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Sherlock & The Copper Beeches by Soledad
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
13 Dec 2016
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A modern retelling of the classic ACD story, with a twist. Set in the same ‘verse as “Sherlock & the Illustrious Client”. Time: between “The Great Game” and “A Scandal in Belgravia.”
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17 Sep 2025
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This story is really well thought out and I particularly liked the twists and turns whilst still nodding respectfully to ACD. Very creative and great voice.
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It was such a simple question, one John had asked Sherlock countless times over the years. One he always ignored and rolled his eyes at. Snorted in amusement at.
But tonight, well, tonight Sherlock answered the seemingly simple question.
And the very much not simple answer almost ripped the heart straight out of John's ribcage.
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11 Aug 2025
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I don't usually read such short fics, but this one has all the power and grace of something epic.
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"You never asked me to make him love you back. That's always one of the first things that someone asks me, you know. 'Make him fall in love.' 'Make her love me.' 'Make him return my feelings.' 'Make him want me.' Blah, blah, blah, on and on and on. But you didn't do that. Neither did he."
This is a story of seven wishes.
One wasted wish, five wishes that changed the world, and one wish that changed nothing at all.
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01 Feb 2025
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Perfect angst and alternative timelines. Great happy ending.
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Sherlock comes back from the dead, and he's not sorry.
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19 Apr 2022
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A great rewrite of Series 3 with all the good bits twisted into a new (more cohesive) story! Heavy on emotion and angst with tons of great twists.
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No one knows where Simulants come from and those who have asked have had better things to do than pursue the answer when faced with extermination. With war still a present concern and Jim Moriarty's involvement left uncertain outside of its threat, the crew of the Black Manta may have taken on much more than they presumed to.
And among the many mysteries left to face them in their voyage lies the answer to the question that has been posed since the very beginning: who killed Sherlock Holmes?
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- Part 2 of The Unlikely Death
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28 Jul 2019
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Great world building, futuristic fun read. I really liked the story and the premise was so intriguing! Can we imagine a world in which John murders Sherlock or is it beyond impossible? Such a great mystery and all set in a recognisable future complete with big brothers and consulting criminals treating the universe as pawns. Who is the bad guy and who is on the side of right? Read this story!
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The last thing John expected to find in the desert was a bottle containing a genie named Sherlock.
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08 Jun 2019
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Really cute Djinn story. John finds a bottle in Afghanistan and guess who is inside? I wish this was much longer.
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As if John and Sherlock don't have enough problems already (that whole Sherlock getting shot by Mary thing), now there's a cold case detective from Canada snooping around asking questions about Moriarty.
Kate took her time, wanting to give him time to get settled. When she returned, John had cleared away the tea and Sherlock was sitting in the leather chair wearing sweat pants and a faded white t-shirt under a blue silk bathrobe.
She didn’t know men still wore silk bathrobes.
Thinner than his pictures, paler too. All cheekbones and unruly dark hair. Blue eyes dulled by the pain meds. Needs to shave. Bare feet. Holds one arm against his chest. Like he’s literally trying to hold himself together. Is he aware that he’s doing that?
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29 May 2019
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A wonderful story about a detective from Canada popping over and becoming embroiled in some of the canon with twists. Really a fun romp with Johnlock and a great female original character . Lots of pond crossing humour and Kate has skills and wit of her own with great backstory and a whole different approach to Sherlock. Great afternoon read. Lots of conflicts and angsts and sweets which keep the story moving at a fast pace with very clever turns.
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John Watson has spent the last three years of his life simply going through the motions. A chance encounter with a man claiming to be a stranded spy changes everything.
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Bookmarked by Howlynn
28 May 2019
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Adorable jumping jack flash crossover . Well written and several canon twists and turns that will keep you guessing. This was a fun adventure with BAMF John and most of our favourite characters making an appearance in some form.
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It won’t be Moriarty who gets to breaks that almost-perfect facade and reveal that slight shiver of panic.
It will be John.
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14 May 2019
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Short bit visually compelling and complex. John’s perspective of the pool scene and wish fulfilment for the fandom... if John actually got what we saw at the pool!
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To Be Prayed for While the World Doth Endure by J_Baillier
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
27 Dec 2017
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London, 1536. England awaits with bated breath the fate of Queen Anne Boleyn but, as physician John Watson is about to learn, hers is not the only tragedy unfolding at the Tower.
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06 May 2019
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Believable and tragic, that in the past Mycroft would be at court whilst his brother was sentenced as a heretic. John Watson is a physician who is there to offer what comforts he can to the condemned. Very good read.
