Summary: Coerced against his will to rejoin the army, Slim must navigate through miles of prairie grass, Indian skirmishes and a power hungry Colonel whose orders are less than admirable. Category: Laramie Genre: Western Rating: G Word Count: Chapter 1 Mike Williams was feeling quite proud of himself that early spring day. Allowed, for the … Continue reading Slim’s Private War–Historical Version* (by Mustang Sallie)
Category: Laramie
The Best Job (by Mustang Sallie)
Summary: Slim and Jess discuss parenting. Seems they're on the same page, well almost. [Note: In the USA during the months of May and June we celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day. This short tale honors the role of parent that Slim and Jess willingly take up when they adopt Mike Williams.] Category: Laramie Genre: … Continue reading The Best Job (by Mustang Sallie)
Hell Bound (by Barbara A. Taylor)
Summary: A late season picnic ends in unnatural and dangerous happenings when a storm catches Slim, Jess, Daisy and Mike out on the range and unprepared. Category: LaramieGenre: WesternRating: PGWord Count: 27,638 Chapter 1 They had stayed just a little longer than intended and who could blame them. After all the hard work of preparing the … Continue reading Hell Bound (by Barbara A. Taylor)
Tempest (by Barbara A. Taylor)
Summary: A torrential rain that hits the Sherman Ranch in Laramie, Wyoming is nothing compared to the fierce storm that engulfs Jess Harper and threatens to destroy his very existence. Category: Laramie Genre: Western Rating: G Word Count: 108,684 Chapter 1 Although it was barely mid-day in late summer, it was as dull as … Continue reading Tempest (by Barbara A. Taylor)
HR is Looking for Your Resume (by Mustang Sallie)
Summary: Jonesy doesn’t understand Slim’s hiring practices. This is a story from A Day in the Life series. Category: LaramieGenre: WesternRating: GWord Count: 1612 "I just don’t understand it! What was that boy thinking? Why, he doesn’t know anything about that man! He could be wanted. Maybe he's carrying a different name. I just don’t … Continue reading HR is Looking for Your Resume (by Mustang Sallie)
Like An Eagle (by Barbara A. Taylor)
Summary: Jess finds himself acting as a guide to an Eastern Professor and his daughter, but fate causes things to go drastically against plan. It needs an anxious, protective Slim to lead the rescue attempt. A/N: Written over 20 years ago, and posted on a now defunct site, this story may be familiar to some … Continue reading Like An Eagle (by Barbara A. Taylor)
A Book of Life in Search of a Title (by Mustang Sallie)
Summary: A Wagon Train/Laramie Crossover story. Barnaby West thought he had the best life. He had four surrogate uncles, a man who was his father in all the ways that mattered and a life of adventure. He was learning about different languages and people, how to survive nature's cruelest weather and lessons from books Mr. … Continue reading A Book of Life in Search of a Title (by Mustang Sallie)
Two Words (by Mustang Sallie)
Summary: In the days before Daisy Cooper arrives at their ranch, Jess Harper and Slim Sherman work hard to raise a young boy by the name of Mike Williams. His presence brings them to the realization that they both want to make a home for the boy. When Mike confuses the meaning of two words, the bond … Continue reading Two Words (by Mustang Sallie)
The Colors of a Nightmare (by Mustang Sallie)
Summary: Slim Sherman and Jess Harper have always had a healthy respect for women of all ages and tender hearts for children. One April day, the duo comes face to face with an evil that tests their friendship and their family’s roots. There are references to two of my stories “A Second Chance” and “Joined … Continue reading The Colors of a Nightmare (by Mustang Sallie)
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (by Mustang Sallie)
Summary: The US Army, fighting losing battles in border towns between Canada and the states needs a spy. He could walk away or lose his best friend, his reputation or his life. I always wondered what prompted Jess to become a spy and how Slim felt when he watched his friend ride away towards danger. … Continue reading It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (by Mustang Sallie)
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