Fic Rec Masterpost: BBC Sherlock
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The Little Detective (2200 words) by FrankielovesballetChapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Le Petit Prince | The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Molly Hooper, Mike Stamford, kid!lock - Character
Summary: "How on earth did you get here little man?" he inquired. The little boy just huffed as though John had said something very rude and repeated himself: "Can you draw me a heart?"
Despite being tagged slash, this is a perfect Le Petit Prince adaptation with Sherlock as the Little Prince. So lovely, soft, and dreamlike.
The Secret Identity of John Watson (27714 words) by scifigrl47
Chapters: 3/3
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes, Anthea (Sherlock), Greg Lestrade
Summary: Taken out of context, John Watson leads a terrifying life. You have to wonder what those poor women he dates thinks of it, especially if John decides to try keeping one away from Sherlock, and Sherlock decides that it'd be best if he could get rid of her. After all, Mycroft's taught him a thing or two about removing potential 'problems.'
One of those fics where you think you're going to dislike the premise, but then it turns out to be hysterical. Pre-slash but not slashy enough to go under the slash tag.
Kidnapped: A Comedy (10515 words) by scuttlesworth
Chapters: 2/2
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Anthea (Sherlock), Greg Lestrade, Original Characters
Summary: This is what happens when you start counting up the number of times John's been kidnapped and think, wow. He must be an expert by now.
I love this fic. It's a bit sad but mostly funny, and the follow-up is just as good. John is so casually badass sometimes...
John Just Can't Catch a Break (2009 words) by Loopy456
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Greg Lestrade
Summary:The first time, it’s funny. Of course, the fact that he spends most of his time chasing around after Sherlock Holmes means that whatever gods govern the universe have decided that putting crime in his path is only right and just. John's trying to get home after a long day at work, so why won't crimes stop bloody following him everywhere he goes? And why can't Sherlock buy his own bloody milk for once? Written for a prompt on Kink Meme.
This is a simple look into the Life of one John Watson, and I found it immensely amusing.
Bromance Isn't Dead (1406 words) by cyerus
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Greg Lestrade & John Watson, Greg Lestrade/OFC
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade
Summary: When people first see Lestrade and John together, they assume that they are a couple. They're not, though. They're just really epic bros.
I have friendships like this, and I loved seeing representation of it in a fic.
Sherlock/John
The Science of Confessions (4627 words) by FinAmourChapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Summary: “Sherlock,” John says calmly, with a touch of laughter in his voice. “What are you doing?” Sherlock heaves a long-suffering sigh, because at this point, that question is more valid than it has any reason to be. I am endeavouring to get you to notice that I am in love with you, but that doesn’t seem to be working.
Sherlock is trying so hard to woo John. It's just harder than expected.
Baskerville Breach (24583 words) by LegoLock
Chapters: 8/8
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, SCP Containment Breach - Fandom
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes
Series: Part 1 of Breach
Summary: John Watson finds himself in the depths of hell...a SCP facility by the name of Baskerville. He shouldn't be there, but he is and he's doomed to die. However, escape presents itself during a routine experiment when there is a massive breach that sends Baskerville into lockdown. His life hangs in the balance and his only chance is to escape now, but he can't do it alone. He must put his trust in one of the very creatures that might kill him...the intelligent and dangerous SCP...Sherlock Holmes.
SCP!lock! Forewarning: Sad AF. Worth it though.
Before You Know It (85323 words) by LollipopCop
Chapters: 19/19
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mary Morstan
Summary: John hates how his life turned out, and mourns the lost potential between him and Sherlock. So when he's given a second chance, transported back to the night Sherlock returned from the dead, John must make good use of it.
Watching John take a long hard look at his life and his choices is the only way to make his character less awful after S4, IMNSHO. This makes him do that.
The Bang and the Clatter (137049 words) by earlgreytea68
Chapters: 37/37
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson, Anthea (Sherlock), Mycroft Holmes, Sally Donovan, Harry Watson, Jim Moriarty, Irene Adler, Dimmock (Inspector), Anderson (Sherlock), Molly Hooper
Series: Part 1 of Baseball
Summary: Sherlock Holmes is a pitcher and John Watson is a catcher. No, no, no, it's a baseball AU.
Do I like baseball? No. Was this so much fun anyway? Yes.
Ampersand (272549 words) by Indybaggins
Chapters: 127/127
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes
Summary: John isn’t all that interested when he finds out that Mycroft is pregnant. Mary just left, things with Sherlock are difficult, and nothing is the same, most of all not John himself. But then there is a bond needed, a baby born, and it was never meant to happen like this, but somehow... Family, love, sex, and making it work - the complicated way. Post season three Omega Verse AU!
