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I was curious to see what kind of AUs I've done, what I'm most prone to and the like, so I did up a list of the AUs I have posted on AO3, by genre of AU. Because, well, I'm weird like that. Heh.
Alternate Universes Masterlist:
1) Fantasy
- Bright Tethers Tear Us Down, Those Who Hunt The Night. High fantasy AU of a supernatural/urban fantasy/historical canon.
- Madman's Folly, Marvel Cinematic Universe. High fantasy/D&D style AU of a comics-based film canon.
- St Michael at the North Gate, Lewis. Urban fantasy AU of a police procedural canon.
- Fateforged, Remade, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mythopoeia AU of a comics-based film canon.
- The Long Line of Locks, Marvel Cinematic Universe. High/futuristic fantasy AU of a comics-based film canon.
2) Noir
- Bright Lights and Cigarettes, Marvel Cinematic Universe. 40s Noir AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Dead Men's Shade, Those Who Hunt The Night. 40s Noir AU of a supernatural/urban fantasy/historical canon.
- Black & Gold - Prohibition AU, Marvel Cinematic Universe. 20s Prohibition-style Noir AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Gotham Noir - The Man with the Lonely Eyes, DC Comics. 40s Noir AU of a comics canon.
- Five Meetings (Steps in the Fall and Rise to Grace), Good Omens. 40s Noir/50s Neo-Noir AU of a supernatural canon.
- Sweet the Sting, Labyrinth (1986). 20s Noir AU of a fairy tale canon.
- Guns and Glass Cases, Grimm's Fairy Tales/The Glass Coffin. Modern noir AU of a fairy tale canon.
3) Space Opera
- Genesis Apocalyptos, Good Omens/Abrahamic Myth. Sprawling supernatural space opera AU of a biblical/supernatural canon.
- Space Electric, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Space opera/cyberpunk/transhumanist AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Space Crazy, The A-Team. Space pirate AU of an action/adventure canon.
4) Cyberpunk
- Neon Angels, Dresden Files. Cyberpunk detective AU of an urban fantasy detective canon.
- Gods and Geists, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cyberpunk dystopian AU of a comics-based film canon.
5) Steampunk
- The Wind At Midnight, DC Comics. Steampunk/planetary romance AU of a comics canon.
- Order of the Shield: Engines of Light, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steampunk/Lovecraftian horror AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Ghosts of Weyland, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steampunk/Lovecraftian horror AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Svadilfari and the Towers of Asgard, Norse Mythology. Steampunk/fantasy AU of a mythology canon.
6) Dieselpunk
- Northern Babylon, Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit. Dieselpunk/Weird War AU of a high fantasy canon.
7) Fusion
- Cathedrals in Potassium and Water, Pacific Rim. Fusion with Inception.
- A Perfect Pair, Mary Poppins. Fusion with Doctor Who.
- Panzermensch, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fusion with His Dark Materials.
- And Yet Speak Louder, Sherlock Holmes (ACD). Fusion with His Dark Materials.
- Sarek and the Firebird, Star Trek: TOS. Fusion with His Dark Materials.
- See-Saw to Arkansas, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fusion with Wacky Races.
- Parables, Doctor Who. Fusion with Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
- Timely Interventions, Lord of the Rings. Fusion with Justice League (sort of, between this and generic superhero AU)
8) Supernatural
- Therianthropy 'verse, Star Trek: TOS. Supernatural/were-creature AU of space opera canon (keeping the space opera setting).
- Dappled Sunlight, Ouran High School Host Club. Supernatural/ghost story AU of a reverse harem high school canon.
- Fiercer and More Frail, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Soulbond AU of a comics-based film canon.
- In A Name, Inception. Soulbond AU of a sci-fi/heist canon.
- Gates of Horn or of Pearl, Inception. Death/Afterlife/Recursive Dream AU/Speculation on a sci-fi/heist canon.
- Blood, Dust and Steel, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Supernatural/Vampire AU of a comics-based film canon (keeping the comic style tech and setting).
- Beneath the Skin, Magnificent Seven (TV). Supernatural/Vampire AU of a western canon.
- Lightly Hold The Rein, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Supernatural/Vampire AU of a historical fantasy canon.
- Where The World Grows Thin, Person of Interest. Paranormal/were-creature/ghost AU of a sci-fi/vigilante/dystopian canon.
9) Canon Divergence
- All or Nothing, Once Upon A Time. Character choice divergence. If Cora hadn't chosen to remove her own heart, and chosen to love Rumple instead.
