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[Podfic] it's what you do when you love someone by AppleSapling, BardicRavenReads (BardicRaven), CarCrash_Pods (429_CarCrash), Flowerparrish Pod Collabs (Flowerparrish), lilolilyrae, Nymphie_Wolf, part_the_salt (pass_the_salt), pezzax_multivoice, ReformedTsunderePodfics (ReformedTsundere), robinfaipods (Robin_Fai), septemberbells, withhardshipease
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
06 Sep 2025
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an epistolary retelling of merlin, where fate is a touch kinder than it once was.
or: merlin writes letters to will, hunith gives morgana a much-needed haircut, and they all share custody of aithusa.
Podfic of it's what you do when you love someone written by withhardshipease for PodTogether 2025.
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it's what you do when you love someone by AppleSapling, withhardshipease
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
06 Sep 2025
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an epistolary retelling of merlin, where fate is a touch kinder than it once was.
or: merlin writes letters to will, hunith gives morgana a much-needed haircut, and they all share custody of aithusa.
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Arthur’s heart dropped to his feet. “It’s too hard, Gaius. I can’t do it anymore.” Arthur had never heard Merlin in so much pain before. Not when they’ve been attacked or kidnapped or almost killed. But that, it sounded like Merlin was choking on his own cries, on his own tears, and it took everything Arthur had for him to not ram the door open in that moment. “I can’t keep lying to him. I can’t keep doing this to Arthur!”
Merlin and Gaius were always so busy running around the citadel trying to stop assassins and sorcerers and everything else in-between that they often forgot other people were around. Whether it was the fact that their door being closed didn’t suddenly mean no one would ever be able to hear them, or the fact that talking loudly in a hallway wasn’t a secret place, the two of them seemed to give out more of their treason acts than they knew.
With the Guards and Knights of Camelot stumbling across these two men in various stages of illegal activities, just how long can Merlin stay off the pyre and keep his head? And just how long will it be until it’s Arthur himself who overhears one of their conversations about all the ways they break the law?
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Merlin tells Gwaine about his magic in a moment of vulnerability, and Gwaine starts paying more attention to Merlin’s mental state.
The castle residents express protectiveness and disapproval over the twos growing closeness.
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- Part 1 of But When He Walks In
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Merlin always had something more about him.
Being a god might be a little more than something, though. -
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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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After years together, Merlin and Arthur finally decide to take a next step in their relationship. Arthur reveals an insecurity and Merlin proves to his king that their love can overcome everything.
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- Part 26 of MERTHUR SAD AND SOFT
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“I’m leaving.” Merlin says, because this situation already cost him his Duolingo streak, and he’s too tired to deal with Arthur when the food Gaius is serving him looks like it belongs on a list of war crimes committed by the Canadian soldiers.
“Where to?” His mentor asks, and Merlin shrugs, before going to his room and packing his bag.
“India. Gaius, I have decided I don’t give a damn, especially not when having to eat that bland food. I’ll be back in three months, make sure Arthur doesn’t die when I’m out.”
“Merlin!” And maybe, if he was younger and didn’t travel back to the past last month, he would’ve actually cared about the ‘eyebrow of disapproval’.
Or, a 1500yo Merlin gets zapped to the past during his vacation to Cuba. You’d think he’s happy to see Arthur again. He’s not.
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Merlin saves Arthur at Camlann.
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Each of the knights helping Merlin after he gets injured
TW is read the tags ig (It's an injury fic, you can guess)
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Deep in the forest an ancient temple slumbers, the legacy of a god carved into its walls, a promise of salvation and a promise of eternity.
Arthur Pendragon didn't go looking for the prophecy of the Once and Future king, but when a stranger pushes it into his lap he can't let go. Who the hell is Emrys, and why would a sorcerer help him in the first place? The druids hold the key, but the path to discovery is long, and he may soon wish he'd never step foot on it all. When a tragic sacrifice is made, Arthur is left with a choice between betrayal and forgiveness, understanding and ignorance, love and hate.
Meanwhile Merlin would follow his king anywhere, and he has. He could never bring himself to regret following Arthur that day, but he would always wonder how different life could have been if he had somehow convinced him to just go home. Tortured peasant boys don't make good Gods, and the consequences have the potential to change the world - if he could only escape the Sarrum long enough to try.
or: The one where Emrys is a God and doesn't know it, Arthur pushes until he breaks, Sarrum is evil and Merlin never wanted any of this to happen. Mordred's just happy to be here.
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The monster beneath Arthur’s skin is all he can see as the charcoal cottage burns. The flames lash at the softly frosted ground between them. Llamrei’s hooves tear through the ground as she frights in face of the flames.
As Arthur watches his execution, all Merlin can know is that he would be willing to cast Merlin to the fate as he did. He has. He has burned the man Merlin has presented him with. He watches his King, and he kneels to his judgement. He drowns as his alter burns.- A finger on the pulse of Arthur and Merlin's later relationship with magic -
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One way the battle of Camlann could have gone. On the night before the battle, Merlin only has one request for Gwaine.
