#simplyclockwork

[cupidford]

It's not the end of spring yet, but I've read a crazy amount the last few months so here we go with twenty amazing reads!!

I've got so many more in the arsenal to share with yall!

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Light by Vanimedla4

Battling his addiction and depression, Sherlock moves to a lighthouse where he plans to end his life. He is stopped by John, a ghost. ~102k

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The Q-Axis by Calais_Reno

Assassin John leaves a stalled train and attempts to find his way to the surface. Once above ground, he begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around him. He calls this new reality the Q-axis. Meanwhile, detective Sherlock Holmes tries to solve a series of puzzling murders, all of which seem linked to a man who doesn’t exist. ~81.5k

All This Time by stopthat

“We share a life,” John says, eyes searching. “Have you ever wanted anything more from me?” ~3.5k

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Matchmaking for Solitary Animals by ArwaMachine

Following Sherlock’s return from the dead, he entertains gentlemen callers, a fact that seems to make John irrationally angry. Intent on proving that he’s not a dick, John makes it his mission to find Sherlock a boyfriend. Switchlock, ish toplock. ~72k

On an Eyelash by stopthat

Sherlock returns from the dead, but he and John don't talk about it. Until slowly they do, and between Christmas and Sherlock's birthday wishes really do come true. ~5k

The Art of Putting Up Shelves by Amyreadsandstresses

S3 fix it. Sherlock meets Adrian at a Chip Shop. They start a romantic relationship amongst the events of S3. Painful but lovely, and not Johnlock! ~19k

The Force of the Interaction by CorvidCordelia

Five Times John Thought About Sex and Sherlock and His Brain Broke + One Time It Didn't. Warning there is AdLock. ~17k

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A Christmas Stroll with Sherlock Holmes by aquileaofthelonelymountain

Sherlock offers a Christmas Stroll experience as a contribution to a local dog charity auction. The auction winners? None other than John and Rosie Watson. ~12k

Blue Plaques by JRow

John’s engagement is off, and he is back at the place he feels most at home — 221B Baker Street. In the process of solving a mystery, will John accidentally reveal a secret of his own? Asexual Sherlock. ~36.5k

noise complaint by simplyclockwork

One loud upstairs neighbour and three days of non-stop party music lead Sherlock to an unexpected meeting. Unilock, switchlock. ~85.5k

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Paper Men by Lurikko

Sherlock becomes obsessed with John having sex with women. John wonders if Sherlock is running an experiment or flirting? And after they start having sex themselves, are they actually in a relationship yet, or what exactly is going on? ~13.5k

You Have Demons (I Do Too) by wannabesir

ACD. Sherlock is fresh out of rehab and assigned community service thanks to his ever-spying brother Mycroft. At the theatre, he meets a blonde army doctor, turned actor, suffering from a PTSD flashback. ~105.5k

The Slow Dance and Death of a Carbon Copy by batslikepastel

After Mary's death, John starts spiraling. He starts mistaking Sherlock for Mary, the first sign of delusion, and Sherlock starts pretending to be her. 15.5k

the old songs by allsovacant

Sherlock vanishes after John and Mary's wedding. Five years later, John receives a text message from Sherlock asking for a chance to talk and clear the air between them. ~4.5k

Found by Callist

Life goes on in Baker Street, and it's time for a remodel to fit Rosie. As the project grows, John and Sherlock find something else growing between them. 11.5k

💜 HONORABLE MENTIONS 💜

body and soul by simplyclockwork

Established relationship. Sherlock knows himself as a man with refined tastes. In his opinion, John Watson is artwork of the highest calibre. ~3k

Meet Me on the Ice by consult_this_prick

Sherlock grows fond of the figure skater he sees before his hockey practices. ~6k

Places in the Mind by Calais_Reno

Post HLV. S3 fix it. John rescues Sherlock in Serbia after he is wounded. ~4.5k

Demitasse by oorsprong

Victorian ACD. We found ourselves at Pagani's upon nearly every successful completion of a case in unspoken celebration. ~1.5k

Community Service by Accident, Hobbitsfeet, Tindomerelhloni

Forensics Medical Examiner John H. Watson is forced to set up an office Christmas party with Sherlock Holmes. ~12.5k

[simplyclockwork]

!NEW FIC ALERT!

