SailOnSilvergirlhide bio
 Author has written 18 stories for Sherlock. I'm new to fanfic but am a pro writer (TV in the past; mostly medical writing and research today; also working on a stage play). Love BBC Sherlock, NCIS, West Wing, Hill Street Blues, not to mention those guys named Shakespeare, Sir Thomas Stoppard, and Peter Shaffer. Lots of Brits there. And, of course, Margaret Wander Bonanno -- American writer of great SF and mainstream. Can you tell I like drama? I've also got a silly side and tend to speak in one-liners. |
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Ex Files by sevenpercent reviews
a collection of short ficlits that cover aspects of Sherlock's world. Not in chronological order, nor linked, but together adding up. Expel now up.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 54 - Words: 151,991 - Reviews: 521 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 95 - Updated: 7/4/2018 - Published: 10/26/2012 - Sherlock H., John W.
2007 by sevenpercent reviews
Sherlock loses his mind. Mycroft loses control. It's 2007, and the Holmes brothers must come to terms with their demons – and each other. A prequel to the "On Pins and Needles" series, but can also be read as a standalone piece.
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Angst/Family - Chapters: 29 - Words: 158,161 - Reviews: 71 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 9/23/2017 - Published: 6/22/2017 - Sherlock H., Mycroft H. - Complete
On the Rack by sevenpercent reviews
The co-authored sequel to J Baillier's "The Breaking Wheel" on Ao3, in which Sherlock goes to rehab, starts scraping his life back together, attempts to solve a case, and tries to make sense of what it actually means to be in a relationship.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 56 - Words: 298,676 - Reviews: 136 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 5/11/2017 - Published: 11/6/2016
101 Ways To Nearly Kill John Watson by johnsarmylady reviews
Welcome to a series of stories of varying length, each one telling of a near death experience for poor John Watson. This collection was inspired by a challenge from the lovely Ennui Enigma. It may not update often so it will take a while to complete. As with my previous collection there may be some slash, but each story will be flagged. Rated M for violence, gore and some slash
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 44,985 - Reviews: 439 - Favs: 215 - Follows: 297 - Updated: 5/10/2016 - Published: 5/8/2013 - Sherlock H., John W.
Express- An Ex Files Special by sevenpercent reviews
Post return, pre So3, Sherlock and those he cares for are challenged to put into words what they think about each other. Revelations and misunderstandings result in equal measure, with some resolutions, too.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 41,927 - Reviews: 105 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 19 - Updated: 2/27/2016 - Published: 4/20/2015 - Sherlock H., John W., DI Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson
Magpie: One for Sorrow by sevenpercent reviews
"I'm fine." Pre-So3, Sherlock's mental health crumbles while those brave enough to call themselves friends and family struggle to help him back. Being part of the cause rather than the solution, John has to come to terms with his own problems before he can help. (Follows on from Devonshire Squires, but will stand alone)
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 23 - Words: 77,061 - Reviews: 245 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 52 - Updated: 6/5/2015 - Published: 2/24/2015 - Complete
Devonshire Squires by sevenpercent reviews
Post TEH/Pre So3, John and Sherlock are struggling to rebuild bridges, when a demanding case challenges both of their assumptions about what happened to the other one during the hiatus. Lestrade tries to play peacemaker, but Mycroft's meddling is counter-productive. Follows on from A Pocketful of Rye in Got My Eye on You, but easily stands alone
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Mystery - Chapters: 36 - Words: 89,455 - Reviews: 411 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 2/20/2015 - Published: 11/16/2014 - Sherlock H., John W., DI Lestrade
Indelible Words by rubespeanut reviews
Loneliness was beautiful, extraordinary and perfect. Loneliness was everything Sherlock strived for. Until, that is, he met John Watson.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 26 - Words: 17,091 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 2/1/2015 - Published: 8/15/2013 - Sherlock H., John W.
Empathy by Blind Author reviews
John is an empath. Which isn't nearly as much fun as it sounds. Most of the time, it's not even useful. Sherlock/John, disregards Season 3.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Fantasy - Chapters: 4 - Words: 37,358 - Reviews: 97 - Favs: 987 - Follows: 235 - Published: 11/28/2014 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Still Talking When You're Not There by sevenpercent reviews
Conversations between Sherlock and John after the Fall, before the Return. Multi-chapter- expect the full range- angst, friendship, humour, sadness. A dialogue of the mind. If you like these, read Talking When You're Not There and Talking When You're Not There- Revisited, both one-shots.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 26,594 - Reviews: 132 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 39 - Updated: 6/21/2014 - Published: 1/26/2013 - Sherlock H., John W.
