Monty Twain
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Joined 01-09-08, id: 1469920, Profile Updated: 05-19-12
Author has written 33 stories for Sherlock Holmes, and Sherlock.

Five Facts About Monty Twain That People Really Should Know

1. I read the book for the first time when I was nine. Nothing has been the same since.

2. If you met me, I'd be white and shaken, like a dry martini.

3. Please remember that the last time I wrote fanfiction, I wasn't old enough to smoke, and hadn't really done anything. And this is all before the Robert Downey Junior film [I hate it. If you like it, that's fine, but I still hate it]. The fandom was barely noticed, and I actually did my ff drafts in a paper notebook because "it was faster to write with a pen". People weren't too picky, everyone was younger, Holmes/Watson was relatively taboo. Oh, how the times have changed.

4. Now I am old enough to smoke, even though you have to be older than you did when I was writing. And I do [it doesn't really help]. And I have done some stuff, like moving to London [it sort of helps, and writing a lot of original fiction [Helps. Lots].

5. I make youtube fanvids for Sherlock here: http://www.youtube.com/user/doctorcropcircles?feature=mhee

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Confessions of the Master by amalcolm1 reviews
Watson looks back on his relationship with Holmes after Reichenbach, recanting what really happened and the truth about his dear friend. Will eventually contain HW slash.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 39 - Words: 300,371 - Reviews: 574 - Favs: 288 - Follows: 193 - Updated: 1/16/2016 - Published: 4/8/2004 - Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson
Disconnect by KittenKin reviews
A KuroFai story set in Yama and Piffle. Cut off for months from his terrible past and his bloody future, Fai begins to feel disconnected from Fate. Can he make a connection with the one link to his past life that remains to him?
Tsubasa Chronicle - Rated: M - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 4,698 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 7 - Published: 9/3/2011 - Fai, Kurogane - Complete
Fever Of The Bone by TheUmbrellaSeller reviews
There are two-hundred-and-six bones in the human body. Sherlock can name them all.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,529 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 487 - Follows: 41 - Published: 7/30/2011 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Surface Tension by TheUmbrellaSeller reviews
He tears through London like a madman and a thief, stealing bits and pieces from passers-by just because he can, walking into heavy traffic and emerging unscathed, trying to outrun his own shadow and sometimes succeeding.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,001 - Reviews: 37 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 13 - Published: 4/2/2011 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
100 Bees by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Modification of KCS's 221b challenge, for the tiny ideas that are too small to crawl into the normal challenge. Rating has gone up. The "Spooky" arc is now complete! Regular drabbles resume.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 66 - Words: 7,544 - Reviews: 259 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 1/7/2010 - Published: 3/21/2009
Ageless by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
The crispest collar cannot distract/ From the grey in my hair...
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Poetry/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 188 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 5 - Published: 9/24/2009 - Complete
Black Stars by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Night can bring strange moods and thoughts. Post retirement.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,555 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 6 - Updated: 9/15/2009 - Published: 8/28/2009 - Complete
Strength in Weakness by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
How best to deal with a vice?
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,421 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/21/2009 - Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson - Complete
221B by KCS reviews
CHALLENGE: Write a ficlet of exactly 221 words, the last word of which must start with the letter 'B'. 168 - Sherlock Holmes is a man of many talents, not the least of which is an indirect way of showing respect and gratitude.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 168 - Words: 44,174 - Reviews: 1583 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 7/21/2009 - Published: 3/28/2008
Gravestone Shadows by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Death can touch the living in the form of fear.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,822 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/17/2009 - Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson - Complete
Walking the Mile by Pompey reviews
Sequel to Monty Twain’s “Flash in the Darkness” and written with his permission. Holmes copes with recovery in his usual, characteristic way. Sorry; far less man-shmoop than originally planned but the ending sentiment is still the same. One shot.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 557 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/29/2009 - Complete
Numb by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
He has promised Watson he would not use the cocaine tonight to escape. But perhaps...there are other ways...
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,201 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/15/2009 - Complete
221 for the win! by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Following KCS, this is a series of 221-word drabbles, all ending with a word that starts with "b."
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 49 - Words: 15,953 - Reviews: 267 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 17 - Updated: 5/30/2009 - Published: 11/16/2008
Dark Clouds by Natalya Ilyinishna reviews
Watson sees Holmes depressed for the first time.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 679 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 7 - Published: 5/14/2009 - Complete
Chemical Analysis by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Some changes cannot be easily made; that is what friends are for. Rated for language and drug references. COMPLETE!
