She had helped those trapped, rescued those from the hands of the walkers- and in return she was robbed, beaten, and fucking stabbed for all her efforts. She finds ease in the life of the Dixon's and not having to care for them, or them for her. Who knows how long that will last. Authors Warning: No damsel in distress to find here. If you like that kind of thing- steer clear.

Charlotte Devlin was a shy, timid, average girl. When she receives her letter from Hogwarts she is catapulted into a world where a war rages between good and evil. There will be humor, action-adventure, romance, and tragedy as a young girl blossoms to become who she was meant to be in defense of those she loves. Rating will change as they grow older. Marauder era.

AU. Eight years before sovereign and during the first contact war, Corporal Shepard was 18 years old and fresh out of basic. When her ship is shot down over an unknown planet, she is forced to survive and adapt. Many surprises and revelations await her as she is conditioned into the Commander Shepard we all know and love. Garrus/Femshep. Rated T for now.

Once a frail, fearful woman- Charlene has become fierce and ruthless. She stumbles upon the group of survivors in Georgia and together they fight the apocalypse side by side as she strives for their loyalty and respect in this brand new horrifying world. Rated M. Daryl/OC.

Orphaned at a young age, Shepard lived her life on the streets, ran with a gang- all until the day the police came. She found herself alone. Unwanted. Unloved. She then finds herself in the arms of an angel that saves her, comforts her- only then did she truly begin to live. Rated T for mild violence.

AU. Shepard and Vakarian were sworn enemies. Then, she saves his life in a meeting with a Thresher Maw and changes everything. Rated M for language and adult themes. Garrus/Femshep.

Garrus decides to have a little fun with Shepard, much to her displeasure. A different take on their romance. Rated M for language and minor adult themes.

When Shepard said goodbye to her crew mates just before the final battle, Javik- The Prothean gave her his memory shard. He told her to leave behind her memories for a new cycle to discover. With the Reaper threat gone, Garrus sets out to find his love's memory shard, to relive her last moments with her and give her the proper goodbye. Rated T. Garrus/Femshep

They gave their lives for his survival, the greatest sniper the Marine Corps had ever seen. Yet as the words of the Marines rung through his mind, 'There is no man left behind'...he realized he had left everyone behind. Rated M for language and gore.

HOUSTON!" "MAYDAY, MAYDAY!" "HOUSTON WE ARE GOING DOWN!" The battle to save all of humanity was so much more than that...It was the distance humans would go for love and friendships, for life...It was the high note of the history of mankind.