I'm really confused about how to put this one, because it's poly, and I don't want to make another category. This is wonderfully written, and describes the complexities of a poly relationship between three people of differing sexualities with a lot of respect for the subject. It's a wonderful read.
All the Best and Brightest Creatures (188426 words) by wordstrings
Chapters: 33/33
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Jim Moriarty, Greg Lestrade, Sally Donovan, Anderson (Sherlock), Dimmock (Inspector), Mummy (Sherlock), Mycroft Holmes, Sarah Sawyer, Molly Hooper, Original Characters
Summary: Sherlock sent Jim Moriarty to prison for killing Carl Powers at age ten. This is the story of the consequences.
Oh god. This one's heavy but so, so good. It's so hot, so open to Ace Sherlock; John is sexy as hell. Just. If you can handle the triggers - and mind them - this is so worth the read.
Abstinence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (96318 words) by distantstarlight
Chapters: 30/30
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Summary: For his entire life Sherlock Holmes has had complete mastery over his transport. He drives it harder than he should, is careless with it, and makes it bend to his will. His transport has always done it's duty but lately Sherlock's transport has been making some demands.
Pining and angst with a happy ending. Sherlock is so sweet in this one.
The Thing Is (56743 words) by TSylvestris
Chapters: 21/21
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock (TV), BBC Sherlock
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes, Mrs Hudson
Series: Part 1 of Nitroglycerine
Summary: The problem with living with Sherlock, John thought, was that you never, never, ever knew the significance of anything. Like your flatmate's nose buried in your hair. Whilst you're in bed.
Mutual pining + trying to understand each other, mixed and mashed perfectly.
Deleted Files (16436 words) by oh_my_stars_and_sky
Chapters: 13/13
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mrs. Hudson, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade
Series: Part 1 of Deleted Files
Summary: Whenever Sherlock deletes something from his mind, it appears in John's.
This is a lovely magical realism fic, in which John has literal insight into Sherlock's head - what he doesn't keep in it, anyway.
The Edinburgh Problem (152095 words) by snorklepie
Chapters: 39/39
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, Rape/Non-Con
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Original Character
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Violet Vernet
Series: Part 1 of Scotland
Summary: “A nice holiday, just a bit more...murdery. ” John said drily. “Yes! The best kind of holiday!” Sherlock beamed. “So we won’t get bored!” After he separates from Mary, John returns to Baker Street. Following a request for help from Sherlock's cousin Violet, the detective and his blogger take a trip to Edinburgh. John discovers more about the Holmes family and Sherlock than he bargained for, but tries not to run screaming.
The rape/non-con is case-related, and offscreen. This fic is gorgeously written, intriguing, and just. So good.
Riptide Lover (113393 words) by jinglebell
Chapters: 19/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions of Violence
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson/Everybody
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, piles of other characters
Summary: The year is 1866. When John becomes swept overboard, he never expects to encounter a living creature of myth. When the merman absconds with John, the lost sailor must use every tool at his disposal to convince Sherlock not to kill him. But it seems that killing John Watson is not what the deadly, beautiful creature has in mind at all... Victorian mermaid AU. Heed the tags. Check blog for update schedule; I update a bit sporadically due to work and how much time writing this monster takes! Be forewarned, might want to hold off reading until I finish it if you aren't a patient reader!
While this fic is technically unfinished, the main plot feels much more resolved. It's so worth it.
Take Them Where You Find Them (147578 words) by EventHorizon
Chapters: 34/34
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Cabin Pressure
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Martin Crieff & Arthur Shappey, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Martin Crieff/Arthur Shappey
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Shappey, Martin Crieff, Mycroft Holmes, John Watson, Douglas Richardson, Carolyn Knapp-Shappey
Series: Part 1 of Lets You Know You're Alive
Summary: When Martin goes missing, Arthur makes a decision that leads him to an unusual new friendship.
Okay, number 1: this series continues into Mystrade, it's so good, read it. Number 2: I'm not normally fond of Skipthur but like. This fic, you guys. This series in general. Bless.
Murderous Imprint (52634 words) by MojoFlower
Chapters: 24/24
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Molly Hooper, Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes
Series: Part 1 of Hatch
Summary: Sherlock should be focusing on the series of brutal vivisections Lestrade has brought to him. Instead he's distracted by a most amazing and unexpected experimental opportunity from the basement apartment of 221C. Will he figure out the one in time to stop the other? And does he need help in order to do it? An AU. Eventual Johnlock.
