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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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