Merlin is STILL trending lmfao, so here, have a fic rec list:
The entire anthology of horsecrazy aka @cbk1000 (M/E)
This includes both her published and unpublished works, lmfao. Special mention goes to The Book of Merthur for being the show rewrite I desperately needed, And None But Fools for being perfect in every way, and also to the as-yet-unpublished vet!Merlin AU currently in the works which I KNOW will clear my skin and add 10+ years to my life once it’s released. But literally read every single story, please, because they’re all phenomenal.
You hold a knife at my throat (I tell you exactly where to cut) by @nextstopparis (E)
I read this one recently and thoroughly enjoyed it! The banter was great, and I loved their dynamic — particularly Merlin’s (very in-character) confidence and Arthur’s (also very in-character) yearning. Arthur sets out to covertly train Merlin in using a variety of weapons… with varying success. He also attempts to ignore the fact that he’s very clearly in love with his manservant, lmfao.
To buy my love a sword of steel by @athousandvictories (M)
I love how visual and gritty this story feels, the historical depth and the battles and the tension of it. The storytelling and language is lovely. Also if you haven’t read Into Perdition by the same author, get on that, STAT.
Despoiled by @astolat (E)
Obviously all of astolat’s fics are classics in the fandom; I go back to them regularly. This is your reminder to go reread them, or discover them if you haven’t yet read them! Featuring banter, pining and great sex.
Strangled by the red string of fate by @idlestories (E)
Another classic. The dialogue in this is 10000/10. So fucking funny.
Fools of us all by adelagia aka @mmmpointy (E)
"What were you doing with a love potion in the first place?" Arthur demanded, appalled that Merlin would resort to such a thing, and simultaneously wondering which comely maiden in Camelot he'd have to destroy so Merlin could safely direct his affections elsewhere. Not that Arthur had a particular direction in mind. I fucking love Arthur in this fic. Another classic and one I love to reread.
origamiaround
andulkaphoto
pixelskylines
snowghoul
blakekathryn
