MelShep
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Joined 03-12-13, id: 4594481, Profile Updated: 01-09-19
Author has written 7 stories for Mass Effect, Walking Dead, and Suicide Squad.

Update: I want to apologise to all of my followers for my long absence over the past few months. So much has been going on in my life: I lost my dad, found out I was pregnant, and signed a contract to have my first book in a trilogy I am writing published! Things have been so busy that I haven’t found time to update my most recent story on here, and I’m truly sorry about that. I will strive to do better!

If, on a side note, anyone out there is interested in a YA zombie novel with a bit of a twist, please feel free to visit My book is now available for free download on Amazon, and if you like my stories on here/my style, then it might be something you enjoy. No pressure though, and I promise I will be back here as soon as I can!

A bit of info about me: writing is something that I find incredibly enjoyable. I've always had a very active imagination, and I just love bringing these characters and stories to life. Writing fanfic has become a really big part of my life. I love to see that people are reading my stories, and when people are kind enough to leave reviews, it literally makes my day 100x better!

My big passion, alongside writing, is video games, and my first Fanfic 'Falling for Garrus' was based on my favourite game: Mass Effect. I got some great feedback from that, and even more from the sequel, which was amazing (the response I mean, I'm not saying my writing is amazing!). That's where my screen name comes from - the protagonist from Mass Effect.

My biggest story has been 'Crazy in Love', based roughly on the Harley and Joker we saw in 'Suicide Squad'. I'd always had a thing for Joker, even before the movie, because there's something about dangerous, impulsive men that always seemed so fascinating. I've loved the Joker's sense of humour in the comics, movies, and video games, but the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the way he treated Harley. I decided that if I was going to write a Joker/Harley fanfic, it would be one where he may still be the dominant one in the relationship, but is actually in love with her. He might hate it, that he has a weakness, but it's there, and it forces him to become someone a little different. Still crazy, still funny, still dangerous, but different.

I thought no one else would enjoy it, particularly based on the reviews for 'Suicide Squad', where so many people hated the portrayal of the Harley/Joker relationship (I loved it of course), but I was completely wrong, and it seemed that other people wanted to see that kind of fic too. It was fantastic to get ideas for new chapters and such lovely feedback, and although I planned the story to be standalone, the wonderful comments from the lovely people on this site inspired me to write a sequel, which I'm currently working on!

Anyway, I'm sorry that was so rambling. I promise my stories have more structure than this! I hope you enjoy my writing. I try to make them interesting, fresh, and a little bit funny (if you like my type of slightly silly humour anyway!). Please message me or leave reviews if you like what you read (and if you have time of course!), because it really means so much for me, and inspires me to write more.

Happy reading :)

