#sherlollians at 221b

[avidbeader]

And this is why the Sherlolly shippers are the best in any fandom. Take every insult, every bit of snark you can hurl - extinct like dinosaurs, nothing but girly cis-girls in flounces and pearls - we run with it to hilarious results. All this dino needed was a timer set to 8 minutes.

[mizjoely]

This just in: Tired old “Molly deserves better” argument not just espoused by j*lockers but by other m/m shippers who should f*ckin know better.

[melon-kiss]

This is just going to be a ramble about everything Sherlock. You’re most welcome to discuss or just ignore it. I needed the space to vent.

I watched Sherlock. Again. I think it’s beginning to become my annual tradition. And I have a crisis. Don’t get me wrong, I am always Sherlollian at heart. It’s just… I have doubts sometimes. And what triggered those doubts this time was the fact that Sherlock calls Molly “John”. Twice. And then Irene Adler. And then one post on Tumblr. And many, many more.

OK, these are just my random thoughts. Enjoy if you’re willing to read them.

 1. “John”. “Molly”.

We often mix up names of people we consider to have the same place in our lives. Which is good, right? Right. Only, in Sherlock’s case, we’d have lean into the theory that Sherlock does love John romantically and feels the same way about Molly. Or concede the fact that he loves them both platonically. Neither of these options is really satisfying, isn’t it? Well, that’s why I’m struggling… One could say he’s in denial of feelings for Molly and identifies them as friendship, as this is the strongest, purest relationship in his life, the only one he describes as emotional and the closest he’s ever had to love. Besides, Molly and John are similar in one way – they both share the same – medical – knowledge. Of course, Sherlock doesn’t realise her other qualities until The Reichenbach Fall when she says she can help him whenever he needs it. It’s not until she’s honest with him again and tells him, without a shred of grudge, that she knows she means nothing to him, that he realises he has at least two friends. He calls her “John” when his mind is busy with something else, so there’s no room for any purposeful confusion. The same thing happens in The Empty Hearse. What else can it mean if not friendship?

 2. Nothing Hits Like Irene

Irene Adler is created as the love interest for Sherlock. Is she, though? Well, we see Sherlock utterly confused upon their first meeting. We also see him flirting and creating an atmosphere of sexual tension for the first time. OK, he saves her but then she vanishes, he got over her, I thought. And all was fine until The Lying Detective came and Irene Adler sent a text to Sherlock, first in such a long time. John, of course, suggests that if Sherlock should be romantically involved with anyone, it should be her. And then it hit me.

Irene Adler is the symbol of chemistry in Sherlock’s life.

She’s a dominatrix. She’s all about sex, that’s obvious. At the critical point of The Scandal in Belgravia Sherlock says: I believe John Watson thinks love’s a mystery for me but the chemistry is incredibly simple and very distractive. Sherlock discovers that he, indeed, can have chemistry with people. He doesn’t mention love, he merely says sentiment, referring to the crush Irene Adler had on him. She is, indeed, a simple distraction – you can see it clearly in his memory palace when he yells at her to get away. But Molly… Molly stays. She leads him through the entire process of surviving a shot.

And then Irene Adler returns in The Lying Detective. John confesses to Sherlock about texting with a stranger met on the bus. And that he wanted more. Sherlock says everyone gets to be human sometimes. Even he can’t resist the urge of replying to Irene Adler sometimes. It was all about attraction again.

And that’s why she’s not considered a romantic relationship in his life. John rambles about love changing him, to be more specific, the love of his woman changing him. But he says Irene’s a dangerous criminal. How would that change Sherlock in any way?

In The Final Problem, upon deducing the coffin, John suggests Irene Adler but she’s not his first thought in general once they all hear that this is about someone who loves Sherlock. Sherlock’s response is very telling: Don’t be ridiculous. Look at the coffin. It seems like Sherlock pieces the puzzle at once – the coffin, plus the “name” on the lid – it couldn’t have been Irene Adler.

And that’s why Sherlock calls her The Woman. As a symbol of his sexuality. The Woman who’s woken up certain impulses in his life.

 3. Makeshift Gauge

Who is she?, Sherlock asks John in His Last Vow.