Soft Touch

A former forensic botanist, Sherlock Holmes has made a name for himself in the floristry world. One morning, his quiet life is disrupted by a strangely familiar man who walks into Sherlock's shop with a request.

[meetinginsamarra]

Hey! I recently read a summary about a Johnlock fic (I think so) where Sherlock the interesting man with a limp walks in Dr. Watson's surgery & changed his life forever. I want to read this fic soo much. But unfortunately I'm unable to find it. I don't even remember the story's name!... Please, help me if you could!

Hey Anon!

Sounds very much like after hours  by simplyclockwork 🙂

[discordantwords]

fic recs - november & december 2023

As we close out the year, here are some of the (completed) fics that I've read and enjoyed over the last couple of months. I feel so incredibly lucky to be a part of this fandom. Look at all these fics! What an embarrassment of riches!

4 Times Sherlock Proposed, & One Time John Returned the Favour by PipMer

5 Times Rosie Gets Into Trouble & 1 Time She Doesn't by Jaye Harriet

A Case of You by Silvergirl

A Midnight Clear by Khorazir

A Poison Garden, a Prize-Winning Leek, & a Corpse in the Maris Pipers by mydogwatson

A Wedding on Christmas Eve by PoppyAlexander

All Too Familiar by weeesi

Armour Plastique by 796116311389

Cold Inside by LoloLolly

December Moments by Lock_John_Silver

do not stand at my grave by rachelindeed

Don't You Mind by Goldt_39

His Very Last Vow by bozuri

Home by vitruvianwatson

Home is Where the Human Skull Is by theclosetenby

Locked Room by Calais_Reno

Lost Along the Coast by JRow

moon earth sun by orphicsun

Nothing Gold Can Stay by Raina_at

Nothing to Celebrate by discordantwords (self rec!)

Point Zero One Percent by amaruuk

Pretty Paper by stopthat

Relapse and Redemption by JennLynn77

Scream! by johnwatso

smoke signals by simplyclockwork

Stages of Grief by IwillbeReichenbach

The Adventure of the Reluctant Docent by mydogwatson

The Marked Man of the Emperor Dragonfly by Jaye Harriet (heed the tags on this one, MCD, not a happy ending)

The Skin Over My Heart by standbygo

The Way Home by Calais_Reno

The Wizard of Baker Street by Calais_Reno

Three Impossible Things by Snowfilly1

What If... by johnwatso

What should I do but tend by Ibbyliv

Wrapped Tight by CopperBeech

Yorkshire by lurikko

As always, be sure check the tags before diving in. If you've read something fantastic over the last couple of months that I've missed here, please send me some recs. Happy reading! :)

[calaisreno]

Fanfiction: Point of View

I'd be interested in any reasons you have for your preference, if you are willing to share in the tags.

Fanfic writers: If you'd like to share your preferences as a writer, please do-- add a note or a tag.

Thank you for reblogging and tagging other readers/writers!

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[mutedsilence]

Can people send me some really bad chat up lines??

I am working on a new johnlock fic and I need the worst and best chat up lines you got!!

I'm going to tag some ppl. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if I missed anyone or someone didn't want tagging

@simplyclockwork @inevitably-johnlocked @helloliriels @jawnn-watson @meetinginsamarra @loki-lock @topsyturvy-turtely @writingfanficsfan @peanitbear @7-percent

[safedistancefrombeingsmart]

Love the fanart, love the fic! 🤩

MEET CUTE - by helloliriels - For 💌 @simplyclockwork 's fic 'Noise Complaint' with LoVe 💕Had to be done!

