SwissMiss' Creativity Outlet

Best fics of 2018

2019-01-07T06:54:30Z

Once again, this was a bumper year for fan fiction in the Sherlock BBC fandom*, with a few very long-anticipated fics coming to completion alongside some recent smash hits from established authors and even a couple of newer and lesser-known writers hitting it out of the ballpark. My picks are all, unsurprisingly, long, plotty, angsty Johnlock fics, featuring in particular post-series 4 fixits and Parentlock along with AU’s, especially other professions and fusions/crossovers. What they all have in common though, is being of absolutely stellar quality not just in the technical aspects of the writing, but also the handling of themes, the character work, and the emotional impact. Any one of these could be a published book, and perhaps in the near future, some actually will be!

* (I also snuck in one ACD series because it’s my list and I can.)

My caveat as always: this list is obviously skewed toward my own personal preferences and reading habits. There are plenty of other fics that I loved, and even more that I simply didn’t get around to reading (yet), so it’s not a judgment if your favorite (or one you wrote) isn’t on here. Think of this as a sampling rather than a definitive list. I hope this will help you to re-acquaint yourself with fics you loved, give a chance to others you may have skipped the first time round, and possibly discover something entirely new and astonishing.

So here they are, in descending order of length:

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Ao3 invitations available

2018-12-06T20:56:00Z

Turns out I have a bunch of invitations to AO3 if anyone would like one. Moar fic!

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Three Patch Podcast Episode 82: in which I discuss a fic

2018-08-01T15:42:28Z

The producers of the Three Patch Podcast were kind enough to invite me to participate in their bookclub segment to discuss Two Years as Your Interpreter by prettyvk (42K, Explicit, Johnlock, boarding school AU).

Episode 82

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Underrated Sherlock Fics, Part 10

2018-05-05T12:49:16Z

Incredibly, it's time for the 10th installment of my Underrated Fics rec series. This fandom continues to delight, inspire, and amaze with a seemingly neverending fount of brilliant writing and creativity. And because of that virtually bottomless nature, there is no way that everyone can read everything. Recognizing that I myself have only scratched the surface of the fantastic stories that are out there, I've still come across a few that haven't yet reached their potential audience for whatever reason. So here are the latest batch of "underrated" Johnlock fics in the Sherlock (BBC) fandom.

My qualifications for this list are:

- Fic complete
- Last chapter posted prior to April 1, 2018
- Fewer than 200 kudos as of this posting
- Earned a 'favorite' from me on AO3

In descending order of length:

This throwback series (newly posted on AO3) holds up brilliantly with a set of casefics, some loosely based on ACD canon and others entirely original. They are all fabulously done, meaty and complex, with several excellent OC’s and a fantastic (series 1) canon-consistent characterization.

A Game of Hearts (162,553 words) by zmethos
Rating: Mature
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, John Watson/OMC
Summary: Seven stories written circa 2010, after the first series/season of Sherlock but before Season 2. Therefore, none of these stories reflect anything from Season 2 onward! Think of it as an alternate timeline or something. Slow build of a relationship between Sherlock and John. Gets quite dark in places.

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This was a big hit in the German fandom, now brought to English speakers in translation by yours truly. This is a terrific fic for both multi-shippers and Johnlockers alike, with a gripping plot and tons of feels. And although it ends on a cliffhanger, the sequel is complete and currently being posted.

Raw (English version) (149290 words) by kirin_calls
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Greg Lestrade/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes/Victor Trevor
Summary: When John takes up mixed martial arts training, he doesn't expect it to lead to a new relationship. But there are darker things afoot at the gym, and John is soon drawn in deeper than he wants. When an old flame from Sherlock's past turns up, it's time for everyone to declare their loyalties... and for John to finally discover where his heart truly belongs.