Based on what Mofftiss duo said about Molly, she was supposed to be featured in two episodes top. Yet, she stayed. The uncanonical character not only stayed but became fans’ favourite. I think she became a useful tool for Moffat and Gatiss. I think that not only she represents Sherlock heart (of which existence he has no idea at first) but later becomes our makeshift gauge. For what? For measuring Sherlock’s progress. See, it’s like when you live with someone, you don’t notice when they put on weight or grew a little but those who see less of them will notice all changes right away. So, when Sherlock runs around with John, we don’t notice the change in his behaviour at once (also because he’s always been nice to him, from the very beginning), we need to focus to see that. But Molly pops by once per episode and we see how Sherlock’s perception changes. In season one, he has good intentions, but they turn out bad. In season two, he’s more neutral but doesn’t restrain himself from rude comments. And Molly is being Molly – tells him he’s rude in her natural, soft way and he says sorry. For the first time. Without anyone making him do that. Almost the same happens in The Reichenbach Fall – but this time, Molly doesn’t let herself be fooled by Sherlock’s arrogance and just ignores it, going straight to the point. She says: “I’m here for you” and lowers his defences. In season three, he spends an entire day with her, smiles at her and is the sweetest, softest Sherlock we’ve ever seen. Moreover, when Lestrade asks him about her helping him solve cases, he says: [John] is not in the picture anymore, implying that she not necessarily had to be a temporary replacement. In season four, he says I love you to her.

What can we deduce about his heart?

 4. The Eurus Conundrum

We could write an entire book about Eurus and not even be able to grasp her spirit. I’m not going to do that right now.

I have issues with what happened in season four finale. I mean – Molly, of course. Mycroft says Eurus and Jim Moriarty met five years ago, so before Moriarty revealed himself to Sherlock. They both planned the entire game for Sherlock. Does that mean Sherlock never really won with him? Does that mean Moriarty let him use Molly to “win”? Since she was included in Eurus’ plan, we can safely assume Jim knew about Molly back then. At first, when I saw Moriarty saying We both know that’s not quite true [that you don’t have a heart] in many Sherlolly fanvids, I was like naaaaah. He didn’t see her as one of the important people in Sherlock’s life, it couldn’t have been a reference to their meeting. But now… how deeply back in time was Eurus’ plan allocated? Which events did she predict?

Or maybe I’m missing something? Any thoughts on this?

 5. Sherlock Evergreen

I once came across a post here, about how BBC Sherlock is literature, about sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s struggle with his own genius character. He was over with him, didn’t feel like writing any more of his stories so he killed him, but fans demanded more. He kept writing, although he hated it from the bottom of his heart. Season four, so often considered as the worst of all of them, is a way of saying that Sherlock character is, unfortunately, invincible. Immortal. He will live forever. We can’t kill him, no one can. Even his creator couldn’t have done it.

In season four, Sherlock goes back to the start. He is a clean slate again. He went through the entire process of change – became a good Sherlock, considerate of other people’s feelings and emotions, appreciative, supportive, loving, ready to mend what he broke. That interpretation, although very good, kind of killed my Sherlolly spirit. But I guess every interpretation like this would do it. If we stop treating characters like real human being, we’re left with what they really are – a construct, tools, puppets in the author’s hands.

Based on this, I think we’re safe to say there will never be a fifth season of BBC Sherlock (gosh, how I wish I was wrong!). Why? Because, despite what Moffat said in an interview once (after season three finale he said they’ve plotted out the entire fourth and fifth season – liar, liar, pants on fire!), season four had the perfect ending. As mentioned above, Sherlock became a good man and Mary Watson summed up what Sherlock is all about: two man, a genius junkie and a former soldier, who solve the weirdest, the toughest of cases together in flat on 221B Baker Street. Now, Sherlock is ready to be taken over by other artists who may find a new way to tell his story (though, I don’t think so) all over again.

And that’s a big, big shame… I think I speak for at least most of Sherlollians when I say we’d like to see Sherlock and Molly’s first encounter after the call. The finale really closed all the story arcs and subplots, except for this one. I mean, c’mon. You don’t have to be a Sherlollian to be annoyed by this – just remember that it was such a “biggie” that Moffat was asked about this in an interview. And this may be another reason as to why we won’t ever get a fifth season of Sherlock – because that would mean taking a side. And none of the creators will do it because Sherlock cannot be an open-and-shut case. It has to be like literature: big, open, twisted, unclear and full of room for interpretation. As long as there’s no certain explanation – yes, Sherlock loves Molly, no, Sherlock is gay – we create more and more content out of the need of closure. Thanks to the room for interpretation, the story lives. I mean, it’s been four years since The Final Problem airing and here I am, discussing BBC Sherlock still.

 Coming back to Sherlolly… don’t worry. Though I’m still not sure that we can harvest any hard evidence for Sherlock’s feelings for Molly (other than friendship and respect), I’m still a Sherlollian. There two new fics waiting for me to pull myself together and write them. I think it’s good to have doubts – it means my brain hasn’t rotten yet and I can still be critical, I’m able of having my own opinions.

