Jan1mal
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31 Days of Halloween Foolishness –Sweet Chaos Edition by Jan1mal
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy
10 Oct 2025
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“One squad. Thirty-one disasters. Zero regrets. Just add glitter.”
Starting October 1st, 2025 my first 31 Days of Halloween Foolishness will commence.
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In the cold expanse of Terra Nova orbit, aboard the stolen frigate Whisper, Commander Justin Cavanaugh-Shepard and his ragtag squad of survivors—soldiers, outcasts, and dreamers—forge new traditions among the stars. Haunted by memories of rain-soaked Thanksgivings in Vancouver and chaotic celebrations in East LA, Justin and Maverick lead the Black
“Two Thanksgivings. One family. Infinite stars.”Dragons through rituals of quiet reflection and riotous joy, blending harvest and chaos, silence and music.
As the squad gathers for two Thanksgivings—one for the roots, one for the fire—they discover that family is not inherited, but chosen. Through shared meals, stories, and the scars of war, they reclaim gratitude in the face of loss, building a home not from history, but from hope. In the darkness between worlds, the Black Dragons learn that sometimes, the quietest thanks are the loudest, and that healing begins with the rituals we make for ourselves.
For fans of found family, space opera, and stories where resilience is stitched into every tradition, “Constellations of Gratitude” is a celebration of memory, meaning, and the miracle of chosen kin.
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- English
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In the aftermath of a galactic conflict, Ashton finds himself in a London hospital, physically healing but emotionally shattered. Haunted by the loss of Anderson and the echoes of war, Ashton struggles to compose a song in Anderson's honor. Amidst his grief, a miraculous revelation emerges: EDI, the synthetic intelligence thought destroyed by the Destroy pulse, has survived in a fragmented form.
Guided by Anderson's hidden contingency protocol, Ashton embarks on a journey of resurrection and remembrance. With the help of friends and allies, he uses music and memory to reconstruct EDI, transforming her from mere code into a living, evolving being. As they navigate themes of identity, belonging, and defiance, Ashton and EDI redefine their existence and legacy in a galaxy eager to erase synthetic life.
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When the slavers return to Mindoir, the Ashland family stands alone.
Jack Ashland—a retired Alliance Marine—fights to protect his children, Rogue and Scout, as the colony burns around them. But when tragedy strikes and Scout is taken, the twins must survive not just the battlefield, but the grief that follows. Reinforcements arrive too late to save their father, but not too late to carry his legacy forward.
Now, under the watchful eye of Rear Admiral Malcom Hawke, Rogue and Scout are given a choice: fade into the wreckage of war, or rise from it. At Vancouver Basic, they meet Justin Cavanaugh, a tech prodigy raised by biotic rights advocates, and Phoenix Matthews, a soldier born into legacy and pressure. Together, they begin a new chapter—one forged in fire, bound by loss, and driven by the hope of something more.
A story of survival, sacrifice, and the families we choose, The Last Light of Mindoir is a character-driven sci-fi drama about what it means to live after everything falls apart.
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- Part 4 of Squad Stories
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- 8,377
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These are the dossiers of MY characters for Mass Effect
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Squad Stories by Jan1mal
Fandom: Mass Effect - All Media Types, Mass Effect Trilogy, Top Gun (Movies)
07 Oct 2025
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An assortment of stories for both Justin and Ashton's Squads
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Adventures at Alliance High by Jan1mal
Fandom: Mass Effect - All Media Types, Mass Effect Trilogy
18 Sep 2025
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Jan1mal's Mass Effect Stories by Jan1mal
Fandom: Mass Effect - All Media Types, Mass Effect Trilogy
07 Jul 2025
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Stories with my fav FemShep, Diablo. Earthborn/Sole Survivor/Vanguard
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Reconciling is hard.
Things never went according to plan, not really. Not with Shepard. Eden Prime. Noveria. Virmire. Alchera. Shepard was like a ship that skipped off the atmosphere every time he set a course for re-entry. With Shepard there was no script. No rehearsal. You just had to go with your gut.
Bookmarked by Jan1mal
24 Apr 2022
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Futile the winds to a heart in port by happychica
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy, Mass Effect - All Media Types
07 Jun 2022
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The war is dragging on, the Reapers no closer to being defeated. But sometimes, the small, sweet moments demand their turn, no matter what larger forces might be at play.
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- Part 5 of A Crystal Hewn From Stone
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23 Apr 2022
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James joined the Normandy's crew reluctantly at first, but stayed in the shuttle bay with Steve. After the loss of his husband, Steve is ready to die for the war, and James is as well, for different reasons. Both of them find a reason to live they didn't expect.
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21 Apr 2022
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The Chronicles of Commander Zach Shepard by Sharaxis
Fandoms: Mass Effect Trilogy, Mass Effect - All Media Types
18 Mar 2022
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After Horizon, Shepard is a complete wreck. Follow his journey in finding his way back to Kaidan - and his way back to himself.
This fic follows the events of ME2 and ME3, plus a lot of original post-ending chapters.
Feel free to drop comments!
Can follow me on Twitter for new chapter updates: https://twitter.com/_Sharaxis_
Edit: Chronicles is now done, but I'll be posting chapter updates for my other Zach fics there!
Cameo from Raphael Sbarge where he reads the LONG romantic Kaidan monologue from chapter 72 out loud (!):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3v_elT1b2Q&lc=Ugxk-Kf-4Jmh1lAKyzl4AaABAgKaidan's voice has officially declared his love for Zach!
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- 273,752
- Chapters:
- 127/127
- Comments:
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- 113
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18 Apr 2022
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Fate drew Hytham and Eivor together. Now it's up to them to bridge the distance between them.
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27 Mar 2021