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When Morgana invokes a long forgotten spell, the ancient and powerful Court of Magic is summoned to pass judgment on Uther Pendragon and his bloodline for their crimes against the magical world.
But for the verdict to be carried out, every seat on the Council must be filled, and the chair of the Dragonlords has long stood empty.
Now Merlin faces an impossible choice: side with his people and end Uther’s reign of terror, or save Arthur.
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- Part 1 of The Rise and Fall of King Arthur
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17 Oct 2025
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Someone in the Camelot (Merlin) has rooted out a spy on the council. This anonymous person (who is obviously Merlin) put this accusation into a long letter, full of evidence from a thorough investigation and infiltration of the spy's circle within the staff. Arthur is remarkably impressed with this mystery detective (again, Merlin) and becomes set on uncovering their identity.
Merlin didn't think things would get out of hand. He only wanted to get rid of the spy publicly and legally, so he forewent the magic and decided to conduct a counterintelligence mission for months to gather evidence the old-fashioned way—like anyone would! But suddenly Arthur is searching for him, and magic or not, he learned a long time ago to stay in the shadows.
George is so tired. It is so obvious. King Arthur is disappointingly unobservant, and George cannot take this much longer.
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- Part 6 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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- English
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- 27,520
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- 4/4
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28 Jul 2025
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Arthur wasn’t sure what this charm would do, if anything, but he’d held it in his hands, and he’d pressed it to his lips, and he’d willed all of his strength and protection and fervent desire for Merlin to be okay into the metal.
He’d broken his father’s laws for Merlin, Uther’s one cardinal rule, and that had to count for something. Arthur just wasn’t sure what.
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Arthur notices the cuts and bruises on Merlin’s skin and assumes the worst. Out of options, he turns to magic for help.
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28 Jul 2025
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The landmine at Baskerville leaves Sherlock deafened. Sherlock teaches John to sign by finally learning to talk to him, while everyone asks why John is willing to do so much for the man. Deaf!Sherlock, Johnlock, Deaf, Slash.
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- Part 1 of The Words Series
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- English
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- 49,083
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- 11/11
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25 Nov 2024
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“You’re horrible,” Morgana hisses at him quietly enough than only he and Gwen will hear, tugging at his cloak until it sits better across his shoulders. Her face never changes from her pleasant smile. Terrifying. “Straighten your back, you will not slouch! Gwen, tell him not to slouch!”
“Your Majesty,” Gwen says sweetly, “please do not slouch.”
“I highly doubt he’ll be looking at me,” Arthur drawls, “when he’s come all this way to marry you.”
(Arthur loses his father's trust, but he gains something better.)
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- Part 2 of Dyed in the Wool
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- English
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- 18,102
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- 3/3
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29 Sep 2024
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After encountering a powerful witch, Arthur is turned into a dragon – only to be rescued by the last of the dragonlords. Who happens to be his manservant. Which is only the first of the unfathomable and upsetting facts that Arthur is learning about Merlin’s life, about dragons, and about his own heart.
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01 Apr 2024
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5 times Arthur confesses his feelings for Merlin, and the 1 time Merlin lets him remember doing it.
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5 times Merlin erases Arthur's memory and the 1 time he doesn't.
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28 Mar 2024
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A fervour picks up unexpectedly one night as Merlin is serving the guests of Camelot during a feast in the Grand Hall. It causes dissatisfaction to bubble to the forefront of everyone's mind, and the only explanation seems to be an enchantment. Under the pressure of these high tensions, untold truths are spilled and Merlin and Arthur are forced to confront the feelings they once believed would remain only in their distant dreams.
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07 Feb 2024
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It's Merlin and Arthur's second Christmas as best friends and co-workers at Arthur's father's company, so Merlin decides to get Arthur a gift, an Advent calendar of Hershey's kisses. But when Arthur misunderstands the meaning of the phrase "Merry Kissmas," a very silly and somewhat complicated game begins between the two of them that brings them together in ways they didn't anticipate.
Featuring lots of kissing and Merlin and Arthur being idiots.
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- Part 1 of Merry Kissmas
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22 Dec 2023
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Merlin's job as PR junior on the royal account isn't as glamorous as people believe: Most nights, he's saving Arthur, Duke of York and black sheep of the family, from possibly committing monarchy-shattering shenanigans. When tragedy hits and Arthur is now second in line to the throne, the public doesn't react too favourably to the new Prince of Wales.
A solution has to be found and Merlin's contribution is key to the problem: Roped into posing as Arthur's fake boyfriend, he's supposed to make Arthur's popularity levels rise with his steadfast and relatable presence and elevate him from scandalous rake to romantic figure...
