Truth Is a Whisper (Merlin story)
| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Truth Is a Whisper |
| Author(s): | seperis |
| Date(s): | 30 March 2009 |
| Length: | 25,000 words, 2:55:08/2:59:23 hours |
| Genre(s): | slash fanfiction |
| Fandom(s): | Merlin |
| Relationship(s): | |
| External Links: | Truth Is a Whisper (Livejournal) Truth Is a Whisper (AO3) Truth Is a Whisper (Ebook Library) Truth Is a Whisper (podbook read by villainny) Truth Is a Whisper (podbook read by crinklysolution) |
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Truth Is a Whisper is a Merlin/Arthur story by seperis (~25,000 words).
Summary: Words can also be mightier than the sword.
In this story Arthur is secretly still a virgin and Merlin is known for his sex-loving ways. When he finds out that all of Camelot thinks Arthur is physically incapable of having sex, Merlin claims that he and Arthur are lovers. First they pretend to be couple and then all the UST leads to the lie actually becoming true. But that's not enough because the rumors have dangerous consequences and with Gwen's help Merlin sets out to protect Arthur and get back at the person spreading the rumors.
Shine wrote a sequel to Truth Is a Whisper with the title Ten Weeks (6,750 words).[1]
Truth Is a Whisper has been podficced by two different people. One podbook version is read by crinklysolution[2] and the other by villainny.[3] Both versions are available at the Audiofic Archive. dodificus said about villainny's reading: "A delightful English accent that captures this story perfectly, she rocked my world during the sex scenes (of which there are many! and so deliciously hot they are) and she kept all the voices distinct."[4]
Recs and Reviews
- "To spare Arthur from one rumour, Merlin starts another. I adore the premise of this story; it’s not canon, but it’s so much fun."[5]
- "katerina_black says: From the very first scene, I had a grin on my face. Slutty!Merlin is just as endearing as is possible, especially since his unrequited love for Arthur is part of the reason for his "loose morals," and virgin!Arthur is actually very believable. All of the character interactions are perfect, and the humour is killer. Definitely a must read in this fandom!
eosrose says: This story is so much fun! It was probably one of the very first stories I read that portrayed Arthur as a virgin in a serious and believable way. The politics are fun and sad at the same time and both boys are just so loveable that it ís hard not to smile."[6] - "Uther is trying to marry Arthur off to a Princess who has spent years openly trying to kill him. Merlin is sleeping with one of the Knights (again), and court intrigues drive the plot of an amazing story centred almost entirely on gossip and it's effects."[7]
References
- ^ shinetheway. Ten Weeks (Merlin/Arthur), 09 May 2009. (Accessed 06 August 2010)
- ^ Truth Is a Whisper, read by crinklysolution. File Type: m4b, Length: 71.2 MB, 2:55:08. (Accessed 06 August 2010)
- ^ Merlin Podbook: Truth Is a Whisper by seperis, performed by villainny, 03 July 2010. File Type: m4b (podbook), Length: 87.6 MB, 2:59:23. (Accessed 06 August 2010)
- ^ dodificus. Rec: Merlin, 15 December. (Accessed 16 December 2010)
- ^ Templum Bellonae - truth is a whisper (Accessed 06 August 2010)
- ^ team_destiny. Classic of the Week, 13 February 2010. (Accessed 06 August 2010)
- ^ CRASH AND BURN: Fanfiction Recs. BBC's Merlin (2008). (Accessed 06 August 2010)