Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Raised by military parents, Shepard knew she would serve; honor & duty a part of her soul. A natural born leader, fiercely independent, she has a hard time sharing control or responsibility with anyone. As a new galactic threat emerges, she must learn how to share the burdens of war before she is buried by them. A shy Asari archeologist might just be the one to teach her...
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- Part 1 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Samantha Shepard prequel stories and other miscellaneous pieces with additional details not included in the main storylines of the first two books of the Chronicles of Samantha Shepard, First Life and Only Hope Remains. You never know what you might see here... All comments and critiques more than welcome.
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- Part 2 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Mostly Liara T'Soni sideline stories and other miscellaneous pieces from alternate POVs that fit within the Chronicles storyline, including, amongst other things, the backgrounds of my key OCs, where they came from and how they linked into the main story. You never know what else you might see here... All comments, critiques, thoughts, and prods more than welcome.
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- Part 3 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Dr Liara T'Soni was on top of the world...until the day her world came crashing down. A surprise attack took away her love of a lifetime, throwing Liara into a world of despair and anger, until an offer of aid came from a most unlikely source. Liara would have to chance it in an attempt to regain what she lost. Only one thing remained for her -- hope. The hope of a second chance.
(Graphic Violence warning applicable only to Ch 4, compliments of Aria T'Loak...of course.)
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- Part 4 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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After disappearing for two years and waking up amidst an age-old enemy, Shepard fights to regain what she has lost -- the trust of the Alliance, some of her dearest friends and her lost love. With a new Normandy, a Cerberus crew and self-doubts raised by the improbability of her own continued existence, Shepard must battle humanity's newest emerging enemy, the Collectors.
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- Part 5 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Could Not Stop for Death by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
06 May 2016
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Despite their best efforts to defeat the enemy, the inevitable happens. Reapers appear and throw the galaxy into chaos. Shepard struggles to regain lost trust, resolve centuries-old wars, and overcome the machinations of a madman hell-bent on derailing their best efforts to unite a divided galaxy before all is lost. Is the love of one Asari strong enough to hold it all together?
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- Part 6 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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The Promise of After by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
13 Oct 2017
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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.
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- Part 7 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Hooley on the Normandy by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
17 Mar 2015
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After Shepard and crew had recovered from injuries received at the conclusion of the Reaper War, the Council sent them on a 1-year public relations 'Victory Tour.' Being Irish and desperate for a change of pace, Shepard decides to secretly acquire the necessary supplies to throw a surprise hooley (party) for the entire crew on St Patrick's Day; March 17, 2188.
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- Part 8 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Promises Delivered - New Beginnings by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
11 Jan 2019
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Leaving the ranks of the Systems Alliance but remaining a Spectre, Shepard continues fighting the galaxy's battles with Liara and the crew of the Knight Shade at her side, as assassins and radical political parties relentlessly plot against them. Old foes return to haunt the Spectre, her friends and her family, as they find a way forward in a slowly recovering galaxy.
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- Part 9 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Happy Halloween! This little bit jumped into my head and I simply had to get it 'on paper.' Samhain is the festival of the dead; a festival of remembrance and honoring of dear departed friends and relations. It is celebrated between the sundowns of October 31 and November 1.
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- Part 10 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Promises Delivered II - Forging The Future by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
23 Jan 2021
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As an Asari Spectre, Shepard serves only the Galactic Council. Along with Liara and the crew of the Knight Shade at her side, they use the combined power of the Shadow Broker and their new ally, Atlas, to resolve disputes galaxy-wide, starting with the looming Quarian Civil War. Format will be a series of story arcs with possible one-shots to fill gaps between time jumps.
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- Part 11 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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PD III - The Archaeologist by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
08 Feb 2026
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With friends and family at her side, Dr Liara T'Soni travels the galaxy, digging up the long-lost trail of the Protheans. Setting aside her life as an active Spectre, Shepard settles into domestic life (of sorts) to accompany Liara on her journey. Finally, a life full of peace, love and happiness becomes reality… and the long-awaited little blues get to make their appearance.
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- Part 12 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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A Gabby Daniels' Christmas by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
30 Dec 2021
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Gabriella Daniels-Donnelly receives a welcome visit from N7 Harley Creath for the holidays. Brought to you, largely, compliments of my co-writer, Old Gamer!
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- Part 13 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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A Christmas Present for Oriana Lawson by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
26 Dec 2022
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Title pretty much says it all.
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- Part 14 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Thessian Christmas 2202 by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
25 Dec 2015
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This Christmas story is set in 2202, 14 years after the war and well after Shepard's semi-retirement from the Spectres... after all, no one truly retires from being a Spectre. It does contain a couple of spoilers, and deviates somewhat from my standard canon, so read at your own risk. A modified version of this will eventually be rolled into the main storyline. Merry Christmas!
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- Part 15 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Character Reference - Chronicles of Samantha Shepard by Desert Sunrise (sniderde92), Old_Gamer
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
27 Feb 2021
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With the number of OCs growing as the Chronicles continue, a number of readers have asked for this, so we decided this could be a useful (and maybe necessary) tool to help keep track of them all. We’ll continue to update this as required, and if you happen to find any characters we have forgotten to list, please comment on it, and we’ll get them added! Hope it answers the mail!
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- Part 16 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard
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Companion piece to the Chronicles of Samantha Shepard. We will use this work to publish 'our canon' side stories, including the numerous OCs we have created, that do not pertain directly to the main storyline. If we come up with something not necessarily our canon, you will find those pieces within the work titled 'Random Bits.'
Please note the chapters (unless a multi-chapter arc) will not be chronological... they may jump all over the date/time map.Series
- Part 17 of Chronicles of Samantha Shepard