Summary:

The Walking Dead from a Dixon (mainly Merle's) perspective. 

This is my Merle's Story 2.0, did a little rewrite ( fine, a big rewrite) 

Now, some things will be the same, so if you liked Merle's Story you should like this, but some pretty big plot changes...  hope you like...

WARNING:  This spends some time within Merle's brain, some in Ed's (ew... so sorry) some in Daryl's... all Season 1 initially, so there will be pretty severe misogyny, racism, discussion of abuse, mild actual abuse...( there is one small instance of mior child abuse... I will warn you!! )  also foul language and bad grammar.  Reprehensible attitudes will be expressed... if that is something you do not appreciate, please don't read.  

 

Rated: E
Categories: Headcanon, Pre-Series, Season 1, Season 2, Season 2/3 Interlude, Season 3
Characters: Amy Harrison, Andrea Harrison, Beth Greene, Carl Grimes, Carol Peletier, Dale Horvath, Daryl Dixon, Dr. Edwin Jenner, Ed Peletier, Glenn Rhee, Hershel Greene, Jacqui, Jim, Jimmy, Lori Grimes, Maggie Greene Rhee, Merle, Miranda, Morales, Original Character(s), Otis, Patricia, Phillip Blake, Randall, Rick Grimes, Shane Walsh, Sophia Peletier, Theodore 'T-Dog' Douglas
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Fluffy/Comedy, Hurt/Comfort, Porn w/ Plot, POV
Warnings: Adult Language, Carol/Other (Temp), Character Death, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse (Implied), Drug Use, Sexual Situations, Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 58 Completed: Yes
Word count: 234141 Read: 16480
Published: October 14, 2017 Updated: July 14, 2018

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1. Chapter 1 - Prologue by coreenfw [Reviews - 6] (3351 words)

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author.  The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise.  No copyright infringement is intended.

2. Chapter 2 by coreenfw [Reviews - 2] (2271 words)

This chapter is much like the original story with some tweeking... just to let you know.

3. Chapter 3 by coreenfw [Reviews - 2] (2459 words)

Another chapter, these will come pretty fast.... I am on chapter 7 right now..  lol.  This has a lot of similarities to Merle's story as will the next one.  Then Chapter 4 things will be a changin' Again!!  Enjoy, and please feel free to let me know what you think of the changes...  reviews are love.

4. Chapter 4 - Hunting Trip Part 1 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (2519 words)

5. Chapter 5. - Hunting Trip Part 2, by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (3082 words)

Warning:  description of deer hunting at the beginning.  Pretty graphic, so if this is a trigger, please skip to the asterisk line.....  

thanks again to the lovely and delightful Amanda Hawthorne, my muse and support system...  thanks to all of you who read, whether you review or not, I love you all.... 

6. Chapter 6 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (3581 words)

Here you go, something new.

warning: Child endangerment, actual  Child and spousal abuse.  mention of in the past.  If these are triggers, I am sorry... 

7. Chapter 7 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4081 words)

8. Chapter 8 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (3346 words)

More for some lovely reviewers... see, you get rewards!!!  Your lovely reviews made me want to post sooner!!  Thanks so much!!  

Warning for drug use.... 

9. Chapter 9 by coreenfw [Reviews - 6] (3567 words)

Warnings : Dixon mouth... snotty attitudes (some of the camp ladies), miscarriage and abuse mentions... 

this is the last chapter I have thus far... so... I better get back to wory!!  Hope you enjoy.  Some nice Caryl at the end.  

i own nothing... 

thanks again to all the readers... and especially to Amanda!!

10. Chapter 10 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (3695 words)

Thanks for all the kind reviews!!  Here is more.... enjoy!!

11. Chapter 11 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (4095 words)

More adventures, twists and turns... and berry picking... especially more Caryl.  Enjoy!!

12. Chapter 12 - Atlanta trip by coreenfw [Reviews - 2] (2821 words)

this is a Merle-centric chapter, there is no Caryl... sorry.

there is some graphic descriptions of Rick's horses death... no terrible,  but sad.  Also hand removal later, so if that is something you don't want to read, I am sure you can tell when it is coming and that is in italics.  Usual warnings for Dixon attitude, drug usage and Merle-mouth.

enjoy

13. Chapter 13 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4602 words)

Angst... Daryl and Carol... all will eventually smooth out, but... gotta have some.  

