Laramie Original Stories
Updated 9/27/2000
This page contains fan-written fiction based on the characters of Laramie. It is in no way intended as an infringement on any copyrights. It's only for our own enjoyment. Ain't no body makin' any money on this, believe you me. Newer stories are at the bottom. We're sorry, we are no longer accepting story submissions from new authors.
The Way Home
by Arren
Jess gets himself in a passel of trouble in a distant town. A good-hearted stranger helps him find the way home, and finds his own way in the process.
I'll Be Home For Christmas
by Arren
Jess struggles to keep a promise to Andy. This one is a gift to the Relay Station, and a Christmas card to everyone who loves Laramie as much as we do. Merry Christmas, 2002. Added December, 2002.
Killer Without a Face
by Mary
A devastating illness threatens a great friendship. Added January, 2003
The Trotting Horse
by Mary
Slim's poker winnings turn into an unexpected miracle. Added January, 2003
I'm Already There
by Arren
A tag to The Marshals. Jess makes it home against all odds. A completely plotless, pointless and mushy aftermath to the episode. Added February, 2003.
The Fine Edge
by Holly
A beautiful look into the early, rocky days of Jess and Slim's friendship. Added February, 2003.
The Cat
by Arren
Sometimes when things are going their best, life just comes up and pounces. Added February, 2003.
Home Fires
by Mary
A companion piece to Killer Without A Face. This is the story from Daisy's point of view. Added February, 2003.
The Return of Winona (Slim's Own True Ghost Story)
by Chris
This story first appeared in the Tales from the Laramie Trail back around 1988 and is set following the episode Perfect Gift. Added February, 2003.
Night of the Harvest Moon
by Mary
A neat, short adventure with a dollop of humor thrown in. Added February, 2003.
Jess' Gloves
by Chris
A nifty response to our discussion about the gloves. Chris' take on why they're so important to Jess. Added February 27, 2003. Happy birthday, Chris!
The Beginning of the End
by Holly
Another great early friendship story. Slim is about to lose the ranch to the bank and Jess tries to help out. Added February 27, 2003.
Little Bird
by Chris
Mike and Slim have a talk in the middle of the night, about life, fear, and racoons. Added March, 2003.
Death Rode Shotgun
by Mary
A disquieting man appears at the Sherman ranch. Someone whom Jess has met before. Added April, 2003.
Root of Evil
by Holly
In the early days of Jess and Slim's friendship, an unwelcome visitor arrives and stirs up the past. Added April, 2003.
Prettiest Girl in Laramie
by Patricia Henry
Meet the prettiest girl in Laramie. Added April, 2003.
The Goodbye
by Moira
Could this be the end of a great friendship? Added April, 2003.
The Accusation
by Patricia Henry
Slim and his new ranch hand have some trouble with the neighbors. Added May, 2003.
Hot Water
by Holly
A drought causes trouble for Slim and Jess. Added May, 2003.
Son of Fly
by Mary
A lovely follow up to her story "The Trotting Horse". This one centers around, you guessed it, Fly's son and Jess' love for his horse. Added May, 2003.
Blood Money
by Holly
An old enemy returns to Laramie to get even with Slim and Jess. Added May, 2003.
The Texas Kid
by Patricia Henry
A young girl has a serious case of hero worship for Jess. Added June, 2003.
The Real Hard Part
by ajm
Jess has to say goodbye to a new friend. A tag to the episodeStar Trail. Added June, 2003.
The Last Run
by Patricia Henry
When the stress of running the ranch makes Slim difficult to work for, will an old friend lure Jess away from the Sherman ranch?
Added June, 2003.
Happy Christmas Pard
by Moira
A mid-summer Christmas present. A slice of life around the holidays. Added June, 2003.
I Thought You Were Dead...Twice
by Neebeeshaabookway
One answer to the burning question of how Jess could havetwo sisters named Francie. Added July, 2003.
Unknown
by Patricia Henry
An accident, and Jess' life could end up going in a whole different direction. Added August, 2003.
All Roads Lead Home
by Mary
A mysterious letter from an old friend sends Jess on an adventure in Montana that will change his life forever. Added September, 2003.
More Stories by Arren
A response to numerous requests to see more of Arren's stories. Here's a link to her non-Laramie stories. New stories added without notice.
The Hired Gun, by Patricia Henry
Jess must take up the gunfighter's way again when a woman and her relay station are threatened. Added December 2003.
Revenge Is Sweet, by Patty Cornish
A Jess adventure, written by an elementary school student in the '60s who serialized it for her friends. Added July, 2004.
Everafter by Arren
After an arguement, Jess tries to find a new life away from Laramie. A Laramie/Lancer crossover. Added July, 2004.
Unfinished by Arren
Jess is missing, and Slim literally moves Heaven and Earth to find him. Added December, 2004.
Requiem for a Renegade by Maddie Holthe
What would have happened if Slim and Jess had met a different way? A glimpse into Jess' dark past. Added August 2005.
No Name on the Bullet by Maddie Holthe
A Jess story that takes place before he ever heard tell of Laramie. Added October 2005.
The Christmas Winds by Maddie Holthe
A Laramie Christmas Story. Trouble comes to the relay station just before Christmas while Jess is worrying about making it a special Christmas for Mike. This continues the alternate version of how Slim and Jess met established in Maddie's "Requiem for a Renegade". Added February 2006.
The First Christmas by Patricia Henry
A rocky start to the first Christmas at the Relay Station for Jess with his new family, when his past Christmases come back to haunt him. Added Christmas Eve, 2006.
A Love to Die For by Patricia Henry
A new love for Slim is big trouble at the Relay Station for Jess and his new family. Added September 2007.
Second Chance by Patricia Henry
A nice little murder mystery involving Jess, Slim, the cast of The Virginian with a smattering of The Big Valley and Bonanza thrown in. Added October 2007.
Waiting by BadgerGater
Jess waits on the side of the road for Slim to return after he is shot. A missing scene from "Night of the Quiet Man". Added June, 2008
Bounty by BadgerGater
A bounty hunter comes after Jess, not knowing that wanted poster was old. Added August, 2008.
Tinder and Ash by Nachuma
A fire at the ranch brings back memories of Jess' family, as Slim and Jonesy fight to save his life. Added August, 2008.
A Jess Story by Nachuma
A stream of consciousness piece inside Jess' head. Added October, 2008.
Guilty by Elaine Kane
Jess is on trial, hurt, but not alone -- away from home. Added October, 2008.
Seeing the Light by Badgergater
A tag to Glory Road . Jess has a heart-to-heart with Miss Essie. Added December, 2008.
Justice by Badgergater 
A story of the first meeting of Jess and Mort, and the beginning of a great friendship. Added April 2, 2009.
Medicine Trail, by Gail
A story of divided loyalties, and the healing that comes from friendship.
Added July 9, 2009.
The Reckoning, by Nachuma
Revenge threatens Jess and everyone he cares about. A story of survival and redemption.
Added August 10, 2009.
Atonement by Helen
Events from the past catch up with Jess and threaten to tear his life apart.
Added August 18, 2009.
Reconcile by Gail
A story of divided loyalties, and the healing that comes from friendship.
Added August 18, 2009.
Waiting for the Storm to Break by Helen Cooper
Trying times at the Relay Station, where resiliance is tested to the max. Added August 24, 2009.
Blizzard, by Badgergater
An offhand remark by Jess in Vengeance prompts this story of the night he spent in a blizzard. Added September 27, 2009.
