Busted Gulch is a collaborative story from Writers that span across the Globe, written in poetic form, that continues in the comments by the authors who role play out their characters.

CAST LIST

3 Gun,  Harriet Folio and Tru Bador– 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.

Harriet Folio- A no nonsense librarian she as settle in BG, to open her library. 

Tru Bador- Is a wandering minstrel whose music choices are a bit quirky, he's just about anything but perky. 

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CG  – Author crazyp01

CG- Her past she overcame, finally gotten a chance to clear her name. She riding to the County Seat to finalize a few things with the Marshal but is Justice to her entirely impartial?

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Myna Order, Margarita, & Aunt and Uncle Bigbee – Author MystresMyna

Deputy Myna Order- A Darkly no more, Myna will be living out her new life as the Mayor's wife, and running her cafe with the help of AJ. 

Margarita- House arrest has been lifted, she has seen the error of her ways.  Now destined for the nunnery. Margarita dreams of opening an orphanage in BG to bring on better days.

Uncle and Aunt Bigbee- Myna's Aunt and Uncle who took her in and raised her have decided to settle in BG. 

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AJ, Gyn , & Ray – Author  AmbergrisJane

AJ- With his adorable grin and he got engaged to Loren, they've traveled the west and are now back to stay. Will there be another wedding on the way?

Gyn- Rue is quite impressed with what Gyn managed to do with her pot stirring spoon. Something tells me she may end up in the SSS soon. 

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

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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?

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?

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?

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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.

Dusty Doug- Now living and potter's mill after the River's and Bellow's families left with his trusty dog Joy. 

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Ronan O'Boyle - Author- RonanOBoyle

Ronan O'Boyle - Swears he turned over a new leaf. Trying to set life straight and gets into trouble right out of the gate when he tries to dig up Enzo for some rings and then finds other things. Still he gets himself  back on track, and is currently trying to save a little girl and her mom from dying.

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Red Rock Bill (No more) Now Barton Denver - Author NehpetsEnal

Red Rock Bill- a Miner with a past and a life too good to last. He fakes his own death to deal with Snake Bite a Medicine Man who wants him dead for desecrating his lands. He been resurrected thanks to Rue and now he's got a job to do.  

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Lou, Brody, Shamus & Petra- Author Ruechari

Lou- Currently in the County Seat jail arrested for the Murder of Judge Domain. Will Bruce or Billy be able to clear her name?

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 is for him and 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 was still set on Lou, now she wonders if that's still true. 

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Loren Order, Mayor Lorne Order & Marshall Justice - Author Ruechari

Loren Order- Recently engaged to AJ, she couldn't be happier, they ran away, she toured the west and is now ready to return to BG, and become star she was meant to be. 

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. 

Marshall Street Justice- Has take Lorne's place as County Marshal. 

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Ruechari, Billy, Jujube and Jasper  - Author  Ruechari

Ruechari- Shaman of the West, leader of the SSS, she came back from Destiny a little battered and bruised, feeling a bit used but wants to put down roots in BG. She wants to open a hotel but but she needs the Mayor to agree.

Billy- (aka Billy the Kid) - Went to Destiny to find Ruechari but things fell apart quickly. Now he's off trying to help Lou clear her name. 

Jujube- Followed Rue to Destiny, only to return, and not like the news he learns. 

Jasper- Couldn't be happier, living in BG, and snuggling up with Rue as her kitty. 

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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.

14. 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.

15. Will Barter- Having bartered for information that paid all his debts, he's now a free man but still now one knows what next he has planned. 

16. Judge Grievance - The new County Circuit Judge.

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We have now made it to volume 9. All other volumes are available as well as the spin-off check out our reading lists for more.

Hope you enjoy, Busted Gulch vol. 9

- Storyteller Saloon and the BG Gang