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Favourites Friday (Mar 2024) – Golden Age

TML Favourites Friday round-up! March 2024 round 3

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 week 3: Golden Age!

Warlock, Runaway, Regent by be_brave13, TevinterPariah T, 99k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon Divergence AU, Fix-it

When the Inevitable Comes by N16 T, 3k, Merlin & Arthur Canon Era

Not a Matter of Chance, but of Choice by Skitz_phenom M, 40k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon Divergence AU, Post Season 4

Dower the Stars by RurouniHime E, 41k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Merlin/Everyone, Gwen/Lancelot Canon

You're the Only Thing I Wanna Touch by Seravia E, 4.7k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon Era

All lives are (love)stories by amithia E, 193k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwen/Lancelot Canon Era AU, Fix-it

My All The World by Signy1 G, 9.2k, Gen Immortal Merlin, Post-Camlann

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. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #golden age

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Favourites Friday (Mar 2024) – God Merlin

TML Favourites Friday round-up! March 2024 round 2

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 week 2: God Merlin!

The Forest of Emrys by emerillon G, 44k, Knights of the Round Table & Merlin Canon Era

Poison and Oaths (A Paladin of Emrys) by thenerdyindividual T, 35k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence

Winter's Touch by thenerdyindividual E, 7.4k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era, Different First Meeting

Offerings to Emrys by orphan_account G, 1.7k, Merlin & Arthur Canon Era, Good Morgana

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. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #god merlin

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Favourites Friday (Mar 2024) – Mythology

TML Favourites Friday round-up! March 2024 round 1

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 week 1: Mythology!

Please Stand By the Shore by ingberry E, 5.3k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Pirate AU

Two Men: One Prince & One God by Crimson_Fanfic_Writer_7, Pearl09 T, 43k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Mythology AU, Canon Divergence AU

Twin Tales: Taking Root by Linorien T, 124k, Gen Canon Divergence AU, Spymaster!Merlin

For the love of Emrys by Finary_Lane T, 29k, Leon/Mordred Canon Era, Druids

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. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #mythology

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Favourites Friday (Feb 2024) – Self-Rec Round: Pining

TML Favourites Friday round-up! February 2024 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: Pining!

Curling. For Camelot! by ravenwilds T, 6.8k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Winter Olympics AU

Carefully Planned Coincidences by elirwen E, 1.1k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Sharing a Bed

You’ll Find the Real Thing Instead by SubmissivelyWritten E, 30k, Multiple pairings Modern AU, Wedding Planning, RomCom

Separate Harmonies from Chords by thesongistheriver E, 12k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, College/Uni AU

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

Win Me (Over) by lavender_spice M, 10k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Bachelor Auction

Forgetting to Remember (You) by Excited_Insomniac T, 11k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence, Memory loss

Pinned Down by kiraniafterdark (kirani) E, 313, Merlin/Arthur Hook-up

Arthur, Sincerely by MerlinLikeTheBird M, 48k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence, Didn’t know they were dating

and you held me tightly ('til the morning) by Imagined M, 16k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era, Arranged Marriage

[Fic & Podfic] So Close to Reaching that Famous Happy End by robinfaipods (Robin_Fai), TrebleMaker07 G, 5.4k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Co-workers

An Accidental Union by acciomerlin T, 8.3k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era, Domestic fluff

everywhere and at all times by fabledfrog G, 549, Gen; Merlin & Arthur Canon Era

Lavender & Ink by sleepygecko T, 5.2k, Gwen/Lancelot Modern AU, Bookstore

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. Thank you to @ravenwilds for helping me out with this round-up, and to Chel for writing a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #merlin discord #favourites friday #fic recs #favorite #ff #recs #self-rec #merlin #pining

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Favourites Friday (Feb 2024) – Valentine's Day

TML Favourites Friday round-up! February 2024 round 3

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 week 3: Valentine's Day!

Wafels and Destiny by asilentherald E, 12k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Setting AU, College/University AU

XOXO, Merlin by a_wee_nonny_mouse (annewed) E, 9.9k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, BDSM

We Need To Talk About Merlin by schweet_heart E, 7k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Era, Office 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.

