Carleen
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since: 03-09-09, id: 1861159, Profile Updated: 11-20-12
country: USA
Author has written 38 stories for Firefly, Mass Effect, Castle, Stargate: SG-1, StarTrek: The Original Series, Halo, and Star Trek: 2009.

Greetings. Welcome to my profile and thank you for taking the time to read my writing.

Due to fanfiction's policies I'm moving my stories to K/SArchive dot com, LiveJournal and archiveofourown dot org. My pen name will remain "Carleen" Hope to see you there.

I'm a decades long Star Trek fan. I'm also a gamer (PC and XBox) and my favorites game styles are FPS and RPG games. My favorite games are the HALO and Mass Effect franchises, F.E.A.R. and RPG games like Oblivion and Skyrim. Don't watch much TV, except for BBS and PBS. I'm kind of a documetary junkie. Sherlock is my number one favorite right now, with Castle a close second.

A review, feedback or just a quick hello is always welcome.


1. Bid My Blood to Run reviews
A different approach to the FemShep/Garrus relationship. He's a turian and perhaps not always the kind-hearted and gentle teddy bear we've come to expect. Adult situations about adult relationships. Rated M for a good reason. May 24 update: Another Evanescence song "My Immortal" just won't let me be. It's just too perfect a song for a part two. So... Part 2 coming up shortly.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,044 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 5-22-13 - Shepard (F) & Garrus V.
2. Don't Just Tell Me, Show Me » reviews
When JamesV asks the Commander for some advice on a career decision the discussion takes an interesting turn of events. JamesV & FShep pairing. JamesV story arch. There's also a little girl named Mariposa who's made an appearance. Rated M for romantically written sex scenes & a couple of 4 letter words. The last six chapters are not "M" rated at all. So give 'em a try.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Family - Chapters: 15 - Words: 31,359 - Reviews: 19 - Updated: 5-7-13 - Published: 5-10-12 - James V. & Shepard (F)
3. The Butcher of Torfan
Commander Shepard and the painful reality of her life. Drabble for LJ Insanity Round Wednesday May 1 Approx. 100 words
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Drama/Tragedy - Chapters: 1 - Words: 326 - Published: 5-6-13 - Complete
4. Out of the Blue » reviews
A HALO/Mass Effect crossover story. At its heart a rescue mission for Cortana. In general a story of Master Chief and Commander Lasky entering the Mass Effect Universe. Time frame reference: Post HALO 4 and pre Mass Effect 3, Battle for Earth. Although, the events of ME3 are in the background of the story. We will not be rehashing the plot of either game. HALO 4 spoilers.
Crossover - Halo & Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Adventure/Sci-Fi - Chapters: 9 - Words: 25,580 - Reviews: 111 - Updated: 4-30-13 - Published: 12-1-12 - Master Chief/John-117 & Shepard (M)
5. April 11, 2154 Happy Birthday, Commander Shepard reviews
Birthday Drabble
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Humor/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 444 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-11-13 - Shepard (M) - Complete
6. Airs From Heaven or Blasts From Hell » reviews
Story arc of FemShep & Massani's first meeting & their developing relationship. FemShep works her way through coming to terms with her "rebirth," the impossible odds of their mission's success, the romantic relationship with Alenko she doesn't remember & an oddly compelling man named Zaeed Massani. Written in FemShep first person point of view. Adult stuff in here. Enjoy!
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 13,440 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 4-8-13 - Published: 7-6-12 - Shepard (F) & Zaeed M. - Complete
7. The Food of My People reviews
FemShep and Alenko Drabble. LiveJournal Insanity Round April 3
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 545 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-3-13 - Shepard (F) & Kaidan A. - Complete
8. Like a Train Wreck » reviews
Grunt drabble. Enjoy! And, in the immortal words of Mister Spock: Peace be with you.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 4 - Words: 2,022 - Reviews: 9 - Updated: 3-14-13 - Published: 1-30-13 - Kelly C. & U. Grunt - Complete
9. The Strong Sweet Quality » reviews
It's lonely at the top. Where there's no time for personal relationships & no one out there for him anyway. But, Shepard may have finally met his "type." ManShep & JVega story arch. Romance & friendship, with just a few swear words. Chapter 4 contains an adult scene. If it's not your thing then the story reasonably ends with Chapter 3. Please take a moment to read the poem.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,416 - Reviews: 8 - Updated: 3-4-13 - Published: 10-15-12 - Shepard (M) & James V.
10. You Can See Me? reviews
Shepard Drabble for LJ Insanity Round February 27
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 232 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 2-28-13 - Shepard (M) & Hannah S. - Complete
11. An Earth Left to Save » reviews
