#self-rec round

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Favourites Friday – Bonus New-Years Round: Fave of 2023

TML Favourites Friday round-up! New Year's Eve Bonus round (mixed!)

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 this bonus round: 2023 Favourite!

Since this is a bonus round, both regular and self-recs were permitted. Self-recs are labelled as such.

Like Every Tree Stands on Its Own by LeMightyWorrier E, 148k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence, Mythology

False Hearts Know by Excited_Insomniac E, 51k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Fake relationship

Arthur, Sincerely by MerlinLikeTheBird M, 49k, Merlin/Arthur Canon AU

in the arms of your protection (darling, i am yours to hold) by stolenstars T, 7k, Merlin/Arthur Canon era, Angst with a happy ending

The Neurodivergent Sorcerer's Guide to Graduating by Imagined T, 8.3k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with magic, College/Uni AU

Let's Be Winners by Mistake by Seravia E, 48k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

The Greater of Two Evils by N16 T, 4.9k, Merlin & Arthur (gen) Canon Era

Spit it out (Jot it down) by kirani, kiraniafterdark (kirani), NoSaladAllowed T, 3,9k, Merlin/Arthur Canon era, epistolary

Back on Track by kirani T, 5.9k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU Self-rec

Pride by s0mmerspr0ssen E, 9k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, BDSM

All Things Loved and Lovesick by horsecrazy E, 90k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, vet

Separate Harmonies from Chords by thesongistheriver E, 12k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, musician and theatre Self-rec

I wish I'd known then by Zaharya T, 7.6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Roommates Self-rec

Somewhere Between the Sand and the Stardust by Cithara E, 110k, Merlin/Arthur Canon AU, Marriage of convenience

Merlin's fourth job by SnufflesThePig Not rated, 53k (WIP), Merlin/Arthur Canon AU/Era, Dragonlord Merlin

From the Shadows to the Light by PeaceHeather T, 580k, No relationships tagged Post Canon fix-it Self-rec

One Fool Thing by Of_Ivy_and_Gold E, 26k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, coffee shop AU

Long May It Burn by Imagined T, 6,3k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era, Post Canon

Dirty Laundry by MerlinLikeTheBird G, 5.9k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era Self-rec

And Everywhere I Look, I Look At You by aemelia_pendragon M, 19k (WIP), Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Roommates

With and without you by Theroundbartable Not rated, 20k, Merlin/Arthur Canon AU, Magic reveal

I Don't Know How to Start by Shadow_Hole, thetreeofwillow M, 39k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era, Hurt/Comfort Self-rec

The Coup by s0mmerspr0ssen T, 9k, Gwaine & Merlin Canon AU

A Good Life by Sorceressofdragons M, 73k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Slow burn

All Tied Up by Sage_Owl E, 4.2k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with magic, succubi & incubi

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here (oldest to newest) or here (newest to oldest).

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.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! 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. Again, so many thanks to @ravenwilds for helping! This one was huge!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Dec 2023) – Self-Rec Round: Family Dynamics

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2023 round 5 (SRR)

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 this self-rec round: Family Dynamics!

Untested Fear by TheManTheMythTheLazy G, 1.4k, Arthur & Uther Canon era

Blackout, Beaming, Gold by Zaharya M, 19k, Merlin/Arthur Steampunk AU, Whump

The Great Dragon by s0mmerspr0ssen T, 71k, Merlin & Arthur Canon AU, Bromance

The Last Night (You'll Have To Be Alone) by Glon_Morski T, 127k, Merlin & Arthur Post Canon, Modern Era

fill my little world by ravenwilds G, 4,8k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Parent!Merlin

And Mother Knows Best by Imagined G, 4k, Merlin/Arthur Canon era, Magic reveal

My Heart Beats the Tempo of You by thesongistheriver E, 65k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, musician and actor

Home is where the heart is by Brechtjeeatscheese M, 85k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Werewolves

Kin and Kind and Other Blood by theaceofdragons G, 560, Gen Dragon Age

To Lose and to Love by Excited_Insomniac T, 17k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Parenting

Morgana by kirani  G, 1.8k, Gen  Modern AU, trans!Morgana

Have You Come to Cure My Heart? by sleepygecko G, 991 words, Gaius & Arthur Canon

A masterlist of all round-ups can be found here (oldest to newest) or here (newest to oldest).

