Outlaws #3

Otto Chenoweth, the gentleman outlaw, outwits the sheriff and his posse with a mix of charm, trickery, and impeccable manners, turning every encounter into a comedic test of decorum. As the sheriff attempts to apprehend him, Otto insists on proper dining etiquette—even serving pepper to blind the lawmen—while evading capture with a series of clever escapes. The story follows his antics as he eludes capture, leaving the sheriff both frustrated and oddly impressed.

Rance Merrill, down to his last dollar and facing a losing poker game, finds himself in a desperate spot—especially when his betrothed Beth threatens to end their engagement unless he quits gambling. When a sudden showdown with the outlaw Colden brothers erupts, Rance must rely on quick thinking and a surprising twist of fate to protect his friend Jim and prove he’s more than just a gambler.

Long John Salt finds himself at odds with Carl Shull, who demands he sell his ranch to a land syndicate, while tensions flare after he arrests young Jim Crane for rustling. When a sudden grass fire threatens Long John’s spread, former enemies—including Mike Crane and even Shull—rally to help fight the blaze, forcing uneasy alliances in the face of disaster.

When a dispute erupts over which cattle herd will ship out on the only available train, Texas Ranger Tex Boone steps in to mediate—only to uncover a clever ruse when rustlers attack Ben Warren’s herd. As tensions flare, Tex orchestrates a surprise trap, revealing that Warren and his men were actually the rustlers, having sabotaged Milt Page’s herd to secure their own shipment. With the truth exposed, Tex and the rangers move in to end the deception before the train departs.

Shorty Shannon finds himself face-to-face with a fierce killer cougar in the Rocky foothills, forcing him to improvise a makeshift weapon from saplings and rawhide to survive the deadly encounter. As the beast relentlessly pursues him, Shorty uses quick thinking and sheer nerve to outwit the predator, proving his mettle in a wild, desperate showdown.

In the lawless town of Cougar City, Logan Sharp finds himself trapped under the tyrannical rule of Boot Brandon, who forces him into the gang after killing a rival. As Brandon escalates his threats, targeting Nora Mayden and inciting a violent showdown, Sharp must navigate betrayal and danger to reclaim control—before the town’s chaos consumes everyone.