RDR Fanfiction
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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.
Of Summer, Joy, and Revelry | A Fluffy July Collection.
by Christopher_C_Burnette
"The summer of the heart is the only summer that never fades." - Inspired from Shakespeare's Sonnet 18. I think this quote really does accurately portray, at least for me, how many of my great memoires, both platonic and romantic in nature, seem to always happen between the first days of June and th
The Marionette’s Strings
by AlligatorTears227
Saint Denis is torn between Muzio Dipaolo and Angelo Bronte, the two men locked in an ancient feud, following the two men from Italy, across the Pacific, up the Lannahachee, settling in the French city on the southern shore of Lemoyne. Everyone knows them, and everyone is owned by them. Everyone kno
Red Dead Redemption 2: A Silent Oath
by TieraW
This is another tale of redemption, one that still belongs to Arthur Morgan. But within that brutal history, it is also a solemn elegy for the Chinese people who lived through it.She knew how Arthur Morgan’s story was supposed to end.She had played it. Remembered it. Grieved it.Then she woke in 1899
more than just a melody
by mMarston21
arthur brings his brother john marston to a band practice and just like that, everything changes.john joins the band. javier loses his place as lead singer.tension turns into something neither of them wants to name, right up until the night the band falls apart on stage and javier blames john for al
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（296章節，已完結） | 歷時數年創作，持續更新中。
Out of the Blue Clear Sky
by gathersnomoths
It was relatively quiet in camp and Hosea only let himself be drawn out of his peaceful afternoon by the curious sight of Arthur riding into camp, followed by a man. Recruiting had never been Arthur’s job, nor had it ever been anything he showed any interest in. The only person Arthur had ever broug
Kolob Creek: Before We Knew Better
by VirginiaEverglades
Staff Sergeant Arthur Morgan is only passing through Texas. Isabel Ocotillo dances at the Lucky Bunny and spends most nights trying not to think too far ahead. About the restaurant she never opened. About the life she never left to build. It should have ended with a private dance. Instead, it turns
Pig
by jostardust
“What do you want, Micah?” His words weren’t quite slurred, but they felt a little funny coming out of his mouth. “Nothing, nothing…just wondering what’s pissed off the great Arthur Morgan so much he’s spent all day sulking away from camp.” “You better leave and keep wonderin’ then.” “C’mon Arthur”
Getaway Car
by shapsara
Arthur Morgan and a corrupt jeweller rob a diner and crash a wedding.
Hunting practice
by ink_ponder
Charles teaches Arthur hunting on his first week in camp !!!!WORK IN PROGRESS!!!!
The hanging of Tom Davies
by Morgenmorgan
This is my version of that rdo mission if both of them were in love with each other and what would happen afterwards.
satan loves you
by batteri
joan temporarily moves out when she’s eighteen.
No Dues Can Go Unpaid Forever
by louisadarling
"You can't keep running, Mari. The law will eventually get you, and I can't stand the thought of watching the little girl I raised swing.""You won't have to."Seattle-born Marigold Lenker finds herself stuck deciding between the outlaw life and the life her loved ones want for her. She chooses to esc
Blood feuds, ancient & modern
by soulkiller
“Hows Charlie boy?” Sean asked from the backseat as an up-beat country song began to play. It sounded like all the country songs Marston had in his playlist. Catchy and rhythmic with honeycomb voices over layered guitars. Arthur glanced at Sean in the rear-view mirror and looked away before they cou
May We Stand Unshaken
by hillbillyhipster84
(This is an on going work)This is the story of how Josiah Trelawny joined the Dutch Vanderlinde Gang and his long and passionate relationship with Arthur Morgan. I based this off of how I and many others feel there is a lot of secret queer communication in the game, especially from characters like J
drag path
by ninaintheraccoon
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drag path
by ninaintheraccoon
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Cielito Lindo
by crazedclam
ONE SHOT John and Javier had a thing, at least a one time thing, but that ended after Javier chose to go with Dutch. Javier and John reunite years later, but it doesn't go well, not for Javier that is. Ending is up for interpretation.
Marigold (I Love You)
by Twolvr
The story of my Red Dead Redemption oc Luis Reyes. It starts before he joins the gang and goes from there.
RDR Fanfics by Length
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Best RDR Fanfic Rec Lists
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 →
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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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