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Better Be Tough

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Reads 5,418
Votes 70
Parts 6
Time 55m

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Beth Dutton had a little girl with Rip Wheeler when she was sixteen. The only thing was no one knew about the little girl especially not Rip. Jamie hid her away in Texas during that time after he tried to take her to the clinic. John also has no idea about is oldest grandchild. What's going to happen when Beth returns to the Yellowstone? How will everyone react when they meet Ella Langley Wheeler?All Rights Reserved

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Yellowstone: The Silence Between Screams by inkandscarsjess

Cassidy was a ghost before the Duttons found her-barely seventeen, all scars and silence, with no record of her existence before age five. She doesn't speak of where she came from. But when Rip Wheeler stumbles across her on the edge of the ranch, bleeding and half-conscious, he brings her back-against every instinct but one: protect her. What begins as a reluctant act of mercy turns into something deeper as the Duttons start unraveling the truth. Cassidy's file, pulled by Jamie, reveals a history soaked in horror-sealed hospital records, sterilization at thirteen, SA reports, forced silence by the system, and a father among her abusers. She was supposed to disappear. She didn't. Now, the Dutton Ranch becomes more than just a place to heal. It becomes a battleground for Cassidy's survival, and maybe... her redemption. But healing isn't quiet. It's angry. It's raw. And it's coming for everyone who ever hurt her. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings: This fanfiction contains graphic references to childhood sexual abuse, trafficking, rape, self-harm, forced sterilization, eating disorders, PTSD, mental health struggles, violence, and systemic failure. While not all scenes are shown in graphic detail, the themes are intense, realistic, and emotionally heavy throughout. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Yellowstone: What Remains of Ivy by inkandscarsjess

Seven-year-old Ivy was never meant to carry the kind of pain she does. Brutalized, broken, and left with more scars than words, she's found in a ditch and brought back to the Dutton Ranch-a place already familiar with blood and revenge. But this time, it's different. This time, it's a child. Rip holds her like she's made of glass. Beth guards her like a wildfire. Lloyd becomes her constant. And Walker? He sings the pieces of her back together. As Ivy slowly begins to heal-nightmares, silence, and all-the bunkhouse becomes her family, and the ranch becomes the one place where her past can't chase her forever. But scars don't vanish overnight, and neither do enemies. And Ivy? She's not done fighting. This is a story about the power of found family, healing through hurt, and the kind of strength no child should have to learn.

Yellowstone: Ash in Her Veins by inkandscarsjess

Sixteen-year-old Spencer is used to being invisible - the outcast girl with stitched-up arms, a skull-crowned black hat, and scars no one wants to talk about. After being left behind on her grandfather's neighboring ranch and blamed for the violent death of her parents, Spencer has learned to keep her head down, trust no one, and survive alone. But everything begins to shift when the Dutton crew arrives for branding season. Rip, Lloyd, Walker, and the rest of the Yellowstone ranch hands slowly unravel the walls she's built, one hard-earned moment at a time. As the truth of her past begins to surface - including a devastating betrayal by her brother - Spencer must face the pain she's buried, the fear she's lived with, and the question she's never dared to ask: What if she's worth saving after all? ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of childhood trauma, sexual assault, self-harm, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and emotional abuse. Reader discretion is strongly advised. The story is written with sensitivity and care, and focuses on healing, chosen family, and survival.

Whiskey by heatherPi

What if Kayce had another child before Tate? What if he didn't know about it? See that's the thing Haley didn't want kayce her best friend to know about it the night before he left for the navy.. Haley had some ups and down living with the duttons after her parents passed in middle.... How will Kayce reacted when he find out after not seeing her for years? How will he react when finds out who helped her keep it a secret... Takes place before and after the attack on the ranch

Yellowstone: Eight Seconds to Freedom by inkandscarsjess

Sixteen-year-old Sadie Dutton, daughter of Lee Dutton, was born with rebellion in her veins. For generations, John Dutton has forbidden his family from stepping into the rodeo arena - too dangerous, too reckless, too costly. But Sadie refuses to be caged by her grandfather's rules. Trading cattle drives for bronc rides, Sadie sneaks into the PRCA circuit, determined to carve out a legacy of her own. With Lloyd as her quiet mentor, Jimmy as her unlikely ally, and Rip as her unwilling protector, Sadie's double life becomes harder to hide. Family loyalty, bruised pride, and the relentless eight-second clock collide in a story of grit, defiance, and what it really means to carry the Dutton name.

