I Am But An Illusion
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Joined 09-07-11, id: 3234693, Profile Updated: 06-29-12

Hello! If you end up on this page, you'll see that I don't have any stories of my own, but instead a growing list of favourites. It was getting a little difficult for me to keep track of them all without an account (okay... I do have another account, but I couldn't delete it, so I deleted all my (quite frankly terrible) stories off of it instead, but then realised I had half my friends in my favourite authors section and didn't want them looking through any stories that might possibly appear here in the future, and yeh, phew... did any of that make sense? Because reading it back I'm not sure that it does...). Aaaannyway, if your story is in that lil list at the bottom there, I really do love it, 'cause I ain't half fussy when it comes to what I like muahaha :)

So, um, I only tend to read Harry Potter and Merlin fanfictions, most often about these things:

Harry Potter - I like stories where the characters read the books (but ones with actual plot!) and abused Harry stories as well (I don't condone child abuse in any form, just so know... I just seem to enjoy reading them done well, whether canon-compliant or not.

Merlin - Ha! I think the only Merlin fics I read are to do with the reveal... which is I guess why I'm not massively bothered that that they haven't done it the show yet - because I can always head here! I generally prefer canon ships, but recently read a story with two firsts for me - Merthur and modern day AU - and (oh my god) I think I may be converted. Though, I'm yet to find another Merthur tale that I like... Oh, and if anyone recognises this, I'm looking for a story that's also a modern day AU but has Arthur as Merlin's phsycologist (?) after he's witness to a crime involving rape. And Merlin doesn't talk in it... if you know what it be, I shall love thou forever!

If anyone's interested, here's a bit about me:

Age: 18

Lives: England. The top half :p

Books: Harry Potter by JK Rowling, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, Marshmallow Magic And The Wild Rose Rouge by Karen McCombie... my taste would suggest I never grew up :D

TV: Merlin, CSI, The Mentalist, Hustle (before they ended it T.T) and, (perhaps sadly), I'm still weirdly drawn to Masterchef and (deep breath) Tracy Beaker...

Movies: Bridge To Terabithia, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, Speak, Erin Brokovitch, The Lord Of The Rings, While You Were Sleeping, Raise Your Voice... and a lot more...

Music: Ah... well apparently I have kinda an eclectic taste here, so my top ten favourite songs are: Ships In The Night by Mat Kearney; Candles by Daughter; Re:Stacks by Bon Iver; Ulysses by Josh Garrels; Eyes Wide Open by Gotye; Atlas Hands by Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Police Cops by The Sweet Apes; Long Live by Taylor Swift; Turn It Off (Acoustic) by Paramore; Riverside by Agnes Obel; The Chain by Ingrid Michaelson; Paper Knees by The Careful Ones; Catch Me If You Can by Gym Class Heroes... so that was more like 13 songs... but 13's a lucky number, right? (Gulp) I've also been addicted to Lana Del Rey recently. But, yesss, I shall shut up now :)

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The Prince's Boyfriend by VioletRose136 reviews
Modern AU: A very much 'in the closet' Prince Arthur starts his university life at Georgetown University in the United States. Enter Merlin. SLASH. MerlinxArthur R&R
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 21 - Words: 96,881 - Reviews: 412 - Favs: 617 - Follows: 480 - Updated: 7/22/2014 - Published: 12/3/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Then How About Magic? by CrashTheNinja reviews
Started writing this ages ago (from the end of S4, I think) and could now be an alternative ending to S5. Battle of Camlann, trying to find Merlin in the tavern, Alator, Freya, dragons, my ridiculously overdramatic reveal and BAMF!Merlin. Reviews much appreciated :D
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Adventure - Chapters: 20 - Words: 22,345 - Reviews: 168 - Favs: 187 - Follows: 332 - Updated: 1/20/2013 - Published: 4/13/2012 - Merlin, Arthur
What Happens by carinims01 reviews
What happens when Merlin visits his mother, leaving his friends unprotected? What happens when Morgana begins burning villages in search of Emrys? What happens when Merlin's secrets revealed? NO SLASH! Post S4. Reveal fic!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 113,015 - Reviews: 373 - Favs: 568 - Follows: 268 - Updated: 8/23/2012 - Published: 5/5/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
After Ealdor by finn1013 reviews
There's a fine line between good and evil, and Merlin wonders if he's crossed it. Angst. Missing scenes from 4.13, or AU within the episode itself. No slash.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Angst - Chapters: 9 - Words: 36,867 - Reviews: 400 - Favs: 700 - Follows: 262 - Updated: 7/31/2012 - Published: 5/18/2012 - Merlin, Arthur, Gwen/Guinevere, Gaius - Complete
I Will Follow by Valkyriexx reviews
Following the reveal of his magic, Merlin struggles to continue with his life in Camelot as normal. But when disaster strikes, he's left wondering who he can trust, and who is really behind it all. No slash. I don't own Merlin!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 24,274 - Reviews: 304 - Favs: 272 - Follows: 190 - Updated: 7/29/2012 - Published: 5/25/2012 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
They Say It's Your Birthday by 96 Hubbles reviews
Stuff happens. Some funny and some terrible. I cordially invite you to read and find out. Warnings: some language and a spoiler for episode 4x03 in the first chapter.
Merlin - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 32,832 - Reviews: 201 - Favs: 520 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 7/2/2012 - Published: 4/2/2012 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
Emrys by Valkyriexx reviews
'Morgana is searching for a powerful sorcerer; a Warlock by the name of Emrys. It is imperative we find him first.' No Slash! S4 AU. IDOM!
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 17 - Words: 26,587 - Reviews: 332 - Favs: 728 - Follows: 363 - Updated: 5/25/2012 - Published: 12/24/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete
Dancing Light by Cynical and Sarcastic reviews
Merlin hovered nervously in Arthur's doorway. It was time to tell him. But perhaps...not alone. The rest of the Round Table should hear as well. Reveal fic.
Merlin - Rated: K - English - Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 9,120 - Reviews: 139 - Favs: 613 - Follows: 277 - Updated: 2/24/2012 - Published: 11/15/2011 - Merlin, Arthur - Complete
The Next Seven Days by Ultra-Geek reviews
Arthur is told a series of events that will occur over the space of a week. The seventh day will end with magic returning to Camelot, ushered in by the warlock Emrys, either to save the kingdom or destroy it. Arthur has a plan, though. Sort of.
Merlin - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 9 - Words: 31,121 - Reviews: 744 - Favs: 2,610 - Follows: 590 - Updated: 4/14/2011 - Published: 3/25/2011 - Arthur, Merlin - Complete