the_copper_shell
About the_copper_shell
the_copper_shell is a well-known Mass Effect fanfiction author who specializes in stories that balance angst with hope. Their writing is celebrated for making readers feel deeply invested in every character.
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The most popular works by the_copper_shell, ranked by kudos.
The Wild Moon
Mass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard · 286,902 words
A mission goes wrong, leaving Garrus Vakarian injured and dependent on the one person they least expected to help: Shepard.
The Ocean Between Us
Mass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard · 245,191 words
Stranded together after a disaster, Garrus Vakarian and Shepard discover that survival requires more than just skill. It requires trust.
The Flame Beyond Us
Mass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard · 80,027 words
Garrus Vakarian agrees to a fake relationship with Shepard for reasons that seemed logical at the time. The feelings that develop are anything but fake.
Rising Cages
Mass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard · 114,551 words
Everyone knows that Garrus Vakarian and Shepard can't stand each other. So why do they keep ending up in the same places?
A Shadow of Thrones
Mass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard · 41,378 words
Time loops force Garrus Vakarian to relive the same day over and over, and Shepard is the only constant. Each repetition brings them closer to the truth.
Trending Works
Recently updated and actively engaging works by the_copper_shell.
The Flame Beyond Us
Mass Effect
Garrus Vakarian agrees to a fake relationship with Shepard for reasons that seemed logical at the time. The feelings that develop are anything but fake.
A Shadow of Thrones
Mass Effect
Time loops force Garrus Vakarian to relive the same day over and over, and Shepard is the only constant. Each repetition brings them closer to the truth.
Rising Cages
Mass Effect
Everyone knows that Garrus Vakarian and Shepard can't stand each other. So why do they keep ending up in the same places?
All Works by the_copper_shell
The Wild Moon
Ongoing MatureMass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard
286,902 words · 19h 8m read · Published 2014-12-14 · Updated 2015-02-26
A mission goes wrong, leaving Garrus Vakarian injured and dependent on the one person they least expected to help: Shepard.
The Ocean Between Us
Complete ExplicitMass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard
245,191 words · 16h 21m read · Published 2017-10-24
Stranded together after a disaster, Garrus Vakarian and Shepard discover that survival requires more than just skill. It requires trust.
The Flame Beyond Us
Complete GeneralMass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard
80,027 words · 5h 20m read · Published 2023-01-24 · Updated 2023-02-09
Garrus Vakarian agrees to a fake relationship with Shepard for reasons that seemed logical at the time. The feelings that develop are anything but fake.
Rising Cages
Complete Teen And Up AudiencesMass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard
114,551 words · 7h 38m read · Published 2019-01-23 · Updated 2019-05-08
Everyone knows that Garrus Vakarian and Shepard can't stand each other. So why do they keep ending up in the same places?
A Shadow of Thrones
Complete GeneralMass Effect · Garrus Vakarian/Shepard
41,378 words · 2h 46m read · Published 2017-07-05 · Updated 2019-08-20
Time loops force Garrus Vakarian to relive the same day over and over, and Shepard is the only constant. Each repetition brings them closer to the truth.
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Who is the_copper_shell on AO3?
the_copper_shell is a well-known Mass Effect fanfiction author who specializes in stories that balance angst with hope. Their writing is celebrated for making readers feel deeply invested in every character.
How many fanfics has the_copper_shell written?
the_copper_shell has written 5 works totaling 1.1M words, with 160k total kudos across all their fics.
What is the_copper_shell's most popular fanfic?
the_copper_shell's most popular work is "The Wild Moon" with 50k kudos and 22k bookmarks. It's a 286,902 word Mass Effect fic.
What fandoms does the_copper_shell write for?
the_copper_shell writes for Mass Effect. They are dedicated to the Mass Effect fandom.
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