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Bad Beginnings (A RDR2 Fanfic)

LavenderShowers

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Reads 48,821
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Time 2h 5m

LavenderShowers

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"Do you have a name, son?" the man asked. 

Arthur looked up. No one ever asked. What was his name? Oh yeah. "Arthur Morgan, sir."

"Dutch Van Der Linde," the man replied, reaching out his hand to shake. 

Arthur accepted it. His hand seemed little compared to the other man's.

Soon after, Dutch's associate exited the store. Dutch stood, so Arthur naturally did the same, wanting to get on the men's good side. 

"And that would be my associate, Hosea Matthews!" Dutch turned to Hosea. "Hosea, meet this young chap here, Arthur Morgan."
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A RDR2 fanfic about the origins of Arthur Morgan and how he came across the men who would save him.

Warning: Contains physical and sexual abuse and violence. If you're triggered by any of these themes, please don't read. Thanks!

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The Lone Wolf •Charles Smith• by LukaBloodMoon

Charles Smith, a relatively recent recruit to the Van der Linde gang, Charles ran away at the age of thirteen when his father became an alcoholic, and wandered the country before eventually falling in with the gang. Y/n L/n, a woman that was in the Van der Linde gang since she was five years old since her family was brutally murdered by a man named Colm O'Driscoll. In the gang, Dutch Van der Linde raised Y/n with the help of Hosea Mathews of course. What will happen when the family starts to fall apart? What will happen between Charles Smith and Y/n L/n? Will these events bring them closer together or will it tear them apart? |I do not own the game or characters, and please don't steal my story| {Warning: Strong language, Sexual Themes, Alcohol, Murder}

The Angel Butcher of Rio Bravo: An RDR2 Story by goodbyelisahoney

[ Arthur Morgan / John Marston x OC love triangle ] "Let me be sweet to you," she murmured, nuzzling into his neck. "I'm always giving you such a time, aren't I?" * Tine Nilsen, known outside of the law as the Butcher of Rio Bravo, is a fearsome member of the Van der Linde gang when they run afoul of the Pinkerton detective agency in Blackwater. But will she help steer the gang and its two key gunslingers - Arthur Morgan and John Marston - right? Or will she be responsible for its downfall? * Well, here I go again, folks! Tine Nilsen was an OC cooked up for an otherworldly short story in my RDR2 collection, BELLICOSE (that story is called "Left Behind"). I liked her and her dynamic with Arthur and John so much, I thought I'd give this a spin! It will follow events of the game for the most part, but with the omission of a certain character, expect things to change, some. This story was completed on February 23, 2023. Hopefully you'll like it! This is a mature story written for mature, 18+ audiences: violence, swears, smut will all be within, reader beware. RDR2 and related characters/settings belong to Rockstar Games.

enemies { Arthur Morgan x Reader } / rdr2 by wildwest56

(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

Joy & Woe - An Alternate RDR2 Story | Arthur Morgan x OC | by ponyboygrimes

[A Slow Burn Arthur Morgan x OC Story] ~ By 1897, Joyce Robbins is a petty criminal in her late 20s due to a series of unfortunate events - the common denominator for most like her, it seems. Having tragedy struck at a young age, Joyce finds herself plunged into the life of a single woman desperate for work and money to help provide for her and her siblings - and in this world, that only gives you about two options: stealing or selling yourself. So, she opted to steal. Simple memories she'd made long ago seem to determine her fate, however, as some familiar faces show up and completely alter her sullen trajectory. When a fateful meeting goes much differently than expected, Joyce is again left with two choices: die, or keep moving forward. So again, she opts for the latter. ~ [THIS STORY WILL INCLUDE MATURE CONTENT SUCH AS VIOLENCE, GORE, SEXUAL THEMES, ETC. THIS STORY USES CHARACTERS AND INSPIRATION FROM ROCKSTAR'S RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CHARACTERS.]

