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welcometololaland · 8 months
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AUGUST RECAP (SPOTIFY)
thanks to @jesuisici33 for the tag! @strandnreyes I'm fucking crying at the fact I have 2 x Supermassive Black Hole mentions 😭 am I about to start writing Twilight fanfiction? just call me EL James 💀💀💀💀
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okay run-down - that Flo Milli song absolutely slaps, as does Money on the Dash and that Supercut remix. Would recommend all three of those!
open tag to all who would like to share their recent Spotify adventures but also specifically tagging Jen (@strandnreyes) (because I need to see what your recent AU has done to your Spotify), @lightningboltreader (because i'm sure it will be slay), @cold-blooded-jelly-doughnut (will there be anything from the Rocky soundtrack?), @lemonlyman-dotcom (because I know you're a music enthusiast), @carlos-in-glasses (I need to know what the corporate robot listens to), @three-drink-amy (does teacher au have you listening to wheels on the bus???) @reyesstrand and @birdclowns (both because i'm intrigued by your music taste and must know more), @pragmatic-optimist (because you understand me and my shit music), @tailoredshirt (so so happy to see you active on here again!) @basilsunrise (I need more band AU in my life no pressure) and @apothecarose (recent mutual get to know!!!).
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merlinbingo · 8 months
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The last fill from August worked its way through the queue this evening, so it's time for another one of these things.
We got 57 fantastic fills this month, created by 26 brilliant participants. Whilst I don't tend to comment on the ratings split, it is something I have a breakdown of each month, so I can safely say the 34 explicit rated fics are way, way more than any other month - thank you to all the wonderful kinkalot cross-posters, and to the mods that permit it!
In terms of format, we have 45 fics and 7 artworks. We also got one gif, a moodboard, a podfic, and then two glorious overachievers who used multiple formats for a fill (one gif + playlist, the other fic + moodboard).
How about ships? Well, Merlin/Arthur was predictably top again with 33, and then a pretty whopping gap until we get to gen in second with five fills. After that, we're looking at Merlin/Gwaine and Gwen/Morgana with three each, followed by Gwaine/Percival, Gwen/Lancelot and Merlin/Arthur/Gwen at two each. Finally, there's a fun handful of one-off ships (once again, kinkalot gets much of the credit here!) - Merlin/Knights, Arthur/Gwen, Gwen/Vivian, Elena/Morgana/Vivian, Arthur/Anonymous, Merlin/Arthur/Gwaine and Merlin/Arthur/Lancelot.
And now, the bit you're all here for... the actual fills! As always, they're sorted by ship and then by rating, and we encourage you to pay attention to any warnings the creators have given, including occasions when they've said they're choosing not to warn for anything (there's more of these than usual, so I figure it's worth a reminder)!
So hit that continue reading button, and if you love something, let the creator know!
No ships/gen
Bitter Nectar of Productivity by salted_popcorn Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Coffee & Tea, Customer Service Agents, Night shifts, Fluff and Humour, Modern Era Summary: Arthur is fed up with the night shift at his new workplace, Merlin is disgusted with the way Arthur is making his own tea, and neither of them looks forward to answering the call of Customer Service.
Morgana ~ Lost Souls At Crossroads by willowsmarika Rating: General audiences Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: indie music, folk music Summary: Morgana's road trip playlist: Lost Souls At Crossroads
It's a kindness, highness by king ani Rating: General audiences Warnings: Major character death Major tags: hurt/comfort, grieving Summary: Uther dies of a heart attack; Arthur tries (and fails) to cope in the immediate aftermath. Luckily, Merlin is there to help.
Locked in a cage by HadrianPeverellBlack Rating: Teen Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Canon Compliant, Missing Scene, POV Freya (Merlin), Angst, Hurt No Comfort Summary: Freya had trusted them. She had hoped for the warmth of their embrace, and instead she had only the emptiness of hunger.
My Lady by meljayne Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply, Restraints Major tags: Art, Alternative Universe - Regency, bondage, Sub Morgana, Summary: A young lady finds herself restrained and blindfolded on her bed.
Gwen/Vivian
Brief Candle by Polomonkey Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: First time, kink discovery, wax play, bratting Summary: Vivian's being a brat. Gwen accidentally stumbles on a way to shut her up.
Gwen/Morgana
Fever-Dream Tangerine Sweat by lavender_spice Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Porn Without Plot, Light Dom/Sub, Goth/Prep Summary: There are a lot of pretty girls on campus, but Gwen is definitely the most beautiful one of them all. But really, that's not the only reason Morgana wants her.
Touch by Meljayne Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Boarding School, Lesbian Sex, Uniform kink, Smut, Art Summary: Morgana and Gwen have an intimate night in their final year of boarding school.
you turn me right round by Saurus Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: modern era, 69, face sitting, bisexual gwen, first date Summary: Gwen goes on her first date with Morgana and she simply cannot resist the woman.
