The Ballad of Broken Vows
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Last published Thu, Feb 21, 2019
Notorious outlaw, Arthur Wilson, rings in the new century with the Harold Sloan gang. At just twenty-eight years old, Arthur is second guessing his place in the gang. The land is becoming more civilized with lawmen and government agents desperately trying to bring an end to the long standing bandits of the Wild West. It's not until Arthur meets the newly widowed Cassidy Bell that his need for more in life becomes more prevalent. Will he leave the gang to pursue a more honest lifestyle, or will Arthur succumb to Harold's orders and continue being the dangerous gunslinger he is known for?
This story is inspired by many of my favorite western themed movies, songs, and video games. Here is a list of just a few of my inspirations:
- Red Dead Redemption 1&2
- A Fistful of Dollars
- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
- "El Paso" Marty Robbins
- "Big Iron" Marty Robbins
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