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    An AU of the season 4 finale, wherein Arthur refuses to abandon his castle during Morgana's seige, and Merlin refuses to use magic to take away Arthur's will, so they're at an impasse.

    Rather than break his moral code to bewitch Arthur, Merlin decides to break his secrecy. If Arthur doesn't want to leave his Castle... fine. They won't. Merlin will just have to take it back for him... and all that entails.

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    12 Feb 2026

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    Morgana ties Arthur's life to Merlin's, thinking that it'll be much easier to kill a helpless servant than the King of Camelot.

    Aka, Morgana unwittingly binds Arthur's life to the most powerful sorcerer to walk the earth.

    Aka, not only can they physically not leave each other's sides, but also anything Merlin feels, so does Arthur--and vice versa.

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    24 Jan 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 11

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    Lately, Merlin has spent less time doing his actual job—researching ancient spells and rituals—and more time playing investigator at various sites of suspected illegal demonic summoning. But when his latest investigation leads to a little bit of accidental demon summoning, he gains some new titles: fugitive, public enemy... and cult leader. He has to clear his name fast, otherwise labels won't matter anymore—he'll just be dead.

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    21 Jan 2026

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    When Aithusa hatches, Merlin’s magic reacts instinctively: not with celebration, but with fear. The newborn dragon is transformed into a human baby, meant to shield her from a world Merlin doesn’t trust. She will only transform back to her true form when Merlin, himself, feels safe in the future Arthur is meant to build.

    But Merlin has never felt safe. Not in Camelot. Not in his own skin. Now, with a child who looks like him and a destiny he never asked for, Merlin must confront what safety truly means—and whether he’ll ever find it.

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    21 Jan 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 77

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    The king turns then, finally looking at him properly. He blinks, brows furrowed in an innocent act of confusion, and Merlin’s heart tugs.

    It’s been a while since he killed someone face-to-face like this, much less someone this breathtakingly beautiful—

    “What are you…” Arthur frowns and takes a single step forward, then freezes.

    Finally, he sees the dagger.

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    Merlin has been taking jobs for years. His magic comes in handy when tasked with making sure some spoiled fat heir disappears mysteriously enough that people assume he's eloped to leave his client the only remaining in line for whatever inheritance is at stake.

    So, when his latest assignment challenges him to get rid of the King of Camelot himself, Merlin doesn't think it'll be any different.

    Except it seems that Fate has other plans for him.

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    They're both pining idiots and can't stay away from each other but we love them anyway.

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    16 Jan 2026