Niki’s johnlock fanfic recs
I know there are tons of rec lists here, but aaaagh I love lists and I love these fics so here you go. Also I suck at summaries so better check the fics out rather than judge them by my notes :D
Explicit stuff marked with E, teen and up with T, general audience with G, and so forth.
A Chemical Defect Found (On the Losing Side Remix) by AreteArt (7,9K words, M. Inspired by “On the Losing Side”, but from John’s perspective. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/1887870)
Alone On the Water by Mad_Lori (7,7K words, G. This one’s the most angsty, heart-breaking fic, EVER. Will tear your heart apart. Warning for major character death. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/210785)
I’m here by 200and21bees (15,5K words, G. Yeah this is my own fic, this is shameless self-promotion. Post-TRF, Sherlock’s back in 221B, but his time away left scars. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/9335417/chapters/21154079)
On the Losing Side by missselene (8,2K words, E. After Mary’s death, Sherlock and John end up having sex, but it’s all a huge misunderstanding. Guaranteed tears. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/1281496)
The Moonlight and the Frost by CaitlinFairchild (77K words, E. Post-HLV, John’s POV. Really painful but with a happy ending. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1998777/chapters/4330881)
The Road Less Traveled by verityburns (56,9K words, M. Sherlock realises he can’t lose John and starts a relationship with him, but mistakes, misunderstandings and some unwanted meddling threaten to break them up for good. A lovely read! Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/331205/chapters/534451)
A Study in Winning by Jupiter_Ash (106K words, E. Tennis!lock, an absolute must-read! John and Sherlock meet at Wimbledon and basically everything changes for them. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/366788/chapters/596177)
Captains of Industry by 221b_hound (37,1K words, M. ABSOLUTELY on my top 5!! AU where John is a hipster barista in Melbourne and Sherlock is smitten and adorable. READ THIS. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4351433/chapters/9870359)
Collections of Clues by ianavi (8,9K words, E. Librarian Sherlock, some sweet fluff and just a whisper of size kink. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/3424595)
Without You I Would Be Utterly Bored by lookupkate (21K words, E. John’s working on a sex line, Sherlock calls that sex line to talk about cases, and naturally they fall in love. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4605411/chapters/10495362)
You Can’t Possibly Have Any Reasonable Objections by heresyourstupidjohnlock (5,3K words, E. Age difference, student-teacher but no underage! Also so much fluff. Link: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/9811890/1/You-Can-t-Possibly-Have-Any-Reasonable-Objections)
Entree Adagio Variation Coda by tiger_in_the_flightdeck (10K words, T. After Sherlock’s injured on a case, John gets back to training to keep up with him. Sherlock does the same, just not at the gym. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/7451875)
En Pointe by dreadpiratewatson (9,9K words, T. When given a chance to dance ballet again, he’s afraid of telling John, angst with a very happy ending. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/3349067)
Half a Dozen Dances by CeruleanDarkangelis (18,7K words, E. Sherlock becomes a stripper for a case, and he turns out to be a good one. Sort of a songfic too. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4116868/chapters/9278593)
Out of Step by prettysailorsoldier (13,3K words, E. John’s the scool’s rugby coach, helping out with the annual Christmas production. Sherlock is the dance teacher’s old pupil, also there to help out. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/2807351)
Stripped Bare by deduce-my-heart (24,1K words, E. Stripper John, and virgin Sherlock. A work in progress but still worth a read imo. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4582773/chapters/10438386)
General (I can’t really think of a category for these)
Check, Please! by prettysailorsoldier (7,3K words, G. Valentine’s Day fic, John’s a waiter and Sherlock’s date is a total tit. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/3343208)
Confession by KittieHill (1,5K words, E. Short and sweet, accidental love confession and some fluffy smut. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/3775738)
Lovesick by distantstarlight (111K words, E. Sherlock starts getting mysterious and even dangerous symptoms and they try to find the cause. At the same time they get swept up in a whole epic adventure. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/1574135/chapters/3341768)
The Internet Is Not Just For Porn by cyerus (1,9K words, G. Sherlock’s got an internet boyfriend and no one believes him, this is so cute and funny. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/304382)
Ugly Duckling by testosterone_tea (6,9K words, E. Sherlock and John need to go undercover as underwear models. Sherlock thinks he’s ugly, but it turns out that John definitely doesn’t think so. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/2257236)
#19 In formal wear by 221_french_bee (1,3K words, G. John doesn’t like formal wear, but he’s willing to make an exception for Valentine’s. Established relationship, short and sweet. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5887774)
Filled to the Brim by unpredictable_filth (800 words, E. Basically just pure weird smut, top!lock. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/8338912)
