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Really this is a catch all for my hurt Merlin whump so please forgive me. Don't know where all these super angsty story ideas come from but here they are.
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What if after Arthur's death, everyone returns back in time to the places they were when Merlin arrived in Camelot, but everyone thinks they are the only ones who returned?
Based off an incredible prompt by dryadalisliv on Tumblr.
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'It's been so long since I've had a friend, we can play together!' In contrast to the cheerful tone of voice, his sense of dread had grown stronger. He didn't even notice that time had resumed its course, and moved away from Arthur to take a few steps out of the ruins.
"What's wrong with you, Merlin?" Arthur looks at him with a frown, trying to understand his servant's reaction.
But Merlin didn't hear him. In place of Arthur's face and his normally blue eyes. There was nothing, just black holes that seemed never to end and a mouth that looked like a smile, jaw dropping as if there were no muscle or bone underneath.
'Don't worry, it's already too late, running away won't do any good.'
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He saw Arthur burst from the forest, wide-eyed and pale-faced. Sweat plastered his hair to his forehead, and fear locked his expression in its clutches. One hand stretched out as if to grab him. So near and yet so far.
The moment fled. Gravity won, and there wasn't even time for Merlin to cry out as the bandit's weight dragged him over the cliff and into the stormy waters below.
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When Merlin is hurt during a bandit attack, Arthur finds himself torn between the longings of his heart and his duties to the crown.
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Arthur found that he didn’t just like Merlin for his skills as a personal trainer, but he was starting to have those butterfly-in-stomach kinds of feelings about Merlin. Said feelings were inappropriate for three reasons: 1. As Arthur’s personal trainer sometimes Merlin’s job entailed very intimate positions and during those times Arthur’s thoughts were not appropriate for a professional environment, 2. Merlin would probably lose his job if he dated a client, and 3. Merlin was dating someone else.
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It had just been a simple joke. With Merlin’s limitless powers and the way the magical community treated him like a god, it only made sense that his spouse would fill in the accompanying role. Choosing the moniker ‘Goddess’ had been nothing more than a jest, like when Gwaine calls him a Princess. He hadn’t meant for it to become a thing. He especially hadn’t meant to suddenly be responsible for hosting magical balls and blessing magical ogre babies!
Or the 5 times Arthur is treated like a goddess and the 1 time he acts like one.
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- Part 9 of 5+1 Murther Stories
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Merlin has had 1500 years to consider what he’d do differently.
He’d tell Arthur about his magic sooner, he’d protect Morgana, teach her, to control her magic and her emotions. He’d tell Gaius how much he appreciated everything, make sure Gwen and Lance got thier happily ever after ….probably kill Uther Pendragon…very very quietly.
But of course no man can know his destiny, so it’s a moot point…..right?
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A strange man crosses ways with the prince of Camelot. Except he can't talk. But boy, has he got a story.
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Aka. Me? Revising a story I wrote three years ago? Not unthinkable. But me, adding new chapters? Miracles still exist, apparently.
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- Part 2 of Silent Knight
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In which Arthur slowly loses his mind after legalizing magic in Camelot because his idiot of a manservant still won't admit he's a freaking sorcerer... No worries though. He has a plan. A well-developed, patented, highly intelligent plan that would absolutely lead to Merlin becoming his court sorcerer (because the one he has right now was a complete dimwit).
Too bad Merlin also has a plan. A well-developed, patented, highly intelligent plan to not tell Arthur he has magic under any circumstances whatsoever.
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Gwaine glared at her. "Alright. First one to get Merlin and Arthur to admit their feelings to each other is indisputably the Wingman of the Century." He turned on his heel and walked out, nose in the air. Some of the knights looked like they were going to argue, but with the new lack of unity (and the fear of Morgana) they shuffled out, all heading their separate ways.
Gwen sighed, looking at her lover. “Morgana, is this really necessary?”
“Of course!” the witch laughed. “With this mission in hand, I cannot rest. Not until they have fucked loud enough for the entire palace to hear.”
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Camelot's biggest Merthur shippers compete to get Merlin and Arthur to bone each other for the coveted title of "Wingman of the Century". Featuring Mom!Friends Gwen and Leon who really need to be paid more, scheming Gaius and the knights, Morgana enjoying herself way too much, oblivious Merthur, and enough cliches and fluff to rot your teeth. (crack taken seriously) (oop now there's angst ofc there is) (fluff central)
Sequel to oneshot "Last Line of Defense" but written so that it can be read as a standalone.
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- Part 2 of The Emotionally Constipated Pendragons
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After Guinevere's banishment, Arthur and Merlin slip into an affair.
When they find her again, Merlin suffers, but soon there are more serious problems than his hopeless feelings. Gaius discovers the impossible:
Merlin is pregnant.
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One night after a feast, the knights of the round table gather to reminisce on the recent battle.