I did adjust the timeline a bit.  I set it up so that Daryl got back sooner, and they went after Merle.  Author's license....  lol.  So, they left to get Merle the same day.  Hope this doesn't offend, since I am changing things around anyway, I wasn't too worried, just wanted you all to know... I unspderstand the show timeline is different.  Enjoy!!

14. Chapter 14 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (3215 words)

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author.  The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise.  No copyright infringement is intenDed.  

Thanks so much, all my reviewers.. and all the best to my friend  and superior beta, Amanda!!  Thanks so much!!  She's got a new one coming, and it is crazy awesome!!! 

15. Chapter 15 - Merle's return by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (3873 words)

Enjoy!!!

16. Chapter 16 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4005 words)

More...  enjoy!!  

17. Chapter 17 by coreenfw [Reviews - 6] (4538 words)

Hmmm, having fun... gotta figure how to follow canon, make sense and follow my new personal canon... hope you are enjoying ths...  thanks for the reviews!!  You guys make my day.  

18. Chapter 18 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4749 words)

Here is more... we have been busy, i just realized this had dropped off the list...  so many good stories, so little time!!!  Love to you all!!

19. Chapter 19 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (3506 words)

20. Chapter 20 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (2992 words)

Well, now let's just see how Merle is taking his little blow up with Carol.....

21. Chapter 21 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (5379 words)

More, enjoy... love to you all....

22. Chapter 22 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4224 words)

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Y'all!!!!! 

23. Chapter 23 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4938 words)

New Years is just around the corner, so this is your after Christmas present.  Enjoy, and remember reviews are love!!  Wishing all the readers, whether you review or not, a joyous New Year!!

24. Chapter 24 by coreenfw [Reviews - 2] (5878 words)

This is more development of our story... maybe filler, but we need to get there, little bits of Caryl.. no worries, it is coming... but, not real fast... they still have the bet to resolVe.  T teases Carol, and Merle/ Jacqui continues...  have fun!!  

25. Chapter 25. - Road Trip by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (5748 words)

new chapter...  this is a little different, a road trip, but there is a little Caryl at the end...leading into a *gasp* ENTIRE Caryl only chapter.  

Usual warnings for Merle mouth, disrespect, racial comments...etc.  this is really ALL chapters... it is Merle-centric...  lol.

thanks, as usual for all the readers, especially the reviewers... And thanks for my Beta, Amanda... you rock!!!  Caryl On!!

26. Chapter 26 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4483 words)

Ok...Hurt/ Comfort, and a 96% Caryl Chapter....  Enjoy my sweeties.  

27. Chapter 27 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4003 words)

Wow... thanks, for my reviewers, Thank you so much... you are my support system.

another chapter for you all...  love and best to you all!!  

there is a big flashback, just to the day before.... it is in italics.... 

28. Chapter 28 by coreenfw [Reviews - 8] (5213 words)

so, we get to find out what is going on in the barn, but first a walk in the woods with Merle Dixon.

I hope U like. Yes, some Caryl...

29. Chapter 29 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (4778 words)

warnings, chicken ‘hurting’, and discussion of Jimmy’s body parts... both brief.  Also reliving a little of Ed, both in his effect on Carol and her internal voice, and his death.  Carol is still affected by it.  

Some sweet Caryl and some jerky, but backwardly ( a new word?) sweet Merle.

thanks for reading!!!

30. Chapter 30 by coreenfw [Reviews - 6] (2611 words)

This is a shorty, but some sweet sophia/Carol, Merle high-jinx, and a little Caryl.

31. Chapter 31 by coreenfw [Reviews - 1] (5065 words)

Next installment, hope you like....

31. Chapter 31 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (5065 words)

Next installment, hope you like....

32. Chapter 32 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4508 words)

Warnings for:  sweet Caryl, Merle ‘training’ the kids, Lori’s harpy attitude and a bit more Caryl.

hope you enjoy.

33. Chapter 33 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (3240 words)

Just another day in the life....  enjoy.

35. Chapter 34 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (4888 words)

*Warning - mention of suicide *

a bit more angst here and a bit of Caryl angst specifically... 

36. Chapter 35 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4495 words)

lots of dealing with things... some might say filler, but, stuff that needs to happen to move the story.  Thanks for reading....  

for BB, she wanted a quicker update...  luv ya!!  Here you are....

37. Chapter 36 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (3503 words)

Back to fun at the farm!!  Enjoy

38. Chapter 37 by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (3104 words)

Angst!  Death of a character, angst.....