Winglock, casefic, magical realism... so my jam. Worth reading even if the second fic never gets finished.
Mary (136145 words) by kinklock
Chapters: 21/21
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: Last night he dreamt he went to Manderley again... Monte Carlo, 1937. While working as the companion to Sebastian Wilkes, a young man becomes acquainted with a wealthy Englishman, John Watson. Rumour has it that Watson, owner of the grand country estate Manderley, is still haunted by the sudden death of his late wife. But as the young man soon learns, not all is as it seems.
I've reread this like 6 times, all hail the Kinklo.
The Bone Fiddle (61167 words) by Vulgarweed, htebazytook
Chapters: 13/13
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Mrs. Hudson, Sally Donovan, Mycroft Holmes, Molly Hooper, Irene Adler, OCs, Greg Lestrade
Series: Part 1 of The Bone Fiddle
Summary: Appalachian AU! In November 1973, Vietnam vet John Watson returns to his family's old home in Arthel County, West Virginia, deep in coal country. His low expectations include recuperation and boredom. Instead he finds a ruined landscape, a series of grisly murders, and one of the world's weirdest neighbors. Warnings/content: Some violence. Explicit sex. Tobacco-chewing. (Not all at the same time.) Huge thanks to beta reader bethbethbeth. Best Original AU Winner of the 2014 Holmsies! The Bone Fiddle Fanmix! Music is the heart and the spine of this story, so here is over two hours of it. Traditional Appalachian music, period-appropriate rock, and atmospheric alt-country. All the murder ballads mentioned in the story are here. Beautiful cover art by songofthecuckoo. Beautiful cover art by bluebellofbakerstreet
This is another that I was iffy about reading, because making Sherlock Holmes an American never really clicks in my brain. This, however, does it with a lovely sensitivity for the original canon and the Appalachian culture.
Shatter the Darkness (Let the Light In) (109683 words) by MojoFlower
Chapters: 23/23
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mike Stamford, Mrs. Hudson
Summary: Fairy tales are for those who remember how to dream; not John Watson, broken and hiding from his bleak future in a beige bedsit. But then he discovers a lamp and finds himself in the dangerous riptide of an enigmatic man whose very existence is unbelievable, murder charges against his sister, and the growing pains of feeling alive once more.
Heed the tags, but most of the trigger stuff is vaguely mentioned in past tense. This is gorgeously written, with an inside look at a complex dynamic that I absolutely love. Also: Sherlock belly dancing. You want it. You need it.
The Ring Finger (20733 words) by Nikoshinigami
Chapters: 10/10
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade
Summary: It was a ring worn on his third finger, the metal band looking heavy and cold against the delicate digit which bore the adornment's moniker--the ring finger, a place reserved for this mark of fidelity long since standing in forgotten tradition. And John Watson, for the life of him, could not remember when first his best friend wore it.
This is a genre I like to call "oh shit, I think I'm married."
The Two of Us (4315 words) by A_Candle_For_Sherlock
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes & Mycroft HolmesSherlock Holmes/Victor TrevorSherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Victor Trevor, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes)
Summary: I taught him how to analyze them, comprehend their motivations. It was a game, at first. Then it became a question of survival--if he could predict them, he could escape them. My little brother, emotive, passionate and sensitive; pirate, dancer, lover of fairy tales. I believe he saw university as a second chance. He wanted to step into their world. He joined the fencing team, the orchestra. He went to parties; called me drunk at two in the morning, asking me why no one would dance with him.
Read the whole series. This is written so gently it aches.
There's Someone On Your Shoulder (41217 words) by halloa_what_is_this
Chapters: 6/6
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Molly Hooper, Greg Lestrade, Irene Adler, Jim Moriarty, Mrs. Hudson
Summary: Sherlock trips and falls head over heels in love, makes a lot of lists and stares, stares, stares.
I always forget what this one's about, reread it, and then fall for it all over again. Let me have my pining Sherlock.
To A Tee (15321 words) by lookupkate
Chapters: 14/14
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade
Summary: 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.
Sugar-daddy John, emotional angst/neediness, why is this something I fall for EVERY TIME.
What Would Sherlock Do? (9358 words) by EinahSirro
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Sally Donovan, Mycroft Holmes
Series: Part 1 of What Would Sherlock Do?
Summary: John Watson comes to the conclusion that Sherlock Holmes should be his lover. But how does a (mostly) straight man seduce a (possibly) asexual genius who can spot any maneuvering a mile away? Well, John asks himself, what would Sherlock do?
This is so funny, and also sweet. Be sure to read the next in the series for Sherlock's POV.
