18 Words: 68,809 (It’s much like Pretty Woman, but Sherlock and John are very in character. Moments of switchlock.)

A down-on-his-luck ex-soldier meets a wealthy businessman in need of a short-term companion

Northwest Passage by Kryptaria Ch: 27 Words: 95,159 (Another I’ve read several times.)

Seven years ago, Captain John Watson of the Canadian Forces Medical Service withdrew from society, seeking a simple, isolated life in the distant northern wilderness of Canada. Though he survives from one day to the next, he doesn’t truly live until someone from his dark past calls in a favor and turns his world upside-down with the introduction of Sherlock Holmes.

“The essentials of their relationship distilled through solitude.” –review by Alicat

A/B/O

Siege by PlainJane Ch: 17 Words: 55,410

In 1415, English archer John of Kenilworth is sent by Lord Mycroft Holmes from the field of victory at Agincourt to protect a remote French castle. Cherinfourde is under some dark cloud and John means to get to the bottom of it, in his lord’s name. If only he could stop thinking about the most unusual omega he has ever met.

Loving Care by Elphen Ch: 3 Words: 22,124

AU, Omegaverse, Modern times with Edwardian social structure. Omega Sherlock, out of options for another job, goes into the traditonal Omega occupation of male nurturer. His very first job is taking care of 16-month-old Hamish, son of the highly respected, socially connected widowed doctor, Alpha John Watson. He grows to love the kid very quickly, which he hadn’t expected, nor did he expect to fall for the Alpha quite so hard. Much as they hit it off, though, and whatever behaviour John exhibits, Sherlock knows that they are too far apart socially, even without John still being in love with his wife. His time is limited. Isn’t it?

Night Song (Niht Drēam) by Bashfulbunny (Aequoreavictoria) Ch: 15/? WIP Words: 15,579 soft A/B/O

Battle hardened alpha John’s self-discipline is tested by his overwhelming attraction to Sherlock, a young prisoner-of-war omega in need of his protection and care.

Historical AUs (That don’t fit the categories above)

Basically anything by Holly Sykes (Artemis8147)

This Man’s Heart by ellie_hell Ch: 24 Words: 72,991

In the latter part of the 19th century, a peculiar solitary man and an ex-army doctor disfigured at war live in a small village, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. When they first meet, they have no idea their lives are about to change forever and, over the months, they will form an unusual friendship, discover more about each other and themselves, and maybe fall a little in love along the way.

Against All Odds by ravenscar Ch: 34 Words: 126,088 (Read three times, and the quick summary does not do it justice.)

When a Crusader crosses paths with an enigmatic young Briton in the Holy Land, their lives are changed forever.

TSR81 Collection on AO3 for all categories.

Still being regularly updated, but here is the current rec list as its own page: http://221bloodnun.tumblr.com/reclist

Making it rebloggable :) @221beesplace @meta-lock (for credit on Capt Watson fic) @yorkiepug

If anyone else wishes to be tagged, let me know and I will add you to my list.

[missmuffin221]

Treat yourself! LibraryLock with a oh so sweet Sherlock and a very unsure John. All so tender and awkward 🖒😍😢

[khorazir]

“Security camera footage, Baker Street, evening of January 26th”

Inspired by chapter 58 of the brilliant post S4 epistolary fic The Pieces That Fall to Earth by @librarylock (itsallfine). If you’re not reading this story already, start now.

[inevitably-johnlocked]

OK SO holy crap I found the BEST fic last night. It's called The Pieces That Fall to Earth by @libertylock on Tumblr or Itsallfine on Ao3. This fic is unbelievably good. It's 84 chapters but they're all really short so it goes by quick but WOW. This fic is something else. Definetely in my top 5 fics of all time. I stayed up until 4AM reading it because once I started I COULD NOT STOP. It's so clever and expertly written and AMAZING. Go read. It's life changing.

Hey @librarylock You’re getting some more fantastic praise on your brilliant epistolary fic, The Pieces That Fall to Earth!

This story is actually on my MFL list, and I am very excited to read it!! I do plan to read it upon completion (I have this weird *thing* about WiPs. It’s NOT personal, I just get confused easily if I’m reading multiple stories). Lilo is a fantastic author an I am expecting nothing but awesomeness from it!

