Nicki's "To Read" Backlog

Nothing to see here. Just an easy way to have a fic "to read" pile. Generally Johnlock, J2 AU and McKirk fics.

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hi, I wanted to ask you if you know any fanfictions about Johnlock texting/letters/internet messages, something connected with that? :)

Hi Lovely!

I thought I didn’t have many of these, so I was so excited that I would be able to get this done in 10 minutes… it’s now 4 hours later and I finally got a rough list done for you and I STILL can’t find the one I wanted to add to this list! I’m so angry, because I THOUGHT it was an FFNet fic, but i can’t find it urg. Oh well. I hope you like what I have picked for you instead!

SEXTING / TEXTING:

Unquantifiable by 221b_hound (M, 2799 w, Ao3) - John remains a terrible and foul-tempered patient, but he does try to make up for it with pet names and text message silliness. In the meantime, Sally Donovan visits Baker Street for a hint about the Milverton case, and has to deal with a Sherlock Holmes who can’t find words big enough to thank her for saving John’s life at the warehouse. For afters, there’s a viewing of The Princess Bride. Part 33 of Unkissed

Happy anniversary by Salambo06 (E, 3772 w., Ao3) - John inhaled deeply, feeling his cock pulse under the silk gown, and he let his eyes travel on the lean body in front of him. Sherlock was kneeling on the bed, their bed, and the picture had been taken so John could perfectly see his bare chest and pelvis. But what mattered most, what made John harden rather quickly, was the pair of panties Sherlock was wearing in the picture. Black, string over each hip and laces that outlined Sherlock’s erect cock barely hidden under the soft underwear.

A Brand of Gold by aquabelacqua (M, 12,757 w. Ao3) - John sank deeper into the pillows, let the mist and blur of the wine settle around him, let it shore up his nerves and dim the warning signals that flashed dully in the back of his mind. He let the rest of the disappointment about Lucy and his strange accommodations and about the weekend as a whole fade into obscurity. He let the vital, missing piece snap into place as surely and as cleanly as if it had always been there. He was flirting with Sherlock Holmes. **MUST READ**

Come Home by hudders-and-hiddles] (E, 3763, Ao3) -  When John leaves for a medical conference, Sherlock tries to entice him back home.

A Study In Auto-Signatures, Sniper Dolphins, and Sex Holidays by cwb  (E, 32,690, Ao3) John and Mary go on their sex holiday, and Sherlock is grumpy and pining about it. Part 1 of HOT DOLPHIN SEX **MUST READ**

The Real Meaning of Idioms by feverishsea (T, 21,691 w., Ao3) - After two weeks away, John finally texts Sherlock. He doesn’t expect Sherlock to respond. He doesn’t expect Sherlock to keep texting him. And he really doesn’t expect things to spiral out of control so rapidly.

Bread and Wine and Curry Once a Week by cwb (E, 8737 w., Ao3) - "I am not agitated. I’m just tired of it. The insinuations, the comments, that I have no… no interest in relationships, or sex.“ John and Sherlock muddle through a relationship. **FAVE!**

Entanglement by orphan_account (G, 3218 w., Ao3) - On Christmas Eve, snow covers London, John visits Harry, and Sherlock and Mrs. Hudson untangle some knots. Lovely pining Sherlock fic. Love this one!

Definitions by siennna (T, 101,528 w., Ao3) - Throughout his life, Sherlock Holmes has always taken facts and held them close like treasures, because in a world of complex emotions, unpredictability, and the unknown, logic has never failed him. Puzzles can always be solved and equations will always have an answer; he seeks and finds comfort in the steady absolution of facts and the knowledge that everything has a definition: an unchanging, consistent meaning. However, at age thirty-five he discovers the exception to all of his neat, tidy logic when he meets John Watson, the one person who evades definition and refuses to be easily categorized—and who makes Sherlock question his own previously unshakeable ideas about everything from life to love. (Apparently a WiP, but it feel complete enough, as the “last chapter” has been waiting for over 2 years)

Tease You Till You Come by phoenix089 (E, 6090 w., Ao3) - Initially, Sherlock was rather put out by John’s lack of presence on the case. But then he starts to recieve pictures, several of them, of an unexpected nature. The case is forgotten rather quickly after that.

Text Me When It’s Over by immaculately-flawed (K+, 1K+ w., FFnet) - After the fall Sherlock starts writing texts to John. Of course, he never sends them… Until he does by accident. Post Reichenbach fic but not angsty.

Texts and Tea by JillianWatson1058 (K, 959 w., ffnet) - A John who is woken up at 2:30 in the morning is not a happy John. Sherlock, frankly, doesn’t care. He just wants his tea.

Message Not Sent by Queerasil (K, 762 w. ffnet) - Sherlock texts John after the fall and during the hiatus. The messages are sent, but never received. Sequel to WORDLOCKED, TSTM, and Wait, How Do You Play This Game Again?

Iunctum by Fudgyokra (K, 221 w., FFNet) - He stood still for a long time, staring not so much at the words he’d been sent, but at the signature that marked them: A simple ‘SH,’ neatly tucked at the close of the words ‘I’ve missed you.’” A 221B ficlet; Sherlock’s return from the fall.

The Art Of Communication by StillWaters1 (T, 2K+ w., FFNet) - Lestrade was used to getting odd, non sequitur texts from Sherlock. But when “John went out for milk” was followed by a terse “two hours ago,” Lestrade immediately understood three things: John was missing, Sherlock was quietly panicking, and this could all end very, very badly.

