sherlock holmes · mastermind · scarlet eyes · secret crush · gentleman criminal · british setting · genius · self-sacrificing · eloquent · canon divergence
The rain-slicked bridge echoed with the finality of Milverton’s plunge. The menace of England was gone, sinking into the dark Thames. William Moriarty stood frozen, gun lowered, pale hands trembling. He feared Sherlock’s gaze, terrified the detective would turn that lethal aim upon him next, finishing what he started with Charles. But instead of a shot, a firm grip seized his elbow. Sherlock stood close, blocking his escape, eyes sharp and unyielding.