Work Text:
I made this cover for Odalisque, the decidedly chilling Sherlock fanfiction AU, co-written by bobross and PrettyArbitrary. Photomanipulation and composition done in Photoshop. On DeviantArt at: http://sherlocksscarf.deviantart.com/art/Odalisque-cover-for-bobross-and-PrettyArbitrary-387445003
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Summary of Odalisque from AO3:
Married off at 17, John's spent his adult life surviving his psychopathic demon of a husband. Jim wants John to carry his kids just as much as John doesn't. It's a hell of a balancing act, but John's managing to make it work...till Jim's new obsession, Sherlock Holmes, comes on the scene and fucks things up for everybody.
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Excerpt from Chapter 1 that inspired this cover:
"...he twists the rings slowly on his fingers and smiles secretly, mirthlessly. He finds it difficult to muster real hatred when his days are his own, but he never once forgets."
"...John dresses quickly, fine fabrics sliding over his skin like tepid water. The fit is exquisite, of course. Every angle emphasizes his trim build and narrow hips. There is a hint of dark, forbidden delicacy about him in this getup; surely that's intentional. Aggressive colouring, diminishing cut. Clues as to how Jim wants him presented tonight.
"With that in mind, John goes to the vanity and selects two eye pencils. A slender sweep of shimmering gold across the top lashline, to catch the light when he blinks; thicker black smeared along the lower rim. His lashes are soft and blond by contrast. He looks decadent. Jim will like the added touch."