Completed Tales From the Trails


Thank you for this great picture, Jane!

It never ceases to amaze me how powerful the love for Young Rider fan fiction is! I have met so many people who find it one of the great highlights of their day to sit and read the next chapter to their favorite story. That is part of the reason that I have created this archive. It contains only the finished stories, so if you haven't read them before, or want to read them again, you won't have to wait for the next chapter. So kick back your chair, have a laugh, cry, or an on-the-edge-of-your-seat-anxiety-attack...but above all else have fun! ;)

The Saddlin' Station's writing contest:
Song Title Contest!
July - Sept 1999

Death For A Bounty
By Madison

The journalist McKay is at it again, only this time he may just have written himself in over his head...
Death For a Bounty

Happily Ever After
By Melissa

Read about the riders in this wonderful fairy-tale story.

The Story
A Question of Color
By Melanie

When a mysterious woman arrives on the westbound stagecoach, she causes Buck to consider troubled moments from his past. Will it be too much for Buck and will her presence in Sweetwater come between him and Ike?

The Story
Question of Priorities
By Hanny

Kid has to decide where his priorities lie...

A Question of Priorities

A Long While
By Katie

While attempting to deal with her break-up from Kid, an emotionally distraught Lou takes a run to St. Joe and meets a man who restores her faith in love and self-sacrifice..

The Story
Ghost Town
By Melissa

While on a run, Kid and Cody stop to rest in a quiet little town. But they encounter more quiet than they expected when they discover all the people have strangely disappeared without a trace, except for one lone survivor. A young, beautiful and traumatized girl who knows what happened, and quickly catches the eye of one of the riders.

The Story
Memory
By Gizmo

Buck ends up lost and without one of the mind's most important tools...his memory...

The Story
The Story
By Madison

A newly revised tale previously relased! So, there's nothing more to say other than read this wonderful story for yourself!

The Story

Another One
By Sky

When Kid and Lou get married, they must find another rider to take her place...who will that be? And does this young person share a secret that is similar to one of the other riders'??

Another One

Ceaseless Endearment
By Kirsten

Acquaintances from the past, strangers in the present, and storms blowing in all rapidly combine together to spell one word...disaster. Will even the strongest of bonds between the riders be powerful enough to overcome the obstacles they must face?

Ceaseless Endearment
The First Ever Saddlin' Station Contest
By A Group of Talented Authors

What were the Young Riders like before they joined the Pony Express, and how did they get their jobs?
The Contest

To Ride No More
By Suzy

After a self-sacrificing accident that could cost his life, will Kid be able to find the strength to pull through and recover?

To Ride No More

Eye of the Storm
By Beth Goodman

In a quest to apprehend a group of men who robbed the Pony Express and killed two riders from another station, the Sweetwater riders become caught in a tangled web of murder, mystery, and mayhem, all while battling the cruel hand of Mother Nature as a violent storm continues to rage throughout the territory…

Eye Of the Storm
The Hunt
By Lyn

Buck ventures out on a simple hunting trip, and finds himself in a situation of extreme misfortune. But who has created it...and why?

The Hunt
Bittersweet Revenge
By Jessica

When someone from Lou's past returns, trouble is destined to follow. Now she is reminded of the deep depth of an oath she once took...

Bittersweet Revenge
The Willow Creek Murders
By Suzy

Trouble is lurking around every corner, and the riders are sent out on a potentially deadly mission to put an end to the ultimate crime...murder.

The Willow Creek Murders
Parallel With Death
by Kirsten

In an attempt to steal secrets and documents from the Pony Express, an infiltrator seeks a position as one of the riders. Consequently though, that means that in order for there to be a job available, someone has to die.....

Parallel With Death

St. Louis
By Lyn

When a request comes in for Teaspoon to take two riders to St. Louis for a quick and easy demonstration, he chooses Buck and Ike. However, when is one of their "easy" missions ever simple?

St. Louis
April Fool's
by Aimee

A great story for April Fool's Day 1999! Be sure to take a peak. :)

April Fools

The Game
by James

The Express is being robbed, and Teaspoon knows his boys can put a stop to it. But will they be in over their head, catch the criminal, and be reminded that it's not just a game?

The Game

The Prankster's Love
By Madison

A "prankster" arrives at the station, only to cause havok for everyone. What will it take for him to be removed from their lives so that they can live in peace once again?

The Prankster's Love
Trouble In Fort Laramie
By Lyn

Buck is accused of murder while at Fort Laramie. Will the others be able to help him in time?

Trouble In Fort Laramie

Skeletons
By Aimee

Lou encounters an old family "skeleton" while on a run. Will Kid and Buck be able to save her? A new rider is hired at the station and it seems he's got some skeletons hiding in his past too. What's his secret?

Skeletons

Eagles
by Lyn
Buck continues to recover from the loss of his best friend with the help of an old one, and the spirit of an eagle.

Eagles

Love's Engagement
By Angela
Did you ever wonder how Sam might have proposed to Emma? If so, read this charming story, learn something new about love, and discover how we can all use a little help from some friends.

Love's Engagement

The Secret
By Kate

A visitor arrives asking to take the position of a "cook" for the riders. So, what's the great secret? Give it a peak, and then you might just discover it!


The Secret

Hostages
By Aimee

Jimmy and Kid are sent out on a dangerous ride. While Lou on the other hand, ends up running into some old friends. So what's the big deal about that? Read this story, and you just might find out........


Hostages

Kiowa Justice
By Lyn

An Indian raid causes chaos, and blame falls onto Buck. He must now find the one who caused the crime in order for the proper justice to be brought about.

Kiowa Justice

Fire
By Lyn
Buck ends up being the sole man to witness and rescue someone from their burning home. But the question is, who started the fire, and will Buck be able to recover from his severe burns, or will they cause him to be handicapped for life?

Fire

Prompted Ventures
By Kirsten
As two girls arrive from the East and meet the riders, will they find a new life for themselves? Or will Jimmy lose his heart first?(Set in the mid-second season)

Prompted Ventures

The Greatest Of These Is Love
By Kirsten

With Christmas right around the corner, I wanted to be able to give you all a small present for 1998. So, here it is, my attempt at a Young Rider Christmas! I hope that you enjoy it!

A Christmas Story
The Colour Family

By Suzy

Buck has come back to live with his family among the riders. But there's someone there who is anxious to see him! Read this story and meet a young woman that Buck had met once before. This story takes place shortly before the closing of the Express.

The Colour Family

Twice Paired

By Kirsten Page

When two friends from the past are united, they re-discover the common ground that made them close. Lou's friend is in trouble, will she and some of her fellow riders be able to help her before it becomes too late?

Twice Paired

The Paths That Cross

By Kirsten Page

Follow all of the riders on their various journeys as they meet up in all the UN-usual places and have all of the usual adventures! This is dedicated to all of you that voted, hope you like it!

The Paths That Cross

Absence Of Serenity
By Kirsten

With rumors of war and the changes in the Pony Express, Jimmy starts dealing with uncertainties and fears. Will the other riders be able to help him feel back in control of himself?

Absence of Serenity

Trials of the Heart


By Kirsten

Ever wonder if a deep heart-felt issue between two people was resolved? When it comes to matters of the heart, these two struggle, but somehow their true love perseveres against the odds.

Trials of the Heart

Never Say Goodbye
By Kirsten

Will Kid be able to save Lou from murdering kidnappers with the help of some old friends?? Find out in this story which is set several years after the closing of the Pony Express.

Never Say Goodbye

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