When the Visitor arrived on Earth, many believed it was the end of everything. Flesh and soul were reshaped into forms never seen before. Structures crumbled, civilization collapsed, and humanity was swept into an altered reality—one that could never return to what was once called "normal." ... At least, that’s how it felt back then. But thousands of years later? "The Visit" is just another point in history—monumental, yes, but ancient. Life moves on. It adapts to new limbs, grows comfortable with multitudes of eyes, and brings forth generations who know no other way of being. Society is reborn from the ashes, intertwined with the new world. Some changes fade, incompatible with life. Others thrive, evolving into entirely new races, cultures, and histories. And when Mother Planet Earth can no longer hold all of them, her children reach for the stars. Join us as we explore this vibrant, ever-evolving world—thousands of years after the Post-Denial Ending of the original game—through the lives of those who now call this strange future "normal".
Hi! Welcome to the blog dedicated to my worldbuilding fan project, All Outsides, based on the 2025 RPG Look Outside by Francis Coulombe!
Most of this world’s story is told through a series of fics published on AO3. These works take many different forms, ranging from in-universe fictional scientific articles to more traditionally plot-driven narratives. The writing is often styled in the vein of speculative biology fiction—All Tomorrows being a major inspiration—though my focus leans more toward culture, history, and societal development than strictly defined science or biology.
Beyond that, the project heavily features themes of science fiction, space exploration, interplanetary and interpersonal relationships, cultural evolution, fictional religions, and many more, all set within a futuristic, post-Visitor and post-Protector world.
On this blog, I’ll be sharing writing, art, and assorted tidbits from this setting—things I’ve been working on purely for fun over the past few months. Don’t expect a strict posting or update schedule; this is a passion project, and I want to keep it enjoyable without burning myself out.
I tend to write slowly, but I love talking about this project beyond what makes it onto AO3. Feel free to send an ask—there’s a good chance you’ll get a lengthy ramble about lore that didn’t quite fit into the fics, or maybe even a WIP or two. (No, seriously—I’m very excited to talk about this world. Engagement beyond likes and reblogs genuinely boosts my motivation and helps me keep working on it, so please don’t hesitate to send messages!)
If what you’ve read so far sounds like your cup of tea, I highly encourage you to check out the official series on AO3.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Thank you for your interest!
May the Visitor and the Protector bless your journey to the stars.
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