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Sherlock fics?
So I'm sort of craving some Sherlock fic, which I'm sure will be temporary. (Much like a few flings with shows like Ugly Betty and so on.) And I was wondering if there were any fics people could recommend.
I'd prefer fics that are most like the show. When it comes down to it, I think I'm craving more show really, rather than something the show isn't giving us.
So epic bromance while solving a mystery would be fab. And because I know how fandom for any show is, I wouldn't be a fan of a schmoopy romance fic where Sherlock inexplicably serenades John and then they go skipping off through the park or something. And don't even talk to me about babies, ass or otherwise. (Sherlock should never ever ever be in charge of a child. Ever. Seriously. It's not romantic, it's insane.) And no vampires.
I'd prefer fics that are most like the show. When it comes down to it, I think I'm craving more show really, rather than something the show isn't giving us.
So epic bromance while solving a mystery would be fab. And because I know how fandom for any show is, I wouldn't be a fan of a schmoopy romance fic where Sherlock inexplicably serenades John and then they go skipping off through the park or something. And don't even talk to me about babies, ass or otherwise. (Sherlock should never ever ever be in charge of a child. Ever. Seriously. It's not romantic, it's insane.) And no vampires.
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But what if it was a werepire.
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That link goes to chapter 10 where all the previous parts are linked.
It's also 50k words...so it'll take a while!
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(Although there's a good chance I may have read them already since apparently I've been reading ALL THE FIC.)
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Also,
Part 1 - the less slashy ones
Finder's Fee: PG, Gen; Sherlock BBC canon. Repatriating a priceless cultural artefact shouldn't involve housebreaking, handcuffs, or John Watson. But it does, and it's still the right thing to do.
Lab Book: R, Sherlock/John; Sherlock BBC canon. "The likelihood of finding a cab on Christmas Eve is fast approaching nil." "So was the likelihood of you kissing me in the middle of the pavement, and yet."
It's Not The Violin: R (violence), Gen; Sherlock BBC canon. Somewhere between Alejandro and the fistfight, John Watson became someone Sherlock Holmes would kill for.
There's also two crossover fics with White Collar, which I can't remember if you watch, but I think are enjoyable even if you don't watch. If you don't, what you need to know is that WC is about an FBI agent who works white collar crimes and his pet con artist who helps him solve them.
Paper Chase: PG-13 (language, violence), Gen; White Collar/Sherlock BBC crossover. One criminal consultant. One consulting detective. One serial killer. And one perhaps inadvisable bet. And the sequel, Rematch.
These are slashy:
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Part 2
I am not reccing anything here, but have you seen the
Also while I am recommending communities,
There's this comment fic I've just found in response to a prompt that is basically, what happens if Sherlock is taken in "The Great Game" and not John. The format is annoying, obviously, but worth it because it's awesome.
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Sherlock leaves To Do lists around the flat, which as you might imagine, are not quite normal. John goes a little crazy trying to figure them out. Definitely slashy, but amusing as well. (Note: It says part 1 of 3 at the top, but has no links to the next parts. If you click the next LJ entry links on the pages, it will take you there correctly.)
Wherein There Is a Case, Several Mysteries, John Coming to the Rescue, and an Old Folk Saying by
The Case of the Unwelcome Owl by Pandarus - crossover with Harry Potter which somehow makes all the sense in the world. Gen.
The Whore of Babylon Was a Perfectly Nice Girl by
Still got a bunch of tabs open, but most of them are new stuff (to me), so I'm off to read.
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And I did already read that The Whore of Babylon fic and really enjoyed it!
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It seems the vast massive huge majority of Sherlock fics are porn. Well. That sentence is true of most any fandom, maybe it just seems moreso here because my inner 8-year-old is horrified at the idea of romance in any Holmsian verse.(ANY romance, ANY characters. Icky.) Too many stories I've been reading going "la la la, this is SO good!" And then bam! Out of the blue Sherlock slams John up against a wall and starts trying to taste his tonsils, or Lestrade proclaims his undying lust for Molly, or the next time Mycroft comes to check on the boys Mrs Hudson tackles him and ravishes him on the stairs. *shudders*
And case fics are few and far between. But there are a lot of really fun stories, I'll try to come up with some recs for you when I get home from work. You might also check http://221b-recs.livejournal.com/
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And thanks! I'll take a look at that!
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You're right, Sherlock with a baby is a horrifying idea. Which is why you should absolutely read Sherlock and John Make a Baby (From Stuff They find Around the Flat)
Teaser: The door bursts open. "JOHN! Come look at this. I've just had the BEST IDEA!"
John looks up from his book. "Did you? Oh God."
"Pardon?" This is Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective. He has ideas.
"I said, 'Oh, good.'"
and
"Instead of obtaining an infant or child made from the DNA of persons unknown, which has already been partially socialized, and which will therefore forever be intellectually and possibly physically inferior, we must construct our own."
"Construct? How? Does the Science Museum make a kit now? Ooo, can we get a potato clock, too?"
There was a touch of pity in Sherlock's expression. "John. John. Nothing so outré. The combination of our genetic material should do the job nicely."
John let this sink in. "Ah. Small problem there. I hope I don't have to go into too much detail, since there's a bit of a chance my head might explode, but there ought to be some simple diagrams online..."
"Don't be silly! Mummy bought me a book." Sherlock crouched in front of him, blue eyes lit up as though they might start vaporising small airborn insects. "John, as I'm sure you'll recall, you have a sister. For our purposes, her genetic material is similar enough to yours that--"
John laughed. "What, Harry?"
Sherlock nodded. "That is her name, yes."
John sat up. "First, no. Second, no. Third, assuming she is sober enough to understand your proposition, she will very rightly kick you in your little genius goolies for even suggesting such a thing."
"They're not little."
"Fourth, and this is the most important, please listen very carefully: HELL no."
This isn't the only fic told entirely in text messages in this fandom, but it's one that never fails to make me laugh. And is somehow totally believable. the 15:06 to Totnes
Message received 13:42
You can’t out stubborn me, John.
SH
Message sent 13:42
I can try
Message received 13:43
I know you can hear me.
SH
Message sent 13:44
Ignoring you
Message received 13:44
Not possible.
SH
Message sent 13:44
Again, trying
And third but probably my absolute favorite, warm and lovely and really actually not cracky at all- Elementary If I try to find a good quote I'll end up re-reading the whole thing and I'm too sleepy, but trust me it's worth reading.
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