LETTERS / EPISTOLARY

Letters by Jenna Flare (T, 2K+ w., FFNet) - John leaves letters on Sherlock’s grave as a method of coping. Sherlock reads them every week. Sherlock/John, John/Mary. T for swearing. Post-Reichenbach

Letters From Beyond by LittleBabeBlue (K, 637 w., FFNet) - A letter for John was found in Sherlock’s coat after he jumped. Post-Reichenbach.

Dear John by starwarsfreak95 (T, 601 w. FFNet) - Not all Dear John letters are bad. Sherlock tries to explain to John why he did what he did and how much John means to him.

Pen Pals by WerewolfDoctor (K, 2K w., FFNet) - Most people don’t become pen pals by one of them writing a not-suicide note. Then again, Sherlock Holmes and John Watson have never exactly been normal, have they?

In the Dark Hours by hubblegleeflower (E, 51,639 w., Ao3) - John, wounded and silent, drifts back to Baker Street for healing…and then goes home again. He visits, gets more upbeat, chattier, smiles, jokes… and still goes home again. Sherlock wants him to move back in - it just makes sense - but John shows no signs of doing so. This is the story of how John and Sherlock learn to say what needs to be said when they’re both so very, very rubbish at talking.

There’s Something Living in These Lines by teahigh (orphan_account) - (M, 4676 w., Ao3) - Two men, complete opposites in almost every way, who speak only in letters and pages torn from books.

Correspondence by Cleo2010 (T, 8031 w., Ao3) – Sherlock’s been spirited away on a case for Mycroft. Part of the deal was that he and John could communicate via letter until the case was completed. Maybe the cliche is true, absence does make the heart grow fonder. Or perhaps something is growing on the feet in the fridge. Read their letters month by month. Written after series one.

White Blank Page by SarahCat1717 (M, 11,936 w., Ao3) – Post-fall, Sherlock is off eliminating Moriarty’s crime web. He finds he misses John. He can’t divulge that he still lives, but he placates his need to communicate with John and still feel a connection with him by sending him blank letters. But over time, this writing exercise lends itself to Sherlock exploring his feelings for his friend. What will happen when Sherlock returns to London and the man he has been “writing” to regularly for the past two years? NOT S3 compliant. Mary who?

Get It All in Writing by aceofhearts61 (T, 2423 w., Ao3) – Sherlock and John write each other love notes. Part 8 of A Love with No Name

and stand there at the edge of my affection by coloredink (G, 2683 w., Ao3)

Winter of Life by You_Light_The_Sky (T, 5178 w., Ao3) – It was an experiment, really. On Christmas, Sherlock wrote to Santa asking for a friend. He got a broken toy soldier instead. This is the story of how he finds him again and again.

Dear John by wendymarlowe (E, 3 Parts, 30,802 w. Ao3) – With Sherlock dead, John eventually (under duress) makes a profile on an online dating site. And falls into a long-distance relationship with an enigmatic partner who reminds him of Sherlock in all the right ways. (Hint: it turns out to be Sherlock.)

BLOGS / SCRAPBOOKS / JOURNALS

The Case of the Vanishing Blog by Hekateras (K+, 2K+ w., FFNet) - Sherlock is in it for the hunt. John is in it for the action. Even so, the events at the Pool leave a mark on both, unwilling as they are to admit it.

One-Way Mirror by StormyNight108 (K+, 830 w. FFNet) - Post-Reichenbach one-shot. It’s been months since the incident, where a man lost his best friend. Slowly but surely, John’s life is starting to turn up a little. That night, his blog is updated to share good news to his followers, and one anonymous commentator is quick to share his happiness. It’s about as close to his friend as he can get right now.

Don’t Go Without Me by MirabileLectu (T, 1K+ w. FFNet) - Deep in the recesses of the cluttered space under John’s bed, far from the prying eyes of nosy landladies, there is a box.

To Sleep, Perchance to Smother Your Flatmate with a Pillow by Linpatootie (G, 5308 w., Ao3) - Sherlock wants to conduct a sleep study of sorts. John contemplates smothering him with a pillow. Part 1 of Two Coffees One Black One with Sugar Please

Journal of Truths by Goddess_of_the_Night (T, 2317 w., Ao3) - When John escorts Sherlock back to Baker Street from the tarmac, he discovers a journal that Sherlock has kept secret…that he has kept secrets in. What he sees when he opens it is nothing like what he expected. He expected scrawling notes of observations, or maths equations, or drawings of plants…anything but what he actually finds: confessions.

You fit me, Sherlock Holmes by orphan_account (G, 10,077 w., Ao3) – An unfortunate series of events leads to John accepting being a part of Sherlock’s study in physical intimacy. As the days pass by, John realizes he might be in for more than he bargained for. He doesn’t entirely mind.

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by cypress_tree (E, 10,669 w., Ao3) – John helps Sherlock with an experiment: for an entire month, they are not allowed to touch each other and must remain at least one metre apart at all times.

The Great Sex Olympics of 221B by XistentialAngst (E, 58,611 w., Ao3) – John Watson thinks Sherlock Holmes should admit that he, Watson, is more of an expert on sex than Sherlock is. But Sherlock refuses to concede the point. He comes up with an experiment plan that will resolve the issue. The results will determine who wins the prize. But sometimes even the best thought-out scientific study has unexpected consequences.

POST-ITS / LISTS

I Believe In Sherlock Holmes by Cennis (K, 2+K w., FFNet) - When John came to Baker Street one Sunday about six months after the funeral and found an elegant wooden cane, expensive-looking yet sturdy, stuffed away in the shoe cupboard, he began ‘blogging’ again. It began with post-it notes. POST-FALL.

In case of emergency by AlessNox (K, 520 w., FFNet) - Sherlock is charged with making a list of what supplies they would need in case of an emergency.