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 28 - Words: 28,364 - Reviews: 191 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 5/3/2009 - Published: 12/15/2008 - Complete
The Clueless Watson by Macko-M reviews
Dr. Watson doesn't realize he has fallen in love with Mr Holmes. Or does he? And Holmes has no clue, either. Or has he? And who is this mysterious third man? A work now finished, by Macko M and Elena C. H/W slash!
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 23,698 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 4/26/2009 - Published: 5/18/2008 - Complete
Metaphorically Speaking by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Holmes' morning, the day after Watson moves out.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 461 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 4/6/2009 - Complete
A Study in Snapshots by KCS reviews
Using a prompt table from a LJ Community, one hundred 100-word snapshots focusing on the Holmes/Watson relationship. Nonslash, AU or Canon, multiple POVs, and chronological time frame. Prompt #99 - Memory. Prompt #100 - Beginnings.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 100 - Words: 10,903 - Reviews: 875 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 1/2/2009 - Published: 6/2/2008 - Complete
A New Era by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Holmes, why didn't you tell me? :.Deathfic.:
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,857 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/1/2009 - Complete
Last Night at Baker Street by Tristan-the-Dreamer reviews
Nothing gold can stay.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 400 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 7 - Published: 12/2/2008 - Complete
On the Streets of Paris by KaizokuShojo reviews
Sequel to Brother. Holmes receives a case from Paris, but what he and Watson find when they arrive is hardly welcome--an old enemy is free, and has a bloodthirsty vendetta against the duo of Baker Street.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Suspense/Mystery - Chapters: 28 - Words: 57,460 - Reviews: 223 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 6/7/2008 - Published: 3/4/2008 - Complete
The Detective and His Boswell by Runa93 reviews
A FRIENDSHIP drabble regarding our favroite duo! Dont worry i'll update regularly! COMPLETE.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 40 - Words: 7,269 - Reviews: 194 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 9 - Updated: 3/29/2008 - Published: 2/9/2008 - Complete
Brother by KaizokuShojo reviews
When Mycroft is sick and Watson is in mortal danger, Sherlock Holmes must choose what is more important to him: his blood brother or his dearest friend.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 22 - Words: 29,323 - Reviews: 171 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 2/25/2008 - Published: 2/13/2008 - Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Mycroft H - Complete
That Elusive Quality by KCS reviews
Two oneshots, dealing with the aftermath of 3GAR. One each for H&W's respective POVs.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,609 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/19/2008 - Complete
The Day After the Night Before by Merlyn reviews
It's the day after Holmes's birthday and he's a little hungover.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,779 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 2/14/2007 - Published: 2/11/2007 - Complete
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Armchairs reviews
Very short character studies starting after the reunion, so post-post-Reichenbach. Eventual John/Sherlock, mostly fluff. THIS CHAPTER: 'I can do this', thinks John, looking. 'I really can.' Sherlock is changing a light bulb.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 1,701 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 6/15/2012 - Published: 5/19/2012 - John W., Sherlock H.
Calling
Why John decided to join the army.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 174 - Published: 6/11/2012 - John W.
Legacies reviews
FINAL CHAPTER FINALLY DONE! OMG! Watson and Holmes deal with his family. Drama ensues.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,194 - Reviews: 31 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 15 - Updated: 12/7/2009 - Published: 7/13/2009 - Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes
Near To The End reviews
A slashy sister to Ad Fin, though due to the lack of dangly bits I'd say it's kind of Slash Lite. Set the night before Reichenbach.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 351 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/31/2009 - Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson - Complete
The Change reviews
Series of snapshots of Holmes and Watson's friendship rebuilding after the Hiatus. I have an infinite number of ideas for this, so I will be reposting often. Double drabble sized little things.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 19 - Words: 6,822 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 6 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 7/13/2009 - Published: 4/14/2008
A Kind of Faith reviews
Just over a drabble but I didn't want to take away anything. Fluff and no dialogue.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 111 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 7/6/2009
Ad Fin reviews
is Latin for "near the end". Appropriate for a Final Problem fill-in. Prepare for fluff/angst shifts, swapping POV madness and shortish chapters, Monty-style. Rated T for violence that will surely come later, but that's cautionary.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 356 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/28/2009
A Flash In The Darkness reviews
Holmes has been shot in the shoulder and he's only ever going to be one man's patient. Fluff with a little angst and lots of POVs. COMPLETE.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 2,241 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 4 - Published: 6/26/2009 - Complete
Coaxing reviews
Holmes endeavours to make Watson adorn the summer morning he just wants him to wake up and come on a case . Is it in vain? Complete fluff.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 340 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/25/2009
Hayfever reviews
