The Man With the Twisted Lip: Breaking Through

[methylviolet10b]

Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes
Summary: A pile of cushions, an ounce of shag, a night of ruminations on a new clue in a vexing case.
Warnings: Neglible spoilers for TWIS.
Word Count: 60
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

TWIS – Breaking Through

It had been a most vexing case, with many clear facts, yet nothing but dark mists when I tried to piece them together. I feared my client had hired me in vain. Yet now, with this letter, I had a new angle to pursue. My body sat shrouded in darkness and pipe-smoke, but my mind saw the glimmerings of light.

Comments

[debriswoman]

You paint a very vivid picture.

A atmospheric description of Holmes' mind at work:-)

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! I'm very fond of that scene in the guest bedroom, with Watson trying to grab a few hours of sleep, and Holmes propped up like an eastern deity, with his pipe for incense-smoke.

[debriswoman]

It was the image of him gathering the pillows together to make his "nest" which caught my eye, too:-)

[chess-ka.livejournal.com]

I always liked how Watson missed a lot of the initial investigation on this case - we just get to see the breakthrough moment and everything that follows. It must have been very frustrating for Holmes before that letter!

[methylviolet10b]

It really must have, I agree with you.

Thanks!

[impulsereader.livejournal.com]

Such a great moment to illustrate. I especially like the contrast drawn between Holmes's physical and mental states. Fantastic.

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! I'm glad the contrast worked. :-)

60 words for 60 cases, week 10: The Man with the Twisted Lip

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[spacemutineer.livejournal.com]

I love this choice of moment to highlight, as Holmes settles in to think, his perspective suddenly changed. Now, to think.

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you! For some reason, that night-time scene in the spare room really jumped out at me in this re-read. :-)

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

Great word pictures here!

[methylviolet10b]

Thank you!

[ennui-enigma.livejournal.com]

Always welcome!