The Three-Word Tin Collection by TheBookshelfDweller (K, 1K+ w., FFNet) - What happens when Sherlock has to store the things he wants to say to John while deconstructing Moriarty’s web, but the Mind palace proves an inadequate place to store them?

206 Reasons by whitchry9 (K+, 1K+, FFNet) - John won’t wake up, so Sherlock lists all the reasons why he should. Because he appears to be a bit besotted. How inconvenient.

Because Blah Blah Blah Happy by cwb (E, 4,578 w., Ao3) – John is entirely done with the milk situation and gives Sherlock a list of shit he’s pissed about. Sherlock sets out to make John happy. John is happy. Sherlock makes his own list. They are both very, very happy.

The Trouble With Being Subtle. by VictoryCandescence (NR, 5429 w., Ao3) - In which Sherlock experiments, John misinterprets, and everyone else stands back and waits for the light to turn on.

The Importance of Torn Papers by MyLittleCornerOfSherlock (G, 2427 w., Ao3) – Little things make a big difference, even little notes of thanks. Small reminders to show he cares.

Our Enthusiasms Which Cannot Always Be Explained by withoutawish (M, 32,961 w., Ao3) – The list that is tacked haphazardly on the refrigerator of 221B reads, ‘Kidney(s), and/or a full cadaver (preferably male, late 30s, under six feet tall), bag of fresh toes, sixteen cow’s eyes (corneas retained), dual exhaust hand –held flame thrower, an unopened first edition copy of Joseph Conrad’s ‘Heart of Darkness’, and no less than ten abhorrently gruesome murders in the upcoming month.” The one neatly hanging next to it simply reads, “Sex.” One of these lists is not John Watson’s. If John Watson were to put what he really wanted in list form, to live in a land somewhere beyond ‘almosts’ now that Sherlock Holmes has indeed returned to him, he would never be able to look his flatmate in the eye ever again.

See Recipe for Details by pandoras_chaos (E, 4,981, Ao3) – John knows Sherlock’s mouth will never water over the sweet smells of baking chocolate biscuits or a lovely roast chicken, but he’s watched Sherlock nick mince pies out of Mrs. Hudson’s fridge often enough to deduce that the man does have taste, albeit confusing and obscure.So John makes a list: Things Sherlock Likes

And I have a few on my Marked For Later List which also have this theme. I HAVE NOT READ THEM, so I don’t know what they are like; I was waiting for them to finish before I do. As well, Alexx has a tonne of lists you can check out too!

The Pieces That Fall to Earth by Itsallfine (T, WIP, Ao3) - John and Sherlock have hit rock bottom, but with all their armor stripped away, they can finally speak honestly and find the truths that matter most.

Letters from Sussex by sussexbound (E, 3 Parts, 160,298 w., Ao3) – In the wake of the Mary/Moriarty affair, John and Sherlock have fallen out, and are living apart. But Sherlock isn’t content with this state of affairs–not one bit. He’s tired of dancing around the obvious.

A Small Drop of Ink, Falling by la_novatrice (fleurs_du_mol) (M, 4019 w. Ao3) – John starts keeping a notebook about Sherlock, for Sherlock to read. This is a small look into it.

Alexxphonix42′s Fic Rec List: Epistolary

Alexxphonix42′s Fic Rec List: Journals

Alexxphonix42′s Fic Rec List: Sexting and Texting

Alexxphonix42′s Fic Rec List: Wrong Number Texting

Alexxphonix42′s Fic Rec List: Met Online or Texting

[doomsteady]

You simply must add Leveling Up to this list, @inevitably-johnlocked! It’s a story told entirely through online chat logs and emails, and it is SO SO VERY GOOD!! :D

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Thanks for the rec @doomsteady!! Adding it to my MFL list!!

[librarylock]

Thank you so much for linking The Pieces That Fall to Earth, despite not reading it/it being a WIP! I’m having a lovely time writing that fic. May I also humbly submit to you kind folks out there the Watch What They Photograph series? Three short fics, only 8k words total. The first two have to do with the photos John and Sherlock have of each other on their phones, plus some texting. The third installment is the explicit one, which involves sexting. Hope you enjoy!

[hudders-and-hiddles]

Thanks for the rec for Come Home, Steph! 

I’m going to second lilo’s rec for her What What They Photograph series (the sexting in part 3 is 👌👌👌) and also add that if you’re looking for epistolary fic, you might give between each beat are words unsaid, which @watsonshoneybee and I wrote together, a try. (Rated T, 107k words)

[inevitably-johnlocked]

ASDFAS OMG BOTH OF THOSE STORIES ARE ON MY MFL LIST AND I COMPLETELY MISSED THEM AND I AM GARBAGE. Thank you guys <3 Yes, please read those stories too, everyone!! <3

[inevitably-johnlocked]

missmuffin221 added: Wow. I need vacations for this. And I love love love texting/letters/motes fics.@johnlockfulfillment did an awesome series on this.WHAT THEY WRITE (https://archiveofourown.org/series/566836)

Thanks!!