A Further Sea (125492 words) by i_ship_an_armada, ShinySherlock
Chapters: 23/23
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Molly Hooper/Janine
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, James Moriarty, James Sholto (Sherlock), Mike Stamford, Dimmock (Inspector), Greg Lestrade, Molly Hooper, Janine (Sherlock), Bill Wiggins, Sally Donovan, Captain Hook | Killian Jones, Mrs. Hudson, Philip Anderson, Sebastian Moran, Victor Trevor
Summary: Here be a tale of adventure for both body and soul, but beware if ye be not of stout heart, for this be piratelock, ya savvy? Luckless ship's surgeon John Watson takes a chance, and finds himself eye to eye with The Ghost, the scourge of the seven seas and a definite thorn in the side of the blaggard, James Moriarty. But when John finds there's more to this most cunning pirate than be meetin' the eye, he has to choose--is it a pirate's life for him?
Listen, I'm a sucker for pirates. I'm such a sucker for pirates. And this one's just such fun.
All or Nothing (43092 words) by gaytectives
Chapters: 11/12
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Mike Stamford, Dimmock (Inspector), Mrs. Hudson
Summary: Sherlock and John, two singles who have failed to find love, have agreed to take the most radical step possible: they will marry a total stranger. The first time they meet is at their wedding ceremony. Will they have the courage to say "I do?" UPDATE: though this story is one that I loved writing, I cannot see myself completing the epilogue any time soon, if ever. After the show's finale, I don't feel connected to these characters anymore. My apologies to anyone who I've disappointed by not finishing the story. Just know that in my world, they're happy and in love.
Even though this says it's missing a chapter, all it's missing is the epilogue and the main story is finished. It's lovely and worth the read.
De profundis (32036 words) by darcylindbergh
Chapters: 7/7
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), The Sixth Sense (1999)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes, Mrs Hudson
Summary: Sherlock Holmes sees dead people. Which, although not necessarily ideal, has mostly turned out to be fine. Or, it was, until one day he looks up, and sees John Watson.
Every time I reread this story, I forget if John's actually dead or not. Go find out. It's lovely and well-written, and takes you on a journey.
Gimme Shelter (159368 words) by SinceWhenDoYouCallMe_John
Chapters: 21/21
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Molly Hooper, Original Male Character(s), Original Female Character(s)
Summary: All John Watson wants is the feeling of a freshly waxed surfboard under his feet and the hot California sun baking down onto his back. To finally go pro in the newly formed world of professional surfing and leave the dark memories of his past behind him as he rips across the face of a towering blue barrel. To lounge beside the beach bonfire every evening with an ice cold beer tucked into the cool sand beside him and listen to Pink Floyd and the Doors while the saltwater dries in his sun bleached hair. That's all he wants, that is, until the hot young phenom taking Oahu and the Hawaiian shores by storm steps up next to him in the sand in the second round of the 1976 International Surf Competition.
I really wasn't into the idea of an American Surfer AU, especially because I lived on Maui for several years and was certain this was gonna get fucked up somehow. Boy, did this fic prove me wrong. Holy shit was this gorgeous.
As long as it takes (14866 words) by PlainJane
Chapters: 7/7
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Series: Part 1 of John Watson's way
Summary: Anything Sherlock wants. All night. No strings attached.
John knows Sherlock wants him, and presents an offer: one night. He's gambling a lot more than sex on it, though.
Hello You (locked to archive members) (20945 words) by weeesi
Chapters: 11/11
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Harry Watson, Original Characters, Mycroft Holmes, Anthea (Sherlock), Greg Lestrade, Sally Donovan
Summary:John kind of can’t believe he’s doing this and kind of can’t imagine doing anything else. He dips his head, heart pounding.
"I pretended to be your boyfriend at the pub to keep someone from hitting on you, but now I kinda wanna be the one hitting on you" AU. Bless.
On Feathers and Bacon Sandwiches (21092 words) by Kryptaria
Chapters: 8/8
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Series: Part 1 of Feathers 'verse
Summary: No one has ever stayed with Sherlock longer than a month. At least, no human. Fortunately, John Watson isn't about to let the little things - like biohazardous experiments and the constant threat of danger - get in the way of his friendship with a very special, very brilliant man like Sherlock Holmes.
Demon!John sounds like it's going to be scary, but instead it's so sweet. The entire series is golden and flows like honey.
Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc (5704 words) by etothepii
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Series: Part 1 of Sic Gorgiamus Allos Subjectatos Nunc
Summary: "Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc. It's the family motto." "What does it mean?" "We gladly feast on those who would subdue us."