- Ginnungagap, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Future dystopia divergence. In a future where all is lost, a desperate future alliance of Tony, Loki and Jane send a golem through time to fix the past.
- The King's Roads, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (TV). Future post-apocalyptic divergence. England falls between worlds after the King's Roads are opened, and the survivors seek to hold armies of monsters at bay.
- Pale Queen, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hero-becomes-villain divergence. How Pepper Potts becomes a benevolent dictator.
- Ghelekabad Books, The Hobbit Movieverse. Altered-historical-event divergence. If Erebor had been recovered under Thrain.
- Reasons, Saiyuki. Altered-backstory-event divergence. If Cho Gonou had staggered to Goku's cage instead of being rescued by Gojyo.
- Changeling Child, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Altered-backstory-event divergence. If Thor had been the jotun instead of Loki.
- Precipice, Sherlock Holmes Downeyverse. Altered character interpretation divergence and/or hero-becomes-villain divergence. If John Watson had become a criminal after Afghanistan, and Holmes only belatedly found out.
- Quiet War, Highlander Series. Altered canon events divergence. If the Watchers had killed Duncan.
- Mutuality, Blake's 7. Altered canon events divergence. If Travis had survived Star Base One in Avon's company.
- Independence Day, DC Comics. Altered canon events divergence. If the White Martians had conquered Earth and Lex Luthor had been the last line of defense.
- Of Using and Being Used, Pirates of the Caribbean. Altered canon events divergence. If Norrington had been found in Tortuga by Annamaria after the loss of the Dauntless.
10) Canon AU
- And The Stars Softly Fell, Supernatural. Uses a canon alternate universe in the form of the End/Croatoan/2014 'Verse from SPN S5.
11) Horror
- Needful Things, Pacific Rim. Lovecraftian Horror AU of a sci-fi/monster movie canon.
- Eaters of Souls, Highlander Series. Lovecraftian Horror AU/Interpretation of an urban fantasy canon.
12) Historical
- Well Met By Moonlight, Person of Interest. Regency/Highwayman AU of a present-day sci-fi/vigilante/arguably dystopian canon.
- Champion, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Renaissance/Fantasy AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Casa Verde, Marvel Cinematic Universe. WWII AU/film fusion (with Casablanca) of a comics-based film canon.
- Hold the Candle Tightly, DC Comics. Victorian-set supernatural/ghost-story AU of a comics canon.
... So there's that. Heh.
1) Fantasy
- Bright Tethers Tear Us Down, Those Who Hunt The Night. High fantasy AU of a supernatural/urban fantasy/historical canon.
- Madman's Folly, Marvel Cinematic Universe. High fantasy/D&D style AU of a comics-based film canon.
- St Michael at the North Gate, Lewis. Urban fantasy AU of a police procedural canon.
- Fateforged, Remade, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Mythopoeia AU of a comics-based film canon.
- The Long Line of Locks, Marvel Cinematic Universe. High/futuristic fantasy AU of a comics-based film canon.
2) Noir
- Bright Lights and Cigarettes, Marvel Cinematic Universe. 40s Noir AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Dead Men's Shade, Those Who Hunt The Night. 40s Noir AU of a supernatural/urban fantasy/historical canon.
- Black & Gold - Prohibition AU, Marvel Cinematic Universe. 20s Prohibition-style Noir AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Gotham Noir - The Man with the Lonely Eyes, DC Comics. 40s Noir AU of a comics canon.
- Five Meetings (Steps in the Fall and Rise to Grace), Good Omens. 40s Noir/50s Neo-Noir AU of a supernatural canon.
- Sweet the Sting, Labyrinth (1986). 20s Noir AU of a fairy tale canon.
- Guns and Glass Cases, Grimm's Fairy Tales/The Glass Coffin. Modern noir AU of a fairy tale canon.
3) Space Opera
- Genesis Apocalyptos, Good Omens/Abrahamic Myth. Sprawling supernatural space opera AU of a biblical/supernatural canon.
- Space Electric, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Space opera/cyberpunk/transhumanist AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Space Crazy, The A-Team. Space pirate AU of an action/adventure canon.
4) Cyberpunk
- Neon Angels, Dresden Files. Cyberpunk detective AU of an urban fantasy detective canon.
- Gods and Geists, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cyberpunk dystopian AU of a comics-based film canon.
5) Steampunk
- The Wind At Midnight, DC Comics. Steampunk/planetary romance AU of a comics canon.
- Order of the Shield: Engines of Light, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steampunk/Lovecraftian horror AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Ghosts of Weyland, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steampunk/Lovecraftian horror AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Svadilfari and the Towers of Asgard, Norse Mythology. Steampunk/fantasy AU of a mythology canon.
