A fic to rec for every day of January!Â
517k of loveliness. Iâm still catching up with all the Christmas fic that was written, so Iâll probably still have a ton of it even to rec when spring rolls around.
Shadows at Midday by alexxphoenix42
The Cardassian empire moves in to claim the planet Bajor and lives are both disrupted and lost. The tale of one Cardassian boy and one Bajoran boy who met on a warm summer's day. ~135.5k
Theatre AU. Six years ago, Sherlock, promising young actor, broke Stage Manager John's heart. Sherlock returns to the same theatre, but have they really moved on? ~23.5k
10 years. He lost John slowly, without either of them deciding thatâs what would happen. The way to come back together must be so gradual that itâs almost imperceptible. (Estranged relationship). ~7k
Isosceles by SilentAuror
Sherlock is asked out by a huge celebrity. John agrees to coach him through whatever he might need to know for his date... ~56.5k
It Could Be Us by JaneOfCakes
AU. John is just getting off work and goes straight to Greg's club to meet his boyfriend Jim, but the evening takes an unexpected turn when he sees Sherlock dancing. ~14k
Consulting for Christmas by ohlooktheresabee
The Louvre Museum in Paris wants to exhibit a faberge egg. Rumours of a master-thief convince Sherlock to consult on security, but he's also a bit busy trying to woo a jealous ex-army doctor. ~40k
Rupert Street by WritingOutLoud
Discharged from war and in an effort to understand his newfound queer identity, he heads to a bar one night, where he stumbles across a mysterious stranger in the midst of a murderous case. ~27.5k
Danger Nights by khorazir
An investigation of a series of strange occurrences leads John and Sherlock to the Welsh Marches, to face ghosts weird and ancient as well as close and personal. ~23.5k
Do Not Harm by Calais_Reno
1923, Dr John Watson is on trial for the murder of his lover, Mary Morstan, a writer of popular mysteries. Sherlock sets out to prove his innocence, but finds himself infatuated. ~79k
In the New Year by stopthat
Molly has something to say. John listens. (To Sherlock.) ~2.5k
Never Trust to General Impressions by thetimemoves (WriteOut)
Five things John Watson knows for sure about Sherlock Holmes and one thing he completely misses. ~9.5k
The Subtenant by khorazir
221B is haunted. Sherlock and John set out to investigate their new subtenant and find out more than they bargained for. ~12k
a few hours away by weneedtotalkaboutsherlock (Paradoxe1914)
1939. Soldier John meets Sherlock in a bar for just one night. They continue their correspondence in letters. But will John make it through the war? ~5k
Once Upon a Dream by VTsuion
ACD Victorianlock. After spending the evening watching Watson dance with a dozen some young ladies, when they return to Baker Street Holmes decides it's his turn. ~1k
Letters From My Windmill by mydogwatson
Victorian/ACD Epistolary. Holmes is away from home and bored, up until the moment he isnât. ~1.5k
Take Two - Six Christmases by Raina_at
Theatre AU. Six Christmases in the lives of actor Sherlock and stage manager John, from their first kiss to the present day. ~5.5k
A Thousand Memories by mydogwatson
Point of One Fixed Point series. ACD/Victorian. Holmes and Watsonâs courtship continues. ~1.5k
Letting Go by insistentbass
Sherlock and John pretend to be in a relationship at a club for a case. (Wall restraints / handcuffs). ~8.5k
Magnetic Field by Mouse10
Making love is a different prospect and can be full of promises, tenderness, care and comfort. ~3.5k
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A Slow Morning at Baker Street by 17stepstobakerstreet
Established relationship sleepy morning cuddles. ~1k
on lovers lips by simplyclockwork
Sherlock stopping john after he tries to kiss him for the first time and says really quietly âjohn i want you to be very sure ..." ~500
The Tarmac by Calais_Reno
There are things that need to be said. ~5.5k
Am I the Current (Tiger) King of England? by Dee_Laundry
âI had the weirdest dream last night,â John said. Seven times. ~9.5k
The Tailor of Grey Eagle Street by tweedisgood
ACD Holmes buys a new waistcoat and a mystery to go with it; Watson surprises himself. ~6.5k
two idiots, one idea by simplyclockwork
Established relationship. the time Sherlock and John simultaneously proposed to one another and Lestrade tricked them both. ~1.5k
Dogtags, A Scarf and a Coat by OnlyForward
Sherlock comes back after TRF and reveals himself to John during the proposal. But instead of punching him John takes him home to Baker Street, where they confess. ~2k
Shepherd, Joy & Blankets by insistentbass
John pulls back from a kiss. Sherlock disappears for a few days. There's a hill, and snow, and it's almost Christmas. ~6k
Hallelujah by Randomwordsonpaper
If he didnât know better, he wouldâve sworn heâd just fallen in love with a complete stranger. (Sherlock goes undercover as a busker with some carolers, John stumbles upon him and a case). ~8.5k
a pleasant surprise by simplyclockwork
Sherlock's first birthday after his return from the dead. ~3.5K
Angels We Have Heard On High by thewatsonbeekeepers
After Mary's death, Sherlock and John come to terms with their feelings for each other as they live together in Baker Street. ~15.5k
happy birthday, dear heartache by allsovacant
Sherlock comes home on his birthday two years after dismantling Moriarty's network. ~2k