The Expendable Dutton (COMPLETE) by Sboyle97

Being the youngest of the Dutton family is tough, especially when you are the youngest daughter. Following her older brother into the military, Amelia didn't follow her brother back to Montana. Instead, she found a different calling as a mercenary with a certain group down in New Orleans. What happens when she finds out what exactly has been happening back home? The enemies of the Duttons better beware because she is an Expendable.

Yellowstone: I'm Still Here by inkandscarsjess

"They didn't even know she was gone." Emma Dutton, thirteen years old and forgotten by the world, was found in a ditch with scars on her body and fire still in her eyes. Branded. Silenced. Changed. When Lee and the ranch hands find her, the entire Dutton Ranch is thrown into something far deeper than cattle and land wars - a quiet battle for one girl's survival, healing, and revenge. As the days stretch on, Emma must learn to trust again - her grandfather John, the quiet strength of Rip, the steady hands of Lloyd, and the unlikely warmth of the bunkhouse crew. But when her abuser comes too close to the land that once made her feel safe, Emma doesn't just survive - she learns how to fight back. A gritty, emotional, and powerful Yellowstone story about trauma, healing, and what it really means to be Dutton tough.

She came to the Dutton Ranch carrying scars no one could see-and a few they could. This is the story of a girl who survived the worst and walked back into the fire, daring it to burn her again. Under John Dutton's roof, there are rules. Under Rip Wheeler's watch, there's order. And under Lloyd's quiet eyes, there's a chance at healing-if she can just let someone in. But ranch life doesn't stop for pain. And the only way out is through. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of trauma, abuse, self-harm, and recovery. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

Yellowstone: Blood and Barbed Wire by inkandscarsjess

When the Duttons rescue Tate from the neo-Nazi militia, they discover another child in the darkness-a six-year-old girl named Sadie. Hurt, abandoned, and carrying scars too deep for words, Sadie doesn't trust anyone. But Tate refuses to leave her behind. Brought to the Yellowstone ranch, she finds herself surrounded by a family she never knew could exist-one full of fierce love, sharp tempers, and unbreakable loyalty. As John, Kayce, Monica, Beth, and Rip each step in to protect her, Sadie must learn how to live in a world where safety is real and love doesn't hurt. But shadows don't fade easily... and the past has a way of following. A gritty, emotional Yellowstone fanfiction about healing, family, and the strength it takes to belong.

Yellowstone: Ashes in Her Blood by inkandscarsjess

Sixteen-year-old Sawyer Lane didn't come to the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch looking for redemption - she came to survive. Scarred, stubborn, and carrying more ghosts than years, she's the daughter of a ranch hand who blames her for everything that ever went wrong. She used to ride rodeo, used to break colts, used to believe in something like freedom. But when Rip and Lloyd see past her sharp edges, and a quiet cowboy named Rowan starts pushing her buttons - and protecting her heart - Sawyer is pulled into a world of grit, loyalty, and bloodlines that don't have to be by birth. She's not here to be saved. She's here to fight her way back. Even if that means fire. Even if that means the brand. And when her past comes hunting, Sawyer doesn't run. She rides straight into it.

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Spencer Hope Dutton. Tiny. The youngest of the Dutton household, if only by a few minutes. She swore those few minutes after Kayce popped out were the only moments of peace she had in life... Now Spencer's family is being pushed to the brink and her secrets look like they're about to catch up with her. Will her love become the breaking point? ~follows season 1 of Yellowstone~ ~OCxRip Wheeler~ Best Ratings #2 ocbook #4 romancefanfiction #1 loveletters #13 ocstory

Yellowstone: The Littlest Dutton Hand by inkandscarsjess

When Lloyd Pierce's five-year-old granddaughter Harper is left on the steps of the Yellowstone, he finds himself facing a world he never thought he'd know-raising a child. Bruised, wary, and nearly silent, Harper carries the weight of neglect and fear. But on the ranch, among horses and cowboys, she begins to find her voice. With Beth's sharp protection, Rip's quiet watch, and John's steady hand, Harper slowly carves out a place in a rough world. And Lloyd-an old cowboy who never thought he'd have a legacy-realizes that sometimes, family comes when you least expect it. Grit, family, loyalty, and second chances-the Yellowstone way.