Of every 100 men, 10 shouldn't even be there, 80 are nothing but targets, & 9 are real fighters. We are lucky to have them. They make the battle. Ah, but the One. One of them is a warrior & he will bring the others back. -Heraclitus. One of my readers twisted my arm and instead of ending it at Part 6, I plan to add episodes over time.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort/Romance - Chapters: 7 - Words: 14,676 - Reviews: 17 - Updated: 2-22-13 - Published: 3-17-12 - Shepard (M) & Tali'Zorah
12. Jesse reviews
Zaeed Massani & Jesse drabble.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Friendship/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 284 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 2-7-13 - Zaeed M. - Complete
13. Turian Triangles reviews
Commander Shepard prepares to assist Aria T'Loak & take back Omega Station. But he's also tired & disillusioned. Searching for something to renew himself, he finds more than he's bargained for in an exotically beautiful turian gang leader. There is an adult scene in this story. I also took the liberty of inventing some turian culture. I hope you approve and enjoy reading about it.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 8,590 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 1-23-13 - Shepard (M) & Nyreen K. - Complete
14. Stormy Weather reviews
Fluffy drabble for Live Journal's Jan 16, Insanity Round. This will eventually be fleshed out into a short story, which I'm working on now. Prompt: Cloudy With a Chance of Rain. Approximately, one hundred words. Never thought I'd write a FemShep and Garrus story, now I've written two. Garrus always seemed like more an awesome big brother to me.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 779 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 1-16-13 - Garrus V. & Shepard (F) - Complete
15. Hell is Empty » reviews
Kaidan Alenko is lost & alone on Omega St. He drinks to vanquish the ghosts & ease the guilt. With nothing left to lose, he's looking for a way out of the darkness. The final precipice is just a few steps away, when Garrus finds him. A story of Kaidan's journey through a fall & redemption. Images of alcoholism & prostitution in Ch. 1, but only Ch. 1 is rated M.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Hurt/Comfort/Friendship - Chapters: 7 - Words: 11,626 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 1-3-13 - Published: 11-8-12 - Kaidan A. & Shepard (M) - Complete
16. Some Things Don't React Well to Bullets reviews
Fluffy Doctor Chakwas and Zaeed Massani drabble. Enjoy.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 664 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 12-28-12 - Dr. Chakwas & Zaeed M. - Complete
17. Do You See What I See?
Christmas drabble. Too many Luke 2:4-14 references for me to just leave it alone. I hope you enjoy the story. Peace.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Drama/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,563 - Published: 12-24-12 - Shepard (M) - Complete
18. So, This is Christmas reviews
Fluffy Drabble for Live Journal Prompt: Turian Chocolate
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 209 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 12-19-12 - Shepard (M) & Nyreen K. - Complete
19. You're So Cute reviews
Fluffy drabble for Live Journal, Insanity Round Prompt: Cute and Fluffy
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 113 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 12-19-12 - Shepard (F) & Garrus V. - Complete
20. Do I Look Like a Daddy to You? » reviews
ManShep and Tali drabble. Written in response to Live Journal prompt: Daddy Issues. I received request to please continue this story. So stay tuned. This story is currently being rewritten (03/21/13). If you enjoy it and want to read more please add it to your story alert list.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,242 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 12-15-12 - Published: 12-12-12 - Tali'Zorah & Shepard (M)
21. We Need a Little Christmas reviews
Captain Kirk senses his first officer feels a little low after breaking up with Lieutenant Uhura, losing his mother and the destruction of his home planet. Taking his cue from The Twelve Days of Christmas tradition, he surprises Commander Spock with a gift for each of the twelve days
Star Trek: 2009 - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,526 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 12-7-12 - J. Kirk & Spock - Complete
22. Let it Show reviews
Holiday offering: Song parody of "Let it Snow" Mild Omega DLC spoilers. Shepard's POV.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 231 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 11-30-12 - Shepard (M) & Catalyst - Complete
23. The Story of My Life reviews
A ManShep/Nyreen drabble based on my frustration with playing the new Omega DLC and a prompt "Omega" from LifeJournal. If you haven't played ME DLC yet, please don't read this. Not sure if it's funny or just dumb. Sometimes, you just gotta get this stuff out of your system.
Mass Effect - Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 517 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 11-28-12 - Shepard (M) & Nyreen K. - Complete
24. Dare to Dream reviews
Master Chief and Cortana drabble I just had to get out of my system. The story contains a brief and mild sex scene. So if that's not something you'd like to read then don't. Otherwise, enjoy! Also, the second part of the story contains spoilers. If you haven't finished HALO 4, please wait until you do before you read the second chapter.