Thank you for bringing attention to it again, Lovely!

[love-in-mind-palace]

librarylock replied to your post “When is John’s birthday?”

There's debate. Canon scholars typically place it at March 31st, but that's via extrapolation. It's never definitively stated. The terrible John Watson exhibit from Sherlocked in 2015(?) placed BBC Sherlock JW's birthday as April 20 for no particular reason.

yeah this is why i was asking. I saw something about this on my dash a few days ago. well if the majority says it’s 31st of March,then it is. But wish we could get a more sure birth date of John just like Sherlock has.

[robins-gay-nest]

it’s almost 4 am and i blame @librarylock for everything. i especially blame them for their fic and its latest chapter. i’m covered in black pastel dust and questioning existence itself.

[kimbiablue]

Me, reading chapter 59 of The Pieces That Fall to Earth by @librarylock : A Face Journey

FINALLY LILO PRAISE BE BLESS YOU 😭💕

[cupidford]

Johnlock Love Letters

(AKA - JL3 Declarations of Love from fan fiction) #948

 Ask the Soldiers by Itsallfine

[mama-orion]

Loving @librarylock​ daily installments of The Pieces That Fall to Earth. It’s such a satisfying, healing journey post-s4. Really clever use of epistolary storytelling. Some posts give you the voyeuristic glee of stumbling on clues, others put you right into the mind of the recipient, anxiously waiting for the other’s response. Bravo! (And since I’ve forbidden myself from reading anything all-consuming til I finish my fic, these little bite-sized story-glimpses soothe the soul...)

[hudders-and-hiddles]

librarylock replied to your photoset: my latest obsession: buying new throw pillow...

Your flat IS cute af, honestly, I’m jealous

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 you are too sweet, and i miss your face!!!

[pj-gingernuts]

I was tagged by @librarylock​ by nature of having commented on her fabulous fic, The Pieces that Fall to Earth, which made me a parent!lock lover and believer in johnlock smut. Thank you?

Name: pj-gingernuts (formerly pj_garvin)

Nicknames: No one’s reading my blog. I don’t have any.

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Hogwarts House: Eesh. Griffandor?

Height: 5′4″

Orientation: In the Bi spectrum. And married to a man.

Ethnicity: Mostly Eastern European with some German and English.

Favourite Fruit: Fall apples and Winter grapefruits.

Favourite Season: Fall 

Favourite Book Series: Ashamed to say I haven’t read many series. I usually read stand-alone novels. Harry Potter?

Favorite Fictional Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Ellie Arroway, Stella Gibson, I recently saw National Velvet again and fell back in love with Violet Brown

A Fictional Character I’d like as a sibling: John Watson, because I would like to know more about him.

Favorite Flower: Wild violets. 

Favorite Scent: Grapefruit and Eucalyptus. Not necessarily together.

Favorite Color: Today? Sky blue.

Favorite Animal: Great blue heron. They look mythical.

Favorite Artist/Band: Rufus Wainwright and I really loved D’Angelo’s latest album

Coffee, Tea, or Hot Cocoa: Mood dependent. Today it was tea.

Average Sleep Hours: 8:15

Number of Blankets You Sleep With: Sheet, down comforter and a wool blanket, too, in January.

Dream Trip: Rural China. Or old castles and cathedrals in Europe. Or just England. Basically anywhere where the customs or architecture is OLD.

Last Thing Googled: How to spell Wainwright

Blog Created: After Sherlock S3 I created this Tumblr so I could keep track of all the stuff I was finding. Now I also follow miniatures artists. Because I love things that are the wrong size.

How many Blogs do I follow: 40 or so.

Number of Followers: Around 40. Seriously. I don’t know why anyone follows me. I create almost NO original content. I just like stuff.

What do I usually post about: Reposting other people’s Sherlock meta or commenting on other people’s posts.

Do you get asks regularly: Only once. 

What’s your aesthetic: Jeans with a belt, short boots, white blouse over a tank top, earrings and a bracelet. There.

[hotfuss]

@librarylock replied to your post: since the topic came out with a friend, does...

Would appreciate any photos of food/recipes tagged with #food tw if you ever post stuff like that. Thank you ��

ok this is easy because I already tag visual images of food with “food tw” (or cw, I need to check because I really don’t remember atm) and text posts only with “food mention” <3