THE ARCHIVES - ALL STORIES
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(Sci-Fi) Wearily she walked along the well-lighted corridor, the surroundings were buzzing with activity, most of them dead-end endeavors, she gathered as she nodded her head at the by-passers smiling at her. God, what a waste of time this is, she though as she paused in front of 2A1. She didn't even realize she had given the device order to open before it bowed itself inwards, showing her the way to thread. |
Starbright | Complete | 47 chapters | ||
| A | |||||
| ...And
Then What (Script) DEALER: Who's Cody? HICKOK: Buffalo Bill Cody, the guy with the Wild West Show. We met when we both rode for the Pony Express. (Shakes his head.) I loved those riders, they were like family. I'd sure like to know what happened to all of them. (Notices McCALL, who is standing right behind him.) What? |
Katta | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Bad Night In Rock Creek
(Drama) |
Cindy | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Bond So Strong (Drama) |
Joanna | Complete | 22 chapters | Storyline with most Suspense, Cliffhanger Chapter, Dramatic Moment and Futuristic Scenario 1999 | |
| A
Christmas Tale (Drama-Humor) She couldn't believe how unlucky a person could get. Pushing through the icy wind of the plain the buggy had broken down, left wheel fallen off just like that. The groceries probably mish mashed beyond recognition by now. And now they had to walk all the way home. |
Starbright | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Courting We Will Go (Romance-Humor) "What's he doing here?" Cody asked, lifting his chin in William Tompkins' direction. Tompkins was standing on the porch of the Express station with an armful of flowers. |
Sameena | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Dark Soul Set Free (Thrller) It had been days since Ike's funeral pyre had burned out...and nothing was left of him but his ashes and a multitude of good memories. |
miss Raye | Complete | Short story | Storyline with most suspense 2000 | |
| A
Day In Life (Drama) With a irritated sound she moved her head onto Kid's shoulder. Leaning onto him she closed her eyes again. Only five more minutes would be heaven on earth. Kid grunted into the pillow under his nose and moved under her weight. With eyes still closed she sensed Kid drawing the pillow over his head, mumbling under it. Part of a serie: The Sweetwater Epics |
Becca and Starbright | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Father's Tale (Drama) Buck shook his head no. It was too windy to sit here and explain everything, besides which Buck really just wanted to leave. "Thompkins wouldn't let me past the door," he replied and rode on out of town. He headed towards the river and the place he'd found that was secluded enough for him to set up a prayer area. Maybe a bath and a prayer would make him feel better. |
Karen | Complete | 11 chapters | ||
| A
Hairy Situation (Humor) "Come on Ike, hurry up," Buck's voice sounded behind him, interrupting his thoughts. Ike hung the towel back on the rack and started to turn away from the wash stand, glancing in the mirror as he did. What he saw there caused him to stop short. |
Aimee | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Journey Of The Heart (Drama) |
Karen | Complete | 11 chapters | ||
| A
Legacy Remebered (Romance) |
Sameena | Complete | 12 chapters | ||
| A
Letter Home (Drama) It was dark and cool inside the bunkhouse as Kid lay listening to the soft sounds of his fellow riders as they slept. There was something comforting in the musical chorus of mumbling, gritting teeth, creaking of wood and rustling of cloth that came from the bunks surrounding his. |
Wendy | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Life Less Ordinary (Drama) After Noah and Cassie's wedding the month before, they'd moved up north to Wisconsin, where they were helping former slaves start new lives in the free state, or aiding them in their continuing journey to freedom in Canada. Louise desperately missed the company of a woman her own age. Part 2 of a serie: The Love And The Law |
Dana Smith | Work-in-progress (2001) | |||
| A
Love Reborn (Mystic - Romance) As the crowd ran for their lives, Red Eagle stealthily ran through the trees and up to the gallows, upon which he freed me. Together we ran into the woods towards the area where his tribe had made camp. I stood there in his protection for many months and was treated with respect, for I was a Shaman in their eyes. I studied under their Medicine Man and was considered one of their own. |
Melissa and Lisa | Complete | 13 chapters | ||
| A
Love Without End (Drama) The tone of his voice left no room for games, and soon Jimmy threw the covers off. He swung his legs over the side and stood up, hoping his legs would hold him. He studied the floorboards intently, fearful to meet his father's gaze. |
Lori | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Ride Into Reality (Sci-Fi) They all awoke at the exact same moment, startled, as if awakened from a nightmare. Each of them sat upright in their bunk and looked around frantically. Everyone's face mirrored the same alarm, the same certainty that something was very wrong. Their breath was coming in ragged gasps, like they were being chased and riding for their lives. |
Charla | Complete | 23 chapter | Comic Storyline, Humourous Scene, Alternate Universe and Happy Ending 2000 | |
| A
Secret Shared (Romance-Drama) Kid knew what Cody meant, and he sat in stunned silence. "Did you get kicked in the head, Jimmy?" Cody asked snidely. "Lou's a girl." "How do ya know for sure?" Buck inquired. |
Dana Smith | Complete | 20 chapters | ||
| A
Shattered Silence (Drama) The sound of tossing and turning slowly penetrated Lou's dozing. She opened her eyes wide to peer at Cody and Ike, trying to find the source of the noise. Immediately, Lou spotted Ike thrashing in his bunk, apparently in the grips of a nightmare. |