Arthur/Gwen
invisible string by kairennart Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: digital art, soulmates Summary:
Gwen/Lancelot
We could make a blanket forts by HadrianPeverellBlack Rating: General audiences Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Male-Female Friendship, Protective Gwen (Merlin), Protective Merlin (Merlin), Post-Episode: s01e05 Lancelot (Merlin), Episode: s03e04 Gwaine (Merlin) Summary: Gwen must deal with the awareness of Lancelot's departure and Merlin is there for her. When it's up to Merlin to awere Gwaine's departure, Gwen is there for him.
the lovers by kairennart Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: fanart, digital art, tarot card Summary:
Merlin/Knights
The Lesser Evil by SauraUnderscore Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Abuse of Power; Morally grey Arthur and Knights; Alternative Meeting; Could be seen as Dub-Con; Gangbang; Please check other tags Summary: After the skirmish in Ealdor, Arthur and his knights get followed by a young peasant.
Elena/Morgana/Vivian
Princess Initiation by lavender_spice Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Porn Without Plot, Threesome - F/F/F Summary: This has got to be the strangest Princess initiation protocol, in Elena's humble opinion.
Merlin/Arthur/Gwaine
Charlatans and Ruffians art by kairennart Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: fanart, digital art Summary:
Merlin/Arthur/Lancelot
the masquerade has come to define the night by SlantedKnitting Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: threesome, double penetration, trans Merlin, lace Summary: It’s masquerade night at the sex club, and Merlin and Arthur are looking for a third.
Merlin/Arthur/Gwen
Wrap by SauraUnderscore Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Threesome; Polyamory; Fuck or die curse; Sex with an unconscious person (Merlin); Could be seen as slight Dub-Con; Consent is presupposed; Consent is given at the end; Summary: Gwen finds Merlin in the royal bed, and nothing works to wake him up. When Arthur helps her get rid of his wet clothes, the only part of Merlin that reacts makes them think that maybe it’s that kind of a curse.
Dreams Upon the Dunes by s0mmerspr0ssen Rating: Explicit Warnings: Graphic depictions of violence, Rape/non-con Major tags: Apocalypse AU, Modern AU, Morally Grey Arthur, Awesome Gwen, Abused Merlin Summary: On the day Arthur was born, it rained. It would be the last time.
Arthur/Anonymous
Sensory Deprivation by SauraUnderscore Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Sensory Deprivation; Blindfolds; Anonymous Sex; Oral Sex; Mentions of Multiple Parings; Summary: It's Gwaine's birthday and they celebrate it in a very especial restaurant.
Gwaine/Percival
Five times Percival was surprised by Gwaine, and one time Gwaine was the one surprised by Laevateinn Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Remix, 5+1 times, Canon divergent, Gwaine pov Summary: People knew Gwaine as the fun knight. But like everyone, he was much more complex. Five occurrences where Gwaine wasn't what people expected him to be... and one where he was not the only surprising person.
A Bittersweet Taste by Laevateinn Rating: Mature Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Sexy Chocolates, Modern AU, College AU, Humour Summary: It was all Morgana's fault
Merlin/Gwaine
Surprise me by HadrianPeverellBlack Rating: General audiences Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Hurt/Comfort, Hurt Merlin, Gwaine Flirts, Modern Era, No Magic Summary: Merlin shouldn't have listened to Arthur. Now he found himself spending the evening in the hospital, again. At least the doctor was nice
Emrys' Island by HadrianPeverellBlack Rating: General audiences Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Alternate Universe - Pirate, Angst with a Happy Ending, POV Gwaine (Merlin), Hurt Gwaine (Merlin), Merman Merlin Summary: Gwaine wanted to be free. He'd do anything to achieve that
Stay away from him by HadrianPeverellBlack Rating: Teen Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: BAMF Merlin, Protective Merlin, Gwaine being Gwaine, Gwaine knows about Merlin's magic, Captivity Summary: Gwaine is captured by bandits. Merlin doesn't react well.
Merlin/Arthur
No Flirting with Customers (Unless They’re Single) by sleepygecko Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Flirting, Jeweler Arthur Summary: After Gwaine split up a third engaged couple by flirting with one or both of the partners, Arthur created the number one rule on the ground: no flirting with customers. On this particular day, however, Arthur couldn’t help but break his own rule.
castle's crumbling down by kairennart Rating: General audiences Warnings: Major character death Major tags: digital art, the diamond of the day but worse Summary:
A Conversation With The Sun God by willowsmarika Rating: General audiences Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: merthur, mythology, Sun God(s) Summary: N/A
"recreate a famous artwork" by Mischel Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: merthur, medieval art, digital art Summary:
So Close to Reaching that Famous Happy End by Robin_Fai Rating: General audiences Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: idiots to lovers, costume parties & masquerades, AU modern setting, co-workers Summary: "You are cordially invited to a fancy dress masquerade ball!! Attendance is mandatory. See you there!!" Where Arthur meets a Mystery Man at a masquerade ball and tries to find him; however, he's much closer than Arthur would think.
watch all my bridges burn by queerofthedagger Rating: Teen Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: The Diamond of The Day, Alternate Ending, Angst, Unhappy Ending Summary: His chest still feels warm, devoid of the sharp, hungry burn that has been eating through him for the last two days, almost as greedily as the sting of betrayal had. It’s good now, though, better. He wonders how Merlin had done it, in the end, how many lives could be saved if he possesses the power to pull Arthur back from the brink of certain death.
