#anonymintea

[cbk1000]

Fandom Creator's Self-Rec Game!

Choose five favourites from your own creations (and tell me why, if you like!), then pass on to at least five other people. I'd love to hear what you're proudest of.

Tagged by @the-pen-pot and actually I think @anonymintea also tagged me a while back? I vaguely remember seeing that in my activity and kind of recoiling at the idea of trying to rec my own stuff. lmfao But I have time to sit down and do it now and I am being so brave. I am just going to rec Merlin fics for this post, since that's what I've been working on and thinking about for the last four years or so, and those fics are the ones that are fresh in my mind. (Honourable mention goes to my Originals series, though, because I spent so much time on that sumabitch.)

All right, five favourites...know that this is excruciating for me and feels very cringe, because I am not normal. lmao

And Down the River's Dim Expanse (Merthur, 13k)

In which Arthur is a water spirit who tries to drown Merlin. Merlin is not impressed.

(This one feels like it kind of just disappeared into the morass of words I've vomited up on the topic of BBC Merlin. I don't think it's got nearly as much attention as any of my other fics, but I'm fond of it because I love fairytales and folklore and specifically anything to do with any kind of creature that lives in the water and especially if said creature tries to drown people. I'd love to do something like this again and have several ideas for fairytales to adopt (i.e. twist completely out of shape).

The Book of Merthur (Merthur, 600k+)

'It was awkward business to ignore a man sitting the length of one knee from you, especially when he had such voluminous ears, and though Arthur made a valiant attempt at it, he had soon to abandon this in favour of grousing at Merlin for a myriad of grievous transgressions, the most pressing of which was his manner of sitting far too close, as if they were mates. This shortcoming was to become a theme when they laid down after passing round a hard cheese and some bread, Merlin in Arthur’s cloak, and Arthur in nothing at all, because his was the greater constitution; and whilst Arthur was working himself into the choicest bit of ground, with the least stones, Merlin suddenly rolled over, mummified within the cloak Arthur’s thoughtfulness had provided, and put his nose into Arthur’s neck.'

The 'yes homo' we all deserved, righting the heterosexual wrongs of canon.

(My thus far 646,363-word essay on the issues I have with canon. I'm eight chapters from the end and already feeling that post-huge-project depression even though I have several ideas for what I want to do next. I really love writing historical fiction and have incorporated that into fics before, but this fic has shown me that I really really love writing fantasy heavily inspired by history: it's the same amount of research, with the added bonus that I can do whatever the hell I want. Also, as mentioned in my first rec, I really love fairytales and folklore, and this gives me the chance to incorporate them in a way that straight up historical fiction doesn't allow. Basically, this fic has allowed me to shove my boner for Arthurian legend and medieval history down people's throats at the same time. Ain't free gay fanfiction where I can do what I like great?)

Fools by Heavenly Compulsion (Merthur, ?k)

In which Arthur is gay and besotted, Merlin is bisexual and oblivious, and they have to get their shit together through WhatsApp.

(I have no idea how many words this technically is, because it's comprised entirely of screenshots of fake social media posts. I've read a few social media fics and enjoyed them and got a whole bug up my ass wanting to try it. I thought it would be an interesting challenge because it would take away so many things that a writer can usually rely on to tell a story, and for me specifically it would completely cut me off from any kind of descriptive writing. So basically I cut off all my limbs except like one arm and decided to see how I got on with that. And it HAS been really interesting to try and shape a narrative through texts and Instagram and twitter posts and still try and convey emotions and distinct personalities with such limitations on what I can actually show. It's also a lot of fun putting the posts together, although you can definitely fall down a deep rabbit hole of trying to pick just the right photo.)

Whereat the Two Sword on the Field of Death a Deathless Love (Merthur, 131k)

In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. But not quite in the way you think. 'The Once and Future King'/Merlin mashup; now with 50% more gay.

(This was the first Merlin fic I ever wrote, and an homage to one of my favourite books. It was also me trying to get the show rewrite monkey off my back and distinctly failing at that, since I went on to write one that is over 600,000 words and still not complete. It's also proof that I am 100% capable of rewriting the show in under 150k, I just chose to inflict over 600,000 words on anyone insane enough to sit down and read a 600k gay porn version of BBC Merlin.)