"When I'm dead, I want you to remember me for *who* I was, rather than *what* I was. If you can."
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from this bottomless pit, you're the only one shining gold by Anonymous
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
22 Jun 2025
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Gwaine travels back in time and decides that the easiest solution to all of their problems is for everyone to think he’s dating Merlin. It’ll be perfect. They’re good pals, Arthur won’t grow suspicious of the tavern cover, and he can help Merlin with his super sneaky sorcery bullshit. It’d be perfect!
There’s just one… teensy, tinsy… glaring issue.
For some reason, his advances are making Lancelot realize that he also wants Merlin.
For Solstice Scribes Week 3: Fake/Pretend Relationship | Time Travel | “We shouldn’t be doing this”
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- Part 3 of Solstice Scribes Summer ‘25
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The Protector of the Gentle West by HadrianPeverellBlack
Fandoms: The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), Merlin (TV)
15 Jun 2025
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Thorin's Company is left by Gandalf as they enter Mirkwood. But, fortunately for them, another maiar decides to help them.
Even if he isn't a maiar. Nor an elf. Nor a man. Nor a dwarf or a Hobbit.
Well, at least he can control dragons, right?
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- Part 95 of Merlin Bingo 2024
- Part 11 of Merlin Bingo 2025
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Gwaine has been a rogue his whole life. Well, more or less.
He never expected to see anyone twice.
Destiny had different plans.
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Alliances, Old and New by Merlinfirstlastalways
Fandoms: Merlin (TV), Arthurian Mythology, Arthurian Mythology & Related Fandoms
17 May 2025
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With Vivian cured and Camelot's alliance with King Olaf reaffirmed and stronger than ever, Merlin prepares to visit another ally: Princess Elena.
Yet, there are complications. Gwaine, more protective than ever, seems to realize that Merlin is still keeping secrets, and there are still those who oppose the idea of decriminalizing sorcerery. And, of course, there's the lingering question of Morgana's influence. Where is she? When will she make her next move? And what new threats might Merlin and his knights face as they travel the Kingdoms?
~a direct sequel to Bad Dreams; this will not make sense if you haven't read the other entries in the series~
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- Part 3 of A Comfortable Exile
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The Blush On My Cheeks Is a Cover For the Blood Beneath It. by fallen_stxr
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
10 May 2025
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The door opened.
The knife clatters to the ground, blood splatting on the wooden boards - a stalemate between the knight of light and the hungry void of evil. Merlin on the inside of the box of secrets - Arthur opening the door. Was Arthur discovering what hid in the dark or was he letting it consume him?
Eyes blurred and ears buzzed.
Merlin knew Arthur was asking for some sort of explanation, some sort of sequence or series events that led to Merlin’s… issue. Merlin knew that. But all he saw was a finger pointing at him. All he smelled was the coppery scent of blood. All he tasted was the contents of his stomach. All he felt was every point of his body pulsating under his flesh with a burning heat of shame. All he heard was ‘What did you do?’.
A blip of time passed, Stumbling drunkenly, perhaps, with the only intoxication being the rush of evil injected straight into his spine. Smashing the room, maybe, the only intention being a cry for help. But from who? Because who had he really let in, to his heart - his room - of darkness.
“I’ll kill you” Arthur stated
How did we get here? How did we get to Arthur giving up? How did we get to Merlin receiving his true punishment - his prize?
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- Part 15 of Mentally-Ill Merlin (Merthur)
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The Beginning of the Week’s Limbo of Heaven and Hell by fallen_stxr
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
10 May 2025
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“Did you take everything from the physician’s chambers?” Merlin asked quietly. The serving girl nodded, “As instructed. I sorted through the mess. Most of it, I managed.”
Merlin hums, slightly impressed. He thinks of where he last kept his- “Was there anything on the bed or floor?”
Alicia pauses for a moment, “…Just dust, I think.”
Merlin shoots her an inconspicuous look, “Nothing at all?”
She shakes her head, “Not that I can think of.” She says with sweaty palms.
“Was it- Was it anything important?” She whispers. Merlin gives off a small smile. “To me, it was.”
Alicia could take a guess that it was the dagger, sheathed in blood that she almost threw up upon finding. She’d remain silent about her findings, wanting to notify Arthur first. “Would you like me to look for it?”
Merlin pauses a few moments. He’d like to think that he shouldn’t tell her.
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Depressed Merlin is being forced to live after Arthur doesn't order his execution Post-Magic reveal. Maybe Arthur doesn't hate him. Why doesn't he hate him? Why isn't he dead? He should be dead. Why is he still here? Being cared for? He doesn't deserve this. Maybe it's punishment - psychological torment somehow.
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- Part 12 of Mentally-Ill Merlin (Merthur)
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When Balinor dies Merlin fears for the future of Camelot. Luckily there's one more dragon lord or so he hoped. Only he hadn't seen his brother in years and had no idea if the head strong want to be knight would even want to help them. He had to try though..... It was his last hope o fixing this without revealing his magic. Maybe he'd even get to have his brother back afterward?
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