A Danger Forseen Is Half Avoided by Pearl09 Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Pre-Relationship, Soulmates, Tournaments, Blood and Injury, Hurt/Comfort Summary: There's a tournament around the corner in Camelot, and Arthur isn't as ready for it as he would have hoped. He's distracted by the reoccurring feeling that his soulmate is in danger.
Engage your enemy by HadrianPeverellBlack Rating: Teen Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Open Ending, Alternate Universe - Spies and Secret Agents, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Female Merlin Summary: Merlin and Arthur have been together for a couple of months. Until they discover they are members of two opposing spy associations
all the city lights on the water by queerofthedagger Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: College/University, Truth or Dare, Mutual Pining, Love Confessions, Fluff Summary: Five increasingly absurd dares, and one time they finally speak the truth. Or: emotionally repressed idiots will find overly convoluted ways to be earnest with each other; just give them some time to figure it out.
Wish I Stayed by mooonwaffle Rating: Mature Warnings: depression Major tags: making up, post-break up, emotionally constipated Merlin, happy ending Summary: Merlin has been living a nightmare since he left his boyfriend to move to New York. After seven years, he decides to return to England. He wanted to avoid his ex, Arthur, at all costs. However, fate decides to reunite them once again.
me for me, you for you by Sage_Owl Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Knotting, Sex Magic, Alpha/Beta/Omega, Omega Arthur Pendragon, Secrets Summary: Arthur Pendragon is the Golden Alpha Prince of Camelot, and he's been keeping a deadly secret since he was sixteen.
the stranger the better by jopzer Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Druid!Merlin, King!Arthur Summary:
Te Amans by SauraUnderscore Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Age Difference; Explicit Sex; Falling in Love; Fluff and Angst Summary: Everybody knows that Merlin is Arthur’s concubine. He should be warming his bed and not sitting at the Council table, as if he knew anything at all worth speaking of before his betters. Merlin feels the sneers like venom in his blood, and he doesn’t know if that is worse than the pity in the eyes of the knights that know him better. When Arthur does nothing, the fury mixes with the magic in his veins, creating a terrible combination for a young heart in love.
The Unspeakable Acts of Viscount Arthur Pendragon and his Valet, Mr Merlin Emrys by @ravenwilds Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Victorian AU, Smut with feelings but mostly smut Summary: In which Lord Pendragon is a terrible tease and then reaps the consequences.
Are You a Fan? by meljayne Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Public Sex, Band AU, Moder AU, No Magic, Smut, Summary: A girl hits on Arthur at one of Merlin's shows. He's a bit too enamoured to care. A band AU with a smutty conclusion.
with our lips we commit the greatest sins of all by Saurus Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: first time, implied sex, modern au, blowjob, handjob Summary: It's PWP. It's a short sweet, dialogue only smut fic. I cannot give you any more than that.
Sweet Cream by Meljwrites Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Frottage, Dom/Sub undertones, Public Sex, Food Kink, Sub Arthur Pendragon Summary: While on tour in Amsterdam, Merlin leads his boyfriend around the streets at night and makes an interesting discovery at a food stall. Or; Merlin buys a pastry and Arthur looses his mind.
A Confession Gone Wrong (Gone Right) by Sage_Owl Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Sex Pollen, Canon Era, Court Sorcerer Merlin, confessions, getting together Summary: Arthur's got it all figured out.
i'm something else when i see you by Saurus Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Voyeurism, modern au, office sex, masturbation Summary: waine wants a word with his boss, but Arthur is otherwise occupied. Gwaine can't help but stay and watch.
Baby Be Good by ravenwilds Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Phone sex, Dirty talk, Mild Dom/sub, lingerie, daddy kink Summary: Arthur's away on a business trip. Merlin's looking after his place while he's gone. They have dirty, kinky sex on the phone.
Catch Me (I'm Falling) by s0mmerspr0ssen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Dom Merlin (Merlin), Sub Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), BDSM Summary: With both Merlin and Arthur overwhelmed by their fateful meeting, emotions are running high, just as things at Pendragon Investment keep escalating, too. Cara Nimueh is not backing down and seems determined to ruin the firm, and it looks like it might fall to Merlin to fix both the mess at work as well as this thing between him and Arthur. (Part 4 of Avalon)
This Remarkable Season by s0mmerspr0ssen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate Universe - Bridgerton (TV) Fusion, Alternate Universe - Regency, Historical Inaccuracy, Everyone is Bisexual, Romance Summary: Arthur Pendragon, Crown Prince of Camelot, must marry. King Uther expects him to choose a high-ranking noble, preferably a lady, from amongst the Camelot ton. But as fate would have it, the Prince finds himself drawn to Mr Merlin Emrys, an obscure gentleman from the countryside. Merlin, impoverished and desperate to save his family from complete ruin, must marry, too. Feelings are secondary, for the match must be an advantageous one. Soon, both Arthur and Merlin are caught between the pressure of expectations and what their hearts truly desire…
It Hurts So Good by TrebleMaker07 Rating: Explicit Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Spanking, Established Relationship, Alternate Univers - Modern Setting, POV Arthur Pendragon Summary: Arthur finds out Merlin ate all of the biscuits, and must be punished.
