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But he had to, he had to, whatever they said of his father and whatever shame he felt in so marring his legacy. The deaths could not continue. Magic was not so rare as the nobility wanted to believe. At least a third of Camelot’s population were sorcerers, or had the capability to become so, an absurd number for a kingdom that steadily lost such kinds to execution and magical attacks. It was as though magic was being called here, centered in his kingdom, and he could not fight it any longer.
The Disir had given him a choice, and he stood by his answer. He’d gone in alone before them and left with a new vow.
Magic would be free, and Arthur would honor its gods.
"The Disir" rewrite
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20 Mar 2026
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I reaaaaaaally liked this one
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“You’ll give me magical training?” Merlin asks.
Arthur smiles. “Yes, and training in courtly etiquette. I imagine Ealdor doesn’t have nobles?”
“We don’t have nobles, but we do have pigs. And chickens,” Merlin says. When Arthur raises his eyebrows at him, Merlin flushes heavily with embarrassment. “Oh, shut up. My lord.”
“Don’t talk to your king like that,” Arthur says, but he doesn’t actually seem very upset about it, even though Merlin sort of wants to hit himself in the face. “Welcome to Camelot, sorcerer-apprentice Merlin of Ealdor.”
Or: Merlin is sixteen when he comes to Camelot, vying for the new position of court sorcerer that has opened under King Arthur—a noble king, golden and lionhearted, who is trying to legalise magic in all of Albion. Of course, Merlin doesn't expect to be chosen.
But he is.
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Camelot is a lot bigger than the letter suggested it to be.
The buildings here tower at three stories tall, sometimes even four, and that’s only in the lower town. The battlements alone leave trailing shadows over the roads, the stone and brick laid down who-knows how long ago.Merlin clutches Gaius’ letter close, looking down every now and then to recheck the directions. The roads are winding and narrow with more than a few dead-ends.
His offer hangs just under the directions:"Mentor under me and I can teach you the control you seek – a physician’s apprentice is a noble trade not many young men have the opportunity to undertake. Do you understand?"
Merlin didn’t understand at first, not until Hunith pressed a set of Will’s old clothes into confused hands. As tough as it is for a sheltered boy to saunter into a new city to take a position under an esteemed healer – not even considering the illegalities of the implied additional tutelage – it would be an impossibility for even the most headstrong of women.
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Regulus Black and His Deeply Inappropriate Desires by SiriusBlacksTwinkBrother
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
03 May 2025
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"Tell me, Regulus," Effie says, her nails digging into his jaw. "Do you want to be spanked?"
"I—" Regulus stammers. "I deserve it."
Euphemia clicks her tongue, disapproving. "That's not what I asked, darling." She shakes her head. "I didn’t ask if you deserve it. I asked if you want it."
Or: Regulus Black needs discipline. Lucky for him, Effie and Monty are very hands-on. Especially when he’s bratty, disobedient, and begging to be put in his place.
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After the disastrous end of his betrothal to Gwen and the regret of his offer to Princess Mithian, Arthur swears off finding a wife until he's ready to wed. When Merlin offers himself to Arthur as bedmate, Arthur suggests they hand-fast in secret for a single year of mutual pleasure without obligation. As their year together unfolds, and secrets and betrayals unravel around them, Arthur and Merlin learn there is no such thing as uncomplicated pleasure. Everything they thought they knew can change in the span of a single year.
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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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"Having been near you all these years, I am not unaware of the goings on of court, or the way you nobles like to do things.” He gives a half smile at that but doesn’t convince himself of his own humor, “I also know… that when a new king comes to power, he inherits his predecessor’s information network. His spies.”
Arthur leans back, folding his arms and narrowing his eyes, “That’s true, Merlin. I’ve been expecting whomever my father’s last spymaster was to come to me for days now. Do you know who it is?”
Don’t fidget. Don’t shift your weight. Goddess take you, Merlin, stand still. He clears his throat, “It was Gaius for a long time.”
The young king relaxes an imperceptible amount, and nods, “He’d have access to everyone, from villager to noble, and friendly relationships with most. Who is it now?”
Merlin stares at him, then spreads his palms helplessly, “Me.”
Merlin is Camelot’s spymaster and must reveal himself as such to Arthur when he becomes king.
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Bookmarked by echo_reboot
13 Feb 2026
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Ohhhhhh my godddd this is so good 🥺🥰
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When Merlin discovers that his father was an estranged prince and he himself is now the only heir to the throne of a magical kingdom, he is forced to leave Camelot for the perils of a royal court. Will Merlin be able to win Arthur's favor again before Morgana launches an attack on a defenseless Camelot? Will he be able to defend his own kingdom at the same time or will all be lost?
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- Part 1 of Merlin Ambrosius, King of Carthis
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Arthur could never remember the exact moment he fell in love with Merlin. Maybe because he always has been. Or maybe it was such a gradual fall, he didn’t even notice until he’d hit the bottom.
And here he is, Crown Prince of Camelot, pining after his own manservant like a blubbering fool.
The truth is Arthur had been up for half an hour. But he knows by now, if he waits long enough, Merlin will start tugging on his arm, dragging him out of the bed.
It’s stupid. It’s a stupid thing to want. It’s a stupid thing to look forward to each morning. A small, nimble hand around his wrist, pulling him into the cold of the day, and usually, onto the floor.