Tagging! @johnlocky @fluffbyday-smutbynight @chinike @rachel1337 @totallysilvergirl @chriscalledmesweetie @bluebellofbakerstreet @7-percent @arwamachine @therealsaintscully @calaisreno @writingismydivision @2smach @hp-nv-221b @angrybagginshieldbakery @iamjustreading @shelleysprometheus @demonicangeling @janetm74 @masterofhounds @morgendaemmerung89 @pocketwatchofmycroft @eurosstudyinsherlock @mslovet @alltingfinns @thequirkyotter @blogstandbygo @glass-rose-paperweight @dontfuckmylifewtf @missdeliadili @benaddicted-linfanuel @m-rachlan @johannadc @annecumberbatch @ohlooktheresabee @mr-nauseam @sarahthecoat @inevitably-johnlocked @queerbaitingshouldbeillegal @drenchedinbooks @whatnext2020 @thegirlfromthesouth @khorazir @kettykika78 @sassy-little-hedgehog @reveling-in-mayhem @sherlockedcarmilla @discordantwords @randomwordsonpaper

[thalialunacy]

(back to rec index) (pt 1) (pt 2) (pt 3) (pt 4) (pt 5)

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26 Pieces by Lanning

34 Minutes by bendingsignpost

50. Be You. No one else can. by KittenKin

A

A Case of Identity (Selfish, Private, and Easily Bored) by Iwantthatcoat

About Sleep and Coffee and the Existence of Fate by Atiki

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by cypress_tree

Acceptable Behaviour by bbcatemysoul

An Acceptable Reaction by EchoSilverWolf

Adjacent by weeesi

Adored by chellefic

Adrift by BakerTumblings

The Adventure of the Last Will and Testament by JRow

Afghan Bullets, Beards, and Unlocked Bedroom Doors by addicted2hugh

The Alchemy of Sea Glass by reveling_in_mayhem

All That I Have by the_arc5

Alternative Facts by SwissMiss

Amenable by Resonant

and stand there at the edge of my affection by coloredink

Another Auld Lang Syne by DiscordantWords

Anytime by SilentAuror

Applied Linguistics by what_alchemy

Appreciation by JRow

As long as it takes by PlainJane

At the Bottom of the Pool by philalethia

At the Edge of Desire by philalethia

At the Heart of it All by SilentAuror

Atrium by kali_asleep

B

Bagged & Tagged by Regency

Bath Time by standbygo

Becoming Us (A reunion in three parts) by addicted2hugh

The Best Things in Life by Calais_Reno

A Better Fate Than Wisdom by flawedamythyst

Between Friends by SilentAuror

Beautiful Pictures by JRow

Blanket Burrito by All_I_Need

Bloody But Unbowed by BeautifulFiction

A Brand of Gold by aquabelacqua

Bridges by sussexbound

The Burning of the Leaves by blueink3

Burning Low by Mildredandbobbin

Burnished Bright by mydwynter

C

Captured by Mad_Maudlin

Carry Me Home by StellaCartography

Carry On by Mazarin221b

carrying up his morning tea by darcylindbergh

The Case of the Freudian Dick Pic Slip by expoduck

Casualty by Silvergirl

the cherry on top by simplyclockwork

Closeted by sussexbound

Come Name the Stars With Me by Azrael

A Comprehensive Taxonomy of Tobacco-Ash by Silvergirl

Confidential by sussexbound

The Contingency Plan by mightypog

Corpus Hominis by mycapeisplaid

cupboard love by simplyclockwork

The Curious Case of the Mysteriously Missing Birthday by darcylindbergh

D

Darkest Days, Finest Hours by blueink3

The Death of Doubt by Gingerhermit

The Devil You Know by PipMer

A different kind of adventure by curiousbees

Division by MrsNoggin

Do More Than Belong by cleflink

Don't Read the Last Page by Raina_at

Drawstring by May_Shepard

