WIPs that make me want more, pain in the Castle and long winter - My Merlin Recs 7
Last week's D/S-y recs brought me this glorious story (thank you hopeisathreat and malu_3 !) so of course I have to share it with you all now :)
Castle (the rules by which we live) by kickflaw
Arthur/Merlin | Words: 16214 | Explicit | Modern AU
Summary: Merlin knows that getting off fastest when he's got some BDSM porno playing loud on the computer doesn't mean he'd really like to be that bloke, gagged and bent over and bound. Right?
Why I rec: Oh my gawd. I am kind of speechless here, for this story was truly GLORIOUS. I don't even LIKE d/s FFS! Why, why was it so hot that I had to stay up reading it way past 1 am and then reread (TWICE!) the next day?
I loved how Merlin wanted it, how he was living in denial in a way, but then, once in a truly good hands (what a good hands...) he could let go and enjoy all the perfect pain-pleasure. I loved how the situation was set--liberating and arousing and of course stressful but never unsafe. I loved how Merlin's reactions were described, how he embraced it all, how it blew his mind! And wow--what a perfect dom-Arthur, who had to be the one responsible here but was also losing his control at times, because Merlin was so beautiful and hot and did SO WELL.
Idek, just read and combust and read again and get lost in the sweet pleasure-pain-pleasure ;)
Also--now I want MORE. PLS BRING ME MORE OF DIRTY D/S ONES!
*** This week I also finished reading this beautiful, poetic story and my heart still swells at the thought of it. I know that the author is considering a sequel and YES PLEASE do it!
And No Birds Sing by Omi_Ohmy
Arthur/Merlin | Words: 34782 | Mature | Canon Era | written for Paperlegends 2013
Summary: Merlin has been cursed and lives as a hermit, knowing he has lost something, although he cannot remember what. One day he finds a knight, weak and injured, by the lakeside.
Why I rec: This story is melancholic--sweet, calm, sad and peaceful and painful. I couldn't part with it. I kind of want to cuddle it and keep it close to my heart.
I loved the poem that inspired the story and how the whole situation was in a way an interpretation of sorts and how it matched Merlin and Arthur so perfectly. I could practically touch Merlin's isolation, how disoriented he was, how lost without his memories and knowledge who he is. I cried for Arthur--left for death, in half-rotten clothes and rusted armor. I loved how even without their memories Merlin and Arthur somehow slipped right into their typical interaction but enhanced with something more--feelings and desires they could not express in Camelot. It's a slow burn, with desire building up, just as poetic as everything else!
It's really sublime. <3
***
And now onto the WIP's!
I am so so so happy this month's Tavern-Tales theme is about robots and AI's and such (all my love to the hosts!) and that it has brought some magnificent entries. Seriously, one after another is just perfect!
Since they are all WIPs I'll summarize a few of them only shortly, but go and leave love for the authors so they have the energy to write and bring us the goodies asap!!!
Title: Merlin XS by Anon
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: Frustrated by his father's neverending list of chores, Arthur secretly buys a Druidbot to clean up after him. He probably shouldn't have chosen the Merlin XS, who turns out to be the most clumsy, disobedient, and irritatingly attractive robot Arthur has ever seen. High School AU.
Why I rec: We have Arthur coming to terms with his sexuality here, lonely and sweet, and Merlin the bot who is way more aware of himself and feelings than he should be. It reads as a cheerful one but then there are things like Merlin not being able to speak ;__;
I just want this story to continue and cry/laugh for the boys.
Bad Robots by Anon
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: In which Arthur learns that Merlin is not, in fact, the worst robot companion in the entire history of the universe, and that sometimes destiny requires a little…reprogramming.
Why I rec: I love the plot of this one! The mystery behind it and the references to canon Merlin story. Is Merlin really an android or something more? Can Arthur allow himself to love a bot? I want this continued!
The Demarcations of Your Soul by viennajones
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: Merlin enlists in the Pan Pacific Defense Corps, determined to become a Jaeger Pilot.
Why I rec: Because I want MORE MORE MORE of this one! We need Merlin as a Jaeger Pilot! We needs him!
Him by Anon
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: "a little something inspired by the movie Her"
Why I rec: Because I will never say no to somewhat dark, angsty, unhappy Merlin. I want this explored, please! <3
***
MERLIN CLASSICS
Since we are all crazy about World Cup now, we all should reread the most perfect "footie fic" ever! I've been reading this as WIP and squeeing whenether I was alerted of an update! Sentences like "I am British. They're [feelings] not supposed to show on my fucking face." are classic.
There Are No Gays in Football by Malu_3 (Grainne)
Arthur/Merlin | Words: 212918 | Modern AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: When a deeply-closeted Arthur Pendragon finally earns a spot in Camelot's first XI, he's dead set on breaking records, not one of sport's last taboos. But life, like football, is a funny old game, and sometimes the only way up is out. Especially once he realises he's arse over tit for the new physio.
Why I rec: It's one of those stories that's just epic--with UST, hot scenes under the shower involving a lipgloss (grins), feelz like whoa, great, multidimensional characters, and loads of football--just perfect for now! Read, relive, and cheer!