Shadow by MapleleafCameo reviews
Invaders from an alternate universe, another dimension, beings called Shadows have humanity fighting for their own survival. John, captured by the Shadows, has more to fight for more than he originally thought. Rated M. Eventual Johnlock. Now complete! Chapter 11 For All That I Hold In My Heart *Review contain spoilers*
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Supernatural/Suspense - Chapters: 11 - Words: 42,066 - Reviews: 155 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 3/9/2014 - Published: 4/14/2013 - John W., Sherlock H., Molly Hooper, DI Lestrade - Complete
Performance in a Leading Role by MadLori reviews
AU. Sherlock Holmes is an Oscar winning actor in a career slump, John Watson is an Everyman actor trapped in date movies. When they are cast as a gay couple in a new film, will they surprise each other? Will their on-screen romance become reality?
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 166,487 - Reviews: 1948 - Favs: 5,195 - Follows: 1,269 - Updated: 2/20/2014 - Published: 1/4/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Killing Ground by johnsarmylady reviews
An old adversary of Mycroft's is determined to take revenge on the Holmes brothers, and it falls to John - with a little help from some old friends - to prevent London from becoming a madman's killing ground once more. Rated T for language and possible violence.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 11 - Words: 37,114 - Reviews: 146 - Favs: 143 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 10/27/2013 - Published: 2/12/2013 - John W., Mycroft H. - Complete
Musgrave Blaze by sevenpercent reviews
Mixing ACD canon, Sherlock and John are drawn to the rolling hills of Gloucestershire to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a horse, the death of its trainer, and the theft of a three-day eventing trophy from Musgrave Hall. Multi-chapter case fic that brings back some old memories for both men.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Angst - Chapters: 28 - Words: 67,128 - Reviews: 252 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 38 - Updated: 8/11/2013 - Published: 7/8/2013 - Sherlock H., John W., Mycroft H. - Complete
Crossfire by sevenpercent reviews
Set just before the SiB, Sherlock is back, but still recovering from rehab. John's trying to enforce the rules, and Mycroft is being devious, as the three of them try to take on Moriarty and Irene, who have ideas of their own. Let The Battle Commence! (Sequel to Collateral Damage and Side-lined, but will stand alone)
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 33 - Words: 73,745 - Reviews: 184 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 46 - Updated: 3/28/2013 - Published: 2/9/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Celestial Bodies Suite by MapleleafCameo reviews
They speak of a door closing and a window opening. They sing of divine intervention. They pronounce that invisible strings connect us all and gravity pulls at our feet. They declare we are all separated by six degrees. They say a lot of things. Johnlock/Slash Rated M. Now complete.
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 18 - Words: 22,957 - Reviews: 146 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 2/14/2013 - Published: 12/2/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Side-lined by sevenpercent reviews
Sequel to Collateral Damage. Sherlock is in Rehab; John is trying to stop him from bouncing off the walls, as Mycroft goes hunting for Moriarty. Pre Scandal in Belgravia, but doing much to explain the subtext running through that episode.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Angst - Chapters: 27 - Words: 43,907 - Reviews: 231 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 2/9/2013 - Published: 11/12/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Collateral Damage by sevenpercent reviews
Between TGG and TSiB, both Sherlock and John have to deal with the collateral emotional damage that comes after Moriarty's pool-side revelation that their relationship was a weakness that could, and would, be exploited. 25 chapters/Now complete!
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 26 - Words: 52,294 - Reviews: 224 - Favs: 124 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 2/9/2013 - Published: 10/4/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Given In Evidence by verityburns reviews
Coming back from the dead can be a complicated business. With a new case on the horizon, rebuilding a life is one thing... rebuilding a friendship quite another. For Sherlock and John, things may never be just the same... Slash.
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Romance/Crime - Chapters: 19 - Words: 101,640 - Reviews: 1682 - Favs: 2,055 - Follows: 1,116 - Updated: 10/1/2012 - Published: 2/13/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Talking When You're Not There by sevenpercent reviews
Set after the Scandal in Belgravia, Sherlock explains his relationship to John , as seen from the point of view of someone who is not only a genius, but also somewhere on the Autistic Spectrum and just a bit sociopathic. No Slash; John's POV.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,131 - Reviews: 62 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 24 - Published: 9/30/2012 - Sherlock H., John W.