Drive by lifeonmars

Dropping the Act by jadztone

Dunk Drialing by Berty

Duvet (green) by Mazarin221b

E

Electric Pink Hand Grenade by BeautifulFiction

The Emergency Contact Series by blueink3

Entanglement by orphan_account

Equilibrium by augustbird

Ex by Itsallfine

Excerpts From Purgatory by reapersun & what_alchemy

Eye of the Beholder by SailorChibi

(pt 1) (pt 2) (pt 3) (pt 4) (pt 5) (back to rec index)

[colourfulwatson]

Happy birthday Martin #2 ☺️✨

First post can be seen here!

Lester themed post today, cause Fargo is my favorite show and Martin’s performance in it is incredible.

Here are two drawings that I’ve recently done of Lester:

Plus a bonus of a mini canvas painting of his poster 🐠

I hope you liked the drawings, reblogs and comments always appreciated :D 💘

Tagging some lovely people under the cut! 🥰 (send me a message if you want to be added/removed from the list please!)

@safedistancefrombeingsmart @kitturah @jobooksncoffee @shitminds @a-victorian-girl @clueless-mp4 @loveasmartarse @tsurumi-tetsuko @ofpiratesanddragonslayers @janiesprings @train-mossman @johntrashwatson @xeniawatson @musingsofmyown @whatnext2020 @647763 @mrtinfreeman @thesunandherflannelcurtains @my-johnlockficrecs @thorntonsheart @totallysilvergirl @u-g-a1304 @kettykika78 @consultinghubbies @topsyturvy-turtely @satandrankmy-coffee @missdeliadili @calaisreno @fluffbyday-smutbynight @mobius-m-mobius @itislove @alifetimeaheadtoprovethat @jbaillier @helloliriels @drarrymybeloved @rominatrix @bluebellofbakerstreet @londonlock @simplyclockwork @muslim-flint @hushwatson @morgendaemmerung89 @mercurialkitty @mistyrose78

[cupidford]

noise complaint by simplyclockwork

Johnlock Love Letters #2316

One loud upstairs neighbour and three days of non-stop party music lead Sherlock to an unexpected meeting. Unilock, switchlock.

[khantoelessar]

Love the picture but the story and the fan art are great too!

Hnnng. I live for Assassin!John. The leather is a bonus. 😩👌🏻

[simplyclockwork]

New Fic Alert!

Thicker than Water

Shouto, his mother, and his siblings are nothing more than his father's pawns. Desperate to secure his own power and freedom, Shouto abandons his family home in pursuit of a witch to bond with and finds himself rescued from near death by two strangers. Has he found what he sought or bitten off more than he can chew?

Shouto might finally find acceptance if he can learn to trust his saviours.

[ghostofnuggetspast]

I didn't know this was a HORROR fic! Aaaaaaaaaa

(It's actually "lean into a loved body" by simplyclockwork, a good mashup of johnlock and Stardew Valley that I'm reading.)

@calaisreno @friday411 @weeesi @helloliriels

[helloliriels]

36 VIEWS OF LONDON - by helloliriels New chapters up daily! FTH 2024 for @thegildedbee

Sending hope and hugs to those who need it.

📷💐❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🇬🇧💋

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[inevitably-johnlocked]

Howdy! I love all your fanfic recs, and was wondering. Do you happen to have any recs in which either Sherlock or John accidentally get drugged, do the other has to take care of him?

Hi Nonny!!!

I do!!! Actually I have enough fics to publish an updated new list, so I hope these please you! They're not EXACTLY what you're looking for, but I hope you'll like them anyway!!!

Enjoy!!

