Fic rec: Numina

[brighteyed-jill.livejournal.com]

Title: Numina
Author: thisprettywren
Pairing: John/Sherlock
Length: 10,000
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: BDSM, knifeplay, breathplay, self-destructive behaviour, general darkness
Verse: Sherlock BBC
Author's summary: John's never really been one to shy away from responsibility, but some are easier than others.
Reccer's comments: This immensely satisfying tale explores the actions of a very brave John Watson as he figures out a way to give Sherlock exactly what he needs. The power dynamics in their relationship are perhaps more subtle than the typical BDSM, and it’s fascinating to watch the thought process as they both discover things they hadn’t known about the other. Although the mood here is very dark, there’s a deep level of love and trust; I was on the edge of my seat for the whole second part.

Numina are the spirits, divine powers, or guiding principles presiding over a thing or place.

What John was coming to understand was something that had eluded even the great Sherlock Holmes: that Sherlock—arrogant Sherlock, who always thought himself in charge—belonged to John.

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Comments

[sussexdowns.livejournal.com]

You had me at thisprettywren. Then I saw "knifeplay" and never looked back. A+ REC ♥

[brighteyed-jill.livejournal.com]

Heehee! Gather enough awesome elements in one rec, and there's no way to go wrong!