Unless otherwise indicated, fics have an Explicit rating, and John is in (Sugar)Daddy, Captain, Top and/or Dom, Alpha, One In the Know, etc role.
Daddy and Sugar Daddy John Watson
A Sherlock In Pink by TheSherlocked (yes, me) Ch: 4/? Words: 12,839
John Watson is invalided home after his time in Afghanistan, a broken man with no real prospects, and a dwindling bank account. Former colleague Mike Stamford introduces him to the most unusual young man John has ever met, a tea shop owner that looks more like a runway model than anything else, but with a mind like a steel trap. An AU meeting, where John comes back into his own, and Sherlock learns some of the most valuable of life lessons. [This is going to be 6 chapters I think, and then ficlets for certain additional elements.]
Everything You Need by Sexxica Ch: 1 Wods: 6,272
Sherlock is the shy little thing that successful and wealthy Doctor Watsonās dreams are made of. Luckily, Sherlock could really use a Daddy in his life and a good bit of looking after.
Sugar Daddy John (series) by Sexxica Works: 7 Words: 22,504
The very best of Sugar Daddy John and his boy, Sherlock.
To A Tee by lookupkate Ch: 14 Words: 15,321
Sherlock receives a text from an unknown number. The man is under the impression that he needs a sugar daddy. After careful considerationā¦well, he could be right.
Follow Me Down by 221BeStillMyHeart (HighTimesWithHiddles) Ch: 10 Words: 67,725
Sherlock Holmes is a 23 year old genius working as a forensic analyst at Bartās hospital. John Watson is a 38 year old army captain just back from war, working as the lead surgeon in the trauma ward. A chance meeting brings them together, and no one is ever the same.
A Kept Man Isnāt A Weak Man by Elphen Ch: 1 Words: 20,429 A/B/O
Sherlock is just out of university, but due to drug habits acquired at said college, Mycroft has cut him off, hoping to put a stop to it that way. Instead, Omega Sherlock struggles doubly, both with his cravings and with finding a job that will not bore him to death and support him financially.
Then, when he is on the verge of being completely destitute, he finds several hundred pounds ticking into his account for no apparent reason. He thinks itās Mycroft, but instead he receives an email from someone who promises to send him more money every fortnight and put him up in a flat rent free, on two conditions; he will stop taking drugs and he will occasionally be asked to be a companion for someone. He does not want to be bought like some toy, but what choice does he have?
A Suitable Stain by vitruvianwatson (keepyoueyesfixedonme) Ch: 1 Words: 7,647
John imagines what they must look likeāthe young, gorgeous university student, naked as the day he was born, draped over the well-dressed older doctor, the muscles rippling in Sherlockās back as his slim hips roll that beautiful arse up into the air and back down again, his spine curving beneath Johnās hand as he moves it to the small of Sherlockās back to feel the movement. The hard outline of Sherlockās cock slides back and forth across Johnās body, dampening his clothes with precome, and John moves both hands down to Sherlockās arse, squeezing and pulling him in harder.
Bespoke by consultingbluebell Ch: 1 Wods: 5728
Sherlock is not at all happy about having to wear a suit for an upcoming party, but he might just change his mind when he meets successful and talented tailor John Watson.
A Little Sugar Never Hurt Anybody by beautifullyheeled Ch: 3/? WIP Words: 11,223
Sherlockās search for a quiet place to study gave him a whole new learning opportunity.
Breck Verse (series) by orphaned Works: 4 Words: 22,363 (Last story never completed, but doesnāt effect the completion of other stories.)
Dr. Watson, world-renowned cardiac surgeon, accepts an invitation to be keynote speaker at a medical conference in Breckenridge, Colorado, a ski resort town in the Rocky Mountains. He meets a sexy young bartender at the opening dinner then spends the week making his baby happy.
Wrapped Around Your Finger by MojoFlower Ch: 4 Words: 27,308 (There is a bit too much top!lock at the end for my taste, but the beginning is good.)