Merlin, worn out and tired from not only saving them, but also having to watch yet another magic user burn, finally snaps after a well-meaning joke.
Arthur and the other knights finally get a glimpse into what’s really going on in their friend’s head.
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Welcome to Merlin Kinktober, 2025! All fics are written and will be posted each day until the 31st. Fics average at 1.8k words, the total length is currently 57k, barring edits and additional content additions.
The vast majority of these will be bottom!Merlin/top!Arthur with the occasional switch-up. The knights are mixed in as well with a smattering of Generic Villainᵗᵐ and the tiniest splash of Guinivere.
These fics range from soft and fluffy to straight up rape. Many are on the line of dubcon, but only the unquestionably rape ones are going to be called out as explicit warnings in the description and prompt list. All fics should be appropriately tagged, but proceed with caution. If you see a tag I missed please let me know.
Feel free to request additional prompts or story continuations, though I promise nothing.
Enjoy!
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“Lady Morgana,” The lord said, his brows furrowing as he took a step back “Pardon me for the assumption, but I was told the king’s ward never left the East tower?” He asked and gestured vaguely around the gardens. Morgana smiled and Merlin smirked from his hiding place as he watched Arthur consider swooping in to save the man, but clearly thinking better of it.
“Ah, of course.” Morgana said “You must be confused. There are two wards of the king. I’m afraid you won’t be able to meet Merlin today.”
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Uther took in Balinor’s child as a baby and claimed him as his ward. Merlin thinks he’s being held hostage, but whatever.
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Despite all the supposed trips to the tavern none of the knights have seen Merlin drunk. They decide to rectify that. A poor decision, really.
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"Really?" Arthur asked, brushing the dirt off of him as he glowered at the man. "Again? I had it under control - and we aren't allies!" He added heatedly. Balinor shrugged, looking nonplussed by Arthur's anger as he stroked the dragon's wing.
"I know." Balinor said simply. "But I promised my son I wouldn't let you die."
"Your...You have a son?" Arthur demanded. Again, Balinor shrugged. "Why does your son...? Nevermind. Don't save me again!" He snapped, pointing a finger at the man. He turned to stalk back to the horse only for a column of fire to blow past him. The prince jumped. He spun around to tell the man off again but immediately noticed one of the remaining bandits who had been slowly creeping towards him burnt to a crisp. He looked back at Balinor.
"Sorry."
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Balinor lives. Arthur will do pretty much anything to get the man to stop saving his life.
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Arthur watched, unable to fully comprehend the events that had seemingly just crashed and burned in front of him rather than calmly unfold. He turned to look at the other knights who only shrugged as Mordred sank lower into his seat, lips pressed into a pout as he picked at his food.
“I…” He started and paused, taking a moment to gather his thoughts “Why do you want Merlin to like you so badly?” He finally sighed. Mordred stopped playing with his food, glancing up before looking at the door the servant in question had exited through
“Because he’s Merlin.” He said as if that provided any sort of answer.
Arthur didn’t deserve this. He did his best to be a good person. Maybe this was some kind of divine intervention saying he needed to up his charity game. He needed to give the lower town a bigger tax break or something. Perhaps ride out and save three more damsels than usual.
"He has a point," Gwaine piped up as he inhaled another mead "He is Merlin."
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“Mordred, right?” Arthur asked, kneeling in front of him. The boy nodded, eyes wide as he looked at Arthur as if he might bolt at any moment. “What are you doing back in Camelot? My father won’t like seeing you again.”
“He’s hurt.” Mordred whispered and Arthur glanced over at where Merlin was unconscious. A sudden realization dawned on him.
“You healed him,” He said slowly “With magic.”
Mordred nodded. Arthur’s mind raced – thinking of all Merlin had survived in his encounters with bandits and sorcerers. Before he could ask if Mordred had been responsible for all of it, there was a groan as Merlin shifted, eyes flickering open.
“Arth – you!” He choked, sitting up quickly to grab Arthur’s arm as if he could yank the prince away. Mordred grinned.
“You’re awake!” He beamed and launched forward to hug him. Arthur watched as Merlin stiffened at the action – eyes widening before desperately trying to push him away.
“Arthur. Arthur, get him off of me-”
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After sneaking Mordred out of Camelot, he occasionally returns to make sure Merlin is doing okay. Arthur isn’t sure why this child is so concerned about the wellbeing of his servant… Nor Merlin's vehement attempts to ignore it.
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When a sparring accident nearly kills Arthur, Merlin reacts without thinking - and exposes his magic before the entire training yard. But the fallout is interrupted by a sorcerer’s attack that rips Merlin’s soul from his body, leaving behind only Emrys: magic incarnate, stripped of warmth and memory. As Camelot reels, Arthur must face not just the politics of magic and the prophecy surrounding him, but his own feelings for the servant who has always stood by his side. Magic has always come at a cost - but Arthur never imagined the price would be Merlin himself.
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