And Time and the World Are Ever in Flight (Merthur, 39k)

In which Arthur returns to the 21st century, learns about Google, and finally realises his dream of running away to a farm with Merlin.

(Listen, the finale damaged me, I'm still damaged, and I tried to undo it with nearly 40k of tea and baby sheep. A.K.A. the one where Arthur returns and they run a sheep farm in Ireland together and finally figure out they're gay for each other and neither of them is alone ever again.)

Tagging @aemelia (you will have to rec all of yours lmao) @kirythestitchwitch @thetourguidebarbie and anyone else who wants to do this and has multiple fics.

#fic #writing #the-pen-pot #anonymintea #thetourguidebarbie #kirythestitchwitch #aemelia

[nextstopparis]

i really just need good like mid to long length fix recs please i’m begging

hey bestie, i didnt know if you had any specific type of fic in mind or just length and what u consider mid so here are a few fics with 25k+ word counts and thats basically all they have in common🫶 also these are all more or less merthur im so sorry. i hope u find something new here!!!

Arthur, Sincerely by MerlinLikeTheBird (47.8k) (THE FLUFF IN THIS MADE ME CRY also its canon era)

To Begin Anew (need ao3 acc) by ohHeyThereBigBadWolf (27.7k) (ive read this like five times. i think about it constantly. canon divergence)

that lightning-strike feel by TheLurkingContessa (32.5k) (cmon merthur training with weapons together??? also canon era)

An Illusion of Sorts by lordvoldemortsnipple (133.7k) (ive also read this like 3 times which is sorta insane bc its 100k+ words omfg… modern au w magic)

Annum Inanis (The Empty Year) (need ao3 acc) by anonymintea (43.2k) (i DIED. canon era)

Charting Stars On A Stained Glass Ceiling by mornmeril (80k) (my note on ao3 under this is just OHMYGOD a bunch of times so. future au with magic)

a thimble of light for an acre of sky by celaenos (36.2k) (THIS IS NOT MERTHUR well theres like a hint of merthur at the very end but mostly its pendragon siblings and morgwen. I DIED. canon divergence)

Chasing Spring (ok TECHNICALLY this is a series but overall its 58.7k words so) by Gimli_s_Pickaxe (god merlin au do i really need to say anything else. canon era)

Keep the Magic Secret (73.5k) (i feel like i cant say I DIED again or else it’ll start losing its meaning to you but really i did. canon era)

M-RYS by mornmeril (123.2k) (ive also read this three times and was actually just craving a reread yesterday so. hmm. future au with magic)

We Pull These Jobs To Make A Little Money (No One Gets Hurt If They Don’t Act Funny) by leashy_bebes (48.9k) (this fic left me speechless all i could muster in my ao3 notes was “oh my god” not even capitalized like it shook me to my core. modern au)

You’ve Got My Heart, I’ve Got Your Hand by FervidAsAFlame (29.3k) (ive read this about five times it makrs me cry its so sweet i Love Them. modern au)

The Tournament of All Magicks by Cori Lannam (corilannam) (41.3k) (CMONNNN merlin fighting in a TOURNAMENT??? cmon. ohh craving a reread for this one too now… canon era)

The Future Soon by lady_ragnell (30.2k) (i loved this fic so so much. like theres just something about the vibe of it that im obsessed with. could also be the enemies to lovers thing. modern au with magic)

Sweeter Dreams by Tierfal (35.3k) (FREED VIVIAN OF MEN! i mean what more could i want. canon divergence)

Truth Is a Whisper by seperis (25k) (im being so serious go read everything by seperis. everything. GO. FIRST TINTAGEL bc that is my fav fic of all time probably but its 20k words so i couldnt put it here. GO!! theyre my fav author it took EVERYTHING not to rec all their fics. canon divergence)

Accidental Memory in the Case of Death by derryere (74.9k) (theres just something so. So. I DONT KNOW. overwhelming about them in this. its reincarnation au which might be why. one line made me cry)

The Ivy Crown by dayari (derryday) (252.2k) (ive read this three times. look at the word count. i will probably read it again. green knight au thing. theyre just. ohmygod)

Dower the Stars by RurouniHime (40.6k) (LISTEN. actually idek what i can say about this. except for the fact that its the PERFECT FIC. literally. its perfect. im especially in love with arthur and gwens friendship in this but anyway. canon divergence.)

