Summary:  Jess has brought home a surprise. Category:  Laramie Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:   2447   “Well, where do you think that no good saddle-tramp has fetched up, Jonesy?” an angry Slim moaned as he looked out of the window again. “How long does it take to pick up a few supplies? He’s … Continue reading Don’t Look to Me for Absolution, Jess (by Effie) →

  Summary:  Love and Loss incorporates the original story "Betrayal" and continues the narrative and completes the story. Category:  Laramie Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count: 20,563   Betrayal The young Texan dismounted, and after tying the reins of his horse to a low growing branch, stood still and listened. The woods were some ways off … Continue reading Love and Loss (by Effie) →

  Summary:   (aka) Halloween! Category:  Laramie Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:   2114     It was a wild day; the clouds scudded across the sky like the torn wings of ravens. The land was sodden as it had been raining for days, and the trail which Alamo was carefully picking his way along was … Continue reading All Soul’s Night (by Effie) →

  Summary:   Dedicated to all the Scottish and English drovers and cattleman who went to the west to found their own kingdoms   A story written in "border speak"  (glossary provided). Category:  Laramie Genre:  Western Rated:  PG Word Count:  5958   IT’S  NO MA SPELLIN; IT’S BORDER SPEAK ! A glossary to help ye aw.   … Continue reading A Wee Story for Hogmanay (by Effie) →