Subliminal by Speranza (Teen and Up)

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Fandom: Sherlock Holmes
Pairing:Sherlock Holmes/John Watson
Length: 2,591
Author on LJ: cesperanza
Author Website: Speranza at A03, main fanfic site and tumblr
Summary: It's as if he's got a loaded gun lying about.

Why this must be read: Author shows just how well you can mix an original style and case into a fast paced short fic: the mystery of a playwright fearing assassination is deduced and resolved without Sherlock leaving the consulting room.  Best parts are how Sherlocks' observations are incorporated into the storytelling, plus the subtle laughs at pretentious artists.

Note on formatting/slash: There are numbers for notes throughout the fic, each note offers a glimpse of Sherlock POV.You can read the fic two ways – as with any footnoted work - casefic first then Sherlocks' view in the notes after, or each note as you go. FYI if it makes any difference to your reading preference, the main text is pretty gen casefic, the notes are where it shifts into Johnlock with a few lines of teen+/slash content.

Subliminal

Comments

[unbelievable2.livejournal.com]

Oh, I missed this one of Francesca's. excellent! Thank you for this rec!

[pennysdreadful.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked, it's a favorite of theirs for me.