RDR Fanfiction
Outlaws in the dying days of the Wild West trying to survive.
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What is RDR fanfiction?
RDR fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Red Dead Redemption universe. With over 18,000 works on Archive of Our Own, RDR is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Arthur Morgan, John Marston, Dutch van der Linde, Charles Smith, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular RDR Fanfics
These are the highest-rated RDR stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
I can make you want me (think I already have)
by neasnear
Sadie joins a new gang after her husbands passing. She doesn't think she is going to fall in love with anyone anytime soon, but then there's Molly O'shea. OR Sadie and Molly lez it out.
Once Upon a Time Somewhere East of Here
by AndiTheMagnificent
After a disastrous job forces the Van der Linde gang to flee the town of Blackwater, Arthur puts aside his bitter feelings to rescue an idiot who got lost in a snowstorm. But whatever it was that attacked John that night, it wasn't a normal wolf. A retelling of chapters one and two, now with 100%
Between The Two of Us
by arthurmorgans_wifee
You, Delilah Earle, was born into high society. Arthur Morgan, a delinquent, was not. You both meet by chance one night after you snuck out for an evening of freedom. The pair of you, 15 and 17, young and dumb, spent the night talking. Little did you know, that one night changed your future for the
The world don't want us no more
by suchdarkbeautifulnightmares
I've been replaying rdr2, and have fallen in love with the van der linde gang again (well most of them). This story is au but follows the storyline of the game, and beyond, without the tb for obvious reasons. Hope you enjoy,Isabella Hunter had been rescued by Dutch van der linde and Hosea Matthews a
Under the cold moon
by MightyGeorgie
Yune and her brother are held captive by the O’Driscolls.When some members of the Van-der-Linde-Gang try to rob the camp, she is caught in the chaos. or Javier gets his happy ending he deserves ---this story ist finished and will be updated frequently ---
Hermit Girl || Arthur Morgan x Reader ||
by Mazuwii
A regular life was all Y/N’s father ever wanted for her. With the fortune he built, he made sure she would never need anything, except perhaps the strength to face the world again after tragedy. When fear for his daughter’s future begins to outweigh his judgment, he turns to a charismatic investor w
The Mexican Wanderer
by tcm007066
Javier Escuella endures beyond Beaver Hollow, carrying the shards of a broken gang into a world that no longer belongs to outlaws.From the haunted nights of Butcher's Creek in 1899 to the scarred battlefields and shifting borders of 1920, he navigates fractured loyalties, lingering ghosts, and the s
墨西哥浪者
by tcm007066
哈維爾·埃斯桂亞在河狸山谷之外苟延殘喘，帶著破碎幫派的殘骸，步入一個不再屬於亡命之徒的世界。 從1899年屠戶谷的鬼魅之夜，到1920年傷痕累累的戰場和變遷的疆界，他穿梭於破碎的忠誠、揮之不去的幽靈以及一個時代的緩慢消逝之間。每一次失去都迴響著真理：「任何人的死亡都使我有所損失，因為我與人類息息相關……因此，不要問喪鐘為誰而鳴；它為你而鳴。」在逐漸消逝的革命浪潮中，一個苦澀的現實悄然浮現：「我們是革命的最後一代。」在逐漸消逝的革命浪潮中，以哈維爾為中心的最後一代兄弟 |篇幅宏大的長篇小說（287+章節，即將完結，約300章） | 歷時數年創作，持續更新中。
Red Dead Redemption: Denial
by L3gendary
The Anders family had always been one of the wealthier families. They had everything: money, slaves, fame. They owed this to their talent for hunting, which they passed down from generation to generation. However, they also encountered their enemies: the Oldman family. The Oldmans were the first Bla
Fireside
by lostmindliminalspace
Arthur wakes up eight years after his death, crawling out of his own grave with his tuberculosis cured and another strange ailment having taken its place. --- aka a serious case of vampirism gets mistaken for TB because vampires are canon in the rdr universe and i just had to do something with this
I'd lie if I said time traveling s*cks
by LaBonnePoire
Stranded in the heart of a wild land, more than two centuries before her own time, Sarah has no bearings in a world where law and justice are only just beginning to emerge, and where she has no way to return home. Then, a helping hand changes everything: her survival, her relationships, and the chal
Suppress
by Depressedangler
Dutch and Hosea go on a guest by themselves to a ‘couples ball’Dutch gets the idea to get Hosea to dress up in a dress for the job.It doesn’t end well for him. But hey, at least he got a kiss. Anyone ever seen that two panel comic of Hosea in a dress kissing Dutch to hide their faces from someone? T
Steel and Arrows
by FrostedAce
"The stars were blotted out by ash. Fog crept in as the morning sun rose, shining an ethereal light on the house of tragedy. Nobody survived the massacre that night, but when authorities went to cover the crime scene and collect the dead for burial, only three bodies were recovered." In 1881, O'Dahl
Sun and Moon
by Cast3llation
“Very prepared man, aren’t you?” Arthur asked, looking into Charles’ brown eyes. Looking at him felt the same as that very night. Calm, quiet, gentle, warm.A warm breeze passed over the pair of men as they looked at one another. Charles nodded, walking to Taima and securing his bedroll to the saddle
The Last Draw
by pxnky_moo
An outlaw love story with bite.Cassidy “Copper” Lane doesn’t do trust, not after what the world’s taken from her. She rides solo, shoots straight, and keeps her scars where everyone can see them—so no one dares get close.Then Arthur Morgan shows up. Van der Linde gang enforcer. Too serious. Too smar
though your sins be as scarlet
by sweetsaoirse24
Pulled from blood and fear, she is given no absolution—only shelter. Taken from Saint Denis and folded into the Van der Linde gang, she bears the mark of violence and the promise of consequence. As the world fractures and loyalty rots, love emerges not as redemption, but as defiance: a whisper that
The Young Deer
by tcm007066
Lyle Morgan becomes an outlaw in 1870, dragging his young son Arthur into a life of crime and hardship on the American frontier. From dusty trails and desperate heists to the harsh realities of survival, Lyle's choices shape the boy who will one day ride with Dutch van der Linde. When Lyle's path en
Hasta el último horizonte
by Moonka44
Elise Walker nunca creyó que, al elegir descansar en aquella cabaña después de casi morir, cambiaría su vida y la de cierto hombre de ojos azules para siempre. ———————— Historia ambientada antes y durante la historia principal de Red Dead Redemption 2. Sigue el canon con ciertas variaciones. Slow bu
tight ties
by A__nd
John is captured by bounty hunters, Javier hurries to rescue him.When the danger fades John is not too eager to get free from the ropes holding him, and Javier just can't say no to what he offers.
Leviticus Cornwall Memorial High School
by Ameliathefatcat
What if the Van Der Linde gang were students and staff at a high school in Colorado during the 2023-2024 school year
Popular RDR Ships
Charthur
Arthur Morgan/Charles Smith
The loyal outlaw Arthur Morgan and the quiet tracker Charles Smith, two men who find understanding and respect in each other.
35,000 works →
Morston
Arthur Morgan/John Marston
Brothers in arms Arthur Morgan and John Marston, whose complicated relationship spans from rivalry to deep loyalty.
28,000 works →
Dutchosea
Dutch van der Linde/Hosea Matthews
The charismatic gang leader Dutch van der Linde and his longtime partner Hosea Matthews, co-founders of the Van der Linde gang.
22,000 works →
Common RDR Tropes
Popular Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RDR fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 18,000 RDR fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best RDR ships?
Popular RDR pairings include Charthur, Morston, Dutchosea. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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