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  1. Public Bookmark 54

    Taking Care by

    Fandoms: Sherlock (TV)  

    22 Jan 2026

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    “Sherlock, do you believe that you deserved the beating John gave you?”

    He’s quiet. This question is an unsolvable riddle, every time he’s asked it.

    ~*~

    Sherlock has never known how to take care of himself — let alone anybody else. But if he wants John back in his life, he knows he’ll have to try. In the wake of Mary’s death and John’s rejection, a countryside retreat and a new friendship help Sherlock begin to grow into a better man.

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    Bookmarked by amaruuk

    28 Jan 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Post TLD, Sherlock spends an extended time in enforced care and rehabilitation. He meets a young woman who believably cajoles him into interaction. John, meanwhile, is working and caring for Rosie and trying to come to terms with his feelings for Sherlock. When he and Sherlock tentatively reconnect, he finds himself jealous of Sherlock's new friend. The writing is superlative. Happy ending (though hard won) ahoy!

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    Sentenced by

    Fandoms: Sherlock (TV), Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms  

    20 Jul 2014

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    Virtual series 4 opener. Sherlock's in prison being targeted by a murderer, John's married to a pregnant assassin and Moriarty's back. Eventual John/Sherlock.

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    Bookmarked by amaruuk

    14 Jan 2026

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    Sherlock goes to prison for killing Magnussen. John is coping with his feelings for Mary. He loves her, but the guilt of returning to her after she shot Sherlock is tearing him apart. Moriarty is back and John is having to serve as Sherlock's agent on the ground. This story is awesome!

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    Not You...OK You by for amaruuk

    Fandoms: Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms, Sherlock (BBC TV 2010)  

    22 Dec 2025

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    John is an omega living on the streets using his medical skills to help the homeless. Sherlock is an alpha that solves crimes. Their first meeting isn't the best, but they do need each other eventually. FTH 2025 for Amaruuk.

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    22 Dec 2025

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    A different take on ABO. Lovely characterizations with interesting plots and sub-plots. Very nicely written.

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    Drawn to Stars by

    Fandoms: Sherlock (TV)  

    03 Jul 2022

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    “Romantic entanglement, while fulfilling for other people—”
    “—would complete you as a human being.”

    After the Culverton Smith case Sherlock is clean, working, and looking for a romantic partner—since John has told him that’s what he needs. Shame John didn’t mention he was interested in that role himself, before Sherlock went off to Rome with a gorgeous Italian copper to try to fall in love and become a complete human being.

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    Bookmarked by amaruuk

    25 Nov 2025

    Bookmarker's Notes

    After John's abusive treatment of Sherlock in TLD and exhorting Sherlock to start a sexual relationship with The Woman ("...it will complete you as a human being"), their friendship and Sherlock's hopes for their future turn to dust. Just as John is beginning to work his way out of his own head (and arse) and tentatively makes attempts to accommodate Sherlock, Sherlock reaches the end of his patience and his ability to endure John's cruelties (unwitting and intended). He meets a devastatingly handsome and brilliant Italian criminal specialist, Roberto Zanardi, who doesn't hesitate to woo him. And Sherlock, believing he will never have John Watson, wants to be wooed. So begins a long, painful journey for both Sherlock and John. Sherlock, enjoying RZ's attentions, moves to Italy for a month-long trial period during which he will discover the wonder of sex and the potential of love. Despite his best efforts (the sex is amazing and RZ is unbelievably devoted), he fails to fall in love. John, crushed at having lost Sherlock, spends that terrible month in a welter of jealousy, regret, and loss, clinging to the hope that he might yet be able to woo Sherlock himself.

    The writing is brilliant. Silver knows these characters on a soul-deep level and details their emotions with immense fondness mixed with head-shaking exasperation. In the tags she promises a Happy Johnlock Ending and, wow!, she delivers. Almost two thirds of the story concerns their reunion, with communication being front and center. A long, chewy, and so rewarding read.

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    Bedtime Stories by

    Fandoms: Sherlock (TV)  

    19 May 2012

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    John's POV during Season 2 and beyond when Sherlock takes up semi-permanent residence in his bed. A collection of codas and missing scenes wrapped up into one long fic and topped with a bow that takes the story beyond Reichenbach and into happy territory once more. Major spoilers (i.e all of them) for Season 2.

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    16 Oct 2025

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Sherlock takes up residence in John's bed, platonically. John, however, begins to respond to his presence in a determinedly not-gay fashion. Follows S2 through TRF and Sherlock's return. Lovely, lovely storytelling!