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Gabby and Ken by JoeLaTurkey reviews
Will the Normandy's favourite double-act ever realise their potential as a couple? Let's find out. Kenneth/Gabriella
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 26 - Words: 104,104 - Reviews: 342 - Favs: 215 - Follows: 231 - Updated: 10/7/2014 - Published: 2/21/2011 - Gabby D., Ken D.
Ante Up by GreenMamba5 reviews
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!
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 39 - Words: 195,026 - Reviews: 819 - Favs: 1,135 - Follows: 1,313 - Updated: 8/3/2014 - Published: 1/30/2012 - Garrus V., Shepard (F)
Mass Effect: Vendetta by SGStoltz reviews
Solaris Quinn's parents were murdered in cold blood. But unlike the average turian, her natural gifts give her the chance for vengeance. However, the enemy is stronger than it appears. The lines between friend and foe become blurred, and nothing is as it seems. Treachery, mercenaries and death lurk behind every corner. Can she deliver justice, or will she fall before getting close?
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 33 - Words: 77,062 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 11 - Follows: 11 - Updated: 5/10/2014 - Published: 1/17/2013 - OC
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: 916 - Favs: 1,088 - Follows: 761 - Updated: 4/30/2014 - Published: 2/16/2010 - Shepard (M), Garrus V., Miranda L., Tali'Zorah - Complete
Closer to Home by WarlordFil reviews
Falling in love is easy-it's staying in love that's hard. Shepard and Garrus' fight to reconcile their cultural differences is complicated by family and foes conspiring to tear them apart. Sequel to "Where Angels Fear To Tread." Partial story only.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 7 - Words: 43,699 - Reviews: 174 - Favs: 326 - Follows: 362 - Updated: 3/16/2014 - Published: 6/1/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
Mass Effect: Going Dark by TheSev reviews
(1/4/15 UPDATE: SEE PROFILE) An original Mass Effect story with original characters. See my profile for a full 'back of the book' synopsis. Kevin Folner, human, heads into deep space to investigate a long thought 'dead' mass relay apparently reactivated by the geth.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 39 - Words: 310,666 - Reviews: 75 - Favs: 75 - Follows: 58 - Updated: 10/17/2013 - Published: 9/17/2010 - OC - Complete
Redundant by The Odd Little Turtle reviews
Saren? Geth? The total annihilation of all organic life? Pffsh. Don't worry! Rich Achievement Unlocked! Emphasizes side quests, hard science, technobabble, & military jargon with a side of Shenko & a helping of squad mate banter. Action, humor, flirting, drama, & brushes with death. Now with 100% more rampaging dinosaurs! (I regret nothing.)
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 68 - Words: 165,655 - Reviews: 250 - Favs: 252 - Follows: 280 - Updated: 8/26/2013 - Published: 4/3/2009 - Kaidan A., Shepard (F)
Mass Effect: Interregnum by The Naked Pen reviews
The Battle of the Citadel has been won. Saren Arterius is dead. Commander Shepard is dead. Garrus Vakarian isn't. Alone on Omega among slavers, murderers, mercenaries, insane warlords and the worst of the galaxy's criminals, he does the only thing he can: declares war. The Archangel legend is born, but angels can fall. Nothing's ever easy...
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Crime - Chapters: 55 - Words: 303,425 - Reviews: 379 - Favs: 611 - Follows: 348 - Updated: 3/23/2013 - Published: 2/25/2010 - Complete
Manipulations by akg.writes reviews
There was a line in one of her many psych evals about an impressive ability to compartmentalize. She supposed the psychologist hadn't been talking about her ability to dress an amputation in the field in under thirty seconds. Mass Effect 2
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 87 - Words: 372,788 - Reviews: 1050 - Favs: 629 - Follows: 635 - Updated: 9/12/2012 - Published: 2/22/2011 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A.
Propulsion by screennameless reviews
Sometimes people need a little extra push. Set during ME2, pre-Collector Invasion, pre-Suicide Mission, and pre-Arrival.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 4 - Words: 7,082 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 25 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 8/8/2012 - Published: 3/28/2012 - Ken D., Gabby D. - Complete
What is Done and Yet to Come by waiting4morning reviews
"The stars, the moon, They have all been blown out…" Post-ME3, Shepard finds reason to hope. Major spoilers for the end-game. femShep/Kaidan fluff.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 6 - Words: 14,126 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 107 - Follows: 53 - Updated: 5/22/2012 - Published: 3/30/2012 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A. - Complete
Dear Mass Effect by Herana reviews
"Dear Death, screw the rules. I have money. Sincerely, TIM" Based on dearblankpleaseblank entries. Is now holding its breath for ME3.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 16 - Words: 3,154 - Reviews: 131 - Favs: 84 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 4/15/2012 - Published: 9/28/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
How Fornax Changed My Life by kiwibliss reviews
Shepard comes to grips with the realities of a romantic relationship with a member of her team. Fornax serves double duty as a relationship aid, though not always in the obvious sense.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 46,800 - Reviews: 222 - Favs: 302 - Follows: 306 - Updated: 3/23/2012 - Published: 2/25/2010 - Shepard (F), Thane K.
