The Tale of Ace Gallagher

A Story by Jill D'Entremont

This is the tale off how a cursed sword changed the course of history--by changing the life of ill-fated gambler. This is the tale of how he will conquer assumptions, gain friends and allies, but create his share of enemies as he seeks to outwit death itself.

Shorts

Warning: Many of these shorts contain spoilers for the series, so if you want a spoiler-free read (whenever I actually start posting the full stories) you may want to avoid these!

Giselle - from Book #1
9.16.24
When Athena begs to hear his story, Ace is forced to delve into the past he was hoping to keep far hidden from her.

Refocus Your Thinking - from Book #2
10.19.24
Ace and Dorian find themselves stranded and alone, but each takes a much different approach to their apparent predicament.

Aurora - from Book #2
10.11.24
The prospect of a way out instead brings Ace face to face with someone he never expected to find - and offers him a chance to bring peace to the questions his past.

Asking for Help - from Book #3
8.25.24
As the weight of his people's hope looms over him, Dorian seeks comfort and aid from above - and teaches a curious Ace about what he believes.

Split the Difference - from Book #4
9.4.24
The simple task of finding a tabbard for the joust brings Ace on a chance encounter with a kind shopkeeper.

Final Joust - from Book #4
9.1.24
Ace prepares for the final joust, having made it through by seemingly luck alone - while Ed walks into a luck of his own.

Phoenix Reborn - from Book #4
10.6.24
Down on himself and begrudgingly checking in on his brother, Vance finds himself in the middle of the transfer of the power of the Phoenix.

Ace and Jack - from Book #5
10.29.24
Two brothers reminisce as they are reunited after almost ten years.

Casting Call - from Book #5
8.13.24
James is left to pick the cast for the Sirius Theatre's first musical - but the vying actresses leave much to be desired... except one.

Sentinel's Awakening - from Book #5
8.14.24
When Elise's abusive relationship grows unbearable, James steps in to help--though not even expects exactly how that help arrives.

Get Out - from Book #5
7.28.24
A struggling friendship's fate is sealed with one final argument.

The Phoenix's Duty - from Book #5
7.29.24
The Phoenix is offered the chance to cure a curse--or face the consequences.

The Ambassador - from Book #6
7.28.24
Ace must use his cunning to outwit an attempt at blackmail.

Target - from Book #7
7.25.24
Ace takes a moment to check on a recently captured friend.

Story Notes

I feel almost embarassed that Ace Gallagher has not had his own section on my website for his story; the one I have been working on (and has been simmering on my brain's backburner) since I was in high school... He is one of my oldest characters with a story I've been slowly revisiting, with a hope to start posting story snippets--and eventually, the story itself.