Under The Eyes of The Wolf (an rdr2 Arthur Morgan x oc story) by reddfoxx29

The van der Linde gang has taken shelter deep in the snowy mountains in an old mining camp known as Colter, following their botched robbery in the town of Blackwater. They are cold, hungry and unsure of what their futures hold. As Arthur Morgan is out desperately trying to track down game to bring back and feed to the starving gang he stumbles across an animal unlike any even he, in all of his travels, has ever seen before. In the process of finding out the unique story behind it he meets a woman. He can't decide if this woman's presence in the same desolate, snow covered wilderness as he and the gang are in is mere coincidence or if there's more behind it than she's letting on. If it is pure coincidence that she's there than what is she doing alone on this frozen mountain? Whatever has brought her into his life he isn't sure but what he does know is he can't get her image out of his mind. Her bright red hair along with her piercing gaze that seems to stare right through him. As he attempts to find out more about her he convinces himself it's strictly out of caution. It's his responsibility to make sure that she's harmless and poses no threat to them but somehow deep down he already knows the only thing she poses a threat to is his heart. Warnings: will contain adult themes, adult language, sexual situations and dialogue, smut, violence, mentions of sexual abuse and other topics not suitable for children under 18. MATURE CONTENT. 18+ only. If you are under 18, do not read this. All characters besides my own are property of Rockstar Games. I do not claim ownership of any of the characters in this story other than K, Tacoma and Orion and I thank Rockstar for their amazing creative team and all of their work.

RDR2: Faithless by LupinsWerewolf

"Faithless is he who says farewell when the road darkens." Ann Wright was only a few months old when she was found outside Saint Denis, discarded and forgotten. The ones who found her? Dutch van der Linde and Hosea Matthews, alongside their adoptive son, Arthur Morgan. Unwilling to leave her at the mercy of the wilds, they took her in and raised her as a daughter, turning her into an outlaw, a killer. But after a massacre in Blackwater threatens to split the gang apart, can Ann stand to remain by Dutch, the man she sees as her father, or will his actions force her to turn her back on him? ! There will be spoilers for RDR2 if you haven't played it ! ! Quote above was by J.R.R Tolkien ! Highest rankings: #2 in rdr2 #1 in rdr #14 in western #19 in arthurmorgan #10 in dutch #21 in dutchvanderlinde #7 in outlaws #1 in johnmarston #53 in cowboy

Inferno | Dutch van der Linde x Reader by dutchvanderwinkle

Slow-burn romance between Reader and Dutch, taking place during the events of RDR2. Hope you enjoy :) Warnings: - 18+ - Violent themes - Contains smut - F/M - Spoilers for RDR2 throughout, and RDR1 in chapter 75 onwards After living your entire life in Rhodes desperate for some excitement, a gang of mysterious cowboys move to the town and change your life forever. Their leader, Dutch van der Linde, sees potential in you and makes you feel something nobody else ever has. You're torn between deciding if his affections are real and genuine, or if they're a result of his charisma and charm. The demise of the Van der Linde gang forces you to choose between what is right and what you want. Disclaimer: All characters, images, and most of the story belong to Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption series.

The Outlaw: Arthur Morgan x OC | RDR2 by FoxLightnig

"You're welcome Miss Walker."Arthur said to me. "You know you don't have to call me that." "Well then, I suppose I'll have to come up with a much better nickname for you then if you are planning on staying around." I raised my eyebrows as I looked at him, his light brown hair peaking out from beneath his hat. "And what is it you are planning on calling me then?" "Hmm I will have to think about it. . Red Dead Redemption fanfiction What if Arthur hadn't died that day and neither had anyone else. What if secrets were lost to time and Arthur was the one to discover them again. After her life was destroyed by Colm O'Driscoll, Alice walker is brought into a life of danger, blood and destruction by the Van Der Linde gang... and she couldn't have loved it more! None of these characters or places belong to me.

The Tie Which Linked My Soul To Thee by moeitsu

Kate McCanon, a young widow from the north, meets outlaw Arthur Morgan. When the two cross paths she discovers a complex man wrestling with his own sense of right and wrong. As their unlikely bond deepens, Kate becomes determined to guide Arthur towards a brighter path, even as tensions rise within his gang led by the enigmatic Dutch van der Linde. With danger lurking at every turn, Kate must navigate treacherous territory to protect those she holds dear, all while finding love in the most unexpected of places. - This fic loosely follows RDR2's storyline, with major spoilers ahead. Events may not be in order, and details will be tweaked. Not every mission is included for brevity. While I aim for authenticity, historical accuracy may vary. Thank you for reading! - ‼️Please be aware this fic is explicit. As it contains blood/violence, as well as other adult themes‼️ - Awards!🎖️ #2 in Widowed #5 in Child Loss #5 in Arthur Morgan

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