When Your Belly's in the Trench by Morgan Stuart reviews
The next time that door opens, John Watson will kill the person on the other side.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,049 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 513 - Follows: 71 - Published: 6/28/2012 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
I Would Understand by Morgan Stuart reviews
Is there another jumper on the roof of St Bart's?
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Angst/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,412 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 12 - Published: 5/31/2012 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
Very Good Indeed by StillWaters1 reviews
John Watson was a doctor, trained to observe details; a fact Sherlock had never been more aware of than when a drugged John's lifesaving instructions were based on an unlabeled syringe and an unconscious murder suspect's body.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,531 - Reviews: 113 - Favs: 1,416 - Follows: 193 - Published: 5/7/2012 - John W., Sherlock H. - Complete
There in the Shadows by Morgan Stuart reviews
After "the fall," an attack on Lestrade proves that Sherlock's friends aren't as alone as they thought.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,032 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 153 - Follows: 14 - Published: 2/12/2012 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
I'll Live to See Another Day by Morgan Stuart reviews
"This," she said with conviction, "was not supposed to happen." NOTE: This story takes place during events in the second-series Sherlock episode "A Scandal in Belgravia."
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,705 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 34 - Follows: 3 - Published: 1/2/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Evening Falls So Hard by Morgan Stuart reviews
From a bridge, John takes in the view of life after Sherlock.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 334 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/16/2011 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
Sentry Duty by Morgan Stuart reviews
Standing by Sherlock and John may cost Lestrade what he holds most dear. Who will stand by Lestrade? NOTE: This is part of the Sofie Series, a sequel to "Mouth of Babes" and "Facing Forward."
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,545 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 207 - Follows: 13 - Published: 8/6/2011 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
Your Friends Closer by Morgan Stuart reviews
Caught up in the whirlwind of Sherlock's life, John had become allied with Lestrade, but not exactly acquainted with the man. It took Moriarty to teach him what he really needed to know about the detective inspector.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,887 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 123 - Follows: 17 - Published: 5/23/2011 - John W., DI Lestrade - Complete
The Heart In The Whole by verityburns reviews
Events after 'The Great Game' leave Sherlock dependent on his best friend and colleague. But John has a secret of his own... Hurt/Comfort, Romance. Slash. Now with PODFIC!
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 105,095 - Reviews: 1968 - Favs: 4,049 - Follows: 993 - Updated: 5/14/2011 - Published: 10/29/2010 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Facing Forward by Morgan Stuart reviews
While John and Sherlock watch Sofie, someone else watches Lestrade. NOTE: This is a direct sequel to "Mouth of Babes" and includes an original character first introduced in that story.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,349 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 195 - Follows: 17 - Published: 5/13/2011 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
The Shadow Boys Are Breaking by Morgan Stuart reviews
When Sherlock and John broke that morning, Lestrade picked up the pieces. Now who would pick up the pieces of Lestrade?
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,960 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 120 - Follows: 8 - Published: 4/27/2011 - DI Lestrade, Mrs. Hudson
Alone On the Water by MadLori reviews
Sherlock is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Warning: angst like whoa.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,210 - Reviews: 5589 - Favs: 12,937 - Follows: 1,730 - Published: 4/17/2011 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Not Dying Today by Morgan Stuart reviews
The first and only time John saw Sherlock and Anderson work well as a team without complaint, they were performing CPR on Lestrade.
Sherlock - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,756 - Reviews: 73 - Favs: 465 - Follows: 55 - Published: 4/17/2011 - DI Lestrade, John W. - Complete
Mouth of Babes by Morgan Stuart reviews
Several weeks after the explosion at the pool following "The Great Game" episode, Lestrade visits the recuperating Sherlock and John at 221B Baker Street. He brings case files and food... and a visitor in tow.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,495 - Reviews: 80 - Favs: 535 - Follows: 48 - Published: 3/12/2011 - Sherlock H., DI Lestrade - Complete
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He Is Different, This One reviews
How would the Serbian interrogation go if his captors knew that Sherlock was neuroatypical and had synaesthesia? This is an alternate version of the scene from "The Empty Hearse." A few lines of dialogue is taken directly from "The Empty Hearse"; the rest is by this author.