 Thank you if you managed to read it all! I’d love to discuss if you have any conclusions. If not, that’s fine, too. I just needed it get it out of my system.

PS WHY DOES MY POSTS IN ENGLISH SOUND SO SOPHISTICATED IN MY HEAD BUT WHEN I PUT THEM IN WRITING, THEY’RE SO SHITTY?!

[thisisartbylexie]

Sherlolly Appreciation Week - 2020 Fic Rec Post

@sherlollyappreciationweek is this week and I’ve had my head not screwed on straight and missed daily posting.  Which means y’all are going to deal with a single LONG post of Sherlolly Fic Recs. I’m making up for timeliness by dumping more recs than anyone asked for. Buckle up. 

(tl:dr - Listen, you can find every flavor of Sherlolly fic curated like a Willy Wonka’s factory over on @miz-joelys-sherlollilists, but I have curated a gourmet banquet for you right here. Please leave feedback for the creators.)

DAY ONE -  Gone But Not Forgotten (WIPs/Incomplete Fics)

I left a review and am also recommending The Ghost and Molly Hooper by doctor_WTF. This is the story of Molly who purchased 221B Baker St only to find that the last inhabitant died, but never really left. This is set as an AU with the context of TRF. 

Also gonna recommend A Line to Cross by @blogyourfeelingsaway. This is an AU where Molly doesn’t actually like Sherlock at first, much to his surprise...

Delayed For A Little While by @lono285. A Princess Bride AU we don’t deserve.

DAY TWO - Angst Fest 

Phoenix by @lono285. This is the author’s summary: Nothing could bring Molly Hooper back to life. He saw her final breath leave her body. But with a few short words from a nameless voice on the telephone, he realized the resumed beating of his heart had a name: hope.

Ghost of A Girl by Alethnya. Author’s summary: Death, as it turns out, wasn't quite as final as Molly had always believed. Fear not, you will smile at the end, I promise. 

 All You Ever Wanted At Just The Wrong Time by @soyeahso. This wasn’t what Molly expected being a relationship with Sherlock would be like. 

The Coffin-Maker’s Lullaby by @hobbitsdoitbetter. This is ANGST but it’s more like catharsis post-S4. 

But if you’re REALLY looking for The Pain Train, take the emotional tour via The Gods Have [No] Mercy by TuesdayTerrible. This is a soulmate AU.

Also, The Five Stages of an Illogical Death by AndInTimeThisTooShallPass. It’s exactly what you think it is. 

DAY THREE - When We Were Young (S1 & S2)

A Beautiful Mind by jankmusic. I have a theme for fics, apparently, because this one is also super emotional. This is set vaguely in the S2 timeline, but it’s an amnesia fic that starts with established Sherlolly. But then...

Her Last Bow by @PetraTodd. This is just after S2. Author’s summary: Like a knight going off to war, when Sherlock goes off to fight Moriarty's network, he takes a favor from Molly Hooper. (Of course, favors are normally *given* but Sherlock isn't really one for manners.)

All The Things Said and Unsaid by @elixirbb. Molly goes with Sherlock after The Fall. 

Every Time and Always by @flaignhan. Written just after S2.01 aired. 

Do I even need to mention The Full House  and Always Something by @emceefrodis? Because like, that should be part of the Sherlollian Bible or something. 

DAY FOUR - Bust Out (Comedy Gold)

Friends Like These by @elixirbb. Sherlolly post-S2 from Lestrade’s POV. 

A Little Inspiration by @lilsherlockian1975. Humor with some angst, but a fun read. 

If You Like It... by ll_again. ...put a ring on it. Post-S3 where Molly and the Holmes parents form a friendship. 

The New Conception by Quarto. Post-S3 ish. Author’s summary: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single consulting detective in possession of an undercover assignment must be in want of a wife.

DAY FIVE - EPIC (Long Fics)

A Fearful Hope Was All The World by @miabicicletta . End of the world AU that somehow hits HARD especially now. Not for the emotionally fragile, but there’s still HEA. 

In matters of the heart by TheSapphireSky. Regency AU. There’s mystery and heart-wrenching emotion with our favorite idiots. It’s *chef’s kiss*. 

The Signs of the Four by Emma_Lynch. Victorian AU you’re looking for. 

The Necessary Mother by darthsydious. Victorian AU where Sherlock is a single father and Molly comes to help him. This isn’t on AO3, so I will tag with the warning of character death (secondary, but still gutting due to period typical mortality). 