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- English
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- 8/8
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18 Dec 2023
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Drool pools in Arthur’s mouth, trickling past his tongue and hitting the ground with a grotesque splat. Followed by another. And another. He’d be embarrassed if he weren’t so damn hungry. He eyeballs the ill-guarded sandwich and wonders if he could sneak close enough to pilfer it.
The young man raises his head and visibly jolts at the sight of the big dog mere steps away from him.
Now, it’s Arthur’s turn to jolt in surprise. Because he knows this face.
It’s Merlin Emrys.
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OR: As punishment for being an absolute tosser, Arthur is turned into a dog.
(Not crack!)
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16 Dec 2023
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Arthur is quiet in the weeks after Gwen left, until one night the tension between him and Merlin builds to a breaking point. After so many years of longing, Arthur finally touches Merlin in the way he’s only ever dreamed of, but nothing is ever simple between them.
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12 Dec 2023
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Please Hate Me, I am Difficult to Love (Loving You is Like Breathing) by portently
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
09 Dec 2023
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Arthur should have hated what he saw. He should have been recoiling in disgust. Magic was cruel, disgusting, and violent. It corrupted and brought only pain to those around it.
But everything had been so gold, so full of life, so beautiful.
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In which Arthur befriends a sorcerer hiding in the forests while hiding his identity as the Prince. As they navigate their budding relationship, the two explore what it means to be good and what it means to be loved.
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12 Dec 2023
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Executive Enchantment by PapySanzo, s0mmerspr0ssen for Excited_Insomniac
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
20 Nov 2023
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Chronically overworked CEO Arthur Pendragon temporarily loses his PA George to a brass accident. Unfortunately, he immediately develops a highly inappropriate crush on George's replacement, Merlin Emrys. To make matters worse, Merlin comes to believe that his new boss is a massive magiphobe. Awkwardness and pining ensue.
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22 Nov 2023
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When Uther banishes Arthur from Camelot, Arthur is certain it's the end of him and everything he had to offer to the world.
Enter Merlin and the ragtag group of misfits he and Arthur collect on an adventure that takes them across the entire kingdom. Grappling with who he is now and who he will become, Arthur embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, fate, and what it truly means to be a king of prophecy.
“Merlin??”
Merlin drops the reins and spins around, “Arthur!”
Merlin beams. Arthur’s eye twitches.
“What, exactly, are you doing here?”
Merlin makes a face, “What does it look like? I stole some horses.” His lip quirks up, “And some of cook’s pies. But that was just because she’s been such a harpy all this time and she deserved it.”
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14 Oct 2023
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“Trespassing? In a cave?”
“Not just any cave, Arthur Pendragon,” Emrys said. “The Crystal Cave. Birthplace of magic, most sacred of ground. Forbidden to all, especially someone like you.”
His mouth was dry. “Sorry about that.”
“And you killed my wyvern.”
Arthur winced. “That too.”
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Arthur just wanted to find the Cup of Life and bring it to his father so that he could finally rest for more than two seconds.
Emrys, the God of Magic, puts a bit of a stop in those plans.
(It becomes the best thing that ever could have happened to him.)
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14 Oct 2023
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When Arthur decides that he should humor his Council and at least make an effort in finding a bride, he enlists the help of Morgana. Her solution? A list of questions about Arthur's favorite things: if one of his possible matches could answer them, well, that would mean he had a chance at happiness with them, right?
At first, Arthur thinks it's a ridiculous idea.
Then he discovers that Merlin, who has no idea what the questions are for, somehow knows all the answers
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13 Sep 2023
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Arthur Pendragon, Crown Prince of Camelot, must marry. King Uther expects him to choose a high-ranking noble, preferably a lady, from amongst the Camelot ton. But as fate would have it, the Prince finds himself drawn to Mr Merlin Emrys, an obscure gentleman from the countryside. Merlin, impoverished and desperate to save his family from complete ruin, must marry, too. Feelings are secondary, for the match must be an advantageous one. Soon, both Arthur and Merlin are caught between the pressure of expectations and what their hearts truly desire…
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- Part 1 of This Remarkable Season (ACBB 2023)
- Language:
- English
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- 79,313
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- 15/15
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16 Aug 2023
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Merlin’s days and evenings blur together into one long, overheated, mess. He is tired.
Which is why it is perfectly understandable that he got confused.
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20 Jun 2023
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you hold a knife at my throat (i tell you exactly where to cut) by nextstopparis
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
28 May 2023
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Arthur comes up with a plan. It’s not his best plan, but Merlin’s an idiot so he’s sure it’ll work anyway.
Or: Arthur teaching Merlin how to use weapons (with a few interludes).
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- Part 20 of honey, i love you
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02 Jun 2023