Fandom Fic Rec Days
To celebrate the Fandom Fic Rec Days on 10th, 11th and 12th (see this), I’ve decided to create my own Adlock Fic Rec. Well I’m not exactly new to Sherlock fandom and adlock yatch in general. But I’m not a veteran either, since I’ve only been in this fandom for a year (since february 2015). Tbh, I’ve been a shipper for 4 years in other fandoms, I’m also a fanfic enthusiast. I have to admit, Adlock is one of the ship that has some of the greatest fics that I’ve ever had a chance to read in my fangirl life and some of the best fanfic authors I’ve ever seen. Without further ado, I would like to introduce to my fellow adlockers my Adlock Ficrec.
***Warning: this list is based on my personal preference, so there will be a few that are left out. Feel free to add your own favorite ones!
1. There are authors who frequently write about Adlock, whether they write ficlets, drabbles or a whole series with the length of a real-life book series. To start, here is authors of adlock ficlets and short fics that I like: @ebdaydreamer, @randombiochemist @sorrowsflower (queen of short fics imo) @i-am-adlocked lyrangalia @throughtheparadox @captnandycalavera (if you want fluffy and romantic, sweet Adlock) and Del(goddessdel) (if you want to read smut)
2. Must read: The first thing I do when I enter a new ship is search for fanfics about them on ao3 and fanfiction.net. And this list contains fics which I highly recommend you to check out if you’re new to the yacht:
Neither A Soldier Nor A Gentleman by Francesca_Wayland: The very first Adlock fic that I’ve read. A closer look at what happened after Sherlock’s rescue in Karachi and what followed (you can check out the sequel Sui Generis and other fics written by her)
Come Attrition, Come Hell by @tales-of-inkinc: Sad, angsty, melancholy, might leave you heartbroken but just read this! It’s worth all the pain if you want to explore this side of their relationship
The Price Of Retrouvailles by @akajustmerry: If you want an in -character expression of love and and tenderness between our favorite geniuses and a good mystery, then this fic is what you need.
What He Likes and sequel The Way the Heavens Go by solojones: Sherlock’s struggle with drug habit through the eyes of Irene. Very detailed and well written but unfortunately, the author haven’t update the sequel for a long time :(
The W Hypothesis by @elinorx : I admit, for a historical romance trash like me, this fic is like a dream comes true. I mean, adlock + victorian era + badass female characters + a thrilling case that contains layers of dark secrets? Count me in! And the narrative is so addictive, intriguing, seductive with the secretive and tragic air will leave you wanting for more! (status: on hiatus indefinitely...)
Death Takes A Holiday series by @lyrangalia: What happened if Sherlock and Irene met during the two-year-hiatus? A holiday with blood, sex, violence, BDSM mixes with heavy sentiments, lies and constant deny of feelings. A memorable holiday that change both of it participants forever. Super long but extremely satisfying
A Very Different Level by SorrowsFlower: A series by @sorrowsflower-queen of short fics :) Update when the inspiration hit. For more Adlock content, check out her tumblr.
And finally, I give you my no.1 adlock series: Sherlock & The Woman with its sequel The Good, The Bad and The Woman by Ibaraz: When I first came to Adlock yacht, I only looked for their fics on ao3, but due to the limited number of adlock fics on the site, I move to ff.net for more. That’s how I discovered these gems. The first time I read the fics, I was impressed because of how Sherlock-y the narrative was, but back then I kind of didn’t like the way the author wrote Irene. I’m sure some of you would have the same thought like me when you read the 2 fics the first time. But wait! Let me tell you this: we barely know anything about her, are you sure this Irene is OOC? Well to me after at least 10 times re read these two, I can say Irene Adler of this fic is absolutely my favorite. I mean, the reason this series is a true masterpiece to me is not just in the way each chapters is like a Sherlock episode itself (the clever and thrilling plot smart dialogues, the way the characters act stay so true to their canon versions) but how the author has created, portrayed and explored the love-hate relationship between Sherlock and Irene in a way that will leave you stunned. Ibaraz has describe Sherlock and Irene’s relationship especially with all the odds and heartbroken aspects. With the minimum amount of romantic scenes but maximum the feelings and heartfelt meaning in each line of dialogues, not to mention a tons of well set up details that when everything is uncover is will make you surprise. And last but not least: This series is so so angsty and painful and sad but so good. Each time I read is each time I discover some new layers behind all the beautifully written words. The emotions hit me every time. I have like TOO many thing to say about this series but It’s best if you go and read it yourself (maybe I’ll have a post only for this one hell of a fanfic series). Seriously, this series deserves more attention and mentioning from the yacht! (and I’m shamelessly promoting it right now)
Side notes: she is writing the third part of the series: A Tale of Three Brothers and The Woman (edit: this story is no longer existed...)
3. Other mentions:
*ASiB/post ASiB/Hiatus fics
Moondust
The Science of a Downfall
Welcome to Karachi
The Love Affairs of Ghosts
When the sun is still low
In The Desert
You Needn’t Think of Me
Brevity of a Moment
broken hearts,like broken bones
Their game
Windmills Of Your Mind
A Very Palpable Hit
Life, the Afterlife, and Whatever’s in Between (in-hiatus fic)
This is Not A Safe House and This is Not a Safe House, Part II
The Unfortunate Truth
In the Dying Days of Summer
Dining with Frogs
Body Of Proof
Let’s Have Dinner and the sequel A Scandal in Burleith
Almost
Every atom of your flesh (highly recommended, Sherlock and Irene have to face an unlikely challenge during hiatus when Irene is diagnosis with cancer, very well written)
The Irene Adler Files and The Science of You
*S3/post S3/canon divergence
The Empty Hearse and sequel The Sign of Three
For you and for myself and sequel Il M'a Dit, Elle M'a Dit
This is Not a Safe House, Part III
Ships in Glass Bottles
The Conundrum between Fire and Ice
(WIP)
A Very Affirming Relationship
In the Morning Sun
Nero Wolfe Series
*AU fics
A Scandal in Hogwarts (Harry Potter crossover) (WIP)
The caretaker (WIP)
The Broken Tango
Philophobia
Here Be Dragons (in-hiatus)
