TRIGGER WARNINGS: Graphic violence, gore, torture, murder, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, manipulation, Stockholm Syndrome, sexual violence (non-overt), boundary violation, minor blood play, PTSD, depersonalization, derealization, depression, graphic autopsy, fatal arson, sexism, internalized heterosexism, ableism, ableist slurs as Sherlock characters are wont to use, suicidal thoughts, shame, repression, loss of self, asphyxiation, explosives, fatal use of firearms, brief references to past drug use, needles, relationship communication problems, brief sizeist comments, brief references to body image issues, swearing
NOTES: Please keep in mind that the characters' opinions and perceptions are not necessarily my own. Perspectives shift between Molly and John, every other chapter. The fic also includes explicit consensual sex. Written for the 2012 Johnlock Bigbang Challenge. The fic title was inspired by the song “Only Skin” by Joanna Newsom.
ART: The official movie trailer for this fic is available to watch here. There are also two soundtracks for the fic (mp3 downloads, ten songs each), a Johnlock fan mix here, and a Molliarty fan mix here. Other Big Bang art is embedded into the fic within certain chapters.
DEDICATIONS: To my beautiful fuckyeahmolliarty Tumblr followers, and to jimlokiarty, my co-admin. To Rachel (seaofglasz), my lovely Johnlock RP partner. To dearjimmoriarty for advice on reconciling fictional violence with anti-oppression goals. To my two phenomenal artists kironomi and Buckle, who paired with me for the Bigbang Challenge and produced stunningly beautiful work. Finally, to the invaluable vinib for detailed fic editing and beta reading, as well as sherlockbritpick, and thefireinhiseyes. Thank you, everyone.