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.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! 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. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with this round-up!

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Apr 2023) – Self-Rec Round: Favourite Modern AU

TML Favourites Friday round-up! February 2023 round 4 (SRR)

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 this self-rec round: Favourite Modern AU!

Overwhelm by Zaharya G, 3.1k, Merlin/Arthur College AU

by the way, didn't I break your heart? by Imagined E, 33k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic AU

Fools & Monsters by ashamedbliss E, 123k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic AU

(Not) Just A Summer Romance by lavender_spice T, 5.4k, Merlin/Arthur Rock Band AU

Birthday Cake by ma_r E, 10k, Merlin/Arthur High School / Omegaverse AU

The Siren's call by Lola_Rose_Robins NA, 18k, Gen Modern AU

Legacy by elirwen E, 8.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic AU

Just Happy Accidents by Pelydryn T, 2.6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Royalty with Magic AU

just once if I have the chance by ravenwilds T, 2.4k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

I’ll Stop The World and Melt With You by MerthurAllure (Kirbymatsu) G, 3.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

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.

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (July 2023) – Self-Rec Round: Favourite WIP

TML Favourites Friday round-up! July 2023 round 4 (SRR)

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 this self-rec round: Favourite WIP!

The fics listed here were WIP but confirmed as not abandoned / still being worked on at the time of the SRR – they might not be WIP anymore!

Frayed by Pelydryn E, 280k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era, Soulmates AU

Over the Glowing Hills by Imagined T, 76k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Hiraeth by BeautifulFiction E, 198k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era; Time-travel

Shadow of the Stone by MerlinLikeTheBird T, 56k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence, Canon Era AU

I wish I'd known then by Zaharya T, 7.5k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU (*Heartstopper s1 spoilers, but no crossover)

Sleeping Spells by Skydragon05 G, 1.1k WIP, Gen Canon Era (?)

Cumalot Club: Initiation (Series) by elirwen M-E, 8k, Merlin/Arthur & others Modern AU

Avalon (Series) by s0mmerspr0ssen E, 125k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

It Takes A Kingdom by TheManTheMythTheLazy G, 101k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era AU

From the Shadows to the Light by PeaceHeather T, 519k WIP, Gen/NA Post-Canon / Canon Era

i’ll sing requiem by AeonTheDimensionalGirl M, 13k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

I'll be your Armor in the Battle by Linorien G, 15k WIP, Gen Canon Era

Stop the Suns From Setting by ma_r E, 7.6k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Omegaverse, Modern AU

Wærcsár Tācnunge by Glon_Morski T, 197k WIP, Gen Canon Era

the sword and his shield by prattery G, 14k WIP, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence, Canon Era AU

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.

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Oct 2023) – Self-Rec Round: Whump

TML Favourites Friday round-up! October 2023 round 4 (SRR)

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 this self-rec round: Whump!

after the storm (are you leaving) by Imagined, Scarlet_Ribbons M, 59k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Why Merlin Doesn't Want To Swim by Excited_Insomniac M, 5.7k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era/Divergence

some of us love you Achilles, it's not much but there's proof by ItsAWonderfulLife M, 1.3k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Hell Bent by s0mmerspr0ssen M, 34k, Gen Canon Divergence AU, Slavery

The Darkness That Follows by elirwen E, 929w, Merlin/Arthur / Merlin/Merlin Canon Era

Loch Avalon by TheManTheMythTheLazy T, 2.5k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

There’s Nowhere Left to Turn by AeonTheDimensionalGirl M, 7.8k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence AU

Love of Mine by kirani T, 3k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

The Last Bear by littlegreyfish T, 11k, Gen Canon Era

Save Me From the Spiral by huniths-muse (sopaltenbass) T, 2k, Merlin/Arthur (?)

Cursed Non-Existence by Glon_Morski T, 1.9k, Gen Post-Series, Canon Era

how could you think, darling, i'd scare so easily? by Laurieonalark G, 1.9k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Something Like Herbs And Honey by lavender_spice T, 10k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Stay With Me by Zaharya M, 4.2k, 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.

