A lone outlaw (reader) stumbles across the Van-Der-Linde gang when she robs the same train as them. Soon she becomes familiar with the way they work and one member in particular, Arthur Morgan, First a hatred then an undying love. Life is never simple is it?

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 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.

•This is a more serious and realistic short story addition in Arthur's point of view to the game Red Dead Redemption 2 leading up to the Blackwater Incident• •Will be Thirteen chapters, some longer than others. Each chapter occurs a month at a time chronologically up to the Massacre, each one written out like a mission• •Comment and let me know what you think! What're your favorite parts? Make sure to vote if you're enjoying :)• •Chapter 13 is the Blackwater Massacre which you can read by itself alone, but the story before helps give better context with it• By 1898, the Van Der Linde Gang had pulled off numerous robberies and heists. Months after their most recent robbery, the gang was lying low in the Grizzlies, waiting on the chance for Dutch to sell the gold they had collected in hopes of living in solitude. This story takes place a little over year before the Van Der Linde Gang ended in a standoff, and one year before the Blackwater Massacre. It introduces Lenny Summers, Charles Smith, Jenny Kirk, and Micah Bell to the gang, the last four to join before the Blackwater Ferry Heist. For a while in '98, Dutch's gang lived in peace waiting for an opportunity to buy land for their 'family'. After meeting Lenny, Charles, and Jenny, the gang was hopeful. About five months prior to the Blackwater Incident, Dutch met Micah Bell. After Micah saved Dutch's life, he was initiated into the gang, where they began to fall back to crime.

[ 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.

(Arthur Morgan X Female Reader) 'Love in a hurricane, Playing a Dangerous game...' You are a newly adopted rescue into the Van der Linde gang after being held hostage by the dreaded O Driscolls. A sudden fascination kindles in you for the mysterious Arthur Morgan, and after spending time together out on a ride- feelings quickly become apparent. Under the night time blanket, no holds are barred it seems, and these emotions are expressed without hesitation. But past scars bleed heavy, and falling in love with this outlaw proves to be no easy task when you learn his affections are not as easy as they first seemed; only further enforced by the bustling chaos of the world around you- lost in barbaric gun fights and gang rivalry. Is there a light at the end of this tunnel? Or is the course of true love doomed to run dry? {Image used in cover credits to @rayxlu on instagram} **all images used in my chapter headers do NOT belong to me. All credit goes to the owners/creators of the images. I have used these for creative non-profit purposes**

You own a saloon in a town you wish to leave for good. One day, a group of outlaws decides to settle nearby. You decide to use them to your advantage to get out. Driven by his greed and the hunger for prestige, Dutch takes the deal you offer and puts his most trusted man, Arthur, up for your protection. However, even though Arthur seems like a fine fella, he has issues of his own and a lifestyle he can't seem to shake off.

❝ 𝐼𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡. ❞𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑒 𝑠ℎ𝑟𝑢𝑔𝑔𝑒𝑑, 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟. ❝ 𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑛'𝑡. 𝐼 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒 ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑜𝑓𝑓 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜. ❞ ❝ 𝐻𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑛'𝑡. ❞ *•𓆙•* A 24 year old named Amara Findlay was born into a wealthy family along with her sister, Maisie Findlay. Her life seemed so perfect to everyone else but in reality her parents, Sandy and Micheal Findlay were toxic people, wanting their children to do things for their business whether the two sisters like it or not. Amara's mother pushes her to find a suitor, as being the eldest in the family that is her duty to find a wealthy man to settle down with. But, Amara refuses to settle down with anyone for everyone that has interest in her isn't good enough. In 1899, on a sunny afternoon, Amara goes to Valentine with her sister, Maisie. They meet a man there named John Marston. Maisie introduces herself and Amara to the man and become acquainted with him, Amara doesn't fully trust the man, despite her slight attraction to him. John is immediately attracted to Amara and tries to become closer with her, but Amara still keeps up her guard. Will Amara Findlay learn to trust John? And if so, what will happen? Started: September 6, 2020 Finished: June 20, 2021 COMPLETED [THE STORY IS THE ONLY THING THAT BELONGS TO ME I DONT OWN RDR2 OR ANYTHING ASSOCIATED WITH IT! SOME EVENTS IN THE GAME WILL BE CHANGED TO GO ALONG WITH THE STORY LINE]

Arthur Morgan, a crucial gunslinger of the Van der Linde Gang, joins in on the usual coach robbery, when suddenly, unexpected guests drop by. All before was going according to plan, until hell broke loose and the upper-class Lady (Y/N) stepped into his life. Can the wanted Arthur Morgan finally be able to prove himself that he is capable to love and be loved by another? [Highest Rankings] #1 - arthurmorgan #1 - ps4 #1 - arthurmorganxreader #1 - rockstargames #1 - reddeadredemption2 #1 - reddeadredemption #1 - wildwest #1 - rdr2xreader #1 - playstation #1 - rdr2 #2 - cowboy #3 - dutch #1 - southern #1 - western -Note: Contains violence, suggestive themes, and mature language. -Thank you for voting, commenting, and/ or reading -S0UP66

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.