#i sorta just assumed u meant merlin fics omg #BUT IF YOU WANT I ALSO HAVE A FEW KANEJ FICS! #also these are just a few from my bookmarks i have more too #ok well. can u believe this is th e first proper ask ive answered in like a year omg #happy pride xoxoxoxo #bbc merlin #merthur #merthur fic rec #ask

[the-once-and-future-love]

21. Good Merlin Fics I’ve Read Recently (5/02/22)

A Moment of Truth  by  sakarrie [gen]

A little salt in your drink   by  riverray  

all the faults you've left behind  by  Lunarwolfik  

An Exercise in Futility by  hotchpotch    

At Setting   by   FervidAsAFlame, furloughday                

Bad Choice of Words in My Alibi by  queerofthedagger

half of my soul series by astranix

How to Picnic with a First Love and a Changed Heart  by Impala_Chick

I Love You by evokingmemories  

 In which Merlin Reveals His Magic, Arthur Embarks on a Quest, and Uther Absolutely Does Not Admit He Was Wrong, About Anything, Ever by Alex51324   [gen]

Just Like Always   by  N16 [gen]

Like the Flip of a Coin  by  Periphery (SeeTheVision)

magic might stain the air  by  bene_elim 

 New Beginnings   by  nsowlwrites97   [gen]    

 Not So Royal Pains  by  EdwardotheBarber     [gen]

Once upon a time, there was a prince   by anonymintea  [preslash]

 outrun man's long shadow   by  southfarthing  [gen]  

Sight Unseen   by   schweet_heart 

Silver  by  entanglednow   [gen]

Soldier, Peasant, King  by  be_brave13, TevinterPariah

 Sweet as Cherry Wine by  riverray  

The Burning Truth by FoiblePNoteworthy    [gen]

The Common Touch   by  lamardeuse 

 the dragon said it was destiny (but my dear, that was never enough) by  mossclouds 

The Love Spoon  by  furloughday

 the stars have all aligned by  ariadne_odair         

Two For Joy by 0hHeyThereBigBadWolf 

Uniform Necessities  by  drummeronthegun 

watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you by high_queen

Well, That Escalated Quickly by bloodsongs

What I'd Have Done by  Flight_of_Fantasy  

what is this feeling   by redkay     

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#bbc merlin #merlin #merlin fic recs #fic recs #merthur #merlin bbc #fic rec #fic rec ist

[undermycoat]

9 people you'd like to know better

hey look i'm finally doing one of these in a timely fashion !!

tagged by @anonymintea and also @a-star-is-here (ok that tag was awhile back tho. i'm so sorry babe), thanks luvs x

last song i listened to: according to spotify i had been listening to "talk me down" by troye sivan but i have no memory of that. i've got "dive into you" by nct dream stuck in my head tho currently reading: the club: how the english premier league became the wildest, richest, most disruptive force in sports by joshua robinson and jonathan clegg. very interesting so far and also very helpful currently watching: finished ted lasso so now i've either got to rewatch that ad naseum for the next month or maybe finally start the bear or finish succession or some shit current obsession: jamie tartt. that's it. i mean you could argue for football or royjamie but at the end of the day all this shit is cuz of jamie tartt so. that's it

i don't actually know if i have nine people to tag... anyway do this or don't it's up to you no pressure ^_^ — @inloif @bellamyblakru @wanderinginkspots @juushirouukitake @sable-nakahara @lazygalaxybluebird @tink-wondering @magicalmischel @jamietarttdodododododo

#tag game #cupid de bunny #long post #(eh)

[burglarhobbit]

Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love ❤

thank you for the tag @zaharya or i suppose the dm that said "consider yourself tagged" LMAO

Over the Glowing Hills - BBC Merlin, 290k. this is still technically a wip as in I've not finished posting it on ao3, but I've finished writing it! this was. I think the second or third Merlin fic I started, was supposed to be a 10-20k oneshot, and completely got out of hand. it was such a joy to work on something this long despite the fact that if I'd known it was going to be this long, there's some fair number of changes I'd have made, but still... it's my baby, and I'm proud of it.

by the way, didn't I break your heart - BBC Merlin, 33.5k. I just really loved writing this; the setting, the characters, the way the plot worked out. it's one of my own favourite works, especially considering I don't usually prefer modern aus!