DRUGS AND DRUGGING Pt 3

See also:

Self Harm, Danger Nights, and Drugs

Drugs and Drugging Pt 2

DRUGS / DRUGGING Pt 3

Once Upon A Time by ProfessorSquirrell (T, 908 w., 1 Ch. || Family, Snippets of Life, Romance, Sherlock’s Mind Palace, Implied Drug Use, Angst with Happy Ending) – There is a room in Sherlock's mind palace where nothing gets deleted. And it looks like this...

Upon This Throne by ifonlynotnever (T, 1,773 w., 1 Ch. || Pre-TRF, Angst, Romance, Sherlock’s Mind Palace, Introspection, Imagery, Pining Sherlock, Drug Use, Passage of Time) – Inside Sherlock's mind is a Palace. Inside the Palace are many rooms. Within the largest room is the Throne. Upon the Throne sits the King.

changing tides by simplyclockwork (M, 5,983 w., 1 Ch. || Substance Use, Drug Relapse, High Sherlock, Sherlock Falls Down Stairs / Injury, Caring John, Drugs, Oblivious John, Hurt/Comfort, Angst With Happy Ending, Acceptance, Pre-Relationship, Addiction, Starting Over, Self-Destructive Behaviour, Drugged Hallucinations, Forehead Touching, Sherlock POV) – If Sherlock were to stop to think about it, he might wonder if he’s simply lonely. He doesn’t stop to think about it.

Abhorring the Dull Routine of Existence by ardenteurophile (T, 7,963 w., 3 Ch. || Stimulants, Humour, Friendship) – Or, a Week Spent on Artificial Stimulants. Sherlock overdoses on Red Bull, much to John's dismay.

There's So Much Labour Just in Breathing Lately by Susan (E, 12,708 w., 1 Ch. || Post-TRF / Mentions of S3 Events, Romance, Angst, Grief/Mourning, Grieving John, Mutual Pining, Meddling Mycroft, Therapy, Ambiguous Hopeful Ending, Infidelity) – The dreams he hated most – the ones that left him a sweating, shaking mess when he woke – were the ones in which Sherlock was just Sherlock. Laughing or drinking tea. Sitting across the table from him at Angelo’s eating pasta. Trailing his open hand behind him on the way to the bedroom. “C’mon, John. I’m about to have my way with you.”

Rupert Street by WritingOutLoud (M, 27,262 w., 9 Ch. || Alternate First Meeting || Case Fic, Sexuality, Demisexual Sherlock, Drugging, Smart John, Sherlock Has Internalized Biphobia, Fluff, Angst with Happy Ending, Gay Bar, Flirting, John Manipulates Sherlock to Eat, John Deduces, Arguments, Kidnapping/Torture, Hospitalization, John Whump) – Discharged from the war with nothing but the clothes on his back and a realisation of his bisexuality, John Watson has to learn who he’s become. He can’t afford London on an army pension, but the city is the only friend he has. In an effort to understand his newfound queer identity, he heads to a bar one night, where he stumbles across a mysterious stranger who turns his life upside down. ‘I dug around inside myself, and I'm not quite sure what I found, but it was beautiful and terrifying all at the same time.’

Domestic Matters by ohlooktheresabee (M, 29,404 w., 6 Ch. || Fantasy AU || First Meetings, Developing Relationship, Fluff and Angst, Domestic Fluff, BAMF Sherlock, BAMF John, Idiots in Love, Misunderstandings, Supernatural Elements, Implied / Referenced Child Abuse, Elf Sherlock, Human/Elf Politics, Emotional Abuse, Possessive Sherlock, Anxious Sherlock, Buddy Greg) – All flatmates need to work out domestic matters between them - who does the dishes, who takes out the rubbish, how often does the carpet need to be vacuumed - these are part and parcel of sharing a living space together. However, when you’re an elf and your flatmate is going to be a human you just met, this rather complicates things…Very loosely inspired by 'The Elves and The Shoemaker' by The Brothers Grimm.

