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Hello, Everyone!
It is i, Load!
And I apologize that It's been a hot minute! (Seriously, i am SO SORRY it's taken me SO LONG. Life, my mental health, and overall health have been REALLY difficult…) but! I hope it was worth the wait. For i present to you (a very Overdue) Introduction to…
My Overhaul/Reimagining of MID!
made by yours truly, Loading-Artist
Before we get into it, I want to let you all know that I am currently not planning on making this into a proper fanfic or comic. For I do not currently have the skills nor health to do said things. But I hope in the future I will be able to!
Anyway, with that aside,
let's begin.
Starting with why I made this overhaul/reimagining. Which was because I saw a potential in Aphmau's Series for a different flavor of show. One that was taken in a more serious direction and goes through a more in-depth exploration of the characters and their growth throughout the series.
Additionally, with one having a more… subtle mystery within it. Where the pieces of the puzzle slowly come together, rather than all the pieces of the puzzle already being put together – which one could easily be aware of since the very first episode – for it to then not be explored or have the focus it needed or should've had.
What I refer to by the puzzle is (& around) the very serious discussion the characters would inevitably need to have; Which is the ethical debate between sacrificing an entire species in order to keep their magic… or learn from the very species they look down upon and need to feed upon to have their oh-so precious magic. (Said species being more technologically advanced than they are; even without magic.)
Which could have led into the war that could've arised from their own kind, Daemos vs Daemos: Learn from the humans vs feast upon them.
But it instead focuses on being a harem romcom (with… I think we can all agree; the romance being very forced in the show.) and seems scared to explore that part of itself.
Also, I'm not saying the show can't be a romcom or harem and that it should primarily focus on the puzzle. But rather that it needed to give the puzzle time to shine, to have subtle and/or occasional build-up to said puzzle… until it NEEDED to be the focus. But in the first season, it's fine that it isn't the primary focus. (Though the focus should've been on the characters themselves and their relaintionships and and development and growth....)
(Though I will admit that I personally feel that the romance wasn't needed. And should've been left to the fans to make their own ships rather than going in the direction of what the harem trope wants fans to do: “theorizing who Ava would end up with.”) - (Also that i felt that due to the focus being on (forcing) a harem romance between the characters rather than actually giving them character growth and exploring them; that the harem aspect of the show was/is a detriment to the overall story.)
Moving onto some additional overall changes and what to expect from this Overhaul;
The time the boys are with-on earth have been extended into the second season due to the new direction and focus to really give us the time to get to know the characters, for the show to really explore them as they adapt and learn, but most importantly really give the characters time to grow.
(And additionally, the reason behind this change is that I felt that the return to daemos happened way too soon in the original and should have been saved for the finale of season 2.)
This does mean that the overall series length is extended as well. In fact, this would end up being around 4-5 seasons. With season 5 or 6, possibly ending up more as a movie finalé for the show.
This overhaul does not include the Harem Trope found in the original due to my personal tastes and also feeling as the harem trope does not serve any purpose to the overall story.
The 'Questionable fan-service' in the original is not included in this Overhaul, said fanservice includes the sexualization and infantilization found in the original.
This Reimagining will not be focusing on any ships or romantic relationships between the main characters. (Any romantic content with them I may make is more of a side experimental-exploration thing.)
This Reimagining will not include any explicit NSFW content or gore. HOWEVER, I would still rate this Overhaul as at least teens n’ up due to the (eventual) heavy violence (which includes depictions of fighting, injury, and blood ofc), heavy themes, and I mean Heavy (in places), and use of occasional bad language.
With that aside;
Due the nature of this being a reimagining or overhaul, the characters and story itself are more-so based or heavily-inspired by the show and the characters within it, but they are NOT the characters themselves or the show itself. (Though I will say the beginning of this story may begin similarly to Aphmau's; trust that it quickly takes its own route.)
As an example of what I mean; let me introduce the first thing I shall share with you from my reimagining….
The introduction to the character replacing Ava.
Who is actually more like Ava than my first iteration of this character. HOWEVER, Give me a chance to explain myself-
(from what I've seen) many individuals in this fandom… do not like Ava. I am also one of these people. And in fact I was originally planning to go a completely different direction with my own character, who was more like Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket; a kind, caring, sweetheart (but without the airheadedness.)
But then I listened to what others had to say about Ava, what they would've liked to see from her or done with/to her character. And so I reconsidered what I was planning to go for with my character, reflected, and took another look at Ava. In which I found a potential.