Not So Holy Sanctuary by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Porn, Dom/sub, Bondage, Dom!Merlin, sub!Arthur Summary: Merlin and Arthur are "taking care" of a bookshop of a certain angelic friend.
Rescue Me by s0mmerspr0ssen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, BDSM, Dom Merlin, Sub Arthur, Protective Merlin Summary: Merlin takes a liking to a sub on public display, but quickly realises something is wrong.
Do You See What I See by TrebleMaker07 Rating: Explicit Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Mirror Sex, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Established Relationship, Spit as Lube, Horny Merlin Summary: After a long day at work, Arthur comes home to a surprise.
Danced Into My Heart by TrebleMaker07 Rating: Explicit Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Uniform Kink, Soft Arthur Pendragon, Established Relationship, Blow Jobs Summary: Merlin can't wait to tell Arthur some good news. The response is...unexpected.
Into the Mirror Verse by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Porn, Bondage, Soul Bond, Ritual Sex, Bottom Arthur Summary: “I told you it was a terrible idea, but no, you had to touch the creepy dark crack in the air. And now we’re locking unconscious mirror universe versions of ourselves into a damn utility closet.” Merlin hisses under his breath as he piles wards and locking spells over the door. “There’s no time for your grumbling,” Arthur says. “We need to get out of here fast. Before someone starts looking for those two.”
I'd Get on My Knees for You by TrebleMaker07 Rating: Explicit Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Role Reversal, Alternate Universe - Canon Summary: Arthur would do anything for Merlin.
A Taste to Rimember by chaosgenes Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate Universe - Dragons, Dragon Rider Merlin (Merlin), Dragonoid/Humanoid Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Rimming, Top Arthur Pendragon/Bottom Merlin (Merlin) Summary: Merlin may be the lord of taming dragons, but Arthur is the one who tames HIM.
mermaid by radioactivesunflower Rating: Explicit Warnings: Rape/non-con Major tags: dark merlin, extremely dubious consent, kidnapping, modern with magic, god merlin Summary: emrys is older than time itself and get a gift of once a year. the ability to come onto land to hunt for the heart of mortals. he meets his mark for the night and feel's a pull when his target turns out to be the son of uther pendragon that man who has been hunting down this kind for years. it will be a great pleasure to steal away the son of the man he hates. this was the best night he's had in a long time
Thursty for Uniforms by chaosgenes Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate Universe - Law Enforcement, Uniform Kink, Police Uniforms, Clothed Sex, Top Merlin/Bottom Arthur Pendragon Summary: It was two years ago when Arthur met Merlin at a Halloween party. Merlin, in a black and white striped prisoner costume, had taken one look at his uniform and badge and drunkenly threw himself on him. “Why officer,” Merlin drawled sweetly, breath smelling of alcohol as he draped his arms heavily over Arthur’s shoulders, “whoo have you come to arrest?” OR How hacker Merlin gets into Officer Pendragon's pants/good side.
Cyntefin by s0mmerspr0ssen Rating: Explicit Warnings: Graphic depictions of violence Major tags: Alternate Universe - Canon, Druid Leader Merlin, Merlin is Emrys, King Arthur Pendragon, Prophecy Summary: King Arthur seeks out the druids to make peace, but is soon haunted by strange dreams of a masked man, set on killing him.
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vermilionbard · 8 months
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August in a Nutshell!
Taking a look back on this month i'm a bit bummed i didnt get to finish all the prompts for Au'ra August. But in the grand scheme of things that's totally fine! I've still took a lot of nice shots this month and ive had fun along the way, and that's really what matters most. I thought it'd be nice to see this month in a nutshell, take a look back on what i did right or wrong and improve upon it next month :D For example there's a lot of advanced tumblr things i'm nowhere near taking advantage of that I will do in the future. I want to write a proper bio or introduction to my blog so people know what to expect when joining. I think i'm past my green stage on this platform so its about time i try and step it up a little. Also thanks a lot to the people that have liked my posts and followed me. I really appreicate it whenever anyone does either of those things (besides those damn bots D:< ). But again, thank you for taking the time to look at my stuff.
Anyways. this post is getting a little long in the tooth so ill sign off here. See you all around and have a good day :3
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tricitymonsters · 2 years
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I’m a few days late but its time for the August Patron Round up!  I like to take a lil moment to welcome + thank new patrons for joining the community and to recognize other community helpers like Discord Boosters and patrons who have been with us for 6+months.  Literally couldn’t do this without y'all! :D
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05.09.2022
Round-up for August!