[kinklock]

fresh soft John fics

just a few fics involving John being soft and sweet that i put together for bruna @moriarty b/c i love her, and b/c she demanded it. to keep it focused, it’s mostly new(er) back in 221B style canon verse fics 

all things warm and tender by darcylindbergh - established relationship sleepy warm morning rimming sex, John soft without question 

100 ways to say ‘I love you’ by Teatrolley - John coming back to 221B and just everything is very soft, John especially

Everything by patternofdefiance - John wakes up with an armful of Sherlock, so soft 

Back to the Start by slashscribe - post S3 Sherlock relearning how to play his violin as he relearns how to be close with John, John is v soft, this fic is v tender 

The Scent of Home by conductor_of_light - all of anna’s fics are soft John, but Sherlock is #exposed in this fic which makes John especially soft 

The First of Many by Solitary_Endeavor - birthday blowjob, John being silly and praising 

You by Chryse - this is the final fic in a series of Sherlock and John making each others’ fantasies come true, but this is where all the big emotions and insecurities come out and John is soSOSO tender

Let Me Count the Ways by Goddess_of_the_Night - John has a favourite freckle and worships Sherlock’s bod 

The Quiet Moments by janto321 (FaceofMer) - ‘“Come here,” said John, softly.’ that quote basically tells you everything you need to know 

The Basics by wearitcounts (Sher_locked_up) - soft sweet morning together <3

Take Your Time by TooSelin - John and Sherlock keep trying to have sex and keep getting interrupted, but when they eventually do John is v sweet

I’m Pretty Sure This Changes Shit by cwb - i guess this isnt that new for some reason i thought it was but anyway John praising Sherlock :’)

Morning Sunlight by slashscribe - sleepy morning sex 

Affirmation by jamlockk - more sleepy morning sex 

there’s huge overlap with soft john and this inexperienced Sherlock list, I didn’t do repeats, so check over there too 

[justacookieofacumberbatch]

Fic recs of 2015

Yes, this is a bit late. I started this on New Year’s Eve, but I grossly underestimated how many fics I read this past year, and of course, I had to reread some of them. You know, just to make sure they were still good.

These are the fics I read in 2015, so it includes both fics published in 2015 and earlier. I have refrained from reccing WIPs, not because I don’t think they’re worthwhile, but because I had to do something to cull the list a little. Yeah, it’s pretty long. (Oddly enough, and not on purpose, it ended up being 40 fics.)

Keep reading

[conversationswithbenedict-deact]

Thank you for rec'ing High and Tight, Soft and Loose!

[beautifulfic-deactivated2016081]

Hi! What are your fav johnlock fics? Im sorry if this is in your faq but im on mobile and can't read those. Thanks a bunch!

http://beautifulfic.tumblr.com/Recommended-Sherlock-Fic

There are loads there =D Great stuff, and with good descriptions of specific fics as well.

However, in case that doesn’t work on a mobile, here are (just a few of the many) wonderful  authors on AO3 I fully recommend you check out:

ChryseSweetcupncakesVerity BurnsWordstringsAxeMeAboutAxinomancyMojoFlowerPhyonaLife On MarsMyCapeIsPlaid

Please check warnings, fandoms, ships etc before diving in though. My tastes can be eclectic, and I leave it up to you to check you’re not going to get any nasty surprises!

[mydwynter]

20 top-rated Sherlockian winter holiday fics

In 2013, DestinationToast did a fantastic post listing the top 20 Sherlock holiday fics. And then, in 2014, I did an updated list.

This is 2015′s list.

It’s the top 20 most-kudosed Christmas or winter holiday Sherlock fics. (Methodology below.) Above, in the screenshots, they’re sorted by kudos, rating, and wordcount.

Here are the links.

John Watson’s Twelve Days of Christmas by earlgreytea68

that thing you like by misspamela

Strontium Chloride Red and Other Colours by BootsnBlossoms

Their Great Reward by BeautifulFiction

Last Christmas by Mazarin221b

Our Enthusiasms Which Cannot Always Be Explained by withoutawish

On the Table (Eventually John Watson’s Favorite Christmas Story) by emmagrant01, numberthescars

Goodness Gives Extras by mydwynter

Winter’s Delights by Kate_Lear

First Night Out by verityburns

Maybe This Christmas by feverishsea

You’re On the Air by prettysailorsoldier

So Full of Light by mydwynter

5687 (Approximately) by prettysailorsoldier

Never-Ending Cycle by orphan_account

No Mistletoe Required by BeautifulFiction

See Love Shine by Mazarin221b

Lab Book by copperbadge

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Christmas Spirit by Silent Auror 

Upon Reflection, Tenable Frippery by Emmagrant01

Methodology:

On AO3, I went to the “Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms” tag. Then I filtered for the tags “Christmas” or “holiday”. I sorted those results by kudos, then weeded out the ones that didn’t actually appear to be Christmas/Winter Holiday fics, or to have a major Christmas element. (I also searched for “Hanukkah”, “Solstice”, and “Winter Solstice”, but there aren’t many fics with those tags.) The usual disclaimers for this sort of thing apply; data are malleable, so if you put in different qualifications (and versus or, for example) you’ll get slightly different results. (You should try it, especially if you want to find more than these twenty.) Stats are fun.

Enjoy your reading!

[mojoflower]

Mojo’s Christmas Fic Buffet

Goodness Gives Extras by mydwynter

Johnlock.  Explicit. 40k. Complete. Recced by @mycapeisplaid: “This one by Mydwynter is one of my faves! His writing style is gorgeous, and the story is deeply engaging.”

Christmas time. ‘Tis the season to settle down with a drink, some food and a present or two, and to enjoy the quiet relaxation of the holiday. Instead, there’s a case that drags them all over, missing presents, disappointed kids, angry parents, and a freak snowfall.

On top of that John has to deal with Sherlock, who is being even more of a prat than usual.

He really shouldn’t have expected anything different.

A Baker Street Christmas Carol by doctornerdington

Johnlock.  General. 23k. Complete. Recced by @redscudery

In which Sherlock Holmes is haunted by three spirits, and comes to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Shrivelfigs by lifespossible

Johnlock.  Teen. 4.5K. Complete. Recced by author: “Right, so this one is mine, but I’m quite proud of it and think it’s incredibly adorable. Potterlock!”]

