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Edwin never liked to be touched...and that was before 70 years of Hell, where contact always, inevitably, brought pain.
Now that he's back on Earth, Edwin needs keep his memories of Hell far, far away. He needs to guarantee that darkness stays far from his new life, from his new...friend.
Charles should never see that part of him, not ever.
A mysterious potion may be the solution he is looking for...
or it may just make everything more complicated.Series
- Part 2 of feelings which grow in the light
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Edwin Payne is fine. Considering that just a few weeks ago, he was trapped, lost in an endless nightmare-
But Edwin got out. Now, he has a detective agency, and this strange, blisteringly kind boy, who seems to want to be his... friend.
So. Why wouldn't Edwin be fine?
But with a strange affliction haunting Edwin at night, it's difficult to keep his new life far away from that darkness.
And why does getting closer to Charles, only seem to make Edwin feel worse...?Series
- Part 1 of feelings which grow in the light
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St. Hil's Guide To Surviving A Demon Summoning by ahyperactivehero (ahyperactiverhero) for ghostinthelibrary
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
09 Oct 2025
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Everything was supposed to go back to normal after Charles interrupted Simon’s little demon ‘prank’ on Edwin. Except, Edwin can’t sleep without seeing monsters or his classmates dying horrifically, and he is convinced there is something stalking them through the halls of St. Hil’s.
And everything only gets worse when their classmates start disappearing…
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"Sorry," Charles says, not very sorry at all, "no version of this where I didn't come get you, is there?"
an incomplete collection of other versions of charles's rescue of edwin, explored through alternate universes
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- Part 6 of dead boy musings
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The Dead Boy Detectives & Co. are on a new mission to save Edwin. Fortunately, they have some time to prepare for once.
Unfortunately, their target is an actual dragon.
But the Astral Plane holds more than just danger, with a certain someone also awaiting rescue.
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- Part 2 of The Blood of the Covenant
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Assistant to Death, Edwin Payne, fucked up on his first solo job: firstly, he arrived too early, and then the charismatic boy who was dying stubbornly refused to go to his afterlife. Being transferred to the Lost and Found's data processing department was humiliating enough, but he realised Death must be having a laugh at his expense when he met his assigned training partner...
Or: Edwin and Charles become reluctant colleagues, escape their boring desk jobs to found a Detective Agency and stumble into a hell of a lot of trouble along the way…
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the toughest part you survived, but i wish i was there beside you by quietdetective
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
07 Oct 2025
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Charles trainers tracked through the snow, the soft crunch the only sound he could hear. Fat flakes blew around him, the weather feeling warmer than it had any right to, as snow fell softly down.
It was peaceful, in a way that only came when the world was silent.
Edwin’s house stood quietly, the path up to his door undisturbed.
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“So, what do you study at HFA?” Before the other boy can answer, Charles puts a hand on his shoulder. “No, wait, let me guess.” He puts a finger on his lips to think. “You don’t look like a sporty chap. No offense. And you’re taking your A-levels a year early, which means you got some brains inside that head of yours. You read. Very old books.”
“Sherlock Holmes is a classic!” Edwin looks offended.
“So… You’re definitely in the Humanities.” Charles turns with a smile for approval. “Am I right?”
“That is still sixteen different specialities.”
“Yeah, and I don’t know them all, so you’re gonna have to tell me, now."
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Or: Charles, Crystal and Niko are considered the inseparable bus crew. No one messes with them. When Edwin gets bullied in front of them, Charles takes it upon himself to include him into their group. What ensues is a true kind of friendship and the discovery of what love can help get through, all in the span of their last sixth form year.
Featuring an (almost) independent trans Charles, an insecure Edwin, Jenny playing legal guardian, walking shelter dogs and being the teenagers that they are.
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What if when Charles went to hide in the attic, he was found by a young man who had just gone up there to read? What if they were both allowed to survive their encounters with the bullies and go on to live?
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I Wasn’t Born to Lose You (I Want You) by desire_turns_to_ashes
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
05 Oct 2025
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Having been raised as the omega son of a Viscount, Edwin knew he would never have a choice when it came to love and marriage. It would be his father who decides and he had finally accepted that. What he couldn’t come to terms with was the fact that his soon to be husband was none other than his high school bully… Simon.
After an awful dinner with the family of his now betrothed, Edwin runs away into the night, unaware of how much his life was about to change. And that maybe finding love wasn’t such a foolish dream after all.
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- Part 1 of I Want You (So Bad)
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the way you held me at a distance, as if scared i would hurt you by quietdetective
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
05 Oct 2025
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The first time Charles had seen Edwin’s tolerance for pain was within their first week of being friends.
