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Author has written 3 stories for Mass Effect.

Who am I?

Just a guy who likes stories.

Why am I here?

After finishing the mass effect trilogy, I decided that while I didn't hate the endings (except for synthesis), they left a lot open, even with the extended cut. I figure that this is intentional, if somewhat poorly executed. In a series based on player choices, why shouldn't one be able to make their own epilogue? I figured this would be the best place to find them, and found quite a few that I liked. Many of them are still in progress, so I made an account to more easily keep track of them and provide feedback.

What am I writing?

I am working on a post-control ending story, Soul of the Machine. Without spoiling anything, it will involve old enemies and Shepard struggling to stay human and sane. (Though he will NOT be indoctrinated on any level.) I have experience writing fiction, but this is the first thing I've written using a setting or characters that are not my own, and the first one to include a romantic relationship, so any advice you have would be appreciated.

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Familial Ties by Wolfie393 reviews
John Shepard works in C-Sec with Garrus, but he also has a sister, Commander Jane Shepard. Garrus never even knew John had a sister. How will things change when they both join her in her fight against Saren? Starts in ME1 with plans to continue beyond. Strong base around Shepard (F) x Garrus, but will also include Shepard (M) x Tali.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 58 - Words: 367,762 - Reviews: 476 - Favs: 651 - Follows: 873 - Updated: 11/29/2019 - Published: 6/28/2013 - J. Garson, Garrus V., Tali'Zorah, Shepard
Alliance Personnel File: LCDR SHEPARD, J by FluffyCannibal reviews
Shepard survived the Crucible. These are the Alliance files charting his time spent recovering in hospital. COMEDY, not to be taken too seriously. **WARNING** Shepard has hacked my account and is replying to all reviews. Proceed with caution.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 26 - Words: 18,515 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 264 - Follows: 247 - Updated: 3/31/2017 - Published: 5/30/2013 - Admiral Hackett, Shepard
Observations by Crystal Jaganshi reviews
Primarch Adrien Victus makes some observations about the Commander and his subordinate, Vakarian, during his time aboard the Normandy.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 21,052 - Reviews: 187 - Favs: 317 - Follows: 355 - Updated: 3/20/2017 - Published: 9/18/2014 - [J. Garson, Garrus V.] Primarch Adrien Victus
Scattering Grief by thievinghippo reviews
It is said one joy can scatter one hundred griefs. But after the destruction of the Reapers, there is hardly time for either as a new threat emerges, determined to make Shepard realize how much death a person can take.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 25 - Words: 105,988 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 1/9/2017 - Published: 11/4/2013 - J. Garson, Garrus V.
Razor's Edge: Requiem by Tairis Deamhan reviews
John Shepard has only one truth left. That the cycle must be broken no matter the cost. The price will be more than anyone should have to bear but the prize is the future, for those he cares for and for all life in the galaxy.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 43 - Words: 419,528 - Reviews: 1353 - Favs: 1,195 - Follows: 1,042 - Updated: 11/16/2016 - Published: 3/23/2012 - Garrus V., Tali'Zorah, Kasumi G., Shepard - Complete
Ignominy in Effect by LegionN7 reviews
A collection of ignominious ends for the hero of our favorite video game series. Read, laugh, review! Now taking requests/suggestions.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 49 - Words: 8,069 - Reviews: 311 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 1/31/2016 - Published: 10/15/2012 - Shepard
Masks by thievinghippo reviews
The Judgment changed them both. Now Blackwall and the Inquisitor must work their way through shattered pedestals to find a foundation on which to build.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 21,591 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 12/2/2015 - Published: 11/2/2015 - Complete
Explanations by Xenopsyche reviews
Hannah Shepard finally gets the chance to talk to her errant son after he disappeared for two years and she's more than a little confused about the rumours she's been hearing. And why does she have to keep an open mind about someone he's bringing along? Updated version posted: 14/11/2015
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,543 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 202 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 11/15/2015 - Published: 11/13/2013 - [Shepard, Tali'Zorah] Garrus V., Hannah S. - Complete
Qunari Threats & Flirting by Infinite Carnage reviews
Varric's history with Qunari has always been shaky at best, but now he finds himself being threatened by his new leader... or is she flirting with him? Follow our loveable Dwarf as he either ends up at the end of the Inquisitor's blade, or in her bed.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 32,732 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 79 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 9/8/2015 - Published: 1/8/2015 - [Varric T., Adaar] Hawke, Cassandra P.