Though I may not fully know what Aphmau intended for Ava's character, I think I have a pretty good idea on what Aphmau was going for. (Though just in case; take this with a grain of salt because i have bad memory and am not feeling well enough to rewatch the show to refresh said memory-)
I think, that the character Aphmau could have potentially been aiming for Ava, was the type of character who was to come off as someone unapproachable, rude or rough around the edges, but was meant to be AT LEAST caring (if not as well kind); if/when you got to know her. see past the way she acted or presented herself (at first). (I know I should give some examples on why I think this but please, I plead, bare with me)
I personally feel that if this was what aphmau was intending for Ava's character, the execution was done rather poorly…
Dur to how the show handled and treated both her and the other characters and their interactions with her specifically. (Aka how her behavior is actually quite reasonable due to how everyone, (i mean everyone) in the show is basically making her life a living hell and that shes rightfully scared for her life on many occasions AND DAB NABBIT THIS IS A RANT FOR ANOTHER POST)
But with all that said; I decided to go with a similar characterization of Ava with my own character, however with my own take and handle on said characterization.
And now, not a moment longer cause this post is WAY too long overdue…
Meet the first human (protagonist) the boys’ meet during their mission on another world;
Ophelia Lockeheart
Age: In her 20's
Birthday: - (---)
Race/Species: Human
Gender: F (She/her)
Sexuality: Demi-romantic & Asexual
Ophelia may come off as someone who is Rude, Apathetic, and with quite an attitude at first… is more-so merely someone who is blunt, doesn't like to lie, and if you got to know her… is a very caring person. (And due to her upbringing that she doesn't trust so easily and is so “rough around the edges”)
Her past; (CW; this gets a little deep)
Ophelia was teased by the other kids ever since elementary school. Outcast by them for whatever reason she can barely remember, whether it was for her appearance or personality. She doesn't really care about remembering why, though. It doesn't matter in the end. All that mattered was that she was apparently always perceived as the odd one out from others…
Even after the tail-end of elementary school, which was when her mother died. But this was also when she met someone she would forever hold close to her heart. A girl who came up to her when she was crying on top of a set of steps within the school. Who's first words to her were “...i know what it's like to not have a mom around.” words that may not be the best thing to say to someone who recently lost their mom. But who to guess that as someone as apparently strange as Ophelia, found the girl's poor attempt to comfort her, comforting.
And that, being the start of her forever friendship with the girl named ‘Victoria.’
Who continued to be an important pillar in her life as a needed support, a safe person and light, as her life only got harder from there. For neither her home was a safe place anymore. For after the death of her mother, Her father shut down. And became emotionally unavailable. It was like living with a ghost, or that she was the ghost that haunted his and mom's home, a ghost he barely acknowledged other than caring for its physical needs. Hell, a ghost that haunted her school as well, it was why others tried to avoid her or bully her off, right?
If she was a ghost that no one cared about or would care to listen to. Why should she care about them? And their feelings? Since they hurt hers with no care of their own? So she built walls around her heart. And refused to let them get to her, to get a reaction they may have wanted. if they thought something bad about her or spread rumors about her so be it. It would be a waste of time on their part. And a waste to care about it’ on hers. It's on them if they choose to not believe her, she won't be spreading or telling them lies. She also won't spare their feelings either, it's on them for getting upset with her being blunt.
However, even though she built walls around her heart, she left- albeit a locked -door to her heart. A door that only (at the time) Victoria had the key to. For she only felt like a person when she hung-out with Victoria. Her only friend, and the only person that cared about her. Well.. Victoria, and Victoria's dad. Who was always kind to her when she visited their home, and never seemed to mind the amount she came over or her occasional unexpectant visits.
She slowly trusted him more, until he became someone she could also talk to when she needed it (even if she only vented about school though). Another support in her life that she will also be forever grateful for.
It's tough living as a ghost, but she at least had two very supportive people in her life that cared about her, and that she cared about back. She got used to the routine. Even if it slowly became harder and harder. And wore her down more and more. Until one christmas night, one she spent with Victoria and her dad. Is when she thoroughly broke down after receiving a very meaningful gift, one she knows they put a lot of time and effort into.