Molly Hooper and the Flagon Nocturnal by Zoa. It’s a CRIME that this Indiana Jones AU doesn’t have more comments.

In general, if you’re looking for LONG fics, check out the 2015 Sherlolly Big Bang Collection. Every fic has a minimum of 25K. 

DAY SIX - Fluffy Friday

So I like my fluff with a side of angst (for ~flavor~).

Order From Chaos by MaybeItsJustMyType. Soulmate AU. 

Semantics by @geekmama. Sap everywhere. 

Intuit by ClassySpanks. Molly runs away to Switzerland. 

Zephyr by @writingwife-83. A Victorian AU arranged marriage. 

I also had to mention Wedding Day by floosilver8. This is Groundhog Day-set up, Molly POV, set at the Watson wedding. Not like 100% fluffy, but I love reading it when I need a pick me up. 

DAY SEVEN - Free For All

You guys know I’m a sucker for a period AU. So I’m going to recommend one of my favorite AUs: London Bridge Is Falling Down by @lono285. This is a WWII-era AU that I love to bits and pieces because it’s ADORABLE. 

Speaking of AUs, here’s a Victorian amnesia fic. Changing Faces by @likingthistoomuch

Also, there’s an S2-ish hasty marriage AU Band of Gold by @mizjoely and the 1940s AU remix With This Ring written by me. (yup, I am SHAMELESS. And quite proud of this one.)

I’m gonna add with a tear, the truth comes by broomclosetkink. Semi-angsty AU of the Watson wedding. Fix-it fic.

Looking for the Christmas Carol AU? Well, try A Knockout Christmas by Ellis_Hendricks.

Here’s Sherlock-Is-An-Actual-Moron. Unplanned pregnancy AU where Sherlock doesn’t realize it’s his. Hearts Don’t Break Around Here by darthsydious. 

OOOOOOOOF. I’ve been reading your Sherlolly fics since like 2011 and I have heaps more (SO many fantastic authors I didn’t even mention here!). 

Please check out the official post because the other half of this appreciation week is also leaving feedback for authors.  

Give them some LOVE! 

[sincerelydayyy]

Some of the wonderful moments from the weekend.

@sherlollysmooch @thestarlitrose @damselindeduction @geekyangie @stlgeekgirl @holybatch @mollyandherjumper @sherlollymouse @mizjoely

The wonderful door was @strawberrypatty @soyeahso ’s. Which I may have freaked out over a bit without knowing 😭😭

It wanna do it all again.

Highlight: two friends nearly toppling me over in greeting. Not saying who but it made it all the more exciting. 😜❤👍👍👍

[stlgeekgirl]

Finally returned home from 221B Con Met all my amazing Sherlollians, found the TARDIS & Baker Street. Also Philolly is now a thing. I ship it.

[thisjustsortofhappened]

This is delayed, because Star Wars has consumed my life for the past week, but I wanted to make sure I posted about how amazing 221b con was. I had such a fantastic time; it was so great to be able to spend time with all the wonderful sherlolly fans. So exciting to see people again from last year and to meet all the new people! I loved being able to spend the weekend with you all, and I was overwhelmed again at how kind and welcoming everyone was. Love you all, and I look forward to next year!!

-Kat

[simplyshelbs16xoxo]

Wishing I was at 221Bcon right now with my fellow Sherlollians 😭😭

@221bcon

[holidaysat221b]

2018′s 12 Days of Sherlolly Master List

To help get you in the Winter spirit, here are all the submissions we received during the 2018 12 Days of Sherlolly Fest.  Please give them another look, leave a comment or a kudo (or both!), and show a little love to the creators who took the time to participate in 2018.

We’ve listed where the works are archived, mult-chapter or not, complete or not, and rating.  In progress fics are marked in bold as a reminder for a mod to periodically check for updates.  Tumblr accounts have been tagged where possible, some could only be linked to, and some are completely unknown to the mods.  As always, the complete Master List for all years can be found here. (Authors/Creators tagged where Tumblr will allow me.)

