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Canon Story: The Adventure of the Devil's Foot
Title: Edge
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: PG-13

It is a blessing that the river flow of years has eroded some of the details from my memory. What remains is sharper than ever though, honed to a fine scalpel's edge that slices me open again every time -- Holmes’ face, twisting in agony as he silently screams, and the only sane thought left in my mind: SAVE HIM.

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Author's note: A while back I wrote an alternate pitch black ending for this story called The Weapon of Choice, if you might be interested in that sort of thing...

Canon Story: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
Title: Sworn
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: violence and injury
Author's Notes: Written for 60 for 60 at sherlock60. Come read and write with us!


It is in his hands one can see Watson’s true nature. His finger pulls the trigger, eliminating the threat with one shot. His palm presses the kidnapper’s gaping wound while his other hand reaches for gauze and anesthetic. Watson’s hands save lives, good or evil, deserved or not. All life is life, and the doctor is sworn to protect it.

Canon Story: The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
Title: Recollection
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: memories of war
Author's Notes: Two again this week. I seem to end up with two for weeks I find challenging. I start writing one, am not enormously enthused about it, start another, am not enraptured by that one either. So then I end up with two, neither of which is completely satisfying for me. But there are some decent qualities to both, so here they are.


I can see it in his eyes; he is thinking of the war. In his mind, he is there, hands caked in blood and sand, struggling mightily against desperate odds to save as many shattered lives as he can.

Watson never speaks of it. With me, he doesn't need to. Perhaps that helps explain why he remains by my side.

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Canon Story: The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
Title: Furnace
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: PG

"What is the meaning of it, Watson? What object is served by this circle of misery and violence and fear?”

I wanted to tell him. I wanted to explain that it’s love that drives men mad. Love that makes men miserable and joyous. Love that inspires violence, fear, passion, devotion. The furnace of souls burns hot for all but himself.

This week in 60 for 60, we are writing 60 word ficlets about the Arthur Conan Doyle canon story, The Boscombe Valley Mystery. An open and shut case is anything but when a man is murdered at the edge of the water of Boscombe Pool.

Find more terrific, varied fics at our brand new comm, sherlock60 and join in with your own! Read the story and write 60 words. It's easy and fun!

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Canon Story: The Boscombe Valley Mystery
Title: Paddington Station
Author: spacemutineer
Rating: G

Holmes paced the length of the platform again, scanning every inch of it for any sign. Nothing.

He’s not coming.

But why would he, after all? Burgeoning practice, young bride... a normal life. What room was left for an eccentric detective friend and his macabre adventures?

None. And you knew that. This is how you always knew it would end.

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Next week on 60 for 60: The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans. When the plans for an important new submarine go missing and a dead body turns up instead, our heroes are called into action by the only man smarter than Sherlock Holmes himself: his brother.

Hi, everyone! 60 for 60 continues along swiftly into its 4th week. Unsure of what 60 for 60 is? It's simple! Check it out and join us! This week, we got seven very different, all very interesting entries for The Adventure of Black Peter, and links can be found below.

What does everybody think of the current format, collecting links to everyone's individual pieces? There has been some interest in a master post with the text of all the entries. That sounds good, but I would need to make sure every author is okay with that -- I don't want anyone to be upset about reposting their material. Another option would be our own comm to post our entries to. Is that something you all would prefer? Please let me know what you think! Thanks everyone, and happy writing!

60 for 60 takes on The Adventure of Black Peter, by author:
flawedamythyst
leone
methylviolet10b
sabrinaphynn
shouldboverthis
spacemutineer
tweedisgood

We're on to The Adventure of the Blanched Soldier this week. We have a big bunch of entries already -- invite your friends!

This week in 60 for 60, we are writing 60 word ficlets about the Arthur Conan Doyle canon story, The Adventure of Black Peter. When a notoriously dangerous whaler is murdered violently at his home, there's no obvious villain to be found, even if everyone who knew him wanted him gone. The young inspector on the case knows there can be only one man to consult.