Halo - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,411 - Reviews: 6 - Published: 11-22-12 - Master Chief/John-117 & Cortana - Complete
25. A Pale Rider reviews
Kirk and Spock and Halloween Candy
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: K+ - English - Horror/Supernatural - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,697 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 10-28-12 - J. Kirk & Spock - Complete
26. Chase Me, Until I Catch You » reviews
The early days of Shepard's incarceration at the Vancouver Alliance HQ, Spaceport and the Normandy. Budding romance between FemShep and James Vega. Rating will change as the romance develops. Rating is now "T" for very romantically written adult scenes. Not smut. Nice.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 11 - Words: 16,494 - Reviews: 27 - Updated: 10-9-12 - Published: 5-29-12 - James V. & Shepard (F) - Complete
27. War Stories, Aftermath reviews
What I imagined happened in the days and nights after the episode "War Stories"
Firefly - Rated: K - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 1 - Words: 5,080 - Reviews: 7 - Updated: 9-27-12 - Published: 3-16-12 - Mal & Inara - Complete
28. It Will Never Rain Roses reviews
A bit of fluff about Jack and Sam. Kind of a, what if. They're a couple of swear words. Enjoy!
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: K - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,872 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-14-12 - J. O'Neill & S. Carter - Complete
29. Twenty Questions: A Homework Assignment reviews
Garrus and Mariposa one shot.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Humor/Family - Chapters: 1 - Words: 559 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-3-12 - Garrus V. - Complete
30. Big Bad Z reviews
Song Parody of "Big Bad John" about Zaeed Massani. If you're not familiar with that great old song, please head over to You Tube for a listen. Even better play, it while you read my paroday. Hope I did Big Z justice here. Credit to KayEsse for the inspiration.
Mass Effect - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 373 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 8-20-12 - Zaeed M. - Complete
31. Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones reviews
One shot Shoker. I was over on deviantart discussing how Shepard would be kicked out of the service for her fraternization activities. What if, for example she got caught straddling Joker, you know. Then it was leaked to the press? Career killer. This is the idea of the "straddling" not career killer story. Maybe next time. If you're not ready for adult content then move on please
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Romance/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,189 - Reviews: 7 - Published: 7-19-12 - Joker & Shepard (F) - Complete
32. Rain Wine » reviews
Dr McCoy's grown daughter, Joanna, appears unexpectedly. What will her father think? What will Kirk think about the sudden appearance of this beautiful woman, whom he remembers only as a young girl? Most importantly, what will Spock think and what will the Doctor think about what Spock thinks? Joanna M.
StarTrek: The Original Series - Rated: T - English - Friendship/Romance - Chapters: 6 - Words: 6,436 - Reviews: 11 - Updated: 6-20-12 - Published: 6-8-12 - Spock & Joanna M. - Complete
33. Castles in the Sand reviews
I thought of this after the last episode of season 3. I've never liked Dr. Josh. I could just tell he was a jerk and so I've proved it. Romantic light sexual scene. Castle and Becket relationship story arch. It's pretty fluffy. Enjoy.
Castle - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,794 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 5-6-12 - Rick C. & Kate B. - Complete
34. Spring Thaw reviews
A "what if" story began at the end of the "Solitude" episode. One shot. Beginnings of Jack and Sam romance. Rated K for very mild swearing.
Stargate: SG-1 - Rated: K - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,196 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-28-12 - J. O'Neill & S. Carter - Complete
35. Commander Shepard is Distracted reviews
I began this little story shortly after completing ME 2. Didn't really expect it to end this way. But, as you know, these things have a way of writing themselves.
Mass Effect - Rated: M - English - Sci-Fi/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,547 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-28-12 - Shepard (M) & Tali'Zorah - Complete
36. Mercs Need Love Too reviews
Zaeed and Miranda share a moment of understanding.
Mass Effect - Rated: T - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,285 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-21-12 - Zaeed M. & Miranda L. - Complete
37. Of Scotch and Solitude
Famous author Richard Castle ponders the future of his latest heroine with a bottle of scotch and a broken heart
Castle - Rated: K - English - Hurt/Comfort - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,006 - Published: 4-6-12 - Rick C. - Complete
38. Taking My Leave of You reviews
I took the ending of "Heart of Gold" and the results of the "Serenity" movie to make a more dramatic point. Otherwise, I stuck to canon. Mal and Inara relationship story arch.
Firefly - Rated: K+ - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,599 - Reviews: 8 - Published: 3-19-12 - Mal & Inara - Complete