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1. (all of a sudden) i’m the man of my dreams by ObsessedWithFandom

   Fandoms: Dead Boy Detectives (TV)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   28 Aug 2025

   Tags

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   • Edwin Paine | Edwin Payne & Charles Rowland
   • Edwin Paine | Edwin Payne/Charles Rowland
   • Charles Rowland (DCU)
   • Edwin Paine | Edwin Payne
   • Pre-Canon
   • Pre-Relationship
   • Trans Charles Rowland (DCU)
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Canon-Typical Character Death
   • Canon-Typical Character Running Away From Death
   • Friendship/Love
   • Trans Edwin Paine | Edwin Payne

   Summary

   It’s not a lie. Charles will defend that to his last breath (maybe, possibly, definitely). He never lies to Edwin.
   The rest of the world might not see it the same way, though.

   Or: Charles has a secret. Surprisingly little changes.

   Language:

   English

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