Fic: The Case of the Clamouring Dead

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Title: The Case of the Clamouring Dead: Part 2 of 2
Written by: beesandbrews
Characters: From the BBC's 'Sherlock': Sherlock Holmes, John Watson. From ITV's 'Afterlife': Alison Mundy. OCs.
Rating: R: contains depictions of graphic violence.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction. No copyright infringement is intended.
A/N: There are generic references to 'Sherlock' series 1 and 2 and the events and characters depicted in 'Afterlife'. Readers are duly cautioned that they may incur spoilers for both programs. The London borough of Canley is a fictional place, borrowed from 'The Bill'. DS Jack Martella is a character of my own devising, although his aunt Viv was a serving officer at the Sun Hill Police station.
Summary: John knew that Sherlock could be moody, but when a black cloud descended over his flatmate and friend, he became worried enough to drag Sherlock out to Alison Mundy's demonstration of her mediumistic talents in the hopes that proving her a fraud would lift his spirits. John had no way of knowing that a night out at the theatre would lead to a disturbing new case, or a revelation about why Sherlock is so captivated by Jim Moriarty.

Searching for a Mystrade fic

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Perhaps I'm lucky and someone here remembers this fic. So far, no one could help me and although I#ve searched the tags on AO3 I couldn't find. It's driving me crazy! *g*

What I remember: It was Mycroft-centric, likely either rated M or NC-17, also I think it was a bit longer (multi-chapter?). Mycroft's past lovers made him believe that he's quite bad in bed and also blamed him for their unsatisfactory sexual encounters. I think the story also described at least one or two of those experiences a bit later in Mycroft's life. As far as I remember Mycroft didn't get hurt or something like that, he was just insecure and didn't know what to do, so basically lay back and thought of  England, which made his past partners think him cold and frigid (and tell him so).
When Lestrade shows interest in him Mycroft is understandably reluctant to start a relationship because he doesn't want to be a disappointment. of course, he and Lestrade have great sex and Lestrade reassures him that his previous partners were all complete idiots and the ones to blame for the bad sex.

Does this ring a bell? I think it's even a story that I reread once, but since I can't remember author or title I'm lost... *crosses fingers*