At Your Side by mille libri reviews
Hawke came to Kirkwall to protect her family. She isn't ready for the changes ahead or the men who will help her through them: the dwarf who becomes her best friend and the elf she can't resist. Together they'll solve a dark mystery and change Kirkwall.
Dragon Age - Rated: M - English - Romance/Suspense - Chapters: 46 - Words: 172,999 - Reviews: 621 - Favs: 663 - Follows: 368 - Updated: 1/27/2012 - Published: 3/25/2011 - Hawke (F), Fenris - Complete
Unacceptable Redux by Aysean reviews
After the destruction of the Collector base, Shepard finds that she must come to terms with her prior death, and pull her jumbled life together in order to succeed in the coming Reaper threat. Contains spoilers, rating subject to change. FemShep/Garrus
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 6 - Words: 16,405 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 41 - Updated: 11/10/2011 - Published: 10/1/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
Project Gethinator by 500 Metric Tonnes of Palladium reviews
Tali may have a new ship and a new crew, but the forces of the universe certainly aren't going to let that stop them from tormenting her. Continuation of Inglorious Bosh'tets.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 91,400 - Reviews: 143 - Favs: 270 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 9/3/2011 - Published: 11/24/2010 - Shepard (M), Tali'Zorah - Complete
Omega Noire by The Naked Pen reviews
A dead body on Omega isn't unusual. For Garrus Vakarian, it's routine. As he investigates, he's drawn ever deeper into the seedy underbelly of Omega, and the case won't let go. First person; basically, detective noir meets Mass Effect.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Crime/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 13,033 - Reviews: 19 - Favs: 61 - Follows: 15 - Published: 7/22/2011 - Complete
Divine Fire by Lustrian reviews
The murder of a prominent business mogul on Illium, as well as a prison break on Mars, leads a Turian CID officer to a terrorist threat that could destabilize the entire galaxy.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 3 - Words: 29,325 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 21 - Follows: 22 - Updated: 7/5/2011 - Published: 5/29/2011
Trajectories: Histories, Secrets, Possibilities by Fever Dream reviews
A collection of stories, each tale mapping out the inner life of a compelling character from the ME series. Varying lengths & genres. Shipping, dark themes & strong language. Same canonical universe as my fic, "Invictus". Latest installment: Garrus
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 17 - Words: 53,435 - Reviews: 46 - Favs: 51 - Follows: 32 - Updated: 3/19/2011 - Published: 7/20/2010 - Garrus V., Shepard (F), Mordin S., Miranda L.
Taking Back Yesterday by GaggedCenobite reviews
An exercise in getting rid of unwanted tenants. Is it worth it to plan, organize, and execute a full-on assault on the biggest arms dealer in Citadel space, just to get some alone-time? You bet your ass it is. Jack/Thane.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 21,182 - Reviews: 51 - Favs: 90 - Follows: 91 - Updated: 2/27/2011 - Published: 8/30/2010 - Jack, Thane K.
The Good Old Days by DR Fronkensteen reviews
After years apart, two good friends are reunited under tragic circumstances. Takes place four years after "Odd Man Out". Features my two OCs, Nick and Vox. Minor cameo from a cannon character. M for language and violence.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 6 - Words: 15,859 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 2 - Updated: 2/21/2011 - Published: 2/6/2011 - Garrus V.
No I In Team by leggywillow reviews
Another crack fic one-shot. Shepard and her crew have to participate in a teambuilding workshop. Tomfoolery ensues. Shepard/Garrus, but that's not the focus of the story. Rated T for some strong language.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,888 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 2 - Published: 2/9/2011 - Shepard (F) - Complete
Liara's Letter by LesEnfantsTerribles reviews
Inspired by and based on Mary's Letter, from the ending of Silent Hill 2. Dr. Liara T'Soni contacts her estranged lover, Commander Kate Shepard, for what might be the final time.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Angst/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 530 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 1 - Published: 1/25/2011 - Liara T'Soni, Shepard (F) - Complete
Shades of Night by Faerlyte reviews
Turian executor Pallin of the Embassy leads a simple life. At least he had, until he's ambushed with a stranded human female named Pilar. Now he's neck deep in a 25 year old murder mystery involving her parents and the Alliance Military's best kept secret.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Mystery/Romance - Chapters: 9 - Words: 57,103 - Reviews: 132 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 1/24/2011 - Published: 1/8/2008
50 Credits is 50 Credits by Hidden Terminal reviews
A short comedy about Harrot, the quirky Elcor shopkeeper and his wife, and their annual trips to the Omega Asteroid Fair. This short story was adapted by a classic American bar tale, and tailored to fit perfectly into the Mass Effect universe.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 266 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 1 - Published: 1/4/2011 - Complete
Mass Effect: Contention by 95Headhunter reviews
It's a new tour for Commander David Anderson, as he finds himself tasked with the protection of a diplomatic meeting that could change the face of galactic politics. But this is the Attican Traverse, where nothing goes to plan...
