The King Of Spades
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Last published Wed, May 8, 2024
What if Merlin's destiny was to protect Morgana instead of arthur?
From the legends you know, comes a darker retelling following Merlin and Morgana Le Fay as they embark on a journey through exile towards taking over the very kingdom they were banished from.
Any rights to characters from BBC Merlin goes completely to the BBC.
This is a retelling of the Arthurian Legend. All rights to this specific retelling, plot, and original characters goes to me as the author.
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