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Failing Upward

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alternateuniverse fanfiction gayromance good-vs-evil immortal magicalrealism paralleluniverse rated-r sherlock somehumor supernatural

When John Watson, a young med student who supports himself as a florist-by-day and musician-by-night, finds he is heir to supernatural powers that others would kill to possess, John's life transforms into a mixture of comedy and terror as he goes from one parallel universe to the next. As he fights to understand what's behind the Community that stalks him, he discovers a love he never expected: his brilliant best friend, Sherlock Holmes, the man who becomes the touchstone for all that John is and ever will be.

Set in current day cities and countryside of Michigan, this story blends gay romance, magical realism and science fiction with humor. 1st POV John Watson. Beta'd by MrBotanyBAll Rights Reserved

alternateuniverse fanfiction gayromance good-vs-evil immortal magicalrealism paralleluniverse rated-r sherlock somehumor supernatural

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Kleptomaniac (A Johnlock Fanfiction) [2015 Wattys Award Winner] by queen_mycroft

John's never seen a kid like him. He has this beautiful, crazy grace - withheld behind a smug smile and wisecracks that make John frustrated in so many different kinds of ways. And his eyes; crystal clear, decisive, cleaning through the unimportant things to find the valuables in life. He may or may not have a thing for smoking and James Bond, his favorite ice cream is mint with a chocolate swirl, and he is absolutely addicted to Pop Rocks and toffee. He enjoys pretty boys and warehouses, where he can hoard and think and be alone. Also, bumper cars, and John Watson. But Sherlock Holmes's thing, his niche, his calling in life... is to steal. Books. Wallets. Phones. Cars. Everything you've ever wanted, he's had. Everything you've ever wished for, he's stolen. Everything you are, everything you told yourself that you weren't, he owns, and he plays you like an out-of-tune violin. Does that mean that John's going to let him steal his heart? Not a shot in hell.

Johnlock-Oneshots by iissherlocked

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Nothing But Flowers (Johnlock) by delightful_fear

John is happy with his life as a successful surgeon. Why is he feeling so attracted to Sherlock, a man who is his opposite in so many ways? Even if he gave into temptation, there's no way this can be more than a quick, hot fling, right? An AU set 30 years in the future (the guys are still 40-ish)...But this is not a dystopia. Some things are better, some things worse, many things unchanged. 17 chapters, 68K words. Lots of sexy times. *Alternative Universe* *Future Fic* *Sherlock is a Sexy Beast* *Virtual Sex*

Tricked or Tripped by Mistress_underworld

Sherlock was not as tough as people think he was. This story was about his adventure through ups and downs with his long lost old friend. This was the other side of his successful story, as there were two sides in every story. This was his other side. Check out his exciting story from the scene that have never been told to public. This was his experience to overcome&nbsp;his eagerness when he fell in love. It must be weird for a strict person like him to be a romantic guy. Go ahead and see for yourself!

A Chance To Stay Alive - Johnlock by Tobyisnotonfire

Sherlock Holmes was dying. His body slowly beginning to break down. ... John Watson was an aspiring writer, but with a dark past. ... "It's always the unexpected that change our lives." Sherlock Holmes has always had a problem with illness ever since he was diagnosed with cancer when he was seven. After many years have passed Sherlock is now cancer-free and it isn't soon before he bumps into a man called John Watson. The two start to become close until old problems start to resurface and Sherlock starts having to fight for his life.

Lost Girl 🔍 (Sherlock x Reader) [EDITING] by Existentialism6

You and John Watson were old flames back in your high school year. Thankfully, when you broke up, you still remained friends. That was, until the year of the war came around. While John went to war, you began to tend to your dying sister, who you knew only had a few more years. John and you kept in touch, but the letters started to get more and more infrequent as the war began to get more and more brutal. After your sister died, you moved to London, hoping for a fresh start and to eliminate any memories of your her. The next thing you know, three people get murdered right before your eyes, and guess who shows up to inspect? John Watson. And his friend, Sherlock Holmes. You took a liking to Sherlock, despite his arrogance and sociopathic tendencies, and you slowly begin to see his feelings that he hides underneath his shell. When he sees how clever you are, Sherlock also takes a liking to you, but tries his hardest to hide it. He knows that sentiment is a chemical defect found on the losing side. Now you, Sherlock and John Watson are solving cases together, but what happens when the person you fear most shows up and starts to torment John and Sherlock.

Daddy Loves You by KittieKathie93

**Companion piece to An Unlikely Romance (some chapters will run along side each other from both fics)** John Watson is an army doctor and married to his childhood sweetheart; Mary, who is finally expecting a baby after five years of trying. But after getting shot in Afghanistan, John is invalided home and it's almost like fate as just two days later, Mary is taken to hospital to give birth to their baby. But what will happen when tragedy strikes? A chance encounter with the mysterious Sherlock Holmes could be the start of something amazing.

rough ashes ;; johnlock by flatsound-

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Soulmates // Johnlock by BlindBirdy

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The Courtesan (Johnlock-Historical) by delightful_fear

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