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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

What is Morston?

Morston is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Arthur Morgan and John Marston from Red Dead Redemption. With over 28,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.

Why fans love Morston

The complex history and emotional intensity between them, from antagonistic to protective, creates rich storytelling potential.

Most Popular Morston Fanfics

The highest-rated Morston stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.

1

Cupid Carries a Gun

by ThreeDaysInTermina

John Marston leads an unremarkable life never having known what it feels like to be chosen by someone, until a very bad man decides to do exactly that.

101 kudos 75,049 words ~301 min read Explicit
Dark Romance Alternate Universe Arthur Morgan is a Bad Man
2

Take My Body And Do Your Worst

by MissMagenta92

Arthur clocks in for his shift as head of security at Dutch’s Dolls, the biggest, best and hottest strip club in Blackwater, only to find that there’s a young new dancer that is completely captivating.

136 kudos 161,024 words ~645 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - Modern Setting Alternate Universe - Stripper/Exotic Dancer Slow Burn
3

Heaven Passing Through

by Cruelbydesign

Arthur Morgan has spent twenty years as the foreman of a dusty cattle ranch, burying his loneliness in his work. When John Marston, a young man carrying his own quiet history, starts working as the ranch's mechanic, Arthur finds himself undone by feelings he's never allowed himself to feel before. T

40 kudos 32,012 words ~129 min read Mature
Trans John Marston Modern Era Alternate Universe - 1990s
4

I Should Be Over It

by BabyBoiCthulhu

John’s had feelings for Arthur for as long as they’ve known each other. He can’t help it–no matter how hard he tries to push the thoughts away or trick himself into falling for someone else, they remain like a stubborn scar. When a moment of impulsivity lets his secret out, things grow tense between

47 kudos 11,654 words ~47 min read Explicit
Age Difference Dubious Consent Arthur's into it and John is pushy
5

The High Noon Hotel

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by Arrestzelle

Javier and Arthur had been discussing the possibility of including a third man. As it turns out, John's their man.

48 kudos 10,792 words ~44 min read Explicit
Bottom Arthur Morgan Top Javier Escuella Top John Marston
6

Rien à faire

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by Akhoris

Arthur Morgan n’en a strictement rien à faire de John Marston. Rien à faire de son départ, de son retour, de ses excuses, de ce qu’ils ont pu être avant Abigail, avant Jack, avant cette année d’absence. Il n’en a tellement rien à faire qu’il accepte de le suivre loin du camp pour l’entendre parler.

1 kudos 929 words ~4 min read Teen And Up Audiences
Pre-Canon Emotional Hurt/Comfort Past Relationship(s)
7

Red Dead Reloaded

by corvidaewritesshite

"Arthur had been looking for a fight. With the moon shining and the past few weeks causing a rash to come out on his left side, he’d be lying if he was to say he wasn’t just waiting to knock a few heads together to relieve the tension."Red Dead Reloaded is a retelling of Red Dead Redemption 2 with a

16 kudos 11,360 words ~46 min read Mature
70s AU Alternate Universe - 1970s Video Game: Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
8

Secrets

by Wheat_Thins

Detective Arthur Morgan has been chasing John Marston and the rest of the van der Linde gang for the better half of his career, but the gang is always a couple of steps ahead of him. But when Arthur accidentally gets kidnapped by Colm O'Driscoll's gang--thanks to John Marston's failed attempt to ass

53 kudos 33,555 words ~135 min read Explicit
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Arthur Morgan Does Not Have Tuberculosis Slow Burn
9

Old Habits

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by BabyBoiCthulhu

Finally, after what felt like eternity, John said, “I thought you were gonna die.” Arthur stared at him, startling at the confession—at the soft yet incessant earnestness in John’s words. “Yeah well, so did I,” he tried to joke, offering a half-hearted chuckle. John finally visits Arthur during his

56 kudos 4,689 words ~19 min read Explicit
Trans John Marston John Marston Has a Vagina Cock Warming
10

Outlaws From the West

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by ThreeDaysInTermina

Six years before Blackwater. The gang is thriving, Dutch has a plan, and John Marston has finally come back. Arthur Morgan is almost thirty, at the top of his game, and deeply annoyed to discover that John has grown into someone extremely difficult to ignore. John is twenty, reckless, and desperatel

89 kudos 50,204 words ~201 min read Explicit
Angst Hurt/Comfort POV Alternating
11