12 Days of Sherlolly #1 - Created by @mel-loves-all Happy Holidays, Sherlollians.  (On Tumblr, Complete, Rated G)

12 Days of Sherlolly #2 - Created by @mel-loves-all The Twelve Days of Sherlolly  (On Tumblr, Complete, Rated G)

12 Days of Sherlolly #3 - Created by @mel-loves-all The Twelve Days of Sherlolly  (On Tumblr, Complete, Rated G)

All I Want for Christmas - Written by @darnedchild Molly didn’t expect to be dragged from her warm flat in the middle of the night to deal with a drunk consulting detective, but she found herself at Baker Street nevertheless. Sherlock, on the other hand, had been eagerly looking forward to a visit from his favourite pathologist. All Molly wants is to get a tipsy Sherlock tucked into bed. Thankfully, Sherlock has similar idea. (Somehow a fair bit of plot got mixed up in my Christmas smut. Oops.)  (On Ao3, Multi-chapter,  In Progress, Rated M)

Another Holmes Family Christmas in Sussex - Written by @goodshipsherlollipop When Sherlock, Molly and their baby are at the Holmes family home for their second family Christmas post Sherrinford, John gives Sherlock some welcome news. But when Mycroft arrives with some explosive news of his own, Sherlock is beyond shocked at the turn of events. Can Molly help him sort through his conflicting emotions? (Continuation of my “Journey” Sherlolly timeline.)“  (On FFdotNet, Complete in 5 parts, Rated T)

Christmas in Sussex - Written by @goodshipsherlollipop Sherlock and Molly Holmes travel with Mycroft to spend Christmas with the Holmes parents. Pregnant Molly has a secret she can’t wait to reveal to her husband. Set several months after “A Journey to Love, Faith and Marriage.“  (On FFdotNet, Complete in 8 parts, Rated M)

Christmas is the Time - Created by @simplyshelbs16xoxo Christmas is the time to Say I love you!  (On Tumblr, Complete, Rated G)

A Dead Man in the Family: Life After Death - Written by @ellis-hendricks Five-and-a-half years after the events of Sherrinford, Mycroft finally goes home for Christmas - but does it still feel like home?  (On Ao3, Complete in 2 parts, Rated G)

Epiphany - Written by @mizjoely It’s his birthday. Twelve days after another Christmas has come and gone without him. Molly draws in a shuddering breath and lets it out slowly. It’s January 6, another birthday he’ll never celebrate. Because Sherlock Holmes, world’s only consulting detective, is dead.   (On Ao3, Complete, Rated T)

How Abigail Mercedes Holmes Got Her Name - Written by @bekah1218 On a dark Christmas Eve, a car is pulled over at a lay-by…  (On Ao3, Complete, Rated T)

Merry Christmas Molly Hooper - Written by @mrsmcrieff Molly is alone at Barts on Christmas Eve, reminiscing about that last few months and her friendship with Sherlock. Will Santa bring her a present this year?  (On Ao3, Complete in 5 parts, Rated E)

Naked Santa and Fornicating Reindeer - Written by @darnedchild Molly and John share a love of festive Christmas jumpers. Sherlock … doesn’t. (Written for Fandom Christmas in July on Tumblr)  (On Ao3, Complete, Rated G)

A New Year’s Eve Party For Two - Written by @goodshipsherlollipop On New Year’s Eve, anticipating their first night alone since the birth of their baby in May, Molly plans a special night for Sherlock that involves a cute balloon game. Sherlock makes a decision about their future at Baker Street after coming to some conclusions of his own. What will Molly think of this turn of events? Sequel to “Another Holmes Family Christmas in Sussex.“  (On FFdotNet, Complete in 2 parts, Rated T)

A Piece of That - Written by @ellis-hendricks It’s the first Christmas since Sherrinford, and John reckons he knows exactly why Sherlock is out of sorts…  (On Ao3, Complete, Rated G)

Scarlet Lips - Written by @giulytrinka “Merry Christmas, Molly Hooper” he said softly, leaning towards her. At first, without thinking, he wanted to put his mouth on that scarlet patch. So soft, warm, alive. Then the mind took over, and it diverted the trajectory until it landed on her cheek. —x— Or a Sherlolly AU-Canon Divergence fic of episode 2x01. What could have happened if Sherlock hadn’t received Irene’s message?   (On Ao3, Complete, Rated T)

Skulls - Written by @lilsherlockian1975 It starts with an unusual morning at 221B and soon becomes a game of silly gifts and inside jokes. Or so Molly thinks until the gifts get a bit… personal. “Billy,” she said with a bit of venom. “Is female and she’s quite old.” He smiled. “You wanted to tell me and I wished that you had. No one else noticed. Well, my brother did, but no one cares about Mycroft.” Steepling his fingers just under his lips, he studied her. “I saw the recognition on your face, however, and that was enough.” “Enough for what?”  (On Ao3, Complete in 4 parts, Rated T)