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This eked its way onto my best of 2017 list by posting the last chapter on Dec. 29th, but it would have made it even if it were the first on the list. Coming from a new author in the fandom, it's understandable that people might not have taken a look at this yet, but it's absolutely got the stuff of being a classic. Also, don’t be put off by the first-person OC POV in the first chapter; that’s just a framing device used for the introduction. The real story switches between Sherlock and John.

Mr. Psychopath (80249 words) by Zingiber
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: "Sherlock Holmes has made one enormous mistake which will destroy the lives of everyone he loves... and everything he holds dear."

John's life unravels. Still reeling from the Magnussen case, he begins to question everything he thought he knew: his marriage, his child's safety, and his relationship with Sherlock. And a stranger has come to Baker Street with a case for Sherlock - one that will draw them into a dark conspiracy that threatens to consume them all. It's fine. It's all fine.

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I am frankly baffled by the low number of hits this fic has received. It’s a Johnlock-focused post-series 4 fixit with an intricate and creative plot, vivid characterizations, amazing OC’s, brilliant insights and commentary, exciting action sequences, barely any Rosie, introspection and healing, profound emotional connections, a resolution that explains much of the downright inconsistency and weirdness of series 4, and what might be the best twist I have ever seen in a fic. Some familiarity with Doctor Who is probably helpful for the premise.

Christmas Time After Time (41543 words) by PlaidAdder
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mary Morstan/John Watson, Clara/Harry Watson
Summary: John's not really big on Christmas; and this year, the first after Mary's death, he's not feeling it. Everyone's away, Sherlock's on a case--alone--and Rosie's asleep. But that's all right. He's fine. He'll just have a quiet Christmas Eve by himself, drinking in front of the telly. Only out there in time and space, there's another Doctor who thinks that sounds like the saddest thing ever. And she's going to do something about it. Thirteen takes John on a whirlwind tour of Christmases past and future. The more he learns about this time travel thing, the more John starts to wonder: how did his current timeline become...what it is? And might these alternatives hold the key to a less miserable present, and maybe a brighter future? ***** This is a fix-it for series 4 of Sherlock. I have tried to include enough information about the Doctor Who universe so that the story works even for people who don't watch the show. This is definitely a continuation of the series, but I've also tried to make it work for new readers.

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A terrific story, cleverly done, with some great twists that pack a major emotional punch so get those tissues ready. No previous knowledge of Black Mirror is necessary, but if you know the episode it should still be fresh as it doesn't follow exactly the same story line. And don't worry: the happy ending is guaranteed.

Only To Be With You (40768 words) by SinceWhenDoYouCallMe_John
Rating: Mature
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: I tell myself that next time I’ll come near this same place again. Wait around for the mysterious stranger in his coat to dash past me, hot on the heels of a new criminal in black. I think this all the way back to my Exit, planning where I’ll wait and what I’ll say when I see him. Scheming on how to get his name. It’s only once I reach the Exit Point door that I realize two hours and forty-five minutes have passed, and I realize that this won’t be the last time I Visit. It won’t be the last time at all.

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Another case where it's truly inexplicable to me that this masterful, atmospheric series doesn't have a stronger following, but if it's the length of the series as a whole that's putting you off, this can be read on its own as a casefic pastiche of The Speckled Band featuring some very bad men and their snakes. Innuendo intended.

Signs Following (24285 words) by Vulgarweed
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: 1976. Bone Fiddle-verse; Appalachian AU. A couple years into their relationship, John and Sherlock are cozily setting up for spring with Mrs. Hudson's expert guidance when a distraught young woman appeals to them for help and sends them on one of their strangest cases yet - in order to solve one murder and prevent another, they must tangle with a sinister preacher and enter the much-sensationalized, little-understood world of Pentecostal Holiness believers who strictly observe Mark 16: 17-18. (And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.)

