Slow burn Rickyl. Shane and Daryl have a secret agreement that helps keep Daryl's demons in check. However, upon Rick joining the group and taking an interest in the redneck, followed by Shane's later death, Daryl might have to go to someone else for help. Rated for a reason.

[Part One of Two]. [AU - SLASH]. Half way through Harry's summer, Dumbledore sends someone to check on him. Preconceptions are destroyed, new friendships are gained and new relationships with a notoriously sarcastic and disgruntled Potion's Professor seems to change the course of Harry's life once again. [WARNINGS: Mentions of alcohol, drugs, abuse and sex].

When Rick Grimes walks into the station with the report of having a Dixon in custody, he expects to see his town's most infamous criminal, Merle Dixon. So it's a shock when he hears it's Merle's kid brother, Daryl, waiting in the next room. (An AU Rickyl fanfiction).