The Outlier

A Story by Jill D'Entremont

outlier
out·​li·​er | \ ˈau̇t-ˌlī(-ə)r
a person or thing that is atypical within a particular group, class, or category

Ace Gallagher struggles maintain hope when he not only discovers he has a great power, but also when this power marks him as an outcast to be destroyed. An ally struggles to maintain his trust, but all the while, the enemy is closing in.

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9

Story Notes

What started off as a dream where Ace had water powers has become the crossover I never expected... it features Ace from "The Tale of Ace Gallagher" in the world of "Westfall" (ironically both of which are in progress because I can't seem to stay on one for very long), but you don't need to know any background to read it.

I first wrote this story in September of 2020 before I really knew what was happening with Gemini and "Westfall." In April of 2025 I tweaked it to better fit within the universe. So it could have technically happened concurrently with "Westfall." But, Ace is not technically part of this universe... so it's just a big ol' "what if."

The story is a bit darker than others I've written, with hopelessness, fear, and death prevalent, and is suitable for a more mature audience. But if there's any point it gets across, is that there's always hope.