by woodmanone
Please excuse the error. This story was not ready for posting as you will see if you read it.
Chapter 3 is being worked on but isn't ready yet. Somehow I posted this working version in error.
I contacted Literotica when I realized my mistake but apparently they didn't read or get my email and posted the story.
Thanks for understanding and again I apologize.
Woodmanone
Can't wait to see the finished story. As usual, can't stop reading once I get started,
Great work even if not ready to print.
I knew it was too good to be true. I sent a private feedback yesterday on Justice, asking you to intermix some westerns with your current Crusader stories, but I knew this one came too quickly. ;-> I'm glad to know it is in the works, and since I've already refreshed myself on Ch 01 and 02 [and the first page of Ch 03 {Very evil grin}], I'll be eagerly awaiting the full chapter.
LitID: Tyro999
email: oj3usmc@yahoo.com
you write so true. It's worth stepping back into the Old West with you, whether it is pieces or whole cloth!
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GO WEST YOUNG MAN prosper and multiply, TK U MLJ LV NV
Nice resolution to the story of Rafe and Emma. Good triumphs over evil and all is well in the Verde Valley this evening. Reads like an old western story that was written years ago; you really got the feeling of the people and the times they lived in. If a young woman like Emma lived on a ranch, the choices for marriage material might be pretty limited. Either a young man from a neighboring ranch, or a take no nonsense stranger like Rafe who just happened along to work cattle and got roped himself.
excellent conclusion to a great tale thank you for emailing and telling it posted i have really enjoyed Rafes story and look forward to reading more stories form you
We knew how it would end when it started, but it was a lot of fun. This is perfectly in the "Western" style down to the happy ending and with an unbeatable gun.
I felt sorry for the hired gun who did not know who had been hired to put down, but then he should have learned by then not to take money without questioning.
Another nice one Woodie.... thanks!
You really have the touch with your western stories and this is one of your best. Thanks for the email reminder.
The old Bell ranch could be your model The -D (bar D) isnt on the Verde and a lot further away I cannot think of anything down towards Childs that would fit. But hey it is still a big notch above even some of the professional authors. The only place where Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour has you beat a little bit is in the descriptions of the country
good stuff, very good stuff
I was glad you let Rafe retire to the ranch at the end of the story. The life of a lot of Town Lawmen was not to good and many died because of the job and the people they had to face. The story ended on the right note. 5 Stars
I almost wish that I had never discovered Woodmanone because when I start reading his stories, I simply cannot put them down until I have finished that particular story and I get into sooo much trouble for not doing whatever I am, or was, supposed to be doing at that time!
Never mind - I get so involved with the stories that the pain is worth the effort as far as I am concerned - so thank you Woodmanone - long may you continue writing stories - especially for my enjoyment!
Dick Kingswell
Boy, was this a good story. I thought I was reading a Louis L'Amour story. I felt like I was actually in the 'old west'. The characters were exceptional. Thank you for writing such a fine story.
Not a complaint, but just for your information...
He wouldn't have had to wait for the full moon to rise after the sun went down, nor had to wait for dawn after the full moon set. The sun, earth, and moon are in a straight line during a full moon - that's how we see the full illuminated face of the moon. So the full moon comes up as the sun sets, and sets as the sun comes up. Of course, when the moon is close to the horizon, it doesn't illuminate the ground so well.
I have enjoyed your stories, and have read most of them, some more than once, like this one. A few more to go, I hope.
thanks for the ride.
I saw a few suggestions for alternative titles. Mine would be a substitution of only one word. Ride With The Sun. That way, morning, noon or evening, he would have always been on a path moving West.
One of he best stories I've read on Literorica, Please keep them coming.
Ya dun reel gude wit da story and tha writin'
Ben reedin yore stories fer a spel an thay allus has good writin' an good langage.
Wil allus reed yore stories.
Thanke much.
de Jay
Read all 3 chapters. Had to verify your location. All I know is the Modern AZ, but I have ridden ( in a car) from Tucson to Las Vegas NV many times. Both thru the easy way and up thru the hi country. Your descriptions are right on , plus a very interesting plot, and Characters. 15 Stars (each). Thank you.
Back in 1965 I was working for Forest Service to establish a Job corps center at Heber/over guard. Only business in the area was Zane's a bar with a pool table and a fireplace; where you could get a meal of beans out of an iron pot and biscuits make in a dutch oven and great steak. Thanks for the memories.
A town had a town Marshall a Sheriff service the whole county. The Sheriff is elected the town Marshall was appointed.
Consistent throughout your stories, a word mis-use interrupts my reading of your excellent stories. I hope you can write more of then!
Perhaps you could/would proofread for: past; passed; pass appropriateness for the sentence? That would improve the story flow for me, and probably for others.
Thank you,
Craig
Nothing more aggravating then people complaining and not having the balls to give there name. Cowards are everywhere.
Excellent. When I started this series, I was thinking “not another western by woodman,” but after the first few paragraphs I was hooked.
Like other readers of your stories, I enjoy them very much. My only real comment I want to make is, Where Art Thou...???
I Do Hope you and your family are alright. But it sure would be nice if you were still posting stories here . Personally, I can't write worth shet,, I've tried... Just ain't got it in me I guess... But I Do Know Folks like You are pretty darn good at spinning a tale for all your fans., Yeah I'm one too. Love your stories, only wish you were still posting here.. HAVE A GREAT LIFE , Woodmanone, and thanks, from a fan.. ✌️👌👍🙋
Very enjoyable saga. I think "The Trail West' and Chico Creek Cattle Company and your 2 spinoffs are better, but this is a fine story.
Thank you Woodman. Another very enjoyable story of the wild west. Five stars from this old western fan.