But my first thought when I saw this was “Wait, there's a fanfic for that already!” (And looking at the replies to David's post, I'm delighted to see a lot of people had the same thought 😄)
It's one of the most hilarious and unhinged fics I have ever read, and it features lots of adorable – and suitably silly – art as well!
“Fringe Benefits” by ShieldMaidenOfMithrilHall and Baby_kraken (rated Teen & Up): https://archiveofourown.org/works/67955006
"Your Love Made Me Human" by caladria and hideplueshi:
A lovely Bicentennial Man AU. Ed is a lawyer that decides to help a robot called Stede to become free.
If you haven't watched the film/read the originals, be aware that the ending will be sad or, at least, bittersweet for most of you. (It is for me too 😢)
https://archiveofourown.org/works/60020635/chapters/153136267
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@IneffableMenace @redwrensailing I'm finally, *finally* reading Sunlight in the Midnight (well, listening to the podfic) and I'm only two chapters in, but wow, I'm already so invested. The yearning is so strong already! I just want to give them both the biggest hug 
And the prose is gorgeous!
Here's the podfic link in case you want to do another re-read, via your ears 😄
https://archiveofourown.org/works/56861224
"it could be for love" by mediocrepirate: Stede's father is forcing him to marry a second time. His friends come up with a solution: marry someone else first!
The first 3 chapters cover how Stede meets Ed and they get engaged, so you can read them now. No cliffhangers!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/55753783/chapters/141536164
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"assorted dog jobs extended universe" by
offsammich: very sweet ongoing series with lots of dogs. Ed's a pet photographer, and Stede has one Instagram account, ten dogs and even more ideas for photos.
The first part is complete, so you can start there!
"Everything Changed When The British Empire Attacked" by @fyre : I love Fyre's fics, so I could have added any WIP to this list, but for some reason this is the one I'm the most curious about. It's an AU inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender, and it fits so well! I'm looking forward to whatever happens next!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/47223415/chapters/118986775
"The Crew Dines Out" by wellwhiskey: this post-season-1 fic based on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia never fails to make me laugh.
I'm really looking forward to chapter 2, but chapter 1 can be read as a standalone!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/45603109/chapters/114751705
By the way, there's a hilarious cinematic based on this fanfic here:
https://youtu.be/a6-b47BZZk4
"Temptation 'Verse" by Shearwater: Of course I have to start with this ongoing series because it's a work of art. Ed is a very famous artist and Stede is a new bookseller who doesn't know who Ed is. They meet at the British Library, and Ed needs to find this man he's been sketching who's left behind a note like a glass slipper.
This fic feels like reading a painting, if that makes any sense.
https://archiveofourown.org/series/3270133
I already have an #OFMDFicRec thread with finished AUs I recommend, but I'd like to share unfinished/ongoing fics as well.
Let's leave some kudos and comments so the authors know how much we love them and their stories.
And remember to subscribe on AO3 if you want to be notified when the fic updates! 💙
As always, I welcome recs and suggestions based on these ones!!
"Prove It" by KnivesInFeet:
A delicious Great British Bake Off AU.
Ed and Stede are fellow contestants, and Ed shouldn't be falling in love with the married guy who's becoming his best friend.
Izzy as the grumpy teenager is a stroke of genius.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/58528840/chapters/149107627
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