That...was...extraordinary. Quite...extraordinary.

In all seriousness, what you've done here is really wonderful. Your avant-pendant-après framework holds the piece together, which is usually necessary in a work that is mostly character reflection. The spacing and timing of your sentences is skillful; not sure how you pulled it off without any quotation marks but you did. Additionally, I'm impressed that you wrote this before The Great Game aired - I can see that episode in this and yet, like you said, it can also be more general.

It's very difficult to capture Sherlock's emotional thought patterns, and you've done it beautifully, as well as having simply written a good piece of English fiction. The conclusion gave me goosebumps. Thank you for this chilling, evocative work.

wow well done _

What happened?

Love the poetic flow of this. Sherlock's voice is perfect and the angst is beautifully underplayed.

Haunting and lovely and beautifully written.

Oh my! This is quite, quite an interesting take on Sherlock. I love the way it unravels down to how he would have done nothing to change it, nothing to prevent John becoming part of his life because he is helplessly enthralled by it. Bravo!

Really enjoyed this! I like your