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The Deliriant of the Baskervilles by byrdwyn
Fandoms: Sherlock (BBC TV 2010), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
20 Jan 2026
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A reimagining of Sherlock's fireside panic attack - if Mycroft had made the journey out to Dartmoor and John had instead turned in for the night.
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When Mycroft arrived at the tavern in Dartmoor, he spotted Sherlock without effort, sitting in an armchair by the fire. Sherlock’s deliberate choice of warmth had already given him pause.
On closer inspection, he could see the thinly veiled agitation in his brother. Palms together, they sat underneath his chin as if in prayer. Firelight caught in tear-bright eyes.
Something was wrong.
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Punching out of Christmas by byrdwyn
Fandoms: Sherlock (BBC TV 2010), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
19 Jan 2026
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Sherlock drugged the punch. Mycroft knows, that's why he's drinking it.
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“Strong.” Mycroft covered, turning toward him fully and gesturing with his drink.
Sherlock narrowed his gaze. “You’re not serious.”
Mycroft smiled politely. He permitted himself a single thought of: But why?
Which very quickly became: Oh well, whatever makes this day end, I suppose.
He took a bigger drink then.
And another for good measure.
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Russian Caravan, a trifle robust. by byrdwyn
Fandoms: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock (BBC TV 2010)
17 Jan 2026
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Sherlock fights rest, Mycroft waits him out.
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“My advice? Though you so rarely take it.” Mycroft began, “Sit down. Before gravity makes the choice for you.”
Sherlock ignored him, straightening his posture in response.
Mycroft sighed.
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Orange Juice in a Champagne Flute by byrdwyn
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
28 Nov 2025
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Sherlock turns up where he has been asked not to, and finds Mycroft less perfectly assembled than the evening he planned. Lestrade is there. Both come to Mycroft's aid when he finally (and inevitably) unravels.
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Lestrade did not see the signs in Mycroft, but he recognised Sherlock’s stillness.
“Sherlock, what is it?” Lestrade approached, drawn in by Sherlock’s manner.
“I’m going to need your assistance in about ten seconds.” Sherlock responded flatly, giving no indication of urgency despite the timeframe.
“My assistance? ten -?” Lestrade frowned, trying to catch up. “Wait, what for?”
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Two Sugars (Break Quietly) by byrdwyn
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
26 Nov 2025
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Mycroft Holmes has always been the one who holds everything together. When panic finally catches up with him one night at Baker Street, Sherlock meets him with steadiness, and tea.
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“You took your time,” Sherlock began with practiced aloofness, but his eyes softened fractionally as he saw his brother fully. His collar loosened, hair out of place, and the almost imperceptible shaking in his frame. It was subtle, but Sherlock noticed.
The details disarmed him.
“…Come in.” Sherlock allowed, giving Mycroft space.
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“You’re throwing your life away,” Mycroft pipes up in his smooth monotone voice. Sherlock lets out another loud sigh in response. Usually this speech comes after breakfast.
“I’m serious,” Mycroft continues, slowly turning the page of his newspaper.
When are you not? Sherlock thinks bitterly.
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Or, whilst coming off a drug binge, Sherlock spends the day at Mycroft’s house. Brotherly bickering galore. Pre-series
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- Part 2 of On the Clock
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19 Jan 2026
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Greg's used to Mycroft disappearing for weeks at a time and though he doesn't like it, he's always glad to see him when he's home. This time though, an intervention is essential.
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19 Jan 2026
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Greg broke up with Mycroft after Sherrinford and might just be having second thoughts.
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18 Jan 2026
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Alternative opening to The Reigate Squire Part 2. Follows on immediately from Part 1. Sherlock’s “collapse” takes a bit more effort to recover from than he would like to admit.
Transcript format.
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18 Jan 2026
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Quid Pro Quo by chaosinterupted
Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
23 Oct 2025
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Quid Pro Quo: NOUN
a favour or advantage granted or expected in return for something.A story that follows the Holmes brothers and what they owe to each other.
Bookmarked by byrdwyn
29 Nov 2025