Negotiations by thievinghippo reviews
In the grand scheme of the Inquisition, what is one man's life truly worth? And what might the Inquisitor be willing to give up to save her lover? The machinations, ploys, and subterfuge behind the freedom of Captain Thom Rainier.
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 11 - Words: 31,947 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 7/20/2015 - Published: 6/15/2015 - Blackwall, Cadash - Complete
On the Normandy by Masstheory reviews
Interactions between the crew of the Normandy and the Shepard twins! (Just noticed that the first one was deleted, not sure what that was about)
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Family - Chapters: 12 - Words: 9,881 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 7/1/2015 - Published: 4/26/2014 - [Shepard, Tali'Zorah] [J. Garson, Garrus V.]
Media Firestorm by Rogen80 reviews
The galactic media catches wind of Shepard and Tali's relationship. How will they react? Features quasi-news stories written from different perspectives. Takes place sometime after the reclamation of Rannoch in Mass Effect 3. Rated T for suggestive themes and language.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Parody - Chapters: 23 - Words: 28,544 - Reviews: 429 - Favs: 393 - Follows: 320 - Updated: 5/21/2015 - Published: 10/23/2013 - [Tali'Zorah, Shepard] OC - Complete
5000 Days of Rubble by EsotericSpell reviews
"Day 2951: ... I hate everything" A less-than-heroic chronicle of Shepard waiting for rescue. Slightly crackish.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 5 - Words: 12,119 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 32 - Follows: 29 - Updated: 2/10/2015 - Published: 11/12/2013 - J. Garson, Shepard - Complete
Mass Effect - Awakening by Praetus reviews
It has been give months since the Reaper invasion was halted above Earth - the Normandy has returned, her crew beginning to scatter to the winds. Shepard is gone and tensions are starting to show among the recently allied races. Garrus finds himself among the rubble of a ruined Earth, charged with keeping a fragile peace. Among the echoes of war, what else might he find?
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 24 - Words: 69,263 - Reviews: 50 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 1/2/2015 - Published: 11/25/2013 - [Garrus V., Kasumi G.] [Liara T'Soni, Kaidan A.] - Complete
The First Conquest by anonymous moose reviews
The victorious king returns home from war, to find a broken home, and usurpers at his door. Post ME3.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,041 - Reviews: 13 - Favs: 28 - Follows: 14 - Updated: 12/31/2014 - Published: 6/8/2012 - U. Wrex
With Passion'd Breath by thievinghippo reviews
They stood on the edge of a knife. One way or another, the time had come to fall. (Spoilers for Blackwall's final personal quest. Please do not read if you have yet to reach that part.)
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,146 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 12/12/2014
An Interval of Calamity by Rob Sears reviews
John Shepard has faced several adversaries in his life. He's fought pirates, geth, rogue Spectres, and even Reapers. But never in his life would he imagine that he would have to fight...her.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 15 - Words: 104,384 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 89 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 12/3/2014 - Published: 10/17/2014 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard - Complete
An Object in Motion: An Alphabet Tale by thievinghippo reviews
The evolution of a Shepard, one letter at a time. A Sonya Shepard Alphabet Story.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 19,182 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 10/22/2014 - Published: 6/18/2014
Gaige's ECHO Logs by Discar reviews
A continuation of the Mechromancer's ECHO logs. Text only, unfortunately (Cherami hasn't returned my calls).
Borderlands - Rated: T - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 45 - Words: 81,531 - Reviews: 415 - Favs: 673 - Follows: 447 - Updated: 10/13/2014 - Published: 10/11/2012 - Gaige - Complete
Retribution by thievinghippo
Mercenary might as well be synonymous with revenge... A Fen Shepard story.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,789 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/27/2014 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
Against All Odds by The Gentleman Without a Hat reviews
Shepard has finally defeated the Reapers, and now gets the Happy Ending he deserves. Continuation of my one-shot "Darkest before Dawn", Rated M for the mere presence of Jack, 'nuff said. Rated M for Violence, Language and possibly more if I am up to it. Please Read & Review. Anyway, ROMANCE, FLUFF, READ NOW!
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 20 - Words: 72,859 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 98 - Follows: 101 - Updated: 9/27/2014 - Published: 2/8/2014 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard
Plans for the Future by thievinghippo reviews
There's nothing more difficult than planning and discussing the worst case scenario, especially with the one you love.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,709 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/26/2014 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
After the Adventure by Ranubis reviews
Interviews with some of the rarest of Adventurers: Those who retired.