I am definitely proud of myself for keeping the whole German-English book rhythm throughout the entire month, even though it meant not finishing a few books. And while there are not quite as many books as before July, I am getting on the right track again. Also, I am currently in the process of switching over to Storygraph - well, the basic export/import is already done but I am now slowly checking if the right editions were imported. So my Goodreads account will still be around (so I can cross-check editions), but no longer active.
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cobaltfluff · 2 years
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「忘れないで、さぁ、進もう」
Happy KagePro day!
how the years have gone by, how so much has changed, and yet, some things will always remain the same...
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selkiecoded · 2 years
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yeah yeah yoohankim anyways yoohan. is frying my brain. han sooyoung and yoo joonghyuk laying togwther and shes running her hand through his hair and encounters, at the back of the neck where the hair starts to grow out, a mole she didnt know he had. and she has to stop and take a minute to process the relief in finding a trait of his that she didnt give him. this man, whom she carved out of her own chest and pasted together piece by piece, having achieved such small, unknown personhood. and then hes like What is it whyd you stop petting me and shes like I suddenly realized how much I hate you and smacks him in the face and they have a fight that levels three buildings.
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void-imp · 7 months
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at some point during the story jab gets a job at spirit halloween (he's a broke college student he needs money. no he's not gonna leech on his parents anymore he's a big boi who makes his own money) it's nice because people don't question his appearance but on a deeper level it still fucks him up because they think it's a costume
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aphfanficwriters · 8 months
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Monthly Members' Fics — Aug 2023
The Luckiest Man Alive by Delgumo (America/Russia) After a failed suicide attempt, Ivan finds himself held against his will in a mental hospital. While there, he meets an interesting gentleman.
the sparrow sings in a gilded cage by TheGoliathBeetle (America/Russia, America/England) Alfred, the future king. Arthur, the future queen. Where does Ivan fit in all of this? He doesn’t, that’s the truth. But his teeth nibble Alfred’s lower lip anyway, and Ivan clicks the door shut behind them.
Heat in Russia's care by FangsofLightening (Prussia/Russia) Russia had no right being this gentle. He was supposed to hurt. To force and take with no regard to Prussia's feelings.
hide and seek by hopeless_nostalgia (England/Japan) It’s the late autumn of 1903, and tensions are higher than ever. When an invitation to a ball in St Petersburg arrives at Kiku’s doorstep, he almost rejects it then and there, but Arthur manages to convince him to go– for the sake of maintaining peace, no opportunity to settle the affair could be missed. That being said, the sorry state of the Russo-Japanese negotiations was far from being the only worry in their minds.
Prologue (CanUkr DILF AU) — Chapter 2: Not So Dinner Date by maplequeen (Canada/Ukraine) It's been about a month since Katyusha has moved in with her brother Ivan and since she first met her charming neighbor, Matthew. After finding out that Ivan is staying late at campus, Matthew invites Katyusha out for a nice night out for dinner so the two can get to know each other more....but it's DEFINITELY NOT a date!
Last Dance by FangsofLightening (South Italy/Spain) Tears were ignored as they moved across the floor. Hands grabbed and clung every time they came together, unwilling to let go for even the brief moments they were apart.
Jasmine in the Sheets by Elvent (Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan) The bed smells like sweat, sneaky treacherous horse fur, and remnants of perfume that has turned more sour than anything, but Serik chases after that last whiff of fragrance like a determined eagle fixated on a prize.
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sensitiveaangel · 4 months
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they r off the needles and i am makin soop (washing and blocking them)
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lilleputtu · 3 days
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Edona's Glade queue let's GO!
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georgiacooked · 7 minutes
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ARTBOOK UPDATES
I've just finishing processing/sending another round of Dracula Daily Artbooks to their new homes!
Now to hunt down the six replacement books my printer supposedly gave to my neighbour on the 20th April and have not yet materialised. And then they will all be sent off.
If you've ordered from the UK/Europe or outside the US and have not yet received your book, please do let me know. They should all have arrived at their destinations by now!
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merlinbingo · 2 years
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August Round-Up
We are without frills this month, because trying to open canva crashed my browser twice. I know third time is supposed to be the charm, but I don’t wanna take the chance that it’s actually gonna be ‘third time kills your laptop forever’...
So, if we could all get on with pretending it’s closer to August than October, here’s our double load of stats!
July brought us 42 fantastic fills created by 18 wonderful participants (and one by me, though I don’t remember what it was or when I posted it...). Fics were once again top of the list with 32, but art (3) was edged into third place by fantabulous gif creators (5 fills!), and we also got a beautiful fanvid and a glorious playlist to round things off. Unsurprisingly, most fills were either Merlin/Arthur (20) or gen (12), though Merlin/Gwaine (3) and Merlin/Lancelot (2) have their own share of fans.
