A job offered to Heyes and Kid by a friend of Wheat Carlson takes them down a dark path and shows them a glimmer of light
Had there been time to actually develop a plan for the absence of Hannibal Heyes in the third season, this might have been a plausible option.
Decided To start compiling these author chats. So this will always be "in progress."
A chaptered story being co-authored by Rae1013 and Kathy Knudsen1 takes a gritty look at the stark reality of life for Hannibal Heyes after the sudden and gruesome death of his partner, Kid Curry. WARNING: Major Character Death
While there are two schools of thought as to whether Kid and Heyes are cousins, this story assumes they are not, and tells the tale of just how two orphan boys came to become Kindred Souls
This will be an on-going piece of short stories with each chapter being a story unto itself, none more than about 5000 words. That way I won't be taking up so much space. While it says In Progress, each chapter will only be posted when complete
Heyes and the Kid come upon a backwoods mountain woman who offers them a job. But of course, trouble follows.
The original story has been tugging at me for some time because the teenage me that wrote that version didn't yet know "what life was all about." I think I have a better understanding now. Yes there is a major character death, but the story is how both Kid and Heyes navigate that path. Their struggles are not the same but their bond ties them both together.
On a long cattle drive, the drovers are able to spend a few hours in Lordsburg for a little R & R. But of course, something goes horribly wrong and now the sheriff is investigating a murder
Upon leaving Santa Marta, the recently widowed Mrs. Hanley hired Heyes and the Kid to escort her and Hyperia to Rancho Verde. This is what followed.
From childhood to old age, lives are shaped by the places in the heart
A man's hands can tell a lot about his character. This short story is a series of snippets that touch upon that fact.
Not a prison story, but Heyes and Curry have been caught in Montana and are being extradited to Wyoming, accompanied by a U.S. Marshal and four Deputies
Passing through Silver Springs on their way to visit Clem, Heyes and Kid narrowly miss running into Winford Fletcher and, after meeting Clem's father, a second serving of revenge may be in order
A relentless posse, and the possibility of other posses forming means no sleep, little food, high risks, and lots of worry for Heyes and Curry
The Wild Bunch robbed the Bank of Denver and Clementine had a few pieces of jewelry stolen plus one item that causes Kid and Heyes some definite concern. Now they must venture into the Hole in the Wall Gang Hideout to try to negotiate the return of Clem's items
Heyes is wounded and Kid is fraught with guilt but they are a hundred miles from the nearest town and Kid must find the means of getting Heyes the help he needs.
Heyes and a somewhat reluctant Kid return to California to visit the Chisholms once again. This is a follow up (part II) to Autumn Storm
During a rain storm, Heyes and Curry come upon a stranger who may not be a stranger at all. This is an AS&J and The Chisholm's crossover