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somewhere beyond the sea (my lover stands on golden sands) by highfunctioningclotpole
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
24 Mar 2026
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Merlin has always felt out of place beneath the sea, and far too drawn to the golden-haired king who walks the shoreline. Desperate to be part of Arthur’s world, he makes a dangerous bargain with a sea witch.
Arthur brings the mysterious, silent stranger into his castle, never expecting the quiet man from the beach to upend his heart. As their bond deepens, Merlin carries a secret heavy enough to drown them both. Because the sea that Arthur fears is the home Merlin left behind.
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Arthur's had a shit day, hell a shit week, at his job. The last thing he wants to see is someone touching *his* Merlin.
Cue: Super possessive and jealous Arthur Pendragon.
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shot through the heart (and you're to blame) by highfunctioningclotpole
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
23 Jul 2025
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merlin’s plan was simple: pine in silence forever and maybe die a little inside every time gwaine smiled at him. but then there was laser tag, a surprise kiss, and a whole lot of feelings. now he has to deal with the fact that his best friend might actually like him back. terrifying.
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Arthur spends his days working at his father's museum, leading tours, being bossed about by his sister and bored out of his brains.
Merlin spends his days working at Gaius' holistic pharmacy, stocking shelves and sneaking in breaks for his art work wherever he can.
When Gwen forces Merlin to accompany her on a tour of Pendragon Museum, everything changes.
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“Arthur. Stop.” Merlin didn't want to hear it. He couldn't. By saying the word it meant it was real and he was determined to pretend, for just a bit longer. “We're fine. C’mere.”
“You can't just keep avoiding the conversation! I'm serious.”
“I know you’re serious but I don’t want to hear it!”
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- Part 4 of Kinkalot 2023
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Gwaine wants a word with his boss, but Arthur is otherwise occupied. Gwaine can't help but stay and watch.
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- Part 11 of Merlin Bingo 2023
- Part 3 of Kinkalot 2023
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“I… I don’t normally do this.” Gwen managed between heavy breaths.
“I know, darling. But isn’t it fun?”
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- Part 10 of Merlin Bingo 2023
- Part 2 of Kinkalot 2023
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with our lips we commit the greatest sins of all by highfunctioningclotpole
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
14 Aug 2023
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It's PWP. It's a short sweet, dialogue only smut fic. I cannot give you any more than that.
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- Part 9 of Merlin Bingo 2023
- Part 1 of Kinkalot 2023
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i wanna touch your body, so fucking electric by highfunctioningclotpole
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
31 Jul 2023
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Arthur loves his job as the band manager for Emrys and the Knights. He loves the work and the guys he works with. The only problem is two very distracting members of the band who seem intent on teasing Arthur to within an inch of his life.
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- Part 8 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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every saint has a past and every sinner has a future by highfunctioningclotpole
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
13 Jul 2023
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The Pendragon crime family is the only life that Merlin has known. He does what he's told, no questions asked. But now he has a personal mission that he must complete without the Dragons knowledge. He has to save Arthur Pendragon's life.
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- Part 7 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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“Is there anything else I can do for you, Sire?” Merlin asked softly, moving towards Arthur on the bed.
“Merlin, for the last bloody time, you don’t need to call me Sire anymore. You’re no longer my servant, you’re simply mine.”
Merlin chuckled. “I know, but it feels right. I like it… Sire.”
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- Part 6 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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“I love you and you make me a better King. You make me a better man.”
Despite his best efforts, Merlin felt tears pooling in his eyes at the words. Arthur was never usually one for great declarations of love. But when he opened up like this, when he spoke straight from the heart, it made Merlin feel indescribable.
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- Part 5 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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Falling in love with one person seemed wonderful enough, but falling in love with two and having them love you back? That was heaven on earth. And Arthur was certain sometimes that he had in fact died and ascended to the clouds above.
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- Part 4 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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can you tell me what it is you're afraid of? can you tell me why i'm afraid it's me? by highfunctioningclotpole
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
05 May 2023
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It’d never been like this between them and Arthur worried that he’d done something wrong. Had he somehow unintentionally upset Merlin somehow? Why was he acting so weird?
Merlin's behaviour is concerning to Arthur and he's determined to find out exactly what is going on.
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- Part 3 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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the sight of the starry night, makes me hope by highfunctioningclotpole
Fandoms: Merlin (TV)
03 May 2023
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“Merlin, do you trust me?”
The warlock blinked in confusion. “What? Of course I trust you.”
Lancelot nodded as if considering something. “Follow me.”Series
- Part 2 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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Whilst tidying up, Arthur finds a book he doesn't recognise. As he starts to read, he begins to realise something...
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- Part 1 of Merlin Bingo 2023
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Uther can't understand why his son is acting this way, it's irrational. It's wrong. It's because of magic and magic must be gotten rid of, no matter the cost.
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- Part 7 of Merlin Bingo 2022
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Arthur enters into an arranged marriage to secure a treaty with the Kingdom of Traewen.
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This was my entry for Kinkalot 2020: Challenge 4: Negotiations
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- Part 10 of Kinkalot 2022
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As Arthur shifted on the stool, his crotch rubbed up against Merlin's backside. Feeling cheeky and playful, Merlin kept pressing back down into Arthur, wiggling his ass and glancing back over his shoulder with a smirk.
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This was my entry for Kinkalot 2020: Challenge 3: Kink Link!
~ in a photobooth ~ at a wedding ~ with fingers ~Series
- Part 9 of Kinkalot 2022
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It wasn't the first time Merlin had snuck into Arthur's room and he was sure it wouldn't be the last. When his bedroom door opened again, for the eighth night in a row, Arthur was unsurprised.
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- Part 8 of Kinkalot 2022