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Merlin visits Lake Avalon every year on the anniversary of Arthur's death. Every year, he makes the same wish - that he would once again be reunited with Arthur.
Merlin lies down in the grassy outcrop that replaced the dried up lake and dreams of Arthur. He still thinks he's dreaming when Lake Avalon fills back up with thrashing, frigid water and threatens to take him away from the land of the living.
When Merlin is drowning, he dreams of Arthur's face. He dreams that he feels Arthur's strong arms holding him once again, pulling him from the grasp of the lake and onto the safety of the shoreline.
Merlin still thinks he's dreaming when Arthur speaks to him and reassures him that he's here to stay. It's almost too real for Merlin to handle.
But, what if it wasn't a dream, after all?
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02 Sep 2025
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"Living in seclusion in the mountains, Merlin had grown accustomed to the quiet. He had chosen this remote place for a reason. After years of waiting, unwavering dedication, and unyielding faith in this cursed prophecy, Merlin had finally decided to escape. He was tired of resembling a grieving widow, wandering near Avalon like a lost soul. To hell with that lake."
-When Merlin saves a stranger from an avalanche, he is astonished by the striking resemblance the man bears to his long-lost friend and former king, Arthur. Unaware of the profound implications, this encounter sets in motion the reshape of magic itself.
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09 Aug 2025
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In his determination to protect Arthur at any cost, Merlin lands himself in a situation that neither of them know how to cope with. And when a powerful enchantment is crafted to make sure that it never happens again, Arthur's dignity is the least of his concerns.
He tells himself it's for Merlin's own good.
Or,
Arthur can feel Merlin's magic—from wherever he is, and especially in places he'd rather not.
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31 Jul 2025
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In the 21st century, Merlin Emrys is recovering from his stressful job as a paramedic at his father’s veterinary clinic in Wales. While undertaking a hike of the surrounding area, he stumbles upon a mysterious stone circle that seems to call to him...
In the sixth century, King Arthur Pendragon finds a young, confused man in the woods. Even though the stranger doesn’t speak Britonnic, he immediately makes it clear that he thinks Arthur and his knights are a bunch of prats…
Displaced in time and burdened with an unexpected new gift, Merlin needs to find his way back home. Meanwhile, Arthur is facing tough decisions of his own, as he too has to choose the path he’s going to follow.
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10 May 2025
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Merlin and Arthur share an unspoken arrangement. On rare evenings, they drink to excess, casting aside their cares and responsibilities, and spending the nights together in secret. Neither of them speaks of these encounters; it's a wordless ritual, full of glances and gestures, understood but never spoken aloud. In these scarce, stolen hours, they find solace, escape and a fleeting sense of companionship they can't find elsewhere.
Under the pressure of building feelings and an interrupted evening, Merlin begins to ask the question: How much longer will this be enough?
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13 Dec 2024