Wild Wild West, Pt. 7

Shani sauntered out of the room as the first rays of dawn began streaming in through the windows.  She grinned like the cat who ate the canary as she ran a hand through her messy hair, and paused a moment before she closed the door to the bedroom.  “You boys have a good nap now, [...]

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Okay, so now it’s done!

Last February, I announced the completion of Black Mask and Pale Rider, the first series.  then in March, I decided it wasn’t fully complete.
I put the second series on hold until such time as I was finished the first series.  Tomorrow morning, the last part of Wild Wild West will be posted. Can’t wait. It’s [...]

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Wild Wild West, Pt. 6

The four slowly retreated down the street, firing at intervals as the lich advanced on them.  Shani explained her plan as they moved.  “Girly Girl, gonna need alla yer magic fer this one,” she stated with a great deal of urgency.  “An’ I hate ta say it, but yer probably gonna have ta git in [...]

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Wild Wild West, Pt. 5

“Miss  Dorchester,” one of the girls said in a hurried voice as she raced down the steps.  “There’s gunslingers in the streets.  Four ‘r five of ‘em.”
“I know, Charlotte,” Arella explained with a nod as she peeked out the window of the front room, pushing the silken curtain back just a bit.  “But one o’ [...]

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Wild Wild West, Pt. 4

Bedford, Indiana, October 14, 1863
A sharply dressed junior officer walked with purpose down the hallway of the bunkhouse.  Most of the men were already asleep, but this man knew that their commanding officer was still very much awake.  And the message he had received by telegraph would be welcome indeed.  He stopped before the door [...]

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Wild Wild West, Pt. 3

The clink of poker chips only added to the already festive feel of the small saloon.  Shani was up in the game, as she’d won a good chunk of her money back that she had lost to Slow Hand over a year ago.  As the game went on, she and Slow Hand would share stories, [...]

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Wild Wild West, Pt. 2

The Mandrake Estate, October 14, 1863
The Elder Mandrake sat in the ornate oak chair heavily as he gazed over the pages of the ancient tome. Across the lavish desk sat a quiet and menacing gunslinger. His stetson was pulled down low over his eyes and a scarf covered his nose and mouth completely [...]

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Wild Wild West, Pt. 1

Monroe County, Indiana, October 12, 1863
Pania Alow set down the pails of feed by the horse trough, satisfied that the horses were tended to.  The wagon train had stopped for the night at a small ranch just inside the Monroe County border.  The trek from Shreveport had not been without it’s small problems as they [...]

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