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 these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #valentines day

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Favourites Friday (Feb 2024) – First Date

TML Favourites Friday round-up! February 2024 round 2

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 week 2: First Date!

baby, doesn't that sweeten your tea? by archerbugz G, 4.2k, Merlin/Arthur  Coffee Shops & Cafés AU, Modern Setting AU

The fierceness in you by andiwould T, 1.7k, Merlin/Arthur, Merlin & Arthur  Modern Setting AU, College/University AU, speech disability

The Beginning of the Adventure by TyalanganD T, 7.2k, Merlin/Arthur  Modern Setting AU, Autistic Arthur

Fools by Heavenly Compulsion by horsecrazy M, 9 chapters (images), Merlin/Arthur, Gwaine/Morgana, Gwen/Lancelot Modern AU, Texting, Social Media, Epistolary

One Thing To Make You Mine by FervidAsAFlame T, 9.9k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Setting AU, Office AU

You're the Cream in My Coffee by schweet_heart M, 2.5k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Modern Setting AU, Coffee Shops & Cafés 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.

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 these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #first date

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Favourites Friday (Feb 2024) – Different First Meeting

TML Favourites Friday round-up! February 2024 round 1

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 week 1: Different First Meeting!

A Witch Hunter in Ealdor by thenerdyindividual T, 47k, Merlin/Arthur  Canon Divergence AU, Different First Meeting AU

Before the Sun Rises by marguerite_26 E, 8.6k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era, Age difference

In the Hands of Strangers by AeonTheDimensionalGirl T, 4.5k, Merlin/Arthur (pre-relationship)  Canon era AU

Adjust my Worldview, Give me Leave to dream and I will save our world by Merlioske E, 5.4k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era AU, Druid King Merlin

Perfect Strangers by sugar_loaf T, 1.1k, Merlin/Arthur  Modern AU, Coffee Shops & Cafés 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.

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 these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #different first meeting

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Favourites Friday (Jan 2024) – Self-Rec Round: Longest Favourite

TML Favourites Friday round-up! January 2024 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: Longest Favourite!

it's a fated thing by a_star_is_here T, 35k, Merlin & Arthur, Merlin & Morgana Canon Divergence

Unfit by s0mmerspr0ssen T, 106k, Merlin & Arthur, Gen Canon Era AU

Experiment by elirwen E, 12k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Out of Yourself Into a Delirious Place by thesongistheriver E, 160k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Wærcsár Tācnunge by Glon_Morski T, 239k, Gen Canon Era AU

Focal Point by kirani T, 12k, Merlin & Arthur, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Flicker Of A Candlelight, Heat Of An Inferno by lavender_spice T, 93k, Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Morgana Canon Divergence

Over the Lights, Under the Moon by SlantedKnitting E, 111k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon, Gwaine/Merlin, Elyan/Merlin, Freya/Leon, Gwen/Lancelot, Gwaine/Percival, Gwen/Morgana Modern Setting AU

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

I didn’t realize I could hurt you (I regret that I did) by sleepygecko T, 36k, Merlin/Arthur, Merlin & Gwen Canon Era

Twin Tales: Branching Out by Linorien T, 235k, Gwen/Arthur, Merlin & Arthur  Canon Era

You're My One & Only by TrebleMaker07 T, 9.6k, Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Lancelot Soulmates AU

The Once and Future Kings by tjmcharg M, 461k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence

Two Men: One Prince & One God by Crimson_Fanfic_Writer_7 T, 43k, Merlin/Arthur Mythology AU, Canon Divergence

I Don't Know How to Start by Shadow_Hole M, 39k, Merlin/Arthur Pendragon Canon Era

Over the Glowing Hills by Imagined T, 272k, Merlin/Arthur  Canon Era AU

you should've said by ravenwilds E, 19k, Merlin/Arthur, Gwen/Morgana Modern with Magic

Nowhere to Run by prettylittlecandid31  Teen and Up, 5.5k, 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.

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 these round-ups, and for Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #longest fic #self-rec

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Favourites Friday (Jan 2024) – Academia AU

TML Favourites Friday round-up! January 2024 round 3

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 week 3: Academia AU!

Mapping the Distance by Emjayelle E, 4.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Age Difference

For All the Things I Couldn't Tell You by fictionalheart M, 30k, Merlin/Morgana Modern AU, getting back together

The Inherent Limitations of Words by Imagined T, 10k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Era, Royalty

Contact High by Leandra, Papysanzo89 E, 84k, Merlin Arthur Modern AU, Food Vlogger Merlin

A man after midnight by oddishly E, 27k, Merlin Arthur Modern AU, First time

The Lonely King by Cori Lannam (corilannam) E, 58k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Royalty

Dear Merlin, My life is a mess. Sincerely, Arthur by Caledonia M, 6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, diary/journal

Caesura by StormDancer M, 52k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, prodigy!Merlin

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. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #academia au

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TML Favourites Friday – Round-up Masterlist 2

A masterlist for the TML Favourites Friday round-up posts! [Sorted newest to oldest!]