Charla | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Silent Witness (Drama) The vastness of the land stretched out before him as he rode slowly toward the small, ramshackle building that sat isolated on the plains. It had been a long searching for something he missed but knew was gone. |
Destardi | Complete | Short story | ||
| A
Thread In Time (Sci-Fi) The sky suddenly burst as a huge bolt of lightning struck the earth not far from where they stood. A purple-blue haze filled the air as the bolt of electricity stood where it had hit, emitting waves of power across the ground. A loud hum filled the air, and an uncontrollable power pulled the two girls forward. |
Mrs.Hickok and Mrs. McSwaine | Work-in-progress (2001) | |||
| A
Time For Change (Romance - Alternate universe) When she opened her eyes and heard giggling, her life began falling to pieces with every passing second. The bastard had brought another woman into their home. He’d been treating her like crap for months, if not longer. She should’ve realized she was going to get hurt. |
Jamie | Complete | 24 chapters | ||
| A
Time For Love (Romance) Cody realizing he wasn't going to win this battle, stuffed his supplies in his saddle bag shaking his head. "You know Jimmy, if I didn't know you as well as I do, I'd say you needed to add a little spice to your life." "If I added any more spice to my life Cody, I'd be hanging at the end of a rope in no time." Part 1 of a serie: Southern Style |
Jeanette | Complete | 22 chapters | ||
| A
Time To Say Goodbye (Drama) They say there's a time for everything-that everything has its season. There's a time for sowing seeds and a time to wait for the harvest. There's a time to till the soil and a time to leave the earth alone. . .give it a chance to rest up for the next planting. I suppose that's the way it is with people, too. There's a time to wander through the lonely and barren times of life and a time to take a chance and sow new seeds of friendship. |
Mary Ayers | Complete | Short story | ||
| A Travelling
Proposal (Drama) "Teaspoon, what on earth is in that box?" Rachel called from the bunkhouse porch, watching bemusedly as the rest of the way station inhabitants crowded around the back of the wagon waiting for Teaspoon to pry the lid off with the crowbar he held in his hand. |
Suzy | Work-in-progress (1999) | |||
| A
Twist Of Fate (Adventure) For the seventh time that afternoon Lou picked up her pencil and wrote the words ‘Dear Christine’ at the top of a page. She began her letter with the usual inquiries but soon stopped, screwed the page into a ball and threw it down on the floor where it’s predecessors lay in much the same state. Part 2 of a serie: Lucas Spring |
Laura Brown | Complete | 35 chapters | ||
| Acceptance
(Drama-Romance) As she crossed the short distance between the house and the pens she began to get a better look. There was something familiar about this person. She stopped short. Could it be? No, he'd disappeared out of their lives shortly after the wedding and the disbanding of the pony express. "Buck? " she called. Part 1 in a serie: Acceptance |
Karen | Complete | Short story | ||
| Acts
Of A Mother's Love, The (Drama - PG13) The caw of a black crow nested in a nearby tree awakened Five Horses from her daydreams. The afternoon sun was beginning its descent to the far side of the sky. She needed to return to the village. White Eagle and Red Bear would be returning home soon from their deer hunt and would have fresh meat for their supper and hides to prepare. |
Kim Roberts | Complete | 7 chapters | ||
| All
Grown Up Now (Drama) Lou McCloud ran faster. Looking back she could see him. The more she ran the more he seemed to catch up with her. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| Alter
Ego (Drama) He slowed his horse to a trot as the small town came into view. His crystal blue eyes scanned the horizon as he kicked his horse back into a gallop, toward the town and a warm, soft bed; maybe even the company of one of the local girls. |
C.C. | Complete | 15 chapters | ||
| Always
Have And Forever Will (Romance - PG15) The moon cast a lurid glow inside the large bedroom while the shadows of the trees reflected on the lacy white curtains. The young man rose from the softness of the bed and from the arms of his beloved to open the curtains and welcome the romantic view outside. In his eyes the stars never twinkled so brightly; in his heart the night never felt so lovely. |
HBK | Complete | Short story | ||
| An
Enduring Love (Romance) For once, Cody was at a loss for words. He had so much he wanted to say to her, so much on his mind that he just couldn't put into words. Even if he could find the words, finding the right opportunity when it was just the two of them was nigh too impossible. |
Donna Ree | Complete | 9 chapters | ||
| And
The Mirror Cracked (Drama) She was pale and dirty and her clothes had seen better days. However, she stared defiantly at Emma with gray eyes that had seen more than her young age gave an account for. Emma was stunned for a few seconds, before she found her tongue. "What are you doing here?" she asked with a frown. A young girl shouldn't be out wandering in the middle of the night. "My name's Rawnie. I'm looking for my uncle," she replied. "Aloysius Hunter." Sequel to Mirror Of A Man |
Anna S | Complete | 16 chapters | ||
| Always,
Forever (Romance) She thought she'd never experience this kind of pain again. She tried not to think about it, she tried not to think that Kid, her Kid, had just run out to help that pretty young lady who obviously meant and still means a lot for him. |
AliceRose | Work-in-progress (2002) | |||
| And
Jill Came Tumbling After (Drama) "Jack?!" she exclaimed after a moment. Maddy's mother nodded. "I'm back, Lou." Without another word, the two women met in an embrace. The children were shocked to see that their mothers were crying. Part 2 of a serie: Jimmy And Jill |
Sidney McCabe | Complete | 20 chapters | ||