One that, selfishly, guiltily, made her miss her father and mother. How much she wished to not be a ghost in his home anymore. It was her home, too, Once. When mom was alive. She missed her too. She missed her moms hugs, and kisses too. And she's sorry when she got mad at mom for leaving, cause it felt like she took her father away too when she left.
She missed her father, she wanted her father back. She wanted to be hugged by him, to receive christmas presents from him, she wanted to be cared about him again. So much.
She sobbed, and sobbed inconsolably, crying and crying until she couldn't. As they stayed beside her, comforting her the entire time. She loved them, she loved them very, very dearly. They have a special place in her heart. Grateful for all the kindness they gave her that she couldn't even hope to repay one day.
It was after that. That the routine she fell into, the life she grew up with, started to drastically change.
For she ends up learning later to be the work of her friend's father. Who took it upon himself to schedule a meeting with her own father and having a long, long, meaningful discussion with. And helped to get her father the help he needed, and supported him through it.
Help and support that slowly brought her father back, as he finally acknowledged her, and tried to finally reconnect to her, and be there for her. Apologizing, and wanting to make up for all the years he's missed.
It wasn't immediate, it wasn't soon, but it was a slow, sometimes rocky journey of healing for both of them (as well as forgiveness.) One that included Victoria getting her own therapy as well, and the appearance of her dads eventual-husband.
But the changes to her life did not stop there, for then around the end of highschool, Victoria and Her dad needed to move away. Because of a job opportunity somewhere else. This left Ophelia of course distraught, but she worked through it, and was supportive of both her friend and her dad. Knowing that even though they are miles apart now. They'll always be there for her, no matter what.
Though, when Ophelia became a few years older, she still decided to be the reason for another big change in her life. And asked her dad if she could move to where her friend now lived. So she can be closer to her. Ophelia's dad was hesitant at first… but he decided to let her go. On the condition that he at least paid for all the expenses for her to get there. And let her know he's okay paying for her living expenses over there until she could pay them off herself (knowing she would want to do that for herself at some point).
And with that, she moved to where Victoria lived! In fact, she briefly moved in with her until she found her own place to live. Even though Victoria and her dad offered and were okay with Ophelia living there for as long as she wants (which also meant her dad didn't need to pay for any living expenses. That he would still probably pay somehow-). She couldn't help but want to live in her own place. Or at least give it a try, see what it's like.
And therefore, she ended up settling and moving into a nice apartment (that's not as absurd as Avas apt from the show-) with a sweet elderly woman as her neighbor. Also eventually a small dog named Pebbles as her roommate. Life was doing good at that point. It still was an adventure with its unknowns, but Ophelia was comfortable in feeling like she was prepared and was ready for whatever had to offer.
That was….. until the events that followed after she spotted a rather strange group in an alleyway behind her apartment complex…
Extra Extra;
Voice Claims;
youtube
Star Guardian Akali - ★★★★☆
youtube
be wherever you are - (singing voice) ★★★☆☆
Spotify Playlist;
This spotify playlist is of songs that connect to her in some sort of way. also that it is in order; starting from her past to present-ish…
HOO! that's a lot. Idk if it's uh.. enough info? For an introduct- you know what consider this as a start to the introduction into the reimagining i have worked on this FOR WAY TO LONG---
Anyway, i hope you enjoy or like what i have shared so far! I hope to see you in the next update on this project...
Hope you have a day/noon/night!
#my inner demons aphmau#aphmau my inner demons#my inner demons#my inner demons reimagined#Mid Reimagined#credit for dividers; @/cafekitsune#this took me so long im so sorry 😭😭😭#the next update will be more character introductions. most likely Victoria. but who knows!#hope to see you there! 🫶 ALSO I PROMISE I WONT TAKE AS LONG TO POST THE NEXT ONE SHHSHSHSH---#Youtube#Spotify
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The Naming of Casts (WIP)
Introduction:
This is still a work in progress, but here goes... The CATS (2019) cast list, with additions: I’ve given tentative names to everyone in the cast who was only called CHORUS and added them to the alphabetical lineup. Their numbers are so vast that I had to reach beyond the “wellknown” character names; however, all of them are either from Eliot’s poems, have been used in some production of CATS at some point in time, or are in some other way associated with Eliot. A few of them I had specific reasons for assigning a certain name to a certain actor (which will be indicated in parentheses); most are purely arbitrary. So these are certainly not set in stone, and any suggestions/insights into a particular actor and why he/she should be named differently are most welcome.
