Fic and art recs for Merlin and (a bit of) Sherlock
Merlin RPS
'Halloween' by slowdead (Bradley/Colin, 2,100 words, AU, R)
Bradley and Colin meet at a costumed-party.
Bradley the brave bunny and Colin the smirking wolf. Hilarious and adorable, with messy kissing, frantic groping and rutting.
'A blind eye only sees a memory' by slowdead (Bradley/Colin, 15,000 words, AU, R)
After an accident Bradley suffers from amnesia and is struggling to pick up the pieces of what apparently was his life and make it his own again. Much angst as both Bradley and Colin are so lonely. Bradley with his frustration, feeling he's not the person people expect him to be because part of what we are is determined by what we've experienced and he doesn't remember anything of the past years, and Colin with his deep sadness. I love the turn this fic takes and how it works out convincingly satisfying. Definitely a fic to reread.
'Chest contest' by new_kate (Bradley/Colin/Eoin, 5,600 words, NC-17)
On a bit of a drunken dare Bradley and Eoin want to compare chests and Colin gets to be the jury to decide who wins. When they get back to Bradley's room to do this in private one thing leads to another and they end up having sex. I love how they take their time, there's so much fondness, eagerness and affection, it's sensual and hot with little tender moments.
'Mets ton doigt (dans mon cul)' by likeaglass (Bradley/Colin, 4,400 words, NC-17)
Bradley's obsessed with Colin's fingers.
So much I love about this fic! For one I've got a thing for Colin's hands, so it was easy to relate with Bradley there. I also love when sex isn't all about getting a dick in a hole asap but pays attention to all those other ways of touching each other, of bringing each other off. Very sensual, visual and intimate.
Merlin FPS
'Inevitability and poultry' by srin (Arthur/Merlin, 3,300 words, PG-13)
Wherein Merlin and Arthur tackle an unlikely creature, ponder questions of animal husbandry, and do their very best to avoid a personal conversation.
Wherein Arthur and Merlin not only go on a mission but also through several stages of kissing each other until they've perfected the art without being all storybook romantic about it but hopelessly adorable nonetheless. Which is of course my kind of romance.
'Left me blindly here to stand but still not sleeping' by srin (Merlin/Gwaine, 5,300 words, NC-17")
Wherein a man walks into a bar, two men walk out, and the third time is a charm of sorts.
Oh so bitter-sweet. Even though I love Gwaine as a character, and he's a fun and good friend, I'm not really sold on Gwaine/Merlin. But he makes Merlin feel cherished, wanted and happy, gives him confidence, and I fall, helpless. I love the seduction, the slow realization, the dancing around each other in every sense of the word, how they fall into each other, the endless kissing and the languid 69 ( ♥ !). Melancholic because of Gwaine's insightfulness.
Fics in the 'School nemeses' universe by magog_83 (Arthur & Merlin, modern school AU, G)
part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4
Merlin and Arthur are archenemies. Optimistic young teacher Miss Slater thinks she can do something about that.
It's not so much a WIP as a series of stories in the same universe that don't end with a cliff-hanger but are best read in order anyway. Completely adorable in how these two constantly find new and creative ways to bug each other, interspersed with little moments where mutual concern suspiciously bordering on fondness is shining through.
'Merlin and the knights on the round table' (Merlin/Knights, Arthur/Merlin, 1,800 words, NC-17)
Magical ritual as a thinly veiled excuse for group sex.
This is kind of like a wet dream come true. It's hot with how raw and primal it is but it's constantly clear that Merlin can handle it. With the magic so clear in this ritual. It's something that takes Merlin to the limit but is also deeply satisfying. And the tenderness and sweet banter at the end made it perfect.
'A beginning, not an end' by slightlytookish (Arthur/Merlin, 750 words, modern AU, PG)
Written for the prompt: Something G or PG rated where they're young (16/17 or so?) and Arthur is trying to work up the courage to ask a completely oblivious Merlin out on a date (at school or as co-workers on a summer job or something). Of course I'd like him to succeed.
This has exactly the adorable kind of adolescent awkwardness I was hoping for. With Arthur a little bit arrogant with a dash of youthful insecurity and Merlin that delightful mixture of bashful and cheeky.
Untitled shameless bath time love by lolafeist (Arthur/Merlin, 323, NC-17)
Brief, shameless boys-in-the-tub sexy times. Post-reveal.
Playful sex is very high on my list of favorite things!
'Barreling into you' by lolafeist (Arthur/Merlin, 763 words, R)
It's cold, they're in a barn, someone's drunk. How can smooching not happen?
I love the way this is clumsy yet comfortable. Their banter and how companionable they are together. And I love me some frottage and wanking before an audience :D
'Days, once and future' by lolafeist (Primarily Arthur/Merlin, Arthur/Gwen, 1,678 words, R)
Arthur is king. Merlin never had a choice. Guinevere does.