Dungeons and Dragons - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Fantasy - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,869 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 5 - Published: 9/21/2014
Mirage by Syroc reviews
The Wasteland is a terrible place to have a pilgrimage . Luckily, however, almost everything is easier with help. Related to Binary.
Crossover - Fallout & Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,341 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 188 - Follows: 216 - Updated: 7/15/2014 - Published: 5/10/2014 - Shepard, Tali'Zorah
Legacy's end by Galaxy fiction reviews
The war with the Reapers is over, Tali and Shepard have moved to Rannoch to pursue a long overdue life of bliss and happiness. However when Xen's interest in the Geth is piqued to new levels, they are both called back into action to stop the threat, and the risk of a new morning war. A tale of love, loss and action, all based around the Commander and his beloved Quarian.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 12 - Words: 64,091 - Reviews: 43 - Favs: 59 - Follows: 63 - Updated: 5/6/2014 - Published: 3/26/2014 - [Shepard, Tali'Zorah] Daro'Xen
Interstitium by AssaultSloth reviews
Flashbacks, interstitial scenes, and backdoor dealings. A companion to ME2 focusing on characters and worlds, big and small.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 33 - Words: 535,038 - Reviews: 926 - Favs: 1,116 - Follows: 774 - Updated: 4/30/2014 - Published: 2/16/2010 - Shepard, Garrus V., Miranda L., Tali'Zorah - Complete
Love Potion Number Nine by TenyumeKasumi reviews
And all this while, nobody knew that Dr. Michel pulled a Romilda Vane and had actually spiked the chocolates for Garrus with love potion. Oh, how very clever! But her little secret is just about to be found out in the absolute worst way possible ...
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,287 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 3 - Published: 4/30/2014 - Garrus V., Tali'Zorah, Legion, Daro'Xen - Complete
Infiltrait0rN7 by Ranubis reviews
We all know that Legion is deadly in combat. Rumors are he also is a gamer. Let's take a look at his interactions on the extranet...
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 2 - Words: 1,733 - Reviews: 199 - Favs: 789 - Follows: 405 - Updated: 4/19/2014 - Published: 5/11/2011 - Legion
Binary by Syroc reviews
As Humanity continues to survive its own desolation, a probe from its past is found by a lone Quarian scout ship looking for new resources for the Migrant Fleet. They followed it back home, and found only ruins. They didn't expect to find survivors.
Crossover - Fallout & Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 5 - Words: 20,076 - Reviews: 119 - Favs: 490 - Follows: 360 - Updated: 4/19/2014 - Published: 4/19/2013 - Complete
Rannoch by Taylor Divine reviews
20 years after the Reaper War, the universe is at peace. Nowhere is this peace more cherished than Rannoch.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Family/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,655 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/23/2013 - [Shepard, Tali'Zorah] OC - Complete
A Battle 65 Million Years in the Making by Xenopsyche reviews
A One-shot about Grunt's reaction to discovering Dinosaurs. Suggested by Krikr. Rated T for paranoid safety. Makes reference to Jurassic Park but is most assuredly not a cross-over.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,193 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 56 - Follows: 18 - Published: 12/9/2013 - U. Grunt - Complete
Mass Effect - Reflections by Praetus reviews
The galaxy is recovering in the wake of the Reaper war - nearly a year has passed and Commander Shepard awakens to a universe changed and teetering on the brink of uncertainty. Old friends have drifted and alliances are being redrawn. Can he find hope amidst the rubble or will everything that he built be crushed in another war?