John and Sherlock were not a couple, ta very much. They were friends–close friends, best friends. But that was it. Just friends. If you asked John, he’d assure you that was the case. But if you got him on the right side of a couple firewhiskies, well, he might be inclined to tell you he thought it was a damn shame they were only best friends.

Spell It Out by prettysailorsoldier

Johnlock.  Mature. 8k. Complete. Recced by lifespossibilities: “Also Christmas Potterlock (obviously I have a weakness), but also one of my favorite potterlock fics I’ve ever read. Love potion confusion galore.”

Prompt: Potterlock AU where Sherlock anonymously sends John a gift with Amortentia because it was their lesson, but he’s confused on why it’s not working on John even though he’s brewed it perfectly or stolen it from Slughorn or whatever - wssholmesandwatson

Remaining at Hogwarts over break has become something of a tradition for Sherlock and John, staying behind together ever since their very first year, but, when Irene throws a gift of doctored coconut ice into the mix, plans quickly change, even if John doesn’t.

Christmas by serenityofinsanity

Johnlock.  Mature. 3k. Complete. Recced by lifespossibilities: “Christmas teenlock that’s too precious and amazing with just enough angst to pull at your heart and then patch it up with smut.”

In which there is name-calling, Christmas leftovers, and a bed that’s just a bit too small.

Guixonlove has a whole post with Christmas recs (teenlock, Kharthur, Guixon)

Don We Now Our Gay Fake Boyfriends by relenafanel

Sterek.  Teen. 14k. Complete. Recced by idareu2bme

“What happened to your sweet Camaro?” Stiles asked.

“His sister borrowed it,” Erica said cheerfully. “Drove to Lake Tahoe for the holidays and left him here without transportation and fending for himself.”

This was… perfect, actually. Stiles needed a fake date and Derek needed a drive. “I’ll tell you what, I’ll drive you to and from the party and in return I get to tell Mrs. Gordon you’re my date.”

“Fine.” Derek nodded.

Yes! Stiles had a fake date to the Holiday Party!

A Hale for the Holidays by rlnerdgirl

Sterek.  Explicit. 38k. Complete. Recced by idareu2bme

“I sent you a Christmas card that got sent back to me. Did you get a new apartment?” his dad wonders. The question is all suspicion and little anything else.

A flicker of an idea sparks. It’s not nearly formed well enough for him to say, “Yeah, actually,” and when he follows that with, “I moved in with someone,” he wants to punch himself in the face. He’s living with someone?!

“You’re living with someone?” It’s the same voice and tone as the one in Stiles’ head, just thirty years older.

Two things keep Stiles from bashing his face onto the table: there’s a steaming cup of coffee in the way and, more importantly, his dad will definitely hear. Someone passes by in front of him and a semi-familiar book cover catches his eye. “Derek Hale,” he muses, and stops. No. That wasn’t meant to be out loud.

No One Could Love You More by MellytheHun

Sterek.  Mature.  3k.  Complete.  Recced by me (I just searched for “Christmas” in my AO3 bookmarks).

Stiles begrudgingly comes to Derek’s rescue during a coven-hunt, thinking Derek needs a regular, common healing only to find he may lose Derek and anything they could have been.

A Missing Jacket by MellytheHun

Sterek.  Explicit.  10k.  Complete.  Recced by me.  “Beautiful.”

Taking place sometime after the Nogitsune’s possession of Stiles. The Pack is still mourning their loss and Stiles makes an effort to cheer everyone up by focusing on a group effort; to make Derek Hale a little less of a Grinch. Stiles may have his own reasons for wanting to make Derek Hale a little happier.

We’re Starting At The End by nerdwegian         

Phlint.  Explicit.  33k.  Complete.  Recced by me.

All Clint wants is to get through his afterlife with as little human interaction as possible. He’s got his job, he’s got good friends (as friendly as the Angels of Death ever are, anyway), and he’s got his little apartment. It’s not much, but it works for him–that is, until Phil Coulson’s name appears on his assignment sheet. Over and over and over.

Surprisingly, Clint finds that he doesn’t mind that much.

(In which Clint is an angel who is terrible at first impressions, Phil is the downtrodden neighbor he’s assigned to help, and the New York office is having a major problem with office supply theft.)

Part 1 of

Angel 'Verse

Maybe We Were Coming All Along by sassafrasx

Merthur.  Explicit.  22k.  Complete.  Recced by me.  “Awww, sweet.”

In retrospect, the “Prince on the Lam in Wales” Christmas headline was not what Arthur had intended.

 A Winter’s Tale by NorthernSparrow

Destiel.  Teen.  64k.  Complete.  Recced by me:   “Aaargh, I cried my way through at least half of this.  Cas is trying so hard, and can’t catch a break:  his pain and misery and confusion and loneliness are heartbreaking.  Reading it as journal entries, through Dean’s eyes, sitting next to him in a hospital bed only magnifies the angst.  The guilt, oh lord.  Fluffy ending is NECESSARY, and perfectly applied.  Now I’m off to read the smexy epilogue.”

Cas is sick and Dean finds a journal that Cas kept about his time alone as a human.

This fic is a retelling of first half of S9 from Cas’s POV (via Cas’s journal). Lots of Cas angst/loneliness and a correspondingly equal volume of Dean guilt. Sick fic, hurt/comfort, journal fic, and a Christmas fic too.

NO SLASH but the entire thing features a strong Cas/Dean friendship.

Destiel readers: This entire fic can be read as pre-Destiel (or not, as you prefer), and if you would like to read it that way, I also wrote an optional, explicit, Destiel epilogue chapter just for you guys. :)

Yule Shoot Your Eye Out by  foxxcub

Phlint.  Explicit.  8k.  Complete.  Recced by me.

