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There's no escape from this rising sense of dread (when it's already here, inside...)

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Series Begun:

2026-02-24

Series Updated:

2026-03-01

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Words:: 18,426
Works:: 2
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Things are better if I stay by Galaxy_Globe

Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Chris Evans Movies)
24 Feb 2026
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After Bucky falls from the train, Steve blames himself. Heavily. Steve is strong, but he's no match for the guilt he experiences, leading to his attempted suicide in 1945.

Now, in 2024, Steve got his happy ending, but the ghosts of his past don't quite let up so easily. While it's usually Bucky who gets nightmares, this time it's Steve's turn. And he spirals. Hard.

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- Part 1 of There's no escape from this rising sense of dread (when it's already here, inside...)
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English

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6,486

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1/1

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2

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50

Bookmarks:

3

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980
And the symptoms are nothing compared to the cure. by Galaxy_Globe

Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Chris Evans Movies)
01 Mar 2026
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They got married two years ago in Wakanda. Between Steve's busy life and Bucky reintegrating back into society, Bucky has remained in Wakanda. That is until now. Steve brings back Bucky to the US.

These are the five times Bucky had a nightmare, and the one day where he didn't.

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- Part 2 of There's no escape from this rising sense of dread (when it's already here, inside...)
Language:

English

Words:

11,940

Chapters:

6/6

Kudos:

25

Bookmarks:

3

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572