More ACD fic recs
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victorian221bI’d like to rec some awesome fics by methylviolet10b, all in ACD ‘verse:
Sixfold in Scarlet (Holmes&Watson, G, 3.8K)—Five times Holmes should have called for Watson, and one time he did. It’s a delightful slice of life, showing through six episodes how precious their companionship is. There’s character development and a perfect balance of Holmes’s eccentricity and Watson’s being a ray of sunshine.
Intimate series, which includes four stories (Holmes/Watson, E, total word count ~12K)—Striking up an intimate acquaintance with another man is even more difficult when that man is Sherlock Holmes. It’s an exploration of Holmes and Watson’s relationship as lovers, how they get to know each other closer and learn about each other’s desires. Holmes is a virgin in the beginning and eager to learn from Watson all about lovemaking. Watson is only happy to oblige.
Taking the Steps (T, 3.5K)—Mycroft climbs a staircase while pondering a particularly difficult problem, one he cannot solve alone. Written from Mycroft’s POV, and Holmes and Watson’s relationship is platonic as no pairing is listed, but it could easily be read as romantic too. Watson is severely ill and unconscious for several days. Sherlock is beside himself with worry and anxiety, neither sleeping nor eating. Mycroft comes to offer him some support and make him take a brief rest by replacing Sherlock temporarily at Watson’s bedside. An angsty, in-depth character study of the Holmes brothers and their family bond, how it evolved and had its ups and downs. Very touching in showing how essential Watson is for Holmes, Holmes’s vulnerability, and Mycroft taking care of his younger brother when Sherlock needs it most.
methylviolet10b, all in ACD ‘verse:Sixfold in Scarlet (Holmes&Watson, G, 3.8K)—Five times Holmes should have called for Watson, and one time he did. It’s a delightful slice of life, showing through six episodes how precious their companionship is. There’s character development and a perfect balance of Holmes’s eccentricity and Watson’s being a ray of sunshine.
Intimate series, which includes four stories (Holmes/Watson, E, total word count ~12K)—Striking up an intimate acquaintance with another man is even more difficult when that man is Sherlock Holmes. It’s an exploration of Holmes and Watson’s relationship as lovers, how they get to know each other closer and learn about each other’s desires. Holmes is a virgin in the beginning and eager to learn from Watson all about lovemaking. Watson is only happy to oblige.
Taking the Steps (T, 3.5K)—Mycroft climbs a staircase while pondering a particularly difficult problem, one he cannot solve alone. Written from Mycroft’s POV, and Holmes and Watson’s relationship is platonic as no pairing is listed, but it could easily be read as romantic too. Watson is severely ill and unconscious for several days. Sherlock is beside himself with worry and anxiety, neither sleeping nor eating. Mycroft comes to offer him some support and make him take a brief rest by replacing Sherlock temporarily at Watson’s bedside. An angsty, in-depth character study of the Holmes brothers and their family bond, how it evolved and had its ups and downs. Very touching in showing how essential Watson is for Holmes, Holmes’s vulnerability, and Mycroft taking care of his younger brother when Sherlock needs it most.
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Date: 2019-03-20 02:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-20 02:52 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-03-20 04:33 pm (UTC)And I'll add a rec of my own for one of my personal favorites of hers:
The Book of Life. Five times Holmes observed Watson’s scars, and one time he allowed Watson to see his. I love the way it quietly builds the trust between Holmes and Watson.
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Date: 2019-03-20 06:48 pm (UTC)