🏷️ Modern AU
37 entries tagged with this trope
Big Dick, Come Quick
MochiMinWriting · 2020
Muggle AU where Harry and Draco match on a dating app without realizing who the other is. The reveal is comedy gold. Short, filthy, and absolutely delightful.
Text Talk
merlywhirls · 2014
Muggle AU told entirely through texts, emails, and social media posts. Sirius accidentally texts Remus instead of James. The format is addictive and the humor is top-tier.
The Force Bond
KyloTrashForever · 2019
Modern AU. Ben is Rey's nightmare neighbor. They can hear everything through the thin walls. EVERYTHING. The tension escalates from fury to something else entirely.
The Thing About Beaches
MidnightSuburbia · 2020
Modern AU. Katara and Zuko are both lifeguards at Ember Island Beach. They hate each other. The beach has other plans. Light, fun, and perfect summer reading.
The Diplomat's Son
StormFireGirl · 2018
Mortal AU. Percy is the son of a diplomat. Annabeth is a scholarship student at his elite school. Class warfare meets Greek-mythology-level drama.
Every Day I Write the Book
etymologyplayground · 2019
Modern AU. Wei Wuxian is a creative writing student. Lan Wangji is his stoic TA. The UST during office hours is unbearable. MDZS fans who haven't read this: what are you doing?
The Ordeal of Being Known
louisfake · 2021
Modern AU. Remus is a teaching assistant. Sirius is running from his family. They find each other in a London that feels real. The therapy rep is phenomenal.
Text Talk
merlywhirls · 2014
Remus and Sirius meet via wrong number text. The entire fic is texts, social media posts, and group chats. Peak comfort reading. The group chat dynamics are everything.
The Proposal
Reylocalligraphy · 2019
Based on the movie. Rey is Ben's assistant. He needs a fake fiancée to avoid deportation. She has conditions. The Reylo fake-dating AU that launched a subgenre.
Atomic Number
MissCoppelia · 2018
Professor Ben Solo. PhD student Rey. Academic rivals who can't stay away from each other. If The Love Hypothesis had stayed as Reylo fic, this is what it would have been.
i'll walk you home (take the long way)
araephiale · 2020
Modern AU. Zuko walks Katara home from campus every night. They're definitely just friends. The mutual pining is tooth-rottingly sweet.
Salty Sweet
Jayssica · 2020
College AU. Annabeth is the serious architecture student. Percy is the laid-back surfer in her study group. Their dynamic translates perfectly to a modern setting.
every time we touch (i get this feeling)
coyotehusk · 2020
Modern college AU. Wei Wuxian keeps accidentally touching Lan Wangji, who has a strict personal space rule. Except he doesn't seem to mind when it's Wei Wuxian. Fluff perfection.
Move A Mountain
ZainClaw · 2012
Stiles signs up for a werewolf dating website as a joke. He matches with a guy named Miguel. It's Derek. Obviously. The online-to-IRL pipeline hits different with supernatural creatures.
Text Talk
merlywhirls · 2014
Modern AU where Sirius and Remus meet via wrong number texts. The banter is immaculate. The group chat dynamics are hilarious. THE texting fic.
The Proposal
Huttslayer · 2018
Based on the Sandra Bullock movie. Rey's boss Kylo needs a fake fiancée to avoid deportation. She hates him. Obviously. The modern AU that converts non-Reylo readers.
Velaris Nights
stardust_lace · 2021
Modern AU where Feyre is an artist and Rhysand owns a bar in Velaris (now a city neighborhood). All the ACOTAR characters in a contemporary setting. Pure comfort reading.
Move a Mountain
ZainClaw · 2012
Stiles and Derek meet online and become friends. Neither knows who the other really is. When they meet in person... it's complicated. A Sterek classic.
Text Talk
merlywhirls · 2014
Modern AU told entirely through texts, group chats, and social media posts. Remus and Sirius start texting by accident. It's funny, sweet, and somehow incredibly moving.
Puppy Love
hollybu · 2021
Modern AU where Remus is a vet and Sirius keeps bringing in his disaster dog. It's fluffy (literally), it's charming, and Sirius's golden retriever energy is at maximum.
A Proposal by Candlelight
Ariel_Sojourner · 2018
Modern AU where Rey needs a date for a wedding and Ben Solo reluctantly agrees. He's tall, grumpy, and absolutely terrible at pretending he doesn't care. Fluffy perfection.
Waste the Night
Reylocalligraphy · 2017
A one-night stand leads to an unexpected pregnancy. Ben and Rey navigate co-parenting, unresolved feelings, and the messiness of real life. Achingly realistic modern AU.
The Care and Feeding of Your Supersoldier
DSJSportsman · 2019
Post-recovery domestic Stucky. Bucky cooks. Steve draws. Sam judges them both. Pure comfort fic about two old soldiers learning to live softly.
The Crows Job
thunderstorms_and_stars · 2019
Modern AU where the Crows run heists in New York City. Kaz in a three-piece suit. Inej scaling skyscrapers. The found family energy translates perfectly to the modern world.
Text Talk
merlywhirls · 2014
Sirius texts the wrong number. It's Remus. Modern AU Wolfstar told entirely through texts, group chats, and social media. Funny, warm, and surprisingly emotional.
The Proposal
ReyloWrites · 2019
The Proposal movie AU. Ben is Rey's nightmare boss. He needs a fake fiancée to avoid deportation. She needs a promotion. You know exactly where this is going and you'll love every second.
Atomic Blonde
Ariel_Sojourner · 2018
Cold War spy AU. Rey is MI6. Kylo is CIA. Their mission puts them on the same side but trusting each other could get them killed. The tension — professional and personal — is extraordinary.
Soft Spot
sideffects · 2017
Bucky is a barista. Steve is an art student who keeps coming in. Modern AU coffee shop Stucky with all the warm, fuzzy pining you could want.
The Thing About Butterflies
BurntBreadandKisses · 2021
Modern college AU. Katara and Zuko are forced to work together on a project. He's broody, she's fiery, and the chemistry is combustible. Delightful modern Zutara.
Somebody to You
writergirl8 · 2014
College AU where Percy and Annabeth are best friends pretending they're not in love with each other. Everyone can see it except them. The mutual pining is chef's kiss.
Text Talk
merlywhirls · 2014
Modern AU. Sirius texts a wrong number. It's Remus. They fall in love through texts before meeting. Funny and sweet.
Punk Rock Is Dead (And So Am I)
birdsofshore · 2016
Modern AU. Sirius is in a punk band. Remus is the quiet bookworm who moves in next door. Music and miscommunication.
Reprise
Acourtofcoffeeandtea · 2019
Modern AU. Ben is a classical pianist. Rey is a street musician. Music brings them together. Trauma keeps them apart.
The Roommate Agreement
ERamos9696 · 2018
Modern AU. Ben and Rey become roommates. He's a grump. She's chaotic sunshine. The apartment gets smaller every chapter.
Soft Spot
Dontcallmebree · 2018
Modern AU. Steve draws in a coffee shop. Bucky is the barista. It's wholesome and warm.
Architect of Your Heart
seaweedbraens · 2019
Modern AU. Annabeth needs a fake boyfriend for family events. Percy is willing. They're the last to know they're not faking.
Hands That Hold
velvet_writings · 2021
Modern AU. Kaz and Inej at university. She's patient. He's terrified. Every scene with their hands will end you.