SwissMiss' Creativity Outlet

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.)

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.

Title: Deep Waters (link to AO3)
Author: ampersand_ch
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Teen
Word count: 1,738
Relationships: Sherlock/John
Tags: POV Sherlock Holmes, Romance, Friendship/Love, True Love, Falling In Love, 221B Baker Street, Friends to Lovers, Post Sherlock 4, Insight, Trust, Parentlock, Fluff
Summary: John is living once more in the flat on Baker Street. But nothing is the same as it used to be.

Title: Lucifer's Gardens (link to AO3)
Author: ampersand_ch
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 32,683
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: John goes undercover for an investigation as a favour to Lestrade in a village in Suffolk. The events surrounding the case awaken deep-seated fears in Sherlock. While John begins to come to a realisation of what he needs in Lucifer's Gardens, Sherlock tries to find a way to reach John – in more ways than one.

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Set in Bury St Edmonds – for the most part in an old manor house with secrets in the attic, poison gardens, and an exclusive male social club that’s probably the opposite of the Diogenes in every possible way – this fic sees John as the investigatory lead and doing quite a good job of it. It takes us on a fascinating psychological, emotional, and mystical journey that uncovers old wounds, inflicts new ones, and eventually shows the way to healing and a new life for John and Sherlock. I was especially intrigued by the Jungian masculine archetypes and the fact that the solution to the case doesn’t go in a straight line, but rather past many dead ends, double blinds, and secret passageways. This does go to some difficult places but as always the destination is worth the journey. With beautiful hurt/comfort (Sherlock being the comforter this time), a gorgeous inside look at Sherlock’s mind palace, a startling reveal, mysterious birds, and a neat twist on the undercover-as-boyfriends trope.

Title: Building Jerusalem (link to AO3)
Author: ampersand_ch
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 26,426
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Summary: John finds out that Sherlock has more secrets from him than he ever imagined. The discovery threatens to destroy their relationship.
Content Warnings:Death of a canon character (not Sherlock or John), infidelity, domestic violence

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This truly contains some of the worst angst short of major character death. The title refers to the lyrics of the song Jerusalem, which I think capture perfectly the horrendous struggle that Sherlock and John must go through before they achieve their "green and pleasant land". Much of the story is set in the wasteland of a Siberian winter, which is a fitting backdrop for the stripped-down, stark truths which the characters are made to face, and serves as a perfect counterpoint to the lush gardens awaiting them in Sussex. This is a story about an established relationship between two mature people, and yet being that one of them is Sherlock Holmes, not all is as it seems. The past haunts both men, as well as imminent danger in a very realistic and topical case. And with retirement looming, both men's age starts to catch up to them, forcing them to face new obstacles and no longer be able to rely on their bodies or minds the way they used to. Lots of emotional and physical hurt, gorgeous imagery, and poignant insights on the way to the promised land.

Title: Death's Sting (link to AO3)
Author: ampersand_ch
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 4,944
Relationships: Holmes/Watson
Summary: Dr John H. Watson leaves Sherlock Holmes out of fear of being labeled a sodomist and losing his standing in society. His marriage to Mary is a disaster. The ensuing situation causes both him and Holmes to fall apart. When they run into each other at a dinner affair, a possible solution arises.

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This fic is quite different than the other ones I've translated by this author. It's an ACD fic, for one, and it's quite short, basically just a couple of scenes with quite a lot of ruminating and remembering on Holmes' part. And it is super sad. Check the warnings. But it is also a quite beautiful (if tragic) depiction of Holmes and Watson's undeniable connection.

Title: Four Degrees Celsius (link to AO3)
Author: ampersand_ch
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 28,839
Relationships: Sherlock/John
Summary: The Reichenbach story in the original setting. Sherlock and John move their relationship to the next level at the beginning of their stay in the Bernese Alps. But as it turns out, there's no time for the two of them. Moriarty is here, and a catastrophe is looming.

