The Gloria Scott: The Curious Incident

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Canon Story: The Gloria Scott
Rating: G

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If not for a dog bite, what might Holmes have become? Had Holmes become anything other than the world’s only consulting detective, would I never have made his acquaintance?

Ah, he has grasped the significance straight away. Singular man. I don’t know, my dear Watson, but I am grateful not to have found out. Clever old dog, he thought fondly.

Comments

[hisietari.livejournal.com]

What a curious incident of a dog at lunchtime. ;)

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

hee!

I'm actually dealing with Silver Blaze in my current fic, and the connection hadn't even occurred to me. Clearly I have found my calling. :-)

[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

This is your first post here, right? We're excited you've joined us! I'm the mod here, so please let me know if you need anything.

I love thinking about how that one random moment changed Holmes' life and how things could have been vastly different. I wonder what he might have done otherwise... Makes me want to write an AU (or two). Good work!

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

It is, thanks! I'm happy to be on board for the second round and really excited about the Granada watchalong as I haven't seen them before.

Hm. An AU which still involves Holmes ending up encountering Watson in a completely different manner - now that would be really interesting! Oh dear, adding to the list of plot bunnies...

Sunday, 19 August 2012

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[bwblack.livejournal.com]

I always love when seemingly random things become very important linchpins in peoples lives and while I believe if something is truly your passion a thousand paths will lead you where you need to be, I like the identification in this story and your pointing out of this one tiny insignificant thing the bite that led to all that will be Sherlock Holmes. Lovely.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! It was interesting to imagine Holmes's life boiled down to that one moment as it might relate to his relationship with Watson.

[methylviolet10b]

I love how you speculate on the long-term effects of that random chance here. Nice!

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I'm focused on Holmes and Watson revolving around each other - and there are so many places to start! Especially when you have only 60 words to work with...

[hardboiledbaby]

Oh, love this! Thanks for sharing :)

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Thank you for loving it and letting me know!

[debriswoman]

Neatly linked; nice to have a positive spin on the story.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yes, I'm not much for angst unless I can then dispel it, and it seems like it would be a challenge to accomplish that in 60 words. Still, perhaps I'll manage it one of these weeks!

[debriswoman]

I think this worked very well:-)

60 for 60, week 1: The Gloria Scott

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[musamihi.livejournal.com]

Clever old dog, indeed - and a very clever double entendre.

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! ;-)