Virgin!Sherlock, 18 and just out of school, is in Morocco in the early 1900ās to learn about the ways of the world. Dr. John Watson, lately of the British Army and invalided out at age of 36, picks him up in the market place. Lessons (you know what kind) are taught and absorbed. Inspired by the song Wrapped Around Your Finger by The Police. Iād say PWP, except thereās a soupƧon of plot, given that itās a story worked around the lyrics of the song.
Command Structure by 221b_hound Ch: 16 Words: 49,034 (Iāve read this one several times.)
Sherlock Holmes returns from his hunt to destroy Moriartyās network. He comes home to John, and at long last they start this thing between them that couldnāt begin while Moriarty threatened them.
But Sherlock has returned fractured and suffering anxiety attacks. He thinks he needs discipline - the whip - to help him focus and be strong. But his problems are deeper and run back to a childhood of neglect.
John Watson is prepared to be Sherlockās Captain, but heās a doctor too. His command style isnāt about pain and subjugation. Itās about care and responsibility: and those concepts go in both directions in Captain Watsonās command structure.
Across Every Universe - Green Eyes at Rainbow Corner by Pmzilla Ch: 18/21 WIP Words: 21,505 Based on a prompt I created about the WWII song Green Eyes
Sherlock Holmes goes undercover as a Naval Lieutenant at American Red Cross Club in London, Rainbow Corner to find out whether the plans for the D-Day Invasion have been compromised by an American Colonel. Whilst investigating, he meets the captivating Capt. John Watson, who finds himself centre stage in both the dance club and Sherlockās investigation.
Captain, My Captain (Part I of The Stripper Diaries series) by twistedthicket1 Ch: 1 Words: 7,845
Sherlock Holmes walks into a strip club for a case. He winds up leaving with more than he bargained forā¦
by Sexxica Ch: 1 Words: 5,144
Sherlock is bored and it is driving John insane. Time for Captain Watson to take charge.
Surrender (Part II of the Unwind series) by illwick Ch: 3 Words: 13,506
Sherlock and John take a stab at negotiating a kink. Three rounds of filthy smut ensue. (Includes gunplay)
A Little Help from my Friends by Ttime42 Ch: 28 Words: 140,776
In a world where everyone identifies as either a dominant or a submissive, Sherlock is having a rough time moving on from a bad relationship and has sworn off doms forever. John has recently returned to London from war and has a fortuitous run in with an old friend in a park. Sherlock and Johnās lives are changed forever because of that chance meeting, and theyāll both find their way through life with a little help from their friends.
Shames and Praises by s0mmerspr0ssen Ch: 7 Words: 51,919
Unable but desperate to find a dom who will put up with him, Sherlock swallows his pride and turns to Mycroft for help. Shortly after, John Watson steps into Sherlockās life.
Collection of Clues by ianavi Ch: 1 Words: 8,922 (Iāve read this one several times.)
There was no sleeping that night. And not due to the awkward stammering in the stacks of the library. Or the phrasing of what felt as a sudden dismissal. All Sherlock could think about was Johnās gaze on his neck, lips, reddening cheeks. How heated he felt under that gaze, how alone when John left. He was itching with desperation to not just be looked at but also touched. It was juvenile fantasy. But he was alone in his bedroom, it was past midnight, and he could indulge. He imagined Johnās hand reaching to touch his cheek, his fingers brushing his lips. He buried his head into the pillow and groaned. Could John ever see him like that, ever want him?
A Study In Flirting by GubraithianFire Ch: 1 Words: 5,885
Sherlock is the new librarian at the university library. John is bad with pick-up lines.
Quo Fata Vocant by prettysailorsoldier Ch: 1 Words: 18,115
Sherlock is enamored with one of the employees at the university library, wiling away hours of his days just to catch a glimpse of the dynamic John Watson: captain of the rugby team, event manager for the LGBT society, and third-year medical student. Of course, being only a first-year, itās unlikely John will ever notice him. At least, until fate (and a little well-intentioned meddling) intervenes.
