There is a lot going down all over town... it's hard to say which way the twists will turn. But the event not to miss is the Wedding of Mayor Lorne Order and Myna Mae Darkly our deputy. Their love has past the test, the details been set, with a love they know will last. Will all go as planned or will fate play a hand... You'll have to read to see... come on a stay awhile in BG.

A collaborative story written in Poetry that continues in the comments by the authors who play out their characters.

CAST LIST

3 Gun, Will Barter, Harriet Folio – Author lyttlejoe

3Gun – Still watching over the town from his chair under the stair or CG from his hammock between the lemon trees. 3Gun can always be found when there is trouble around.

Will Barter- Had lost the Mayoral race. It ended in his disgrace. Now his debts, which he couldn't recollect, are piling up, and his debtor's are here to collect.

Harriet Folio- Has opened her library and soon the school. She's smart as a whip and nobody's fool.

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CG and Ricky the Rat – Author crazyp01

CG- (Caroline Grace) has gotten a chance to clear her name. Hopeful Lou won't let her down again. Her and the Sheriff have finally kissed. A scene in BG vol 6 not to be missed.

Ricky the Rat – Ricky's and Rusty's friendship has fallen flat. A lizard has gone missing and so has a rat. Ricky has left Orange Hill and is now writing only for the Gold Pillar.

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Myna Order and Margarita – Author MystresMyna

Myna Order- A Darkly no more, soon to be Myna Mae Order. The big day is approaching fast. Let's see if her and Lorne's love can hold fast, when someone resurfaces from her past.

Margarita- Has made amends working in the hotel under house arrest, taking good care of each and every guest.

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AJ, Gyn , Ray and Enzo – Author AmbergrisJane

AJ- With his adorable grin and he got engaged to Loren, but there is still matter of dealing with Pryce before anyone will be throwing rice.

Gyn- Is currently grounded but what can she say there are much more worse fates than spend extra time with Ray.

Ray- has found a place to fit in and has shown and interest in our Gyn.

Enzo- Interest in spying on BG's residents until he hears of Lou's Black Diamonds, now he's hoping a bigger score is right on the horizon.

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Annie, Buck and Bruce- Author baileygaines

Annie- Came to BG in the hopes of making a new start. Never thought she'd steal Brody's heart but will her past tear them apart?

Buck - For Buck there has been no one but Lou, but Petra hoped he'd take a chance on someone new. Will he stick to his plan to become Lou's one and only man?

Bruce- Never expected Lou to set him loose. Now at a cross road he must decide which road to take. Was Lou right in saving him or did she make a terrible mistake?

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Rusty Rooster, Raven, Coal Bone, Stray Dog and Alister - Author leandralynx

Rusty Rooster- Now Editor and Chief of the Orange Hill the paper in Tent City. He's determined to make a name for himself as a writer but expect things to get gritty.

Raven- A wayward soul, where he ended up we do not know. But hope he'll return again, along with his four legged friends.

Coal Bone- Last threatened CS's life, over Tiger with a knife.

Alister and Stray Dog- Still searching the mines, and it has yet to be revealed what they are hoping to find.

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Hugh Bellow, Dixie Bellow, Dusty Doug, Sue (NWAT), T.T. Rivers, Winkin, Blink, Nod and Theo - Author naomimrshl

Hugh Bellows- Is a straight up fellow who tells things like it is. A staple to the town, his forge nearly burnt down but he's got an idea to turn things around.

Dixie Bellows- Formerly Dixie Land, happy to always lend a hand has been working hard on the PHA, teaching both night and day.

Dusty Doug- Their ranch hand, and hero some would say when he kept the forge from exploding that day.

Sue (formerly NWAT)- Has finally come down from her tree to start a life in BG, when she starts getting back some of her memory.

T.T.Rivers- A retired judge. Never thought from Virginia he would budge but it would seem his adventures aren't nearly done, so he brought the family out west, his cook, his grandaughter and his twin grandsons.

Winkin' and Blink- May look alike but are as different as you could possibly think. The one who causes the most trouble just booked from Buck on the double. Will Blink make it back to BG guess it's a wait and see?

Nod- The mischievous pixie who likes to play, nearly gave Ms.Folio a heart attack the day she stamped all her books with corn flower... thank goodness it was only powder.

Theo- the cook is older than she looks but best to keep on her good side or some salt pete in your food she might hide.

