*Blows the Dust Off*

So, considering the state of social media in general, from Twitter's slow collapse like a flan in a cupboard to the eternally tenuous state of Tumblr, I thought it was time to dust off the old Dreamwidth again.  I've always liked it best here!

I'm BD Strike, but a lot of you probably know me as Beautifulfiction. I've written more fanfiction than is sensible over on AO3, and am currently revelling in the glory of the Merlin fandom

If you want access to personal posts, random grumblings etc. then reply to this post with "Access please!" - and let me know who you are e.g. reader or a username I know you by and I'll put you on the list =D If you're not bothered, then my visible-to-all posts will probably mostly be about writing (and its associated woes and frustrations!)


Important Links

Writing

Patreon - A place to get early access to chapters of ongoing projects, ficlets, and drafts of bigger things than won't show up on AO3 for a while yet. Also, FREE TRIALS!

Archiveofourown - Merlin, The Hobbit, Fullmetal Alchemist, BBC Sherlock, The Witcher and even a litttle bit of Good Omens and Teen Wolf Fanfic!


Social

BDStrike.co.uk - My homepage and online store, where you can buy copies of my fics at cost in book-form (Shop reopens late 2025)

Tumblr- My other home. Occasional fic previews, Merlin content, and occasional snide remarks.


B xxx

Hiraeth Chapter 43 - Sneak Peek!

His magic stretched and shivered, adjusting itself to make room for a new thread in the braid of its composition. He could feel the gleam of the other Merlin's power twisting through him, the single strand of his experiences weaving itself into the tapestry of his existence. He was still him; it was no shocking invasion. Instead, strangely, it felt like he'd found a missing piece of himself – something he had not even noticed he had lost.

All he had to do was think of Excalibur to have his answer. The memories were shaded with a touch of guilt. It seemed that he'd been hazy on the specifics of how he'd managed to enchant such a powerful sword. Not that Merlin was surprised. If they had known, he doubted they would have let his counterpart complete the spell. Gaius would have pitched an absolute fit. For all his innocence, Merlin did not have many qualms when it came to protecting Arthur.

No change there then.

Hiraeth Chapter 43 - Coming to AO3 August 5th!