Western Stories

Read more about the article A down-on-their-luck ranch hand becomes the unlikely protector of an elderly Native American storyteller, whose tales hold a key to valuable knowledge.

A down-on-their-luck ranch hand becomes the unlikely protector of an elderly Native American storyteller, whose tales hold a key to valuable knowledge.

Sure! Here’s a western short story based on your requirements:The sun set behind the jagged peaks of the Black Hills, painting the sky a dazzling orange and pink. Dust swirled…

Continue ReadingA down-on-their-luck ranch hand becomes the unlikely protector of an elderly Native American storyteller, whose tales hold a key to valuable knowledge.
Read more about the article A seasoned cattle driver faces a mutiny among his crew when they encounter a rival group offering better pay to turn against him.

A seasoned cattle driver faces a mutiny among his crew when they encounter a rival group offering better pay to turn against him.

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows over the rugged terrain as it dipped toward the horizon. The cattle drive had been long, stretching over three months…

Continue ReadingA seasoned cattle driver faces a mutiny among his crew when they encounter a rival group offering better pay to turn against him.
Read more about the article A veteran of the Mexican-American War returns home to find his family’s ranch taken over by outlaws, setting off a battle to reclaim his land.

A veteran of the Mexican-American War returns home to find his family’s ranch taken over by outlaws, setting off a battle to reclaim his land.

The sun was beginning to set over the arid terrain of Arizona as Samuel Sam McCallister guided his horse through the familiar trails of Dusty Crossing. Having recently returned from…

Continue ReadingA veteran of the Mexican-American War returns home to find his family’s ranch taken over by outlaws, setting off a battle to reclaim his land.
Read more about the article A small group of ranchers bands together to form a cooperative herd for a dangerous drive, testing their resolve against outlaws and the elements.

A small group of ranchers bands together to form a cooperative herd for a dangerous drive, testing their resolve against outlaws and the elements.

In the heart of the rugged West, where the sun carved obscuring shadows on the dusty ground, a small group of ranchers gathered under the aging white oak tree by…

Continue ReadingA small group of ranchers bands together to form a cooperative herd for a dangerous drive, testing their resolve against outlaws and the elements.
Read more about the article A ranch hand discovers that his employer’s cattle are being systematically poisoned by a competitor and sets out to expose the culprit.

A ranch hand discovers that his employer’s cattle are being systematically poisoned by a competitor and sets out to expose the culprit.

In the heat of a May afternoon, the Indian Territory sprawled out beneath a wide-open sky, the air thick and heavy with the scent of sun-baked earth. Nathan “Nate†Jennings,…

Continue ReadingA ranch hand discovers that his employer’s cattle are being systematically poisoned by a competitor and sets out to expose the culprit.
Read more about the article A seasoned cowboy must teach his inexperienced crew how to manage a massive herd during a treacherous cattle drive while uncovering a plot to sabotage their efforts.

A seasoned cowboy must teach his inexperienced crew how to manage a massive herd during a treacherous cattle drive while uncovering a plot to sabotage their efforts.

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows over the rugged terrain as it dipped toward the horizon. The cattle drive had been long, stretching over three months…

Continue ReadingA seasoned cowboy must teach his inexperienced crew how to manage a massive herd during a treacherous cattle drive while uncovering a plot to sabotage their efforts.
Read more about the article A humble farmer with an uncanny ability to predict the weather becomes a local hero during a series of deadly storms but attracts suspicion.

A humble farmer with an uncanny ability to predict the weather becomes a local hero during a series of deadly storms but attracts suspicion.

The sun beat down mercilessly on the dusty landscape of Desert Crossing, where the arid winds carried whispers of both hope and despair. Barnabas Coyle was a humble farmer, toiling…

Continue ReadingA humble farmer with an uncanny ability to predict the weather becomes a local hero during a series of deadly storms but attracts suspicion.
Read more about the article A frontier cook running a trail-side diner becomes an unlikely hero when she helps a group of travelers fend off a gang of outlaws intent on robbing them.

A frontier cook running a trail-side diner becomes an unlikely hero when she helps a group of travelers fend off a gang of outlaws intent on robbing them.

The sun rose over the Indian Territory, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink as Kate Reynolds stepped out of her humble trail-side diner. The faded sign above…

Continue ReadingA frontier cook running a trail-side diner becomes an unlikely hero when she helps a group of travelers fend off a gang of outlaws intent on robbing them.
Read more about the article A rancher’s daughter takes it upon herself to train a wild horse that her father believes is untamable, proving her worth to the ranching community.

A rancher’s daughter takes it upon herself to train a wild horse that her father believes is untamable, proving her worth to the ranching community.

The dust hung heavy in the air, a fine haze that caught the afternoon light. At the edge of the bustling Gold Rush Camp, rancher Luke Marshall surveyed his land…

Continue ReadingA rancher’s daughter takes it upon herself to train a wild horse that her father believes is untamable, proving her worth to the ranching community.
Read more about the article A small-town rodeo’s success rests on the shoulders of a talented trick rider who must perform a daring new act to save the event from financial ruin.

A small-town rodeo’s success rests on the shoulders of a talented trick rider who must perform a daring new act to save the event from financial ruin.

The sun beat down relentlessly on the ghost town of Coyote Springs, illuminating the faded signs and crumbling buildings that had once buzzed with life. The annual rodeo was less…

Continue ReadingA small-town rodeo’s success rests on the shoulders of a talented trick rider who must perform a daring new act to save the event from financial ruin.