I'm aware that not all of us here are into Doctor Who, but I feel I have to point out there is an episode back in series 7b that features its concept

I'm very, very sorry for not catching up earlier...But I've finally caught up, and I'll do my best not to take that much time to read and comment in the future.

Of ships, horses, and trains or How idioms can go wrong
 
This one is hilarious! Sherlock begging to watch Doctor Who? And George’s misunderstanding of what those films are?
“A cake of your choice.” Haha, so typical of Sherlock, that kind of line! That one as well… “You have always made it very clear that you are not gay and don’t want to share a bed with me." Tough.
I really liked the misunderstanding between the two of them, throughout the story…and quite glad that it was resolved in the end.
Nice touch the link to the hotel.
Now, as for the little quiz at the end, I wouldn’t even dare to guess because I don’t know anything when it comes to movies, but I thought that a nice touch as well.
Thank you, unknown author

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Body Snatchers
 
Very interesting start, brilliant descriptions, full of metaphors – oh I loved those!– and humour. I really liked how you described the consequences of Sherlock being bored.
I liked your idea of homeless people disappearing off the streets –and no one caring about that, apart from Bill, and Sherlock, obviously.
A shame that officials should know about it when someone “more important” disappeared as well.
And that car chase…! You had me gripping the edge of my set, there! Well done, unknown author for making this very visual J And for the accuracy of it –loved the details.
The snatchers, though…Harry Potter reference? I’m so lame at pop culture…
Sherlock impersonating posh people…I can so see him do that. And being better at anything Mycroft happens to do. Including golf. All this is so very in character!
That case…ghastly indeed…no wonder Sherlock and Mycroft are touched.
 
Thank you, dear unknown author, for such a detailed and eventful story

Of Christmas, love, and Lego dragons
 
Aww.
Yes, I know, it’s really not elaborate. But…aww
Such tenderness in this…quite a big sacrifice on Sherlock’s part (well, Christmas!), such acceptance on John’s –even though Sherlock’s a ‘bit not good’…such love on both their parts. Sweeeet.
Thank you, unknown author
 
Oratorio in D-death
 
This fic is bittersweet pretty much until the end…Nice. Another example of Sherlock’s love for John, of whom he’s willing to let go. Again.
I loved the snow-globe gift, so telling.
To be honest, I’m really glad there was no John-and-Mary-getting-married-again. That would have been too much to handle, if you consider the feelings it would have brought about. The mere idea of it was tough enough, and as such, I’m very pleased with the ending you gave to the story. New Year’s fireworks? Sherlock? Romancing John, isn’t he?
 
Thank you, unknown author
 
 

Last edited by Lilythiell (December 14, 2015 1:47 pm)

Hover Through The Fog

Wow, what an unusual fic! The Macbeth quote should have forewarned me that something a slightly magical was to come. Beautiful, beautiful style. And the constant change between different periods of time/ narrative levels without ever giving a definite, clear-cut explanation was fascinating. It really was if there was a fog that revealed some things while others were kept hidden. And using the shard of the mirror and the pocket watch as doors into the past, lovely idea. And the fulfillment of their love in there here and now, represented by 221B, and thereby them freeing themselves from the old tale, represented by the Sussex cottage, was wonderful. 

Thank you very much, dear unknown author, for this extraordinary read. 

Oratorio in D-death
 
I´m delighted that this year is so rich in Johnlock-coloured case fics and that this is another very skillfuly written, captivating fanfiction created in this style.
 
Althrough not overly long, this case-fic sports an interesting structure of two cases mixed together in an intriguing way and blended into a nice concoction with a Johnlock story. I very much enjoyed this composition of the tale because it made every moment of the story interesting. The music motive underlining the narrative was a good idea, personally, I had a slightly magical feeling from this story thanks to it.
 
Similarily, every character, but especially Sherlock and John, had a poignant, faithful, soul-stirring aura around themselves, from the introductionary scene of examination of the body, to a final tender scene of John´s and Sherlock´s beautiful reunion. Sherlock´s magnanimous nature almost brought me to tears, when he agreed to be John´s best man again, I nearly lost it (but in a good way). Very nostalgic and very lovely scene, indeed. Mary, althrough I don´t like her much in the show, was suprisingly engaging here, very cold-blooded and controlled, but also desperate enough to try to get rid of David. I even felt a bit sorry for her again here. Her method of murder was appropriately devilish, though. David, on the other hand, was a very convincing portrayal of a despicable, slimy, „banal“ evil that can be more harmful and cruel that the evil of the „masterminds“. I loved it that you were original enough to let him survive at the end.
 
And no one can praise that sweet, lovely Johnlocky ending enough. Just what I ordered for Christmas, thank you, dear author.

This is a thank you to all the Santa fic writers. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. You are creative and talented and amazing and brave

I haven't read very many of them yet, but I do plan to get through them all eventually, and to comment on each one even though I'm crap at it (I'm not very good at putting feelings into words! ) I do want to give my support and encouragement, and I know that commenting is the best way to do this

Oh, that raises a question for me as I am not participating in the Santa fic exchange as a writer; are the authors going to be revealed at the end, or do they choose whether or not to remain anon? Just wondering

BreathingIsBoring wrote:

If memory serves me correctly, Schmiezi will post the names of the authors at the end of the exchange on the Fic thread. 

Exactly.

I am so glad to hear that other forum members read our fics a s well.

Hover Through the Fog

Such a powerful fic. I love how the surreal element of it is never explained. The way the different realities are woven into each other is really impressive.

There are so many sentences in it that just sound great, like "The crackle of lightning and the steady pitter-patter of rain against the pavement announces the end of their suffocating winter."

And I loved the take on Mrs Hudson. She is a strong charecter indeed, and so important for the boys.

Thank you for sharing your fic with us, unknown author.
 

Jam tomorrow?

Wonderful, wonderful! Cooking, eating (sort of...) and Johnlock, spiced with the ghosts of former lovers and other romantic obstacles (*coughMarycough*) in a very intriguing blend of present and past. Wonderful characterisation of Sherlock's former crushes, the political fighter gave me a couple of good laughs while Victor is really heartbreaking... Love the end, when food is just not needed anymore.
Lovely application of the food-sex-metaphore.
Thank you, dear unknown author.
 

Jam Tomorrow?

So many elements in such a short story - wow! I like the frame with Sherlock cooking and remembering his past, his relationships with Victor and John, Redbeard, the drugs, his first love at primary school. And a thing I have never read before - VicLock that continues even after the events of series 3. You manage to depict a whole bittersweet love story in just a few paragraphs. And nice trick to make Victor beg for forgiveness and thereby having us guess if it might him after all and not John he is cooking for. 

And I had a good morning chuckle at "With a little luck, Sherlock would need the strength in his wrist for something completely different later on." 

Kudos and thank you for this lovely morning read, dear unknown author. 

BreathingIsBoring wrote:

I'm hesitant to comment, since omitting any story would potentially reveal which one was mine XD. I'll post individual comments when the exchange is over, but I would like to applaud everyone whose stories have been posted so far. I also am very glad to see how many of them have, at the very least, Johnlock undertones Your writing is superb this year! I blame the swiftly approaching break in the hiatus for our sudden influx of creativity, and I smell the Victorian!lock! I'm so glad to have been a part of this, and I can't wait to let you know what I thought about each of your stories. They're all so fantastic–especially considering the time commitment that went into sharing every carefully chosen word. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

I haven't had time to be on the forum at all the past few days, but I was also wondering about how to comment without revealing myself since I took part! I will absolutely comment on all the stories once we're done.