| Another
Reality (Romance) The young man seemed to be having the same problem. He couldn't take his eyes off her. He had seen her earlier that day from afar, but she was even more beautiful up close. She was wearing a pair of brown riding pants with a white tight fitting blouse. He almost forgot what he came to tell Emma. "Uh ... I'm Kid, one of the riders, Teaspoon said to tell Miss Shannon that we would have supper in the bunkhouse." |
Stacie Marie Covington deShazer | Complete | 12 chapters | ||
| Apologies
(Romance - what if) The bell on Thompkin's store tinkled lightly as she went through to the street. Her head was down while she was thinking over this last month. The Kid and she had worked out an understanding and he had started courting a nice girl named Ellen. Lou wasn't surprised at the type of girl she was, you know, proper lady and all. She was surprised, however, at the extent to which she liked her. Ellen loved the country, animals, and she was funny. She also, obviously, loved Kid. For some reason, this was okay for Lou. Sad, but okay. |
Lynn | Complete | Short story (4 parts) | ||
| As
I Lay Dying (Drama) She sat perfectly still as I brushed her hair. It was long now; past her knees. She loved the way I brushed her hair. I enjoyed it myself. Spending time with her was all I ever wanted. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| As
Long As I Breathe (Drama) "There are illnesses that will kill half of the inhabitants quickly and efficiently. The rest will be taken care of in other ways. Ways that will seem totally natural after the disease." The colonel stared at the man that talked of genocide with such ease. Was there a certain pleasure in his voice? No, he couldn't let the man go through with this, it was too cruel. Part of a serie: The Sweetwater Epics |
Starbright and Becca | Complete | 21 chapters | ||
| Autumn
Gale (Adventure - PG13) Teaspoon shook his head as he entered the bunkhouse in front of Lou and Ike. "Lord'y'lord," he sighed. "What is this? You can't stay well just because some cold autumn storms?" he teased the bedridden riders. Cody just moaned and Buck ignored the comment as did Kid and Noah. But Jimmy reacted immediately. |
Nesciri | Complete | 22 chapters | ||
| Away
In A Manger (Drama) It felt as if they'd been riding for hours. The horses plodded through the thick drifts of snow, struggling against the sharp, biting cold. Kid and Jimmy rode close together, their jackets pulled tightly around them, their heads bowed low, the brims of their hats drawn down over their eyes. The wind whistled around them; a fierce, burning wind that numbed their ears. |
Sidney McCabe | Complete | Short story | ||
| B | |||||
| Back
Together Again (Adventure) Louise watches her husband and best friend battle the harsh elements from inside the warmth of her house. A roaring roll of thunder and a flash of lightning suddenly startle her. Horror is etched upon her face as she watches the two stumble and almost slip to the ground! The vicious downpour appears like a waterfall before her eyes. Her visibility is strained. With every squint of her eyes, she sees less and less of the two men who are risking their lives to save their livelihood. Part 1 of a serie: The Rock Creek Adventurous Tales |
Debra | Complete | 17 chapters | ||
| Because
(Spicy stories)) He awoke with a start; pulse racing, heart pounding. He fought to bring his breathing under control as he glanced around the room. He relaxed a little more with each sleeping body his eyes passed. By the time he reached the last bed, his breathing was back to normal. No one else was awake; he wouldn’t have to explain what had caused him to awake so abruptly; he wouldn’t have to lie. |
Nerak | Complete | Short story | ||
| Beat
of The Drum, The (Drama) "As of twelve o'clock, noon, October 24, 1861, the Pony Express will cease operations. All employees of the Pony Express are hereby given notice that as of the aforementioned date and time their services are no longer required and employment with the firm of Russell, Majors and Waddell is terminated." Part 2 of a serie:The Kiowa Way |
Kim Roberts | Complete | 13 chapters | ||
| Beauty
Comes In The Springtime, The (Romance - PG15) Louise couldn’t be happier. Just a few years ago she thought that her mother was going to die from influenza and she would be left alone to take care of her brother and sister. Her mother recovered but is not as healthy as she use to be. She has trouble breathing sometimes and it sometimes worries Louise. Louise does most of the work around the house to help her mother out. |
Carrie Tegtmeier | Complete | 19 chapters | ||
| Beginning
Again (Romance) Staring out the window he sighed, he loved her more now than he did before. He wished quite desperately that he could go back and change the past, that he could stop himself from hurting her the way he had but knew he couldn’t. He didn’t think he could face her anymore, he’d told her the truth in that letter he’d left with Rachel, he did love her. He was always going to love her but staying in Rock Creek would ultimately destroy him because he’d never be able to put the past behind him. |
Destardi | Complete | 13 chapters | ||
| Better
than Death (Drama) As he got closer to the saloon, he could see Emily standing with her gun pointed. He knew that she was having difficulty pulling the trigger, but that Neville was there and that he was calling her bluff. He hoped that his prediction was right as he jumped to her side and looked in the exact direction that her gun was pointed. His gun, in his hands since he left the bunkhouse, fired quickly into Neville before he even realized Ike had entered the saloon. |
Rhiannon | Complete | Short story | ||
| Beyond
Measure (Drama) Teaspoon grasped the letter in his hand with a wince. Russell, Majors and Waddell may have thought their idea was grand, but all they had actually accomplished was to give him a headache. And a humdinger of a headache it was indeed! |
