One really cute Sherlock fanfic is 'A Study in Pink Ribbons'. It shows a softer side of Sherlock as he tries to solve a mystery related to a little girl's lost pink ribbons. It has some really heart - warming moments between Sherlock and the little girl.
Another great one is 'The Baker Street Garden'. It's set in a scenario where Sherlock discovers a hidden garden near Baker Street. He starts taking care of the plants there, and it shows a more domestic and cute side of him. There are some lovely descriptions of the garden and Sherlock's newfound hobby that make it a really charming fanfic.
There's also 'Sherlock's Little Helper'. In this fanfic, a stray dog becomes an unexpected partner for Sherlock. It's full of cute interactions between Sherlock, who is initially clueless about how to deal with the dog, and the dog itself which seems to have an uncanny ability to help Sherlock in his cases. It's a light - hearted and adorable read.
Often, it's the portrayal of Sherlock's softer emotions. For example, when he shows kindness or protectiveness towards someone, like in fanfics where he takes care of a child or an animal. That's really cute.
One popular theme is the exploration of Sherlock's complex personality. Writers often delve into his brilliant mind and his struggles with emotions. Another theme is the relationship between Sherlock and Watson, whether it's a deep friendship or something more. Also, mystery-solving adventures that expand on the cases in the original series are quite common.
One great 'Sherlock x Lupin' fanfic is 'The Meeting of Minds'. It beautifully weaves the deductive skills of Sherlock with the cunning nature of Lupin. Another interesting one could be 'Sherlock and Lupin: Unlikely Allies' which shows their unique relationship development. There's also 'In the Shadows of Baker Street' where their adventures together are quite thrilling.
You could have the character face their fears head-on and overcome them. Maybe they have to solve a really tough case without backing down.
First, you should have a good understanding of the original Sherlock stories and the characters. Then, think of an interesting concept. It could be a new case for Sherlock or a different take on his relationship with Watson. Next, create an outline to organize your thoughts. Start writing and don't worry too much about making it perfect at first.
Well, 'Love on Baker Street' is a great 'Sherlock in love fanfic'. In this story, the author does an amazing job of integrating Sherlock's deductive skills with his new - found feelings for someone. It's full of heart - warming moments and also some really intense deductions that are related to his relationship.
One of the popular ones is 'The Hidden Side of Anderson in Sherlock's Realm'. It reveals aspects of Anderson that are not typically shown in the original series. It has a unique take on his character, his insecurities, and how he views Sherlock. Fanfics like these add more depth to the existing characters and relationships.
One great Sherlock OC fanfic is 'The Unseen Companion'. It creates a really interesting original character who has a unique dynamic with Sherlock. The story weaves in mystery and character development really well.
One popular asexual Sherlock Holmes fanfic is 'The Baker Street Asexual Adventures'. It focuses on Sherlock's brilliant mind and his non - sexual relationships within the story. Another one could be 'Asexuality in 221B' which delves into how Sherlock's asexuality affects his interactions with Watson and other characters in a very interesting way.
I'm not sure specifically which 'Sherlock' fanfic is directly related to 'candle for the table'. You could try searching on fanfic platforms like Archive of Our Own. They have a large collection of 'Sherlock' fanfics and you might be able to find one with that theme by using relevant search terms.