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[weeesi]

WEEESI READS

aka fic rec series where I scream "you need to read this!" into the void

Indefinite Lines by arwamachine

I know I'm late on this one and I can only apologise to myself for that really. Compelling casefic, cinematic writing, interesting narrative structure, the cutest Rosie incarnation this side of s4, and plenty - PLENTY - of angst and comfort. Incredible character voices, including one of the best Sherlocks I've ever read. Head the tags re: whump though, because hoo boy. @arwamachine is responsible for creating a term that I now think about once a day which I will refer to here as m*** s****** for fear of spoilers. Don't miss Bonus Lines, which is a collection of incredible deleted/bonus scenes that accompanies the fic.

2. Thankless (a 5 + 1) by Silvergirl

Do you love Lestrade? Do you love @totallysilvergirl? Lucky for you, I already knew your answer to both of those questions was OF COURSE YES, WHY DO YOU ASK. As it says on the tin, a 5 + 1 wherein we revisit key moments throughout the series where Lestrade helps Sherlock until, finally, it finally sinks in (hopefully before it's too late). Gorgeous, lush, emotionally resonant writing across the board. I adore Silver's Lestrade (and pretty much everything Silver writes, honestly, including the epic, fantastically written Drawn to Stars and the heartachy, beautifully written A Case of You) and I'm 100% positive you will too.

3. Inscrutable to the Last by DiscordantWords

I love a super unique fic idea and @discordantwords always seems to have an endless supply. How they do it, I would love to know. This fic. THIS FIC. I don't want to give any spoilers but the inherent premise is just sooooo clever. Precise and devastating writing, excellent plotting, with spot-on character details and dialogue (as usual). You should also read their heartbreaking (and heart-healing) s4 fix-it (Never) Turn Your Back to the Sea after you give this one a go!

If you're interested in more fic recs, let me know!

#fic recs #johnlock fic recs #johnlock #bbc sherlock #John watson #sherlock holmes #sherlock fic recs #fandom love #arwamachine #totallysilvergirl #discordantwords

[helloliriels]

Join me in raising a glass, to a fic that raised the bar ...

And the Award goes to ...

@arwamachine for Indefinite Lines

Nominated by @discordantwords and echoed by @the-reading-lemon for 'Author most likely to make me scream about those two idiots in every single chapter'.

Read the fic that has critics raving: "An Absolute MASTERPIECE!", "Had me completely enthralled from start to finish!", "A tour de force!", "Wrenching. Heartbreaking. Painful and Beautiful.", "Crafted so carefully!", "I'm a puddle of emotions 🫠", "One of the BEST johnlock fics ever!", "Earned it's place in the top 10 fics of all time!", "The Love Was There!"

To scream about those two loveable idiots more, as only Arwa can deliver! ... also check out Monsters in the Woods, Full Mount, and To Stand Before the Storm. All worthy of their own award consideration!

@chinike @johnlocky @rhasima @gregorovitch-adler @whatnext2020 @safedistancefrombeingsmart @chriscalledmesweetie @amyreadsandstresses @kittenmadnessandtea @khorazir @kettykika78 @totallysilvergirl @7-percent @sarahthecoat @bluebellofbakerstreet @john-smiths-jawline @a-victorian-girl @iwlyanmw @purplevatican @raina-at @weeesi @peanitbear @peageetibbs @kaursblog11 @calaisreno @meetinginsamarra @mutedsilence @sakshisahu @itsonlytext @bewitched-bullet @strawberrywinter4

#hello award season! #bbc sherlock #johnlock #sherlock fandom #johnlock fanfic #arwamachine #proving new can be classic

[safedistancefrombeingsmart]

So... because @arwamachine 's fic Full Mount is so inspiring (no, honestly, go read it if you haven't!!), I made this little thing.

(And I had to watch a lot of pics of MMA fighters wearing pretty much nothing. I settled for Conor McGregor's upper body from like 2013, Conor McGregor's (much more muscular) legs from more recent days and Martin's head from the BAFTAs this year. 😇)

Excuse me, while I drool a bit on my monitor. (As usual, click for full size.)

Tagging a few people who might appreciate the visual 😉

@discordantwords @whatnext2020 @cemm1966 @thetimemoves @helloliriels (Does that count as a gift for Arwa?)