*Note: I did not include any of the Mice or Cockroaches, because I was thinking specifically of the cats. But now I am wondering if some of them doubled as Jellicles for certain scenes? Must research.*
*Will update as further info/pictures become available*
Admetus: Eric Underwood
Alonzo: Bluey Robinson
Augustus: Aaron Jenkins
Bill Bailey: Jon-Scott Clark (He has previously played Bill Bailey on stage.)
Bombalurina: Taylor Swift
Bustopher Jones: James Corden
Carbuckety: Samuel Baxter
Cassandra: Mette Towley
Coricopat: Jaih Betote
Demeter: Daniela Norman
Edgar: Benjamin Milan
Electra: Ida Saki
Etcetera: Sharifa Butterfly
Exotica: Yasmin Cogan De Abreu
Faber: Tom Clark
Genghis: Po-Lin Tung (According to the film’s end credits. I know, it seems odd to me too...to use this name with no full Growltiger song. But perhaps, like Griddle, he’s just another minion of Macavity/helper of Growltiger.)
George: Shay Barclay (?)
Gilbert: Muti Musafiri
Griddlebone: Melissa Kate Gray
Grizabella: Jennifer Hudson
Growltiger: Ray Winstone
Grumbuskin: Jaron Johnson
Gus the Theatre Cat: Ian McKellen
James: Rufus Lacey
Jellylorum: Freya Rowley
Jemima: Chrissy Brooke
Jennyanydots: Rebel Wilson
Lillie: Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson
Macavity: Idris Elba
Maitre D': Cory English
Marina: Roxanne Milliner
Morgan: Nicole Bondzie
Mr. Mistoffelees: Laurie Davidson
Mungojerrie: Danny Collins
Munkustrap: Robbie Fairchild
Murad: Yasmin Harrison
Noilly Prat: Kalene Jeans
Old Deuteronomy: Judi Dench
Olivia: Olivia Grace Cowley (Yes, there has been an actual swing cat called Olivia.)
Parsifal: Poncianinho Almeida
Plato: Larry Bourgeois
Pouncival: Kie Willis
Quaxo: Corey John Snide (He played Coricopat and understudied Misto during the Broadway revival...obviously Cori and Misto are taken, so Corey can have Misto’s alter-ego instead...even though he’s grey and definitely isn’t a Misto double...)
Rumpelteazer: Naoimh Morgan
Rum Tum Tugger: Jason Derulo
Skimbleshanks: Steven McRae
Socrates: Laurent Bourgeois
Stearns: Clemmie Sveaas
Syllabub: Jonadette Carpio
Sylvani: Katie Morton-Hughes
Tantomile: Zizi Strallen
Thomas: Tommy Franzen
Tumblebrutus: Kolton Krouse (He portrayed Tumble in the Broadway revival...he tumbled then, and he tumbles in the film...no other name more fitting.)
Valerie: Lynn Jung
Victor: Redmand Rance
Victoria: Francesca Hayward
Wiskuscat: Zhane Samuels
Macavity’s Henchqueens:
Fantazia: Hannah Faith Marram
Sparetta: Sophie Carmen-Jones
Zampalesta: Chelsea Marie Hogg
Jokaste: Jade Albertsen
Next Step... After the DVD release, watch the film as many times as necessary to match each actor to his/her cat... Observe their behaviors/personalities and determine if any name changes would be fitting.
Edits/Additions:
This kitten looks like she might POSSIBLY be Chrissy Brooke, whom I’ve named Jemima. Searching the cast photos for a face that matches the tomkit to the left of Tantomile...
#The Naming of Cats#The Naming of Casts#Tom Hooper see what you've made me do#No worries it's fun#Cats 2019#Chorus#Ensemble#Everyone should have a name
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Fic Rec List
My work-in-progress rec list, which starts with Daddy John/Sugar Daddy John/Captain Watson, and then goes from there. (See here for the list page updates: x )
Unless otherwise indicated, fics have an Explicit rating, and John is the Top and/or Dom.
Daddy and Sugar Daddy John Watson
A Sherlock In Pink by TheSherlocked (yes, me) Ch: 3/? 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.
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: 17/20 WIP Words: 20,392 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…
Night Song (Niht Drēam) by Bashfulbunny (Aequoreavictoria) Ch: 15/? WIP Words: 15,579 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.
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)
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.
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.)
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
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.
Working on the part of the list for A/B/O, D/s, and ACD canon/Granada fics.
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