Charla | Complete | Short story | ||
| Birthday
Surprise, The (Drama) "That's not true Ike and you know it." Kid was beginning to feel like he was getting nowhere. "Actually Rachel, Lou just hasn't had too many good birthdays. From what she's told me, bad things either happen on her birthday or she was in a bad way and didn't have a birthday." |
Lisa R | Complete | 6 chapters | ||
| Blinding
Devotion (Drama) Lou's voice rang out from outside the barn. He sighed and let the hay fall to the ground, for a split second he contemplated running. There was no way to hide in this place, and that was what he needed right now. To hide from the world and get himself back on track. |
Starbright | Complete | 20 chapters | ||
| Bloodwatch
On The Border (Adventure - PG13) The early morning sun crept slowly across the April sky. On the Nebraska plains, a pair of Russell, Majors & Waddell’s Overland Pony Express riders was resting in between runs. While one slept, the other was making coffee. The one making coffee was a young, fresh faced, handsome man with blue eyes and sandy hair. |
RedEye | Complete | 10 chapters | ||
| Breakfast
Anyone? (Humor) "Boys, while Rachel is gone I need you all to help with cooking," Teaspoon said. The riders looked down and murmured. "Now boys, we need to let Rachel know she can go to visit Emma and Sam without worrying about us". |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| Broken
Promises (Drama) “Oh, come on Kid, it wasn’t that big of a deal. She got mad at you and had dinner with the guy, not like she slept with him or anything.” Kid’s hand shot across his chest and grabbed Jimmy’s collar. That would normally have been enough to send the hot headed rider for his gun but for once sensitivity ruled Jimmy’s tempestuous emotions and he merely cocked an eyebrow at Kid. Part 2 of a serie: Bonds |
Laney | Complete | 12 chapters | ||
| Broken
Promises (Drama) "Louise... " The name called was barely louder than a breath, from the disease stricken figure lying upon a bed of smelly, tattered rags sewn together into makeshift blankets. |
Wendy | Complete | Short story | ||
| Bunny
Kisses (Humor) The moon settled with a pale face over Sweetwater. Its dim glow made the cold night wrap its eerie fingers around both the town and the Pony Express waystation. In the distance, a solitary wolf’s howl echoed, but inside the bunkhouse, the riders slept peacefully. |
Charla | Complete | Short story | ||
| Burying
The Past (Drama) Cody nodded then got a goofy grin on his face. "Now to answer your question. I brought this package back with me from St. Joe. It's addressed to the Rock Creek Pony Express Way Station but doesn't say who it's for." |
Debbie | Complete | Short story | ||
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| Can't
Be Really Gone (Drama) He couldn’t sleep. No matter how long he tried, he knew it would be impossible. The bed was empty, and inside he felt cold, but more than cold, he was alone. She was gone. He reached his hand out and touched her side of the bed, finally letting it rest on her pillow. |
Lori | Complete | Short story | ||
| Captives
(Adventure) Even with the warm words from them, it was impossible to miss the absence of the Kid's usually predictable plea for her to be careful. Everyone glanced uneasily at him, but as was typical of him lately, he sat in stony silence with his lips pressed tightly together. |
Joanna | Complete | 14 chapters | ||
| Choices
(Adventure) “I hope you boys are proud of yourselves!” Rachel said coolly, her green eyes glittering dangerously with barely controlled anger as she stepped between the two groups of men until she was facing Kid and Jimmy. She stood before them, a look of disgust evident on her face as she looked from one to the other of the two riders. |
Wendy | Complete | 81 chapters | ||
| Choices
In Time (Adventure-Romance) Jimmy sat at the Marshal's desk, his feet propped up, hat over his face. Things had finally quieted down enough where the only sounds were those of people conversing as they passed by the office. There was a crisp chill in the air which told them fall was now here. Summer had come and gone way too quickly. |
Jeanette | Work-in-progress (2004) | |||
| Christmas
Gift, The (Drama) Knowing that they would not reach their objective before darkness settled, he turned to look upon his small group. He had long ago given up his horse for the benefit of his wife, who dressed in a thick buffalo robe tried to keep herself and the tiny boy sitting in front of her warm. |
Nesciri | Complete | Short story | ||
| Christmas
Magic (Drama) Emily watched her youngest child dance around the room telling her brothers all about how Santa Claus would be coming that night. Lark had a bright happy look on her face. |
Heather | Complete | Short story | ||
| Christmas Storm(Drama) She didn't hear any response, but chose to enter anyway. Her eyes adjusted to the darkened room, and she discovered why the young man in the bed hadn't heard her: uncharacteristically, he was sleeping on his stomach, his black hair almost completely covered by the comforter. |
Paula | Complete | Short story | ||
| Civil
Happenings (Drama) “That’s good news Mrs. McCloud.” Lou cringed at that name. Mrs. McCloud. It was ok for now but Kid will have to tell her his name soon. |
Sheena | Complete | 11 chapters | ||
| Commitment
(Drama) "What are you thinking of?" she asked softly following Lou's gaze. "Happier days," Lou replied. "I'm sure Kid will be back soon - they think the war will be over in another six months; that's what I heard in town." |
Nesciri | Work-in-progress (2000) | |||
| Courting
Lou (Humor) Emma arranged a "coming out" party for the daring young woman. How she had survived in that bunkhouse full of boys, Emma didn't even want to consider. Emma was sure that some if not all the other riders knew of Lou's gender, but she wondered if they had ever really seen her as a woman. 'Silly boys', Emma thought, 'they probably think of Lou as a little sister -- well, it's high time they see her differently.' |
