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55Hurt, Harm, and Mayhem »
A collection of oneshots from the author's existing fanfiction, with a primary focus of WHUMP! according to predetermined prompts. Indulgent and gratuitous pain, agony, angst, etc.! Canon pairings, no slash.
Merlin, T, English, Hurt/Comfort & Angst, chapters: 29, words: 149k+, favs: 21, follows: 22, updated: 10/10 published: 1/5/2021, Merlin, Arthur
252Psych Ops »
Part 1: The Psychic of Essetir. In a modern Camelot, Uther refuses to allow other kingdoms to develop psychic agents to rival his own. Arthur is dispatched on a campaign to capture Essetir's reported psychic, or neutralize him. Part 2: Crossing Borders - against all expectations, has the Essetirian psychic Arthur trusted betrayed them? (no slash)
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 38, words: 258k+, favs: 51, follows: 70, updated: 10/2 published: 4/12/2021, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius
191 Revelations »
A series of short, unconnected, in-canon-reveal stories. Tale 2: Alvarr's attempt to recruit Merlin backfires. Tale 3: Alator investigates why Emrys is failing his destiny, and plans to teach the king a lesson in loyalty. Tale 5: Merlin trades destinies, rather than lives. Mordred becomes Emrys, and Merlin flees Camelot to keep Arthur safe...
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 15, words: 82k+, favs: 285, follows: 181, updated: 11/15/2023 published: 11/3/2017, Merlin, Arthur
150 The Revenger »
Revenge is a nominally legal business, but this time it's personal for Merlin, and nothing will get in his way - not Agent Arthur, not Freya the wife of the man who murdered his family. He's prepared to kill whom he must and sacrifice himself to revenge himself on the man who killed his family... psuedo-western a/u, no slash
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 49, words: 302k+, favs: 28, follows: 21, updated: 4/12/2023 published: 12/13/2021, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Freya
201Something Completely Different »
A collection of short(er) A/U stories. Ch.1-4 Arthur Chooses a Mage-guard - future/scifi, child!Arthur&Merlin, more. (Also, Druid-Prince Merlin changes places with condemned captive Arthur... And inhuman!Merlin based on The Tempest...) New chapter! modern a/u; Arthur accidentally makes a crisis-hotline connection and a stranger-friend. (no slash)
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 21, words: 115k+, favs: 119, follows: 108, updated: 12/28/2022 published: 10/13/2017, Merlin, Arthur
199 Past Faults and Future Perils »
Ten years into Camelot's golden age, Morgana casts a spell of exchange to send Merlin into the past - and bring his younger self forward. Inexperienced and untrained, and surely much easier to kill... In the past, Merlin must somehow connect with a young king who still hates an illegal magic, to duplicate the spell and return both his selves to the proper times...
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 14, words: 118k+, favs: 191, follows: 154, updated: 10/28/2022 published: 6/6/2020, Merlin, Arthur
237 A Challenging Quest »
Merlin the adopted prince of Caerleon travels in search of heritage and destiny and his dragonlord father. Arthur, prince regent of Camelot following his father's debilitating illness, travels upon his Knight's Quest as a condition for coronation - and a young man who's given up on heritage and destiny joins them both. Sequel to "Challenging Hostage", canon era a/u, no slash.
Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 24, words: 165k+, favs: 204, follows: 198, updated: 5/30/2021 published: 1/23/2019, Merlin, Arthur, Mordred
562 A Challenging Hostage »
Young Merlin's magic is observed in Ealdor by Queen Annis, and he's offered adoption and the throne. Merlin learns what it means to be a prince and an enemy of Camelot - til the day he's captured by Prince Arthur's border patrol. Uther holds a prisoner with magic that he can't afford to execute, and Arthur meets a rational sorcerer for the first time. No slash.
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 30, words: 224k+, favs: 818, follows: 684, updated: 1/23/2019 published: 5/2/2018, Morgana, Merlin, Arthur
138 The Penned Dragon »
A place where the living meet the dead - for a price. And when Merlin meets the veil-keeper, neither his life nor Arthur's will ever be the same again... Modern a/u, canon pairings, magic, (no slash!).
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 16, words: 93k+, favs: 67, follows: 57, updated: 4/16/2018 published: 12/27/2017, Merlin, Arthur
303 Renewed By Love »
Arthur knows and welcomes and appreciates Merlin as his personal sorcerer - and under his reign, Camelot has slowly come to accept the inevitable return of magic. But how will the other kings of Albion react to Camelot's change of policy? - Alined, Odin, Caerleon... sequel to "Refined by Fire" and "Released by Truth". Arwen, Merthian, other non-canon pairings.