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Okay, first off: This is not a John/Eurus fic. Their singular tryst (with her in the guise of the woman from the bus) serves merely as the kickstart to the plot, in which John – and Sherlock and Mycroft – are faced with his impending second fatherhood. It’s also not that much of a parentlock fic, with Rosie barely present and the new baby not appearing until the very end. I am prefacing my rec with these disclaimers because I suspect the listed pairings, characters, and tags may be putting many readers off. Don’t let them. Instead, this is an absolutely heartfelt Johnlock story in which the two men finally solidify what they mean to each other and how they intend showing that. (Spoiler: They do the deed. Repeatedly.) The characters are treated with great respect and consideration, the dialogue is fresh and filled with weighted words, and the intricacies and consequences of Eurus’s nefarious plans are both fascinating and surprising. There are also some great scenes with the Holmes parents, a perfect date, the mysterious language of music, and scientific investigation of the Watson Charm™.

In short: This fic delivers much more than it looks like on the surface and is worth at least 10x the hits and kudos it has so far.

The Strings that Bind (20713 words) by BakerTumblings
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Brief Eurus Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: So what if John and Eurus had managed a hook-up somewhere off screen in Season 4?

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A haunting fic - nearly literally - that speaks directly to the heart, this cranks up the angst as we see how John (nearly doesn’t) cope after Sherlock’s death, following canon up to TEH. It then goes off-book, treating the reader to a heaping helping of fantasy-fulfilling fluff, snuggles, smut, and the world once again righted. You truly don't need more than this.

This is all we get (16724 words) by consultingbeekeepers
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mary Morstan/John Watson
Summary: Sherlock is dead, but John still sees him everywhere. When John is awake, Sherlock is in the back of his head; when he's asleep, he appears in his dreams. Although the nightmares of his fall prevail at first, the atmosphere of his dreams changes eventually, revealing a part of Sherlock John wishes he'd been able to explore when he was still alive. When he's not touching John in his dreams, he appears out of nowhere in his daily routine, during his dates with Mary, and even when they're in bed together. As nice as it is to still be surrounded by him, he just never shuts up.

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This might be languishing due to the low rating and the fact that it's part 9 of a much longer series, but you honestly don't need to worry about either. I found it to be highly satisfying and empowering and thoroughly enjoyed seeing a robust, healthy version of Sherlock and John’s relationship as well as how much strength, confidence, and stability both men derive from it.

2017 (11466 words) by J_Baillier, 7PercentSolution
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: Sherlock takes on a case that raises unexpected challenges, both professional and personal. Memories of times before John complicate matters.

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A bit of AU silliness, lots of fun with a case thrown in and surprisingly sweet domesticity. But mostly, they do it like they do on the Discovery Channel.

Beyond the Black Stump (11885 words) by Talizora
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: "Get out. Go Dark." The words spell danger and signal the failure of his current mission to unravel Moriarty's web. Now Sherlock must pay the price for Mycroft's mistakes. Sent to a far away land full of the most dangerous creatures in existence Sherlock faces his biggest challenge yet… a Zookeeper.

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Cute and sweet with lots of fun banter, movies, well-intentioned meddling, takeaway, and happy endings.

Audit, Review, and Track (10777 words) by Ewebie
Rating: Mature
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade
Summary:
“Sir, we need to find a replacement for Morris.”
Mycroft frowned. “Morris?”
“On audit, review, and track.”
“I thought we had replaced him last week with…”
“We did, sir. With Morris.”

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Translation Fic: Vertigo (Johnlock and Viclock, Explicit)

2018-04-07T17:40:40Z

Title: Vertigo
Author: kirin_calls
Translator: SwissMiss/swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Length: ca. 125K when complete
Relationships: Sherlock/Victor, Sherlock/John
Summary: Sequel to RAW. John is struggling with his loss. Plagued by nightmares, his life gone topsy-turvy, he is no longer able to lead a normal existence. As he seeks out some stability, some way to slowly pull himself up out of the morass of his grief, old rivals become friends and details about Sherlock's past come to light, leading John to discover something strange that won't let him go.