Charla | Complete | Short story | ||
| Cross
Over (Drama) Buck’s eyes popped open and he lay still taking a few deep breaths. He realized he was in the bunkhouse, in his own bunk. He could hear the soft, regular breathing of the other riders and wished he could sleep as peacefully as his friends. His thoughts drifted back to the dream that had made his sleep so fitful. |
Sharon | Complete | Short story | ||
| Curse,
The Lou sat on the front porch, lost in thought. If she had been aware of the banter between the boys in the bunkhouse behind her, she would have felt relief that they weren't including her in their teasing. Instead, Lou was remembering back several years, recalling when she was only twelve, still at the orphanage in St. Joseph. |
Charla | Complete | Short story | ||
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| Daddies
(Humor) Kid woke up with a start. He looked around. Lou was sleeping peacefully next to him. He placed his hand on his wife's well-rounded belly. "Women are wonderful. They can do anything," he murmured into her ear. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| Daddy's
Girl (Drama) Lou didn't know what to think she had read the letter out loud so that Cody would get the answers to the questions he wanted. But Cody still had one question. "Whose journal is it, Lou?" |
Lynn | Complete | Short story | ||
| Dance
Of Life, The (Adventure) |
Kelli | Complete | Short story | ||
| Dark
Intruder (Thriller) Lou ran. She ran as she never had run before. It was dark around her but she didn't care. She didn't care about anything as long as she was running. She didn't even care where she was running. All she knew was that if there was something chasing her, calling her name. Something horrible. A nameless fear had her in her in its grip and all she could do was run. |
Nesciri | Complete | 16 chapters | ||
| Days
Of Youth (Drama) Short stories featuring the riders as youngsters and/or kids... Excerpt from Ike Ike noticed that his father didn't respond, but was soon seated beside his mother in the seat of the buckboard. About a mile into their journey, Ike leaned up and spoke to the space between his parents, "If I get sick, will I die too?" |
Sunny | Featuring; Ike, Lou, Kid, Buck and Cody | Short stories | ||
| Deadly
Secrets (Drama) Kid shut the door to the hotel behind him. The day was nearly over and the deep blue sky was drifting away in favor of night. He nodded to a lady passin' by and wished that Lou was with him. It only seemed fitting that she finish out the Express runs. |
miss Raye | Complete | 17 chapters | ||
| Deception
(Drama) "Lou, honey, dinner is ready." Rachel tried to get the young woman’s attention. "Louise, sweetheart..." she tried again, caressing her hair. She could feel Lou stiffen under her touch, but she made no sound. Sequel to 'Til Birth Does Us Part |
Hanny | Complete | Short story | ||
| Delivery, The
(Drama) Ike sat down beside him on the fence, where Rachel had told them to stay until she was finished.[Don't worry. I'm sure everything will be fine. She's a strong one, she's come out a winner in worse situations than this before.] He signed with a comforting smile. |
Holly | Complete | Short story | ||
| Demons
(Drama) Buck felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder as the appaloosa mare rolled on top of him, pinning him momentarily against the hard ground. He had not been paying attention to their path and the tired animal had lost her footing jumping from a small incline into a dry creekbed causing her to stumble and roll on her side over her rider. |
Kim Roberts | Complete | 12 chapters | ||
| Devil
In A Blue Dress (Drama) "Excuse me, Mr. Thompson, do you own this restaurant? she asked him, shaking violently with rage. He looked at the floor with shame. "Well no,ma'am, but I feel-" . |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| Devil
Whisper, The (Drama) He walked around aimlessly trying to hold his head up high. Deep down he was dying. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| Different
Worlds (Romance - alternative universe) Teaspoon shook the gentleman’s hand and introduced the family to the riders. “Kid, Jimmy I’d like you to meet Sweetwater’s newest family. This is the Richardson’s, Richard and Anne, Richard here is the new bank president.” Kid and Jimmy acknowledged the couple. “And” Teaspoon continued “their son Stephen and his lovely bride-to-be Miss Louise McCloud.” |
C.C. | Complete | 19 chapters | ||
| Disaster In
Disguise (Adventure) Her light feeling of content suddenly faded as she realized the danger it was going to put them in, all because of the damned war that was coming. Jimmy and Kid had already had their arguments about the situation. She wasn't so sure it was a good idea sending them both out together Anything could happen, and would the two boys be able to stay on the same side of matters if their loyalties came to a test? |
Starbright | Complete | 12 chapters | ||
| Dream
A Little Dream (Drama) Emma tossed in her bed when she with a loud thud suddenly tumbled out of bed. Shocked, she let out a scream and then giggled. She stood, fixed her nightdress and walked downstairs into the parlor. She sighed as she looked at the clock. Three o'clock. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| Dream
Of A Simple Life, The (Drama) Jimmy had confided in her that he thought Kid was planning to leave for Virginia, but so far, Kid hadn't mentioned anything to her about it. Was he planning on leaving without her? He couldn't...she'd made him promise when he proposed that he wouldn't do that to her again. But she didn't want to leave Rock Creek, either. That's where their family was. |
Dana J Smith | Complete | 22 chapters | ||
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| Empty