Under the Mistletoe - Created by @simplyshelbs16xoxo Build a fire to escape the cold Bing Crosby on the stereo Tracing letters on my skin Slowly starts sinkin’ in You love me?  (On Tumblr)

The Yuletide Treaty - Created by @simplyshelbs16xoxo She didn’t have time to process her thoughts before Sherlock’s lips were on hers– firm and soft at the same time. How was such a thing possible? It was as if his mouth– and oh God, his tongue– was electrifying her bloodstream. Her heart hammered in her chest furiously, and if possible, would probably jump out of her chest cavity.?  (On Tumblr, Complete, Rated G)

The Yuletide Treaty - Written by @simplyshelbs16xoxo Months after the events of Sherrinford, Sherlock and Molly reluctantly make a deal where she pretends to be his girlfriend for the holidays, and in turn, he’ll watch her cat for her holiday in the new year. By signing a ‘Yuletide Treaty,’ this arrangement proves to be mending their broken friendship.  (On Ao3, Complete in 7 parts, Rated T)

[ukthxbye]

Come talk to me about Sherlolly and bring me ribbons if you got them! I am selling stuff in the front lobby area near the Roosevelt room. Mad Man with a Workshop table!

[avidbeader]

221B Roll Call

Name: Shannon

Pronouns: She/Her

Located: North Carolina

Age: statistically older than you

What do you do in fandom?: Write fic, mostly. And reblog pretty pictures on Tumblr.

Ships: Sherlolly all the way with a side of Warstan. HP=Harry/Hermione & Ron/Luna, DW=Ten/Rose, Voltron=multishipper, Sense8=everybody

How long are you staying?: Friday - Monday morning

How are you getting there?: Driving

Cosplays: No time

Where to find me: The podcasting panel, the Hamilton panel, and any Sherlolly gatherings

Drinks:  anything sweet and/or heavy on the strawberries

Hugs: Sure

Pictures: Sure, just ask/alert me

Anything else? I’ve been to plenty of cons and even helped run one, but this is my first Sherlock event.

Optional Contact Details: avidbeader on Twitter and theavidbeader on the Gmail. And there’s a message-y thing around here.

Reblog this intro: Sure!!

[ohaine]

Fan Fiction Writers’ Appreciation Day 2018

August 21st is fan fiction writers’ appreciation day, and in honour of the wonderful women who write for our beautiful ship I thought I’d compile a fic rec list focusing on older works (because it’s such a thrill when someone shows love to an old story) that you may have read a while ago and lost track of, or were never lucky enough to read when they were first published.

It’s incredibly difficult to play favourites with stories and writers, but I’ve gone through my bookmarks and selected ones that have stayed with me. The list (below the cut, don’t want to clutter your dash :) comes from works posted on AO3 and is given in no particular order.  

I hope you find something you love.

Áine x

You’ve all read Sustain, The science of perception, Longer than the road that stretches out ahead, The breath that passed from you to me, and it goes without saying they’re amazing, so I won’t tell you what you already know. Instead I’m focusing on (mostly) one shots, (mostly) older stories that are – in my estimation – just as wonderful. Remember to read the author’s own tags.

No small part, by @o0katiekins0o (T, 2015) is a wonderful, bittersweet little story written with Katie’s trademark wit and gift for pathos. Molly and Greg drown their sorrows about the men they love. 

Here, this sphere of angels, by @miabicicletta (T, 2014) Dark, brooding and poetic. Moriarty wreaks havoc on our beautiful pair, and Sherlock’s walls are torn down by the hands of the woman he loves.

What the blackbird sang, by @hobbitsdoitbetter (M, 2014) Possibly the single most beautiful and tender thing I’ve ever read. Tentative Sherlock and a damaged Molly finding their way together. The scene where Sherlock reads to her will give you shivers.

Kinknapped, by @o0katiekins0o (T, 2015) So clever, so funny... Molly is once again kidnapped and Sherlock must rescue his damsel in distress... except the kidnapper is an idiot and Sherlock and Molly have a plan of their own.

Cowards against the flesh, by @ashockinglackofsatin (E, 2017) Beautiful, angst ridden sex (with a hint of dubcon). This woman writes Sherlock like no one else does, she understand him, and as a consequence her writing is so perfectly in character that it can pass for canon. Beautiful. Perfect.

Down and shaking when I think I lose, by @ashockinglackofsatin (T, 2018) You can’t read this and not be struck by Kat’s depth of understanding. An examination of the true cost of being Sherlock Holmes. Stunning work.