As for August, we got 50 fills created by 26 people. 38 fics, six artworks, two gifs, one fanvid, plus the glorious overachievers who decided to do fic and art (one person), and a moodboard and ficlet (one person, but they did it twice!).
On the subject of overachievers, the absolute machine who brought us nine fills in July brought us a further six in August - if you’re who I think you are, you’re well on your way to blacking out a second bingo card, and I am filled equally with awe at your creative output and shame at my own (yeah, those badges I promised wouldn’t be long last time? Turns out they still haven’t materialised...)
Shipwise, it’s the same old story: Merlin/Arthur with 27, gen with 10, and Merlin/Gwaine (2) still plodding along in the background, though this time they were matched by Gwaine/Percival and Merlin/Morgana... The Lancelot/Merlin fills were non-existent this month (if my keyboard did emojis, I’d be sadfacing right now), but we did get a few other rarepairs, including one Lancelot/Will fic - only the fourth work on ao3 to be tagged as such!
Aaaaanyway, enough babbling from me. Please find all of the beautiful fills hidden below the cut, and remember to heed the warnings and practice self care when clicking on those links!
Love, peach x
Gen/No ship
The One Who Will Be King by chaosgenes Rating: General audiences Warnings: background character death Major tags: Baby Arthur Pendragon, Pre-canon, Grief/Mourning Summary: The moment Arthur was born, Uther did not spare him a glance.
The Sword in the Stone by theartsylillipad Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: merlin, merlin bingo, bbc merlin, merlin fanart Summary:
First Snow by demitimelord42 Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: fluff Summary: Merlin takes Aithusa to see the snow for the first time
Gwen's pink dress by kairennart Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Summary:
Single dad AU by Ice-mint Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Alternate universe, Uther Summary:
Introspection by Ice-mint Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Summary:
Lady Morgana on Break by monoisbored Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Summary:
Taliesin by thebookluvrr1816 Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Summary:
Who is the Monster Here? by archaeologist_d Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply, OC death Major tags: pre-canon, Lamia, OCs, explaination of Lamia's origins Summary: In the Old Religion, there was power and then power, good or bad. But desperate times called for desperate measures. And so, the Lamia were born.
Of Farmers and Mercenaries by tigereyes45 Rating: Teen Warnings: Major character death Major tags: Flash Fiction, Ficlet, Angst, Final Moments, Canon compliant Summary: William of Deira became a mercenary after helping Arthur that fateful day. He wanted to serve him again. Sadly, he never gets the chance.
Gwen/Morgana
melting into you by kirani Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: modern AU, vacation sex, established relationship, light bondage Summary: Morgana has been buried in her latest case for weeks but it's finally wrapped up, so Gwen decides to take her on a little vacation. And if she packed some toys in their bags, well, she doesn't think Morgana will complain.
Gwen/Merlin/Arthur
Something Different by Anonymous Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Female POV pleasure, Sexy new ideas to try, Double Penetration, Caring Lovers, Fluff and Fun Summary: Gwen has some ideas to try with her lovers, Arthur and Merlin. How would it feel if they made love to her the same way they do to each other? How it would feel to have them both inside her at the same time? The three of them give her ideas a try.
Merlin/Freya
To a Better Place by devotedwaywardangel1 Rating: Mature Warnings: Major character death Major tags: Mercy Killing, Angst, Hurt Freya (Merlin), Hurt Merlin (Merlin), Blood and Injury, Summary: Set at the end of S02E09 of BBC Merlin, Freya can't heal and magic will not let her die so she asks Merlin to do the unthinkable
Merlin/Morgana
The Best Laid Plans (Get You Laid Old-Lady-Style) by gwen-cheers-me-up Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Pranks, Humor, Sexual Content, Roleplay, Fluff Summary: Merlin transforms into a naked Dolma in Morgana’s bed as a prank. It does not go the way he expects.
Simplicity by gwen-cheers-me-up Rating: Explicit Warnings: Rape/non-con Major tags: Tentacles, Eggpreg, Multiple Orgasms, Aphrodisiacs Summary: Morgana has finally figured out how to get rid of Emrys for good. Unfortunately for Morgana, she isn’t immune to her own trap. But maybe that’s not so unfortunate after all…
Arthur/Gwaine
it's what my heart just yearns to say, in ways that can't be said by Saurus Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Romance, love confession, canon era, arthur is a soppy bastard Summary: All the signs were there, right before his eyes but Arthur tried so hard to deny it. He thought it must be his imagination, it couldn't be true. He surely, couldn't possibly be in love... Right? or Arthur is a soppy lil shit for one of his Knights.
Lancelot/Will
rise from above by stanzas Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: AU - Canon Divergent, Lancelot lives, Will lives Summary: The first time Lancelot heard Will's name spoken aloud, he was in Merlin's room.
Merlin/Mordred
Call Me Emrys When You Want It To Hurt by MerthurAllure Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Painplay, bdsm, pwp Summary: Mordred loves pain, and Merlin quickly learns he loves giving it to him.
