The Case of the Maze Gardener ch1

Apr 08, 2010 15:32



Title:The Case of  the Maze Gardener ch1
Rating: PG
Word Count: 1035
Summary: While on a case in west England, Holmes and Watson find that almost nothing is as it seems.
Warnings: umm....none...

It is my recollection, though Holmes denies it vigorously, )

ch, holmes, 1, the case of the maze gardener, sherlock, watson

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chocobo_cloud April 8 2010, 23:30:18 UTC
Goodness gracious, this was beautiful!

The way you write is so brisk and carries the air of the typical Holmes stories very well! You write Holmes and Watson in such a comical, yet utterly perfect in their nonfunctional, bromance kind of way. The way you write this is like a walk, or a well crafted pattern, one step write after another- or, in terms of this story- Holmes picks up where Watson's left off after he's finished speaking. Simply put, it's wonderful.

I love the way you described Mrs. Jacobson. You've captured the fret and worry of a mother very well. In fact-
Mrs. Jacobson looked at me in wonder as I took her pulse. From such a close distance, I could detect the makeup under her eyes, most likely hiding the shadows of sleepless nights. "No sleep as well.” I released her wrist and stepped back, “Well, Ma'am, the worse condition you are in, the less we are able to assist you. Holmes here needs your full faculties to grasp the strings of the case.” Holmes stood silent by the fireplace, pipe in one had, the slipper that held ( ... )

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:D happyfeetmumble April 8 2010, 23:52:49 UTC
Thank you!

XP your comment is too good for me to form a proper response!

XP thank you! It took a bit to figure out how a distraught woman would present herself to Holmes.

DON'T GET EATEN BE ENGLISH TEACHERS-they don't have good digestions!

(only if you weren't being sarcastic>>>>>>>>no, i just like to lie on the LJ placement )

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jaelijn April 21 2010, 16:23:03 UTC
Wow, what a fast-paced beginning to a story. Now I am interested.

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happyfeetmumble April 21 2010, 17:35:24 UTC
Let's hope it stays that way! Glad it caught your eye!

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