Careless by lookupkate Ch: 15 Words: 23,652
Sherlock is an eighteen year old student working at a library. John is an army medic sent back to London after an injury. Heās spending a lot of time at the library working on his PhD. Sherlock decides he wants to fuck this mystery student, so he initiates a sexual relationship. He doesnāt really do emotional attachment anyhow, and if he tells John heās twenty three, whatās the harm? Itās not like heāll want John to stick around. Right? Right?!?
360.5 by justacookieofacumberbatch (buffyholic) Ch: 6 Words: 18,761
One would think that working as a page at the university library would be relatively peaceful, but what John spies through the gap in the shelves changes his mind.
Arranged Marriage or Domestic Situation
The Bachelorās Handfasting by Jberry Ch: 20 Words: 20,625 (Sherlock is the smolest gay baby in this one, John is an older widower, and I have probably read this fic a dozen times.)
After her son is caught in a compromising position, Victoria Holmes must make arrangements for a quick marriage between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson.
A Humanās Prize by clearinghouse Ch: 2 Words: 22,232 (Sherlock is a smol merman, John is a bamf!, and Iāve read this one several times.)
Prince John is a well-travelled man of the world, and yet even he is taken aback when a beautiful merman is delivered to the doorstep of the castle. Despite the helpless creatureās fear of him, John resolves to be the best host he can be for his adorable new guest.
Il Traviato by kedgeree Ch: 18 Words: 68,809 (Itās much like Pretty Woman, but Sherlock and John are very in character. Moments of switchlock.)
A down-on-his-luck ex-soldier meets a wealthy businessman in need of a short-term companion
Northwest Passage by Kryptaria Ch: 27 Words: 95,159 (Another Iāve read several times.)
Seven years ago, Captain John Watson of the Canadian Forces Medical Service withdrew from society, seeking a simple, isolated life in the distant northern wilderness of Canada. Though he survives from one day to the next, he doesnāt truly live until someone from his dark past calls in a favor and turns his world upside-down with the introduction of Sherlock Holmes.
āThe essentials of their relationship distilled through solitude.ā
āreview by Alicat
Siege by PlainJane Ch: 17 Words: 55,410
In 1415, English archer John of Kenilworth is sent by Lord Mycroft Holmes from the field of victory at Agincourt to protect a remote French castle. Cherinfourde is under some dark cloud and John means to get to the bottom of it, in his lordās name. If only he could stop thinking about the most unusual omega he has ever met.
Loving Care by Elphen Ch: 3 Words: 22,124
AU, Omegaverse, Modern times with Edwardian social structure.
Omega Sherlock, out of options for another job, goes into the traditonal Omega occupation of male nurturer. His very first job is taking care of 16-month-old Hamish, son of the highly respected, socially connected widowed doctor, Alpha John Watson. He grows to love the kid very quickly, which he hadnāt expected, nor did he expect to fall for the Alpha quite so hard.
Much as they hit it off, though, and whatever behaviour John exhibits, Sherlock knows that they are too far apart socially, even without John still being in love with his wife. His time is limited. Isnāt it?
Night Song (Niht DrÄam) by Bashfulbunny (Aequoreavictoria) Ch: 15/? WIP Words: 15,579 soft A/B/O
Battle hardened alpha Johnās self-discipline is tested by his overwhelming attraction to Sherlock, a young prisoner-of-war omega in need of his protection and care.
Historical AUs (That donāt fit the categories above)
Basically anything by Holly Sykes (Artemis8147)
This Manās Heart by ellie_hell Ch: 24 Words: 72,991
In the latter part of the 19th century, a peculiar solitary man and an ex-army doctor disfigured at war live in a small village, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. When they first meet, they have no idea their lives are about to change forever and, over the months, they will form an unusual friendship, discover more about each other and themselves, and maybe fall a little in love along the way.
Against All Odds by ravenscar Ch: 34 Words: 126,088 (Read three times, and the quick summary does not do it justice.)
When a Crusader crosses paths with an enigmatic young Briton in the Holy Land, their lives are changed forever.
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