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1. i shine (only with the light you gave me) by SpencerReid02

   Fandoms: The Walking Dead (TV)  

   • Not Rated
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   24 Jul 2026

   Tags

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   • Daryl Dixon/Jesus
   • Daryl Dixon
   • Jesus (Walking Dead)
   • Rick Grimes
   • Deanna Monroe
   • Aaron (Walking Dead)
   • Eric Raleigh
   • Carl Grimes
   • Glenn Rhee
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Gay Male Character
   • The Walking Dead (TV) Season 5
   • Alexandria Safe-Zone (Walking Dead)
   • LGBTQ Themes
   • Established Relationship

   Summary

   Daryl had always envied Rick; he had someone to stay alive for. Carl and Judith served as another reason for Rick to keep breathing another day. When Paul came around, he became that beacon of light in Daryl’s life.

   Or

   A canon divergent AU where Paul has been a part of the group since day one. He and Daryl are happily in love, and they grapple with Daryl's aversion to letting new people in on their relationship. Set during season 5.

   Series

   • Part 1 of desus AU

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   8,650

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   1/1

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