(The fic was originally published in German if you’d prefer to read the original. This English version was translated by me.)

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This fic has just started posting one chapter a week. It is complete.

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Translation Fic: Raw (Johnlock, Johnstrade, and Viclock, Explicit)

2018-04-07T17:36:31Z

Title: Raw
Author: kirin_calls
Translator: SwissMiss/swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Length: 149K
Relationships: John/Greg, Sherlock/Victor, Sherlock/John
Summary: When John takes up mixed martial arts training, he doesn't expect it to lead to a new relationship. But there are darker things afoot at the gym, and John is soon drawn in deeper than he wants. When an old flame from Sherlock's past turns up, it's time for everyone to declare their loyalties... and for John to finally discover where his heart truly belongs.

Fair warning, this has a cliffhangery ending à la The Great Game or The Reichenbach Fall (although not the same as either), in which the fate of one or more characters is left uncertain. But never fear because the sequel will start posting immediately. :)

The fic itself is set sometime vaguely a few months after John and Sherlock meet, and pretty much goes its own way. It is truly a multishipper’s paradise, with all of the listed pairings being given an honest and fair treatment, but I hope it’s not a spoiler to reveal that Johnlock is endgame. Eventually. ;)

It’s a real trip and a treat that’s in store, with lots of twists and surprises and setups for the long shot as we are taken into the seedy world of drug-dealing, organized crime, and gratuitous violence. The story excels at having both secretive and blatant motives, rough and tender emotions, and sensitive and raunchy sex, with a completely original and neatly planned case that riffs on the canon fascination with fairy tales. It’s truly an excellent, engrossing adventure as well as a real workout for the heartstrings on every side.

(The fic was originally published in German if you’d prefer to read the original. This English version was translated by me.)

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Future Fic Recs

2018-01-05T13:46:42Z

I will no longer be mirroring/summarizing my fic recs here on this journal.

I will still post weekly recs on sherlock_bbc . [Sunday Recs tag]

For the freshest new recs and lists, please follow my rec blog on Tumblr: swissmissficrecs

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Best Fics of 2017 (Sherlock BBC)

2018-01-05T13:38:25Z

I think I’m going to have to admit defeat to the crushing wave of fabulous fics posted in 2017 and move on to the new pool of 2018 fics, which have already begun with a tremendous splash. As I’ve mentioned before, I didn’t have as much time to devote to fandom last year, which means that this list is shorter than in past years. It also means that I was perhaps more selective in my reading choices and stuck closer to my core interests: long, angsty, Johnlock, high-rated casefics, fixits and AUs. (Remember, I make no claims to exclusivity! These are just my personal favorites from the fics I read last year.) Even so, I think there’s a good selection here for a wide range of tastes, including some mid-rated fics, Johnlockary, vampires, retro post-Reichenbach, humor, and crossovers. So without further ado, I present my personal picks for…

Best Fics of 2017

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Sherlock Recs for December 2017

2018-01-05T13:32:27Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of December 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 10 December 2017: 1 low-budget film AU, 1 doctors AU, 1 S4 fanvid
Recs for the week ending 17 December 2017: 1 S1 fluff , 1 post-S4 kidfic (with John's 2nd child), 1 post-S4 casefic/romance
Recs for the week ending 24 December 2017: 1 fluffy Sussex AU (not retirement), 1 Call Me By Your Name fusion, 1 est. relationship casefic, 1 outsider POV, 1 "seeing dead people" AU
Recs for the week ending 31 December 2017: 1 post-S3 casefic/fixit, 1 S4 psychopath!Mary fixit, 1 1920's AU, 1 English mythology magical AU, 1 emotional reconciliation, 1 Christmas fluff, 1 post-Reichenbach John-centric fanvid

Rec Lists

Military kink
Angst master list + high-angst fics posted in the last half of 2017
Omega!John, non-mpreg
Omegaverse Mpreg

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Underrated Sherlock Fics, Part 9

2017-11-08T20:37:34Z

Lucky number 9 of my rec series will hopefully bring some luck to both authors and readers of these Sherlock BBC fics that aren't getting enough love. This time with a really eclectic mix of genres and settings, there should be something for everyone, regardless of how you felt about series 4.