(and more....)

39. Chapter 38 by coreenfw [Reviews - 6] (3486 words)

some resolution and some time passes, and some things slowly change.

Warning - Hints for sex...

40. Chapter 39 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4417 words)

Well, I haven't done this in a while, so...

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author.  The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise.  No copyright infringement is intended.

Having big Caryl feels after the last few epsodes, and BB wanted an update sooner than later.... 

Hope you all enjoy.  

41. Chapter 40. - The Fall by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4335 words)

here we go, a little more, just for fun.  Enjoy!

42. Chapter 42 - The Fall Part 2 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4082 words)

here you go... 

43. Chapter 43 - Road Trip - Redux by coreenfw [Reviews - 7] (5234 words)

ok, so now our fine family has grown a bit, and is back on the road....  hope you enjoy.

44. Chapter 44 - Return by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4497 words)

Enjoy.... I know I am....  thanks so much to everyone who reads, all who review and especially Amanda...  

45. Chapter 45 - Christmas by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (5025 words)

Ok.. no I didn’t die, or have a block... I had such a fun time binge reading several chapters on one of the fics I am following, that I thought I would allow younall the same.  So

here are three chapters in a row...  hold on tight!!!

first, some sweet gooeyness, fluffy christmas time and, yes...finally...YES!!!

46. Chapter 46. - Attack by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (3707 words)

all is never perfect for our dear ones, and so....

47. Chapter 47 - Aftermath by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4191 words)

so, here you go, the next installment, where all things are.... nope, no spoilers.

48. Chapter 48 - The Road by coreenfw [Reviews - 5] (3124 words)

...🎼🎵on the road again... just cain’t wait to get on the road again...🎶🎵

Here they go.... searching for a place to settle.  More fun!!  Enjoy...

49. Chapter 49 - The Prison by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4277 words)

here we are,  I hope you enjoy my version of our friends first day or so... 

a little Daddy Daryl/ Sophia flashback in the middle, in italics... so, enjoy.

50. Chapter 50 - Judith by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (2980 words)

OK, wow... 50 chapters... huh?  Never had a clue.  I am glad you have all come along with me.  There is more, I have some plot holes I plan to spackle, and some surprises yet to release.  Love and warm fuzzies... along with some closure.  i am looking at several more chapters, so sit back an enjoy.  

This is a shorty.  

51. Chapter 51 Adjustments by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4235 words)

I never can thank my beta, Amanda Hawthorne, enough.  She is awesome, tolerates my goofiness... writes like an angel, and she is so much fun!!  Thank you Ananda!!!  

On to my next chapter... I hope you enjoy <3

52. Chapter 52 - Woodbury Part 1 by coreenfw [Reviews - 2] (3948 words)

sorry it has been a little while, I am almost done here, and between life and another story, plus... plus the weirdness that is fandom.  Well, excuses... 

i hope you like this.  getting into the last stretch!!!

thank you Amanda!!  Best Beta EVER!!!

53. Chapter 53 - Woodbury Part 2 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4750 words)

Thought I would move things along!  So...here’s another Chapter.  Love!

54. Chapter 54 - The Governor by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4659 words)

this title is a bit misleading, as while there is Gov stuff, there is more... enjoy.

thank you Amanda... you are wonderful!!

55. Chapter 55 - Woodbury Part 3 by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (3109 words)

back again.  I am finished with this tale, there are four more chapters, the last being an epilogue

I have had such fun writing this, playing with the story and characters.  I hope you all enjoy the ending... just a few more words here, and I will posting in the next several days.  

Love to all who read, and especially to my dear friend and primary beta Amanda Hawthorn.  Also much love to my regular reviewers... Here we go...

56. Chapter 56 by coreenfw [Reviews - 3] (4051 words)

57. Chapter 57 - Ooh, Baby, Baby... by coreenfw [Reviews - 4] (4924 words)

winding things up here...

This is the last official chapter, only an epilogue after this.  Love to you all!!!

58. Chapter 58 - Epilogue by coreenfw [Reviews - 8] (3639 words)

all fun things must come to an end...

So, here is the very last I have to say in this story.  You knew I couldn’t leave without having the BABY!

Thanks so much to Amanda, who has made this joirney wonderful...

...and to all the regulars, and irregulars ( you know who you are ;) )

so...a summing up