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“You must have it the worst,” Daegal added, eyeing him with newfound sympathy. “You’re with him all the time.”
Merlin made a small, noncommittal sound.
“I mean, the hours alone,” Daegal continued. “And the pressure. And the—everything. You’re basically on call 24/7, right?”
“Something like that,” Merlin’s shoulders shook slightly.
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- Part 41 of Merthur fic
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25 Mar 2026
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What if Merlin almost dies and Daegal lives?
Arthur and the knights are faced with their own ignorance of Merlin’s past trials and current burdens.
Merlin decides to take a page out of Kilgharrah’s book and resolves to do whatever it takes to protect his King.
Mordred and Arthur are given two choices but the prophecy can never be fulfilled, the future will change, no matter what. Merlin will make sure of it.Bookmarked by Maive
24 Mar 2026
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Arthur has always trusted Merlin—just not for the reasons Merlin thinks. When Camelot’s peace fractures and something ancient begins to stir, secrets long held in silence begin to surface…and not all of them belong to Merlin.
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- Part 4 of Alternative Universe (Merthur)
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24 Mar 2026
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After performing magic and outing himself as a sorcerer to his King, Merlin exiles himself to the Perilous Lands, hoping to regain control of his magic and therefore, his usefulness.
As for forgiveness? He dares not believe himself worthy.
Fortunately for him, somethings cannot be earned.Bookmarked by Maive
19 Mar 2026
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Arthur and Merlin don't meet each other in Camelot for the first time; they meet in Ealdor when they are much younger. Then, almost eight years later, they meet again in Camelot.
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18 Mar 2026
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Merlin came to Camelot harboring a life-threatening secret and throughout his years living in Camelot serving and protecting Arthur, he never thought that the prince might be harboring a life-altering secret of his own and that prince arthur was not all that he presents himself as.
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A retelling of Merlin with abo dynamics.
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05 Mar 2026
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Arthur is determined to discover Merlin's secret.
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03 Mar 2026
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“Please, tell me that this is a nightmare. Tell me this isn’t true.”
But Merlin couldn’t do that. And even if he did, it was too late. Nobody would believe his lies anymore.
“Merlin. Answer me.”
But he stayed silent.
“Merlin. Merlin, tell me you’re not a bloody sorcerer.”Or, after Agravaine tricked Arthur to lead his troops into Morgana’s trap, Merlin is forced to reveal his magic in order to protect the ones he loves. But what if it means his biggest fear was about to come true ?
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02 Mar 2026
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The boy who arrived with the new royal physician was thin. That was the first thing people noticed.
Seventeen years old, all sharp cheekbones and too-old eyes, Merlin walked into Camelot with nothing but a polite smile and a past he'd learned to bury deep. To the castle, he's Gaius's eager apprentice—clumsy, cheerful, quick with a joke. To Arthur, he's an annoyance who somehow keeps saving his life. To himself, he's just... surviving, somehow.
But survival leaves marks. Flinches you can't quite hide. Nightmares you can't outrun. Scars you cover with layers and laughter and lies.
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A multi-season story about trauma, healing, and learning that being seen doesn't have to hurt.
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01 Mar 2026
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Merlin accidentally sets up an orphanage.
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“You’re doing an amazing thing here,” Lancelot said apropos of nothing as he handed Merlin a nail.
“It’s hardly amazing,” Merlin scoffed, concentrating on fixing the wooden beam in place. “I used to fix my mother’s roof all the time when I was little.”
“I mean here.” Lancelot gestured back to the house. “These children would have nowhere to go if you didn’t take them in.”
“Oh I don’t really do much,” Merlin said with a wave of his hand. “I just pop by every now and then to say hello. Mary does all the work.”
Merlin concentrated back on the roof. Anything not to look into Lancelot’s proud and warm eyes.He couldn’t explain to wonderful, pure Lancelot why he didn’t deserve any praise. Taking in these children, helping them to grow up safe and fed, it was the least he could do after all the destruction he had caused in Camelot.
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01 Mar 2026
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"Your manservant is quite devoted" Mithian observed, following his gaze.
Arthur snapped his attention back to her. "Merlin? He's adequate. When he's not being impossibly clumsy or insolent."
"Strange. I've heard others speak of him with great admiration. They say he's fiercely loyal, I even heard that he's saved your life on multiple occasions."
"He exaggerates his own importance."
Mithian tilted her head, studying him. "You watch him quite frequently."
Prince Arthur is in love with his manservant.
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23 Feb 2026
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Merlin can't always use magic to protect Arthur and Camelot, so throughout Merlin's decade spent by Arthur's side, the knights of Camelot teach Merlin a thing or two about holding his own.
Or, 5 times a background knight teaches Merlin a different fighting skill, and the 1 time Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table find out (in the coolest way possible, of course).
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- Part 11 of Living's Standalone Merthur Fics
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03 Feb 2026
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Shortly after coming to Camelot, physician’s apprentice Merlin learns that Prince Arthur is suffering from a mysterious ailment nobody is willing to talk about. The Prince keeps exclusively to his chambers and is in danger of losing his status as heir apparent to the throne. When Merlin finally comes face to face with him, the Prince and he do not exactly hit it off. But in spite of Prince Arthur’s initial hostility, Merlin finds himself determined to help him – with medicine as much as with magic.
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29 Jan 2026
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"Great, just what he needed, something else trying to off the prat on the way home."
Merlin, Arthur, a very large spot of prison-cell-shaped trouble, and a lot to work out. Basically, a fix-it for all of season 5.
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29 Jan 2026
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The Kingdom of Essetir has once again fallen under new rule, and Arthur travels to visit its new king, determined to make peace. Unfortunately peace is the furthest thing from this new king’s mind. Arthur and Merlin are forced to navigate his every attempt to make Arthur a scapegoat in starting a war between Camelot and Essetir. The new king is treacherous though, and he may have just found the one weakness that will force Arthur’s hand. Note: AU Post Season 4
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29 Jan 2026
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What if Arthur gave a different answer to the Disir, but no one knew it?
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- Part 1 of The Hands of a Hundred Winters
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27 Jan 2026
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Months before Arthur becomes crown prince, an assassination attempt is made on Uther’s life, and he is left with no choice but to ascend the throne.
It changes nothing. It changes everything.
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BBC Merlin re-written. Season 1 king Arthur and onto the other seasons.
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25 Jan 2026
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New-in-town Merlin meets a handsome knight in the forest, flirting leads to casual hook-ups.
But what happens when the knight's identity is revealed?
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22 Jan 2026
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To mess with a dragon's treasure is the epitome of foolishness. To be a dragon's treasure is a double-edged honor foolishly refused.
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Merlin finds a new way to protect his most important person just when he needs it; too bad he looks a little too terrifying to be any sort of comfort.
COMPANION FIC TO A DRAGON'S TREASURE, but can be read alone if desired.
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- Part 2 of A Dragon's Tail
- Part 2 of The Ark of Merlin
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14 Jan 2026
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Arthur hadn't even heard of the Perilous Lands until their youngest Prince was brought to Camelot by witch finders.
Now, fate seems to constantly be bringing the eldest Prince to him.
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14 Jan 2026