Citizen Erased - MCU, 178k. this is the fic that taught me to write. I really consider it the most important fic in my past for that reason. I'm not really in this fandom anymore, but I have such fond memories of writing this (I finished it in 3 months!) and the feedback I got. and it made me realise just how much I value a good plot lmao

a tale of ivory table cloth and ruined weddings - The Hobbit, 10k. so I co-wrote this with @silk-scarlet-ribbons and we've written a bunch of funny things together, but I think this takes the cake. just the sheer joy that we had in writing this puts it in the top 5 even even disregarding the fact that actually we're the two funniest people on this planet don't argue

say you'll still be by my side - BBC Merlin, 28k. the fic that launched me into the merlin fandom. once again became way bigger than intended, but at least not by 200k, so I consider it a win. the magic reveal we should've had in my opinion hgdhdj. still very fond of how the brainrot just grabbed hold of me and this came out, because this is truly the product of just me imagining how the magic reveal should've gone all throughout the show.

anyway that's it for me! tagging @anonymintea @kingdomkeys13 @silk-scarlet-ribbons @insane-ohwhyfandoms @princess-of-the-worlds 💕💕🫶����

#liz talks #tag games

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Nov 2022) – Rated E

TML Favourites Friday round-up! November 2022 round 1

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 1: Rated Explicit!

Greek ships on fire by schweet_heart E, 1k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU; College

On a Snowy Evening (the Paint the Forest With Colour Remix) by alby_mangroves E, 11k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic AU

Nine Weddings and a Funeral by giselleslash E, 11k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU (?)

Tender Loving Care by BeautifulFiction E, 5.2k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era (?)

Stop Watching by Footloose E, 52k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU; Sports, High School

Fractured Magic by LunaCanisLupus_22 E, 142k, Merlin/Arthur College AU

Stars Above, Stones Below by Destina E, 47k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Until I Cry That Now I Must Try Your Greed by witching_wingthorns E, 51k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Claustrophobic by et_cetera55 E, 15k, Merlin/Arthur (?)

Pax Albionis by Saga_Nansen E, 27k, Merlin/Arthur Canon AU; King Merlin

Next to Die by Footloose E, 19k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU; Horror

If Greater Want of Skill by Emjayelle E, 4.9k, Merlin/Arthur Fraternity AU

Deep In My Heart I'm Concealing by Cithara E, 102k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Take the Reins by anonymintea E, 7k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

World Enough and Time by alicephantomwise E, 19k, Merlin/Arthur (?) (?)

Rollin' On by kaizoku E, 800 words, Gwaine/Arthur Modern AU

Captured and Claimed by vintagelilacs E, 7.5k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

Since I (Zaharya) am running FF alone, it is not always possible for me to have the round-up list up immediately – please be patient.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! Again, I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord.

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #rated e

[watcherscrown]

9 People You’d Like to Get to Know Better

tagged by @anonymintea which is hilarious because i'm married to her

last song I listened to: I've never listened to music idk this is me

(according to my phone it was actually Alone Together by fob)

currently reading: The Red Palace by Jane Hur, which i've only read a few chapters of but is good so far! I needed a brain purge so I actually paused it to blow through a bunch of BL webtoons and podcast short stories

currently watching: (I'm bad at finishing tv so I've left some shows in limbo) s2 of gomens, crash landing on you, the bridgerton prequel queen charlotte show, uhhh idk

current obsession: I'm between insanities right now mostly I'm just obsessed with my dog and looking at bugs

I'm tagging uhhhhh @precambrianhottopic @readingrobin @faintedincoils @enchanterelle @processintegrated and I know it's supposed to be 9 but I don't have v many active mutuals anymore so if you wanna do the ask then i hereby nominate u

#op #ask meme

[nicolasnelson]

You Feel Like Home (Mercelot)

Relationship: Merlin/Lancelot Rating: T Written for: Merlin WIP Relay, hosted by @merlin-fic-server Inspired by: @anonymintea’s WIP notes Additional Tags: University AU, Modern Setting, Roommates, Magic, Friends to Lovers, Getting Together Chapters: 1/? Words: 2,683

