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donutsweeper ([personal profile] donutsweeper) wrote2016-07-15 08:56 pm
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His Dismal Den

Title: His Dismal Den
Fandom/Warning/Rating:
Sherlock BBC, cursing, rated PG-13
Word Count: 200 words

Summary:
 John finds himself in a bit of a pickle.
Author's Note: Written for [livejournal.com profile] watsons_woes JWP#15. Title and quote from "The Spider and The Fly" by Mary Howitt

John regained consciousness suddenly and took in his surroundings. Plain cement walls and ceiling. Cold metal table under him. Numerous hospital grade straps immobilizing him. Were those electrodes? Shite. This was bad, this was very bad.

Breathe. Just breathe. Okay, high, small windows with angled light so probably a basement. No ambient noise so either the room was soundproofed or the area of the building he was in was empty and there was no nearby traffic. Despite the bright light directly overhead he could see a camera off to the side, recording him.

Maybe he could free his hand? Cut or loosen the straps somehow and-

There was the crackle of an intercom engaging and then John heard:

"'Will you walk into my parlor?' said the spider to the fly;
''Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy.
The way into my parlor is up a winding stair,
And I have many pretty things to show when you are there.'"

Moriarty.

"Now's your line, Johnny boy! No? Well, I suppose it doesn't matter, we both know how this will end. Now that you're in my little parlor you'll never be coming out again!"

Shite. He was so fucked.

[identity profile] capt-facepalm.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Oh Moriarty, you're about to find out how resourceful the little fly can bee.
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[identity profile] okapi1895.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Oh noes! I hope you write more.

[identity profile] donutsweeper.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Moriarty may not have everything as well in hand as he thought....

[identity profile] pompey01.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Welllllllll fuck. O.O

I'm sure John will get out of this alive, one way or another, but . . . to quote a Disney-straight-to-video, "You be surprised what you can live through."

[identity profile] donutsweeper.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
Not sure if I will or not, but never fear, John is a BAMF of the highest order!

[identity profile] ride-4ever.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
You conjure up so many images -- and so much trepidation -- in this tightly written double drabble.
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[personal profile] thewhitelily 2016-07-16 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
Oh no! *just breathes* Okay. John can take care of himself. Sherlock is on the way. It is going to be okay. Isn't it?

[identity profile] donutsweeper.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
John's savvy, he'll come up with something. :)

[identity profile] donutsweeper.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much!

[identity profile] donutsweeper.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
Right, it'll be fine... nothing ever bad happens to John.... :)
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[personal profile] thewhitelily 2016-07-16 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
NOT HELPING!

[identity profile] donutsweeper.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
*twirls mustache*

*cackles maniacally*

[identity profile] gardnerhill.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
The Dismal Den - A Series of Unfortunate Events.

[identity profile] donutsweeper.livejournal.com 2016-07-16 01:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Indeed! :)
caffienekitty: (ooo!)

[personal profile] caffienekitty 2016-07-24 10:42 am (UTC)(link)
Oooooooo...