Fire and Water: a Red Dead story

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Time 8h 56m

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Dutch Van der Linde and Hosea Matthews never imagined they would grow more than the small time jobs they pulled until they met the two boys that would forever change their lives. 
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A family lost, a family found. But the life of an outlaw is never easy, especially if you can't speak. Eliza Foster is mute. Found outside the smouldering remains of her childhood home by none other than Arthur Morgan, she is thrust into an unfamiliar world of outlaws and gunslingers, the world of the Van der Linde gang. But danger lies around every corner, and any weakness is taken advantage of in the wild west. Can she find her place in the gang, or will her name be added to the list of those they've lost?

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

The Wild West had seen it's fair share of gunslingers, whoremongers and murderers. It's in the late 1880's and a new gang has arisen: the Van der Linde Gang. This is the story of how Dutch grew his infamous family of misfits and outlaws, all working together for the big heist.

Dutch's Daughter [[RDR2 Arthur Morgan x OC]] by mmb307

After her mother's death, Charlotte finds herself an 11 year old orphan in the quiet town of Strawberry. She is drawn to the dangerous life of stealing to earn enough money to keep herself alive. One day, a tall stranger shows up at her door, introducing himself as Dutch Van der Linde... Her long lost father. She is raised side by side with Arthur Morgan though the two never consider each other siblings but rather enemies, divided by Dutch's favoritism for his un-biological son. As they grow older, Hosea advises Charlotte that it's time to put the rivalry to bed and asks her to look at Arthur from a new angle. She begins having strange dreams about him, spurred by a traumatic event in her life. When she gets stuck with him after fleeing Valentine, they get into a heated fight that twists into something neither of them thought would ever happen... #1 in Dutch Van Der Linde #6 in Wild West #1 in Western Warning: contains heavy depictions of violence, alcohol and drug use, smut and foul language Listen while you read! Look for "Dutch's Daughter" on Spotify by Mmb307! All characters belong to Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 aside from Charlotte Van Der Linde, an original character of mine. This story contains major spoilers so read at your own risk! None of the images used belong to me. Credit goes to original creators.

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

silent love { Dutch Van Der Linde x Reader } / rdr2 by wildwest56

ever since your family was killed by a gang of outlaws, you've lived your life on the run. you had to learn to survive on your own and protect yourself. never staying in one place for long lead you up into the Grizzlies where you got stuck in a snowstorm. freezing and starving, you thought you were going to die, until one day when two outlaws found you and took you back to their gang. there, you were introduced to their charismatic leader. you quickly fall for the wise leader, but how will you react when he wants to keep your relationship a secret?

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}

loose ends { Arthur Morgan x Reader } / rdr2 by wildwest56

you have been with the O,driscolls for 4 months, the worst 4 months of your life. they picked you up when you were on the run from your past. you had no choice but to go with them as you would die if left alone. they treated you awfully and made you do all their dirty work. one day Colm came back to camp more excited the ever. you found out he captured none other that Arthur Morgan from the Van Der Linde gang. you knew nothing about the gang except the hatred between both groups. you decide helping Arthur may be your way out, but things get crazy when you guys become closer. includes: strong language, slight sexual content started: 12/7/19 finished: 1/14/20

Sweetest Sin (Dutch Van Der Linde Fanfic) by noctlight106

-* "Now that things have spiraled out of my control, I don't know if what I'm choosing is the correct path...but tsk, who am I trying to kid? I knew what I was signing up for, terrible choice made on my part or no, I can't help it with you and your ways. . .1899 is the year that would change my life for the rest of my days. . ." -To Dutch Van Der Linde, my outlaw ~ Join a young woman as she goes into the declining world of the Wild West and into the gang of outlaws called the Van Der Linde gang, it's leader Dutch Van Der Linde catches her eye and she chooses for herself if he is worth going to hell for and faces very dangerous situations but over all: an adventure, she will never forget and hopefully not regret if she survives --- I'm not expecting anyone to read this story & actually enjoy it. Anyways... disclaimer below: Red dead redemption 2 and it's characters belongs to rock* Original characters along with random moments mixed in with the events of the game are my bits

Heart of a saint, Life of a sinner. by XXreggie89XX

When it comes to collecting strays, no one does it quite as well as Dutch Van Der Linde; he saved those who needed saving and Belle Fisher was beyond grateful for his help seeing both him and Hosea as father figures. She grew up in the gang with Arthur Morgan and they had a unshakeable bond. Can their bond survive the break down of the gang? Or will they find themselves on opposite sides of the fight?

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A family lost, a family found. But the life of an outlaw is never easy, especially if you can't speak. Eliza Foster is mute. Found outside the smouldering remains of her childhood home by none other than Arthur Morgan, she is thrust into an unfamiliar world of outlaws and gunslingers, the world of the Van der Linde gang. But danger lies around every corner, and any weakness is taken advantage of in the wild west. Can she find her place in the gang, or will her name be added to the list of those they've lost?

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