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Angst - Chapters: 17 - Words: 59,154 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 51 - Updated: 11/22/2013 - Published: 11/12/2013 - [Tali'Zorah, Shepard] [Garrus V., Kasumi G.] - Complete
Halloween On The Citadel by JuneLuxray2 reviews
Kaidan and Shepard get ready to take their kids trick-or-treating with Tali and Garrus's kids, as well as greet their family for a party. Post ME3, Shenko, Talibrations, Halloween fic.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Family/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,669 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/30/2013 - J. Garson, Garrus V., Kaidan A., Tali'Zorah - Complete
The Last Case of Garrus Vakarian by anonymous moose reviews
That last night on the Citadel wasn't something he'd ever forget. It was the night he crossed a line.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Crime - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,783 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 3 - Published: 10/25/2013 - Garrus V. - Complete
Unforeseen Circumstances by ThreeBulletNecklace reviews
Read the previously untold story of what one particular husk head thinks about being the newest resident of the Normandy, and the Commander's most unusual desk toy. His name is Alan, and he doesn't think much of it. Rated M for some saucy language.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,526 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 6 - Published: 10/10/2013 - J. Garson, EDI, James V., OC
Family Doesn't End With Blood by ColossusProblematic reviews
After he awakens to find his life upended and his friends scattered, Shepard continues the struggle against the hidden enemies that threaten the galaxy while he tries to reclaim the family he lost. M for language, violence, adult content. Being progressively rewritten as new chapters are added.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 29 - Words: 214,381 - Reviews: 230 - Favs: 292 - Follows: 311 - Updated: 9/25/2013 - Published: 7/8/2012 - Shepard, Tali'Zorah
Long Way Together by janessmith reviews
John and Jane survived the accident that killed their parents, but were cruelly separated. As John was molded into a paragon war hero, Jane grew into a no-nonsense problem solver - who solved her problems with her fists. Established M!Shep/Tali, eventual Garrus/Fem Shep. All chapters begin with a flashback giving John and Jane's backstories. Follows the events of ME3.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 16 - Words: 97,875 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 146 - Follows: 226 - Updated: 8/8/2013 - Published: 7/26/2012 - J. Garson, Garrus V.
The Knife and the Turncoat by Mr.Vaz reviews
Tali is torn between her feelings for the commander and the gravity of a horrible mistake, while Miranda comes to terms with the organization that she's championed for years. Follow-up to Levi Matthews' "Finding a Way". M!Shepard/Tali ON HIATUS
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 174,537 - Reviews: 134 - Favs: 95 - Follows: 113 - Updated: 8/6/2013 - Published: 4/28/2012 - [Tali'Zorah, Shepard] Miranda L.
Mass Effect: Rehabilitation by Buffalo Knight reviews
A normal life is something the battle scarred Shepard didn't expect. How will Admiral Tali'Zorah deal with the quirky antics and darker lows of her former Commander? Warning: Citadel DLC spoilers in later chapters.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 7 - Words: 17,319 - Reviews: 53 - Favs: 38 - Follows: 57 - Updated: 7/26/2013 - Published: 3/8/2013 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard
Legacy Of Fire by Bahoogasmif reviews
Having settled into their new home on Rannoch, Tali and Shepard decide its time to take the plunge into parenthood by adoption. This story acts as a prequel for another story called "Mass Effect: Pathways" authored by "TheWerdna"
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 18 - Words: 63,906 - Reviews: 181 - Favs: 195 - Follows: 141 - Updated: 7/17/2013 - Published: 11/9/2012 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard - Complete
The Earth Lies so Far Below by MizDirected reviews
In his last moments, Admiral David Anderson has so many things he wants to say. Written for the Aria's Afterlife July competition... canon death scene in 1000 words or fewer.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 870 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 7 - Published: 7/2/2013 - J. Garson, D. Anderson - Complete
Taetrus Trash by anonymous moose reviews
Thirty years after the war, an old turian returns to a home that isn't home on a planet he always hated. He doesn't know why. Post-ME3, original cast.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 15 - Words: 42,555 - Reviews: 64 - Favs: 55 - Follows: 27 - Updated: 4/28/2013 - Published: 11/12/2012 - Complete
Our Darker Purpose by Greenway reviews
The war is won but at a terrible cost. The destruction left in the Reaper's wake is not merely a physical, tangible thing, but an echo in the hearts of all those that have suffered too long and sacrificed too much. For Commander Shepard, the way back home is long, dark and wrought with terror.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 10 - Words: 44,671 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 4/27/2013 - Published: 12/15/2012 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard
Joke's On Who? by Rockycombo reviews
Miranda started it, and Shepard will end it. But not nearly as soon as you'd think. Lighthearted piece for the April Fool's competition on the forum Aria's Afterlife. It still counts even if it's not April First!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,532 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 10 - Published: 4/10/2013 - Shepard, Tali'Zorah
Reminiscence by anonymous moose reviews
"Primarch Vakarian? Uh, sir? I'm here to ask you about Commander Shepard." Shepard/Vakarian.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Angst/Humor - Chapters: 46 - Words: 104,927 - Reviews: 428 - Favs: 622 - Follows: 696 - Updated: 4/6/2013 - Published: 4/6/2012 - Garrus V., J. Garson
It Brought Me You by 34G13 reviews
After Rannoch, Shepard begins to dwell on the situation at hand. Tali offers her support in an attempt to put his mind at ease. A short conversation between Shepard and Tali. One-Shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,132 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 17 - Follows: 6 - Published: 3/3/2013 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard - Complete
What's For Dinner? by Rockycombo reviews
Gardner finds the score of a lifetime on the Citadel: a live chicken! But when he returns to the Normandy, he discovers that it may be more trouble than it was worth. Crack one-shot, rated T for one word.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,937 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 8 - Follows: 1 - Published: 2/1/2013 - Complete
The Quarian-Princess Bride by thebluninja reviews
Mordin: Inconceivable! The Illusive Man: Who said life is fair? Where is that written? Shepard: Collectors of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist. Thane: Hello. My name is Thane Krios. You killed my father. PREPARE TO DIE! Legion: Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together in consensus today. Yes, the Princess Bride, done with Mass Effect characters! Read it now!