Don't Flirt With John Marston

by notawerewolf04

'Arthur Morgan had realised all too late that he may have overreacted. This profound realisation came at the back end of a fist slugging him square in the nose, sending him waywards as the back of his head bounced off whatever was behind him. How many bar fights had he been in now? And just how many

16 kudos 1,943 words ~8 min read Not Rated
Pining Protective Arthur Morgan John Marston is a Slut
12

Pianissimo Epilogue

by TwentyFiveofFebruary

John Marston suele pensar en Arthur luego de que Abigail y Jack se fueran de Beecher's Hope— entiende que perdió a quienes quería por el camino que decidió tomar, despierta de algunas pesadillas e ilusiones, repite sus errores.

3 kudos 1,529 words ~7 min read Mature
Inspired by Music Inspired by Silent Hill 2 Gay Sex
13

Sons of Dutch

by Defnotmeyo

Arthur and John. Growing up and figuring out how to survive. TB? What TB? I plan on addressing it but Arthur is my boah.

53 kudos 13,384 words ~54 min read Mature
14

Southbound

by lihuen02

Dan Moriarty leads a dull, numbing existence as a night-shift clerk at a gas station. Fleeing a troubled past he refuses to confront, his days blur into a monotonous cycle of work, sleep, weed, and a painfully unfulfilling relatioship. Everything remains suspended in that gray inertia- until one nig

17 kudos 0 words ~0 min read Explicit
Coming of Age Fancomic Comic
15

No Pretending

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by Cruelbydesign

⠀Arthur stepped closer and reached out, gripping John’s chin, not gently. “You wanted this. So when I find you…” He leaned in, his lips almost brushing John’s ear, his voice dropping to a whisper that was more threat than promise. “…you better be ready to take it. All of it. You understand?” A shudd

84 kudos 2,946 words ~12 min read Explicit
Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot Top Arthur Morgan Bottom John Marston
16

A Moon of Honey

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by CaesarTheUnshod

John brushed his thumbs over the crows feet at the edges of Arthur’s eyes. Arthur carded a hand through John’s dark hair, trailing down a lock to curl the soft ends around his finger. A few silvery hairs caught the light as he did so. The steam curled through the air and the water stirred as the two

24 kudos 3,438 words ~14 min read Explicit
Homestead AU Bathing Together Marriage
17

Faith and Familiarity

by vaguepurpose

Arthur’s body was liquid under the bastard's hands, every inch of him pliant, thighs spread wide over Dutch’s lap like he’d been made to fit there. The tent’s lamplight painted his skin rose-gold, sweat glistening along the curve of his collarbones beneath his open collar, the dip of his throat, the

176 kudos 4,050 words ~17 min read Explicit
Bottom Arthur Morgan Top Dutch van der Linde Top John Marston
18

Red Earth and the Pouring Rain

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by Cruelbydesign

⠀"C’mon," Arthur grumbled under his breath, feeding the flames with larger sticks until the heat began to radiate outward, chasing the chill from his bones. The fire crackled to life, casting long shadows across the walls, the light dancing over John’s face as he shed his drenched coat and gloves, h

83 kudos 5,871 words ~24 min read Explicit
Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot Top Arthur Morgan Bottom John Marston
19

The Bear, the Wolf, and the Hat

by vaguepurpose

Sean whistled low behind them. "Christ, Morgan. You look like wan av dem fancy paintings rich folk hang over deir shitters." "Shut up," Arthur and John growled at the same time. Sean blinked. John barely spared the redhead a glance, his eyes locked on Arthur's tight shoulders. "You," John started, t

207 kudos 4,525 words ~19 min read Not Rated
Bottom Arthur Morgan Top Dutch van der Linde Top John Marston
20

Удручённый невезением

by MrCulper

Многие назвали бы Джона Марстона удачливым сукиным сыном, но после того, как ограбление поезда под его руководством оборачивается катастрофой, сам он так не считает. В дальнейшем удача отворачивается от Джона всё больше и больше, а тем человеком, который уверяет его, что ему не так уж и не везёт, ка

6 kudos 13,966 words ~56 min read Mature
Canon-Typical Violence Pre-Canon Blood and Injury

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What does Morston mean?

Morston is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Arthur Morgan and John Marston. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.

How many Morston fics are on AO3?

There are over 28,000 Morston fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.

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