What happens when an American Marine is forced into an experiment that traps him in cryogenic stasis for more than a century? What do you do when everyone you know is dead and gone while you, not even remembering your own name, are forced to fight a war that is not yours to wage? Bear witness to the story of one unfortunate soldier... As he fights to shape his own fate.

It is said that War never Changes; Men do, through the roads they walk, but War does not. The Humans fought The First War, and alongside the Quarians, the Alliance stands tall against the Galaxy in the face of continued adversity. Now Humanity's place is challenged, their power tested, and age-old beliefs are shattered when a beyond-ancient species is forced onto the playing field.

Crysis tech in Mass Effect universe. CryNet Phantom Wraith, is sent on a mission to Eden Prime on the Alliances newest warship with the legendary Commander Shepard. Nothing could have prepared him for what would come after. Revised version. Shepard/OC. Rated M for language and violence.

As Tali recovers from injury, she and Shepard share memories of the war with each other. Spoilers.

AU First Contact War. It was 48 years of endless slaughter and death. And from the pain and suffering of such unprecedented conflict, emerged an unprecedented plot, born of hate, to bring it all to an end...

A new race was discovered and annihilated. A century passed and Citadel space forgot, but Humanity never did.

Is a second chance enough? Instead of the Catalyst's choices, Shepard lucks into a cosmic loophole. Thrown back to the very start of her Spectre career, she has to try and save the galaxy again from the Reapers ... but does she really know what's coming? 2015 NaNoWriMo winner!

Adjusting from being dead to suddenly being a live again is jarring, but even more so is seeing someone you mourned return. And yet the hardest is seeing how you both have changed. So, you must find a way to rely on one another for strength. Rated for violence, language, and mature situations. FemShepxGarrus. (New New Summary)

The end of Sovereign was only the beginning. Faced with obsticles he never thought he had to face, Alex will have to do whatever he can to protect everyone from the Reapers. No matter what it takes, he'll do what's needed when others refuse to. Everything has a price. But as long as he is at her side, nothing else matters. OC/FShep

Shepard has stopped the Reapers, taking control of them. The Normandy crew survived, returning to Earth six months later, only to find out that Shepard had been declared KIA. Three years later, the only people left on the Normandy are EDI and Joker. What happens when the long-thought dead Commander returns? When some new developments appear? How will the old and new crew handle it?

The first time I ever tried to be a hero, I got shot in the head. The next time I woke, the first thought that crossed my mind, after 'Why am I waking up' was 'Why are those women blue' A self-insert that's different from my usual fare. Pairings are a toss-up.

The story of Garrus and Femshep as told by me. Lots of off-canon. Sequels incoming. TW: It's been brought to my attention that some of Garrus' more animalistic behavior in some scenes have caused panic attacks for victims of abuse. I am so sorry for anyone who had a similar reaction. SO sorry. I would like to make any new readers aware of this beforehand. Thank you.

Grayson Kovac despised video games. For the first time in years, he decided to playtest a new console as a favour to a friend, but ended up stuck in a Star Trek - Inception mash of situations. Now surrounded by ugly aliens and an unhinged guardian, he needs to find his way back to the real world and punch his friend. OCs needed - submit as review! REWRITTEN - START FROM CHAPTER 25

Shepard struggles with all the death she has witnessed, including her own. Did Cerberus miss her confidence and courage when they rebuilt her? Or is it just a matter of coming to terms with the life she has been given? Shakarian.

The Biotic without his past fought his inner demon and won. The User repaired the code and helped take down a Spectre. But when they meet, it's a new challenge, a new galaxy, and a whole new Shepard. Crossover/Sequel between Trebor117's "Stuck In a World of Fiction" And Starspike7's "Users" .

With his family aboard the Normandy, Garrus finds it difficult to keep his relationship with Shepard a secret. Currently undergoing for editing. Expect changes in chapters and content!

What was once known as the legend of the Shepard, might very well become something entirely different, when a certain Aspect decides to intervene in the happenings of mortals. The Aspect of Fire will make his move, and change the face of the Galaxy, forever. REWRITING IN PROGRESS, CHAPTER 5 NOW OUT.

Horizon... Destroyer of hopes and dreams. Instead of enjoying a happy reunion with Kaidan, Shepard is now hurt and angry. She decides to move on with Garrus, thinking that one day Kaidan will come crawling back to her. But will she really want him back? Or will his betrayal turn out to be a blessing in disguise? Rated M for language, violence and sexual content. Some AU elements.

The USA and the USSR turned their long-standing animosity to the stars with the launch of Sputnik I in 1957. Two hundred years on, the superpowers and their alien allies find themselves embroiled in the machinations of entities beyond their comprehension. AU first contact.

Join Adrian Dawn as he is transported from our world to the Mass Effect world. Trained to be an assassin/bounty hunter, he must use his skills to help Commander Eden Shepard and her crew fight Saren and the Geth. However, he has demons of his own. Can Shepard save him? Or will he be taken before the war is over? SI/OC, with some AU. Rated T but may change. Possibly OCXFemShep.

A romance pairing of Garrus & FShepard. The relationship is new and off to a rocky start.

To some, Death is an End. To others, Death is a new beginning. Alex Drake will learn that his death will lead to a new purpose. Armed with a powerful suit, his combat skills and his knowledge of the universe he finds himself in, he will strive to save the innocent. But will this soldier gain more than success in his mission? OC/FShep

An injury causes Shepard to lose her ability to create new memories, with devastating effects on the events of ME3. How can the galaxy overcome its greatest threat without its hero? Is there anything they can do to mend the past or better the future? FemShep/Garrus.

The Reaper War is finally over. Five years have passed since Commander Shepard was declared K.I.A. after destroying the sentient machines, and the galaxy continues to spin on. But strange events have caused the Citadel Council to form a team to investigate the place where she disappeared. And what they discover may change the galaxy forever...

A story consisting of short one-shots about Shepard and Garrus from the beginning to the end and just a little beyond. Because at their core, they were meant for each other. Alternates POV's as best as I can. Events will follow in chronological order.

During their friendship, respect between the turian officer and human soldier had manifested greatly. It is this respect however which cause them to ignore growing feelings for one another, although both silently wonder how long they can really maintain this resistance. All the while, an ambitious Kaidan Alenko tries to win back his former lover. A Mass Effect 3 novel.

CDR Shepard and his best friend, LCDR Cassiopeia "Ci-Ci" Corinthia, find themselves thrown into Hell itself time and time again, with only each other for support. Story will span from before ME1-ME3. Shepard/OC. Rated M for language/violence/suggestion. Under revision. Last Update: 10/21/2013

Story of a great friendship between a human N7 trainee and a turian C-Sec officer. AU, because they're fun. Rated M for strong language and adult content. FemShep.