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Frank - Author silenttomorrows

Frank - Had an auspicious beginning, obsessed with all things spinning. He tried to off load his twirly guns until the Sheriff squashed his fun.

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Lou, Brody, Shamus, Petra, Loren and Lorne Order - Author Ruechari

Lou- Currently in the County Seat. Has someone important to meet. Hoping to clear CG's name for which she takes all the blame.

Brody- Never thought he'd give up Lou but then his feelings for Annie grew. Still he hasn't made up his mind, if love for him, is his to find.

Shamus - Came to BG to set Lou free never thinking she would agree. The papers signed she's his no more, he couldn't believe on him she slammed the door. Still he wants her back but we will see if he can hold his own in BG.

Petra- A Black Diamond who came on the stage. Expecting a war to wage. Only she was met with kindness and care and a smirk that made her dare to wonder if there was something there. Only Buck heart is still set on Lou, so for now there's not much else to do, but to walk away and hope for another day.

Loren Order- Recently engaged to AJ, she couldn't be happier until she's reminded that there was a choice to make to go or to stay.

Mayor Lorne Order - No longer Marshal but Mayor of BG, Lorne has come to the reality of making this place his home. With Myna at his side, he sees no reason to roam.

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Still in Destiny - see spin-off Dark Destiny

Ruechari, Billy, Jujube and Jasper - Author

Ruechari- Shaman of the West, leader of the SSS.

Billy- (aka Billy the Kid) - Went to Destiny to find Ruechari.

Jujube- Fighting with Ruechari in Destiny.

Jasper- Also with Ruechari in Destiny.

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SUPPORTING CHARACTERS

This fun group are the Towns Folk or Bad Guys of Busted Gulch. A variety of interesting characters who fill in the story. Most of these characters are not particularly authored by any one author but do tend to make frequent appearances, throughout the story.

1. Umberto B. Well - Town doctor and surgeon. Always handy to have around in pinch especially when one runs out of poultices of blueberry muffins.

2. CrookedSmile-(aka CS) Proprietor of the Busted Gulch Saloon. He tends bar and keeps an eye on young Raven, for whom he is deeply concerned. Not much is known about him other than he always seems to have a bottle or glass of vodka at the ready for 3Gun when he retreats to his chair under the the stair and makes a wicked lemonade.

3. Ron Boyle- (aka Little Ron) The young boy who helps CG with delivering the news whose dreams of becoming a cowboy like Billy or 3Gun was thwarted when he tried to run away. Now he's currently working at the Bakery until CG returns, living at home with his Mom and sister.

4. Unger - Town's Undertaker, Coffin Maker, and carpenter who dreams of becoming Undertaker of the Year....(is that a thing?)

5. Philip Stein - The pastor of the local church which he is now in the process of rebuilding.

6. Moonie - A Townie who is has been accused of starting a muffin fight in the saloon. But was quickly forgiven when she suggested the Jamboree, which had everyone singing a different toon. Owed a favor from Ruechari for her quick thinking that saved Billy for pummeling Jujube. She tries to stay out of the chapters but is often seen around town in the comments. (Authored by @MoonshineNoire )

7. Old Teddy Wink - (aka Tiddly Wink) Uses his wagon as a traveling convenience store. Horses are Clara and Rachel and he sets up often in the tent city.

8. Old Chris 'Whip' Cracker - Stage coach driver from Rickety

9. Satchel and Lotta Baggage - Proprietors of the Hotel. Lotta has been known to fill in for Crooked Smile on occasion at the Saloon. Satchel also is pretty good at horse removal should you have an unwanted pest in your home or personal space.

10. Strop the Barber- Little is know about this man who just blew into town and opened up shop other then he gives a really good cut and shave. His real name is Billy.

11. Manny Ger- The Manager of the General Goods store in town

12 and 13. Chief ThingAmajig and Whatshisface (Authored by @emeraldfalcon) The Chief who is from the Kit-Kat (Kitana Katari tribe) who is trying to set up a high end clothing/coffee shop in town by subletting 1/2 of the General Store and his trust valet who is a mute, muscle bound, loin cloth wearing brave who appears to be the real brains behind the business.

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We have now made it to volume 8. All other volumes are available as well as the spin-off check out our reading lists for more.

Hope you enjoy, Busted Gulch vol. 8

- Storyteller Saloon and the BG Gang