My qualifications for this list are:

- Fic complete
- Last chapter posted prior to October 1, 2017
- Fewer than 200 kudos as of this posting
- Earned a 'favorite' from me on AO3

And now, in descending order of length:

( Underrated fics, part 9... )

Previous installments:
Part One from October 2013
Part Two from May 2014
Part Three from November 2014
Part Four from May 2015
Part Five from November 2015
Part Six from May 2016
Part Seven from November 2016
Part Eight from May 2017

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Sherlock Recs for November 2017

2017-11-06T13:11:50Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of November 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 5 November 2017: 1 TFP remix, 1 post-series 4 casefic
Recs for the week ending 12 November 2017: 1 sickfic in Iceland
Recs for the week ending 19 November 2017: 1 San Junipero fusion, 1 grindr AU
Recs for the week ending 26 November 2017: 1 college basketball AU

Rec Lists
100K+ close-to-canon Johnlock fics (no kids)
Kidlock/Kidfic master list
Sherlock and Lestrade are friends

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Sherlock Recs for October 2017

2017-10-22T13:28:48Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of October 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 1 October 2017: Sherlock and John on the cover of Time Magazine
Recs for the week ending 8 October 2017: 1 mafia AU oneshot, 1 London Pride AU, 1 series 4 cosplay fanvid
Recs for the week ending 22 October 2017: 1 1970's surfer AU, 1 Sherlock!whump, 1 series 4 AU parentlock

Rec Lists

Outsider POV
First person POV, part 2
Master list of sick fic recs

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Three Patch Podcast Episode 69: The Sexpisode (featuring me)

2017-10-01T15:16:08Z

I was asked to participate in a writers' roundtable as part of the Three Patch Podcast's "Sexpisode", so here's me talking about writing smut. The segment goes from 2:09-2:39.

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Sherlock Recs for September 2017

2017-09-17T16:58:37Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of September 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 10 September 2017: 1 wedding planning/joint therapy fic, 1 5-times on the way to Johnlock fic, 1 WW2 AU
Recs for the week ending 17 September 2017: 1 post-series 3 AU, 1 post-series 4 fixit
Recs for the week ending 24 September 2017: 1 Omegaverse porn star AU

Rec Lists

Long fics with quiet intimacy
Mary works with Moriarty or IS Moriarty
Fics where a character almost dies
Collection of Teenlock rec lists
Post series 4 from John's POV
Sherlock is a BAMF
First-person POV
Johnlock fics based on classic books
Translock

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Translation Fic: Nucleus by ampersand_ch

2017-09-01T15:01:56Z

Title: Nucleus
Author: ampersand_ch
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Word count: ca. 40K when complete
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: Sherlock attends therapy sessions with Ella to work through his family history. In doing so, he stumbles upon another issue that's been buried deep down inside him. This story picks up immediately at the end of series 4 and contains spoilers.

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Series 4 healing, casefic, relationship therapy, whump, hurt/comfort, resolutions, twists, and luscious first time goodness in the latest offering from this prolific and excellent German language author.

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Translation Fic: Raw by kirin_calls

2017-08-25T13:38:42Z

I am back with a new English translation of one of the most popular German fics in the fandom. Relationships, intricate case, action, drugs, emotions out the wazoo, luscious smut, it's all in there. Posting will be ca. once a week.

Title: Raw
Author: kirin_calls
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Word count: ca. 150K when complete
Relationships: John Watson/Greg Lestrade, Sherlock Holmes/Victor Trevor, Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: John has a new hobby, one that he doesn't want to tell Sherlock about. But then he unexpectedly discovers a fellow "hobbyist" who not only discloses a secret about his flatmate, he also becomes a very special kind of … friend.