Arms (Drama) Being with Buck for any extended period of time was like being near deep waters. There was something rich, heavy and calming about him that washed over you if you were still enough to let it. His natural manner and bright humor, which always surprised the riders when they needed it, were a sort of refuge over the past two days. Lou thought on this as the two of them pounded their way back to the Sweetwater station. |
Sunny | Complete | 5 chapters | ||
| Even
God Must Get The Blues (Drama) Jimmy rode into the town of Devastation and no one noticed. Sundance ambled through the streets beneath him. His Colts were hidden beneath his coat. He finished his ride with lots of time to see the sights. Not that this town had any. |
miss Raye | Complete | Short story | ||
| Exploding
In Silence (Drama) It was funny, no matter how many times Teaspoon told the same story, we still enjoyed them, waiting for the ending like we had never heard it before. I think this happens because at those moments, we feel like a family, like we belong somewhere. |
K | Complete | 5 chapters | ||
| F | |||||
| Facing
Fears (Drama) Buck Cross watched from the shadows of the barn doors as his family and friends celebrated the christening of, Benjamin Noah, Lou and Kid’s son. He wished he could shake the feeling of dread that had been haunting him these past few weeks and join in. Part 4 in a serie: Acceptance |
Karen | Complete | 11 chapters | ||
| Fairyborn
and Humanbred (PG-15 Drama-Romance) "Noah was alright", she said. "He said 'So, you're marrying Ike?' and I said 'Yes', and he asked 'Why?', and I said 'Because I love him and I'm having his baby', and then he said 'Well those are two very good reasons', and that was about it." Part 2 in a serie: The Mexican Serie |
Katta | Complete | 5 chapters | ||
| Faith
(Drama) Red Bear reached around Buck and picked his chin up with his fingertips so he could continue braiding. "Now, it will be a good day today, brother. Listen to Song Bird and do not stray far from her. She will watch you while I am gone, and when I return, you can help with the horses." Red Bear's voice was soothing and gentle with his little brother who had so recently lost his mother. |
Sharon | Work-in-progress (2001) | |||
| Falling
In Love Again (Romance-Drama) PG-13 He placed the necklace on the desk, turned and left. The pain was almost unbearable. She'd lied about everything. How could he have been so stupid? How could he have believed that anyone as rich and beautiful as her could care for the likes of him? He mounted his horse and rode out of town - away from the townspeople who would rejoice in his pain; away from the shame of having been reminded publicly that he wasn't worthy of anyone's love or respect. |
Nerak | Complete | Short story | ||
| Family
Affairs (PG-13 Drama) "Yeah, and I remember how he treated you the last time you went to see him", Kid stated, the memory of the terror he and Ike had endured while Buck had been going through some ritual or other in the Kiowa village still vivid in his mind. Buck had never spoken about it, and they hadn't asked. But whatever it was, Kid still considered it to be torture, and if he could prevent Buck from going through anything like that again he would. |
Nesciri | Work-in-progress (2004) | |||
| Family
Honor (Drama-romance) Teresa McCloud Cross stepped out of the sheriff's office. "I'm sure you're mistaken. Why would he come back here?" Her brother, Jeremiah, joined her on the sidewalk. "I don't know, but I'm sure it was him. Seeing him still makes my skin crawl. You need to be careful." Part 3 in a serie: Acceptance |
Karen | Complete | 17 chapters | ||
| Family
Matter (Drama) How can I ever make it up to her? I should have been there when she was first born and when she was afraid I should have been there to tell her that everything would be all right Teaspoon had been so lost in his thoughts that he hadn’t heard Lou yelling at him. Sequel to Daddy's Girl. |
Lynn | Complete | Short story | ||
| Far
Frome Home (Drama) A few years back, when he still had lived with the Kiowa, the prospect of being a warrior would have excited him - he had even longed for the day he would be able to call himself that. But so much had happened since then and he was no longer the same. A feeling of dread filled him and he shivered. His life had changed in a second and he was not sure it was for the best. |
Karen | Complete | 25 chapters | ||
| Fear
(Adventure) Lou knew the station was only 2 miles away and she could get there in a matter of minutes. She tickled Lightning's ribs with her boots and he reared up which spooked the other horse. Then she wheeled him around and sent him into a headlong gallop. This was the only way she knew to survive this confrontation. |
Lisa | Complete | 4 chapters | ||
| **Finding
The Way (Romance PG-15) Lou watched Kid's back as they were returning from their duty fulfilled. It was the first time they were out together since Doritha passed away. They first time they'd spend time together since when she found him desolated by the fallen three. They had not had time to talk at all after that. Lou wasn't even sure they'd gotten back together. |
Starbright | Complete | Short stories | ||
| **Fire
And Ice (Adventure) She sighed as she realized it wouldn't lift the mood in the bunkhouse. Kid and Lou had stopped talking to each other. It had been two weeks and Kid was obviously avoiding Lou. Nobody knew what had been going on between the two of them but whatever happened had sent the Kid into a mood Rachel hadn't seen him in before. Part of a serie: The Sweetwater Epics |
Starbright | Complete | 20 chapters | ||
| Five
Years Ago Today (Drama) She closed her eyes tighter, trying to block the body looming over her tiny form; she tossed her head quickly hoping to drown out the words that were maliciously told to her; and she kicked her feet out with all her might, praying it would put her out of reach of the long arm extending toward her. |
Debbie | Complete | Short story | ||
| Following
