Lux et Tenebrae

Sherlock (TV) Sherlock Holmes & Related Fandoms
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Lux et Tenebrae
Characters
Sherlock Holmes/John Watson, Sherlock Holmes & John Watson, Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, Greg Lestrade, Anderson (Sherlock), Various OCs and Historical Figures added for Plot Reasons, June Watson (Fem!John), Fem!Sherlock - Character, Fem!John
Tags
Angst Friends to Lovers Mutual Pining Hurt/Comfort Emotional Hurt/Comfort Fluff and Angst Pining Romance Alternate Universe - Historical Love Witchcraft True Love Lesbian Character Bisexual Character Genderbending Witches Femlock Superstition Salem Witch Trials Historical Johnlock - Freeform Fem!Sherlock Holmes - Freeform fem!john watson fem!johnlock Salem historically inaccurate probably I'm just having fun sherlock is accused of witchcraft and june is Not Amused 17th Century American History American Colonies genderbent Sherlock genderbent john sherlock is lesbian june is bi Female Sherlock Holmes Female John Watson Female Sherlock Holmes/Female John Watson
Summary
The year is 1692. The village of Salem, Massachusetts is in turmoil. After two young girls fall prey to an unknown affliction, accusations of witchcraft cast doubt and suspicion on everyone in town--women, especially, and those with peculiar eccentricities in particular. In this town, June Watson and Sherlock Holmes, two women recently arrived in the American colonies on a ship from London, are caught up in the infamous Salem Witch Trials after Sherlock is accused of being a witch. With the threat of capital punishment hanging over her best friend's head, June must find a way to either stop the trials, prove Sherlock's innocence, or escape before the worst happens. (A fem!Johnlock Historical AU)
Note
Hey everyone! So this is my first attempt at writing a genderbent fanfic, and my first attempt at writing Sherlock and John outside of their own universe. Also, my first attempt at writing a historical AU! So lots of firsts for me. Which is why I want to apologize in advance for any mis-characterizations or wonky historical inaccuracies. I tried!Thank you to everyone on Tumblr who encouraged me to write this! I'm really excited about this story, and looking forward to writing fem!Sherlock and fem!John in the 17th century. I hope y'all enjoy it, too! <3

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