What He Likes
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"The first time Irene Adler saw Sherlock Holmes lying supine and vulnerable on her bed, it was completely different than she would have ever imagined."
Six months post-Reichenbach, Sherlock approaches Irene with an unusual job offer: he wants to shoot up, and he needs someone to mind him. But can Irene remain detached whilst Sherlock gives into his desire? A dark and frank character study of Sherlock, Irene, and everything between them.
This is the first in a series of 5 short stories about Sherlock and Irene's encounters that can be read separately, but work best together.
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- Part 1 of What He Likes
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"He wasn't awkward now. In fact he seemed confident. Almost a little charming, even. At the hiccup in her treacherous heartbeat, a small part of Irene longed for the days of awkward. At least that was simple."
Sherlock hires Irene to watch his back as he field tests potent purified cocaine as a social lubricant. But when an uninhibited Sherlock heads to a beachside bar and begins chatting with some women, they encounter some unforeseen dangers of his new state of mind.
The second in a series of stories about Sherlock's encounters with Irene while tracking down Moriarty's network. Can be read alone or with the series.
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- Part 2 of What He Likes
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"I've required different things thus far, but I'm curious. Show me what it is you do. Treat me like any other client. Perhaps I do want to try another experiment."
On a visit to Irene whilst tracking down Moriarty's network, Sherlock has several unusual requests that will lead them into dangerous, dark territory. And they may not be able to go back. Soul-crushing angst ahead. You've been warned.
This can be read alone or as part of a series about Sherlock visiting Irene on different occasions during his time away.
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- Part 3 of What He Likes
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It's the one year anniversary of Sherlock's death, and he heads to Irene's to 'celebrate', bringing all of his drugs and demons with him. Angst and other things ensue.
The fourth in a series of five short stories about Sherlock's encounters with Irene whilst tracking down Moriarty's network. Can be read alone or with the series.
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- Part 4 of What He Likes
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"And if I'd paid you to mind the door whilst I shot myself in the head, would you have done that, too?"
After a year and a half of tracking down Moriarty's network, Sherlock is finally ready to return to London. But Irene won't let him go without confronting him about his addiction, the pain she's caused him, and their feelings for one another. Sherlock isn't about to make this easy on her.
The fifth and final story in a series about Irene minding Sherlock whilst he shoots up and tracks down Moriarty's network. Can be read alone, but delivers maximum angst in context.
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- Part 5 of What He Likes