My Heart (Romance) The day she left, she slowly rode along the edge of the property... memorizing every last color and scent of what she was leaving behind. "It's so beautiful in the mornings you know?" She nodded to the hills crowned in golden light. "It's like magic in the mornings. |
miss Raye | Complete | Short story | ||
| Foolish
Pride (Drama) He heard Cody yell from outside that Buck was coming in. Roused from his thoughts, Jimmy grabbed his hat and put it on. Moving quickly out of the bunkhouse, he climbed on his horse and spurred it into a run. Catching the mochilla from Buck he turned south. On his way out he passed the old Colefield place and noted there was a thin stream of smoke rising from the stovepipe. |
Lori | Complete | 20 chapters | ||
| For
Better Or For Worse (Drama) Lou sat up and looked out the window of Rachel's house to the now near-desolate Rock Creek waystation. Prior her and Kid's wedding a few weeks before, it had been a bustling place, filled with the commotion of all the riders, Teaspoon, Jesse, and Rachel. Part 1 of a serie: Return to Sweetwater |
Dana J Smith | Complete | 11 chapters | ||
| For
The Love Of Guilt (Drama) Sighing, Jimmy straightened up. Teaspoon had to run some errands in Fort Laramie and wouldn't be back for a day or two. Until then, Jimmy knew, he just knew, Cody, being the lazybone he was, would take advantage of the whole situation and gave everyone, especially Jimmy a hell of a time just to get him up and going. Well, he definitely wasn't going to let Cody have his way. Not today. |
Gabrielle | Work-in-progress (2003) | |||
| Forever
Family (Drama) He'd heard Kid's name mentioned several times in connection to a nearby ranch. He'd also heard the names of two other fellows who always seemed to be in his company, one name was Buck Cross, who he knew was Kid's partner. And the other was Lou, he didn't get a last name on that one. But he could tell from conversations that Kid was close to these two men. Sequel to In The Family Way. |
Debbie | Complete | 34 chapters | ||
| Forget
Me Not (Romance) The war had been over for two years and life in Sweetwater seemed to go back to normal. Men had returned from war broken and shattered, no matter what side they had been fighting for, winners or losers, neither had felt like celebrating a victory that had caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and had left a bleeding wound in the country. It had been four long years of fighting and everybody was just happy that the conflict had finally come to its end. |
Mercy | Complete | 22 chapters | ||
| Forgiveness
(Drama) His two companions moved to take up positions on either side of him and peered out of the window. Kid, shook his head at his friend’s cockiness, and exchanged worried looks with his half-Kiowa companion, Buck Cross, behind Jimmy’s back. Dark brown eyes locked with Kid’s cerulean blue ones and held. Then, with a slight nod to one another, Kid slipped away from the window and headed out the back door of the jail. |
Wendy | Complete | Short story | ||
| Fortune's
Daughter (Romance) Buck lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling, letting the empty bottle of whiskey slip from his fingers and fall to the floor. He had already counted the stains up there at least half a dozen times. But it was all he could manage to do. It hurt too much to do anything else. He couldn't go to work, even though Teaspoon had told him work was good for what ailed him. Part 1 of a serie: Jensen |
Sameena | Complete | 28 chapters | ||
| Free
(Children) Noah woke up. It was going to be a long day. "Come on Noah we have to get going to Redwood," Cody bugged. "I know," Noah said. |
Lily, 7 yrs old | Complete | Short story | ||
| Free
To Be (Drama) Two weeks ago he had kissed his best friends girl. Okay, technically, they weren't together. And, okay, he had NOT done that so many times before. He really blamed it on Elias, makin them think like that. And then Lou had to be all nice to him like that. |
Lynn | Complete | 7 chapters | ||
| G | |||||
| General, The
(Adventure) ”Can’t you ever let a fellow be? What in the Lord’s name is it...” He broke off and stared with surprise at the man who just had entered the office. With more haste than dignity he rose from the chair and extended his hand to the newcomer, who by this time was smiling broadly. |
Nesciri | Complete | 15 chapters |  |
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| Ghost
Smiles (Romance-drama) She strolled along the boardwalk, nodding greetings to those she passed, even though she recognized none. Her destination was at the edge of town, where a few old buildings, dilapidated from years of neglect, stood in a familiar cluster. She had walked this trail many times. A few of the memories brought ghost smiles to her lips, but none could erase the pain from her eyes. |
Courtnee | Complete | Short story | ||
| Ghosts
And Times (Romance) It was that kiss.. that all consuming kiss that made me want to slap you, and still made me go weak in the knees. There was a passion there that had no match, something that was wild and untamed like an Indian pony unbroken and full of life. |
miss Raye | Complete | Short story | ||
| Ghosts
From The Past (Adventure) "You were pretty quiet today. Something troubling you?" Kid asked Buck hoping to get an answer for his friend's somber mood today. Kid lifts the toolbox from the ground as the two men start walking toward the barn, wiping sweat from their faces with the back of their hands, and depositing the wetness onto the front of their trousers. Part 2 of a serie: Rock Creek Adventurous Tales |
Debra | Complete | 23 chapters | ||
| Gift
Of Love, The (Romance-drama) "I'm scared," he heard her whisper against his muscular chest as his strong arms held her tightly against him. Fear ran through him .Lou scared? he thought; she's never scared of anything. He gently grabbed her head and tilted her tear streaked face up to his. |
Lorilynn | Complete | 20 chapters | ||