Addam's family crossover. It's so good. It's so, so good.
The Bachelors' Handfasting (30624 words) by Jberry
Chapters: 20/20
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mummy Holmes, Sherlock's parents, Mycroft Holmes, Gregory Lestrade, Mary Morstan
Summary: After her son is caught in a compromising position, Victoria Holmes must make arrangements for a quick marriage between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.
Listen, I know it's so soft it's almost out of character, but when I can have Scottish John Watson in a kilt, I really don't mind.
Mycroft/Lestrade
To Make A Mess Of You (2586 words) by HastaLuxChapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade
Summary: Things get a little too stimulating while the boys are snogging- but that might actually be one of their kinks.
Flustered Mycroft, very sexy Greg, yes, yes, yes.
Fideles (4744 words) by Anarfea
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade, Greg Lestrade/Greg Lestrade's Wife
Characters: Greg Lestrade, Greg Lestrade's Wife, Sherlock Holmes, Molly Hooper, John Watson, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mycroft Holmes
Summary: It’s Christmas Eve, and Greg’s wife confesses she’s cheating on him. Greg goes for a walk to clear his head, and gets a phone call from Mycroft Holmes, who deduces Greg is out alone. Mycroft invites Greg over for a drink and a fire, and possibly more.
This is heartwrenching in the best way. Such a good read.
Puppet on a String (38518 words) by kazvl
Chapters: 9/9
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes/Gregory Lestrade, Mycroft/Greg
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Gregory Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes, OCs, Anthea
Series: Part 1 of Fire and Ice
Summary: "Afraid I'll embarrass you?" mocked Sherlock, looking up suddenly, his stare spearing Mycroft where he sat. Sherlock was too thin, too dirty - it was always a bad sign when he neglected personal hygiene - and he looked as if he hadn't slept for a week. "Oh, that ship sailed some years ago. You've been vocal enough about what you don't want. So tell me, brother dear, what is it you do want?" "You to leave me the fuck alone," said Sherlock venomously. Several heads turned. Mycroft ignored them. He took such incidents for granted when he was with Sherlock and had never cared what strangers thought - unless required to do so by his job.
This series is gorgeous; an exploration of Mycroft and his relationships both with Sherlock and Lestrade.
End Game (162710 words) by Mottlemoth
Chapters: 36/36
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Anthea (Sherlock), Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Additional Tags: Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, Vulnerable Mycroft, sex holiday, Rampant Feelings, Mycroft Holmes's Foolproof Plans, Good Guy Sherlock, Greg Lestrade to the Rescue, Oblivious Boys So In Love, Tenderness, Greg is a Beast, Anthea Ships it with Force if Necessary, Mycroft Holmes Attempts To Manage His Own Emotions, many sex scenes
Summary: Mycroft has a problem. After a drunken New Year's Eve at Baker Street gets out of hand, this preoccupation with Greg Lestrade doesn't seem to be going away. He makes Greg an irresistible offer: seven days alone together in paradise, to be with each other and exhaust the craving. Sadly for Mycroft, Greg comes with irresistible offers of his own - and seven days in paradise might not be enough.
Sex, heartache, mutual pining, and so, so much goodness all wrapped in a tidy bow.
Cold Hands, Warm Heart (51553 words) by chasingriver
Chapters: 14/14
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes/Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Mummy (Sherlock), Sherlock Holmes' Father
Additional Tags: Skiing, Alternate Universe, Canada, Explicit Sexual Content, Oral Sex, Mutual Masturbation, Fluff and Smut, Light Angst, Happy Ending, Holidays, Winter Mystrade Exchange, Romance, Alternate Universe - Different First Meeting, First Meetings, Anal Sex, Rimming, Suits, Suit Porn, Suit Kink, Suit Sex, Not Suitable/Safe For Work, Deepthroating
Summary: Mycroft has a country to run, and the last thing he wants to do is go on a ski holiday with Sherlock and his parents. When he gets there, a ski instructor named Greg changes his mind.
This is so cute, steamy, gorgeous. As someone who grew up in the Rocky Mountains, I loved the skiing culture referenced here; it's very familiar.
Mara's Mercy (62317 words) by Mottlemoth
Chapters: 16/16
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade
Summary: [Medieval Fantasy Mystrade] Gregori is on the run from his old life in Cyrodiil - and he could have picked a better place than Skyrim. Captured as a suspected rebel, he faces the headman's axe. A series of staggering events then dramatically alter his fortunes. The quiet town of Falkreath isn't all that it seems; neither is the Breton bookseller Greg meets on the road. The clever and interesting Mycroft is hiding a secret - but then, so is Greg. As they journey towards Whiterun together, and their friendship grows closer, their secrets must all come to light.
