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Western Short Stories
Michael Wade

Michael Wade

Western Short Stories Bio. of Michael Wade

Michael Wade is a 70 year old Texan who has been writing fiction for approximately five years. Several of his stories have been published in literary journals. He is a retired lawyer currently residing in Brownwood, Texas.


The Devil Only

Michael Wade

William (last name unknown), a ranch hand and former outlaw, is fleeing into Mexico to avoid being shot by his sister, Julia Miles, a Texas sheriff who through her husband, Tom Miles, has solicited William to rob a Butterfield Overland stage. William’s refusal creates a violent showdown with Tom Miles, Julia herself and a gang of border renegades in the badlands of Texas and Mexico. Read the full story HERE>>