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 5 - Words: 14,021 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 78 - Follows: 36 - Updated: 1/27/2013 - Published: 1/23/2013 - Shepard, Tali'Zorah - Complete
vas Normandy by ElectricZ reviews
ME2: Tali saved her father's reputation and prevented a civil war. The cost? Exile from the Migrant Fleet. But as the saying goes, home is where the heart is. Rated T for some language. One-shot. Not a shipfic.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,451 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 68 - Follows: 16 - Published: 1/12/2013 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard, Garrus V. - Complete
Ceremony of Innocence by FortyFourReasons reviews
Twenty-seven years after Shepard changed the fabric of the galaxy forever, Tali must help Garrus's human daughter return to Earth in order to save the daughter of Shepard and Liara from a neo-Cerberus sect. Sequel to High Class Hostage. References to femShep/Garrus. Post-ME3 (Synthesis).
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 23 - Words: 80,408 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 11/30/2012 - Published: 10/1/2012 - Tali'Zorah, Garrus V. - Complete
Adventures of a Space Hamster by Rockycombo reviews
How did Kaidan survive the collector's attack on Horizon? Why did Harbinger not fire on the Normandy when it came to extract Shepard's injured crew during the final charge? Why did Harbinger fly away from the beam? Find out here. Non-serious non-canon one-shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,160 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 5 - Published: 11/15/2012 - Shepard - Complete
Shakedown by anonymous moose reviews
Peacetime is anything but ordinary as Shepard and Garrus return to duty after a long and interminable medical leave. Now, she must build another crew, a mixture of new and old, to prepare for a shakedown cruise that only she and Hackett know the truth about, and face a threat that only the crew of the starship Normandy could be trusted to handle. Shepard/Vakarian.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 15 - Words: 39,500 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 112 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 11/14/2012 - Published: 5/7/2012 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
The Fun Filled Adventures of Reaper Lord Shepard by Iliya Moroumetz reviews
Inspired by Makani's tumblr fanarts, the Control Ending. Only with some much needed lulz. So, what is the most important thing to a Control minded Shepard after she becomes the God Reaper of Reapers? Why, getting good and wasted, that's what.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Humor - Chapters: 11 - Words: 13,200 - Reviews: 30 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 71 - Updated: 10/31/2012 - Published: 9/7/2012 - J. Garson - Complete
You Came Back to Me by T. Bryson reviews
After the events of ME3, Commander Shepard awakens on Earth and is taken to a hospital for care. His friends, all of whom thought he was dead, go to the hospital to be at his side as he recovers. Heavy on character development/interaction. Tali/Shepard focus.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 14 - Words: 113,303 - Reviews: 244 - Favs: 707 - Follows: 351 - Updated: 10/23/2012 - Published: 7/16/2012 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard - Complete
NormandyNet by LegionN7 reviews
Shepard knows this will be a tough mission... so EDI creates an internal social networking service on the Normandy! You will want to read this. Seriously. And review it.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,744 - Reviews: 42 - Favs: 65 - Follows: 10 - Published: 10/22/2012 - Shepard, EDI - Complete
A Private Moment by Xeno Sapian reviews
After defeating the Reaper on Rannoch Shepard attempts to have a quiet moment with Tali, but their private conversation unexpectadly becomes a lot more public...
