Part of the "All Things Pass" series. A story that takes place between ME1 and ME2 that explores the beginning of Shepard and Liara's relationship.

"A Single Event within a species history can turn a species into something that would of once been seen as an impossibility to those watching said species. And yet the History of Humanity seems so redolent in contradictions that would make their Ancestors quake in Horror for what they would eventually Become" - Matriarch Lindaya Professor of Species History. !AU FANFICTION!

In a quiet hospital in Europe, months after the end of the Reaper War, there is a patient. He cannot wake, cannot dream. Every day, a quarian watches over him. Protecting him. Loving him. And hating every moment without him.

It's been two long years since the return of the Reapers. With Sovereign going rogue along with Saren undergoing rehab, Shepard suffers a fate worse than death. Instead of dying a hero's death he now has to serve under Cerberus — the pro-human organization that not only abhors aliens but the ones who killed his crew and ex-fiancé back on Akuze.

It's been 8 months since the war with the Reapers ended and as the galaxy tries to rebuild, a new threat works to finish the mass extinction promised by the Reapers. But before they can tackle this threat, the crew must retrieve the body of a fallen friend.

An ME2 novelization that starts with Shepard's and Tali's reunion at Freedom's Progress. An alternate history where Shepard returns with her and is welcome into quarian society, while struggling with his own inner demons.

Two orphans from the city slums of Earth, raised together. They share an unbreakable bond. When their new home is destroyed and their family killed, they join the navy and become powerful biotics. When an old foe threatens the galaxy, they will fight it as an unstoppable army of two. And prove that blood does not make you family, and that some bonds can't be broken.

After taking Omega back and getting *that* kiss from Aria, Shepard returns to the Normandy. But her already-strained relationship with Liara threatens to hit a breaking point when Aria comes back to the Citadel. An examination of the love Shepard always wanted, and the passion she never thought would ever be. ME3 - War Hero/Spacer. FemShep/Liara, FemShep/Aria, FemShep/Traynor

For generations, countless souls were looking in bright stars wanting to find better life for themselves. They all believed that universe will accept them with open hands. Truth unfortunately, can make even the brighter of star looks dim.

Cerberus has spent billions of credits trying to bring Commander Jane Shepard back from the dead, and despite the odds it seems to be working. Then a saboteur inside of Cerberus makes his move and Shepard's resurrection takes a horrific turn, leaving both the Alliance and Cerberus scrambling to control the situation...all while the Collectors begin their harvest of humanity.

When I bought the Legendary Edition of Mass Effect I'd expected to re-live the wonder of the game, I never expected to actually 'live' it though

Conrad, in his own words. (A short character study/writing exercise in the voice of Conrad Verner)

Garrus' thoughts and feelings regarding Commander John Shepard were easy to understand and explain: He respected and admired the human Spectre and would follow him into hell in a heartbeat. His feelings regarding his crewmate and friend, Lieutenant Jane Shepard, however, weren't as clear cut. She'd taken up residence in his head and wouldn't leave. Parallel AU, Part 3 in progress.

The Systems Alliance launches multiple programs as an effort to mend humanity's image to the galactic community as a whole, as well as expose the marines to other species to facilitate proactive collaboration. Ensign Shepard signs up for research patrol duty as her first assignment. [Slight AU: Jane and Liara meet 10 years earlier than the events of ME1. Co-author: HappyMistake].

A little side project to provide an overview over the lore surrounding the Imperial Federation in my books 'Saga of the Bridgers'. There will be different chapters covering History, Politics, Armed Forces, etc...basically it's a Wiki page.

The Batarians found the humans first before they went into space. How will the humans behave now?

Ever since she saw Garrus Vakarian, Leena Burke always loved him. The mechanic from the Citadel joins Garrus and Commander Shepard to protect the galaxy. On her adventures Leena will face danger, adventure, and possibly love. Only time will say if she will have the courage to tell the Archangel how she truly feels.

Goddess of mind, goddess of heart - closed-off without consent, She cannot flourish; unlocked to the universe in trust and control, She protects from all outside influences. Only one sits atop the throne of Shepard's subjectivity. Ashley/FemShep, Liara/FemShep. Miranda/FemShep, Aria/FemShep. Power plays, intense loves. Renegon Infiltrator FemShep. Spans the Mass Effect Trilogy.

Garrus POV through the Mass Effect Triology. This will follow Canon, but with it being in another person's POV, there will be variations. Moments that are new. Untold stories and more. - Garrus through Mass Effect 2. Part 2 of 3

Garrus POV through the Mass Effect Triology He had questioned it at the beginning. Just why was he so willing to walk through fire for this human? -This will follow Canon, but with it being in another person's POV, there will be variations. Moments that are new. Untold stories and more. Part 1 of 3 COMPLETED Part 2: If You Never Would Have Died is published and is a WIP

Everyone knows Shepard's story, but who were the soldiers who also fought in the Reaper War? This story revolves around five women who have pledged their service to the Alliance together. Time span: starts before ME1, ends after ME 3. In the later chapters encounters with well-known characters!

A rouge spectre and an ancient sentient spaceship threaten all life in the galaxy with extinction. The only ones who can stop it are a misfit crew of soldiers, mercenaries, a disgraced cop, a prothean scientist, and a quarian engineer. This is an AU retelling of Mass Effect; it will span all four games and more. As always Mass Effect is a property of BioWare.

Commander Shepard wakes up after being killed in a surprise attack by a mysterious alien ship two years earlier to discover she's not the real Shepard, but a clone created to house spare parts in the event something happened to her true self. Jane has to wrestle with the circumstances of her creation and forge a new identity beyond the shadow of the galaxy's biggest hero.

The 26th Century Dawns over a united humanity as it expands across the Attican traverse. A First Contact novelization of an alternate humanity. Worthy of being called a Galactic Power. Glory to those who look forward! Glory to those who push forward!

After the Collector attack on the SSV Normandy, Commander Shepard is brought back by Project Lazarus. However, the commander has ideas on how to get on Cerberus's nerves.