Sherlock gets an F, by @waiting-to-be-distributed (G, 2016) A new relationship, a possible pregnancy, a reluctant father-to-be and Molly determined to do the right thing. I love this Sherlock.

Fallen, by @mizjoely (E, 2016) A forbidden desire, a fallen angel and a love that transcends...this piece is simply beautiful.

Prize of war, by @likingthistoomuch (E, 2016) gloriously hot, poetic and rich imagery. When a king returns from battle he has need of only one thing: his servant Molly...

How long? by @sweet-sweet-escape (T, 2016) Kiki’s great gift was funny fluff and she excels at that here: Molly plays Sherlock at his own game, and something he hadn’t quite intended to say slips out. Short and sweet, but perfectly formed.

By the light of that same star, by @miabicicletta (T, 2015) 5+1 Christmases in the lives of Sherlock and Molly. Equal parts canon heartache and joyful hope.

Flicker from view, by @picturestoproveit (E, 2014) One of my all time favourites. As Molly deals with her ex, Tom, Sherlock complicates her life with passion and mixed signals.

Wallpaper, by @keepmyselfamused-othersconfused (E, 2014) Hot, sexy and proof that Sherlollians can take any insult and turn it into optimistic smut. We’re experts at that ;)

As the rest of the world sleeps, by @sundance201 (E, 2013) When Molly comes home after a night out with the girls, Sherlock sets about reminding her who she belongs to. Some of the hottest smut that I’ve ever read...the bit at the window will make your knees tremble.

I’ve been down on my knees, by blogyourfeelings (M, 2015) angst ridden and ultimately uplifting, a story that shows that sometimes the things that are right for you are the things you must fight for.

The problems of procreation, by Cactusnell (T, 2015) What if someone from Sherlock’s past needs a favour? A donation? What would he do?

Mrs Balitran, by @ashockinglackofsatin (G, 2017) Part of Kat’s Dark series. Canon Sherlock’s world is populated with interesting and quirky characters, here Kat extrapolates on that theme and takes us deeper as Sherlock slowly reveals himself and his heart to Molly. Gorgeous.

Old scars, by aelangreenleaf (M, 2012) Angst angst angst. Prostitute Molly and her client Sherlock form a connection that leaves them both on a knife edge.

Contentment, by @sweet-sweet-escape (T, 2016) A tentative first kiss and the floofiest of domestic fluff written with heart and so much love for Sherlock and Molly.

Three years later...three months to go, by @lilsherlockian1975 (G, 2016) Hopeful beginnings and our boy growing up. Lovely, sad, and uplifting.

Hello my old heart, by @sundance201 (T, 2013) If your heart was a fragile thing, who would you trust to keep it safe? As Sherlock takes down Moriarty’s web he discovers there’s only one answer to that.

A whiff of something new, by @likingthistoomuch (G, 2016) Soft. Tender. Gee does what she does best here: economical use of words, buckets of feels and tentative love. Perfect.

Drop to hold you, by @aphraelsan (2017 M) Quite simply one of the cleverest and funniest smutty fics ever written. Sheer perfection.

More than biology, by Liathwen (E, 2014) A/B/O at it’s finest. Hot and fun, what more could you want?

Unlawful Imprisonment, by @lilsherlockian1975 (T, 2015) Lil doing what she does best. Funny (hilarious in fact). When those around them finally have enough of the will-they-won’t-they shenanigans the group take matters into their own hands. 

New paths, by @likingthistoomuch (G, 2017) The aftermath of the call done with a light touch and in an unexpected way. So lovely.

A thin line, by @darnedchild (T, 2017) Molly, ever Sherlock’s protector, confronts John about his behaviour. Perfect.

Heart of Gold, by @rooneykmara (T, 2017) A collection of exceptionally well written drabbles.

Sex, by @ashockinglackofsatin (E, 2017) a master class in economic writing and intense feelings. Hot. Hot. Hot.

Life interrupted, by @mizjoely (E, 2014, in progress) A one night stand. An unplanned pregnancy. A chance reunion. Angst and smut. Can’t wait to see where it all ends up (hint: going on past form it’s gonna end well, but, hey, that’s just my opinion...)

Neighbourhood files, by itssweaterweather, (E, 2017) sensual BDSM done beautifully. The bit with the oils will melt you.

Tea and assault, by @barpurplewrites (T, 2016) Hilarious. No one messes with Molly Hooper before her morning cuppa.

Ground stop, by @picturestoproveit (G, 2014) What happens when Molly Hooper meets Pepper Pots, the put upon girlfriend of a genius. What could they possibly have in common?

