Maxine Arthur came to 221B Baker Street to visit her childhood friend John Watson, not to meet a high-functioning sociopath by the name of Sherlock Holmes, or to join him and John in solving mysteries. But against all odds, she and Sherlock begin to fall in love, and soon it becomes clear that they're in deep waters. (Sherlock x OC)

Melody Hudson. Not only was she an excellent assistant to the worlds only Consulting Detective, but she was one of the only people who knew exactly who he was when he thought no one was around. She was the Melody he couldn't get out of his head. His favorite Melody. Sherlock/OC

While tackling serial killers, jewel thieves and psychopaths, Sherlock's values are slowly redefined by a female detective freshly returned from an undercover operation. Mycroft is baffled by Ruby Smith's unusual connection with his little brother despite John insisting the two are just friends. WARNING! Realistic fic, Sherlock will NOT fall in love quickly! Updated weekly.