Pre-Reichenbach

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Sherlock (TV)

Johnlock

by HanaWesty

Basically, Sherlock snaps as he can't deduce why John acts odd around him.

Teen 1.8k words 1 ch Complete 854 kudos

Pre-Reichenbach · smutt mentioned · Sherlock snaps · Blushing John· +2 more

Sherlock (TV)

The Game of Love

by hum_hum_humbug

“You want me to fucking what?” Had been John’s exact words upon hearing Sherlock’s request to go under cover as a reality show contestant. “Can you think of a better way?” “Sherlock, have you ever seen The Bachelor?” “I can’t say that I have but I did google—“ “Well, I have seen the bloody Bachelor when I was unemployed and had too much time on my hands and let me tell you, it is filled with the worst sort of people on this planet. The men on that show literally string along a dozen girls (whom they barely know and all of whom claim to be madly in love with them) for weeks on end! It’s absolutely disgusting.” “Oh and letting some man get murdered on national television is better than stringing along a few women?” Sherlock had countered. When Sherlock had asked John to go undercover in The Bachelor, John knew that nothing good could come of it. He was right. Sort of.

Teen 15k words 2 ch Complete 786 kudos

Angst · Fluff · Happy Ending · Pre-Reichenbach· +3 more

Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms+1

Holmes Voiceless

by A_Candle_For_Sherlock

On reading my stories, one might believe that Holmes and I have always been as we became, co-conspirators in everything. This was not at all the case. To begin with, I was a little in awe of him.

General 5k words 1 ch Complete 651 kudos

Friends to Lovers · Arthur Conan Doyle Canon References · Pre-Reichenbach · Post-Reichenbach· +15 more

Sherlock (TV)

The One Where Sherlock

by nutmeag83

John wins a cruise vacation for two and brings Sherlock along. But when it turns out to be a couples cruise, they have to pretend to be a couple themselves (for science). How many pretend kisses will it take before they can’t deny their feelings any longer?

Teen 19k words 11 ch Complete 574 kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Season/Series 02 · Pre-Reichenbach · Friends to Lovers· +20 more

Sherlock (TV)

Behind Closed Curtains

by twisting_vine_x

A/N: Written for a friend, who wanted to see Sherlock and John doing something cute. Also, set loosely during season two, when Sherlock and John are still, ahem, dancing around each other. Summary: Sherlock teaches John how to dance. (Based on a certain scene from S3E02). - - - “You can dance?” “You sound surprised.” “I just – can’t really picture it.” “Mm, yes. Well, given your lack of –” “Save the insults. I’m still digesting the idea of you on a dance floor.” “Oh, there haven’t been many of those. Mostly just in my own bedroom.” And Sherlock – still doesn’t look up from his newspaper. Doesn’t seem to realize – of course he bloody doesn’t – that he’s just grabbed hold of John’s heartstrings and twisted. John takes a moment to bite through the ache – tries not to imagine Sherlock dancing alone his bedroom, because the idea’s just a bit too painful – and then takes another desperate sip of his scalding tea.

General 2.9k words 1 ch Complete 559 kudos

pre-Sherlock/John · Dancing · The Sign of Three · bit of angst· +1 more

Sherlock (TV)

The Rules of Home

by scullyseviltwin

The breaths that he emits are short and low but his eyes continue to shine, seemingly absorbing every point of illumination in the darkened entryway. “And how lucky for me, for me, that some anonymous Afghani perched on an anonymous hill missed his target.”

Teen 5k words 1 ch Complete 470 kudos

domestic fluffiness · Angst · Pre-Reichenbach

Sherlock (TV)

Alright

by evesbeve

Sherlock knows it's selfish to want John to take care of him, but it's entirely John's fault for offering to dry Sherlock's hair. After all, that's what flatmates are for... Right?

Teen 4.1k words 1 ch Complete 402 kudos

First Kiss · Fluff · Friends to Lovers · POV Sherlock Holmes· +7 more

Sherlock (TV)

Endure

by PixChuu22

Moriarty captures Sherlock and, over the course of several days, has Moran torture the detective in an effort to convince Sherlock to do a job for him. Sherlock submits to the torture because of four words: "We have Dr. Watson."

Teen 6.6k words 1 ch Complete 363 kudos

Sherlock Whump · Pre-Reichenbach · Hurt/Comfort · Torture

Sherlock (TV)

To Date a Holmes

by wibblywobblytimeywimeystuff

A very strange serial kidnapper is plaguing Scotland Yard. Lestrade desperately needs Sherlock's help, but the Baker Street boys seem to be distracted these days. The tension between Sherlock and John has become palpable. Greg can't help but wonder if they are about to plunge their relationship into new territory, and if John can manage to date a Holmes, then maybe he can as well. Will the three of them be able to put their preoccupations aside long enough to save any more women from being kidnapped?

Teen 19k words 12 ch Complete 361 kudos

Case Fic · Canon-Typical Violence · Friends to Lovers · Developing Relationship· +18 more

Sherlock (TV)+1

A Study in Love

by benaddictedtosherlock

It all started with a trip. Sherlock had been acting weird, and everyone thought he was just stressed, so he and John go on a trip to Fiji. Yet, what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation from the stresses of detective work only opened the door for much more stress and confusion when John begins to have strange feelings around his colleague, Sherlock Holmes. And Sherlock is still acting strange.

Teen 50k words 25 ch Complete 348 kudos

Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Friends to Lovers · Pining John · Angst· +12 more

Sherlock (TV)

Wednesday

by weeesi

During his Best Man Speech/Grand Deduction at John and Mary’s wedding, Sherlock says, “As a mental exercise, I’ve often planned the murder of friends and colleagues. Now John, I’d poison. Sloppy eater. Dead easy. I’ve given him chemicals and compounds that way. He’s never even noticed. He missed a whole Wednesday once, didn’t have a clue.”What happened on that Wednesday?Basically, Sherlock drugs John and then takes notes.

Teen 3.9k words 1 ch Complete 334 kudos

Drugged John · For Science! · It's For a Case · POV Sherlock Holmes· +10 more