Monte Hale Western #33

In the midst of a brutal winter storm, Monte Hale and his horse Pardner take refuge in a remote settlement under siege by a terrifying wolf pack. As the townsfolk reveal the chilling legend of the Wolfman—a man raised by wolves who now leads the pack in vengeance—Monte must confront the creature in a desperate showdown deep within a mountain cave.

A young woman named Betsy is unnerved by the overly affectionate advances of a woman named Mrs. Newsents, who insists on testing her emotions by asking if she’d cry if she were to leave. Meanwhile, a gruff man known only as "Old Slick" complains bitterly about the poor quality of the camp grub, claiming even vultures would refuse it—only to be mocked for his whining.

In the quiet town of Little Bow, a mysterious horseless coach built by Zeke Simms draws crowds to the county fair—just as a masked bank robber named Duke Bennett plans his heist. When the town’s people vanish and the bank explodes, a lone stranger named Monte Hale uncovers the gang’s escape route, only to find himself pursued by the fleeing outlaws and their stolen horses. As the horseless coach roars to life, Monte must use his wits to outmaneuver the robbers before they vanish into the frontier.

Headline Harry is sent to investigate whether wrestling matches at the Grunt and Groan Arena are crooked, only to be subjected to a series of exaggerated, comically brutal demonstrations by the arena’s wrestler. After enduring a dizzying and painful “lesson” in wrestling holds, he returns to the Gazette with a surprising conclusion: the only thing definitely crooked is himself.

Big Bow and Little Arrow reunite after time apart, with Little Arrow offering to help Big Bow find a lost $100 — promising a $55 split if he succeeds. As Big Bow eagerly agrees, Little Arrow begins scheming to steal the reward, using a series of clever ruses and misdirections to trick his friend into giving up the money.