Who we were doesn't necessarily define who we are in the present. We're acolytes, bartenders, cops, mercs; everyday citizens residing in a galaxy where Commander Shepard dominates center stage. But we've always been here, going about our lives and coping with the history that shapes us. Although invisible beneath Shepard's shadow, we exist.

AU where the turians are kept as pets and considered little more than smart animals. Spectre agent Shepard, by chance, uncovers the dark truth hidden by those in power and struggles to bring the truth to light. M for violence, language and mature situations.

First fanfic: 27 years after Commander Shepard ended the Reaper War, a new team faces new threats in the galaxy. First in a series. Rated M mostly for language. RedHawk09's story Mass Effect 3: Deception is SORT OF a prequel to this; I explain why at the end of chapter 6. Thank you for letting me do that, Red. Please, PLEASE read and review.

Two Shepard's both wearing the same armor and carrying the same gun. What if Kaidan saved the wrong Shepard and watched the real one fall. What if?

When the news that Earth had fallen to the Reapers reached Menae, Garrus Vakarian feared Shepard hadn't made it off world in time; Victus watched as the young general nearly succumbed to his grief and tried to offer him what comfort he could, hoping to show him there was still something worth fighting for. GarrusxVictus pairing; rated M for mature content, slash, and violence.

Shepard is distracted. So is Garrus. Awkwardness ensues.

After the defeat of the Reapers, and the final death of Jane Shepard, the galaxy is thrown back into another galaxtic war; but against each other. Spectre Kaidan Alenko steps up to bring peace once again, but what will happen when he is forced to work with an over zealous Turian Spectre and when a certain lieuetnant catches his eye? RATED M FOR LANGUAGE AND FUTURE CHAPTERS...KA/OC

It's easy to lose track of time, especially while trying to stop a hyper-advanced machine race from wiping out all life in the galaxy. ME1 & 2, originally written for Shepard's birthday, April 2013.

Suffering from insomnia, Samantha and Tali hang out in the lounge and rifle through Joker's stash of porn while EDI both distracts the pilot and offers commentary on their chosen activity. Drinks are poured and hilarity ensues. Rated M for the sampling of the infamous seven zettabytes.

A young bounty hunter is on Earth when the Reapers arrive, he manages to escape on an alliance vessel but it looks as though his ride to safety is going to be a dangerous one. Rated M for violent scenes and language.

Read the previously untold story of what one particular husk head thinks about being the newest resident of the Normandy, and the Commander's most unusual desk toy. His name is Alan, and he doesn't think much of it. Rated M for some saucy language.

A snapshot of the time after BAaT was shut down and before Kaidan Alenko chose to join the Alliance Military.

Elsa Shepard's last known location was near the Citadel beam with Hammer Company, though word was she'd made it up into the Citadel. Major Coats had seen a few miracles in his lifetime already. When an N7 soldier is found amid the rubble on the Citadel, Coats wonders if this could be another miracle.

Set during the six month period of Commander Shepard's house arrest at Centcom in Vancouver. Shepard may have destroyed the Collector base and survived transiting the Alpha Relay, but being back on Alliance home turf brings a whole new set of challenges that she's not even aware of. Starring Admiral Hackett and Admiral Anderson.

The Reaper War has begun. Commander Shepard can't do it all. The Alliance soon makes a drastic decision. They bring their most heavily guarded secret to light. His limits physically, mentally and emotionally will be put to the test. The beginning of the N7 UKNOWN series. Rated M for violence, swearing, dark moments and eventual sexual instances

Ashley and Shepard go on a much needed date, to discuss their relationship during the war with the Reapers. Just a fluffy piece for the Shepley lovers!

Sometimes the galaxy changes fast. For better or for worse, the crew of the MSV Hyperion changes with it. /Volume 3 of the Red Moon Collection\

Various ideas and possibly beginning chapters to stories and crossovers i would like to see written. Its under Mass Effect, because that is the first idea i came up with.

A year after her abduction and subsequent rescue, Tevos's life has settled into something resembling normalcy - or as normal as it can get with the Queen of Omega as her bondmate. However, with Liara about to give birth to her first daughter, Tevos finds herself reevaluating her choices while Aria tries to suppress the grief she thought she had already buried. Sequel to CoI.

During a Reddit AMA, Raphael Sbarge confirmed my suspicions he narrated a Disney vacation planning DVD. So naturally it came up on tumblr that Kaidan should take everyone to Disney World. OP delivers. This fic will give you cavities. I don't even know how it happened. Forgive me? Rating for language only, because Jack. Otherwise it's as rated G as it gets.

Because love stories aren't just for girls. Even the cheesy ones. WARNINGS: LANGUAGE, LEMONS, VIOLENCE, ADULT SITUATIONS.

The Reapers are dead, everyone is happy and so Khalisah Bint Sinan al-Jilani takes the opportunity to interview the Hero, Commander Shepard, and gets some unexpected answers.

In which Javik and Kasumi get a little drunk and reach an understanding. Mostly gen with a tiny bit of potential Javik/Kasumi.

Set during Mass Effect 3, in the Rose Athena Shepard storyline. Lieutenant James Vega is having some trouble sleeping. Warning: past abuse mentioned. All characters belong to Bioware/EA. UPDATED with Chapter Two.

A Custom Ending to Mass Effect 3 based on my own character and his interactions and history (and past Fan Fictions).