Peter Rabb sets out on a quest to ascertain the worth of a valuable, 1920s, 16 mm film that he discovered in the basement of the theatre where he worked. His search draws the attention of others eager to claim the prize for themselves. Strange associations are made, and the ensuing danger puts the lives of numerous people in peril.…
Entry in CoffeeCommunity Challenge The Blank Page 2023Prompt 2: You hear rumours about a strange coffee shop in town and the magic that secretly hides within it. One day you decide to pay them a visit and after taking a sip of your coffee you suddenly find yourself in a whole different era.…
*WINNER* September 2023 badassreads Contests & Challenges - Mission ImpossiblePromptWaking up with the mindset of a brand new person one morning, how will you react when you are being pestered by a certain person and their team? With that in mind, you go on an adventurous mission where you need help from your very own team!I chose 💥 A Team of Gangsters…
Some new contest entries, and assorted stories and poems I have entered in various contests over the years that have achieved a modicum of recognition. I trot them out for your consideration.…
The bold theft of casino funds by a disgruntled employee and his cohorts, leads to murder and betrayal among a group of bus passengers. When an unexpected accident occurs, their lives change.dramatically. Pursued by the victim's men, each struggle to hide their own story and secrets.…
A FEATURED READ IN WATTPAD WESTERNSA heartless killer needs to be transported to the town of Judgement to be tried and hanged. The train designated for the task also carries a number of relatives of the killer's victims, dignitaries and other passengers. The Marshal tasked with transporting the prisoner is against using the passenger train but is overridden by the authorities. His worst fears are realized as the train thunders toward Judgement.…
Entry in The Multigenre Mashup Smackdown 2023, based on the starting prompt of a flat earth concept.…
A labyrinth of lies and deception and a disgraced police detective fighting for his career while pursuing a hopeless romance.A complex crime mystery drama with money and power driving the agendas of wives, lovers, mistresses and one who resorts to killing.© lyttlejoe 9/12/2012…
"If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe, form, please go to (Wattpad User Link). Thank you."The continuing history of the goings on in Busted Gulch beginning with the New Year, 2017.Same gang with the addition of new plots. New characters. New surprises.…
This is the story of Busted Gulch from its beginning to current times. An opportunity for readers who were unable to follow all the comments and the time line. Here is your chance to know the whole story and follow the future events of this famous town.…
THIRD PLACE IN THE EMBERS OF DESTINY BADASS CHALLENGE - Story Max. 4000 wordsA cruel Prince. A plan to join with another house to further strip the populace of earnings. A taste for the young women outside his palace. A group of rebels prepared to go to the extreme, and an innocent farmer falsely accused of treachery.…
THIRD IN THE MYSTERY/THRILLER SEGMENT OF THE #ADVENTUREINACTION PROMPT CHALLENGE, AND ODDLY, WP RANKED #1!Tough guy Nick Roth gets a text message that sends him on a hunt for a killer taking revenge for past actions. With some good contacts, a mother who scolds her son, a patient woman that means more than he lets on, and a hefty dose of luck, Nick pounds his way to a solution.…
FIRST PLACE COFFEE AFTER DARK WRITING CONTEST - JULY 2020This collection has no particular category or message. They are errant thoughts and observations on various subjects. If interested, I hope you find some you enjoy.…
A new volume continuing on after the Musical Jamboree with the town and the residents dealing with new domestic situations as well as threats from ongoing villains.Ride along and join the fun.…
The next volume in the history of Busted Gulch and the lives of the residents, heroes, villains and all the denizens passing through. Romance, mystery, danger, baking, lemons. You'll find it all in the Gulch. Ride in visit for spell.…
The continuing saga of the misadventures of old and new residents in the amazing town of Busted Gulch©2019…
An ongoing history of the events from the Busted Gulch series…
A collection of the music in the Jamboree volume As diverse as they may seem, they all have an important reference in the story. Come on in, click on and enjoy.…
THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE GANG IN BUSTED GULCH AND TO RUE FOR HER CHOICE OF IMAGE FOR TRUMANA collection of songs performed by Truman (Tru) Badour for various occasions in Busted Gulch at which he rarely managed to display good taste and usually inflamed the very situations he claimed to be soothing.Culled from the comments, these chapter headings may all be accurate and as well are from two volumes.…