Arthur/Lancelot
Like Honeyed Summer Days by queerofthedagger Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Canon Divergence, Established Relationship, Religious Imagery, Fluff Summary: The point is, Lancelot has never considered himself a religious man, but he is sitting in a clearing, late summer blooming around him, and there is a king lying with his head in Lancelot’s lap, hair spun gold and eyes closed with trust. There is a king lying in his lap, face turned into the palm of Lancelot’s hand, and the small smile quirking his lips is so content that Lancelot fears he will choke on the happiness of it all.
Gwaine/Percival
Will you read to me? by Laevateinn Rating: Mature Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: moodboard, A/B/O, Fluff, Bookstore AU, slice of life Summary: Gwaine and Percival have a nice Sunday morning.
Come on, big boy, tell me what you want. by Laevateinn Rating: Mature Warnings: No archive warnings apply, Underage Major tags: Lingerie, Handcuffs, Topping from the Bottom, College AU Summary: “Gwaine. Gwaine please” The rattle of handcuffs clinking together diverted Gwaine’s attention from where he was kneeling between Percival’s knees.
Merlin/Gwaine
Turn Back - Merlin/Gwaine by tigereyes45 Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: angst, let's go back to the start, unwavering trust, Summary: A short video highlighting Merlin and Gwaine's relationship. I edited it from the idea that Gwaine and Merlin would like to turn back time.
Giving Me a Sugar Rush by MerthurAllure Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: PWP, friends to lovers, blowjobs, modern era Summary: Gwaine is a different type of sugar daddy, and Merlin can’t say he’s opposed to it.
Merlin/Arthur
Poetry by thebookluvrr1816 Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Summary:
you keep watching my eyes by kairennart Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Pining Arthur, Getting Together, Court Sorcerer Merlin, Fluff Summary: "Come on, attack me as if you mean it." Merlin adjusts his footing into a defensive posture, expecting his taunt to rise something in Arthur. It does. Apart from his words, his eyes are heavy on Arthur’s, his lips red and smug, his hands clenching and unclenching, ready to cast. A soft breeze ruffles his hair. Arthur swings his sword.
love me, love my laundry by @ravenwilds Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Modern Era, Husbands, Fluff, Arthur's late, Merlin hates laundry Summary: Completely unsurprisingly, Arthur's late, Merlin's been left to do all the laundry, and they're probably going to miss their flight.
Another Roomba AU by Nivelle Rating: General audiences Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Roombas, Alternate Universe - Robots Summary: In which Roomba!Arthur has a sword taped onto him and is chasing Roomba!Merlin who has been equipped with a shield through the palace.
Live for the Hope of It All by queerofthedagger Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Canon Divergence, Established Relationship, Mentioned Ygraine, Fluff Summary: August days, a stealthy plan to make sure that for once, Merlin will take a break, and the heaviness of memory that tends to come with late summer days. Arthur wouldn't change it for the world.
Forgotten Knighthood - Chapter 4 by evaelisaa Rating: Teen Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Summary: Part 6 of the Knight Merlin series - During a trip where Merlin and Arthur are alone together, Morgana manages to get a hold of Merlin...
The Kissing Fever by Camelots_Daffodil Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Love Potions/Spells, Canon Era, Merlin is Tired, Kissing, Everybody Gets Together Summary: It's spring time in Camelot and you know what that means... love is in the air! Only Merlin thinks that there might be a little too much of it when everyone in the land seems to be unable to stop themselves from kissing whoever is closest. As usual, it's up to him to fix the magical issue before anyone can realise that there's a magical issue that needs fixing.
Nothing Left to Prove by queerofthedagger Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Gym AU, Fighter Merlin, Smitten Arthur, Protective Merlin, Getting Together Summary: Five times Arthur appreciates Merlin's skill, and one time Merlin makes good use of it.
The First Step of Many by Mischel Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Pining Arthur, Fluff, Holding Hands, First Kiss Summary: Arthur is no coward -- then why is it so hard to take Merlin's hand and admit his feelings? And why is it even harder when Merlin catches him pacing and wants to know what's going on?
Almost Accidental by archaeologist_d Rating: Teen Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: fluff, dancing, kisses, clumsy Merlin Summary: The first kiss was definitely an accident. The rest of them, not so much.
Playing with fire by Laevateinn Rating: Mature Warnings: Light BDSM, bondage Major tags: Moodboard, shibari, fire play, sub Arthur, dom Merlin Summary: "“Do you trust me?” “I do.” Merlin and Arthur experiment with fire."
A Heart is made to Ache, Break and Heal by royal_spud Rating: Mature Warnings: Graphic depictions of violence Major tags: unhinged Merlin, emotional hurt/comfort, Angst, Unrequited Love, Betrayal Summary: Merlin's always been the kindest among them, barely able to stand the sight of a dead rabbit. He despised violence and loathed hunting. And flinched at the sound of clanging metal. But when a sorcerer snatches the king and his knights from their bedchambers one calm night, and forces them all to watch him as he rampaged everything and everyone in his way as he searched of them, well kept secrets come spilling out; leaving them to wonder just how well they knew who Merlin was. If he was the same person who smiled as bright as the sun and sung to himself and made flower crowns. The person they'd known, and adored, and some had even grown to love. Or if he was someone else entirely.
