Submissions by Scriptorius
Leggett's Law
Story
A self-styled lawyer, prominent in his community, antagonises a troublesome family, with drastic results.
24 mins
Words: 4959
Read Time: 24 mins
Read Time: 24 mins
Riverboat Gambler
Story
A stranger turns up at the headquarters of an outlaw gang. He presents the leader with an intriguing proposition.
25 mins
Words: 5147
Read Time: 25 mins
Read Time: 25 mins
Last Contract
Story
A contract killer, having decided to retire, takes on his last job.
22 mins
Words: 4438
Read Time: 22 mins
Read Time: 22 mins
Donovan and Goliath
Story
A young ranch hand confronts a giant prospector in a memorable encounter.
24 mins
Words: 4887
Read Time: 24 mins
Read Time: 24 mins
On Approval
Story
A Yorkshire private detective seeks to rescue a friend from distress and complications ensue.
32 mins
Words: 6429
Read Time: 32 mins
Read Time: 32 mins
Stubborn Settler
Story
A trapper on a long journey home encounters a self-styled settler who is being troubled by a local landowner.
21 mins
Words: 4283
Read Time: 21 mins
Read Time: 21 mins
Troubleshooter
Story
A railroad detective concludes a mysterious case in a surprising manner.
27 mins
Words: 5516
Read Time: 27 mins
Read Time: 27 mins
Bounty Hunter
Story
Two brothers, on opposite sides of the law, become involved in a deadly encounter.
24 mins
Words: 4852
Read Time: 24 mins
Read Time: 24 mins
The Eastern View
Story
Two business men are having an amusing conversation in a bank, when they are joined by another man and events take a strange turn.
19 mins
Words: 3992
Read Time: 19 mins
Read Time: 19 mins
Back to the Soil
Story
Another strange case for Judge Embert Wimple.
11 mins
Words: 2358
Read Time: 11 mins
Read Time: 11 mins
One Man’s Justice
Story
A detective tracks down a wanted man who has a strange story to tell.
23 mins
Words: 4725
Read Time: 23 mins
Read Time: 23 mins
A Load of Balls
Story
Another unusual case for Judge Embert Wimple.
13 mins
Words: 2642
Read Time: 13 mins
Read Time: 13 mins