Statistically speaking, sophomore scholarship jocks majoring in criminal justice didn’t normally hook up with senior dean’s list fraternity vice-presidents who tutored them in stupid psychology courses. Clint’s odds were running painfully long.

Regression to the Mean by theroguesgambit

Sterek.  Mature.  16k.  Complete.  Recced by me.

There aren’t really words for this – “sure, dude. Let’s hang out sometime and bond over the fact that our lives suck and we’ve both basically killed a bunch of people by accident” somehow doesn’t roll off the tongue. –

Prompt: In the aftermath of 3B, Stiles and Derek learn to trust, learn to fuck, and learn to love themselves, each other, and their pack.

Unraveling by AnnaKnitsSpock            

Spirk.  Explicit.  34k.  Complete.  Recced by me:

 “Tarsus IV, my favorite, and touching and sad and lovely and Spock is awesome in applying the c to Jim’s h.”

When the Enterprise receives a December assignment to accompany a Federation investigation on Tarsus IV, Jim is forced to confront not only the trauma he experienced there, but also his conflicted feelings about Christmas, his childhood, and his first officer.

A Boy and His Wolf    by    heavenorspace

Sterek.  21k.  Complete.  Recced by me:

  “Full wolf Derek has been hanging out with and comforting Stiles since his mother died.  Series goes through high school.  Sweet, slow pace.”

During a raining, thundering night, Derek comforts a 9-year-old Stiles after the death of his mother.

Could Be Worse (Could Be Raining) by kototyph

Sterek.  Mature.  4k.  Complete.  Recced by me.

Wherein Stiles and Derek spend Christmas Eve in the hospital.

[bookshop]

popping up from the void

to say hi! I haven’t been around much lately—but I wanted to give a shoutout to the students I chatted with earlier this week! Thanks for letting me talk to you guys about K-pop and hi to any of you who followed me on here :D

I’m sorry I haven’t answered any of your asks lately—I’ve had my head down for work/traveling/holiday madness/deadlines too many deadlines/hamilton so much hamilton eating my brain. But to answer your question, anon, my only perennial holiday reread in the Inception fandom is “And Try to Keep it All the Year,” which I try to reread every year if I can because it is a minor miracle and one of my favorite fics in the fandom. <3

I hope you guys are having a happy December!

[earlgreytea68]

I second that fic recommendation SO HARD. 

[kinklock]

Can you rec some ACD canon fics? I've already read the turkish bath house one about 1.0000000000 times and i need more .

(SAME) ok, ACD canon johnlock fics: 

How Sherlock Holmes Was Compelled to Remember One Festive Occasion Per Year: A Reminiscence by John H. Watson, MD by MirithGriffin - the Turkish bath fic referenced, if others want to read it

Totus Mundus Agit Histrionem by mistyzeo - Holmes as an actor AU

Tumble Homeward by mistyzeo - a series of first times, Holmes ‘teaching’ Watson things (highlight: Watson tries bottoming and they’re both like No, This Was Wrong)

Cameo by what_alchemy - magical realism, first time, the profile/cameo of your soulmate appears as a mark on your body (actually requited unrequited love)

An Excellent Singlestick Player by flawedamythyst - THAT TITLE, AHSJDBAJDNA, PWP 

One Week by JaneTurenne - established relationship, the boys make a wager on who can resist the other for an entire week 

Absurdly Simple by Irene Adler - Holmes has a “client” who is being blackmailed under the Offences Against the Person Act (this topic can be stressful but this one isn’t so bad, and the dialogue is so true to the way they speak in canon, and the final sentence when Holmes reveals it is such a slammer like)

Particular Peculiarity by saavik13 - first time case fic, their client is a woman who married her brother’s bf, who is now being blackmailed 

The Incident In The Room With The Red Curtain by flawedamythyst - Pretending to be a couple ? in 1885? going undercover at a gentleman’s club demands it (with what I interpret to be a demisexual Holmes)

Wedded Bliss by Garonne - first time, Watson’s publisher is like This is Too Gay, please write in a wife, and Holmes is like you know what Watson fuck you and your hetero hopes and dreams (;__; Sad Gay)

Also when ‘tis cold and drear by Garonne - first time, rather than them not knowing that the other loves them back, Holmes restrains himself from a romantic relationship with Watson out of fear of repercussions

Wintry Morning, Victoria Station by Garonne - short and sweet ;___; anyway, everything by this author 

Seventy Minutes to London & The Longest Night by nlr alicia - before I forget, Thea will come for me If this isn’t here, the first one is described as train angst but frankly it all is, and then so much post-reichenbach angst, also, France, 

Feat of Daring by bendingsignpost - established relationship, somewhat bittersweet 

Let Me by Violsva - Watson helping Holmes with his insomnia, in a handjobs between bros kind of way, which is like askjdhaadn but the thing is THIS IS SO !!!!! HOLMES IS SO !!!!!! THEY ARE SO !!!!!!!

Bloody Cornwall by mistyzeo - im sorry im just reccing every mistyzeo fic but this one too !! Holmes having nightmares and insomnia again

Compound a Felony by mistyzeo - BDSM with sub Holmes

Lending a Hand by mistyzeo - Watson having to be Holmes’ hands wink

Birds to a Lighthouse by Katie Forsythe - it’s hard to pick one Katie F fic, but this is kind of the classic: retelling of Reichenbach essentially, implying that Holmes went into hiding rather than fake dying, and the version we know is what Watson chose to write

Grit by earlybloomingparentheses - early on Holmes/Watson friendship with Watson trying to hide being gay from Holmes, but then of course running into him at a gentleman’s club…..