It's enough to say it's referred to as "The footie fic". \o/
Castle (the rules by which we live) by kickflaw
Arthur/Merlin | Words: 16214 | Explicit | Modern AU
Summary: Merlin knows that getting off fastest when he's got some BDSM porno playing loud on the computer doesn't mean he'd really like to be that bloke, gagged and bent over and bound. Right?
Why I rec: Oh my gawd. I am kind of speechless here, for this story was truly GLORIOUS. I don't even LIKE d/s FFS! Why, why was it so hot that I had to stay up reading it way past 1 am and then reread (TWICE!) the next day?
I loved how Merlin wanted it, how he was living in denial in a way, but then, once in a truly good hands (what a good hands...) he could let go and enjoy all the perfect pain-pleasure. I loved how the situation was set--liberating and arousing and of course stressful but never unsafe. I loved how Merlin's reactions were described, how he embraced it all, how it blew his mind! And wow--what a perfect dom-Arthur, who had to be the one responsible here but was also losing his control at times, because Merlin was so beautiful and hot and did SO WELL.
Idek, just read and combust and read again and get lost in the sweet pleasure-pain-pleasure ;)
Also--now I want MORE. PLS BRING ME MORE OF DIRTY D/S ONES!
*** This week I also finished reading this beautiful, poetic story and my heart still swells at the thought of it. I know that the author is considering a sequel and YES PLEASE do it!
And No Birds Sing by Omi_Ohmy
Arthur/Merlin | Words: 34782 | Mature | Canon Era | written for Paperlegends 2013
Summary: Merlin has been cursed and lives as a hermit, knowing he has lost something, although he cannot remember what. One day he finds a knight, weak and injured, by the lakeside.
Why I rec: This story is melancholic--sweet, calm, sad and peaceful and painful. I couldn't part with it. I kind of want to cuddle it and keep it close to my heart.
I loved the poem that inspired the story and how the whole situation was in a way an interpretation of sorts and how it matched Merlin and Arthur so perfectly. I could practically touch Merlin's isolation, how disoriented he was, how lost without his memories and knowledge who he is. I cried for Arthur--left for death, in half-rotten clothes and rusted armor. I loved how even without their memories Merlin and Arthur somehow slipped right into their typical interaction but enhanced with something more--feelings and desires they could not express in Camelot. It's a slow burn, with desire building up, just as poetic as everything else!
It's really sublime. <3
***
And now onto the WIP's!
I am so so so happy this month's Tavern-Tales theme is about robots and AI's and such (all my love to the hosts!) and that it has brought some magnificent entries. Seriously, one after another is just perfect!
Since they are all WIPs I'll summarize a few of them only shortly, but go and leave love for the authors so they have the energy to write and bring us the goodies asap!!!
Title: Merlin XS by Anon
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: Frustrated by his father's neverending list of chores, Arthur secretly buys a Druidbot to clean up after him. He probably shouldn't have chosen the Merlin XS, who turns out to be the most clumsy, disobedient, and irritatingly attractive robot Arthur has ever seen. High School AU.
Why I rec: We have Arthur coming to terms with his sexuality here, lonely and sweet, and Merlin the bot who is way more aware of himself and feelings than he should be. It reads as a cheerful one but then there are things like Merlin not being able to speak ;__;
I just want this story to continue and cry/laugh for the boys.
Bad Robots by Anon
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: In which Arthur learns that Merlin is not, in fact, the worst robot companion in the entire history of the universe, and that sometimes destiny requires a little…reprogramming.
Why I rec: I love the plot of this one! The mystery behind it and the references to canon Merlin story. Is Merlin really an android or something more? Can Arthur allow himself to love a bot? I want this continued!
The Demarcations of Your Soul by viennajones
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: Merlin enlists in the Pan Pacific Defense Corps, determined to become a Jaeger Pilot.
Why I rec: Because I want MORE MORE MORE of this one! We need Merlin as a Jaeger Pilot! We needs him!
Him by Anon
Arthur/Merlin | Words: ? | Future AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: "a little something inspired by the movie Her"
Why I rec: Because I will never say no to somewhat dark, angsty, unhappy Merlin. I want this explored, please! <3
***
MERLIN CLASSICS
Since we are all crazy about World Cup now, we all should reread the most perfect "footie fic" ever! I've been reading this as WIP and squeeing whenether I was alerted of an update! Sentences like "I am British. They're [feelings] not supposed to show on my fucking face." are classic.
There Are No Gays in Football by Malu_3 (Grainne)
Arthur/Merlin | Words: 212918 | Modern AU | written for Tavern Tales
Summary: When a deeply-closeted Arthur Pendragon finally earns a spot in Camelot's first XI, he's dead set on breaking records, not one of sport's last taboos. But life, like football, is a funny old game, and sometimes the only way up is out. Especially once he realises he's arse over tit for the new physio.
Why I rec: It's one of those stories that's just epic--with UST, hot scenes under the shower involving a lipgloss (grins), feelz like whoa, great, multidimensional characters, and loads of football--just perfect for now! Read, relive, and cheer!
It's enough to say it's referred to as "The footie fic". \o/