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Joined 04-16-13, id: 4669762, Profile Updated: 08-18-16
Author has written 5 stories for Mass Effect, and 100.

UPDATE 8/18/2016: Sorry for my absence everyone! Just wanted to let those of you who check my profile and follow Roses that a new chapter will be posted tomorrow! I hope its worth the wait, it is one of my favorites that I have written for this series. Thanks again for all your support!


Hey all, I'm Coltsbro. I haven't written in a long time, but it had always a hobby of mine when I was younger. Reading certain fanfics on this site has pushed me to take up writing again. I enjoy video games, movies, tv shows, you name it. I also have found I have a very strong addiction to a good story. If my interest gets piqued reading a story, good luck getting me to put it down. I've spent 3 days straight doing nothing, just reading up on stories/fanfics, because I can't stop reading because I need more. It's kind of a problem. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy my work and stick with me, and I'll try to reward you with updating as frequently as I can. I'm always open to feedback, so feel free to leave reviews on my story and let me know what's working, what's not, or just general suggestions!

I tend to specialize in plot-lines. They have always intrigued me, and my imagination never ceases to come up with crazy stories and plots. I tend to think of something that I could use as a driving force or an interesting journey in a story, and obsess over how to make it happen and not tip the reader off. I also play very loose with canon in my stories. I feel if people wanted the canon and everything from the game, they would go play/watch it. If they are here, reading, they are looking for something different. Someone else's take on the universe and originality, which is what I try to bring to the table. This may work for some, and not for others, but I cannot please everyone. I will promise that I try and make everything as realistic as possible, and try to stick somewhat to the canon.


Current Fanfics:

Roses - A story for The 100 that follows Clarke Griffin post Season 2 as she deals with her own grief over what she's done since landing on Earth, and trying to heal and move forward towards peace.

Completed Fanfics:

-A Toyed Heart: A drama fic involving Miranda, Liara, and Shepard. Shepard returns from the dead, but Liara was not quite ready to let her back in all the way. This delves more into how people react and their personal feelings, an attempt to get into the minds of characters in difficult situations.

Abandoned Fanfics:

-Awakening: A drama and romance story following Commander Shepard. It contains some small AU elements and tons of OC, including a completely OC character that the readers will follow from his birth to his death. It is the first in a planned trilogy, and follows Shepard's journey in defeating Saren.