6) Dieselpunk
- Northern Babylon, Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit. Dieselpunk/Weird War AU of a high fantasy canon.
7) Fusion
- Cathedrals in Potassium and Water, Pacific Rim. Fusion with Inception.
- A Perfect Pair, Mary Poppins. Fusion with Doctor Who.
- Panzermensch, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fusion with His Dark Materials.
- And Yet Speak Louder, Sherlock Holmes (ACD). Fusion with His Dark Materials.
- Sarek and the Firebird, Star Trek: TOS. Fusion with His Dark Materials.
- See-Saw to Arkansas, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fusion with Wacky Races.
- Parables, Doctor Who. Fusion with Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
- Timely Interventions, Lord of the Rings. Fusion with Justice League (sort of, between this and generic superhero AU)
8) Supernatural
- Therianthropy 'verse, Star Trek: TOS. Supernatural/were-creature AU of space opera canon (keeping the space opera setting).
- Dappled Sunlight, Ouran High School Host Club. Supernatural/ghost story AU of a reverse harem high school canon.
- Fiercer and More Frail, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Soulbond AU of a comics-based film canon.
- In A Name, Inception. Soulbond AU of a sci-fi/heist canon.
- Gates of Horn or of Pearl, Inception. Death/Afterlife/Recursive Dream AU/Speculation on a sci-fi/heist canon.
- Blood, Dust and Steel, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Supernatural/Vampire AU of a comics-based film canon (keeping the comic style tech and setting).
- Beneath the Skin, Magnificent Seven (TV). Supernatural/Vampire AU of a western canon.
- Lightly Hold The Rein, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Supernatural/Vampire AU of a historical fantasy canon.
- Where The World Grows Thin, Person of Interest. Paranormal/were-creature/ghost AU of a sci-fi/vigilante/dystopian canon.
9) Canon Divergence
- All or Nothing, Once Upon A Time. Character choice divergence. If Cora hadn't chosen to remove her own heart, and chosen to love Rumple instead.
- Ginnungagap, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Future dystopia divergence. In a future where all is lost, a desperate future alliance of Tony, Loki and Jane send a golem through time to fix the past.
- The King's Roads, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (TV). Future post-apocalyptic divergence. England falls between worlds after the King's Roads are opened, and the survivors seek to hold armies of monsters at bay.
- Pale Queen, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hero-becomes-villain divergence. How Pepper Potts becomes a benevolent dictator.
- Ghelekabad Books, The Hobbit Movieverse. Altered-historical-event divergence. If Erebor had been recovered under Thrain.
- Reasons, Saiyuki. Altered-backstory-event divergence. If Cho Gonou had staggered to Goku's cage instead of being rescued by Gojyo.
- Changeling Child, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Altered-backstory-event divergence. If Thor had been the jotun instead of Loki.
- Precipice, Sherlock Holmes Downeyverse. Altered character interpretation divergence and/or hero-becomes-villain divergence. If John Watson had become a criminal after Afghanistan, and Holmes only belatedly found out.
- Quiet War, Highlander Series. Altered canon events divergence. If the Watchers had killed Duncan.
- Mutuality, Blake's 7. Altered canon events divergence. If Travis had survived Star Base One in Avon's company.
- Independence Day, DC Comics. Altered canon events divergence. If the White Martians had conquered Earth and Lex Luthor had been the last line of defense.
- Of Using and Being Used, Pirates of the Caribbean. Altered canon events divergence. If Norrington had been found in Tortuga by Annamaria after the loss of the Dauntless.
10) Canon AU
- And The Stars Softly Fell, Supernatural. Uses a canon alternate universe in the form of the End/Croatoan/2014 'Verse from SPN S5.
11) Horror
- Needful Things, Pacific Rim. Lovecraftian Horror AU of a sci-fi/monster movie canon.
- Eaters of Souls, Highlander Series. Lovecraftian Horror AU/Interpretation of an urban fantasy canon.
12) Historical
- Well Met By Moonlight, Person of Interest. Regency/Highwayman AU of a present-day sci-fi/vigilante/arguably dystopian canon.
- Champion, Marvel Cinematic Universe. Renaissance/Fantasy AU of a comics-based film canon.
- Casa Verde, Marvel Cinematic Universe. WWII AU/film fusion (with Casablanca) of a comics-based film canon.
- Hold the Candle Tightly, DC Comics. Victorian-set supernatural/ghost-story AU of a comics canon.
... So there's that. Heh.
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