Mutual pining medieval gorgeousness, I fell for this one like a boulder off a cliff.
It Takes a Village (14529 words) by EventHorizon
Chapters: 4/4
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Summary: Greg's birthday looms and Mycroft is not making a good showing on the birthday front, something that's bothering both him and Greg. Fortunately, they're not short of ears to hear their various woes and sorrows...
Birthdays are HAAARD and Mycroft's confused! So cute.
The Façade (36875 words) by CommunionNimrod
Chapters: 7/7
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Anthea (Sherlock), Original Lestrade Character(s)
Summary: When Greg's mouth acts before his brain and he tells his mom he's bringing someone on vacation to meet them, he has to think fast and figure out someone willing enough to actually go stay at his parents' in France and pretend to be involved. There is, of course, one person he wants to ask more than anything. However, wanting the scenario and then actually BEING in the scenario are two completely different things, and Greg soon realizes he is in way over his head. And quite possibly falling too hard, too fast, for someone who would never return those feelings...
Fake relationship? Mutual pining? GREGORY LESTRADE IN FRANCE. Check, check, and CHECK.
Reluctant Exercitation Strategies (4220 words) by starrysummernights
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade
Series: Part 1 of As the Summer Rains Fall
Summary: Prequel to A Canopy of Incandescent Blue. Captain Lestrade attempts to teach a 15-year-old Prince Mycroft self-defense and hand-to-hand combat skills. It goes about as well as you'd expect.
I'm fairly picky about my A/O/B fic, but this medieval AU has a delightful premise of secrets, adorable kiddo Sherlock, slow burn, consent, and gorgeously evil Mummy.
Matchmaker (69475 words) by Mottlemoth, HastaLux
Chapters: 16/16
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade
Series: Part 1 of Marmalade
Summary: Still reeling from his divorce, Greg has begun frequenting a local cat cafe just to feel a little less lonely. Mycroft stumbles into the same cafe, having spied a remarkably handsome man through the window. One very special cat thinks they really ought to meet...
Do you hear that? That's me whimpering over the softness of this fic. Series is ongoing (bless).
Under the Rose (124369 words) by Mottlemoth
Chapters: 28/28
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, John Watson
Summary: It's no surprise for Greg Lestrade to discover that, when it comes to relationships, Mycroft Holmes doesn't really do things like other people. Mycroft's lack of experience and intense need for privacy will take some special care - but that's fine. Greg's always been a patient man.
Oh god my heart. My soul. My everything. This fic is SO good. Enjoy it. Then go read everything else Mottlemoth has to offer.
Man and Monster (11837 words) by plaidbaby
Chapters: 4/4
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes & Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes & Monster
Characters: Lestrade (Inspector), Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock Holmes, Mummy (Sherlock), Anthea (Sherlock)
Summary: Mycroft and Sherlock are living on the streets when they gain the attention of a thing in the shadows. Love can be terrifying, but it can save.
This fic has a different tone than any other fic I've ever read. If you're here for the smut, this is not your thing. If you're here for incredibly tender, protective love with a violent streak (toward the bad guys, of course), then this is for you.
The Least of All Possible Mistakes (118096 words) by rageprufrock
Chapters: 12/12
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Series: Part 1 of Mistakes
Summary:If ever a people deserved tasering, it’s Holmeses.
Genderbend-Lestrade fic. This fic has had a bad rap for being a het genderbend, which I can understand, but it has a special place in my heart due to Lestrade's characterisation being so, so damn good.
Jim/Sebastian
These Violent Delights (168098 words) by pasiphileChapters: 13/13
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
Relationships: Sebastian Moran/Jim Moriarty, Sebastian Moran/various male and female OC's, Irene Adler/Sebastian Moran
Characters: Sebastian Moran, Jim Moriarty, Irene Adler
Series: Part 1 of This Life Is A Trip (When You're Psycho In Love)
Summary: Sebastian Moran is a rebel without a cause (literally - pro patria mori is a pile of shite). Jim Moriarty is an evil genius in need of a right hand (not literally - he’s already got one of those in the freezer). It's a relationship meant to be. AKA The Life And Times of Sebastian Moran, Bastard Extraordinaire. Spanning seven years and three continents, containing 496 uses of the word "fuck", multiple murders, several criminal acts, a couple of explosions, a large amount of violence and sex (often combined), an utter disregard of rules and morals, and somewhere in the middle of this something that almost looks like a happy and loving relationship.