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Ghost, Ghost, I Know You Live Within Me by theherocomplex reviews
For Shepard, death is just another technicality (AU, Shakarian). No longer updated.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Supernatural - Chapters: 49 - Words: 233,862 - Reviews: 742 - Favs: 526 - Follows: 595 - Updated: 1/26/2018 - Published: 6/10/2013 - [J. Garson, Garrus V.] Miranda L.
War of the Heart by DragonsWillFly reviews
Liara has had to make a lot of choices since the destruction of the Normandy. But none of them effect her as much as the war that rages on in her very soul. Liara/Femshep pairing. Rated T for now may move to M in later chapters.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 25 - Words: 57,052 - Reviews: 56 - Favs: 45 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 1/6/2017 - Published: 6/27/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Architect of Fate by OriginalAlcy reviews
Victory over the Reapers was achieved only at a steep galactic and personal cost – billions are dead and the galaxy hovers on the verge of anarchy. Scarred and changed by her actions, Evan Shepard risks losing everything she loves in the brutal struggle for peace. The continuation of the ME universe created in Catalyst of Fate. FemShep/Liara; Ashley/Miranda.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 47 - Words: 371,818 - Reviews: 833 - Favs: 356 - Follows: 497 - Updated: 10/23/2016 - Published: 7/15/2013 - [Liara T'Soni, Shepard] [Ashley W., Miranda L.] - Complete
Growing Pains by SiwaPyra reviews
An AU in the ME-universe, Teenage Shepard leaves Earth for another planet to attend school at the Normandy Academy. After one of the hardest years of her life, she is ready to hopefully take new steps towards a better future. A story of her life after the shock of loss and the discovery of new friends... and love? (Eventual FShep/Liara)
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 56 - Words: 245,172 - Reviews: 774 - Favs: 263 - Follows: 369 - Updated: 6/4/2016 - Published: 4/12/2013 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni
Mass Effect: Seeds of Fate by Alversia reviews
Be the first human spectre, stop an ancient evil...no pressure right? This is my interpretation of the Mass Effect, following Commander Lauren Shepard as she takes the first steps on a long journey. Some things will be familiar and some will not. Hopefully, it all combines into a good read.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 72 - Words: 197,348 - Reviews: 91 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 98 - Updated: 9/27/2015 - Published: 6/14/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Yalla Tnam by owelpost reviews
AU: Shepard rescues a child from the reaper ravaged base in Vancouver. She manages to safely reach the Normandy, but is forced to leave a man behind. All she knows is that she would much rather have Anderson aboard than a dirty, snot-nosed, frightened miniature human. The problem is that the kid is the only one on the ship that unconditionally loves her. Eventual Shep\Liara pairing
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 6 - Words: 8,237 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 119 - Updated: 11/7/2014 - Published: 8/1/2013 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni, Kaidan A., James V.
Of Sheep and Battle Chicken by LogicalPremise reviews
My AU retelling of ME1 in a darker, sinister universe. Much darker and more realistic views of the SA and the Citadel Council, a more dangerous, involved Cerberus, and a more conflicted Saren and Benezia. Changes much of the ME1 dynamic to remove plot holes with more focus on politics, military strategy, and space combat. Pairing is FShep/Liara. Rewritten through Chapter 65 so far.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Angst - Chapters: 123 - Words: 745,723 - Reviews: 1540 - Favs: 1,352 - Follows: 999 - Updated: 9/22/2014 - Published: 4/13/2012 - [Shepard, Liara T'Soni] Garrus V., Illusive Man - Complete
The Shepherdess and the Questing Beast by PMC65 reviews
The second installment of E.W. Shepard and Liara T'Soni's Story that includes the two finally meeting, Shepard becoming a SpecTRe, the hunt for Saren Arterius and the destruction of the Normandy. This is a blend of ME1 and AU ... Please be advised, as with A Thessian's Whisper, there are dark elements in this story as well as humor. Rated M for mature themes.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 117 - Words: 505,512 - Reviews: 1625 - Favs: 494 - Follows: 563 - Updated: 9/21/2014 - Published: 1/5/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni
Glacial Fire by owelpost reviews
Shepard is icily unsympathetic. Liara has reached the point of combustion. An unassuming communications specialist finds herself caught in the cross-fire. As a result of a twisted dance, they reduce one another to fragments. This story is a darker examination of the characters taking place during the events of ME3.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 54 - Words: 90,274 - Reviews: 637 - Favs: 258 - Follows: 310 - Updated: 5/23/2014 - Published: 6/24/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni, Samantha T. - Complete
Losing What We Never Had by elmjuniper reviews
After 2,5 years while recovering from her death and racing against time to gather a group of deadly companions Rue finds herself torn between the two women she loves. A choice has to be made, but who will it be? FEMSLASH Shepard/Liara, Shepard/Miranda PT.1 of RuRi stories
