Shepard can't be around to listen on all the conversations between the teenage refugee and the Turian on the Citadel, Shepard's too busy saving the world, and eavesdropping on other conversations, so what happened when the good Commander wasn't there?

In the Galactic Codex, 278 words are dedicated to the Miracle at Palaven. They could never hope to encompass the despair, the ingenuity, the desperation, the spirit, and the valor of this unprecedented operation. Join historian Arena Nyscirius as she documents the failures and triumphs of what is now considered a major turning point of the Reaper War. Do you believe in miracles?

After destroying the Reapers, Shepard is found badly wounded but alive. A message from a surprising source leads her on a quest to save what she'd thought was lost forever. Femshep/Garrus

The origins story for Rose Shepard of Shepard's Birthday. When the Mindoir colony is wiped out, Commander Steven Hackett finds himself responsible for the care of the sole survivor. Shepard/Hackett slowmance.

After speaking to The Catalyst, Elianah Shepard is faced with a final decision. In her moment of clarity and in her own voice, she reflects on the events and choices that led to this. This is a mature, dramatic canon based on the ME trilogy and goes *beyond* what is seen in combat. All characters will appear throughout as it unfolds. (Input is welcome; thanks for reading!)

My version of Mass Effect 3 cause as I think almost every mass effect fan HATES how it ends! Changed it to how I wanted to end and not with MY SHEPARD DIEING! But also making it a JokerxOC love fic hope you in joy...ps I suck at summeries (changed the summery)

Humanity's first contact was with a Hiver Dreadnought. Now, as Humanity is sieged on all sides years after first contact with Citadel Species, Commander John Shepard is tasked with a mission that will force cooperation with the Council to uncover the attackers of Eden Prime. Fighting through hardships, will he understand the aliens, or will he hold himself true to Solforce ideals?

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

When Shepard ends up on the SR-1 after the Citadel, things...don't go well. This story was inspired by servantofclio's magnificent 'Variations on a Theme, with Tank and Gunfire' which can be found on AO3 and is really much better than this. Like, LOTS better. You should probably go read that instead.

The Reaper War is over. Things have changed. More inside. Shepard, Miranda, Liara. Others may make an appearance.

Commander Jane Shepard finds herself romantically pursuing a Turian Janitor. [Reaperless AU]

Ferik Shepard has been part of the Reds for most of her life, following orders without question. But there is a turning point in everyone's life, and she is about to discover hers.

Following Thessia, Admiral Hackett orders Shepard and her crew to head to the Citadel for mandatory shore leave. But can the Commander truly relax while the galaxy is falling apart? Will the galaxy even let her relax? Contains spoilers from Citadel DLC.

Roxanne Shepard attempts to get her life back on track after the war, and attempts to keep the galaxy on it's feet. Another ME3 fix it fic - best possible destroy ending, all DLCs included. Rated M for smut in the later chapters, swearing, gore and will contain triggers for PTSD, gore, etc. Uses Custom!FemShep. Appropriate triggers and spoilers will be posted for every update.

Upon reuniting after the suicide mission through the Omega 4 relay, Liara and Shepard have come catching up to do, and some confessions to make. Contains Liara/FemShep fluff. Rated M for mild smut.

A bad mass effect fanfiction written by room mate

SI. Jane Shepard, ruthless renegade, earthborn and colonist of Mindoir, ends up accepting a Shadow Broker operative. Along the way, she will face enemies she has never seen before as Geth, Cerberus and Mercenary bands will fight tooth and nail against her. In the end, knowledge is power. And power is there to be used...certainly not to help the galaxy. Characters death. Not 1st POV

James needed a massage from Shepard. (Hints at Thane/Shepard romance, or friendship however you interpret it)

The story of a mysterious man that goes by the name of 'The Ghost'. Born into a rough life on earth, he moved to the Citadel with his adopted father who trained him in combat, biotics and tactics during his life. But one day, his life changes when Saren, Sovereign and the Geth decide to attack. Starts at ME1 Ending, possibly going to the end of ME3 (Changing many things if so.)

After the story Horizon: The Confrontation and Beyond, this is a series of short chapters on all the eligible romance candidates for Shepard (F) in ME2, minus the chocolate syrup associate, Kaidan Alenko. (He was bashed to a pulp in Horizon: The Confrontation and Beyond already) Also in here, dear old Garrus and how and why Shepard still chose him and who else were involved.

A/U where one Turians choice changes a young Shepard's life forever. Eventual Garrus/FShepard pairing with Nihlus and Kaidan on the way. Let me know what you think.

It all began with a list. Well, not exactly, more like it all began with Shepard doing something incredibly stupid. Then this evolved into several more stupid things, until Shepard had done so many stupid things that she needed to make a list to remember them all. This is that list. Read on, to discover 21 things Shepard needs to remember, and why she needs to remember them.

Commander Amiee Shepard was sleeping soundly in her bed, getting some much needed sleep when she realized that she was not alone.

Bitter rivalry and malice riddle the political climate of Citaldel space and threatens intergalactic peace. When a high-ranking intelligence officer within Alliance intelligence services is killed under suspicious circumstances, the ageing secret agent Brad 'Spider' Giffard is tasked with finding the hitman. This leads him to discover an intergalatic conspiracy in the making. AU OC

Kinkmeme prompt fill - Turian women are notoriously quiet in bed. Shepard isn't super loud in bed, but she's completely unafraid to moan when Garrus hits a good angle or call out his name when she's coming. This makes Garrus feel like an absolute stud as well as giving him warm fuzzies. Shep doesn't know why he's QUITE so giddy.