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 6 - Words: 39,964 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 1 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 12/30/2010 - Published: 8/1/2009 - D. Anderson
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained by ghost.713 reviews
Guardian angels have never been perfect creatures, but a one-time hitman might be stretching things.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 11 - Words: 80,800 - Reviews: 362 - Favs: 382 - Follows: 329 - Updated: 12/14/2010 - Published: 6/9/2010 - Kolyat K., Oriana L.
Garrus Vakarian knows by SinceILeftYou reviews
READ NOW FOR A COUPON FOR 50% OFF FRIENDSHIP: THE MAGICAL PLOTHOLE CURE-ALL! Mary-Sue Shepard and Garrus both have feelings for eachother, everyone knows it, neither of them will admit it. Will a terrible tragedy forever part them or bring them together?
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,139 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 10 - Follows: 2 - Published: 11/29/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
Inglorious Bosh'tets by 500 Metric Tonnes of Palladium reviews
What was Tali'Zorah doing during the two years after Shepard's death? Discovering that the universe hates her, apparently.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 15 - Words: 86,157 - Reviews: 123 - Favs: 336 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 11/7/2010 - Published: 8/23/2010 - Tali'Zorah, Shepard (M) - Complete
The Garrus Vakarian list by LockDown reviews
People stuck on ships have to come up with ways to entertain themselves. Here is one such means of entertainment from the Normandy crew about our favorite Turian. G/T and J/EDI if you squint.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 13 - Words: 13,063 - Reviews: 220 - Favs: 315 - Follows: 92 - Updated: 10/30/2010 - Published: 3/8/2010 - [Garrus V., Tali'Zorah] - Complete
On My Way by waiting4morning reviews
Some things make us stronger, others threaten to pull us apart. Kaidan must confront the woman he's been haunted by for two years, but first he has to find her. fShep/Kaidan. Some spoilers for Lair of the Shadow Broker. Complete.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 7,767 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 10/13/2010 - Published: 9/29/2010 - Kaidan A., Shepard (F) - Complete
Bum Reviews: Mass Effect 2 by DinoJake reviews
The Bum saves the galaxy. God help us.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,149 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 3 - Published: 9/16/2010 - Complete
The Mundane Details by waiting4morning reviews
Fifty sentences about Tali and Kal'Reegar and the bumpy road of their relationship. Written for the 1sentence LJ community challenge.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,765 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 5 - Published: 8/5/2010 - Tali'Zorah, Kal'Reegar - Complete
Invictus by Fever Dream reviews
Jillian Shepard travels to Palaven in an attempt to convince the Primarchs of the Turian Hierarchy that the Reaper threat is real. However, after a PR disaster concerning her unconventional personal life, complications and cross-cultural conflicts arise.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Drama - Chapters: 17 - Words: 89,571 - Reviews: 160 - Favs: 301 - Follows: 88 - Updated: 7/12/2010 - Published: 5/12/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Rock Steady by GaggedCenobite reviews
Complete. Nobody's really whole, we're just broken in different ways from each other. Jack/Thane.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 14 - Words: 65,539 - Reviews: 253 - Favs: 346 - Follows: 131 - Updated: 7/9/2010 - Published: 2/6/2010 - Jack, Thane K. - Complete
The Hundred Year Distance by fondleaf reviews
She is fast as lightning and burning just a bright, pushing him across the hundred year distance they have crossed since meeting and beyond. Femshep/Garrus, written for the masskink meme on LiveJournal.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 6,625 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 553 - Follows: 60 - Published: 5/15/2010 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Veteran of the Psychic Wars by xahra99 reviews
Written for the Mass Effect kink meme. Jacob/Miranda, for the prompt: 'They're still sleeping with each other and they're both convinced it's just for the sex when really it's not.' One-shot. Complete. Rated M.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,364 - Reviews: 8 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 7 - Published: 5/5/2010 - Miranda L., Jacob T.
Across the Bar by waiting4morning reviews
Mass Effect 2 doesn't tell us what Shepard experienced between the Normandy getting destroyed and waking up in a Cerberus facility. This fic attempts to explore that. Oneshot. Fem!Shep.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,151 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 16 - Follows: 3 - Published: 5/1/2010 - Shepard (F), Ashley W. - Complete
One Eye Open by Remmak reviews
The people of the Citadel rely on the fine officers of C-Sec for protection and peace of mind, but how can they rely on a surly turian and a mild-mannered human? Follow a mismatched pair in this romantic crime drama. ME1
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 56,780 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 80 - Follows: 73 - Updated: 8/9/2009 - Published: 8/26/2008 - OC, D. Chellick, Executor Pallin
Iunctio by sinvraal reviews
Explorations, variations and off-camera moments from the main storyline. Shenko, multiple character POVs.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Sci-Fi - Chapters: 25 - Words: 61,185 - Reviews: 254 - Favs: 353 - Follows: 81 - Updated: 7/29/2008 - Published: 4/22/2008 - Complete
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