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 100,452 - Reviews: 251 - Favs: 211 - Follows: 218 - Updated: 1/15/2014 - Published: 11/30/2010 - [J. Garson, Miranda L.] Liara T'Soni - Complete
One More Story by cassie.hack reviews
What happens if, instead of joining the Alliance, Shepard had become an assassin who stumbles across an asari dancer named Liara during one of her contracts? Slight AU, but will include familiar faces along the way...
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 36,873 - Reviews: 142 - Favs: 96 - Follows: 191 - Updated: 1/7/2014 - Published: 1/22/2013 - Liara T'Soni, J. Garson
Feathers by thedeadflag reviews
A weary marine gets pulled into a covert assignment by an old contact. A single explosion changes the course of her life, sending her racing through space to combat a threat to all galactic civilization. The Mass Effect Arc of A. Shepard. Sequel to Flotsam ON HIATUS as of 03/03/14: See profile for details
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 36 - Words: 315,979 - Reviews: 470 - Favs: 133 - Follows: 185 - Updated: 11/17/2013 - Published: 9/14/2012 - [J. Garson, Liara T'Soni]
Dark Energy AU: Best Left Said by Melaradark reviews
An AU based on my DE series. What if Del Shepard's past had been different? What if she were the one who was the shy scientist...and Liara was the hardened commando? How would it change them, and would the love that so defined them in DE blossom once again? Old characters and new ones follow a story that is *NOT* ME or DE canon. Enjoy!
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 49 - Words: 188,796 - Reviews: 506 - Favs: 479 - Follows: 409 - Updated: 10/20/2013 - Published: 3/13/2013 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Without an End by Bebus reviews
Most people say heroes fight for others. But against a threat like the Reapers, everybody needs a reason of their own, however selfish it is. One hero fights on the battlefield with guns, bullets and soldiers, the other from the shadows with knowledge, lies and power. Together, they must force an unwilling galaxy to prepare for the Reapers.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 44 - Words: 236,541 - Reviews: 599 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 210 - Updated: 10/20/2013 - Published: 10/22/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni
Billet on the Anvil by KellyShepard087 reviews
All legends have a beginning, this is where the toughest hero is created. Follows Kelly Shepard through her roots and her struggles in Mass Effect 1. First in the 'Life and Love Go On' trilogy.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 59 - Words: 99,689 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 10/4/2013 - Published: 6/16/2012 - Liara T'Soni, Shepard - Complete
No Impact, No Idea by OriginalAlcy reviews
It's no good being able to drill someone from a hundred metres if you can't pull the damn trigger. A certain ex-Cerberus Operative is playing games with Ashley Williams and it's the one battle the marine isn't equipped to fight. An expansion of the Miranda/Ashley romance in Catalyst of Fate.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 8 - Words: 33,025 - Reviews: 83 - Favs: 111 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 9/13/2013 - Published: 8/5/2013 - [Ashley W., Miranda L.] - Complete
ME3: Blue Grit by BA Tanglepaw reviews
Summary: Liara's experiences while Shepard is making the final run and after. Contains spoilers for ME3. Disclaimer: Bioware owns all the rights. I'm only here for the adventure! (OK - and the romance.)
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 10 - Words: 25,223 - Reviews: 61 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 43 - Updated: 9/2/2013 - Published: 8/10/2013 - [Liara T'Soni, J. Garson] Dr. Chakwas, James V. - Complete
Catalyst of Fate by OriginalAlcy reviews
Commander Evangeline Shepard never asked to be brought back from the dead and she sure as hell didn't ask for the job of taking on the Reapers. The one thing she has asked for, she can't have. Mass Effect 3 redux with reflections on ME2. FemShep/Liara
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 36 - Words: 268,535 - Reviews: 316 - Favs: 401 - Follows: 330 - Updated: 7/11/2013 - Published: 3/18/2012 - [Liara T'Soni, Shepard] - Complete
Dreams Realized by Ellwyndara reviews
Elly Shepard and Liara T'Soni have four kids. This story covers family life, an Ardat-Yakshi mystery and a galaxy wide virus. It contains OCs such as Arelia, Valya, Dara and Mark, as well as other BioWare characters Aethyta and Ashley Williams to name a few. This story is a continuation of New Dreams Imagined.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 52 - Words: 197,412 - Reviews: 333 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 83 - Updated: 6/30/2013 - Published: 2/26/2013 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Uncommon Bonds by Tayg reviews
AU/Rated M/ FemShep-Liara. Follow the story of a young mercenary hired to protect the daughter of an Asari Matriarch while falling in love and dealing with their pasts. Will not follow standard ME storylines. Romance/Comfort/Angst/Fluff
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 44 - Words: 163,315 - Reviews: 1044 - Favs: 645 - Follows: 751 - Updated: 4/1/2013 - Published: 6/4/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni
Caduceus by Bladhaire reviews
