AU in which every time a person falls in love, a red line like a tally mark appears on their wrist. Sherlock is determined to keep himself from ever gaining one of these marks for fear that love will corrode his mental faculties. Then he meets John Watson. Johnlock.

Coming back from the dead can be a complicated business. With a new case on the horizon, rebuilding a life is one thing... rebuilding a friendship quite another. For Sherlock and John, things may never be just the same... Slash.

SH/JW. Sherlock allows John to take him into the realm of feelings and emotions, but this bond is used as a weapon against the detective by Moriarty when he kidnaps John. Rated M for violence, torture and sweet smut at the end. Cover image by br0-harry used with permission .

Sherlock is head over heels in love with John, but John gives him such mixed signals. John: here's a hint. Straight men do not get aroused when kissing their flatmates. Very M, slash, you know the drill.

Events after 'The Great Game' leave Sherlock dependent on his best friend and colleague. But John has a secret of his own... Hurt/Comfort, Romance. Slash. Now with PODFIC!