Wheel Spin for a Random AU
The AU Generator Wheel picks random Alternate Universe settings for your fanfiction, original stories, and roleplay scenarios. From cozy Coffee Shop AUs to intense Zombie Apocalypses, spin to discover your next creative setting.
How the AU Generator Works
- Spin: Click or tap to get a random AU
- Land: Discover your alternate universe setting
- Adapt: Place your characters into this new scenario
- Create: Write, draw, or roleplay in this AU
What AUs Are on the Wheel?
Classic AUs: Coffee Shop, High School, College, Roommates, Neighbors
Romance AUs: Soulmate, Fake Dating, Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Arranged Marriage
Fantasy AUs: Royalty, Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Vampire, Werewolf, Mermaid, Angel/Demon
Sci-Fi AUs: Space, Cyberpunk, Time Travel, Robot
Drama AUs: Zombie Apocalypse, Spy, Mafia, Prison, Survival
Unique AUs: Band, Flower Shop, Bookstore, Tattoo Artist, Pirate, Circus, Summer Camp, Road Trip
What Can You Use the AU Generator For?
Fanfiction Writing
Take characters from any fandom and reimagine them in a completely different setting. How would Harry Potter characters act in a Coffee Shop AU? What about Attack on Titan as a High School AU?
Roleplay Scenarios
Setting up a new roleplay? Spin the wheel to pick the AU before building out characters and storylines.
Art Challenges
Draw your favorite characters in an alternate setting. A soulmate AU piece showing matching marks, or a pirate AU with everyone in nautical outfits.
Writing Prompts
Beat writer’s block by combining any random AU with your existing characters. The constraint of a specific setting sparks creativity.
Fandom Events
Fan weeks and ship weeks often feature AU days. Use the wheel to decide which AU prompt to create content for.
Crossover Ideas
Spin for an AU, then place characters from different fandoms together in that setting. Unexpected crossovers in specific AUs can be gold.
FAQs About the AU Generator
What does AU mean?
AU stands for Alternate Universe. It’s a type of fanwork where characters are placed in a different setting or circumstances than their original source material.
What’s a Soulmate AU?
Soulmate AUs typically involve some mechanism showing destined romantic connectionsâmatching marks, red strings of fate, seeing color when meeting your soulmate, etc.
Can I combine AUs?
Absolutely! A “Coffee Shop Soulmate AU” or “Space Pirate AU” combines elements from multiple settings for unique scenarios.
Are these all the AU types?
These are popular tropes, but fans create new AU concepts constantly. Feel free to invent your own variations.
What makes a good AU?
The best AUs maintain character essence while exploring how different circumstances change their dynamics, relationships, and growth.
Is it free?
Completely free. No sign-ups, no limits, no ads.