Lucifer's Gardens by ampersand_ch (E, 32,679 w., 12 Ch. || Romance, Friendship, Friends to Lovers, Murder, Poison / Drugging, Mystery, John Undercover, Academic Club, Therapy, Rituals, Jungian Archetypes, Doctors & Physicians, Grief/Mourning, Esotericism, Hospitals, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Love Confessions, John Falls In Love With Another Man, Jealous Sherlock, Crying, Doctor John, Hand Holding, First Kiss/Time, Mysticism, Hugging, Touching) – John goes undercover for an investigation as a favour to Lestrade in a village in Suffolk. The events surrounding the case awaken deep-seated fears in Sherlock. While John begins to come to a realisation of what he needs in Lucifer's Gardens, Sherlock tries to find a way to reach John – in more ways than one. [TRANSLATION: GERMAN]

A Goose Quill Dipped in Venom by Polyphony (M, 52,748 w., 16 Ch. || Celebrity John AU || Alternate First Meeting, TV Host John, Supermodel Mary, Character Death, Mystery, Romance, Case Fic, First Kiss/Time, Meddling Mycroft, Drug Abuse, Doctor John, PDA, Deductions, POV Sherlock, Toplock, Sexual Tension, Angry/Rough Sex, Hopeful Ending, Asperger’s Sherlock) – Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective, is called in to a very ordinary although brutal murder. Something is badly out of tune with the whole scenario and Sherlock finds himself becoming more and more obsessed with the crime - and also with the victim.

Lunar Landscapes by J_Baillier (M, 57,046 w., 21 Ch. || PODFIC AVAILABLE || S3/TAB Fix-It, Slow Burn Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Confessions, Drugs, Pain, Medical, Injury, Sherlock Whump, Mental Health Issues, Panic Attacks, Romance, Secrets, Tragedy, Trauma, BAMF John, Doctor!John, Drug Addict Sherlock, Injured Sherlock, Grieving John, Idiots In Love,  Protective John, POV John Watson, PTSD Sherlock, Sherlock is a Mess, Medical Realism) – An accident forces John to face the fact that Sherlock's downward spiral had started long before his flight to exile even left the tarmac.

Spare Parts by Raina_at (E, 63,497 w., 10 Ch. || 24th Century / Futurism AU || Post TRF, Pre-TRF Relationship, Case Fic, Mutual Pining, Estrangement, Reconciliation, Science Fiction, Reunion, Nightmares, Angry John, Cybernetic John, Emotional Discussions / Heart to Heart, POV John, Scars, Past Drug Use, Forehead Touching, Emotional Lovemaking, Kissing, Apologies, Kidnapping, Rescue Mission, BAMF John, Bed Sharing, Top Sherlock) – Two years ago, Sherlock Holmes jumped off the roof of New London Hospital. Two months ago, he walked into John's clinic as if no time had passed at all. John hasn't seen him since. But then Sherlock knocks on John's door with a case he can't say no to, and while figuring out why the biggest manufacturer or synthetic limbs in the System is going after veterans, they also need to find out whether there's a way to fix what's broken between them. Part 1 of Realigning Gravity

Swallow the Night by ArwaMachine (E, 87,873 w., 15 Ch. || TSo3/Stag Night Fix It, TAB/S4 Divergence, Toplock, Mutual Pining, PWP, Drunk / Public Sex, Anal Fingering/Sex, Alcohol-Induced Amnesia, Everyone Knows Except Them, Emotional Love Confession, Demisexual Sherlock, Internalized Homophobia [John], Parentlock with Rosie, First Kiss, Drug Relapse, Infidelity, Texting, Masturbation, Oblivious John, Emotional Love Making, Angst with Happy Ending, Dreams and Nightmares) – “Do you know how long,” John panted, his cheek scraping against the wall, looking back at Sherlock through half-closed eyes, “I’ve wanted this?” Sherlock pressed himself against John’s back, biting at John’s ear. “Not nearly as long as I have,” he whispered.