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Sherlock Recs for August 2017

2017-08-13T17:28:58Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of August 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 6 August 2017: 1 post series 4 domesticlock
Recs for the week ending 13 August 2017: 1 sickfic, 1 retirementlock

Rec Lists

Johnlock Hogwarts AU's
Retro fics (newer fics that ignore series 3 and 4)
Non-linear storytelling
John and Sherlock meet or reconnect later in life

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Sherlock Recs for July 2017

2017-07-02T17:52:11Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of July 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 2 July 2017: 1 series 4 AU Johnlock from Eurus' POV, 3 featured recs from last month
Recs for the week ending 16 July 2017: 1 post series 4 Domestic!lock, 1 language of flowers romance
Recs for the week ending 23 July 2017: 1 TFP remix, 1 Unilock secret admirer, 1 Mycroft and Harry conspire for Johnlock
Recs for the week ending 30 July 2017: 1 military BDSM AU, 1 pro hockey AU, 1 series 3/4 fixit, 1 post Reichenbach fixit, 1 fanvid crossover with Atomic Blonde

Rec Lists

Mrs. Hudson and Sherlock
Johnlock friends with benefits
Established Johnlock have relationship trouble
Well done but oddly specific Johnlock AU's
Sherlock is a bit not good
Long-term mutual pining AU's

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Fic: A Good Memory and a Tender Heart (Holmes/Watson)

2017-06-27T17:52:29Z

Title: A Good Memory and a Tender Heart
Author: swissmarg
Beta reader: smallhobbit
Fandom: ACD canon
Word count: 7185
Rating: Mature
Relationship: Holmes/Watson, Watson/Morstan, Watson/OFC
Summary: How cruel is life to those who are blessed with a good memory and a tender heart. -- Shakieb Orgunwall
Notes: This was written for the Summer 2017 round of holmestice .

Also on AO3: "A Good Memory and a Tender Heart"

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The Great Sherlock Fanfiction Quiz Part 2

2017-06-05T12:18:33Z

The second edition of my Great Sherlock Fanfiction Quiz is now live!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

50 questions about popular Johnlock fics that will test the limits of your fic knowledge and beyond - authors, summaries, AU’s, crossovers, genres, and kinks galore!

There is no registration required. You will be asked to enter a name before the quiz starts, but you can put anything you want. Take as long as you like to complete it, there is no time limit. You will get a certificate at the end with your results that you can save and print out or post on your own blog.

The quiz may contain spoilers for some of the fics and may not be appropriate for under 18′s. And remember: this is just for fun!

(The post for the original quiz is here.)

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Sherlock Recs for June 2017

2017-06-04T17:57:53Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of June 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Featured recs on 221b_recs :

Oh, What A Night by penumbra/anotherwellkeptsecret (Comic, Mature, Johnlock date, propose, marry)
He Was a Friend of Mine by SinceWhenDoYouCallMe_John (Explicit, Brokeback Mountain crossover)
On the Rack by J_Baillier and 7PercentSolution (Explicit, recovery-/casefic)
S4 AU by johnlockisforever (Unrated, AU gif format story and vid)
A Real Deal by toyhto (Mature, sci fi deathfic)
The Vampires of London by consultingdetective (Explicit, Dracula crossover)
Antidote by anotherwellkeptsecret (Comic, ACD, The Dying Detective missing scene)
Before I Come Home by TooSelin (Mature, post-series 4 couples therapy)
The Lying Detective (alternative) by 221b_hound (Mature, series 4 AU with Johnlockary)

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 4 June 2017: 1 post-series 4 shagging without talking about it, 1 post-series 3 drug withdrawal fix-it
Recs for the week ending 11 June 2017: 1 "unilock" (with a twist) casefic
Recs for the week ending 18 June 2017: 1 epic casefic, 1 post series 4 fake relationship fic
Recs for the week ending 25 June 2017: 2 featured recs from above plus 1 PWP

