For bold and italics use: [ b ] and [ /b ] and [ i ]  and [ /i ] without the spaces.

With open office you don't have to save in .odt you can also save in .doc and that surely goes into the converter.

I don't exactly know what your problem is but when you convert, your converted file goes into downloads (at least it does to mine). It's the same name as your original file, but then with .html at the end. When you open it, you just see your text, with a slightly different formatting, but you don't see the html. That's fine, just use that text to copy paste into the bbcode converter and check whether the bold and italics work. 

I also volumteer for writing something for the two people who are now without a fic. 

Well, apparently I'm an idiot. I would like to send my story to the one it's meant for--- so, I'm going to post it to AO3, and send y'all a link. And I'm more than willing to send it via Open Office Doc to whomever. Off to bed. 

If there are no italics and stuff, just send me the document. I am also using open office and it worked out just fine. :-)

And thanks to everyone for your help offers and lovely words. <3

Jam tomorrow?
What a clever little story. Interesting to link everything to fook and cooking and use the cooking as a framing device. It's also really nice to read a johnlock story that isn't super sentimental; this feels more grown up and more IC in a way. Funny that Sherlock spent the whole story preparng a meal that no one ate. 

Play H for murder
What a great title! Sherlock 'deducing' Polonius' death made me laugh. And then you twisted it into a real muder! What a smart thing to do. Wonderful how you mislead us with the case and how Holmes' conclusion turns everything on its head again. Every turn was a new surprise, well done. It's also interesting how the real murder reflects the murder in the play, as Polonius was also killed by accident because Hamlet believed he was Claudius, the real murderer. 
Surely the 'close friendship' is more a friends with benefits situation.  Also a very original take on johnlock.

One thing I liked about Play H for Murder was its length. We've had some good long stories this month, don't get me wrong, but it was nice to take a break with something shorter.

Despite not being a Johnlocker, I couldn't help but find the leadup to that kiss sweet.

The case in this one was also creative.

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Play H for Murder

Wow, that was a Special/Hamlet inspired story! Clever how you use the real murder in the play that should be a fake murder but is revealed to be a real one. And the end is quite tragic, poor Samuel. I really hope he will be treated mercifully by the authorities. Also kudos for the Agatha Christie like idea of assembling the suspects in the theatre. 

As for the Johnlock aspect - nice touch to show them in an established albeit secret relationship. We get little hints like the "activity", the use of first names and the casual way of sharing a bed. And of course the sudden and unexpected declaration of love. 

A lovely read, dear unknown author, that brought back lovely memories of Barbican in September. 

Play H for murder.

I loved Holmes' commentary on the play. I always think it's fun if Sherlock comments on popular culture. And of course he would be excited when there's an actual murder on-stage. The accident that incited the crime was a chilling reminder of morals in that world, and sadly ours as well. All in all a truly excellent fic.

Hover through the fog.

What a beautifully crafted fic. It reads more like poetry than prose. Very atmospheric throughout.

Play H for Murder

Thank you, thank you, unknown author for this present! I really loved the setting of the case -theatre? Hamlet? Oh my dear
Let me reassure you about the points you've chosen from my list : you did marvelously well.
I am absolutely not surprised that Sherlock would not know of Hamlet -too trivial, like you said. Might also be a bit of boycott on Sherlock's part -another genius? Unthinkable!
The case you've offered here was really original, I liked it very much - the fact that the murderer had no idea that he was about to commit murder, and the whole reason behind it...simple and elegant.
I also liked that you chose to concentrate on the case in the theatre, in the play  (I don't think I will recover any time soon, it is really perfect) rather than other aspects -but that were referred to often enough so as not to be forgotten.
Thank you, unknown author, for an original Victorian murder case in Hamlet.
*faints*

 

Jam tomorrow?

What a clever explanation to Sherlock's cooking -John must hold a very special place indeed if he cooks for him! I have to admit though, that when you started talking about the cauliflower being Victor's favourite, to have been scared he was cooking for Victor and not John -although I don't have anything against Victor, I cannot envision Serlock in a relationship with anyone else. And I believed that until we knew who climbed up the stairs and knocked on the door.
Oh, that line, that hopeful, naughty line...one thing's certain, I will never see mousse au chocolate in quite the same way

Thank you, unknown author, for a nice reading experience -that wetted my appetite

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