But Arthur doesn’t get the privilege of touch very often. That’s what it is, isn’t it? A privilege?
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- Part 1 of The Measure of a Good Man
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Harry doesn't Apparate to the roof of his school when running away from Dudley and his gang, but to an empty Grimmauld Place. The house raises him, with some help from Black portraits, and then Harry happens to everyone else.
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Bookmarked by echo_reboot
05 Feb 2026
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So cute... another banger from lemon. I love wild & feral Harry Potter he's my shnookems
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Kidnapping Oneself a Wife by AmberRuby for bacurau
Fandoms: Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling
07 Feb 2026
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After the Department of Mysteries, Voldemort takes what remains of Harry Potter and locks him away.
He expects defiance, escape attempts, and hatred.
What he gets instead is a spotless manor, hot meals, and a boy who built a home in his captivity.——————— × ————————
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04 Feb 2026
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Incredible concept, Harry housewifing HIMSELF
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"The king sent me to get you," Merlin said, with a tone that implied strongly that he wasn't rolling his eyes where Arthur could see, but just wait until his back was turned. "He said you're to get changed into formal clothes and meet him in the Great Hall, there's a delegation coming from the Summer Court."
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- Part 12 of Astolat Sampler
- Part 11 of Merlin works
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01 Feb 2026
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This is just so purr. It's everything
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“Lady Morgana,” The lord said, his brows furrowing as he took a step back “Pardon me for the assumption, but I was told the king’s ward never left the East tower?” He asked and gestured vaguely around the gardens. Morgana smiled and Merlin smirked from his hiding place as he watched Arthur consider swooping in to save the man, but clearly thinking better of it.
“Ah, of course.” Morgana said “You must be confused. There are two wards of the king. I’m afraid you won’t be able to meet Merlin today.”
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Uther took in Balinor’s child as a baby and claimed him as his ward. Merlin thinks he’s being held hostage, but whatever.
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30 Jan 2026
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Actually so good. Cried a little. Stayed up wayyyy to late to finish this
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When the King is attacked in his tent on patrol and falls into an unending sleep everyone is worried. What they don't know is that Arthur is fine. In fact he is standing right here next to them, watching them all fret over his prone body. To stave off the boredom whilst a cure is found Arthur takes to wandering the castle and soon discovered a hidden side of Camelot he never knew about.
Or: Arthur's soul gets trapped outside his body and takes to following his servant around. He gets an interesting insight into Merlin, his servant's life and just how much Camelot needs the man.
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30 Jan 2026
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THE most satisfying merlin fic. She (the fic) IS the moment
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“You’re the Prince?” Merlin says, eyeing him. He hesitates, then adds, defiant, “The Mad Prince of Camelot.”
Arthur doesn’t move. There’s quiet for a long time, then he says it. “I am.”
“You don’t seem mad,” he says.
The smile wells up from somewhere deep, and very sad. “Well, Merlin,” he says, “give me time.”Series
- Part 1 of Magical Bloody Sex Assassin
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28 Jan 2026
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I typically avoid slavery stories but this one... called to me,,, and I'm glad it did! Very well written, very interesting. Definitely worth the read if you can stomach harder topics (such as slavery, rape, etc). Happy ending!
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The Grand and Dramatic Adventures of Nobleman Meravice and his Servant Arnold by CaffeinatedFlumadiddle
Fandom Merlin (TV)
07 Nov 2019
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26 Jan 2026
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So totally worth the read
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“Might I ask you what do you think of Arthur?” Uther asks.
“Arthur? Oh, that’s easy,” Merlin says. “He’s a pompous, arrogant, self-important prick, whose compassion I’m sure will make him the greatest king that this kingdom will ever see.”
Uther needs a moment to work through all that.
“Romantically,” he clarifies. “I meant romantically.”
(Uther learns that Merlin is the son of the last dragonlord. He sends him away with Balinor in exchange for a promise that Kilgharrah will not attack Camelot again, and in doing absolutely shatters Arthur's heart. In a flare of fatherly regret, he does what he feels he must to soothe Arthur's distress, which includes trying to figure out what it is that Arthur likes so much about Merlin in the first place.)
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Bookmarked by echo_reboot
25 Jan 2026
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Fuck 😭 this fic made me love Uther how could you
Also gives some truly incredible transfem! Arthur vibes at some points. Truly incredible I love that he gets to be a little more in touch with his femininity
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Merlin was away for six weeks to help Annis establish her own court sorcerer. Arthur bears the separation as best he can, but he is in desperate need of Merlin when he returns. Merlin gives him all the care he missed while Merlin was away.
(AKA the one where Arthur is a bit of a spoiled brat, but also a very sweet boy once he calms down.)
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Victor made one, relatively small, oversight in Adam’s studies. He had painstakingly crafted his body, had then taught him anatomy during their lessons, and is now faced with the consequences of not explaining exactly what to do with certain parts.
Adam stands before him now, naked as the day he was born, visibly hard. Victor swallows thickly.
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and God said, eye for an eye by distortopia
Fandoms: Frankenstein (2025), Frankenstein & Related Fandoms
13 Nov 2025
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During a hunt that feels as if it's neverending, something attracts his Maker's ire, and the creature finds himself trying to weather a completely different kind of storm.