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Read Short Western / Wild West Stories

Read the best short stories online by short story writers of all ages from around the world,
listed below in order of the date they were published, with new stories first.
"Dusty." By Kevin Hughes

A tale of the old West.

The Smithy Circumstance By Ed DeRousse

Returning could possibly be his last chance to put his outlaw life behind. That is, if he could reconnect with Lizzy.

The Ladies of the Landing By Charles E.J. Moulton

High noon in Gloversville. As the old clock ticks, someone arrives that shared something that caused a mystery. At the heart of it all are the ladies of the landing.

"Darn." By Kevin Hughes

Everyone in the Old West wanted to be the fastest draw.

“Bloody Bill” Texas Outlaw By Ed DeRousse

What makes an outlaw an outlaw? Sometimes it is circumstance.

The Legend of Cap Fallows By Charles E.J. Moulton

A cowboy from Kentucky rides through America in order to find the gold treasure of a mysterious outlaw. On his way out there, he doesn't just find adventure. He finds his soul.

KNOT By Ricky Sholar

The adventures of an aging cowboy

The Bronco Busting Kid By Ricky Sholar

A kid ready to prove his capabilities

Bartenders Bluff By Ricky Sholar

Gunfighter's surprise.

Buck And Ruth By Ricky Sholar

Buck is a loner. Ruth wants a husband.

The Note By Ed DeRousse

When they cleared his bunk, the deputies found Lizzie’s Bible and a note.

The Sanders Brothers By Ed DeRousse

They had robbed the Brownwood, Texas bank. The posse was at least a half day behind them and catching up.

The Outlaw And The Boy By Ed DeRousse

The deputy delivered the boy to the Giddings, Texas jail. The outlaw in the cell had requested to see him.

Yeehaw! By Connor Johnson

The main character Johnny was spotted by his arch-nemesis Rohnny. Their meet ended in a fight.

The Outlaw’s Homecoming By Ed DeRousse

Langley looked at his gun, and then his father-in-law. “It seems my gun has chosen to work against the law…..again.”

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