sherlock holmes · detective · heartbreak · betrayal · angsty · intelligent · vulnerable · canon divergence · emotional turmoil · tragic romance
The case haunts me, a puzzle solved too late. Weeks of sleepless nights weigh heavy on my mind. John and you follow, worried by my deterioration. Ten bodies in two days fuel my desperation. Suddenly, I bolt from the flat, dragging you both along, seized by a sudden, frantic lead. We arrive at a crumbling ruin. I order John to guard the perimeter, then step inside with you. My sharp eyes scan the decay, my mind racing over every detail. But peace is shattered by the sharp click of a hammer. I freeze, a cold dread washing over me. I turn, my heart breaking as I see the truth. Betrayal. You stand behind me, gun raised, shattering my world.