An Interlude by quantum221b (6,4K words, E. Sub!John and Dom!Sherlock, really nice and hot. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/5202389/chapters/11989928)
the dead-end case of the kilted kirkyard killer by darcylindbergh (8,8K words, E. Sherlock goes to Edinburgh for a case, mistakes John Watson as a suspect and then enjoys the evening with him, heheh. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5002474)
All the Girls Love a Soldier by Book7BrokeMyBrain (12,9K words, E. John’s invited to a wedding and Sherlock’s pining after him the whole time. Military kink, but also clothing kink (KILTS!). Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/3418526)
A Military Ball by Sexxica (4,4K words, E. This one’s so delicious and also sweet. A bit of sugar daddy, virgin Sherlock and also John’s wearing a kilt(!!!). Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/3121220/chapters/6763775)
Bigger the Better by AnArtistAtWork (2,2K words, E. The one where Sherlock’s got the big thing and John’s the one with the size kink. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4298262)
Biggest and Best by Sexxica (1,8K words, E. John’s got a big cock but he’s hesitant, and so Sherlock needs to take the matters on his own hands. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/3189335)
Nature and Nurture by earlgreytea68 (203K words, E. Well it’s a clone baby but this is still super sweet. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/729134/chapters/1354275)
The Painted Man by jinglebell (9,8K words, E. Basically Sherlock finds out John has tattoos and smut ensues. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/2212530)
Cross My Heart (And Hope To Die) by prettysailorsoldier (7,3K words, M. John’s acting odd, and Sherlock completely misunderstands. Angst with a happy fluffy ending. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/3027188)
Just a Touch of Lips by Salambo06 (21,3K words, E. Sherlock kisses a blindfolded John Watson and leaves before he could see his face. But John wants to find out who’s that secret kisser, pining and loads of fluff! Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/11054706/chapters/24646878)
Mining, Manufacturing and Other Good Things to Come Out of Minnesota by jamlockk (13,6K words, E. Someone keeps leaving a mess on Sherlock’s table at the library and he starts talking to the stranger via Post-it notes. You can guess where things go from there. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/5572093/chapters/12844957)
Open or Closed? by dragonQuill907 (8K words, T. The teens play truth or dare and it turns out that both Sherlock and John have been pining after the other. A cute, wholesome fic! Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/6585457)
Paper Hearts by testosterone_tea (4,1K words, T. Sherlock starts getting mysterious heart notes in his locker, but he loves John Watson only. Fluffy and perfect! Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/2017536)
Quo Fata Vocant by prettysailorsoldier (18,1K words, E. Sherlock’s pining after John, the librarian in the university library. Really, really sweet and perfect! Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/3375275)
Reckless Serenade by GubraithianFire (9K words, E. John’s confused about his orientation and a bit of an asshole but they work it out. Plus I love the song references! Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/5951485/chapters/13679749)
The Dancer and The Captain by Mssmithlove (17,3K words, E. Ballet!lock, do I need to say more? John starts hanging out with Sherlock, who can’t really say he minds. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/4031605)
The Dirty Picture by Ziggy_Played_Guitar (19,4K words, E. John sends Sherlock a dirty picture, and drama and smut happen. Plus there are gifs used in this story! Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/3322031/chapters/7260164)
The glory hole story that does not deserve a title by Giveusakiss4132 (2,1K words, E. Sherlock hears that John is interested in glory holes, and there just happens to be one in the school’s toilets. Adorable fluff and smut happens. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/4072423)
The Thing About Love by Mssmithlove (13,7K words, E. Around Valentine’s Day, Sherlock sort of asks John to take his virginity… Angst and a delicious eventual happy ending. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/9745844)
A Study in Homo-Octopoda by darkangel1211 (6,1K words, E. Sherlok finds out John has tentacles and well, smut in a bathtub happens. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/957378)
C. sapiens by patternofdefiance (8,8K words, E. Octo!John, one of my favourites. It’s actually the first of two fics, I definitely recommend both of them! Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1748933/chapters/3736685)
Disentangled by NerdyMind (17,7K words, E. Sherlock ends up growing tentacles after an experiment gone wrong, and smut ensues. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/1695338/chapters/3606947)
Something’s wrong with John by Irrlich (5,3K words, E. Sherlock notices John’s acting strangely. Surprise, it’s tentacles. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/801026)
Summer Heat by Schattengestalt (6,8K words, T. Sherlock goes out with John and ignores the summer heat, cute fluff ensues. Link: http://archiveofourown.org/works/4317318)
The Singles’ Party by dragonQuill907 (8,9K words, T. Teenlock, Sherlock likes John and Irene, his roommate, decides to throw a “singles’ party”. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/9711110)