Pre-SIGN seasonal fic. Holmes is greatful for a doctor in the house. Fluff! Dedicated to Tristan-the-Dreamer because I quote myself in a conversation with her.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 502 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/21/2009 - Complete
Song For The Aged Detective reviews
Watson's written a poem to complain about Holmes' sleeping at mealtimes, and on his birthday no less. Rated K plus for a single curse.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 182 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/17/2009
Brandy reviews
221b appears to run on the stuff. Here our heroes indulge. Fluff.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 647 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 2 - Published: 6/15/2009
Insecurities reviews
There are some crimes that cannot be excused...
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 349 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 5/29/2009 - Complete
Loyalty reviews
Lestrade talks to his officers about Holmes whilst Watson is listening.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 495 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/28/2009
A Week Without Mrs Hudson reviews
Big Brother-like diary of Watson as he and Holmes struggle without their own mother hen..
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 399 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 5/28/2009 - Complete
Afraid reviews
Angst ridden post EMPT oneshot. An apology for being away so long. Could be read with slash goggles.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 220 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 1 - Published: 5/28/2009
The Letter reviews
I've been away sorry readers... Holmes writes the fateful letter at Reichenbach falls, but wishes he had his friend's picturesque language to help him.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 155 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 3 - Published: 5/28/2009
Sherlockian Pickups reviews
Okay. These are meant just to be a bit of fun, and *JOKINGLY* reference to a possible relationship between Holmes and Watson. But seriously, there isn't anything that would put non-slashers off. Just make them a little embarrassed.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 198 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 6 - Published: 6/11/2008 - Complete
Humming to Ourselves reviews
Watson's private habit is infectious...
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 256 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/7/2008 - Complete
Déjà Vu reviews
From the peculiar writer who brought you "Bare Feet", "Norbury", "Read It Aloud", "A Row" etc, here's a real fanfiction! Please read and review- Summary inside. Mystery, eh?
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 4,826 - Reviews: 35 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 4 - Updated: 4/1/2008 - Published: 3/17/2008
Brown reviews
Part of the drabble challeng KCS has been nagging us all to do- here is my offering.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 224 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 2 - Published: 3/31/2008 - Complete
NatureNurture reviews
Bit angsty, but don't you just love it? Watson patches Holmes up, just before Final Problem- and hints at the "attempts on Holmes' life" that Holmes talks about, though technically it isn't Canon in dates.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,072 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 2 - Published: 3/14/2008 - Complete
Lunch Money reviews
Watson is broke and his new friend lends him money for lunch. Fluffiness ensues. Set during STUD, before Watson works out what Holmes does for a living.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 875 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 11 - Published: 3/13/2008 - Complete
Bare Feet reviews
Fluff, utter fluff on my part. Holmes is running late one morning and Watson helps him out.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 571 - Reviews: 15 - Favs: 19 - Follows: 3 - Published: 3/12/2008 - Complete
My Limits reviews
Holmes finds the note Watson made during STUD in the fire. What does he make of it? Holmes' POV.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 487 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 5 - Published: 3/8/2008
Empty reviews
I know what you're thinking: ANOTHER Empty House one shot? Well I haven't done it yet. Anyway, It's when Holmes is explaining what he did, Holmes' POV.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 537 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 9 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/5/2008 - Complete
Norbury reviews
What happened if Watson actually did whisper Norbury? I couldn’t resist this challenge.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 560 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/5/2008 - Complete
Read it Aloud reviews
How many times has Holmes has Watson read things aloud? Explores the possibility of Holmes' eyes not being so sharp.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 378 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 6 - Published: 3/3/2008 - Complete
A Row reviews
Holmes has gone too far, and Watson has quite rightly blown a fuse. This is the morning after.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 466 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 8 - Published: 3/2/2008 - Complete
Lost reviews
Holmes and Watson go on a walk in Derbyshire and get lost. Funny, or at least it's supposed to be.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 496 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 3 - Published: 2/28/2008
Sleeping Sat Up reviews
Mild slash- Watson and Holmes talk all night. Oneshot.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 591 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/26/2008 - Complete
Indoor Shooting Practice reviews
Set after STUD, before SIGN. Ever wandered what Watson thought of the first time he saw Holmes do Indoor shooting practice? Oneshot.
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K - English - Humor/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 801 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 5 - Published: 2/12/2008 - Complete
Drawing a Blank reviews
On chapter of an old story I've realised I will never finish, but this seemed to stand as an angsty oneshot. *YAY*
Sherlock Holmes - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 779 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 1/16/2008 - Published: 1/13/2008 - Complete