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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

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Rules on the Fridge [A BBC Sherlock Holmes Fanfiction] (Completed) by SmotheredPsycho

♪ First Names are for Lovers ♪ Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, living in a dated, shared flat with bullet holes in the wall, a skull on the mantle, and an absolutely catastrophic kitchen. It wasn't hard to get along, usually. John could handle Sherlock's bluntness and absolute disregard - or lack of knowledge - for people's feelings or sentiment. And Sherlock could handle John's questions about everything he said. John Watson: An army doctor, stationed in Afghanistan, shot in the leg, put out of commission. Psychosomatic limp; magically gone when he went on a case with Sherlock. Sherlock Holmes: High-functioning sociopath, and the only Consulting Detective in the world. He could read people, he could see crimes in the crime-scene; he could win. ♫ ♫ ♫ Sherlock Holmes went off the rails. He did an experiment that got him hospitalized after John found him on the scene. Lines were crossed. Rules were made. Everything was on the line - concentration on cases slowly dwindled, priorities were mixed, and absolutely everything was spinning. ♫ ♫ ♫ Good habits, bad habits, and everything in between. You have good habits, sure, and they have to be balanced out with bad habits. For most people, that's taking your vitamins every day crossed with cracking your knuckles. For Sherlock Holmes that was catching criminals and putting his life at serious risk every time. ♫ ♫ ♫

Human Nature (Johnlock Historical) by delightful_fear

Rich and spoiled Sherlock makes a wager with his older brother that he can take a penniless man and make him presentable in high society. An AU set in Regency London (1819). *Johnlock *Regency Period *AU *Historical

Sherlock & John (A Teenlock Fanfiction) by queen_mycroft

"I'm stupid," John says. "Why?" "Because I fell in love with you." "Yeah," Sherlock responds, "Definitely stupid." Set over the course of one school year in 2009, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits - Sherlock and John - smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. They struggle through identity crisis, drug addiction, and child abuse together, along with dealing with the pain of a highschool that labels them as freaks. When Sherlock meets John, they spark a love that will remind you of your first - and how hard it pulled you under. "STFU ITS THE BEST FANFICTION I HAVE EVER READ AND YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT" - @dearwatson when I was arguing with her this one time Cover art by @meglet713 and re-edit by my dad, @dearwatson No copyright infringement intended. Story and characters belong to Rainbow Rowell and BBC Sherlock. (no reposting please)

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.

The Courtesan (Johnlock-Historical) by delightful_fear

John takes a job as a live-in doctor in the most exclusive brothel in London, never thinking he could fall under the spell of it's most infamous consort, Sherlock Holmes. Desperate times call for desperate measures. *An AU set in 1860's Victorian England.* *Historical

I'll Give You My Forever by SherlockedKilljoy

Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Detective. John Watson, Army Doctor. Neither of them thought that they would fall for the other. But when feelings finally come to surface, tensions bubble and hearts break. But on the plus side, maybe they could get past all the drama for once? Nah. Sherlock has enemies, and they know John is his heart. What will happen throughout the ups and downs of their relationship? Ready for the story? (Book one of the Forever Trilogy)

johnlock: forgive and forget by sophisticatedmeow

//COMPLETED//JOHNLOCK// Sherlock is gay. John isnt gay. Or his he? What would you do for your best friend who's supposedly dead? Would you forgive him? If you forget something can you revive that memory just as easy as forgetting it? A/U no Mary, Sherlock's mind palace is a bit more... sophisticated. A few plot twists I guess and I wouldn't read this if you get triggered easily. This is your warning. If it's really triggering i will put a warning on the chapter. there is a use of offensive slurs in it so if you feel uncomfy with that don't read this. There is also some smut implications but I won't actually write any smut as like just no. People know me in this app :) Andd this is my first johnlock story or any fanfic for that matter so please don't be to mean and try to ignore any loose threads I may leave! And please comment and vote so I know you like the story! Love you all 💚

Nᴏᴛ Gᴀʏ {Tᴇᴇɴ/Jᴏʜɴʟᴏᴄᴋ} by shiterature

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The Sociopath and The Army Doctor by AdrienaMarcell

John Watson is a retired Afghanistan army doctor, On a special visit to the local hospital, John is introduced to Sherlock Holmes, a incredibly sexy genius, who can be a smart arse and rub people the wrong way. But for some unknown reason John feels... something remarkable about this man. Follow these two men on their crazy, funny and sometimes stupid adventures.

Grind Me Down (Johnlock) by delightful_fear

Sherlock is basically asexual. John is a bisexual dominant who has lots of hook-ups. They are flatmates. Sherlock becomes curious... *Alternative Universe* *AU Never Met* *Dom/Sub, but no bondage, whips, etc.* *sexy times* *eventual smut*

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