#martin freeman #john watson #arwamachine #full mount #my gfx2 #fic rec #kinda xD #but I love it so much #sherlock bbc #bbc sherlock #sherlock fandom

[cupidford]

I've not done a big rec list in months and have so many stories to share with you! Here are some...I went with a mix of 20, with more to come! Also I've got love letters for these queued for the next few months, so look out for 'em! xx

❤️‍🔥TOP FIC - One of the best fics I've read in a few years!❤️‍🔥

Indefinite Lines by ArwaMachine

Sherlock and John find themselves faced with a series of seemingly disparate cases, one involving murdered children and one involving ghosties that little Rosie tries to help solve. Except the cases are growing increasingly connected, increasingly personal. ~298.5k

🔥TOP HOT FIC🔥

Vicarious by CouldBeDangerous (VestedVestra)

John starts smoking with a woman at work. Sherlock couldn't be happier. The smoking kink spirals... ~44k

💗💗💗💗💗💗

The Man With the Cartier Frames by JRow

Sherlock's case will surely be solved quickly...in between trips to Putney to help with Rosie, collecting her from school, and preparing for her sleepover at 221B. ~32.5k

The Long and the Short of It by Accident, Hobbitsfeet

What if John and Rosie move back into Baker Street, and Rosie decides she is going to parent-trap them? Or so she thinks... ~44.5k

❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Spare Parts by Raina_at

Futuristic sci-fi au, 24th century. On the Planet Titan, Sherlock comes back from the dead after two years. While figuring out why the biggest manufacturer or synthetic limbs in the System is going after veterans, Sherlock and John also need to find out whether there's a way to fix what's broken between them. ~63.5k

A Doctor in the House by KittenKin

S3 fix it. Sherlock returns, with John immediately taking care of him as his doctor. John uses index cards as a guide to speaking with him, and Sherlock in turn has questions. ~32.5k

Again by DiscordantWords

Christmas. It never seemed like the right time. And then time ran out. Until John makes a wish and gets a second chance. ~10k

💘💘💘💘💘💘

Cupid's Venom by SilentAuror

Stamford tells Sherlock that he wished he could have taken credit for being Cupid. Unfamiliar with the reference, Sherlock plunges into studies of toxins and Greek mythology... ~29.5k

Live from the Morgue by disfictional

Post trf. Molly interviews Sherlock on her podcast, Live from the Morgue. John listens. ~10k

A Rock, An Island by stopthat

TRF fix it/redo. John is not so blind. He sees a lot more than he’s given credit for. ~5k

💝💝💝💝💝💝

A not-so-meticulously prepared art by aquileaofthelonelymountain

Greg agrees to pick up Sherlock from a pub, and he's going to regret it soon - for Sherlock is drunk, talkative, and desperately in love with his flatmate. ~6k

Waiting in the Wings by standbygo

John finally gets the courage to ask Sherlock for a romantic relationship. But when they run into an old friend of Sherlock's, John wonders if it would be best to step aside. ~7k

All I Want for Christmas (is Proof) by Raina_at

Sherlock and John go undercover at a Christmas party in a gay club. In costume. Things... escalate. ~6.5k

💕💕💕💕💕💕

Hypotheticals by ArwaMachine

John finally manages to confess his love to Sherlock. Sherlock, of course, has questions. Lots of questions. Switchlock, Established Relationship. ~7k

A Second to Midnight by AlgySwinburne

John invites Sherlock out on January 29. It is, at face value, a date. If Sherlock weren’t a part of the equation, it would most certainly be a date. But because he is, it must be something else entirely. ~4.5k

January 6 by Gxlyleo

John keeps reliving the same day and has no clue why. He makes a list. ~14k

❤️ HONORABLE MENTIONS ❤️

Rhinestone Cowboy by consult_this_prick

After the death of his father, John drops out of college and returns home to take care of the family farm. He still hasn't processed the death of his father and new problems arise when his ex-best friend, Sherlock, comes home for the summer to work on his research. ~37k

Come Back to Me by BenAddictViolaBatch

A fusion of Sherlock and the classic 1980 film, "Somewhere in Time." In 1945, John receives a brief and mysterious visit from an elderly scientist, Sherlock. John researches Holmes and learns that he died on the same night of the visit. He realises that they are destined for each other. ~21.5k

