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The Emotional Children

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Reads 60,445
Votes 2,908
Parts 51
Time 12h 6m

Wattys winner

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Sherlock Holmes rescues Irene Adler from the hands of terrorists, setting her free and securing a place for her in his heart. However, after the conclusion of A Scandal in Belgravia, the future of their relationship is shrouded in mystery. In the aftermath of The Final Problem, an old enemy returns, intent on sealing Sherlock's fate. Will the detective and the woman have the courage to trust one another and risk vulnerability as they join forces in more ways than one?

Rated T for language, violence, and sexual themes.

No copyright infringement intended. Sherlock is a trademark of the BBC and of Hartwood Films.

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Noteworthy Reviews:

"Stunning!"
- Wattpad user, @Mickey_Fable

"This is one of the best stories I've read on this website. This is stunning. You've built a wonderfully turbulent, passionate, and emotionally investing romance without taking shortcuts or writing smut."
- FanFiction.net user, @randomreader

"Everything just slides so smoothly. You literally watch Sherlock develop into something new: a sentimental man. Now that is what I call good writing."
- Guest user on Fanfiction.net

"It's beautiful and so vivid; I can feel the characters' emotions. This is so suspenseful, I'm completely swept up."
- Guest user on Fanfiction.net

"Everyone is in character, there is a plot, and the romance feels genuine and characteristic of the pair. But [romance] isn't the entire story. There is more going on around them which feels real."
- Guest user on Fanfiction.net

"Completely riveting. The way you portray Irene Adler [is] amazing."
- Wattpad User @SubaDev

"Out of all the Adlock books I've read, THIS ONE is the very best."
- Wattpad User @jeon_park131All Rights Reserved

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I Am Sher-locked by LittleMikaelson90

The story begins after the end of the series, where everything is over and Irene Adler is now free from her previous, prodigal life. A text message from Sherlock Holmes is the reason she will return to him. A normal relationship between the two seems almost impossible but there is nothing normal for them. The flame that burns inside them is dangerous even for themselves. Will they be able to be together or will everything be destroyed during the effort? ~~~~~~~ *HIGHEST RANK* #1 in ireneadler

Eyes On You: Book-1 [A Mycroft Holmes Fanfiction] by atqarxia

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Sherlock, Dinosaurs! by LollyScotch

What if the one and only 'Great Sherlock Holmes' suddenly found himself with a three year old in his care? See Sherlock Holmes, Doctor John Watson, and Eleanor solve crime and go on cases, all while having to deal with toddler tantrums, hungry little bellies, and the demands of a curious three year old girl who never stops learning, and can't sit still. How will Sherlock fare as a father figure to the boisterous girl who never ceases asking questions? and what will this mean for his cases? *Set before Rosie's birth, and after Moriarty's death Credit to @SlyFox1998 for the idea of a baby Holmes ;) her book "Sherlock's heart" is beautifully written. Please have a look at it if you get the chance. Thankyou Xx

The Consulting Daughter by Flew_From_Deathe

ᴀᴛʜᴇɴᴀ ᴊᴀɴᴇ ʜᴏʟᴍᴇs sʜᴇ ɪs ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀᴜɢʜᴛᴇʀ ᴏғ sʜᴇʀʟᴏᴄᴋ ʜᴏʟᴍᴇs ᴀɴᴅ ᴀʟɪɴᴀ ᴊᴀᴄᴋsᴏɴ. Sherlock Holmes had left Alina Jackson with their daughter and carried on with his life, forgetting about her. After her Mother's death, Athena is sent to live in the custody of non other than Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock was not fond of this young woman parading around his and John's flat, but what could he do? Athena found her Dad a very interesting, yet, irritating person. Even though, she didn't give a damn about what he thought about her, a part of her always wanted to impress him. And soon she would gain the trust and love of Sherlock Holmes. All they needed was time. John Watson was rather fond of the youngest Holmes. He looked out for her as if she were his own sister. The familiarity between Sherlock and Athena freaked him out, but, thankfully he managed to withstand, love and protect another Holmes. *I DON'T OWN ANY OF THE CHARACTERS EXCEPT FOR MY OWN OCs. TAKES PLACE IN AND FROM 'THE GREAT GAME'. Sherlock BBC fanfiction.*

Do You Want To Know A Secret? by Dark_Nerd_

An interesting twist on the Sherlock universe-Sherlock is a girl. John, however, doesn't know this. Neither does Mrs. Hudson, or anyone else besides his direct family. This takes place sometime after series 2 or 3, with Mary only dating John. It will eventually contain a bit of Johnlock, with the usual tension and what-not throughout the whole story. But this isn't necessarily just a Johnlock story. There'll be other ships somewhat approached, but overall, it's more of a thriller (or at least, I'm trying to have it be). Cover Art by ShootBadCabbies on Tumblr! Also, kudos to anyone who understands the title and chapter name references. Comment if you have an idea.

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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.

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