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  THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF JOHN WATSON by skyefullofstars

  Fandoms: Sherlock (TV)  

  • Teen And Up Audiences
  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence
  • M/M
  • Complete Work

  20 Sep 2012

  Tags

  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
  • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
  • Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • John Watson
  • Gregory Lestrade
  • Sally Donovan
  • Mycroft Holmes
  • Jim Moriarty
  • Sebastian Moran
  • Mrs. Hudson
  • Angst
  • Violence
  • Non-Consensual Drug Use
  • Kidnapping
  • Gunplay
  • Sexual Content
  • Hurt/Comfort
  • Explicit Language
  • Slash
  • Nightmares
  • disturbing imagery
  • Murder
  • Abduction
  • Killing
  • Drug Addiction
  • Torture

  Summary

  While Sherlock grapples with his new-found feelings for John Watson, he faces a very real threat: John's kidnapping and shooting at the hands of James Moriarty. And the knowledge that the love of his life is being used to test an addictive drug - at the risk of John's sanity and life. Prequel to THE BOYS OF BAKER STREET. NOW COMPLETE.

  Series

  • Part 1 of THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF JOHN WATSON

  Language:

  English

  Words:

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  06 Aug 2025

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