221b_recs | Fic Rec: Under Control

Title: Under Control
Author:

rotaryphones
Pairing: Sherlock/John
Length: 22,000
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Moments of dubcon and possibly PTSD related themes, general warnings for kinky sex involving D/s and hypnosis
Verse: Sherlock BBC
Author's summary: “You know John, I could hypnotize you if you really want." What followed was an arrangement that John never thought he would be lucky enough to find, and never insane enough to accept.
Reccer's comments: I love stories where kink is used to reveal character insights. This is a taut, sensual look at John’s mind-control kink, and the consequences thereof. Sherlock’s very in-character response was delightful to watch, and

rotaryphones kept me (and John) guessing at how far the game might go. There are several intense moments that had me on the edge of my seat, and I definitely stayed up past my bedtime to finish this: truly my seal of approval for a story of this length.

“Wonderful,” Sherlock was saying. “You’ve been so good and cooperative. You like the way that makes you feel, don’t you?”

“Yes,” John whispered, basking in the praise. He felt warm and comfortable and obedient, ready and open to whatever came next.

“Then I think you deserve a reward. Would you like that? Something to make you feel even better than you do now?”