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Carefully selected, high quality stories of angst, hurt/comfort, tragedy, adventure, romance, humor, friendship, AU, Cabin Pressure & Star Trek crossovers, etc. Join the BBC Sherlock regulars on their adventures and never worry about finding that perfect story again. FYI: I generally avoid Sherlock or John death fics. Mostly non-slash.

5Times Sherlock was there for someone-1time everyone was there for him by OpticalWonders reviews
Sherlock Holmes isn't a coldhearted freak or psychopath. This is 5 times Sherlock is there for someone, whether as a caring friend, tenant or colleague. That is why, when Sherlock gets drugged while out for drinks with the Yard and his protective soldier boyfriend, the bastard who did it is going to pay for laying a hand on everyone's favourite detective! READ WARNINGS
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 6 - Words: 31,188 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 26 - Updated: 2/10 - Published: 10/20/2017
How to Acquire a Consulting Detective by radialarch reviews
The first three times Lestrade meets Sherlock, and an unexpected appearance by Mycroft. / Pre-series. One-shot.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,467 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 60 - Follows: 17 - Published: 1/23/2012 - DI Lestrade, Sherlock H. - Complete
Pressure Point by LodestarJumper reviews
See, the thing is, is that when you're siblings with the British Government, people tend to utilize that. Or: after learning the relations between the two, Sherlock is captured by some of Mycroft's enemies in the midst of a political standoff and it doesn't end well. (One-shot) (No slash, no smut)
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Family/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 18,842 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 18 - Published: 1/22 - Sherlock H., John W., Mycroft H., Anthea - Complete
Night Shift by awesomesockes reviews
It was not the first time Lestrade had come across his young friend in this state—bruised, bloody, and shivering on a doorstep somewhere in northern London as he came off his latest fix—and it likely will not be the last. Or, in which Lestrade drops a rather miserable Sherlock off with his unamused brother. TAGS: vomit, drug use, sick, pre-series, Mycroft is a good brother
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,802 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 4 - Published: 1/22 - Sherlock H., Mycroft H., DI Lestrade
The Colour of Crime by englishtutor reviews
In which John and Mary investigate the disappearance of a man's wife and his money while Sherlock is busy saving the world. A blatant reworking of ACD's "The Adventure of the Retired Colourman", with many apologies and much contrition. This is for the lovely Ennui Enigma, who kindly gave me this suggestion.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 10,008 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 10/14/2014 - Published: 9/30/2014 - Sherlock H., John W., Mary M. - Complete
In the End by editor frog reviews
In the end, he thought as he stepped out onto the pool deck, facing his flatmate and best friend, I really should have seen this coming. Yet another take on the infamous 'pool scene' and what might have happened before.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,247 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 7 - Published: 8/1/2011 - John W., J. Moriarty - Complete
Through the Glass by editor frog reviews
During his inspection of the missing children's dormitory in TRF, Sherlock seems to walk through and even mimic what might have taken place that fateful night. What if there's a reason behind that?
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Suspense/Drama - Chapters: 10 - Words: 12,651 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 9/8/2013 - Published: 8/27/2013 - Sherlock H. - Complete
Seven Percent by Edhla reviews
Sherlock's university days are interrupted by a frightening 'incident' and an enforced 'holiday'.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,350 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 14 - Follows: 8 - Published: 1/19 - Sherlock H., Mycroft H. - Complete
The Last Place You'd Look by theorclair reviews
An abuse case turns into an investigation where Sherlock, John, and all of Scotland Yard will learn stunning things about Sherlock's past and will change the relationship between him and John forever. Eventual John/Sherlock.
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Crime/Angst - Chapters: 50 - Words: 139,069 - Reviews: 225 - Favs: 373 - Follows: 434 - Updated: 8/28/2014 - Published: 10/22/2012 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
Rebellion by storylover18 reviews
Sherlock wakes John up one night when he has a lot of pain and when John is unable to help his friend, Sherlock concedes to hospital care. No slash, just friendship.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 13,891 - Reviews: 159 - Favs: 154 - Follows: 122 - Updated: 4/24/2013 - Published: 2/22/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Spero melior - I hope for better things by Kessie reviews
Sally just couldn't believe her luck: not only had she gotten herself confused with the women she had been trying to save from the human traffickers, no, she even had managed to get herself captured by a man who was supposed to be dead. A man, who probably hated her guts and even had all the right to do it. Sally&Sherlock friendship-1st Sherlock Fic (1st part in the Changes series)
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 13 - Words: 34,794 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 6/21/2013 - Published: 2/17/2013 - Sherlock H., John W., Mycroft H., Sgt. S. Donavan - Complete
There Will Be Time by AkitaFallow reviews
There's an old couple in the cottage down the road a ways. The boys of the village love to sneak a visit; old Dr. Watson is always good for a cup of tea, and Mr. Holmes is cranky old bugger... who blows things up. And there's always the honey.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,081 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 237 - Follows: 19 - Published: 4/2/2012 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
The Triple Bluff by SarahKnight reviews
The events leading up to series one. Sherlock annoys his landlord at Montague st., grows to hate Donovan and gets into trouble a lot on a kidnapping case involving his childhood tormentor, Mycroft's ex-girlfriend. Sherlock-Lestrade friendship. Canon-compliant, whump, hurt/comfort, angst, casefic. Updated version on AO3.