Learning to breathe, by @mizjoely (G, 2017)  less than 200 words, but they are so gorgeous. What it feels like to kiss Sherlock Holmes.

The boyfriend experience, by @hobbitsdoitbetter (M, 2016) Escort Sherlock falls for his client and discovers that maybe there’s another life waiting for him... Gorgeously hot sex and killer emotions.

Like the shine of long extinguished stars, by @keepmyselfamused-othersconfused (T, 2018) When Sherlock loses someone, he turns to his safe harbour. Discussions of death, but beautifully done.

A tangled web, by @aphraelsan (T, 2018) Rom com sensibilities, secrets, lies and so much more. A wonderfully funny read.

Through the grey, by tuesdayterrible (M, 2015) reluctant soul mate AU, poor Sherlock, he doesn’t have a clue...

Winter’s Tales: Indra’s Underground, by @allthebellsinvenice (E, 2014) Molly is absent from this one, but we find a younger Sherlock, headstrong and cruel, brought to heel by an experienced Dom in the form of OC Indra. Pre-Sherlolly and incredibly hot.

Collide, by MG12CSI16 (T, 2013) When Molly falls pregnant Sherlock struggles to cope. Angst and hope.

And finally....

Christmas Eve, 221B, by fillyjonk (G, 2014) Sherlock and John get their groove on in this fun little cartoon.

So there we are. Not an exhaustive list, but a lot of great fics. If you read and enjoy, don’t forget to tell the author that you had fun in their little world.

[gettingovergreta]

221B con intro!

Name: Vita (or Tori - I can never remember how I’ve introduced myself)

Pronouns: She/Her

Age: 40

Located: Pittsburgh, PA

What do you do in fandom?: I ostensibly write fic but tbh I mostly *think* about writing fic.

How long are you staying?: Friday-Sunday

Cosplays: Nope.

Roomies: @billiethepoet

Where to find me: I love attending panels and shopping for things I don’t need. Also hanging with my fellow Sherlollians.

Hugs: Sure

Drinks: Please.

Pictures: That’s fine, as long as I appear reasonably sober.

Anything else?: I’m also a regular Dragon Con attendee so I’d be happy to talk about that if you’re interested!

Optional Contact Details: Here is fine, and I’m @vitawash on Twitter too.

Reblog: Sure.

[stlgeekgirl]

Finally returned home from 221B Con Met all my amazing Sherlollians, found the TARDIS & Baker Street. Loo saw our love. Also Philolly is now a thing. I ship it.

[sherlollyandspoilers]

Is it too soon to already be thinking about 221B Con??? I didnt get to go last year and I miss my Sherlollians!!

[thestarlitrose]

Hey! Hate is a really strong word, but to answer I'm going to refer to some general fandom wank that happened. This is my personal experience and not an answer for the group as a whole.

So for a lot of us it has to do with the way we were treated at conventions and the bullying that occurred on tumblr. (Mostly back like 2012-15)

For example, a friend of mine who was a minor at the time was bullied so badly by adult johnlockers she had to delete her account. Or another friend who deleted their ff.net account because of all the really mean things being sent to her. There were even a handful of incidents at 221b con that made many sherlollians not want to return. I know I had to turn off my anon because of getting actual threats over a ship. It seemed to peak right around the end of the hiatus and into season 3. By season 4 we as a group had become pretty self contained and had mostly moved away from tumblr.

The truth is, at least for me, I never had an issue with johnlock itself (as far as ff goes, I started with johnlock and moved into Sherlolly because Louise Brealey is a goddess and I loved Molly) but with the way some shippers behaved. Unfortunately, it made a lot of us weary about the ship as a whole. We became (and still are) a fairly tight knit group who often visit one another and talk on the daily.

We were made to feel very unwelcome by other fans and there was constantly stuff posted in the sherlolly tag that accused us of being homophobic (I'm bisexual and ace) or a whole list of other fun things that I'd prefer not to dredge up.

Let me reiterate though that it was only a handful of people that really ever went out of their way to be bullies. So many Johnlockers we're awesome and nice and I love them! A lot of us have friends who are johnlock fans and some of us even drabble in both. I myself was always partial to Sherlock/Lestrade (pretty much after receiving the anons I washed my hands of the JL fic) as well as Sherlolly.

I feel hate is a strong word, I feel mistrust would be better. Sherlock was my first big fandom and I have to say now that I've mostly moved to others, I've never experienced a fandom as a whole that was full of so much distrust for one another.

I hope that clears things up a bit.

i would genuinely like to understand why sherlolly shippers hate johnlock because i see no reason to hate