[This list is updated as continuously as possible; if you find that it is lagging several weeks behind, feel free to poke us via an ask or a message.]

February 2024

Theme 1: Theme 2: Theme 3: Theme 4: Self-Rec Round:

January 2024

Theme 1: Favourite Merlin Bingo Fill 2023 Theme 2: Hero/Villain AU Theme 3: Academia AU Self-Rec Round: Longest Fic

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December 2023

Theme 1: Kid Fic Theme 2: Sibling Relationships Theme 3: Reunions Theme 4: Holiday Fic Self-Rec Round: Family Dynamics Bonus Round: Favourite of 2023

November 2023

Theme 1: Queer Themes Theme 2: Disability/Neurodiversity Theme 3: Mental Health Self-Rec Round: "We're Projecting, Babes"

October 2023

Theme 1: Ghosts Theme 2: Fae Theme 3: Horror Self-Rec Round: Whump

September 2023

Theme 1: Omegaverse Theme 2: Fairytale AU Theme 3: Sci-Fi AU Theme 4: Modern with Magic AU Self-Rec Round: World Building

August 2023

Theme 1: Love Spells/Potions Theme 2: Curses / Enchantments Theme 3: Creature Fics Self-Rec Round: Drama Scenes

July 2023

Theme 1: All-Time Favourite Theme 2: Soulmates Theme 3: Established Relationship Self-Rec Round: Favourite WIP

June 2023

Theme 1: Enemies to Lovers Theme 2: Friends to Lovers Theme 3: Slow Burn Theme 4: Fake Dating Self-Rec Round: Pride

May 2023

Theme 1: Gen Fics Theme 2: Roundtable BFFs Theme 3: Magic BFFs Self-Rec Round: Favourite Friendship(s)

April 2023

Theme 1: High School / College AU Theme 2: Roommate AU Theme 3: Sports / Olympics AU Self-Rec Round: Favourite Modern AU

March 2023

Theme 1: Spymaster Merlin Theme 2: Pre-Camelot / Pre-Merlin's Arrival Theme 3: Memories Theme 4: Arthur Returns Self-Rec Round: Oldest Favourite

February 2023

Theme 1: 50 to 100k Theme 2: over 100k Theme 3: Valentine's Day Self-Rec Round: Merlin Bingo Fills

January 2023

Theme 1: up to 10k Theme 2: 10 to 25k Theme 3: 25 to 50k Self-Rec Round: Shortest Fave

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December 2022

Theme 1: Angst Theme 2: Humour Theme 3: Hurt/Comfort Theme 4: Fluff Self-Rec Round: Favourite Ending

November 2022

Theme 1: Rated E Theme 2: Arranged Marriage Theme 3: First Date Self-Rec Round: Getting Together

October 2022

Theme 1: Rated G Theme 2: Rated T Theme 3: Rated M Self-Rec Round: Fics that deserved more love/attention

September 2022

Theme 1: Taverns and Feasts Theme 2: Quests and Missions Theme 3: Dragons Theme 4: Outsider POV Self-Rec Round: Original Character(s) | Favourite OC

August 2022

Theme 1: BAMF Merlin and/or Arthur Theme 2: BAMF Gwen and/or Morgana Theme 3: BAMF Knights of the Round Table Self-Rec Round: Action Scenes

July 2022

Theme 1: All Time Favourite Merlin Fic Theme 2: Druids Theme 3: Court Sorcerer Merlin Theme 4: Noble Merlin Self-Rec Round: Canon AU

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; actually pick a favourite!

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)

If you want to never miss a FF rec, or would like to participate and share your own favourites; join us on the Discord TheMerlinLibrary!

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! It can only be posted for weeks when I have enough time on my hands to compile a list.

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #masterlist #newest to oldest

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Favourites Friday (Jan 2024) – Hero/Villain AU

TML Favourites Friday round-up! January 2024 round 2

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 week 2: Hero/Villain AU!