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 26, words: 150k+, favs: 201, follows: 137, updated: 10/31/2017 published: 5/28/2017, Merlin, Arthur
221 The Necromancer's Apprentice »
Nearly ten years after Morgause's plans to force magic upon a modern society go tragically awry, Arthur discovers more than one secret concerning his estranged sister Morgana. His search for understanding brings him to Lone Oak Academy, where Merlin as the school's head of security is still searching himself, for atonement. Modern A/U, yes to magic, no to slash. Canon pairings.
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Friendship, chapters: 20, words: 126k+, favs: 109, follows: 80, updated: 5/21/2017 published: 1/29/2017, Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Freya
290 Released by Truth »
Merlin's place is with Arthur, that much is certain - but there are still the laws of Camelot to consider, even after Uther's death. Can newly-crowned King Arthur guide his kingdom through a journey he's not sure he's finished with - adjusting to the reality of magic in Camelot - without losing himself... or Merlin? Sequel to "Refined by Fire".
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Friendship, chapters: 20, words: 131k+, favs: 297, follows: 193, updated: 1/17/2017 published: 8/29/2016, Arthur, Merlin
512 Refined by Fire »
It began, as any shift in destiny did, with a choice - run and hide, or stay and fight. And because Merlin chose to stand still, his destiny and Arthur's - and others' - took a sharp right turn. Discovered by the knights, arrested by Arthur, Merlin faces Uther's questioner and judgment... Gold is, after all, refined in the flames... Mid-season 3 in-canon reveal.
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 26, words: 155k+, favs: 689, follows: 332, updated: 8/29/2016 published: 6/10/2015, Merlin, Arthur
237 Payment in Gold »
In order to choose between her suitors, Arthur and Lancelot, Princess Guinevere sets them a quest-challenge. Meanwhile, Merlin struggles to survive as the only male in Camelot for a century whose magic is strong enough to earn him citizenship. If Arthur redeems Merlin's debts, will Merlin accompany him on his quest to repay him with 'gold' of another sort? (no slash!)
Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 20, words: 138k+, favs: 91, follows: 56, updated: 8/20/2016 published: 4/20/2016, Arthur, Merlin
48 About Time »
Through it all, Arthur watches. Across the ages, through tears and screams, through smiles and exhaustion and blood, through friendship and consolation and love and more tears, through darkness and despair and the endless heavy cycle of seasons… After Camlann and while Merlin waits, Arthur watches. Part 2: Time Was - Merlin reacts and adjusts to Arthur's return. No slash.
Merlin, T, English, Angst & Friendship, chapters: 3, words: 17k+, favs: 129, follows: 33, updated: 4/14/2016 published: 9/11/2015, Merlin, Arthur
231 Son of Poseidon »
Two princes from very different kingdoms set out to destroy the same monster threatening both their peoples. A high seas adventure, with a dash of Greek mythology for fun! Part 2: "Heir of Aetlantys" - Arthur will need the help of his unique friend to reclaim something stolen from him.
Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 21, words: 120k+, favs: 141, follows: 83, updated: 4/5/2016 published: 9/14/2015, Merlin, Arthur
149 Torr Badon »
"A vision, Merlin Emrys, to pass on to your king. War, here in the White Mountains... the red-and-gold emblem of Camelot... the white dragon spewing fire over the battlefield." Ten years of relative peace may be coming to an end... all prophecy must be fulfilled, sooner or later. Sequel to Vortigern's Tower and The Towers of Lionys. Canon pairings, no slash.
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 22, words: 126k+, favs: 70, follows: 36, updated: 2/3/2016 published: 3/23/2015, Arthur, Merlin
293 Kingdom Games »
Part 1: Uther declares a trial by combat, open to sorcerers or warriors, the winner to be named heir to the kingdom of Camelot. One sorcerer and one warrior will begin a new destiny. Part 2: Cenred challenges Uther to a second round of games, the winner to rule both kingdoms. Part 3: A third challenge, to anoint a high ruler over all Albion - the conclusion of destiny. AU!
Merlin, T, English, Adventure & Drama, chapters: 32, words: 137k+, favs: 239, follows: 116, updated: 1/30/2016 published: 1/12/2014, Arthur, Merlin, Gwaine
136 Blood Brothers »
A detective and his not-quite-human partner. A stormy night, a tiny hotel room, and an existential crisis... just might change the terms of this relationship. No slash! Modern A/U, no magic.
Merlin, T, English, Angst & Supernatural, chapters: 8, words: 46k+, favs: 150, follows: 64, updated: 1/21/2016 published: 3/27/2015, Arthur, Merlin
114 Angel »
"He didn't jump, he was pushed..." A funeral interrupted by a cryptic message. Suicide or murder? To find the answers and bring the murderer to justice, Arthur will also need to find, and trust, the street kid known as 'Angel' - and earn his trust in return. Modern A/U, no magic, no slash.
Merlin, T, English, Drama & Adventure, chapters: 10, words: 61k+, favs: 116, follows: 67, updated: 1/6/2016 published: 11/22/2015, Arthur, Merlin, Gwen/Guinevere
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