Set several centuries after the events of ME3, Caduceus will follow the adventures of Liara through life, love and all things Prothean. More details in the A/N. Rated M for safety, will contain some violence and a bit of mild romance too.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 13 - Words: 38,795 - Reviews: 58 - Favs: 71 - Follows: 105 - Updated: 3/9/2013 - Published: 1/29/2012 - Liara T'Soni
Dark Energy 4: Aftermath by Melaradark reviews
Covering my version of events for roughly two centuries following the War. The Reapers have been defeated, and a wounded galaxy rebuilds.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Family - Chapters: 29 - Words: 112,831 - Reviews: 484 - Favs: 368 - Follows: 218 - Updated: 3/9/2013 - Published: 12/4/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Rising from the Ashes by Elizabeth Carter reviews
Book one: Sovereign is dead, the Citadel is in ruins and so are many lives. Before the Spectre finds away to stop the Reapers: the phoenix must once more fly. Will Shepard rise from the ashes or fall into the depths of the abyss? A looming darkness hunts the void of Space. note: Fem-Shepard/Liara retelling of ME2. (very AU beginning that will merge with many cannon elements)
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 50 - Words: 461,191 - Reviews: 599 - Favs: 847 - Follows: 565 - Updated: 2/24/2013 - Published: 6/21/2008 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Dark Energy 3: End of Days by Melaradark reviews
The third in the Dark Energy Series. Covering the events of ME3 w/alternate 'fix-it' ending, follow renegade Del Shepard as she struggles to unite a galaxy...and stop a threat greater than anyone has ever before known. Rated M for language, violence.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 85 - Words: 393,423 - Reviews: 1561 - Favs: 563 - Follows: 336 - Updated: 12/1/2012 - Published: 5/7/2012 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Dark Energy 2: Trail of Shadows by Melaradark reviews
The second installment of the Dark Energy trilogy. Follow the continuing tale of renegade Del Shepard through the events of the second game as she comes to grips with dying, living, and saving the galaxy, all over again.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 72 - Words: 398,417 - Reviews: 881 - Favs: 604 - Follows: 277 - Updated: 5/6/2012 - Published: 12/22/2011 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
Dark Energy by Melaradark reviews
Following a unique Renegade Shepard's story through all three games.Shepard is a real person, with real traumas...this is a side of her you have never seen. Will feature a Liara/FemShep romance.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 21 - Words: 178,559 - Reviews: 277 - Favs: 811 - Follows: 317 - Updated: 12/21/2011 - Published: 10/28/2011 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
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Roses reviews
The Mountain Men have fallen and now conflict between Clans brew in secret. Clarke has abandoned her people and now must face the realities of what she's done. Will the world allow her to disappear, or will the whispers of war bring her back to the spotlight? Sides will be chosen and promises will be made, but one thing is for certain: there are no good guys anymore.
100 - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 27 - Words: 104,224 - Reviews: 59 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 228 - Updated: 3/23/2018 - Published: 1/18/2016 - [Clarke G., Lexa] Raven R.
Roses: The Deleted Scenes reviews
This will be a collection of scenes from Roses that didn't quite make the chopping floor. Either the story went in a different direction, I decided to not use the scene, or I was convinced to not use them. Each scene will have a bit of context (if needed) at the beginning of the chapter. Enjoy!
100 - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,475 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 6/13/2016 - Clarke G., Raven R., Lexa
Awakening reviews
Commander Zoe Shepard has had a rough life full of sorrows and hardships. It has made her cold to the world, and to herself. A galaxy is at risk, and she must battle through lies, secrecy, and betrayals to come out alive. Contains AU elements/OC Characters/non-canon missions. There is a 6 chapter prelude before getting to the main story. FemShep/Liara.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 43 - Words: 174,100 - Reviews: 106 - Favs: 41 - Follows: 77 - Updated: 5/27/2015 - Published: 4/18/2013 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni
Giving In reviews
Commander Shepard found herself immediately attracted to Kaidan Alenko when they first met when assigned to the Normandy. However, the introduction of a new crew member has her doubting herself and what she wants. What will she do? Stay loyal, or explore new options?
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,590 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 7 - Published: 2/13/2014 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni - Complete
A Toyed Heart reviews
Love, one of the most powerful emotions someone is capable of feeling. An emotion so powerful, it overcomes any logic or reason. However, what happens when the life you thought you had is swept out from under you? A story of love, betrayal, jealousy, and hatred. FemShep/Liara, FemShep/Miranda.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 29,309 - Reviews: 63 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 35 - Updated: 10/15/2013 - Published: 8/6/2013 - J. Garson, Liara T'Soni, Miranda L. - Complete