***This Tory is being revised on AO3 Set in an alternate universe, the story begins in a different time. In the 21st Century, Arthur Morgan works diligently as a game warden but seems to be having trouble in his personal life. Trying to find a balance and learn how to be honest with himself, he is swept into a discovery of dark secrets when he discovers a body in the woods. Most attribute it to a hunting accident, but Arthur and his friend Charles think there is something more sinister. As he tries to find the reason behind the series of killings, will he lose sight of what's important, or will he choose the life that is best for the ones he loves? I do not own Rockstar or any of its characters. This is merely fanfiction that expounds on the creation of Red Dead Redemption. The cover was illustrated by me, using the original characters as a reference.

Summary: ***this story is being revised on AO3 A story hidden in the past, no one really knows how Arthur and Eliza met. Despite its tragic ending, it had a beginning. One of love, hope, and an unknown future. Eliza Bloom was young and alone, recently made an orphan, and was merely trying to get by. Keeping any hopes and dreams that she once had tucked away, she worked long days as a waitress in the blossoming town's only restaurant in the wild, untamed West. Not being able to enjoy any of the pleasures a young woman was afforded, she had little time to socialize or see what the world had to offer. However, when a caravan of gold prospectors came into the town, she meets a tall, handsome stranger. She does not have any inclination as to how such an event, which was commonplace at her place of work, would change her life...and his. This is fanfiction expounding on the lore within Red Dead Redemption. I do not own the original characters or own Read Dead Redemption, which have been created by Rockstar. Eliza (Bloom) and Isaac are both my interpretations of the characters, as they were only lightly mentioned within the course of the second installment of the game's franchise. Alice Ford, Bethy, and additional characters that add depth to the story are my own creation. The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this literary work are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Please note: not every installment is "mature," however, this is a fair warning that the themes in this story are appropriate for only mature audiences.

(Y/n) (l/n), a name that everyone knew. Being right hand man of one of the most famous gang leaders has it's perks. The O'Driscolls were one of the most dangerous gangs around, and they loved the feeling of being known. Colm picked you up at a young age, and compared to most others, treated you right. Throughout your years in the gang you gained notability and were able to gain the top spot right next to Colm. You had a say in all of the plans and scores done by the gang. People looked up to you. You had it all and weren't looking for anything else, until someone new came into your life. The Van Der Linde gang was your top rival. Colm always took the gang to attack them, and they always fought back. Even with all the fighting, you never met anyone in the gang. Colm made sure you were always away from danger incase something happened to him. But one day that all changes. What happens when you meet Arthur Morgan, the Van Der Linde gangs right hand man? Will you be able to defend your family, or will the desire to have something more in life take over? Started: 2/1/20 Completed: 3/28/20

(Arthur Morgan X Female Reader) 'Love in a hurricane, Playing a Dangerous game...' You are a newly adopted rescue into the Van der Linde gang after being held hostage by the dreaded O Driscolls. A sudden fascination kindles in you for the mysterious Arthur Morgan, and after spending time together out on a ride- feelings quickly become apparent. Under the night time blanket, no holds are barred it seems, and these emotions are expressed without hesitation. But past scars bleed heavy, and falling in love with this outlaw proves to be no easy task when you learn his affections are not as easy as they first seemed; only further enforced by the bustling chaos of the world around you- lost in barbaric gun fights and gang rivalry. Is there a light at the end of this tunnel? Or is the course of true love doomed to run dry? {Image used in cover credits to @rayxlu on instagram} **all images used in my chapter headers do NOT belong to me. All credit goes to the owners/creators of the images. I have used these for creative non-profit purposes**