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 Author has written 3 stories for Mass Effect. "Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that but simply growth, We are happy when we are growing." William Butler Yeats Thank you to everyone who writes and reads on this site. I have found inspiration to branch out and write myself. I have a few stories posted. I would appreciate feedback so I can improve my writing skills. "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." Albus Dumbledore |
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Loved by Sia Later reviews
Meghan Shepard's Logs of the journey to defeat the Collectors. Kaidan A./Shepard, Garrus V./Shepard. Rated M for language, violence and more.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 31 - Words: 93,769 - Reviews: 149 - Favs: 165 - Follows: 213 - Updated: 2/9/2016 - Published: 6/20/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V.
Live and Learn by Charis77 reviews
The story of Cadmus Vakarian, father of Garrus Vakarian. Begins with his marriage and will follow him through the Mass Effect series of games and a little beyond. Explores Cadmus' impact on and relationship with his family, focusing on our favorite turian, Garrus Vakarian.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Family/Drama - Chapters: 56 - Words: 374,434 - Reviews: 203 - Favs: 136 - Follows: 116 - Updated: 3/31/2014 - Published: 11/21/2012 - OC, Garrus V., Solana Vakarian - Complete
Sunday Drive by tarysande reviews
Things go awry when Shepard lets someone else sit in the driver's seat of the Mako.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,416 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 49 - Follows: 7 - Published: 12/22/2013 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Time Will Tell by Charis77 reviews
A series of glimpses into the life of Hannah Shepard, the woman who shaped the heroine of the galaxy. Begins with Hannah's early life and follows her through the Mass Effect series of games and a little beyond.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Family - Chapters: 42 - Words: 185,543 - Reviews: 126 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 47 - Updated: 8/20/2013 - Published: 8/6/2012 - Hannah S., Shepard (F) - Complete
Evacuating Thessia by PandaPez reviews
Shepard struggles to cope with her guilt after leaving Thessia. Shakarian
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,290 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 7 - Published: 8/7/2013 - Shepard (F), Garrus V., Joker, EDI - Complete
The Fool Who Follows by LittleLotte17 reviews
Somewhere in between running for his life , dodging bullets, and calibrating big guns, Garrus Vakarian finds himself roped into helping Shepard deal with the complicated tangle of her emotions after Horizon. A task that's made even more daunting when he realizes that his feelings for the Commander might not be strictly platonic. FemShep/Garrus with a dash of Shenko.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,980 - Reviews: 7 - Favs: 23 - Follows: 10 - Published: 7/26/2013 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Patient Confidentiality by hallucigenia sparsa reviews
Short scene set after the end of ME1. Shepard and Kaidan are recovering from the injuries they sustained in the attack on the Citadel.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,046 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 7 - Follows: 2 - Published: 7/12/2013 - Shepard (F), Kaidan A. - Complete
Jaws That Bite, Claws That Catch by Fistful of Gamma Rays reviews
It's a long road from "alien" to "partner."