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Mystery - Chapters: 9 - Words: 30,501 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 44 - Follows: 20 - Updated: 4/19/2012 - Published: 4/12/2012 - Sherlock H., DI Lestrade, Sgt. S. Donavan - Complete
A Study in Chartreuse by Lily Winterwood reviews
Disillusioned ex-Army doctor John Watson finds himself signing on as a hit man for an actor named Sherry Vernet. He soon finds out that he may have bitten off more than he can chew. 2Plock AU.
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Crime/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,614 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 8 - Published: 4/19/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation by Miriamele of Shalott reviews
After John and Sherlock dash through the London city streets in pursuit of a suspect, they end up fighting against death in the Thames. John would do anything for his best friend...even mouth-to-mouth? Post-reunion, one-shot. Meant to be both dramatic and humorous, hopefully I accomplished that.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,585 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 5 - Published: 1/18/2013 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
A Sordid Affair by Cumberbatch Critter reviews
Sherlock doesn't understand boundaries. Sherlock just understands winning the game. The game of strip poker, that as it were. Friendship fic, could be squinted slash but Sherlock's too unromantic to make it so.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 518 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 46 - Follows: 5 - Published: 2/12/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Ashes to Ashes by TribalGirl reviews
The old guardian knew all the stories of the cemetery, but this one was unmistakeably the most beautiful. Post-Reichenbach oneshot. Translation from French of Caidy-chan's story, I did not write this.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,574 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/30/2012 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
A Study in Brothers by Pica Britanica reviews
Sherlock is eighteen and has been forced by his parents to stay with Mycroft in an attempt to get him off the drugs. Sherlock obviously doesn't like it, and tries to rebel. Here we see Mycroft being more than averagely brotherly to Sherlock, and the beginnings of a beautiful relationship for Sherlock. Not with Mycroft, with a violin
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,164 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 6 - Published: 8/1/2012 - Sherlock H., Mycroft H. - Complete
Not Without Me by Jennistar1 reviews
Halfway through Sherlock's Great Hiatus, Mycroft comes to him with the news that John has died. But all is not what it seems…
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Drama/Mystery - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,319 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 333 - Follows: 35 - Published: 2/15/2011 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Until the Bandages Came Off by Morgan Stuart reviews
They were broken. Now they're putting each other back together again. NOTE: This is an Optional Epilogue to the story "The Shadow Boys Are Breaking."
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,500 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/7/2011 - Mrs. Hudson, Sherlock H. - Complete
Common Knowledge by The Assassin's Pen reviews
John can't sleep because his infant daughter can't sleep. Sherlock can't think because of all the crying. And Mary can't seem to calm the infant either. Sherlock's robotic response to the problem reveals something very human at his core. Fluffy one shot!
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Family/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,223 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 350 - Follows: 36 - Published: 7/11/2011 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
The Fight by Apprentice08 reviews
After a disastrous double date, which Sherlock had agreed to go on as a favor to John, the famous blogger is livid with his best friend. Sherlock tries to explain, and John tries to understand, but nothing becomes clear until Sherlock admits to his feelings for his friend. John has a choice to make, either accept those feelings, or leave Sherlock behind.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 11,744 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 1/30 - Published: 12/30/2018 - [Sherlock H., John W.] - Complete
Frailty of Genius by paperwingsandbrokenlegs reviews
Detective Inspector Lestrade comes to see Sherlock with a case. Things do not go as planned. Slash only if you squint really, really hard. Also, John's nosed his way in somehow.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,695 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 36 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 9/18/2012 - Published: 11/29/2010 - DI Lestrade, Sherlock H. - Complete
Harder To Breathe by katkin reviews
It felt like someone had forced open his jaw and shoved something down his throat. It tasted horrid. Sherlock supposed it might be Victory.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,196 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 62 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/11/2010 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
A Is For Aftermath by ElvendorkInfinity reviews
John is still hallucinating, Sherlock cannot sleep, and Lestrade has a new case for them. But will life at 221B ever be able to return to normal? Epilogue to M is for Moriarty.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,567 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 131 - Follows: 20 - Published: 12/23/2010 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
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