Bakers with Benefits by Raina_at (E, 88,130 w., 14 Ch. || Great British Bake Off AU || Strangers to Lovers, Switchlock, Friends with Benefits, Mentions of Alcoholism / Past Drug Use, Banter, Flirting, Fluff, Light Angst, Semi-Public Sex, Past Sherlock/Victor, Mutual Pining, POV Sherlock, Obsessive Sherlock, John’s Bum) – Sherlock Holmes has a successful YouTube baking channel, but what he really wants is his own bakery. When an old friend sends him a call for the very first Great British Bake Off, he seizes the opportunity to finally win a sponsor for his bakery. Here's the plan: Win Bake Off, get the bakery, don't fall in love with the handsome Army doctor at the neighbouring station. Easy.

Northwest Passage by Kryptaria (E, 95,157 w., 27 Ch. || PODFIC AVAILABLE || Canadian AU || BAMF!John, Canadian John, PTSD, Anal / Oral Sex, Rimming, Emotional Hurt / Comfort, Drug Rehab, Falling in Love, Pining Sherlock, Love Confessions, Sherlock’s Violin, Panic Attacks, Switching, Anxious / Protective Sherlock, Hugs for Comfort, Suicide Mentions, Healing Each Other) – 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." Part 1 of Tales from the Northwest

Drawn to Stars by Silvergirl (E, 109,272 w., 60 Ch. || S4 Compliant to TLD / TFP Doesn’t Exist, Sherlock’s Italian Adventure, Sherlock/OC and Johnlock, Jealous John, Mutual Pining, Misunderstandings, First Kiss/Time, Idiots in Love, 3 Part Story, Slow Burn, Inexperienced Sherlock, Bottom Sherlock, Introspection, Alternating First and Third Person POV, Separation and Reconciliation, Emotional Love Making, Love Confessions via Letters, Angst with Happy Ending) – After the Culverton Smith case Sherlock is clean, working, and looking for a romantic partner—since John has told him that’s what he needs. Shame John didn’t mention he was interested in that role himself, before Sherlock went off to Rome with a gorgeous Italian copper to try to fall in love and become a complete human being.  Part 1 of the Drawn to Stars series

The Lost Special: Family Matters (As Do Relationships) by  ShirleyCarlton (M, 144,688 w., 40 Ch. || S4 Fix It Fic / Meta Fic, Unreliable Narrator, John’s Mind Bungalow, Friends to Lovers, Happy Ending, Demisexual Sherlock, Holmes Family, John Whump, Gay Mycroft, Misunderstandings, Drug Addiction, Parenting, TFP is a Nightmare, Virgin Sherlock, Slow Burn, Minor Character Death, Switchlock, John’s Past, Sherlock’s Past, Eurus, Love Confessions) –Sherrinford is not really the name of some high security prison. That was just a figment of John’s frantic coma dream. And Eurus is not actually Sherlock’s sister. That’s just something random she said to John before shooting him. Sherlock and John were never actually estranged. That was just their act to cover up what really happened to Mary – or Rosamund Moran, as her real name has turned out to be. Sherlock does have a secret sibling, though, and his name is Sherrinford. After finally eliminating Moran – though in a rather dramatically different way than they had envisioned – and exposing the truth about Eurus, John encourages Sherlock to delve into his past and to find out whether the reasons to keep Sherrinford away from Sherlock were the right ones, and to discover what really happened in 1981. Along the way, Sherlock and John gradually, finally, stop keeping each other at a distance, and eventually become a proper family of their own.

Fallen Series by Belladonna_Q, mamishka (T, 222,094 w. across 3 works || Winglock || Angel!John, Angels & Demons, Faes, Christianity, Changelings) – In a world where myth, mystery, and the supernatural flourish beneath the veneer of modern civilization, Sherlock is a master of magic as well as science and deduction. But there are some things that he cannot see, riddles he cannot unravel, even when they walk right beside him in the form of one John Watson…

[leosficlist]

Johnlock Smut Recs part 3!