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 20 - Words: 23,678 - Reviews: 100 - Favs: 233 - Follows: 118 - Updated: 7/10/2013 - Published: 6/21/2013 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Don't Just Tell Me, Show Me by Spacer Paste reviews
When James Vega asks the Commander for some advice on a career decision the discussion takes an interesting turn of events. James & FemShep pairing. James story arch. There's also a little girl named Mariposa who makes an appearance. Rated M for romantically written sex scenes & a couple of 4 letter words.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 20 - Words: 41,767 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 33 - Follows: 21 - Updated: 6/20/2013 - Published: 5/10/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V., D. Anderson, James V. - Complete
Slipping by Lindira reviews
In his final days, Thane slips into memories of his last love. A love story in glimpses and stolen moments. F!ShepxThane. Spoilers for Mass Effect 3. Complete.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Tragedy - Chapters: 13 - Words: 25,473 - Reviews: 84 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 80 - Updated: 4/22/2013 - Published: 3/29/2012 - Shepard (F), Thane K. - Complete
Casual Jealousy by Kodiak Sage reviews
When Shepard and Kaidan hook up at Shepard's party, things become strained in her friends-with-benefits relationship to Garrus. Is there anything left between them worth saving? Takes place during ME3 Femshep/Garrus with some FemShep Kaidan.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 6,816 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 6 - Published: 4/8/2013 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
That Jazz by Lindira reviews
Shepard is obsessed with musicals. Garrus tries to make sense of her odd behavior while suffering through near-constant song and dance.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 5,106 - Reviews: 10 - Favs: 13 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 1/10/2013 - Published: 1/8/2013 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Those With Steady Hands by Aurora Musis Amica reviews
Colleagues. Rivals. Maybe friends? While on a sniper's perch, protecting his Commander, Garrus spends some quiet moments considering his newest ally, the assassin and fellow sniper known as Thane.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,269 - Reviews: 9 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/11/2012 - Garrus V., Thane K., Shepard (F) - Complete
Variations on a Theme, with Tank and Gunfire by servantofclio reviews
Shepard finds herself reliving the last few years, from the beacon on Eden Prime to the battle on Earth. Again, and again, and again. How much can she change? How much should she change? M for language, occasional sexual situations.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 23 - Words: 38,574 - Reviews: 261 - Favs: 582 - Follows: 162 - Updated: 9/28/2012 - Published: 9/6/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Disruptive by Rokubi reviews
Shepard finally works up the courage to make a move on her gunnery officer. Only things don't play out as well as she hoped. That's okay… she thinks. Sometimes things just don't work out. But it seems like he might have said no for very crazy reason. Seriously, how can anybody think that? Set ME2 Garrus/F!Shepard Romance/Humor with M content.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,557 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 104 - Follows: 12 - Updated: 9/18/2012 - Published: 9/17/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
The Sweetest Kind of Comfort by quondam reviews
Before the final mission to disarm the bomb on Tuchanka, Shepard and Tarquin Victus spend the night finding comfort in one another.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 10,990 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 50 - Follows: 8 - Published: 8/8/2012 - Shepard (F), Tarquin Victus - Complete
Skin and Bone by artistic mishap reviews
During the course of her trial, all Shepard's skeletons come tumbling out of the closet. James doesn't quite know how to deal with the revelation that one of his heroes is actually human - or that he might actually like her better this way.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 13 - Words: 47,471 - Reviews: 36 - Favs: 47 - Follows: 37 - Updated: 8/6/2012 - Published: 6/27/2012 - Shepard (F), James V.
Family Reunion by Charis77 reviews
Post Mass Effect 3: Shepard and Garrus unexpectedly find their families meeting for the first time.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 12 - Words: 25,929 - Reviews: 21 - Favs: 117 - Follows: 60 - Updated: 7/31/2012 - Published: 7/20/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
By Mistake or Design by vermouthhh reviews
The moment Kaidan sees her on Horizon, everything comes crashing down around him. Shenko one-shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,518 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 11 - Published: 7/31/2012 - Kaidan A., Shepard (F) - Complete
Nights, Days, Shadows by servantofclio reviews
A surprise attraction between two Normandy crewmembers develops into something more. Liara/Garrus; references to FemShep/Kaidan.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 19 - Words: 71,590 - Reviews: 74 - Favs: 67 - Follows: 89 - Updated: 7/23/2012 - Published: 1/9/2012 - Liara T'Soni, Garrus V.