Summary: Merlin Emrys has three problems: he can’t stop doodling dragons during his lectures, he can’t find out anything about how his magic works, and he’s made the stupid mistake of falling in love with his roommate. But he can’t help that Lancelot is so charming and just gets him in a way nobody else does. Merlin came to Camelot University to find answers and all he’s found is more questions…

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#merlin fanfiction #merlin #bbc merlin #mercelot #mercelot fanfiction #my writing #* #merlin has adhd #lance and merlin are both bi #so excited about this story! #the world needs more modern au mercelot #god i've missed writing so much

[merlin-fic-server]

The Way to a Man's Heart

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/38687817/chapters/96728928

Title: The Way to a Man’s Heart

Author: anonymintea

Original Author: illiterateowl

Rating: M

Archive Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)

Additional Tags: POV Merlin (Merlin), Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Modern Era, Alternate Universe - Non-Magical, Getting Together, Enemies to Lovers, Strangers to Enemies to Lovers, First Meetings, Pining, Denial of Feelings, Falling In Love, Matchmaking, First Dates, Bickering as Flirting, Alcohol Consumption, Intoxication, Food, like A LOT of discussion of food, Romantic Comedy, Humor, Just a pinch of angst, Daddy Issues, Morgana Meddles, Morgana is not Evil but also is not Good, Chef Arthur, Emotionally Constipated Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Arthur is scared of intimacy, Snarky Merlin (Merlin), Other Additional Tags to Be Added

Summary: On the surface, Arthur Pendragon seems to be a confident, callous, cavalier arsehole with a culinary degree. But there are just the tiniest suggestions of cracks in that shell that Merlin has glimpsed over the past few weeks… Regardless, there was no way this would end in anything but catastrophe, even if Arthur wasn’t a great big bloody git, because he was Morgana’s brother, and Morgana was Merlin’s boss, and things like that were never wise.

Author’s Note: For the Merlin Fic Book Club Server’s Wip Relay 2022! I was lucky enough to recieve 2,300 words of this story and an outline from illiterateowl. Thank you so much for gifting this lovely wip; I hope it lives up to your expectations!

The recipe for this story as illiterateowl gave to me called for a sappy, sexy, sweet fic about falling in love at first sight over food and romance languages. Being who I am, I ruined this perfectly lovely prompt by adding a heaping cup of enemies-to-lovers, two teaspoons of angst, and enough cheese to make a gay Lifetime movie romcom script. I hope you don’t mind the liberties that I took or that I’m incapable of writing anything that doesn’t include daddy issues and existential crises. (Fortunately, that all mostly comes in chapter 2.)

Bon appétit! <3

#merlin fic server #merlinfic #merlin fic #merlin wip relay

[impossibly-cold-collector]

Chapters: 4/4 Fandom: Merlin (TV) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Characters: Merlin (Merlin), Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Gwen (Merlin), Uther Pendragon (Merlin), Gaius (Merlin) Additional Tags: Merlin’s POV, Post-Season/Series 02, Pre-Season/Series 03, Minor Gwen/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, Canon-Typical Violence, Romance, Explicit Sexual Content, Porn With Plot, Porn with Feelings, accidental use of magic during sex, Miscommunication, Lack of Communication, Men Struggle to Express Their Emotions, These Boys Have Depression, sword fights, Pillow Fights, Jousting, Going on Quests, Daddy Issues, Love Confessions, Shameless Abuse of the Em Dash, Canon Compliant, except for Merlin and Arthur bang, Which isn't NOT Canon Compliant, 40K words of pining, Slow Burn, references to eventual polyamory, Bisexual Arthur Pendragon (Merlin) Summary:

Maybe it’s best that Arthur not love him in return, because as of yet, Merlin’s romantic history is a cemetery.

In the wake of Morgana’s absence, the castle echoes with emptiness, stifling in its silence. Arthur won’t rest until he finds her. Merlin begins to doubt that he really ever had a place in Camelot or by Arthur’s side. Set in the year-long gap between season 2 and 3.

#Annum Inanis (The Empty Year) #anonymintea #Merthur fic #Merthur #Fic rec

[cbk1000]

omfg you are SO CORRECT. that is arthur to a T. your mind. unparalleled.