The Truth of the Musgrave Ritual by mydwynter - first time case fic, redo of the Musgrave Ritual 

The Adventure of the Crossed Streams by mydwynter - this is technically BBC Sherlock Victorian AU but like, close ….e nough…?, first time case fic, also Christmas  

The Adventure of the Doctor’s Heart by mistyzeo - first time, Watson hears a song about a man who lost his love and regretted never confessing his love, and Holmes is like why would you would empathize so strongly with these lyrics i cant possibly imagine why -

Sentiment to Paper by mistyzeo - Watson finds a stack of unsent letters, first time

The Brigadier’s Sword by Drunk in Charge  - first time case fic, the Brigadier that Watson used to have a crush on of sorts comes to them for help, Holmes is jealous, etc. 

The Hungerford Wreck by mistyzeo - (newly added) Holmes is in a train accident and develops train related anxiety. Watson decides to fix this with train sex ajksndkand

Encounter on the Bakerloo Line by mistyzeo, Obstinatrix - also more train sex

[huffpost]

John Leguizamo Says High School History Makes Latino Students Feel ‘Invisible’

Latino contributions to U.S. history remain largely absent from high school history books, and John Leguizamo is doing something about it.

Watch the full interview with John Leguizamo here. 

[bookshop]

This is a really random q but I know there are (at least) two fics where Eames forges satan and it carries over into reality and then funky times ensue - one is by five_ht, do you know who the other one is by? And do you have a link? Thanks hehehe

Yep! The other one is by the fabulous blue_fish: Satan Take the Wheel / Fall Like Lightning Down From Heaven

(And the one by five_ht is Things Are Gonna Slide, for anyone who wants the link.)

They’re both wonderful, and a fabulous argument for why you can never have too many kink meme fills for the same prompt. ;)

[valeria2067]

Forgotten History of Gay Marriage

Christian tradition has changed from the point where same-sex relationships were not just tolerated but celebrated

“In the famous St. Catherine’s monastery on Mount Sinai, there is an icon which shows two robed Christian saints getting married. Their ‘pronubus’ (official witness, or “best man”) is none other than Jesus Christ. 

The happy couple are 4th Century Christian martyrs, Saint Serge and Saint Bacchus — both men.

Severus of Antioch in the sixth century explained that “we should not separate in speech [Serge and Bacchus] who were joined in life.”

[monicanna-mess]

McKirk Fanfiction Favourites

Your Soul Will Be Okay Bones has had enough of watching Jim shower his attentions and affections on everyone but him. 

Under the Stars Jim proposes and Leonard panics.

On the Windy Side of Care Kirk and McCoy are friends with benefits. A remark from Uhura makes Kirk wonder if they aren’t more.

We’ll Be Chasing Starlight Leonard McCoy is the one to break up the fight in that bar, and he’s Jim’s inspiration for joining Starfleet. And maybe Jim’s been a little bit in love with the guy ever since.

I’m Just a Jealous Guy "Leonard McCoy is thirty-one and he’s too fucking old to be anybody’s jealous boyfriend.“

Six Rules to Survive Falling in Love With Your Best Friend (And How to Break Them) by Dr. Leonard McCoy  

Opportunity for Advancement Jim isn’t about to keep Bones from accepting a really good offer; also, talking about feelings is hard.

I Think I’ll Keep You Bones came to Starfleet with a hell of a lot of baggage. Jim came empty handed. 

The Sentinel Weeps This is from a prompt: I want a fic where McCoy meets Kirk’s stepfather and being a protective lover/BFF smacks a bitch. Note though, this is drastically different from the original prompt fill though as this piece went through rewrites galore.

Finally Getting Together  McKirk Academy era fic with self-explanatory title 

Passing Through Series 

Untitled In which Jim is told to never fall in love.

Untitled Drabble Jim thinks that when Bones touches him he wants sex.

Untitled Drabble Leonard is so amazing and attentive in bed that Jim starts to cry because he’s never had someone who’s cared about him so much.

Untitled Prompt Fill Jim wakes up after having sex with Bones for the first time to a notes that says, “Thank, kid. It was fun.” And he is CRUSHED. 

Untitled Prompt Fill Jim being terrified of doctors and bones doesn’t realise it’s genuine fear so he makes the hypos as painful as pos and just passes of his shaking for adrenaline or something but in reality he’s barely holding it together

McKirk Rec List from Johnreapergrimm

McKirk Rec List from Jimkirksapple

(And a Chulu Rec List for spice)

Everything from DOCTORENTERPRISE  (seriously, I went up to page 56 of her tagged/mckirk pages)

Also this is literally the best and should become a longer fic 

[sherlockian-1881]

Lots of fics!!

Personal Johnlock fic recs. If you haven’t read one of these I highly recommend you do! lengthy, very well written and simply amazing. Most of them are AU with great attention to details.

Riptide Lover by jinglebell http://archiveofourown.org/works/2312978

Captive Hearts by Nana_41175  http://archiveofourown.org/works/559844

On the Other Side by Mildredandbobbin http://archiveofourown.org/works/1162988

The Quiet Man by ivyblossom http://archiveofourown.org/works/322978

The Measure of a Gentleman by i_ship_an_armada http://archiveofourown.org/works/766513

Stranger at the Gate by bendingsignpost http://archiveofourown.org/works/334825

Night Shift by corpsereviver2 http://archiveofourown.org/works/601348

Swan Song by astudyinrose http://archiveofourown.org/works/1177459

Performance In a Leading Role by Mad_Lori http://archiveofourown.org/works/225563

Colors by Quesarasara http://archiveofourown.org/works/1606910

Cracks in the Wall by sweetcupncakes http://archiveofourown.org/works/1148099

the stories are only a sneakpeak because those authors have more amazing stories like essence by nana or the beast of Baskerville by MildredandBobbin or Watches!verse by bendingsignpost but like I said These stories are my very top favorite. Enjoy!