Lassoed (Yellowstone) by courtneybunny2

Caroline Dutton, the youngest of the Dutton family and vying for the spot as heir to the ranching throne, has always held firm love of the Yellowstone ranch. It was her home. She would do anything to protect it. With more and more problems arising, fear of losing the ranch creeps in. She never really put much effort into anything other than the ranch. She had no desire to. Nothing else came close in importance. Until she begins spending more time with a cowboy working on the ranch. Sure, she had known Ryan vaguely but never really spoke to him. The more time the two spend together, the more their bond grows and something neither expected begins to blossom. A/N: I do not own Yellowstone or its characters, only Caroline and her plotlines. All rights go to Taylor Sheridan.

Shadows of the Past by Alis_libraryx

Beth Dutton's life has been shaped by secrets, but none greater than the one about her daughter. Years ago, she gave birth to Emily, her child with Rip Wheeler, only for her father, John Dutton, to raise the girl as his own to protect the family's reputation. Emily grew up believing she was John's youngest daughter, unaware of her true parentage. But when Jamie Dutton, bitter over his own adoption revelation, spitefully exposes the truth, it shatters the family. Rip learns he's a father, Emily questions her identity, and Beth must face her past. Can the Duttons survive this betrayal? Inspired by events of Yellowstone with my own twist

Sickness and Health. by captainsteveswifey

Yellowstone Ranch look out for their own but what what happens when one of them is taken? That's what happened to Y/n Dutton wife of Kayce Dutton and daughter in law of John Dutton...a man who has no problem getting even. Y/n has been held captive for 6 months and one day she gets lucky and her captor leaves his phone behind well going to check the parameter of the cabin shes being held at. She takes a chance and calls her best friend Rip Wheeler a man who has no problem killing someone hurting her. Within a few hours she's rescued but when she sees Kayce she cant help but wonder if he will still love her has much as he did before.

MELT, 𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫. by yvanilledoll

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Yellowstone Fanfiction: Beneath the Dust by inkandscarsjess

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Mrs. Dutton (Yellowstone) (Kayce Dutton) by royalwolf347

You enjoy a comfortable life. Money is no issue, nor is happiness. You live on a beautiful ranch with your handsome, loving husband Kayce who would never let anything hurt you. But will his past come back to haunt you? Find out in "Mrs. Dutton". Please comment and/or vote so I know if you like it or not!

Beneath the Montana sky by Alis_libraryx

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New beginnings | Yellowstone by Trainstationbound

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Yellowstone: I'm Still Here cover

Yellowstone: Blood and Barbed Wire cover

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Sickness and Health. cover

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Yellowstone Fanfiction: Beneath the Dust cover

Mrs. Dutton (Yellowstone) (Kayce Dutton) cover

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New beginnings | Yellowstone cover

Yellowstone: The Silence Between Screams

Cassidy was a ghost before the Duttons found her-barely seventeen, all scars and silence, with no record of her existence before age five. She doesn't speak of where she came from. But when Rip Wheeler stumbles across her on the edge of the ranch, bleeding and half-conscious, he brings her back-against every instinct but one: protect her. What begins as a reluctant act of mercy turns into something deeper as the Duttons start unraveling the truth. Cassidy's file, pulled by Jamie, reveals a history soaked in horror-sealed hospital records, sterilization at thirteen, SA reports, forced silence by the system, and a father among her abusers. She was supposed to disappear. She didn't. Now, the Dutton Ranch becomes more than just a place to heal. It becomes a battleground for Cassidy's survival, and maybe... her redemption. But healing isn't quiet. It's angry. It's raw. And it's coming for everyone who ever hurt her. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings: This fanfiction contains graphic references to childhood sexual abuse, trafficking, rape, self-harm, forced sterilization, eating disorders, PTSD, mental health struggles, violence, and systemic failure. While not all scenes are shown in graphic detail, the themes are intense, realistic, and emotionally heavy throughout. Reader discretion is strongly advised.