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,257 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 82 - Follows: 24 - Published: 10/8/2012 - [Tali'Zorah, Shepard] Garrus V., Joker - Complete
Only Skin by quondam reviews
On the final assault of the Cronos Station, Shepard discovers what she always feared the most: that she wasn't just a reconstruction, but a clone of the original Commander Shepard. She and those close to her must come to their own terms with what this revelation means to them. This story is a mix of FShepard/Kaidan and FShepard/Garrus.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 10 - Words: 51,198 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 100 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 10/6/2012 - Published: 9/3/2012 - J. Garson - Complete
Snowflake by komiket reviews
drabble prompt - snowflake. A quiet moment sometime shortly after the end of the war. Written with post-control in mind, but could also be seen as post-synthesis. The "blue" version of "Winter"
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,337 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 2 - Published: 9/1/2012 - EDI, Joker - Complete
Formal by komiket reviews
drabble prompt - formal. Joker and EDI face legal complications surrounding her existence after the end of ME3. Takes place in the post-control universe.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,498 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 4 - Published: 8/18/2012 - EDI, Joker - Complete
Always the Years Between Us by komiket reviews
EDI's thoughts during the last few years of Joker's life. Takes place in the post-Control universe.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 924 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/17/2012 - EDI, Joker - Complete
Black Box by FortyFourReasons reviews
Footage from the Normandy SR-1's black box is passed between several of the Citadel's shadier residents...until ending up in the talons of one particular turian.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,618 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 2 - Published: 8/2/2012 - Garrus V. - Complete
Mom by quondam reviews
Third story in the 'Uncle' and 'Dad' trilogy. Already mother to two human daughters, Shepard encounters unique circumstances involving a Turian child while working as an advisor to the new Council. From MEK on LJ.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 38,253 - Reviews: 65 - Favs: 169 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 7/3/2012 - Published: 6/12/2012 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
High Class Hostage by FortyFourReasons reviews
After the events of ME3, Garrus Vakarian wanders Earth, lost and purposeless...until possible redemption arrives unexpectedly in the form of a human infant. Vakarian/Shepard...sort of . Also includes post-ME3 histories of Tali and Liara.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 25 - Words: 69,481 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 6/21/2012 - Published: 5/16/2012 - Garrus V., J. Garson - Complete
Stolen Peace by anonymous moose reviews
For just one moment, Shepard has everything he wants. He'll make it last as long as he can. Shepard/Tali.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,274 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 7 - Published: 5/25/2012 - Shepard, Tali'Zorah - Complete
The Three Tasks of Urz, King of the Varren by FortyFourReasons reviews
"Have I ever told you the story of Urz, King of the Varren?" The old krogan leaned forward on his stone seat, eyeing the group of small krogan clustered around his feet. The young ones stared up at him, their wide-set eyes glowing in anticipation.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,755 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 6 - Published: 5/22/2012 - U. Wrex - Complete
Letters Between Friends by MlleAmmy reviews
Mordin and Kirrahe exchange a short series of letters. Set during the events of Mass Effect 2.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 689 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 35 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/11/2012 - Mordin S. - Complete
Dad by quondam reviews
Sequel to 'Uncle.' Garrus and Shepard finally settle down and become parents, despite all the struggles that come with it.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 7 - Words: 26,438 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 147 - Follows: 28 - Published: 5/5/2012 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
Uncle by quondam reviews
Three years after the end of the Reaper War, Shepard and Garrus visit Palaven to meet Garrus' nephew. While there, they're forced to assess who they are now, and what they want for their relationship together. Prompt from MEK on LJ.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 16,132 - Reviews: 28 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 34 - Published: 5/5/2012 - J. Garson, Garrus V. - Complete
One Step at a Time by tarysande reviews
Before she died, Shepard loved the stars. Not so much, anymore.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,220 - Reviews: 24 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 8 - Published: 5/2/2012 - Garrus V., J. Garson - Complete
Commander Shepard, You've Got Mail by Chi Kyoku reviews