Charles hadn’t figured out how to change his outfit yet, so after much reassurance that it wasn’t needed (Charles), and much insistence that it must not be comfortable to walk about in only a vest (Edwin), so he wore a slightly too broad blazer. Edwin soldiered on in his dress shirt and sweater vest, pretending as if his discomfort was not the most apparent thing between the two boys.
A look into Charles' thoughts on Edwin's tolerance to pain.
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Greatest In The League by ahyperactivehero (ahyperactiverhero)
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
04 Oct 2025
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Charles Rowland has it all figured out. He’s going to go to school, play hockey on a scholarship, and get a good job. That is his masterplan, and nothing is going to stand in his way.
Not even his lack of ice time. Or his questionable grades.
Thankfully, his new friend Crystal has the answer to all of this in the form of her best friend and world-famous figure skater, Edwin Payne.
They might just fall in love if they don’t kill each other first.
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i'm real in your arms, that's enough for now by quietdetective for muirgen_lys
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
03 Oct 2025
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Charles Rowland was quite proud of himself.
Edwin had been doing a lot better, and the school and his parents were none the wiser about Charles' cat.
Of course, that was until Charles let his guard down.
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Meet me on the Try Line by m_erlin_s, sixbynine
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV), The Dead Boy Detectives (DC Comics)
03 Oct 2025
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Charles had played sports his whole life.
Football, Cricket, Basketball, Rugby - he threw himself into all of it with a passion like no other, and he was good, very good.
Playing on Eastfield Community's Sixth Form Rugby team meant Charles, and his teammates, regularly practiced with and competed against local private boys school: St Hilarion's.
Charles didn't usually pay much attention to the opposing team.
Then Edwin crossed his path.
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Love Is An Ocean (Extended Edition) by MostlyGhostly (BlueMelon)
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
03 Oct 2025
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Thomas and Edwin hit it off after a chance meeting and fall hard and fast in love. Their chemistry is undeniable and despite a bit of pushback, Edwin is determined to integrate his new boyfriend into his friend circle.
Their Summer of love comes to a screeching halt in a mess of lies and misunderstanding. Left to pick up the pieces of his broken heart after two rounds of grief and betrayal, Edwin spends the next year going through the motions. Everything changes for him, though, when Niko convinces him to join her, Crystal and Charles on a Summer Holiday to Ibiza.
Perhaps things might not be as irreparably broken as he thought they were.
This fic is mostly completed and will update weekly, every Friday!
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what should have been the worst day of my life, you kept me safe, and warm by quietdetective for muirgen_lys
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
02 Oct 2025
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Charles Rowland was found after nearly dying in an old, cold, attic. He should've succumb to hypothermia hours ago.
It's only when he wakes, and shares that a cat had helped keep him warm through the night, do things start to make more sense.
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The client meets the smile with one of his own, his posture already loosening in response to Charles’ charm. “There’s an old lady who haunts the candy shop a few streets down from where I li-” he breaks off, smile fading. “Where I used to live. I told her I had a mystery I was trying to sort out, and she pointed me your way.”
Charles grins. “Good old Lizzie,” he says. “Not to worry mate. We’re aces with mysteries.”
A routine case looking into mysterious industrial 'accidents' goes sideways, resulting in Edwin leaning on his hell-forged pain tolerance to get them both out safely. Charles is less than thrilled about it.
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I would burn the world to bring some heat to you by imnotcryingipromise
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
28 Sep 2025
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"The moment I run, it'll chase," Edwin whispers defeatedly, eyes panically searching the space.
"I can't get away from it, Charles. I can't- and... no matter what has happened between us, I can't let it have you," he explains resolutely.
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Edwin’s proposal was interrupted by the unexpected return of Hell. Now, the boys must fight for freedom whilst navigating the treachery of their own hearts.
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My Life Ended When They Called Your Name by GenevieveFangirl
Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)
23 Sep 2025
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Charles’ hand grips Edwin’s impossibly tighter. He holds his breath and only has one wish; please don’t be Edwin. Please let his best friend live. If there really is a higher power, they’ll grant him this one desire. He’ll never ask for anything again.
Thomas walks slowly back to the microphone. It is only a couple steps, but it is the longest few seconds of Charles’ life. The anticipation and stress are killing him. Finally, Thomas reaches the podium again and reads the name on the slip of paper.
“The voted tribute from District 8 is… Edwin Payne.”
And Charles’ heart shatters.
It’s the 125th Hunger Games and the Quarter Quell rules are simple: one tribute is selected by the district citizens via voting, while the other tribute must be a volunteer. When Edwin’s name is called as the tribute voted in and Charles volunteers for the other spot, how will they navigate the trials both inside and outside the arena?
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Charles has known Edwin a long time.
A really long time, and he knows exactly what his closest companion needs.Even if Edwin won't admit it.