Smut List 1, Smut & Fluff, Smut List 2

The Case of the Vanishing Pants by SwissMiss 

Five times John and Sherlock lost their pants in the course of a case.

notes: on cases, ust, delightful read

Positive reinforcement by Mildredandbobbin 

John has been kidnapped so often that he and Sherlock have developed a rescue procedure. John is understandably unimpressed when Sherlock decides to have a practice session without actually telling him -- that is until Sherlock provides some motivation. Sexy kinky fun times ensue.

Buried Far by orphan_account

The deep baritone voice bled into the room like spilled wine on a white table cloth, seeping into John from head to foot. He turned over. Sherlock was silhouetted in the doorway, looming and mysterious, coat and all. John could trace the contours of that silhouette with the wrong hand and his eyes closed.

notes: virginlock, first time, kinda body worship for sherlock

Hell or High water by bluefire301175

John wants. Sherlock wants. Plain and simple

notes: alley sex, coming in pants, first person john

Drawstring by May_Shepard

"Are those new?" John blurts the question. It comes out a bit shouty. There's an edge to his voice. "Are what new?" Sherlock asks, holding the sheet music in his elegant hands. John gestures in the direction of Sherlock's lower half. His eyes are stuck, embarrassingly so, on the way the pyjamas sit, just a bit lower than usual, over Sherlock's arse, which is still bent over the desk. "Your pyjamas." Still too loud. He repeats himself, managing to lower his volume to something approaching normal: "Your pyjamas."

The Detective and the Pin-Up by XistentialAngst

Sally Donovan discovers an old secret John Watson considered long buried - a ten-year old "Men of the Armed Forces" calendar, which has John as a very enticing pin-up for August. The image of John might just change the way everyone sees the unassuming sidekick, even Sherlock Holmes. Rated NC-17 for eventual smut, but the story reasonable concludes before that chapter if you prefer fluff and humor.

an unexpected out-cum by simplyclockwork locked 4.3k words

Sherlock Holmes doesn't do sex. Until he does.

notes: rough-ish first time, john appealing to sherlocks kink for getting yelled at, coming in pants

Don't Hurry by berlynn_wohl  1.9k

It was always an entertaining change of pace when things didn’t go exactly Sherlock’s way.

notes: cute kinda snippy with each other comfortable sex

Palace malfunction by Ireallydontcare443

John is the cause of Sherlock's mind palace malfunction.

notes: est relationship but first time

A Natural, Human Reaction by cwb 2.5k words

Sherlock is on bed rest and Mrs Hudson has abandoned giving him a much needed sponge bath in order to save her scones. John offers to help finish the job, and a reluctant Sherlock accepts.

Perchance to Dream by scribblesinthebyline

Sherlock has been the voyeur to people's dreams for as long as he can remember. It's why he hates sleeping.

That is, until he stumbles into one of John Watson's dreams. Then suddenly sleep isn't so unwelcome.

notes: a little magical fantasy for your dirty fantasy piece

Medical Massage for Dummies by kipli 

John's back aches the morning after Sherlock uses John as his personal stepladder to continue the chase. Sherlock surprisingly offers to work out the knots himself, only to find John's reaction to his massage intriguing.

Ridiculous by professorfangirl (lizeckhart) 

"Sherlock tugged him close and in a show of possession ran a hand over his arse, smiling at him archly, tugging his jeans down so the red of his pants would show. The humiliation was almost more than John could take. Sherlock turned to chat up the bartender. He didn’t flirt, exactly; he just used his coercive beauty to open the man up like a paperback. They had their heads together when over Sherlock’s shoulder John saw a dark man with ice-blue eyes moving towards them through the crowd. John reached for Sherlock’s arm just as a wiry boy in worn leathers took the detective from behind and set a knife at his throat."

notes: BAMF John