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This is a pre-series 2 Reichenbach AU set in Switzerland - written by a Swiss with a love for the country, the land, and the beauty of nature, and it shows. The descriptions are so vivid and stark they make you feel like you're there, in the midst of all the water and heat and cold and danger of the rawness of the mountains. And that heat and cold and danger is reflected in the relationship between John and Sherlock as they are set off on an inevitable journey that forces them both together and apart. A particularly brilliant aspect of this is that it is set up as an extended parallel to The Little Prince by Antoine Saint-Exupéry. A complex tale that works on several levels and really gets at the depth and heart of what Sherlock and John are to each other.

Title: Dancing With Fire (link to AO3)
Author: ampersand_ch
Translator: swissmarg
Rating: Explicit
Word count: 35,671
Relationships: Sherlock/John, Sherlock/OMC
Summary: A client named Benjamin Waters makes Sherlock question everything he thought he knew about himself, and throws John far out of his comfort zone. Even as John and Sherlock work together to investigate an unusual series of killings, they can't help questioning the basis of their friendship. But then something unexpected happens.

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Another fantastic fic from this very talented German author, translated by me for your enjoyment. Set in a nebulous zone somewhere offsides of Moriarty and Mary, this casefic is chock full of relationship angst, soul-searching, secrets and deception, and worthy opponents. Add in a murderous martial arts expert, a holiday in the south of France, international drug traffickers, a domestic partnership, and Sherlock's boyfriend (yes, Sherlock's boyfriend), and you have all the makings for a swoon-worthy Johnlock love story. Yes, really. Trust me.

Deflowered - Director's Cut by Lorelei_Lee (327,848 words)
Chapters: 47/47
Fandom: Sherlock (TV)
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: Rape/Non-Con
Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Mycroft Holmes/Greg Lestrade, Mike Stamford/OFC, John Watson/Original Male Character(s), Sherlock Holmes/Original Male Character(s), John Watson/Victor Trevor
Characters: John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, Mycroft Holmes, Greg Lestrade, Victor Trevor, Irene Adler, Sherlock Holmes' Father, Sherlock Holmes' Mother
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Mob, Top John, Jealous John, boss john, Virgin Sherlock, rentboy sherlock, Bottom Sherlock, Loss of Virginity, First Time, Pining, Pining Sherlock, Prostate Massage, Prostate Milking, Dubious Consent, Rape/Non-con Elements, Sounding, Anal Beads, Anal Plug, Anal Sex, Slash, Male Slash, Blow Jobs, Spanking, Begging, Riding Crops, Love, Romance, Desperation, Anal Fingering
Summary: It should have been strictly business. Being a Mafia boss with a sadistic sexual streak, John had long since realised that his playthings were in it for the money only. Being a masochistic rent boy, Sherlock seemed too good to be true. Little did they know…

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Now complete!

This is a mobster!John/prostitute!Sherlock AU that has all the plot, all the backstory, all the smut, all the emotions, all the twists, all the surprises, all the pain, all the pleasure, and quite possibly all the love. I cannot praise this highly enough. It’s an epic that swept me up into a gritty, hardcore world of organized crime, BDSM, prostitution, murder, political intrigue, and two very vulnerable, damaged souls. There are some tough scenes, but it all works out in the end. [This was originally posted in German and translated into English by me.]

I've translated another fun and sexy Sherlock (BBC) fic by the very talented German writer, Lorelei_Lee:

Title: Reason Goes Before a Fall
Original: Wo du schon glaubst, da denk ich noch
Author: Lorelei_Lee / lorelei_lee1968
Rating: Mature
Pairing: John/Sherlock, John/OMC
Word count: ca. 28K
Summary: John Watson is just a man. A man whose tolerance for sexual frustration has almost reached its limit. The object of his desire? Sherlock. The problem? Sherlock thinks he's straight and John doesn't think Sherlock's interested. Sherlock is just a man too, but he doesn't want to jeopardise their friendship. The solution? A prostitute who looks a lot like Sherlock. This is never going to end well...

She's just started posting the English version today, but it's complete and will be posted regularly so don't be shy about diving in right away!