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,831 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 1 - Published: 4/18 - Complete
First Blush reviews
Sherlock knows who the murderer is, but proving it leads to close contact with the predatory killer.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,957 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 3 - Published: 2/14/2019
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered reviews
From the song of the same name. These are one-shots; each chapter has two stories, one from Sherlock's point of view, one from John's. (OK, there's a bonus one for "Bewildered".) This is a birthday gift to sevenpercent. With tons of thanks to J Baillier for the hand-holding and beta-ing. Thanks to the rest of the Coven for their encouragement.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Drama/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,316 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 1/11/2018 - Published: 1/7/2018 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
A Tilt of the Head reviews
Ever since this now-famous Pool Scene aired, I've been fascinated by two small, very similar gestures made by the characters/actors. They've been mentioned briefly in transcripts (thank you, Ariane DeVere) and fics, but never to my knowledge explored in depth. This is a tip of the hat to StillWaters1, the master of stories that she dubbed "blink and you'll miss them" moments.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 692 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 4 - Published: 5/27/2015 - Sherlock H. - Complete
After Effects reviews
On the anniversary of the Magnussen incident, here are two missing scenes following the death of CAM. These are an early birthday present for sevenpercent, who is a onehundredpercent friend. With special thanks to the wonderful beta work done by ThesallyMc, who pushed me to be better.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,168 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 8 - Updated: 12/26/2014 - Published: 12/25/2014 - Sherlock H., John W., Mycroft H. - Complete
Marking Time reviews
It's Sherlock's first post-reunion birthday. Will John's desire to celebrate the day disturb the uneasy peace between them? Written as an early birthday present for the brilliant sevenpercent—posted early because I'm paranoid that it might contradict something in today's airing of "The Empty Hearse."
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,019 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Published: 1/1/2014 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Aftermath reviews
John is injured, Sherlock repentant, and Lestrade caretaker of the aftermath. A 221b belated Happy Birthday to the wonderful Jack63kids, with a thank you to JohnsArmyLady for the words "alabaster," "peace," and "universal". That conjured up images of Johnlock and Christmas, so I decided to challenge myself by going in a different direction. (Word says it's 221; honest.)
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 227 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 12/20/2013 - Sherlock H., DI Lestrade, John W.
Open to Suggestion reviews
John has yet another skill that Sherlock was unaware of. Can it help Sherlock solve a case? Can it help save Sherlock's life? Two chapters.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 3,208 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 77 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 11/4/2013 - Published: 10/30/2013 - Sherlock H., John W., DI Lestrade - Complete
Under Stress reviews
Sherlock and John take cover in the scant protection of a shadowy doorway. The situation looks grim, but all is not as it appears.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 849 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/14/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Heart in Hiding reviews
Post-Reichenbach 221b reunion story. A/N - Yeah, it's been done, but I filled my own challenge to do it without dialogue. From what we've heard, this ain't exactly S3-01 compliant, but what the hey… Thanks and apologies to poet extraordinaire Gerard Manley Hopkins for the title of this decidedly non- religious story. Still fighting the word count: MS Word says 221; FF says 223.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 223 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 2 - Published: 8/22/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
The Absence of His Presence reviews
221b Post Reichenbach. It had been a good day - John hadn't thought of Sherlock once. But reminders come when they're least expected. A/N-MS Word swears this is 221 words; FF seems to think it's 229. I'm siding with Word.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 229 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 2 - Published: 8/22/2013 - John W. - Complete
Disagreements reviews
Sherlock is an expert rider but hasn't ridden a horse in twenty years. Will he still be able to communicate with the horse? These two one-shots are based on sevenpercent's wonderful, "Musgrave Blaze."
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,258 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 4 - Published: 7/16/2013 - Complete
Surprise! reviews
It's Sherlock's birthday. Will John honour his wishes? Johnlock.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,138 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/12/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
A Study in Clichés reviews
A plotless ficlet based on fanfic clichés. Hilarity ensues. Because even the best writers sometimes succumb to the call of the cliché. This is a failed 221B because there were just too many clichés.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 504 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 5 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/15/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
The Broken Chain reviews
Post-Reichenbach. One week after Sherlock's return, John is on the roof of St. Bart's. Can the broken chain of their friendship/relationship be mended?
Sherlock - Rated: M - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,851 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 1/22/2013 - Published: 1/19/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
Healing Touch reviews
Sometimes Sherlock wanted help but he didn't know what he needed; he knew John would. H/C, almost a sickfic.
Sherlock - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,530 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 9 - Published: 1/13/2013 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
The Qi of Hate and Love reviews
When an ex-con is intent on killing the three witnesses who testified against him, will Sherlock and John (and Mycroft and Lestrade) be able to stop him? The stakes are high - one of the witnesses is a Major Character.
Sherlock - Rated: T - English - Crime/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 8 - Words: 22,502 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 149 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 10/21/2012 - Published: 10/6/2012 - Sherlock H., John W. - Complete