Translations by vermouthhh reviews
A collection of James Vega drabbles, circa Mass Effect 3. Vega/Femshep pairing. Dancing, sparring, swearing, blood, sweat, kisses and Spanish galore.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 30 - Words: 58,361 - Reviews: 229 - Favs: 142 - Follows: 90 - Updated: 7/23/2012 - Published: 6/20/2012 - James V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Life Signs by tarysande reviews
When a routine reconnaissance mission goes awry, Shepard and Garrus are pushed to the bounds of their endurance.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 22 - Words: 49,523 - Reviews: 377 - Favs: 467 - Follows: 198 - Updated: 7/19/2012 - Published: 5/20/2012 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
Better Than Expected by Charis77 reviews
Revised ending to Mass Effect 3: Female Shepard reminisces on the difficult choice she made to save the universe and contemplates her relationship with Garrus. *Contains Spoilers*
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,351 - Reviews: 3 - Favs: 20 - Follows: 6 - Published: 7/16/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Build'em Up With Wornout Tools by winter156 reviews
A mother will stop at nothing when it comes to her child
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,470 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 27 - Follows: 5 - Published: 6/5/2012 - Hannah S., Shepard (F)
Curiosity by quondam reviews
While the Reapers ravage Palaven, some of the Turians on Menae pass the time by trading stories about the species they've bedded. Garrus enlightens them on what it's like to be with a human. Originally posted on the MEK community on LJ.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,214 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 351 - Follows: 34 - Published: 5/30/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - 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: 602 - Follows: 448 - Updated: 4/10/2012 - Published: 2/26/2012 - [Garrus V., Shepard (F)]
Letters from the Brig by KSCrusaders reviews
A little ingenuity on the part of the Shadow Broker allows Shepard to write to Garrus after being brigged. Letter-style one-shots taking place between ME2 and ME3. FemShep/Garrus. COMPLETE.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 7 - Words: 12,541 - Reviews: 70 - Favs: 145 - Follows: 110 - Updated: 4/4/2012 - Published: 3/15/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Visual Stimulus by servantofclio reviews
Shepard discovers what Garrus has been recording with his visor all this time and leaves him a little surprise of her own. FemShep/Garrus, M for xenosexings.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,228 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 144 - Follows: 23 - Published: 4/1/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Ghost by KSCrusaders reviews
The death of a Spectre leaves a gaping void in the lives of those who survive her. A three part series of vignettes from the perspective of Garrus Vakarian, dealing with her death, absence, and rebirth. FemShep/Garrus, COMPLETE. Ending spoilers.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 3 - Words: 7,566 - Reviews: 16 - Favs: 39 - Follows: 13 - Updated: 3/14/2012 - Published: 1/24/2012 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Tentacle Lover by Chi Kyoku reviews
Garrus goes out for drinks with his C-Sec co-workers on the Citadel, and one of them makes the mistake of insulting the commander. Unfortunately for him, turians don't take that sort of thing lying down.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,315 - Reviews: 29 - Favs: 159 - Follows: 25 - Published: 3/7/2012 - [Garrus V., Shepard (F)] - Complete
Dossier: Shepard by Chi Kyoku reviews
Notoriously poor driver, whether of military grade tanks or civilian vehicles. Cannot cook cuisine more advanced than microwave nutri-gel. Known allergy to dogs and varren, correctible with medication. Highly susceptible to sunburn. Approach with caution.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,538 - Reviews: 20 - Favs: 83 - Follows: 12 - Published: 2/26/2012 - [Shepard (F), Garrus V.] - Complete
It's A Human Thing by Chi Kyoku reviews
"As the Mako trundled through hours of dark subterranean tunnels, winding its way back to the surface, Shepard fell asleep on his shoulder." Shepard's driving is even worse than usual. When Garrus convinces her to let him take over, he finds out why.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,115 - Reviews: 40 - Favs: 189 - Follows: 28 - Published: 2/25/2012 - [Shepard (F), Garrus V.] - Complete
A Fistful of Bullets by Loethlin reviews
Shepard has a slight gun obsession, which has Garrus worried. Mass Effect Kink Meme fill. Yay, won an award for this one!