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Forgive Me Father by IamJohnLocked4life for hopelesslybenaddicted, MonikaKrasnorada
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV)
16 Apr 2017
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A revelation in his confessional booth tests Father Watson's faith.
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21 Apr 2019
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Priest John. Priestlock, very hot but done with delicacy and both voices are quite in line. Sherlock of course picks confessional to secure eternal damnation for poor Father Watson.
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It all begins with Molly telling John a story about how one of her friends finally got married to the man of her dreams- thanks to a magical love potion.
Of course that's all it is: a story.
It's not like such thing exists, afterall.
And if it did exist... it's not like John would like to try it on someone. Of course not. That would be silly.
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17 Jan 2019
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Adorable fluffy story with a cute twist at the end.
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Oaths Better Broken by Books in the Blood (WholockHobbit88)
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle
04 Feb 2017
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After a long absence, Holmes shows up in Watson's flat with a secret about his health. John is devastated and he thinks he can't possibly be more stunned until Sherlock shares a deeper secret about his feelings for John. When Sherlock asks for help with one last task, John knows that he can never say no, no matter how much it breaks him inside. Tragic Victorian Johnlock
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17 Jan 2019
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Beautifully done sorrow. Wow. This just blew me away because it broke my heart as well, but the ending was quite content with happiness. I adored the emotions and sense of impending resolve.
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Sherlock had asked quietly, “I need to know………I need to know what to do about John.”
Black hair fell like a veil over her eyes as Eurus tilted her head forward.
“Let’s play a game, Sherlock.”
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04 Nov 2018
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This story is well thought out and beyond realistic in some ways. Each part adds to the complexity of Canon character and yet brings something new. Finally someone who genuinely has given the character of John a true analysis without the rose coloured glasses of hope. Some may find it sad, but I find it empowering and refreshingly delightful. The author returns our Sherlock to factory plus updates settings and removes the virus plaguing the system.
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[Now completely revised & edited!] Six months after the Fall, Mycroft urgently recalls Sherlock to London after his surveillance reveals that John is dating a former assassin. When a mysterious sniper targets Mary, they must work together to tie up all lose ends once and for all.
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Bookmarked by Howlynn
24 Oct 2018
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Angst plot twist of canon. Great voice, weaves lots of remade canon into new premise. Very fun well written read.
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The smallest changes can have the largest consequences. We begin in the aquarium, with a bullet and a target. We do not end there.
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08 Feb 2018
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Just one change and you are in a different bubble of quantum foam... This bubble is better than canon. Read This!
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“Loving a sociopath never ends well. We should have realised sooner, I suppose,” Sebastian says, and it’s enough of a shock that Watson steps back, startled. He’s piecing it all together.
“You and-”
“Yes.”
Watson looks Sebastian over, really looks this time. And he recognizes. He sees the weariness, the grief.
Watson squares his shoulders. “If you want to talk it out, mate, then get a fucking therapist.”
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After Reichenbach, two geniuses are dead, and two loyal men are left behind. Sebastian Moran becomes fascinated with watching John Watson trying to cope, and finally decides to confront him face to face.Bookmarked by Howlynn
28 Jul 2017
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Seb and John...two mortals missing their gods...loved it.
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[Post-Reichenbach] In which Molly Hooper finds a new job, fakes a death, copes with the fallout from said death, is institutionalized, falls in love, publishes some papers, and finds the courage be herself. Not necessarily in that order.
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25 Jul 2017
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John and Molly and complications of Molly having to lie to everyone while Sherlock was gone. Molly and John have a affair and it creates lots of drama and angst.
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Drift by atropabelladonna1120
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes - Arthur Conan Doyle
24 Jan 2012
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Sometimes, the greatest sadness comes not from falling or dying. Sometimes it comes simply from drifting apart.
(Post-post-Reichenbach. A nod to "His Last Bow", in which ACD depicts Holmes and Watson as having somehow lost touch with each other for several years).
Spoilers for Sherlock (BBC) S2.
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(Never) Turn Your Back to the Sea by DiscordantWords for thetimemoves
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV)
15 Apr 2017
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Baker Street is very much the same. Only different.
And Sherlock is just trying not to drown.
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Bookmarked by Howlynn
23 Jun 2017
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A canon friendly extension that does not pick on the holes but does try to fill them. No 4 bashing but some rather believable extras that slowly morph into more. Somewhere between canon and johnlock without anger for either. Great voice and I loved how the issues were addressed.