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A crash.
A cover-up.
A man forced into another’s shadow.Paul McCartney is gone, but the world must never know.
William is chosen, altered, and trained to become the face they loved.At first, it’s survival.
Then it becomes something else entirely.
Something he learns to enjoy.The crowds adore him.
The music lives through him.
And the lie begins to feel almost real.
His thoughts aren’t always his own.
Sometimes they sound like Paul.
Sometimes, he thinks as himself.But like water dripping through an old roof, the truth always finds its way in.
Even in disguise, no one stays dry forever.
When the rain comes—it pours.
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TURN ME ON DEAD MAN by cheezegrat3r
Fandoms: The Beatles (Band), Paul Is Dead (Short Film 2018), Maxwell's Silver Hammer - The Beatles (Song)
07 Oct 2025
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Paul McCartney is dead; well thats what the public wont know. They cover up Pauls death and find a replacement, only for him to begin spiraling.
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- English
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- 820
- Chapters:
- 1/?
- Kudos:
- 1
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- 20
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December 1966, London.
The Beatles are deep into recording their next album, and the late nights are starting to take their toll. Strange reflections. Blurred faces. The harder Paul tries to hold it together, the more it slips.
And when things stop making sense, will anyone notice?
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Inspired by the shining
Pauls disappearance left john absolutely distraught. Depending on anything to fill the void and denying that Paul is not able to be found. But Paul returns month later, and what has thought to be peace settling into the band, is instead a decaying that creeps towards them inevitably. even when they go out far at a Scotland farm to finish their upcoming album. Ringo knows that something will go wrong, but with his so called schizophrenia it makes any of his accusations seem untrue. the only thing he can do is to protect him and George, and hope the farm won't eat them alive.
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Some are dead and some are living (in my life, I've loved them all) by n3lli3l
Fandoms: The Beatles (Band), Paul Is Dead (Short Film 2018)
09 Sep 2025
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Billy took the information in and slowly nodded. He knew exactly who was the guy who inadvertently saved his life. It still didn't explain to him exactly what was going on. Why was the man in front of him acting the way he was? It was almost like…
“C'mon Paul, I know you don't exactly enjoy driving in the dark.”
Oh.
Billy's heart stuttered and he feared it'd stop. Oh God, this explained it. John Lennon thought he was bloody Paul McCartney.
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A twist on the Paul is Dead theory, where Billy is not actually an evil manipulative doppelganger. Inspired a bit by the short 2018 film "Paul Is Dead", cause I bloody love it.
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Billy Shears’ Super Awesome & Crazy Fun Theme Park!!! by Zkit
Fandoms: The Beatles (Band)
28 Aug 2025
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Paul McCartney is dead, only Billy Shears remains.
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- English
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- 709
- Chapters:
- 1/?
- Kudos:
- 4
- Hits:
- 26
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average harry and paul mccartney bond over being replaced by a doppelgänger by ieatwateryaey
Fandoms: Born in the SMP, The Beatles (Band)
23 Aug 2025
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read the title
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Paul McCartney’s death happens in 1966 then in 1980 John Lennon dies
In 1991 a young girl is born with a soul that hasn’t awoken yet.
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- Part 1 of Reunions
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set in an alternate 1966 where Paul’s death triggers John to descend into occult rituals in a desperate attempt to bring him back.
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- Part 1 of Hauntings
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Paul is dead AU except Billy is actually normal for once and John is (as always) the little freak.
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The spring of 1967, Nicky's life was going great. He worked as a personal photographer for the Beatles and was good friends with all of the band- or so he thought. One day, Nicky needed to snap a picture of Paul in his shiny new Sgt. Pepper's uniform. But when he rang, sent letters, there was no answer. He desperately needed to give the photos to their manager Brian Epstein, so he took his car and drove to Paul's house, when he arrived he saw a chilling sight.
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Paul had stolen something. An entire life that should’ve been his.
My version of the Paul is dead theory.
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John was stubborn, but he was more than just that- he was petty. Anyone who knew him for more than a brief meeting would agree. Brian knew this fact more than most, having to deal with him on an almost daily basis. During the ride back to his house, John kept playing Brian's words on repeat in his head. ‘There's nothing you can do’. With every loop of the phrase, the burning itch to prove him wrong grew. It grew until it was all encompassing. By the time he stepped back into his empty house, he had but one thought: says who?
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大概就是我对崆峒不浪漫男的邪恶幻想吧....
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A grieving wife of only seven days, Cynthia Lennon now Cynthia Powell is struggling with getting out of her house and also is a bit tight on money. While getting some visits, albeit none, Cynthia still craves some form of love and attention after her divorce with John Lennon. Linda Eastman, who is Billy Shears’ (Paul McCartney replacement) girlfriend at the time, comes to visit Cynthia one day and eventually these visits become frequent and slowly the two women form a connection and Cynthia discovers that she may not like men anymore.
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- Part 1 of BEAT AU
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dumb little bunny by lennonfeet (mccartneytape)
Fandoms: The Beatles (Band), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles (Album), Rock Music RPF
19 Apr 2025
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paul is dead, but ringo doesnt know. he’ll never have to know if billy can play up the act.
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Mr. Bridge and Tunnel on the Starlight Express by sincerelymacca
Fandoms: The Beatles (Band)
14 Apr 2025
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Paul is dead. However, you awake to find yourself in a strange elevator, with Paul himself right before you. At least… you thought it was Paul.
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what would happen if your sense of self felt like it was crafted?
in the year 2015, a new show rocked british television with over 5+ million viewers at the premiere of the pilot. five dapper boys plucked from the streets of liverpool became instant stars overnight, dubbed as the fictional band the show was named after, "the beatles".
however, as the years roll on, the fame starts to feel less like a blessing and more like a cage to keep them under contract. they begin to question themselves, their reality. are they real? is their music their own? or is it all but a farce?
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and it is HOT HOT HOT by lennonfeet (mccartneytape)
Fandoms: The Beatles (Band), Rock Music RPF, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - The Beatles (Album)
22 Mar 2025
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billy manages to slide his way into a dom/sub relationship with john……… somehow
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This fanfiction follows rebellious girl from Hamburg as she unexpectedly takes on the role of managing a quirky band of musicians. The story weaves humor, music, and cultural surprises into a lighthearted journey of self-discovery without giving too much away..
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English isn't my first language.
It starts off calm and slow, sorry if it might be boring!