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,944 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 5 - Published: 12/7/2011 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
What To Do With Grey by servantofclio reviews
Shepard is dismayed to find she's going grey, and Garrus is confused.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,821 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 130 - Follows: 14 - Published: 11/22/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
You've Got Mail! by Loethlin reviews
In the aftermath of Horizon, Shepard is stressed out and sad. Normandy's crew is trying to take care of her, in quite a roundabout way. Yet another Mass Effect Kink Meme fill. Yay, won an award for this one!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 814 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 72 - Follows: 6 - Published: 11/9/2011 - Kaidan A., Shepard (F) - Complete
Acquired Taste by Loethlin reviews
Shepard and Garrus try kissing, human style. Another kink meme fill.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 461 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 21 - Published: 10/25/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Awkwardness Thing by Loethlin reviews
Garrus witnesses Shepard cutting her hair and freaks out. Another Mass Effect Kink Meme fill.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,038 - Reviews: 5 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 11 - Published: 10/10/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Distractions by Loethlin reviews
Sleepy Commander Shepard just wants to catch a break, but a call from The Illusive Man interrupts her and Garrus. Mass Effect Kink Meme fill.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,462 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 37 - Follows: 4 - Published: 10/5/2011 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Aliens are Weird by KiwiDayDreams reviews
AU. Shepard and Garrus meet when they're much younger at the Citadel childcare center. Garrus has never seen a human before and Shepard has never seen a Turian up close. Shenanigans ensue as they both find out that aliens are really weird.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 2 - Words: 13,157 - Reviews: 60 - Favs: 479 - Follows: 93 - Updated: 9/2/2011 - Published: 6/3/2011 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
A Friend in All Things by WordTree reviews
Shepard wasn't expecting to be confronted about her love life, but when Garrus does it raises important questions. Oneshot drabble wherein Shepard muses on her relationships with Kaiden, Garrus and Thane. K for mild language. Implied Sheiros.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,884 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 18 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/4/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Love Me as I Love You by SerNature reviews
Thane and Shepard get a moments respite on Intai'sei, but a memory threatens to break the peace. One-shot, fluff!smut.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,009 - Reviews: 11 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 6 - Published: 4/3/2010 - Shepard (F), Thane K. - Complete
Strange Bedfellows by Phoenike reviews
An alternate take on what happened between fem!Shep and Garrus before entering the Omega-4 relay. NuitNuit gave me the title, which is nice.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 2 - Words: 11,193 - Reviews: 39 - Favs: 279 - Follows: 33 - Updated: 3/5/2010 - Published: 2/21/2010 - [Shepard (F), Garrus V.] - Complete
Trust by KSCrusaders reviews
Trust doesn't come easily to Shepard, but there is one person in the galaxy who has never let her down. Someone she trusts with her life, and gradually, a little more than that. FemShep/Garrus bondage smut, small spoilers for ME2.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,490 - Reviews: 26 - Favs: 225 - Follows: 34 - Published: 2/23/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
In Translation by KSCrusaders reviews
The most precious part of being alive needs no words. FemShep/Garrus smut, post-endgame. Very minor spoilers for Garrus romance, sidequest, and ME2 endgame.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,609 - Reviews: 23 - Favs: 157 - Follows: 15 - Published: 2/10/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Fever Dream by KSCrusaders reviews
Being live bait for an Ardat-Yakshi is not something to be taken lightly. And Garrus Vakarian is not willing to let Shepard deal with her missions--or her nightmares--alone any more. FemShep/Garrus, spoilers for the Samara sidequest. Part 3 of 3 COMPLETE.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 3 - Words: 12,288 - Reviews: 47 - Favs: 158 - Follows: 49 - Updated: 2/7/2010 - Published: 2/5/2010 - Shepard (F), Garrus V. - Complete
Once by KSCrusaders reviews
The calm just before the storm. FemShep/Garrus, minor spoilers for Mass Effect 2.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,526 - Reviews: 25 - Favs: 121 - Follows: 12 - Published: 1/27/2010 - Garrus V., Shepard (F) - Complete
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An Adventure of Youth reviews
Hannah Shepard wanted to take her daughter Marissa to Earth for her birthday, but duty calls and they go to the Citadel instead. Marissa meets a Turian girl named Kalea and an adventure follows. From the beauty of the Presidium to the bowels of the Foundations... enjoy the adventure! BioWare owns Mass Effect. Thanks to htewing, braxy29, servantofclio, and JBragg. Please review.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Family/Adventure - Chapters: 9 - Words: 21,596 - Reviews: 6 - Favs: 12 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 9/26/2013 - Published: 6/29/2013 - Shepard (F), Hannah S. - Complete
A Hard Goodbye - Pre-ME1 reviews
Saying goodbye is always hard. *Reviews are always helpful. Thank you!
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 406 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 1 - Published: 3/24/2013 - Shepard (F), Hannah S. - Complete
A Moment in Time - ME1 reviews
Shepard is on Feros and the botanical tyrant is dead and what is the deal with these Asari and the attraction to play with her mind. Marissa Shepard meets Shiala. *Reviews are always helpful. Thank you!
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 993 - Reviews: 1 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Published: 3/24/2013 - Shepard (F), Shiala - Complete