Death In The Moonlight

“Death in the Moonlight” is a tale of suspense drawn from Archibald Rutledge’s youth in South Carolina. If at night you happen to be standing up to your shoulders in salt water, when the wind is still and the tide is tranquil, in a creek not far from...
The Legend of Trapper Jim

The Legend of Trapper Jim

At Elkhorn Outfitters, there’s a hunting guide, With a full face beard, And a horse to ride.   He isn’t short, And he isn’t slim. But today he’s known As Trapper Jim.   It happened one night In a hunting shack High in the mountains, A range known as Black....
An excerpt from Plumb Bob’s Pig

An excerpt from Plumb Bob’s Pig

When the pig appeared on stage as the final auction item, Plumb Bob rasped his vow to have that cute little thing. The clamorous crowd cheered as the auctioneer kicked into gear. A young grunter of this pig’s peer would normally sell for about thirty-five dollars,...