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1. francis forever by RiseBird

   Fandoms: The Secret History - Donna Tartt  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   12 Nov 2025

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
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   • Francis Abernathy/Richard Papen
   • Francis Abernathy
   • Richard Papen
   • richard trying to cope with his internalized homophobia
   • Richard POV
   • Post Henry's Death
   • really minor gore elements
   • Fix It Fic
   • Canon Compliant
   • Angst with a Happy Ending

   Summary

   I just stared at him with glassy eyes, watching him lift my limbs and do his duty without a single word, like the dog he was - coming back to its cruel owner time and time again.
   francis takes richard home from the hospital after henry's death to take care of him <3

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