Every day, starting when Garrus rejoins C-Sec up until the destruction of the Normandy, Shepard and Garrus exchange emails. After all, good friends stay in touch.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 27 - Words: 42,626 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 609 - Follows: 447 - Updated: 4/10/2012 - Published: 2/26/2012 - [Garrus V., J. Garson]
A Funny Thing Happened on the way to Annihilation by ElectricZ reviews
ME3- Shepard is about to ruin the entire galaxy for everybody. Only Harbinger can save us now. Written before the EC, contains spoilers for ME3. T for language.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,946 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 249 - Follows: 59 - Published: 3/27/2012 - Shepard, Harbinger - Complete
Will of the Ancestors by bofomania reviews
Shepard just met Tali on Freedom's Progress. Of all the people in the galaxy, he had to cross path with her on the first day out of coma/death? Come on! Such a stupendously improbable event has to mean something, no? At least, that's what Tali thinks.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,501 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 24 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/2/2011 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard - Complete
Mass Effect: That Special Someone by OrderlyAnarchist reviews
After years alone, with no one to hold him during tough times, Garrus finally meets his special someone on board the new Normandy. Not to be taken seriously. Sleep deprivation leads to strange writings. Rated T for decapitations by sniper rifle. Enjoy!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,000 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 3 - Published: 9/17/2011 - Garrus V. - Complete
Belonging by Rose Tinted Contact Lenses reviews
Two-parter. After Shepard's death, Tali tries to make a new life on the Migrant Fleet, but memories still haunt her... until she is sent to a small colony named Freedom's Progress.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,824 - Reviews: 14 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 8/29/2011 - Published: 8/26/2011 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard - Complete
Friends Like These by ElectricZ reviews
ME2- Tali notices Commander Shepard behaving strangely and fearing Cerberus influence enlists the other members of the original Normandy crew to investigate. Garrus, Tali, Joker, Chakwas and Shepard.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 10,943 - Reviews: 95 - Favs: 677 - Follows: 151 - Updated: 6/26/2011 - Published: 6/16/2011 - Garrus V., Tali'Zorah, Joker, Dr. Chakwas - Complete
Razor's Edge: Dark Witness by Tairis Deamhan reviews
Even though the Collectors have been defeated Shepard and the crew of the Normandy aren't safe. An old enemy waits in the shadows, one armed with something far more dangerous than a gun: knowledge.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 9 - Words: 70,047 - Reviews: 216 - Favs: 615 - Follows: 232 - Updated: 6/11/2011 - Published: 3/11/2011 - Shepard, Tali'Zorah - Complete
Razor's Edge by Tairis Deamhan reviews
Mass Effect 2 novelization, the life of one spectre that's seen more than his share of the galaxy's dark side. If you've already died once the question becomes what's worth living for? It's the question that will have to be answered to save a galaxy.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 37 - Words: 260,290 - Reviews: 432 - Favs: 1,159 - Follows: 449 - Updated: 3/11/2011 - Published: 6/13/2010 - Shepard, Tali'Zorah - Complete
Second by ElectricZ reviews
ME2-When Shepard is away from the Normandy, the squad begins to chafe under Miranda's authority. They look to have her replaced as XO, but on a ship built by Cerberus, crewed by the most powerful mercenaries in the galaxy, a mutiny could spell disaster for all of them. Garrus, Miranda, Tali, Jacob, Mordin and other supporting characters. Not a shipfic. Shepard-Free.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 11 - Words: 21,132 - Reviews: 125 - Favs: 387 - Follows: 109 - Updated: 12/1/2010 - Published: 7/10/2010 - Garrus V., Tali'Zorah, Miranda L., Jacob T. - Complete
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Soul of the Machine reviews
Shepard has taken control of the Reapers, but at the cost of his humanity. With the relays down, the Normandy and her crew are stranded and crippled. But perhaps if they can find each other, all hope is not lost. Rated M for eventual violence and language.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 13,081 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 48 - Updated: 1/30/2015 - Published: 9/20/2014 - [Shepard, Tali'Zorah]
A Lot to Explain reviews
While waiting to meet with her son on the Citadel, Hannah Shepard encounters a misbehaving Grunt and his salarian babysitter. Tali has to be the strict parent. Primarily humorous, not related to my other stories. ME2 post-suicide mission.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,474 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 54 - Follows: 19 - Published: 1/13/2015 - Tali'Zorah, U. Grunt, Mordin S., Hannah S. - Complete
Sentimental Value
Shepard explains why he prefers a particular suit of armor, and his motivation for winning the war. T for threatened violence, brief language and mild suggestive comments, just to be safe. One-shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,052 - Favs: 15 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 9/27/2014 - Published: 9/15/2014 - [Tali'Zorah, Shepard] Garrus V. - Complete