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1. the shape of betrayal by Storm7

   Fandoms: Merlin (TV)  

   • Mature
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   12 Nov 2025

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Merlin & Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Merlin (Merlin)
   • Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Gwen (Merlin)
   • Percival (Merlin)
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Merlin Whump (Merlin)
   • Sick Merlin (Merlin)
   • Dark Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Dubious Consent
   • Power Imbalance
   • Post-War
   • Friends to Enemies to Lovers
   • Dark Merlin (Merlin)
   • Touch-Starved
   • Heavy Angst
   • Captivity
   • Threats of Violence

   Summary

   When the war ends, Arthur finally captures Emrys — the sorcerer who burned Camelot and shattered the life they once shared.

   Merlin is chained, starved, and defiant; Arthur is haunted, furious, and unable to decide whether he wants answers or revenge.

   Between threats and silences, the past claws its way back.

   Language:

   English

   Words:

   18,357

   Chapters:

   13/13

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