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Emma had always taken great pride in her imagination, but that day found her wishing to be a duller person with a less active mind. For she could do nothing without imagining, again and again, all the times she had taken great pains to invite Mr. Elton to Hartfield in order to encourage interactions between himself and Harriet. Now everything he had done and said in those moments took on new meanings - the very recollection of all the times he had praised her or let his gaze linger on her a little too long made Emma feel quite dreadful.
~ a short little one shot about Emma discussing Mr. Elton's proposal with Mr. Knightley.
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25 Aug 2026
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When Arthur is hungry, it becomes Merlin's problem to find him something to eat. Anything will do.
Directly inspired by Season 3, Episode 13, but no spoilers.
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21 Aug 2026
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Feather mattresses need to be aired, and re-stuffed from time to time. Guess whose job that is going to be? But Merlin isn't worried. It really shouldn't take him long...
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21 Aug 2026
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Three ways Arthur finds out. Three ways Arthur does not find out.
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20 Aug 2026
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There had been no warning. There had been no sudden crisis, or injury, or battle. They had ridden here, happy and healthy, and then Merlin had slipped, gently, quietly, by imperceptible degrees to … this.
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19 Aug 2026
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The world is falling into winter. Camelot is falling into war. Arthur will do anything he can to keep his kingdom safe, and he will use whatever weapons are at hand - but, to his horror, his decisions turn out to have severe consequences for Merlin. Naturally, Arthur decides that it is his duty to protect his loyal servant from the shocking truth...
“Let me see if I’ve got this straight,” Lancelot said, beginning to grin. “You want to teach Merlin to use magic – without letting him notice that he’s using magic?”
“He must not find out. If he finds out he has magic, he’ll – why are you laughing? This is no laughing matter, Lancelot!”
Set soon after Season 3.
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18 Aug 2026
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Arthur and Merlin stumble upon Stonehenge. Set post-series 4.
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16 Aug 2026
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A long winter's night in the stables brings exhaustion as Arthur holds vigil over his foaling mare Llamrei.
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- Part 7 of Advent Calendar 2024
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16 Aug 2026
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When Arthur receives an unexpected Yuletide gift, he’s surprised by how much it means to him. Touched by the gesture, he decides to return the favour with a holiday surprise of his own—one that might mean more to Merlin than he realises.
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- Part 3 of Advent Calendar 2023
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16 Aug 2026
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In which Merlin Reveals His Magic, Arthur Embarks on a Quest, and Uther Absolutely Does Not Admit He Was Wrong, About Anything, Ever. by Alex51324
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 Apr 2020
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Pretty much what it says on the tin. Set somewhere around early-season-two-ish, dealer's choice whether it's gen or pre-slash.
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16 Aug 2026
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When Gwen rushes to Arthur for help, he learns Merlin is in serious trouble with Uther over an honest mistake. As it turns out, a malicious servant set Merlin up, hoping to see him punished—but didn’t count on Arthur’s loyalty.
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- Part 1 of Advent Calendar 2023
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15 Aug 2026
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When Arthur’s prized hound Cavall has a litter, Merlin is allowed to choose a pup to train as the Prince’s next hunting companion. But Merlin quickly becomes smitten with the dog, showering it with affection and treats, much to Arthur’s amusement—and the kennelmaster’s frustration…
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- Part 6 of Advent Calendar 2023
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15 Aug 2026
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After Arthur discovers Merlin’s magic, Merlin finds himself in the dungeons, awaiting judgement. He isn’t afraid to face death, but the thought of exile—of losing Arthur and his place in Camelot—fills him with dread. When a shooting star streaks across the sky, Merlin wishes for a second chance.
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- Part 4 of Advent Calendar 2023
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15 Aug 2026
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When Caerleon attacks Camelot, more than one secret is uncovered. In the face of a hopeless battle, will Arthur make the right choice?
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15 Aug 2026
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He hadn’t made it in time.
He’d tried. As soon as Guinevere had come rushing into Arthur’s room, her story tumbling out in panicked fragments, he’d gone. He’d sprinted through the halls, dignity be damned, Guinevere’s words pounding through his head.
Merlin.
A tear in the king’s favorite shirt.
Whipped.Or: Merlin is whipped as punishment for another servant's mistake, and Arthur has Thoughts about it.
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15 Aug 2026
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Percival left the celebration at dawn.
Echoes of bright music followed him down the hall, bursting around peals of laughter and spontaneous cheers. If the atmosphere he’d just left was any indication, the festivities would keep going for hours yet—maybe even days. And why shouldn’t they? The whole of Camelot was rejoicing in the safe return of its king, who, until that afternoon, they had thought lost.
They didn’t know how close it had come.
Or: Percival leaves a celebration after Camlann and finds Merlin in Morgana's room.
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- Part 2 of Land of Myth Server Games
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14 Aug 2026
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The sorcerer was trapped.
Leon wasn't too proud to admit it was mostly luck that had cornered their quarry. The man had fled toward the lower town, and Leon had guessed at his most likely route and sent knights ahead to cut him off. There were guards at the gates, of course, but the sorcerer had already defeated the grundylow plaguing the wells in the upper court, and had sent the knights who'd come to investigate flying over the flagstones. Leon had no doubts that the man was a powerful magic-user, and would have little trouble with the guards.
It was up to him now.
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- Part 5 of Land of Myth Server Games
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14 Aug 2026
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Merlin's been tipping sideways for a while now. This is how he finally falls.
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We saw in canon how Merlin changed through-out the seasons of the show from young, cheerful, pure and naïve boy to expressionless, morally dubious, borderline depressed man even when Arthur was alive and well. I just wrote this thinking what would happen if Arthur had lived but Merlin was still hidden.- Language:
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12 Aug 2026
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When Aithusa is imprisoned and tormented by Sarrum, she cries out for the only one capable of saving her. [Prequel to The Darkest Dawn]
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- Part 1 of For the Hope of Morning
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10 Aug 2026
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Arthur meant to reach out to him, check him for injuries, but halted in his tracks when, for the first time, he noticed that it was a small girl that was cradled in Merlin’s arms.
"Merlin, who is this?"
Merlin’s grip around the child tightened, as though he feared she’d be taken from him. "She’s mine," he said hoarsely. "Her name is Aithusa."
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- Part 2 of For the Hope of Morning
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10 Aug 2026