| Gift,
The (Drama) Ike jumped as Mr. Tompkins touched his shoulder. He smiled at the older man. "Sorry son, what can I do for, son?" Ike took off his hat. *I need a ring, Mr. Tompkins.* |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| Girl
From Yesterday, The (Romance - alternate universe) The stage rocked and rolled over the frozen prairie as it traveled along. They'd dropped off the other passengers in Blue Creek and the next stop on the route would be Sweetwater. Louise pulled her coat closer around her, tearing her gaze away from country she'd thought she'd never see again. |
Becca | Work-in-progress (2002) | |||
| God's
Plan (Drama) Running Buck's mother knew these things. She herself could not explain why she had insisted that he be allowed to live. She just knew that the gods had allowed him to be made for a reason, and it wasn't her place to argue with them. She wished the others could see how special he was. |
Karen | Complete | Short story | ||
| H | |||||
| Haircut,
The (Humor) "EMMA!" Lou hollered, as she tore the pins out of her hair. She was frustrated and just about in tears. She was trying to find a new hairstyle for her short, ugly hair, to impress Kid with for the Saturday night Spring Social that would be going on in town in just a few hours, really about 8 hours. |
Maria Karen |
Complete | Short story | ||
| HALO
- Part 1 Evolution (Drama) 'You have no idea of the danger you’re putting youselves and this Emma in,’ she thought as she looked across at the rider on the palomino. ‘Jimmy’ his friend had called him. The blue eyed one seemed to answer to ‘Kid’. She’d heard worse nicknames. Jimmy had been staring at her with a wary and puzzled expression, on and off since they’d begun the trip to the station. |
Tracy | Complete | 22 chapters | ||
| Happily
Ever After (Drama) His last memory was of her face, gazing up at him as she fell, her lips parted in shock and surprise and something else that he couldn’t quite put his finger on. He watched until she was consumed by billowing clouds of fog that licked up from the valley below like fingers of flame climbing green wood. Part 4 of a serie |
Laney | Complete | 14 chapters | ||
| Haunted
(Drama) 'They heard the sounds all though the night. Buck had tried to the rid the bunkhouse of the demons, but the noise contined. Cody rose from a deep; sleep he wiped the sleep out of his eyes. His ears perked up as he heard laughter. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| He
Was A Brother (Drama) Tossing from side to side to try to clear the scene that kept replaying itself in his mind, Jimmy suddenly sat upright in bed. Beads of sweat ran down his face and, as he tried to catch his breath, he swung his legs over the side of the bunk and held his head with his hands. |
Debbie | Complete | Short story | ||
| Head
Over Heels (Romance) "Who's here, again?" she asked Elizabeth teasingly. She knew very well who the girl meant. Jimmy Hickok had been a frequent guest these past weeks. "Lucy, you know who, Jimmy." Elisabet muttered through her teeth. |
Laronda | Complete | Short story | ||
| The
Healing Blood of a Unicorn(Drama) The sun was just coming up over the horizon when the rider woke up from the night's sleep. Yawning, he started to break camp when something caused him to turn around and look into the trees behind him. Standing still and moving carefully so as not to attract attention Buck gazed admiringly at the wonderful creature before him. |
Buckettes | Complete | Short story | ||
| Heaven
(Romance) I don't care what you say, Ma'am, he's guilty as the day is long." "Well then, deputy, he must not be guilty at all because it's the middle of winter and the days definitely are not long." Lou strode over to the cell as regally as a queen, tapped on the bars with her finger and demanded he be released. |
DonnaRee | Complete | Short story | ||
| Hey Mister
(Romance) It's been a long time since Jimmy Hickok cared about living... exactly 12 years ago, when he left Rock Creek and had been utterly alone since then... |
miss Raye | Complete | Short story | ||
| Home
Fires (PG 15 Drama) His wife could never understand his need to go back, although sometimes he wondered if she really tried. Through all the variables of his life, Manassas, Virginia was the one constant. Doesn't everyone need something constant? Is that such a difficult philosophy to comprehend? A man's birthplace runs in his blood, it defines the margins of his life. |
Kim Roberts | Complete | 33 chapters | ||
| How
About A Cold One? (Humor) Cody grumbled once again as he trudged through the snow, heading toward the barn. Things were so dull around the way station lately, he thought he would go crazy out of boredom. |
Debbie | Complete | Short story | ||
| How
Do I (Romance) "You look fine, Buck," Lou explained with a smile on her face. Buck turned to her and smiled back at her, trying to hide his nervousness. "Thanks Lou," he said and placed a kiss on her cheek. |
Laronda | Complete | Short story | ||
| Huntress,
The (Drama) "You should have married, found a husband to take care of," Teaspoon sighed, "instead of nursing an old man like me." Rachel looked at him aghast and slapped his arm lightly. "Ya'll have been my family since you hired me, and I can't imagine not being here with all of you." Rachel shook her head with a rueful smile. "And what would Lou do without me? Sequel to Sins Of War |
Charla | Work-in-progress (2004) | |||
| I | |||||
| I
Can't Sleep (Drama) Jimmy tossed and turned in his bunk. He groaned and tossed the covers to the floor. He sat up and looked over at Lou. Her chest rose and fell in a deep rhythm of sleep. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette | ||
| I
Hope You Dance (Romance) Lou walked towards him. Ike nodded to her. *Nothin' Lou.* She touched his cheek. He shivered as she touched him. "Aren't you going to the dance?" Ike shook his head Slowly. Lou sighed. |
Laronda | Complete | Vignette |