Arthur is a big old repressed slut.

#anonymintea

[nextstopparis]

Do you have any fic recommendations? I can't think of anything to read :/

hello anon!! idk exactly how late this is but its SO late i am SO sorry djkcnksjn i hope u found a fic to read in that time skjdcnsknc

ok so i only mostly read merthur fics but if ur still interested i made two fic recs here and here but i hve read more fics since then so,,,, errr here are some more!!!

twice as many stars (series) by icebats

a thimble of light for an acre of sky by celaenos (pendragon siblings with morgwen and the barest hints of merthur)

Gwen's Guide to Happiness by jules_evan (julien_avec_rien) (gwen centric with v background merthur n other ships)

all the best it could be (just you and i) by pynk (pinkjook)

Destiny's Child by Ana_Jacobs

Annum Inanis (The Empty Year) by anonymintea

In the Middle by supercalvin

Magically Delicious by br_ando

With Perks (or: Clues you are Dating: A Guide by Arthur Pendragon) by Leandra

Chasing Spring (series) by Gimli_s_Pickaxe (orphan_account)

Coffee and Cherries by FutureAlien

A Word Apart by Malu_3 (Grainne)

remain mine by winterdusks

Perpetual Motion by aramblingjay

That Kind of Day, Huh? by queerofthedagger

There Are Many Names in History by queerofthedagger

An Illusion of Sorts by lordvoldemortsnipple

Charting Stars On A Stained Glass Ceiling by mornmeril

Rise by gwyllion

For Your Information by reni_days

My Significant Bother by evaelisaa, Leandra

Can't Buy Me Love by shes_gone

Checkmate (Going Down) by arthur_pendragon

to catch a thief [to fall in love] (series) by ashamedbliss

for the sake of a fallible god by astranix

Into Perdition by athousandvictories

one man loved the pilgrim soul in you by isolationqueen (bisousniall)

it's only ever been you by rivalstolovers (morgwen w background merthur)

all ye faith by schweet_heart

Of Lemon Drops and Lizard-Cats by supercalvin

An Exercise in Holding One's Breath by mariana_oconnor

Noble Intentions by kianspo

Dark and Cold, the Nights We Stole by sassafrasx

a god at an altar, a beggar full of faith by Atlanta_Black

You Had Not Expected This by electric_typewriter

Soldier on, but please not so long by pensively

Not a Damsel by the_seaworthy_muffin

going back through them is soo trippy lol bc a lot of these hve become some of my fav fics like. ever. inch resting

#hope you like them!! also hope i linked properly sdjnjdscjn #if anyone wants to send me fic recs too i would also want that😫😫 #ask #bbc merlin #merthur fic rec #merthur

[the-once-and-future-love]

20. Good Merlin Fics I’ve Read Recently (3/20/22)

A marriage proposal, and what follows by  tetsubinatu [mergwenthur]

Apples and Oranges series  by CaptainOzone [gen]

and for you i would wait until the earth sinks beneath the sea (even if we never are to be)  by  stolenstars

Counsellor  by  Gawd_Complex  [gen]

country honey by  eat_crow 

Cupid, don't you hear me calling you? by  rageynerd

 Decimation, Desolation, Desecration, Devastation, Declaration by    ArtemisPendragon  

Diplomatic Immunity and Other Benefits by  Camelots_Daffodil

  Do You Have Need of Me? by   TheActualAuthor [gen]

everytime you leave  by  thingswelost2

Hold My Heart For Ransom  by  vintagelilacs

How Arthur Got His Groove Back by   thegeminisage     

Important Nothings by witchmd13

Into Thin Air by foxy_mulder

 It's Just Too Much to Share  by   long_live_heehoo 

Mass Marketing Flirting Scheme  by  seapotato

myth calls me legend by merlinemrys (divineauthor)   [gen]

 On Shapes and Stories by  TyalanganD   [gen]