A Strange Encounter by holmesian_love

John heads to the bank to speak his mind and instead finds himself distracted by a stranger who turns his plans around. ~7.5k

Accidental Magic by Calais_Reno

After his return Sherlock takes the case of a woman seeking stolen books hidden in her late husband’s library.Working together after so much time apart, John and Sherlock begin to discover more than stolen books. ~40k

#johnlock fic recs #accidental magic #calais_reno #calais reno #A Strange Encounter #holmesian_love #holmesian love #Come Back to Me #BenAddictViolaBatch #au fic recs #Rhinestone Cowboy #consult_this_prick #consult this prick #January 6 #Gxlyleo #A Second to Midnight #AlgySwinburne #Hypotheticals #ArwaMachine #All I Want for Christmas (is Proof) #Raina_at #Raina at #Waiting in the Wings #standbygo #A not-so-meticulously prepared art #A Rock An Island #stopthat #aquileaofthelonelymountain #Live from the Morgue #disfictional

[swissmissficrecs]

Word count: 19,097 Chapters: 3/3 Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes/Sherlock Holmes/John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, a second Sherlock Holmes from a different universe Additional Tags: Multiverse, Threesome - M/M/M, two of those Ms are the same person, Blow Jobs, Anal Sex, Double Penetration, Possessive!Sherlock, Sherlock wants to watch John with another man, ...but not someone who isn't him, solution: questionable multiverse science!, no one is here for accurate science right?, Selfcest, But only a little, Smut, smutty smut smut, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, toplock times two!, toplock but please take my word for it that everyone involved has a perfectly nice time Summary:

Sherlock finds himself unspeakably aroused by the idea of John with another man. Problem is, the only man Sherlock will permit be with John is Sherlock himself. Seems like an unsolvable problem.

...or is it?

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Rec: This fic is such a romp! Absolutely smashing good time. No guilt, no regrets, suspend your disbelief and check your reservations at the door. Funny and incredibly hot, all infused with double the love.

#arwamachine #10k #humor #established relationship #romance #series 4 #sci fi

[lisbeth-kk]

This story by @arwamachine is such a good read, and the island actually excist. A must read.

#sherlock fanfic #sherlock fandom #johnlock #ao3 writer #ao3 fanfic #ArwaMachine #travel #ireland #one bed

[consultjohnwatson]

That's a Code Red (crime scene). Meaning that it's very, very, very unsuitable for Rosie.  (for source definition - not the art -  see @arwamachine)

#this is never going to happen #you hear me #sherlock #? #john replies #john watson replies #john watson #sherlock holmes #rosie watson #crime scene #221b #221b bakerstreet #johnlock #parentlock #tjlc #bbc sherlock #sherlock bbc #indefinite lines #arwamachine

[the-lesbianest-batman]

for anyone reading Indefinite Lines by ArwaMachine (which I highly recommend), I made this Excel Table, putting everything in chronological order of you'd like to enjoy it this way.

IL is for Indefinite Lines, BL is fr Bonus Lines, the accompanying work.

I have one naming plot points as well, but decided to post the spoiler free version. if the other one is requested, I can post that too, feel free to ask.

#sherlock #johnlock #johnlock fic #johnlock fic rec #arwamachine #fanfiction #ao3 #i honestly have no idea what to tag this cause idk if people do things like this. #chronological order #excel #sorry guys i think the tags are precenting anyone from finding this #hi arwamachine if you read this ILY

[john-smiths-jawline]

curating my online experience (followed another johnlock blog)

#johnlock #tjlc #it was arwamachine if u even care

[ao3feed-johnlock]

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/wAdxYTu

by ArwaMachine

Sherlock finds himself unspeakably aroused by the idea of John with another man. Problem is, the only man Sherlock will permit be with John is Sherlock himself. Seems like an unsolvable problem.

...or is it?