So much passion in this fic! They love hard and the fight hard. I love the brutal honesty between Arthur and Merlin, the friendship between Merlin and Gwen and how my heart went out to her. Beautiful.
'For want of...' by anon (Arthur/Merlin, 2,150 words, NC-17)
Written for the prompt: canon era Arthur is enchanted to crave what his heart wants, and hurt in its absence
This is one of those fics that's a full body experience for me. The craving, the want, the longing is so palpable I could feel my own skin tingling with it and the release is just so highly satisfying.
Merlin's thing for Arthur's shirt by slowdead (Arthur/Merlin, 5,170 words, modern AU, R)
Merlin is afraid his thing for Arthur's shirt has turned into a thing.
I want to build a nest in this fic and stay there, it's so warm and fluffy!
'Arthur is tired and wants a hug' by anon (Arthur/Merlin, Gwaine/Merlin, 3,000 words, PG)
Written for the prompt: After freeing Merlin from the Fisher King's throne room and watching Gwaine hug Merlin, Arthur feels a strange surge of jealousy and pulls Merlin into a tight long embrace. Much to the amusement of a suspecting Gwaine, leaving a flustered Merlin and a surprisingly aroused Arthur.
This made me choke up completely. Such wonderful characterizations for all three of them. I especially loved the way Arthur sees Merlin and loved how Gwaine gives Arthur a bit more detailed (and essential!) insight into Merlin.
'Let's try it again' by anon (Arthur/Merlin, 4,350 words, NC-17)
Written for the prompt: Merlin had let Will try to fuck him once but it hurt and is an experience Merlin never, ever wants to repeat. Arthur is obsessed with fucking his manservant, so he asks Merlin to fuck him first, to prove how good it can feel. Bonus points if Arthur has never bottomed before, but wants Merlin that much...
Absolutely lovely, adorable and hot. I especially love the twists in this story, how the mood shifts, how it's more than just two guys having a convenient fuck and they both know and carefully acknowledge it.
Merlin art
Fiery looks and kissing in the rain by Shin-ichi (Arthur/Merlin, PG)
Sherlock FPS
Untitled by anon (John/Sherlock, 2,250 words, NC-17)
Written for the prompt: Sherlock speaks French during sex.
I'm not looking for R or NC-17 rated sex in Sherlock fics and speaking French isn't a kink of mine. Still I found this fic sizzlingly hot and more in character than I would have expected it to be.
Sherlock art
John and Sherlock watch Inception possibly/probably (major?) spoiler for the movie (haven't seen it myself, so I wouldn't know). Made me laugh out loud XD
'Halloween' by slowdead (Bradley/Colin, 2,100 words, AU, R)
Bradley and Colin meet at a costumed-party.
Bradley the brave bunny and Colin the smirking wolf. Hilarious and adorable, with messy kissing, frantic groping and rutting.
'A blind eye only sees a memory' by slowdead (Bradley/Colin, 15,000 words, AU, R)
After an accident Bradley suffers from amnesia and is struggling to pick up the pieces of what apparently was his life and make it his own again. Much angst as both Bradley and Colin are so lonely. Bradley with his frustration, feeling he's not the person people expect him to be because part of what we are is determined by what we've experienced and he doesn't remember anything of the past years, and Colin with his deep sadness. I love the turn this fic takes and how it works out convincingly satisfying. Definitely a fic to reread.
'Chest contest' by new_kate (Bradley/Colin/Eoin, 5,600 words, NC-17)
On a bit of a drunken dare Bradley and Eoin want to compare chests and Colin gets to be the jury to decide who wins. When they get back to Bradley's room to do this in private one thing leads to another and they end up having sex. I love how they take their time, there's so much fondness, eagerness and affection, it's sensual and hot with little tender moments.
'Mets ton doigt (dans mon cul)' by likeaglass (Bradley/Colin, 4,400 words, NC-17)
Bradley's obsessed with Colin's fingers.
So much I love about this fic! For one I've got a thing for Colin's hands, so it was easy to relate with Bradley there. I also love when sex isn't all about getting a dick in a hole asap but pays attention to all those other ways of touching each other, of bringing each other off. Very sensual, visual and intimate.
Merlin FPS
'Inevitability and poultry' by srin (Arthur/Merlin, 3,300 words, PG-13)
Wherein Merlin and Arthur tackle an unlikely creature, ponder questions of animal husbandry, and do their very best to avoid a personal conversation.
Wherein Arthur and Merlin not only go on a mission but also through several stages of kissing each other until they've perfected the art without being all storybook romantic about it but hopelessly adorable nonetheless. Which is of course my kind of romance.
'Left me blindly here to stand but still not sleeping' by srin (Merlin/Gwaine, 5,300 words, NC-17")
Wherein a man walks into a bar, two men walk out, and the third time is a charm of sorts.