Heed the tags. This fic is terrible in all the right ways. Fucked up, uncensored, and perfect.
Incomplete Fics
Sherlock/John
Bride Of The Water God (41009 words) by twistedthicket1Chapters: 12/20
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade, Past Irene Adler/Sherlock Holmes - Relationship
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Harry Watson
Summary: Sherlock Holmes hates watching over Humans. Hates his job, taking care of the little village of Recheinbach. It's all boring. Boring and dull. All he has to do to keep himself busy is let it rain. Banished for years to the outside of his village due to an 'incident', the Water-Spirit dreads the fact that he is to choose a human bride upon his return as well as once again take up his duties. John doesn't expect much from his life. He lives in a small village, one that's been in a drought for over a hundred long years. A farmer's boy, the only way his family can expect to make any money is by selling his sister as a bride to the neighbouring villages. What they don't expect, is for John of all people to attract the attentions of a certain Spirit.
I really like this legend, and this is a lovely take on it. I live in hope it'll finish.
and the sea so deep (50650 words) by venvephe
Chapters: 5/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Mike Stamford, Harry Watson, Bill Murray
Summary: The tales told of all manner of things seen out there, in the open ocean where no land was visible, and only the moon and stars to keep you company at night. They spoke of soft songs and sharp teeth, the flicker of large movement close to the surface of inky water - of chilling laughter, and men gone missing. There were dark things in the dark waters, the whispers said. John never thought he would meet one of them. A dark, realistic Mer!lock AU.
I really like Mer!lock, and this is wonderfully written, if unlikely to be finished.
Always 1895 (42665 words) by standbygo
Chapters: 17/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Bahdri (Connie Willis), James Dunworthy (Connie Willis), Original Characters, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Mike Stamford, Tobias Gregson, Greg Lestrade
Summary: Time travelling historian John Watson goes to Victorian era England to study, and meets detective Sherlock Holmes. He finds himself torn between the work he was sent to do, the exciting life of solving crimes, and the extraordinary Holmes himself. This is not a WIP; it is complete, and I will post it as I edit, with a new chapter every week.
Modern John, Canon Sherlock: a gorgeous time-travelling fic.
Feileadh Beag (20702 words) by allonsys_girl
Chapters: 3/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Mrs Hudson
Summary: John and Sherlock head to Scotland to visit John's relatives, and there may or may not be kilt sex coming. Okay, yeah, there is definitely kilt sex.
More people need to stick John Watson in a kilt, I'm just saying.
Poseidon's Child (13400 words) by michi_thekiller
Chapters: 3/5
Fandom: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Harry Watson, John Watson's Mother
Summary: The ocean is full of dangerous things, John's mum has always warned him. But perhaps John hasn't always been so good at listening.
Dark Merlock, maybe someday I'll know if he actually drowns John or not...
The Dragon's Soldier (159554 words) by twistedthicket1
Chapters: 39/50
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Harry Watson
Summary: When the dragons "came out" to the rest of the world, nobody expected the resulting War that broke out between Humans and Beasts. Both sides afraid and suspicious of each other, Humans drove Dragons into slavery, imprisoning them and turning their children into weapons for the military. Forced into hiding, many Dragons disguised themselves as Human and kept their secrets locked away, awaiting for the day when the royal blood line long since vanished would once again reappear and lay waste to the Humans that oppressed them.
John is a reluctant soldier in the Queen's Army, hoping to pay his medical school degree with three years of service. He's just been told to pick out a Dragon from the Kennels to train and serve beside in the War in Afghanistan. More than a little afraid and yet fascinated by the creatures, he just hopes he doesn't end up barbequed... Sherlock Holmes can't remember his past, but one thing is for certain: He is never going to become some Human's pet. However John Watson doesn't exactly seem like the typical Human. Can Dragon and Man really get along? Or even more, become friends?
I'm a writer myself so I'm not going to ever whine about a fic being unfinished. However I will state that when the Sherlock fandom lost Twistedthicket1 to whatever they are (hopefully) enjoying now, we lost an incredible writer. This is worth reading even unfinished. It gently takes the power imbalance and starts to explore it in ways that didn't make me queasy (and most such fics make me queasy).
The Ghosts of Sherwood (8914 words) by ShinySherlock
Chapters: 3/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Robin Hood (Traditional), Robin Hood - All Media Types
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Harry Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Sebastian Moran, Jim Moriarty, Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock Holmes), Meldrick Lewis, Greg Lestrade, Sally Donovan, Mike Stamford
Summary: John of Locksley returns from the Third Crusade to find what he thought of as home has changed forever.
