Hi I really like so many of the fics that you recommend, and so was wondering if you have any good fic recs where Sherlock isn't the inexperienced/"blushing virgin" OR some kind of sex maniac who traded sex for drugs in the past. I can't seem to find any where he's somewhere in the middle! Thanks so much for any help!
Hi, and thanks a lot for your ask. It’s a bit difficult to answer because what you’re looking for isn’t exactly tagged in fics.
Actually, I wish the latter point you mentioned, the “traded sex for drugs” thing, was tagged clearly. It’s one of my biggest squicks. There are many otherwise enjoyable fics that use this trope, often only mention it in a sentence or two and don’t make a big plot-point out of it. Therefore, it’s rarely if ever tagged, and I’ve repeatedly found myself in situations in which I had to decide whether to nope out of the fic or swallow the (for me) bitter pill and read on. So ... yeah ... I’m not sure if I’m the right person to ask here. I tend to prefer to read (and write) fics in which Sherlock is inexperienced and a- or demisexual because I see him that way.
But do have a look through the many lists made by the brilliant reccers in this fandom @swissmissficrecs, @inevitably-johnlocked and @alexxphoenix42 Most of the lists I reblogged were originally compiled by them. Perhaps they or some folks reading this can help and suggest stories for you.
Are there any fics that have both John and Sherlock NOT realizing that they are in love from the beginning? Like slow burn, Sherlock figuring out that he actually can get feelings for someone, John discovering his bisexuality, and then they go to the smut. I love the smut for sure but it's so fake that they would kiss and all the sudden be all over each other with no problems, especially John. Lots of angst, case is ok, JL ending of course but lots of working it out. I don't even know if I even described it right lol, but maybe someone will know something like it?
Hey Lovely!
Oof this is a tough one, namely because I have SO MANY of them... I think you’d get most mileage out of any fics on my Slow Burn Lists.
I finally got around to watching Schitts Creek, and I love the characters Patrick and David. I could totally see how Sherlock could have been done this way, so sweet. They really lost their chance to have a ground breaking show, and now someone else has done it, and even if 5 gets here someday, it's already been done. 😢
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=211685663982644
Hey Lovely!
I’ve never seen it, but I’m glad it was a good show with a sweet resolution for them :)
Yeah, it could have been them, but alas, here we are.
Fluffbruary in June: *yet more* solace and joy, a 221b to thank whatnext2020
Voice: a 221b
When I left John and set out to live in the shadows, I never dreamed it would be twenty-six months before I heard his voice again.
I’d had to decommission my mobile, so I couldn’t even listen to an old, anodyne voice message. John wasn’t a public figure, so where would I hear recordings of him? It was worse than withdrawal, by far.
I’d have done anything to hear that beloved voice. Endure any chiding or indignation about rotting things in the refrigerator. Ring his number just to hear him repeat “hullo?” with increasing annoyance. Follow him in disguise, to hear him order a coffee.
But any contact at all would put him in danger—of him or someone else realising I was alive. And that I could not risk.
So once I had him back again, well and truly back, I began recording him in my mind palace, and sometimes on my phone. He has a panoply of voices, each more fascinating than the last.
“Are you awake?” Careful, and tender.
“Didn’t you hear me calling you?” Amused, or brisk. (I always hear you calling me. I just wanted to make you do it again.)
“God, Sherlock, what you do to me.” Languid, sated.
His beautiful voice. I always used to like having the last word—but that was before.
Inspired by the fantastic @kitten-kin I offered to write ficlets for anyone who helped out fandom friend @dangeles in a tight spot. @whatnext2020, this one’s for you, with gratitude for your grace and generosity--you are a mensch!
Read @dangeles‘ post and update here: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/dangeles/687520605205102592?source=share and please, please reblog!
Our friend has reached 99% of their goal in just 5 days. The Sherlock fandom is a wonder and a glory!