If you've never joined us, we'd love to have you! You can learn more here (including the schedule), but the basics are easy: read the story, then write a 60 word ficlet inspired by it. That's it! It's fun, it's quick and you'll love reading both the wonderful classic canon and the terrific variety of fic we all come up with. Come have fun with us! My own entry for the week is below. As always, just let me know you've written a story, and I'll add a link. Thanks, everyone!

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60 for 60: Week 3: Black Peter

Now, with his sleeves rolled up his arms, Holmes got to work. The first two wounds were somewhat shallow and tentative as he made his considerations. Anatomy, physics. Force. Mass times... acceleration. For the third blow, he reared back, and with all of his might plunged the harpoon as deeply into the dead body dangling before him as he could.

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Don't miss the other takes on The Adventure of Black Peter by these fabulous authors:
methylviolet10b
flawedamythyst
tweedisgood
sabrinaphynn
leone
shouldboverthis

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Next week on 60 for 60: from The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, The Blanched Soldier. One of the rare stories narrated by Holmes himself! A pair of soldiers are as close as friends can be until one of them is injured -- then disappears during his convalescence. His friend embarks on a dedicated quest to find him, wherever he is now and whatever it takes.

Welcome to week two of 60 for 60! Every Sunday, methylviolet10b and I will each be posting on our journals a small ficlet of either 60 words or a single sentence inspired by one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic canon Sherlock Holmes cases. We hope you’ll read along with us and join in the fun yourself with a miniature story of your own!

Today’s adventure is The Beryl Coronet, in which a great treasure of the Empire is put into grave danger and only Sherlock Holmes is up to the task of preventing certain disaster. If you’ve never read it, please check it out and then maybe try your hand at a small ficlet inspired by it! Join us on our little adventure, won’t you? You can find more information here.

Don't miss the other excellent entries for The Beryl Coronet from these authors:
flawedamythyst
leone
methylviolet10b
sabrinaphynn
shouldboverthis


My own entry for this week is below, and any others I hear about, I will add links for. Please drop me a line if you decide to jump in too. Come along, the water’s fine!

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60 for 60: Week 2: The Beryl Coronet

An offer to split the meager roast beef sandwich in Holmes’ pocket was all it took to get the hungry valet’s tongue wagging, in more ways than one. The detective listened as the man chewed and chattered, gossiping about his employer between bites.

Gentlemen often require alcohol to lubricate conversation. For workmen, just a little meat and bread can do.

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Next week on 60 for 60: from The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Black Peter. A notoriously dangerous man of the sea dies in an act of savage violence. No one is sad to see him go, but who could have possibly done the deed?

Welcome to the first week of 60 for 60! Every Sunday, methylviolet10b and I will each be posting on our journals a small ficlet of either 60 words or a single sentence inspired by one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic canon Sherlock Holmes cases. We hope you’ll read along with us and join in the fun yourself with a miniature story of your own!

Today’s adventure is The Abbey Grange, a tale of heartfelt passion, well-hidden secrets, and devoted loyalty in the face of great risk. If you’ve never read it, please check it out and then maybe try your hand at a small fic inspired by it! Join us on our little adventure, won’t you? You can find more information here.

My own entry for this week is below, and don't miss there other great entries:

60for60 takes on The Abbey Grange by author:
flawedamythyst
leone (also with 900 word expansion!)
methylviolet10b
sabrinaphynn
shouldboverthis

Any others I hear about, I will add links for. Please drop me a line if you decide to jump in too. Come along, the water’s fine!

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60 for 60: Week 1: The Abbey Grange

"You have heard the evidence. Do you find the prisoner guilty or not guilty?"

The British jury tensed; this responsibility was sudden and sobering. He straightened his back, tucked his hands behind him and looked Captain Crocker over with care. The man was worn through completely by powerful love and concern. Watson rendered his decision quickly.

"Not guilty, my lord."

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Next week on 60 for 60: from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Beryl Coronet. A precious national treasure finds its way into danger and a man discovers even his beloved family may not be worthy of his trust. Who can he turn to but the Great Detective?