Oh so bitter-sweet. Even though I love Gwaine as a character, and he's a fun and good friend, I'm not really sold on Gwaine/Merlin. But he makes Merlin feel cherished, wanted and happy, gives him confidence, and I fall, helpless. I love the seduction, the slow realization, the dancing around each other in every sense of the word, how they fall into each other, the endless kissing and the languid 69 ( ♥ !). Melancholic because of Gwaine's insightfulness.
Fics in the 'School nemeses' universe by magog_83 (Arthur & Merlin, modern school AU, G)
part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4
Merlin and Arthur are archenemies. Optimistic young teacher Miss Slater thinks she can do something about that.
It's not so much a WIP as a series of stories in the same universe that don't end with a cliff-hanger but are best read in order anyway. Completely adorable in how these two constantly find new and creative ways to bug each other, interspersed with little moments where mutual concern suspiciously bordering on fondness is shining through.
'Merlin and the knights on the round table' (Merlin/Knights, Arthur/Merlin, 1,800 words, NC-17)
Magical ritual as a thinly veiled excuse for group sex.
This is kind of like a wet dream come true. It's hot with how raw and primal it is but it's constantly clear that Merlin can handle it. With the magic so clear in this ritual. It's something that takes Merlin to the limit but is also deeply satisfying. And the tenderness and sweet banter at the end made it perfect.
'A beginning, not an end' by slightlytookish (Arthur/Merlin, 750 words, modern AU, PG)
Written for the prompt: Something G or PG rated where they're young (16/17 or so?) and Arthur is trying to work up the courage to ask a completely oblivious Merlin out on a date (at school or as co-workers on a summer job or something). Of course I'd like him to succeed.
This has exactly the adorable kind of adolescent awkwardness I was hoping for. With Arthur a little bit arrogant with a dash of youthful insecurity and Merlin that delightful mixture of bashful and cheeky.
Untitled shameless bath time love by lolafeist (Arthur/Merlin, 323, NC-17)
Brief, shameless boys-in-the-tub sexy times. Post-reveal.
Playful sex is very high on my list of favorite things!
'Barreling into you' by lolafeist (Arthur/Merlin, 763 words, R)
It's cold, they're in a barn, someone's drunk. How can smooching not happen?
I love the way this is clumsy yet comfortable. Their banter and how companionable they are together. And I love me some frottage and wanking before an audience :D
'Days, once and future' by lolafeist (Primarily Arthur/Merlin, Arthur/Gwen, 1,678 words, R)
Arthur is king. Merlin never had a choice. Guinevere does.
So much passion in this fic! They love hard and the fight hard. I love the brutal honesty between Arthur and Merlin, the friendship between Merlin and Gwen and how my heart went out to her. Beautiful.
'For want of...' by anon (Arthur/Merlin, 2,150 words, NC-17)
Written for the prompt: canon era Arthur is enchanted to crave what his heart wants, and hurt in its absence
This is one of those fics that's a full body experience for me. The craving, the want, the longing is so palpable I could feel my own skin tingling with it and the release is just so highly satisfying.
Merlin's thing for Arthur's shirt by slowdead (Arthur/Merlin, 5,170 words, modern AU, R)
Merlin is afraid his thing for Arthur's shirt has turned into a thing.
I want to build a nest in this fic and stay there, it's so warm and fluffy!
'Arthur is tired and wants a hug' by anon (Arthur/Merlin, Gwaine/Merlin, 3,000 words, PG)
Written for the prompt: After freeing Merlin from the Fisher King's throne room and watching Gwaine hug Merlin, Arthur feels a strange surge of jealousy and pulls Merlin into a tight long embrace. Much to the amusement of a suspecting Gwaine, leaving a flustered Merlin and a surprisingly aroused Arthur.
This made me choke up completely. Such wonderful characterizations for all three of them. I especially loved the way Arthur sees Merlin and loved how Gwaine gives Arthur a bit more detailed (and essential!) insight into Merlin.
'Let's try it again' by anon (Arthur/Merlin, 4,350 words, NC-17)
Written for the prompt: Merlin had let Will try to fuck him once but it hurt and is an experience Merlin never, ever wants to repeat. Arthur is obsessed with fucking his manservant, so he asks Merlin to fuck him first, to prove how good it can feel. Bonus points if Arthur has never bottomed before, but wants Merlin that much...
Absolutely lovely, adorable and hot. I especially love the twists in this story, how the mood shifts, how it's more than just two guys having a convenient fuck and they both know and carefully acknowledge it.
Merlin art
Fiery looks and kissing in the rain by Shin-ichi (Arthur/Merlin, PG)
Sherlock FPS
Untitled by anon (John/Sherlock, 2,250 words, NC-17)
Written for the prompt: Sherlock speaks French during sex.
I'm not looking for R or NC-17 rated sex in Sherlock fics and speaking French isn't a kink of mine. Still I found this fic sizzlingly hot and more in character than I would have expected it to be.
Sherlock art
John and Sherlock watch Inception possibly/probably (major?) spoiler for the movie (haven't seen it myself, so I wouldn't know). Made me laugh out loud XD