Rec lists:

John or Sherlock cheat on each other
Slow burn from John's POV
Johnlock couples therapy
Fics set in the TAB universe (updated)
Non-Johnlock fics
Non-Johnlock underrated fics
Sherlock!whump part 2
Reverse Reichenbach

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Sherlock Recs for May 2017

2017-05-07T18:55:10Z

My favorite Sherlock Holmes fanworks for the month of May 2017. All recs are Sherlock/John and set in the Sherlock (BBC) verse unless otherwise noted. The links go to the recs, not the fanworks, although the recs in turn have links to the fanworks.

Quickrecs:

Recs for the week ending 7 May 2017: 1 post-Reichenbach Sussex casefic, 1 American unilock AU, 1 post-Hogwarts Potterlock series
Recs for the week ending 14 May 2017: 1 domestic violence vid, 1 series 4 fixit
Recs for the week ending 21 May 2017: 1 in a relationship without talking about it, 1 epic sickfic/casefic
Recs for the week ending 28 May 2017: 2 post-series 4 fluffy parentlocks

Rec lists:

Sherlock and John break up and get back together
Low-rated feel-good Johnlock fics

P.S. You can find my past Sherlock recs here. Content mirrored on swissmissficrecs.tumblr.com.

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Underrated Sherlock Fics, Part VIII

2017-05-01T11:29:20Z

The 8th installment of my underrated Sherlock fic series comes at a time of sweeping changes in the series, in the fandom, and in social media platforms. *mourns LJ* Throughout it all, I continue to be impressed and amazed at the high quality of the creative effort put forth by fans. Including those who are less popular for whatever reason, whether lack of exposure, unlucky timing, subject matter, or readers just not being willing to give a new writer a chance. But if you feel like you've read everything and are still on the lookout for more excellent tales of Johnlock, I hope you'll find something here that clicks with you. And please leave kudos for the authors if you like their work!

Previous installments:
Part One from October 2013
Part Two from May 2014
Part Three from November 2014
Part Four from May 2015
Part Five from November 2015
Part Six from May 2016
Part Seven from November 2016

My qualifications for this list are:

- Fic complete
- Last chapter posted prior to April 1, 2017
- Fewer than 200 kudos as of this posting
- Earned a 'favorite' from me on AO3

( Underrated Sherlock Fics, Part 8... )

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My Tumblr Blogs

2017-04-21T06:53:43Z

PSA I have FOUR (4) blogs on Tumblr in case anyone is interested:

swissmissing - My main, Sherlock, Johnlock, Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch, German, Switzerland, writing, reading, fan fiction, recs, moodboards, meta, humor, Mary is a villain

swissmissficrecs - Individual recs and themed rec lists of fan fiction, fan art and fan vids, Sherlock BBC, ACD/Granada, Johnlock, longfics

swissmissfanartfavs - Reblogs of fan art for Sherlock BBC and its actors, ACD/Granada, all ships (but slash heavy)

sherlocksvictoriansecret - Victoriana, homosexuality, erotica, and the Sherlock BBC special episode "The Abominable Bride"

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Fic: Alternative Facts (John/Sherlock, Explicit)

2017-04-04T13:12:56Z

Title: Alternative Facts
Author: swissmarg
Beta reader: frodosweetstuff
Fandom: Sherlock (BBC)
Rating: Explicit
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: It was so nice to see they'd finally got things sorted. After all they'd been through, they deserved to be happy. (Or: Five times people imagined what John and Sherlock get up to in the bedroom, and one time we see what they really get up to.)

Notes: This was originally written in 24 hours for the come_at_once challenge using the prompt "That's what you think". I had to stop writing at 2 a.m. so I wasn't quite satisfied with the ending, and rewrote it afterwards. The first version, "Alternate Facts", is here.
( Alternative Facts... )

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