Evil Overlord, Inc by Footloose and Mushroomtale M, 138k, Merlin/Arthur  Modern with Magic

To Be a Hero by fancyh M, 78k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic

My Hero in the Dark by chaosgenes E, 1.2k, Merlin/Arthur Modern with Magic

One Moment More by beccadearie T, 9k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Emrysman by Mischel T, 19k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

it goes to show you never can tell by eat_crow T, 5.6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

A masterlist of these round-ups [2024 and onwards] can be found here. [A masterlist of the round-ups from 2022–2024 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. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs

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Favourites Friday (Jan 2024) – Bingo Fill 2023

TML Favourites Friday round-up! January 2024 round 1

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 week 1: Favourite Merlin Bingo Fill 2023!

Stay by Seravia T, 11k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Era

and you held me tightly ('til the morning) by Imagined M, 16k, Merlin/Arthur Canon era, Arranged marriage

In the Eye of the Beholder by SlantedKnitting M, 2.2k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Artists

If I Had a Donut (I'd Eat You Instead) by Sage_Owl E, 2.8k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, smut and humour

is it raining with you? by Sage_Owl M, 6.3k, Merlin & Arthur Future fic, Merpeople

a tale of paws, trust, and hearth by fabledfrog T, 12k, Merlin & Arthur Canon era, cat!Arthur

A masterlist of these round-ups [2024 and onwards] can be found here. [A masterlist of the round-ups from 2022–2024 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. Thanks to @ravenwilds for helping me out with these round-ups, and to Chel for making a whole-ass bot to make it easier!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs

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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!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #self-rec round #self-rec

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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!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #self-rec round #self-rec #family #family dynamics

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Favourites Friday (Dec 2023) – Holiday Fic

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2023 round 4

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 week 4: Holiday Fic!

Take a Load Off by bad_peppermint G, 6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, New Year’s Eve

Tell the World We Finally Got it Alright by ingberry E, 32k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Christmas in Ealdor

Maybe this Christmas by Leandra E, 48k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Snow Queen by mssdare E, 4k, Merlin/Morgana Modern AU

As Long As We Have We by lady_ragnell T, 17.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Bookstore

Hallmark Boyfriends by MuseofWriting E, 5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern Era

No Matter How Far Away You Roam by lady_ragnell E, 21k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Love In A Cold Chalet by Clea2011 T, 19k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

oh what fun it is by platonic_boner G, 1.8k, Gwaine/Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Trust Me, I’m a Doctor by bluevalentine69 E, 6.1k Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Doctors

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 out with this round-up!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #holidays #holiday fic

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Favourites Friday (Dec 2023) – Reunions

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2023 round 3

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 week 3: Reunions!

On a Snowy Evening (the Paint the Forest With Colour Remix) by alby_mangroves E, 11k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Soulbond

Serendipitous Sweethearts by Excited_Insomniac T, 4.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, College/University

You Have To Chase It by arthurandhisswordbros M, 42k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

Until I Find You Again by ZairaA E, 3.2k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

All lives are (love)stories by amithia E, 193k, Merlin/Arthur Canon Era AU

Heart Strings (A Remix of Our Lives) by ingberry E, 9.6k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU, Soulbond, Musicians

the years in between by acciomerlin T, 2.5k, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

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! If you'd like to help out with making these, contact me on Tumblr (@zaharya) or on Discord. That said: Thanks so much to @ravenwilds for helping with this round-up!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #reunions

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Favourites Friday (Dec 2023) – Sibling Relationships

TML Favourites Friday round-up! December 2023 round 2

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 week 2: Sibling Relationships!

For Want of a Nail by OhHeyThereBigBadWolf T, 234k, Merlin & Leon; Merlin/Arthur Canon Divergence AU

glow in grey by helloearthlings T, 3.3k, Morgana & Arthur; Merlin/Arthur Modern AU

The King of Mars by Ivalee T, 34k, Morgana & Arthur; Merlin/Arthur Modern Era, The Martian Fusion

A Few Of My Favorite Things by Merlinfirstlastalways G, 2.6k, Morgana & Arthur; Merlin/Arthur Canon Era

Chaotic Siblings by GalaxyThreads T, 11k, Morgana & Arthur; Gen Canon Divergence, Pre-Canon

His Brother's Best Friend by TheCourtSorcerer M, 2.9K, Merlin & Leon, Merlin/Arthur Modern AU 

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! If you'd like to help out with making these, contact me on Tumblr (@zaharya) or on Discord. That said: Thanks so much to @ravenwilds for helping with this round-up!

#the merlin library #tml #favourites friday #ff #merlin #merlin discord #favorite #recs #fic recs #siblings #sibling relationship