[nana-71926]

Aww, thanks so much for the fic rec! Am very honored to be among some of my fave authors. ^_^

[fleurdelis221b]

I Want Fic Recs!

Come on baby you KNOW what I LIKE!

holmesianpose ewebie jamlockk hudders-knows conversationswithbenedict benedicttumblebatch elizabeth-twist belle-of-the-fall sosickyetsobeautiful theglitterypotato

[sosickyetsobeautiful]

I don’t know if you want my opinion, besides my brief jaunt into BatJohn I’ve been living in the depths of souls crushing pain

[theglitterypotato-deactivated20]

**THE GLITTERY POTATO TAKES THE FLOOR**

THESE ARE ALL JOHNLOCK FANFICS (of course).

I’m currently obsessed with **Riptide Lover**(merman AU) by jinglebellfic (like it’s just….I can’t even). Also I’m hopelessly addicted to **Entre Nous (Between Us)** (balletlock), **For He Would Be Thinking of Love** (Westernlock AU-sheriff john is so hot) and **The Scent of Honey Upon His Lips** (werejohn/vampsherlock AU) by cleverwholigan (all her fics are AMAZING go look and “shop around” she’s got it all). I just started **Fallen** which is a series (a magic/angel AU) VERY PROMISING and so cool. **A Waste of Breath** was one of those fics that sticks with you and is hard to read yet amazing and eye opening all at the same time (read the before chapter warnings and tags-it’s not for everyone). Some good retirementlock **Unsettled** (like such utter perfection). I loved  **A Force Unleased** by conversationswithbenedict (super super sexy stuff….like UNF!). Completely addicted to nana-41175’s **Visitations** (vampire AU-check the tags) it’s freakin fantastic . Another fave is **A Week in the Dark**  (where Sherlock is temporarily blind-god I love this one). This fic I can’t even describe other than lots of masturbation and interesting dialogue…..**Perpetual Motion** (strange but utterly brilliant too). I’m sure you’ve read **Dear John** by Wendymarlowe (epistolary type fic) one of my FAVES she also wrote **Best Assignment Ever** (so sexy and james bond). **XO**–now……well….ALIENS….john is abducted to be Sherlock’s “mate” (it’s really good but also really freakin weird-read the tags). Also I know you’ve read them (but others might not have)** Thirst** and **Over Fathoms Deep** by holmesianpose are two of my TOP FAVES!! I’m going to add a new one I just read today I think you know of it?? called **Cataracts** by fleurdelis221b?? JUST FINISHED IT AND LOVED IT! Like poetry mixed with lyrics and dialogue and ugh just lovely and made my heart all mushy. The way you write sherlocks thoughts was just magical. I’m sure you’ve read most of these AMAZING FICS but these are some of my faves :) I read uhhhh….all over the place but yeah I lean towards AU’s mostly, some case fics, some smutt…..I threw it all in there! As always my dear check your tags/warnings and enjoy! Sorry I got carried away. LOL

[iwillcaptainkirkyourfaceoff-dea]

Part 2 of brethewriter‘s amazing au. (Part 1)

(Here is the genius AU)

Once again, references used.

[courtenaybird]

[gigidowns]

The Get More Out of Google Infographic Summarizes Online Research Tricks for Students

I consistently forget these tricks. Now I have a visual. Thanks, Internet.

[lizznotliz]

I wish I’d known this in undergrad.

[killsmedead]

Sending this to my coworkers on Monday.

[clockworkcrow]

are you kidding me it does the ‘search related words’ thing to me all the time whether i want it to or not and i never use the fucking ~ omg

[sherlockbbcficrecs]

my favourites: feel-good fics! something that recently made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Johnlock, thanks :)))

ithinkthereforeisherlock: Yes, my favorite type of fic! Whee. Here are recs, all of which were published in the past year:

And if you say the word, I could stay with you by CaitlinFairchild

What Sherlock thinks is, On the day I die, be it in a dirty alley at forty or in my bed at eighty, the last thing I will remember is tonight, the way you looked at at me on the snowy pavement, cheeks pink with the cold, breath puffing in frosty white clouds, your heart in your eyes and snowflakes in your hair. I will remember that single perfect moment in my life, that moment I knew I had everything I ever wanted, and whatever happens next, I will die content. 

The Effect of Memory by testosterone_tea

John has temporary amnesia coming off of anaesthesia after an operation and not only does he not recognize Sherlock, he starts flirting with him! After John recovers, he doesn’t remember the incident at all. But Sherlock does. Confusion ensues.

Eggs and Toast and Love Confessions by allonsys_girl

These two really are such idiots, but they figure it out in the end.

Slowly by sweetcupncakes

Sherlock’s eyes close as John licks and kisses his way down that lithe body, long fingers trace up and over John’s shoulders, cupping over his ears. John rests his chin above Sherlock’s navel. “Tell me what you need, love.”

Relative Incandescence by sweetcupncakes

Two musical notes: Every parrot and every construction worker knows them. Shrill and salacious, so Sherlock will remember: You are on display. It’s supposed to be a compliment. Supposed to make him feel good, that they have laboured to remind him. It makes him feel like a package of meat, set down into the cooler, raw and waiting to eaten.

State Of Flux by Atiki

John’s marriage is over and he is finally back home (i.e. at Baker Street, where he belongs). Sherlock is awfully insecure and John is awfully hesitant, and they’re both awkward idiots, of course, but they figure it out. Many First Times happen.

Pillow Talk by scullyseviltwin

John has been looking at Sherlock for ages, it feels like.