Lt. Commander Robert Edwards was trapped on the Citadel when Cerberus/The Reapers assumed control. As the Prologues begin, Commander Christina Shepard is faced with a decision on how to deal with the Reaper threat. Beach House is the story of her decision and the impact it has on her life and the life of Lt. Commander Edwards.

Two Lt. Commanders are sent be Admiral Hackett to retrieve important information from a Cerberus facility. What they learn there may change their lives.

Sara Ryder has 9 lives like a cat. She lost the first one at Habitat 7. This covers her second death and the Archon missions from the game. The Archon's face was instantly before her. A sharp pain shot down her spine as the needle plunged into the back of her neck. Is he taking something or leaving something behind? The haze of pain dispelled any notion of thought. She could feel

(Dead) Takes place in an alternate version of mass effect a human general goes forward in time to save humanity?

A united galaxy has defeated the Reapers but worlds are left in ruin; every race now turns to recouping their losses as they mourn their dead. Shepard, her family and her friends also begin their recoveries, each fighting their own personal battles while they strive to prevent a fractured galaxy from falling back into chaos — and to secure their own 'happily ever after' ending.

It's 2017, and Rebecca Shepard is 16 is in a camp for troubled teens. One night, there is a bright light outside her window and she goes to investigate and finds a strange ship in a clearing outside camp, along with strange beings. Rebecca is taken because she has seen too much.

Suvi isn't exactly questing for Sara's affections (that would be unprofessional!), but, hey, if it happens, who is she to deny it? Following the game plot with various other shenanigans thrown in there. All characters present with eventual Suvi/Sara (because, come on, they're adorable!)

What if it was fate and not merely chance...What If every meeting you ever had was leading you to home. Every encounter was leading you to who you were meant to be with. Perhaps even across another galaxy where you were to fulfill something no one else could. Come and see the pieces fall into place Custom Ryder x Reyes Romance Soulmates Soulmate-Identifying Marks .

This is just an idea that popped into my head based on my recent playthrough of the series. Femshep/Kaidan. Starts out involving the reporter and her view of noticing their relationship at first then shifts to what's happening with them when they get this news. Eventual canon character death. As usual i own nothing.

Spectre's Shepard, Garrus, and Bau, along with STG Officer Kirrahe are assigned to deal with more threats from the Order of Linron. On Tuchanka, Urdont Wrex discovers OoL activity that threatens his goal for Krogan expansion. Friends and allies unite to deal with an enemy to the Krogan United Clans

A series of short stories following Ryder and Cora's relationship throughout the game and beyond. CustomMaleRyder/Cora. Brother series to Pathfinder Chronicles: Taoshay.

[HUMOR][SCREENPLAY FORMAT] A short little dialogue piece I wrote during my last play through of the series to detail what I imagined Fem!Shep and Joker would discuss in the cockpit. Can take place anywhere between mid ME1 and ME3.

Human memories aren't perfect for a reason. A drell's perfect memory isn't always a blessing. Both are burdens Commander Shepard and Thane Krios must carry. Inspired by "Heavy in Your Arms" by Florence The Machine.

(AU) After a stranger stumbles upon Kaidan Alenko's path, covered in blood and on the run from the police, he's unintentionally brought into the life of a famous criminal known by the name of 'Shepard.' Kaidan isn't exactly clean himself, and hell, he's willing to get his hands dirty for it to remain under wraps. Turns out that Shepard was one step ahead of him...

Kathryn Ryder (a Janeway reference) and Jaal romance. Bumps and misunderstandings along the way. How could she be so attracted to a different species so quick? Trying to figure out where she stands with him is maddening. Lemony content. All characters owned by Bioware, or whatever they are calling themselves these days. Some dialog straight from the game for accuracy.

This story follows the Life of one Nathan Goren, a man from a time before as he goes from Hell on Elysium to the site of the first Battle against the Reapers. Will he survive to see the catalyst, or will he become just another name on a monument to the fallen. An OC insert. Rated T just to be safe

[The Paths We Are Given, Part 1] The year: 2175. The players: Thane Krios, drell assassin, and Nakmor Drack, krogan mercenary. A pair of unlikely allies embark on a quest together: one seeking redemption; the other, revenge. (CW: graphic violence, torture, mentions of suicide)

She was a Shepard. Never once did she shed a tear. Never once did she see her life flash before her eyes... Not until she realized she'd never see him again. He thought he was the one that needed her... But she was always the one that needed him...

Take a look at the young Jane Shepard in the years leading up to Mass Effect 1. How did her decisions in the past shape her into the indomitable woman we know her to be. Canon divergent, but in keeping with main plot points. (Reapers still exist) Dramatically slow build, sorry not sorry. Current rating due to strong language and violence. Tags and rating subject to change.

Scott has finally been cleared for the field after the visit. Ryder shares a story about her and her brother's scars and tattoos when she was asked by Cora.

Part One in The Disaster Zone series. Beth Shepard was fighting from the day she arrived at a charity clinic in the seamy East Side of the Vancouver megalopolis. Abandoned by her mother, named by the nurse on duty, Beth grew up in the system, neglected and starved for love, dreaming of the day she'd escape and find something better. An Earthborn Shepard prequel.

He never expected to find his allegiance and respect at the feet of a human commander. She never expected to be the hero of the galaxy with a turian marksman at her side. Somehow, inexplicably, their worlds intertwined, and what began as friendship blossomed into something more. Follows the storyline of the trilogy ME1 thru ME3 with some changes. Shakarian.

James leaves Shepard an interesting surprise.

Sometimes the truth comes out at the least opportune or appropriate moments. Maritza's playful teasing leads Bain to tangentially admit a truth he's been keeping buried. Written for #Fictober. Day 03: "Now, behave," they murmured.

Event Horizon: the boundary at which light becomes dark. First Lieutenant Shay Shepard lands on the moon of Torfan. Everything changes. Written for Writetober.