Patron of the Arts by archaeologist_d Rating: Mature Warnings: No archive warnings apply, Graphic depictions of violence Major tags: modern au-no magic, merlin as artist, angst Summary: Arthur always loved to draw but when his father refused to allow it, Arthur left it all behind. Until he met Merlin.
don't you think i look pretty curled up on this bathroom floor by Saurus Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Non-Binary Merlin, Masturbation, Lingerie, Sexual Fantasy Summary: Arthur finds an unexpected item of clothing... Who could it belong to he wonders.
Chemistry part 12 by archaeologist_d Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: angst, arthur is a prat, modern AU with magic Summary: The scrawny kid knew more about chemistry than Arthur did. Who knew he’d fall in love with the idiot?
Doctor, can you fix me? by chaosgenes Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Modern AU, Fucking Machines, Bottom Arthur Summary: Arthur thinks there's something wrong with him and visits Dr Oddlove, a recommended sex therapist, who gives him an unorthodox solution.
Floppy Dick by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Smut, Established Relationship Summary: Arthur learns that it's not wise to accept Gwaine's dares. Merlin is a good boyfriend and offers to make him feel better.
Carefully Planned Coincidences by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Friends to Lovers, Mutual Pining, Sharing a Bed, First Time, Fluff and Smut Summary: After watching them pine for ages, Merlin and Arthur's friends decide it's a time for intervention.
Seeking an Alliance by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Porn, First Time, Bottom Arthur, Canon Divergence Summary: To save Camelot Arthur approaches Emrys with an offer of an alliance.
Screw Fear by chaosgenes Rating: Explicit Warnings: Choose not to use archive warnings Major tags: Fear of Heights/Flying, Mile High Club, Blow Jobs, Anal Fingering Summary: Merlin is afraid of heights but rides on a plane for work. Arthur, his boss, helps distract him.
Sex Education by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Modern AU, Porn, Gangbang, Roleplay Summary: Arthur teaches his class the wonders of exploring various body orifices.
Dining Out by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Porn, Vampire!Arthur, Immortal!Merlin, Modern AU with magic, Frottage Summary: Arthur needs to feed. Merlin is more than happy to provide.
Drawing by elirwen Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Porn, Modern AU, Bondage, Edging, Dom Merlin Summary: Merlin shows Arthur various pleasurable drawing styles.
Follow the Rainbow by chaosgenes Rating: Explicit Warnings: No archive warnings apply Major tags: Post-canon, Modern, Public Blowjobs Summary: On a sweltering hot day, the Once and Future King finally returns—and lands in the middle of a Pride Parade. Reunions and frisky times ensue.
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castleficpromoter · 8 months
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END OF MONTH ROUND UP: August 2023
Complete spreadsheet (Excel) of all Castle fanfiction I’ve recommended and/or promoted to date, updated at the end of every month.
Link: CFPFicRecListAugust2023.xls
If you catch any errors in the spreadsheet, feel free to message me here on tumblr or DM me on twitter or PM me on FFN.
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freebooter4ever · 10 months
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#OH BOY#so i finally called grandma and told her i lost my job#i have been putting this off bc of the shame and once you tell one member of my italian side the entIRE FAMILY knows#But she managed to hit me back with even worse news#A family member has bone cancer and it sounds bad#Like my grandma callyerdogs off started refusing food at the very end of the cancer#And it sounds like he's starting to do that#Everybody is spending entire days in the hospital it sounds very much like with what was happening with grandpa#i dont want to go into details#Anyway on top of this my childhood bff is getting married in atlanta at the end of august#So i was going to visit grandma at the same time#And now she's being like no no no theres no need to come and im like GRANDMA PLEASE lol ;_;#And by lol i mean just for once could my family not be so fucking stubbornly self reliant im crying and begging over here#The tentative plan is to fly to pittsburgh after atlanta instead and stay with my dance buddy#and then i can be like look grandma im already here its a four hour drive i will see you in four hours#and stay for as long as they let me and then fly back from the burgh#But needless to say this is all a mess and i need to make actual plans SOON#:(#Im looking up flights the cheapest way would be to book a round trip ticket LA to atlanta and then a round trip atlanta to the burgh#Is this a bad idea? Does anyone else have experience doing this? Like for an extra 500$ i could do a three city ticket but that seems silly#I guess the problem would be if a flight got canceled or delayed but if i get travelers insurance for the flights#thats probably still less than the 500+ extra it would cost to do a three city trip#The other option is driving from georgia to the burgh which ive done once when going to florida with chezzy and family#So i know its a 13ish? Hour drive but i also know i can do it lol#I think the gas + car rental would cost more than the flight tbh#But i also love road trips
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b4kuch1n · 11 months
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current round of ink comm finished! I am on a train! this will not be the last time
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