O'r tu Allan by JustGettingBy  

 Revelations by  loser_angel    

 say you'll still be by my side by  Imagined 

Take the Reins by  anonymintea

The Birds Aflame  by   stymphalides 

the devil's in the details by  somethingaboutwriting

the truth is finally breaking through by bellamyblakru

The Warlock's Leave   by  Cloudlb 

Tsunamis Flood In Waves  by  Athena

What Ain’t Living Can Never Really Die by messandahalf

With All My Trust  by  violetsarefuckingpurple 

Wondrous Deeds  by remaymber  

You try so loud to love me   by  Lola_Rose_Robins    

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#merlin bcc #bbc merlin #merthur #fic recs #fic rec #fic rec list #merlin

[undermycoat]

thank you @lunar-years & @coolpointsetta for the tag!!! :D

rules: post the last sentence you wrote (fic/original/etc) and tag as many people as there are words in the sentence.

sentence:

She could stay just like this, just to learn what sounds she can draw from Morgana’s lips through nothing but touch alone.  

tagging: @catalogercas @0hheytherebigbadwolf @bellamyblakru @thepolomonkey @inkmyth @wanderinginkspots @boggywitchin @magicalmischel @elirwen @pghumfort @ink-through-her-veins @heterophobicmaxanne @warriorhoneybee @burglarhobbit @royjamierot @sgtjamesrogers @lesbianlefay @hazelands @anonymintea @ironfamjam @liesmyth @merlinsbed & any other author who might come across this post :3 no pressure it's all for funsies <3 FELL TO MY KNEES. I FORGOT MY POOKIE @picture-me-in-the-trees ily <3 i'm so sorry. ik that makes it 23 but idgaf

#thanks again pooks!!!! ily'all <3 #it was so hard to find 22 ppl & ideak if some of y'all are writers sdkjhgkf #pls remember you can post original work too skjhgjkhjkgdhf #cupid de bunny #tag game

[burglarhobbit]

9 People You’d Like to Get to Know Better

thank you for the tag @anonymintea !

last song I listened to: harold the barrel by genesis no one judge me it's been stuck in my head all week

currently reading: the half-life of valery k by natasha pulley!

currently watching: ,,, on my third rewatch of good omens season 2. i'm so so sane about it.

current obsession: ^^^^ just an angel and a demon hanging out together for 6000 years. nothing much i'm screaming

uhhh tagging @princekendallroy @princess-of-the-worlds @s0mmerspr0ssen @mayapleiades that's not 9 but i always feel bad for the random tags. <3 <3

#liz talks #tag games

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (June 2023) – Slow Burn

TML Favourites Friday round-up! June 2023 round

What is Favourites Friday? – The Basics

a different theme is announced on Friday each week; FF recs must match the theme of the week

only one FF rec per person per week/theme

FF recs must be unique within that week/theme; no double-posting the same fic for one theme!

no self-recs during regular rounds

only self-recs during self-rec rounds (last Friday of each month)

Theme for week 3: Slow Burn!

Annum Inanis (The Empty Year) by anonymintea E, 43k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

We Can Always Run by queerofthedagger, art by kairennart (Personaje) M, 148k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era/Divergence

the king is dead (long live the queen) by princessoftheworlds T, 150k, Gwen/Arthur/Merlin Post-Canon, Modern Era

Most Sincerely by Chasingbrooklyn G, 56k, Merlin/Mithian Regency AU

As a Sea Shell by bathilda bagshot (wellthengameover) T, 12k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

All lives are (love)stories by amithia E, 192k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era (?)

Lights Out, Away We Go by Imagined E, 90k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU; Formula One

The names that make us by Misaratis E, 35k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here.

If you want to make sure you never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary! Happy reading!

About the FF round-up lists:

Recs are listed in the order they were posted on the Discord; the order does not imply any sort of ranking.

The pairing given in this list is the main pairing of each respective fic – please read the tags for any possible minor or side-pairings, as well as any potential warnings or triggers.

Pairings and Eras are given as tagged in each respective fic. (?) signifies that the tags were unclear and I do not know enough about the fic to fill the gaps.

Round-ups are compiled on the weekend of the week after the respective theme of the post (when the new theme has already been anounced), to avoid omitting potentially belated FF recs.

Since I am running FF alone, it is not always possible for me to have the round-up list up immediately – please be patient.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! Again, I'm running this alone, so it can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list. If you'd like to help out, feel free to contact me on Tumblr ( @zaharya ) or Discord.

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #slow burn