Sarah smiled to herself as she patted Cornbread on the withers and brushed him down. “We’re going to win the state competition this year,” she crooned. Cornbread stood impassively as she curried him. He looked at her for a moment, stomped his foot and then lowered his head to nibble … Read More
Jessie’s mother looked up from her morning coffee when Jessie entered, carrying her bedroll and backpack behind her. Jake followed her in. “Hi, Mama,” Jessie said smiling broadly. “Hi.” Her mother turned her head to look out the window. Jessie turned and held her hand out towards Jake. “This here’s … Read More
Jake stopped the pickup truck and backed up to the barn. The barest light of dawn was just starting to show in the East, washing out the light of a million stars spread across the night time sky. He looked up at them for a moment, remembering Jessie’s ambition to … Read More
“What?” Jessie laughed, her left arm still around Hank’s neck. “Ya’ll think I’d ever marry you? I’d rather marry that goldurned mule of yours! Ya’ll cain’t come in here and tell me what to do! I’ll dance with who want – Jake Kendall – and when I want!” Jake’s fists … Read More