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The city shifted. You could feel it in the bones of the street, in the old catacombs below.
One spark.
A turbine launch.
And suddenly the world’s got new rules no one understands.
Sokka is not gifted. Not chosen. Just the guy who remembers what it cost the last time someone promised “a better future.”
And now he’s chasing shadows through a city that's falling apart.
Trying to keep his loved ones safe.
Knowing there is more to everything than what’s out there on the surface.
Especially with a company that won’t stop pulling the threads until the whole city — the whole world — turns grayscale.Alternate Universe- Superheros & Detective Sokka
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Arthur Pendragon was running late to his own wedding. His bowtie wasn't done, his hair was a bird's nest, and despite what Merlin said, he was not nervous.
Or, How Not to be Late to Your Own Wedding.
Ps: Let your Bestman handle the details.Series
- Part 9 of Merlin fix it or break it
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With this I Protect (For this is My Oath) by salted_popcorn for The_Pen_and_the_Sword
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
29 Dec 2023
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Yule is the time of year to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead. But with the guilt that lingers and the people they lost? How does one look forward?
This is a story of love, protection and promises.And fluff, of course of Merlin and his best friend's son.
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- Part 4 of Golden Age of Magic and Mayhem
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“That was my favourite mug.” Arthur says to no one in particular but quickly realises he has said them to the receiver, and to an innocent unsuspecting customer.
Sometimes Merlin makes life harder than it’s supposed to be.
Arthur is fed up with the night shift at his new workplace, Merlin is disgusted with the way Arthur is making his own tea, and neither of them looks forward to answering the call of Customer Service.
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- Part 8 of Merlin fix it or break it
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When he finally managed to find himself at the entrance of the cave, destruction met his eyes. The smell of burning flesh and the raw screams that echoed in his ears were all too familiar.
And then, at the far end, among the burning trees, flaming the fires, was the same creature of destruction.
A fire breathing dragon.Series
- Part 6 of Merlin fix it or break it
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A collection of my unrelated Merlin fics. Which are not a part of any series.
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A series of related one shots which would take place in the same alternate universe where the Golden age is upon Camelot and her King.
Lots of fluff and friendship for you to read about.
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Magic bleeds to the earth as the Goddess's chosen were mascaraed.
Destiny sets forth when Albion's son was born.
Earth rejoices when Magic reincarnates.
The Queen dies so her son could live.
Magic bleeds to take a mortal form.The son of Albion and the brother of his soul.
Will bring the peace as the prophecies foretold.- Words:
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Harry Potter and the Persistence of Vision by Marzipan77
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
31 Dec 2020
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Albus Dumbledore's magic faded from the world ten days after his funeral. Wards, bindings, traps, controls, glamours - the scope of the wizard's interference in the Wizarding World was greater than anyone realized. Obliviated memories returned. Powerful magic was released from its chains. Geasa were broken. Thankfully, some wizards were ready. Ready to step in. To step up. To offer help and hope to the teenager who had been weighed down with too many expectations and too little information.
His core and mind released from Dumbledore's bindings, Harry Potter would not flee, he wouldn't take off on a hopeless task handed out by a dead wizard. Severus Snape was released from Dumbledore's complete control. And Remus Lupin opened his eyes, embraced his power and oaths, and turned eagerly to protect and train his cub.
Complete re-write of Book 7. AU.
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20 Oct 2025
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If Abeoji figured out I was kissing a guy whose real name I didn’t even know, he would have an aneurysm, Youngshin thought, surprised at herself.
In the middle of kissing said guy.
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29 Sep 2025
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“My Fire Grandpa — Fire Grandfather.” Sokka says. “He's in the palace, with Lala and my Fire Dad and Fire Mom. I don't see them very often. But they're there.”
“Could I meet them?” asks Kya.
Sokka thinks about it.
“I don't think you can,” he says. “I'm not Sokka there.”
Or: Sokka and Zuko are born on the same day. For as long as they can remember, twice a month they live each other's lives. People notice.
Alternatively, the story of Sokka and Zuko, as seen through the eyes of everyone but them.
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15 Aug 2025
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You always learn something about your parents when you go through their belongings.
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14 Aug 2025
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"Eurylochus,” said Odysseus, his voice soft and carrying through the quiet, “overthrew my leadership last night. He declared me unfit to rule and claimed my title as his, and took my blood to seal his act. It is he who took us to the sun god’s cattle. It is he who leads the way.”
Or, he who holds the power bears the blame. And Odysseus is no longer captain.
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14 Jun 2025