Even though this one's unlikely to be continued, I post it here in hopes that someone else will steal the idea. HOW do we not have more Robin Hood AUs for Sherlock Holmes?!
The Lazarus Machine (108347 words) by Kelouisa
Chapters: 76/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Mature
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Harry Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Lestrade (Sherlock Holmes), Anderson (Sherlock), Donovan (m), Victor Trevor, Mrs. Hudson, James Moriarty (The Professor), Various OCs as needed
Summary: Sir Harold Watson requires his younger brother John to marry for money. The wealthy husband-to-be? None other than Sherlock Holmes. Before the wedding can occur, Sherlock gets swept up in an investigation of random found body parts and strange letters addressed to him via Bow Street. As John tags along on the investigation, getting to know his new husband, he finds himself in a London full of mad natural philosophers, rejected suitors, one overbearing brother-in-law, and more terrifying experiments than he could ever imagine. Definite slash, though a slow build. Taking Sherlock back in time instead of forward.
Arranged Marriage Regency!lock. Very good 10/10.
Stripped Bare (24163 words) by IamJohnLocked4life, deduce-my-heart
Chapters: 5/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Summary: Posh pretty-boy Sherlock Holmes, danseur extraordinaire, never expected to be swept off his feet the night he deigned to visit a strip club. But then he never expected to meet John Watson, soldier and erotic dance god.
Listen, I'm a sucker for Sex God John Watson. Add in a non-paedophilic consensual age difference and Dancer!lock and I'm hooked. I'd apologise but I can't be bothered, I'm rereading.
Stranger in a Strange Land (15718 words) by testosterone_tea
Chapters: 5/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Bill Wiggins, Gladstone
Summary: John and Bill Murray's dog, Gladstone are the only survivors from the patrol that came under fire, out in the desert. John comes back to London, and he and Gladstone end up living on the streets. That's where John Watson meets Sherlock Holmes.
Is this likely to get finished? No. Is the characterisation worth the read anyway? Yes.
So true a fool is love (20767 words) by consultinggalpals
Chapters: 8/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Richard III - Shakespeare, Hamlet - Shakespeare
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Richard III/Hamlet
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, James Moriarty, Mrs. Hudson
Summary: Exiled, never to return to his homeland, the Prince of Denmark finds himself at the mercy of a notoriously ruthless monarch. When he catches the King's eye, the Prince must do everything he can to stay in his sovereign's good graces while surviving an increasingly hostile court.
I live in hope that this fic will be finished. Give me slightly scary King John Watson any day.
Over Fathoms Deep (354280 words) by bittergreens
Chapters: 47/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Philip Anderson, Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes, Molly Hooper
Summary: When the youngest son of the aristocratic Holmes family is shipped off to sea in an attempt to cure him of his poor temper and bad manners, he fully expects to spend a long tedious voyage as miserable as ever. What he does not count on is having his heart stolen by the strapping young crewman, John Watson.
This fic is sexy as hell and absolutely gorgeously written. Flowerpetal Sherlock and Sex God John Watson on the sea during the Age of Sail. All hail Bittergreens for the glory that is this fic.
Mycroft/Lestrade
Magicae Argentea (128742 words) by EventHorizonChapters: 29/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Anthea, Mrs. Hudson
Summary: A chance encounter with the owner of an occult shop would normally be something Mycroft Holmes immediately erased from his mind, but something about this Greg Lestrade is too intriguing for that to occur...
Magic AU. I love this Lestrade and the Greek chorus worth of characters!
The Sheltering Tree (59243 words) by Mottlemoth
Chapters: 19/21
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade
Summary: Greg Lestrade and Mycroft Holmes are professional men leading busy lives. Their casual arrangement to help each other unwind is just what they both need right now - until life gets a little more complicated.
Help my whole soul. This fic is killing me and I'm happily dying.
What Are Friends For? (8402 words) by wendymarlowe
Chapters: 6/?
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Characters: Greg Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes
Summary: In a world where everyone's a Dom, a sub, or non-dynamic, Dom!Lestrade encounters a drug dealer who brags that his sub is "a tall posh ginger bloke who secretly runs the government." Greg intimidates the Dom into never telling anyone else, but he knows it leaves Mycroft in a bind: the man has always presented as a non-dynamic, and to be outed as a sub would cause problems. It also means that Mycroft's down a trustworthy Dom. Greg comes to Mycroft with an offer: until Mycroft can vet someone better (who doesn’t break the law and doesn’t blab), he’ll be happy to help. Since they're friends and all. What could possibly go wrong with that?
Oooh the slow burn. I'm hoping this one gets finished cause it's a good read.
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