Words: 19097, Chapters: 3/3, Language: English

Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, a second Sherlock Holmes from a different universe

Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes/Sherlock Holmes/John Watson

Additional Tags: Multiverse, Threesome - M/M/M, two of those Ms are the same person, Blow Jobs, Anal Sex, Double Penetration, Possessive!Sherlock, Sherlock wants to watch John with another man, ...but not someone who isn't him, solution: questionable multiverse science!, no one is here for accurate science right?, Selfcest, But only a little, Smut, smutty smut smut, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, toplock times two!, toplock but please take my word for it that everyone involved has a perfectly nice time

April 23, 2023 at 09:04PM

#AO3 works tagged 'Sherlock Holmes/John Watson' #ao3feed #fanfic #johnlock #sherlock/john ArwaMachin

[helloliriels]

Arwa really just said ...

#full mount #johnlockfanfic #johnlockficrec #bbcsherlock #johnlock #arwamachine

[safedistancefrombeingsmart]

And so it begins.

Finally FINALLY, I have the time to start reading @arwamachine 's Indefinite Lines. 🥲

I was stupidly waiting for it to be completed and suddenly things got busy and now we're more than 2 months later. 🙄 But I want to take my time with this monster (affectionatly 🤓). I hope I keep my sanity, wish me luck. 🥳

#arwamachine #indefinite lines #fanfic

[cupidford]

Hypotheticals by ArwaMachine

John finally manages to confess his love to Sherlock. Sherlock, of course, has questions. Lots of questions.

Johnlock Love Letters #2304

#jl3 #johnlockloveletters #johnlock #love letters #hypotheticals #ArwaMachine #<10k #questions #established relationship #Switchlock #fluff and smut #verselock #johnlock fic recs

[swissmissficrecs]

Word count: 14,762 Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson Characters: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson Additional Tags: Phone Sex, Phone Calls & Telephones, Dirty Talk, Masturbation, Anal Fingering, Anal Sex, Sherlock holmes is bored, ...and up to no good, Smut, smutty smut smut, Fluff, toplock but please take my word for it that everyone involved has a perfectly nice time Summary:

John hoped that a holiday away from Baker Street would clear his mind of a certain infuriatingly sexy and tragically disinterested consulting detective. So far, it hasn’t gone well.

It goes even less well after the consulting detective gives him a call.

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Rec: After a brief opening to set the scene, this is a full platter of pure, filthy, unrepentant smut. Seriously, have a fire extinguisher handy because your device (or your pants) may just catch fire while reading. Especially fun twist in the middle, with a healthy side of feels and confessions.

#arwamachine #10k #first time #travel #romance #fluff

[discordantwords]

fic recs - january & february 2024

This fandom just keeps on producing the most lovely things. <3 Here are some of the completed fics that I've read and enjoyed over the last two months.

A Moment Still Ajar by Raina_at

Acquired Sound by Ibbyliv

All Forms of Relationships by inatshej

All Our Tomorrows by Calais_Reno

And at that moment...I knew by A_Victorian_Girl

Breathe by LoloLolly

Carry Me Home by StellaCartography

Classical Misstep by Lock_John_Silver

Encore by BakerTumblings

English Magic by Slow_Burn_Sally

Exsanguinate by 7PercentSolution

Full Mount by ArwaMachine

Hands Free by weeesi

Here With Me by bodyandsoul

Honour Walk by BakerTumblings

Lying in Winter by Raina_at

many of horror by hailholylight

Maybe We Could Change His Mind by thalialunacy

Next Year's Words by thegildedbee

Six Days of Countdown by Lock_John_Silver

The Case of Agatha Perez by WhatsUpDocWatson

The Holly and the Ivy by Silvergirl

The Losing Side by Calais_Reno

The Rose by Goldt_39

The Secret by weeesi

The Stories in Our Veins by victorianpining

the ultimate gifting guide for your consulting detective by midnightbotany

There's a Storm Coming by Anonymous

Through the Crocuses by Jaye Harriet

Time in a Bottle by discordantwords (self rec!)

To Seek a Fallen Star by StarlightAndFireflies

Twelvetide II by mydogwatson

When the Worst Part Begins by thalialunacy

Happy reading!

#sherlock #fic recs #dw recs fic #dw makes rec lists

[consultjohnwatson]

Do you ever take Rosie along on cases?

If it’s a code green (see @arwamachine ) then yes. But preferably not.

#code green #remember #sherlock #arwamachine #indefinite lines #john watson #john replies #john watson replies #rosie watson #sherlock holmes #bbc sherlock #sherlock bbc #221b #221b baker street