The weekly round-up is not a guarantee! 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.

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Mar 2023) – Self-Rec Round: Oldest Favourite

TML Favourites Friday round-up! March 2023 round 5 (SRR)

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 this self-rec round: Oldest Favourite!

Elf-Boy and Turniphead Save Christmas by Pelydryn T, 45k, Gen Modern with Magic AU

Be My Stim by TyalanganD M, 2.3k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

The Night is Long by thetreeofwillow G, 7.9k, Merlin/Arthur (Gen) Canon Era

Fantasies by elirwen E, 1.6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

The Clock Strikes at Midnight by Linorien T, 11k, Gen Doctor Who Fusion

Your Best Fake Girlfriend by lavender_spice T, 4.5k, Gwen/Morgana Modern AU

What is a swordsman without a sword by kyrakaryanne G, 263 words, Gen Canon Era

Three Days by Zaharya G, 938 words, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Paradigm by s0mmerspr0ssen G, 2.4k, Gen Canon Era

Oh no, what a nightmare by Lola_Rose_Robins G, 2.8k, Gen Canon Era

Best Intentions by ravenwilds T, 5.2k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

The Rowan Collar by ma_r T, 44k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Visiting Hours by PeaceHeather G, 5.2k, Gen Canon Era

keep me as i keep you by fabledfrog G, 1.7k, Gen (Merlin/Arthur) Canon Era

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

Aithusa’s Foray into the Culinary Arts by sleepygecko G, 1.9k, Gen Canon Era

For the Once and Future King by Mischel G, 460 words, Gen Poetry

A Grateful Heart by MerthurAllure (Kirbymatsu) E, 2.1k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Exceptional Circumstances by oswinsdolma T, 96k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic AU

Vowed by TheGhostMagus T, 4.5k, Gen 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.

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (Feb 2023) – Self-Rec Round: Merlin Bingo Fills

TML Favourites Friday round-up! February 2023 round 4 (SRR)

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 this self-rec round: Merlin Bingo Creations!

This SRR theme is connected to a Merlin fandom fest and was approved by a fest mod (@eachpeachpearplume) beforehand! For more information about the fest, visit their blog @merlinbingo !

He doesn't bite by kyrakaryanne T, 2.3k, Gen Modern with Magic AU

The Confectioner by Camelittle T, 5.9k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era/AU

Horizons Over Battlegrounds by Zaharya T, 14k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Not Even My Own Kin by SauraUnderscore E, 7k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Dies Irae by TyalanganD E, 52k, Merlin/Arthur Historical AU; 1950s

A blade as sharp as his tongue by TheGhostMagus M, 2.5k (WIP), Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

The Wolves of Pendragon Estate by chaosgenes G, 1.2k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Love on a Post-it Note by ravenwilds G, 2.3k, Merlin/Arthur Modern (with magic) AU

No Ordinary Boy by Mischel T, 4.4k, Merlin/Arthur Merpeople AU

Sex Education by elirwen E, 1.4k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

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.

[themerlinlibrary]

Favourites Friday (May 2023) – Self-Rec Round: Favourite Friendship(s)

TML Favourites Friday round-up! May 2023 round 4 (SRR)

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 this self-rec round: Favourite Friendship(s)!

Speak (With) Your Mind by s0mmerspr0ssen G, 6.7k, Gen; Merlin&Arthur Canon Era; Golden Age

Horizons Over Battlegrounds by Zaharya T, 14k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Return of the dragons by Lola_Rose_Robins NA, 5.4k, Gen; Gwen&Merlin Canon Era

i feel the ghost of you in my heart by fabledfrog T, 4k, Gen Canon Era

Elf-Boy and Turniphead Save Christmas by Pelydryn T, 45k, Gen; Merlin&Arthur Modern with Magic AU

Scarlet Welly boots by tsundanire M, 10k, Merlin/Arthur Post-Canon; Canon & Modern Era

The Court of Avalon by Imagined T, 57k, Merlin/Arthur, Arthur&Freya Post-Canon; Canon & Modern Era

To Break The King by Glon_Morski T, 6.5k, Gen Canon Era

Of Returns, Dreams, and Magic by elirwen G, 2.7k, Merlin/Arthur Modern 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.