Mel

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Weight of the World by crimsonmelodies reviews
Scarlett Cousland never asked for this. She wasn't looking to play hero. She's just some shy bookworm who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and now it's up to her to save the world. Armed with a wicked brand of sarcasm and a REALLY big sword, she and her companions set off to do just that. Just one problem: Love. complicates. everything. Alistair/F!Cousland-Origins Retelling
Dragon Age - Rated: T - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 60 - Words: 302,630 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 69 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 8/6 - Published: 7/27/2016 - Alistair, Morrigan, Zevran A., Cousland
A Mark of Insanity by thequeenofpeace14 reviews
Doctor Harleen Quinzel never expected her soulmate to end up being her first ever patient at Arkham Asylum, The Joker. But the soulmate identifying tattoos never lie. A Joker/Harley fic with a Soulmate twist. AU. Sexual themes, violence. M rate soon.
Suicide Squad - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 70,416 - Reviews: 564 - Favs: 711 - Follows: 879 - Updated: 9/11/2017 - Published: 8/27/2016 - [Harley Quinn, The Joker]
Field Training by Mordinette reviews
Spectre training was easy. Putting up with her turian teammate during their group lessons was less so. AU story with Shepard, Garrus, Jondum Bau, and as many characters from the Mass Effect universe as I can fit in. Romance/Humor/Adventure. Cameos by Mordin, Wrex, Kirrahe, Lorik Qui'in, Kasumi, Thane, Kenn, Tali, Grunt, Nihlus Kryik, and more.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 33 - Words: 141,726 - Reviews: 344 - Favs: 296 - Follows: 348 - Updated: 3/19/2017 - Published: 3/7/2014 - [Shepard (F), Garrus V.] Jondum Bau - Complete
Laugh Like You Love Me: Mad(ly in) Love by NeverBeenNormal1701 reviews
Another Joker and Harleen Arkham origin story. When the movie just doesn't go into the relationship the way you wished it would, you just have to try to do it yourself. Harleen heads to Arkham, meets the Joker and well...we know the rest.
Suicide Squad - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 38,278 - Reviews: 79 - Favs: 105 - Follows: 143 - Updated: 1/13/2017 - Published: 10/31/2016 - Harley Quinn, The Joker - Complete
Swear To Me by BirdbyBird reviews
This is set after the final scene of The Last of Us and is inspired by Neil Druckmann's interpretation of the game's ending. Here, Joel has to stop controlling and manipulating Ellie before they can be together. Rated for sex and language.
Last of Us - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 3 - Words: 21,248 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 53 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 5/8/2014 - Published: 4/18/2014 - [Ellie, Joel] Maria, Tommy
Carpe Diem by Mordinette reviews
What if it was Garrus who proposed that he and Shepard blow off steam and Shepard was the awkward and insecure one? Rated M for sexual content.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 5 - Words: 9,140 - Reviews: 48 - Favs: 171 - Follows: 59 - Updated: 10/2/2012 - Published: 9/13/2012 - [Shepard (F), Garrus V.] - Complete
Beating Like A Hammer by skybound2 reviews
Garrus doesn't know if she is real, or a hallucination, but when Shepard storms back into his life on Omega, he finds that he doesn't much care. He just knows that he's not letting her go again, not if he can help it. -Another kinkmeme fill.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 4 - Words: 17,457 - Reviews: 54 - Favs: 450 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 5/3/2012 - Published: 4/30/2012 - [Garrus V., Shepard (F)] - Complete
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Still Crazy reviews
It's been six months. In six months Harley Quinn's life has turned upside down. Nothing is as it was, and slowly she tries to put the pieces back together. But nothing in Harley's world is simple. Not when she has Him watching her every move. Will the King and Queen of Gotham find themselves reunited? Or will Harley have to find a way to survive on her own?
Suicide Squad - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 16 - Words: 80,345 - Reviews: 166 - Favs: 126 - Follows: 173 - Updated: 8/27/2017 - Published: 5/7/2017 - Harley Quinn, The Joker, Bruce Wayne/Batman
Crazy in love reviews
Harleen Quinzel is trying to prove herself as a doctor of psychiatry, in a corrupt asylum full of liars, thieves, and thugs (not to mention the patients). The only thing keeping her going is the strange relationship building between her and one of her more fascinating patients. But what does the Joker want with her? (A twisted love story: more romance, less abuse, than comics.)
Suicide Squad - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 34 - Words: 114,886 - Reviews: 435 - Favs: 533 - Follows: 392 - Updated: 4/25/2017 - Published: 11/13/2016 - Harley Quinn, The Joker, Bruce Wayne/Batman - Complete
Shards of my memories reviews
When Violet Shepard wakes up in a Cerberus lab, she has no memory of who she is or the life she once lived. While working with Cerberus to discover what is happening to the disappearing human colonies, she must also try to put together the pieces of her past. But will she like what she finds? Perhaps her Turian squadmate can help her rebuild her life, or instead, create a new one?
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,879 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 3 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 7/1/2016 - Published: 6/29/2016 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
Adrift among open stars reviews
When Shepard's sister is recruited to help fight the Reapers, she had no idea she would find love in the arms of a Turian Squadmate. Jessie will fight harder than she has ever had to in her life, not just for Humanity, or for her life, but for a kind of love she never thought she would experience.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 25,180 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 40 - Follows: 65 - Updated: 6/26/2016 - Published: 9/10/2015 - OC, Shepard (M), Garrus V.
Reunited reviews
After barely escaping the Collector Base, Casey searches desperately for the Normandy crew so that she can once more join the fight. But is there any real hope now that the Reapers are here? And how will her relationship with Garrus survive after so long apart?
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 27 - Words: 81,935 - Reviews: 115 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 85 - Updated: 8/26/2015 - Published: 10/5/2013 - Garrus V. - Complete
You are not alone reviews
Kate has spent the first few months of the outbreak hiding in an abandoned building. When she emerges into the new world, she's pretty sure she'll be dead within the week. Then she and her friend Michonne are given the opportunity to join a band of survivors, and Kate must learn to live with people again. Luckily for her, a certain crossbow wielding survivor is willing to help.
Walking Dead - Rated: M - English - Romance/Adventure - Chapters: 3 - Words: 8,729 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 4 - Follows: 5 - Updated: 5/4/2015 - Published: 4/26/2015
Falling for Garrus reviews
Casey is a regular girl living on Omega when she gets invited to join Shepard and the Normandy crew, and soon realises it's not the great Commander Shepard she's dreaming about, but his Turian friend.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 24 - Words: 72,293 - Reviews: 69 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 64 - Updated: 8/24/2013 - Published: 3/12/2013 - Garrus V. - Complete