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"The Rifleman" Fan Fiction Stories

If you want to read some really good Rifleman stories..... you have come to the right place. 

These stories are great and in length.  They are written by fans of
"The Rifleman"

Michelle's Corner


Donna's Corner/The Mayhem of Donna
 

Deanne's Corner
Deanna's Daydreams aka Bluewindfarm

 

Stargazer's Midnight Musings
aka
Judith Schaefer

 


Frank's Place aka Weinerdawgy
 

Winchester4440


 "Klara's Boy" Corner

 

TheBrother


Duchess' Dream
 

Linda's Lounge

Your Corner on The McCain Ranch could be here!




Here is a list of other great stories here on the ranch.....
 
Rifleman Short Stories Here are some personal short stories from fans of "The Rifleman"
 
"The Rifleman: The Early Years" by Andrew Valentino
Margaret was a 22 year old rugged, yet soft woman who, a few months ago, lost her home. Her father, Samuel Gibbs owned a small little place just north of Enid. When Margaret's mother died in a wagon accident, Sam blamed himself. He'd had a bit too much to drink that night and didn't see the open gully alongside the road.
 

 Sidewinder — The alternate ending by rooster davis

What really turned Grid from his revenge?  Find out here!

 
'The Outlaw's Widow' & 'Lost'—written by Praire-Schooner aka "The Rifleman"
Fanart by bluespiritgal
 
His Father's Son 1 by anonymous
His Father's Son 2 by anonymous
Mark is growing up and must make decisions about his future.  In the midst of this, a notorious gang of outlaws is terrorizing ranches near Northfork and Lucas must go after them.  When he doesn't return, Mark sets out after his Pa and and puts his own life in mortal danger.   When Lucas returns and discovers where his son has gone he vows to bring him home safely or else...
Be sure & read the prequel — A New Day written by Deanne Bertram
 
North Fork Bound by Matthew
 
The Accident by Soquilii
Lucas McCain’s niece visits North Fork; both she and Mark McCain learn valuable lessons after a near-fatal accident.
 
Someone Who Cares by HeatherF

A simple ride home becomes something completely unexpected, when Mark is (yet again) taken by outlaws.
*Be sure & check out Heather's sketches
from the Mark/Pa scene at the end.

 
His Father's Son —anonymous 
Mark is growing up and must make decisions about his future.  In the midst of this, a notorious gang of outlaws is terrorizing ranches near Northfork and Lucas must go after them.  When he doesn't return, Mark sets out after his Pa and and puts his own life in mortal danger.   When Lucas returns and discovers where his son has gone he vows to bring him home safely or else...

Be sure & read the prequel — A New Day written by Deanne Bertram

 
Making Room 1 Making Room 2Making Room 3 ~anonymous 
Mark nodded again and then spoke. “I appreciate that, Pa.  I still have a lot to learn and I still need my teacher.  He’s the best man I know, remember?”
Lucas put his arm around his son’s shoulders.  “I remember…and I still need my son.” Lucas smiled.  “He’s the best man I know, too.”
 
Mission by Markisddg aka Jan
"When a beguiling woman from the east arrives in North Fork on a mission Mark is there to help only to find himself in a life and death situation. Has he fallen in love with her or is it just pity?"
 
Murder Attempt at Midnight — Abby's story

The show lasted for only five seasons in reality, but in my imagination, it has lasted ten, with the first five as they were, and the last five written so Lucas remarries and Mark has a mother, and soon a young girl comes to town, who is adopted by the McCain's. 

 

No Greater Love — Abby's story 

 
Jana met her future husband on one of the yahoo forums for "The Rifleman"
 
Tom's story before Lucas McCain was The Rifleman
 

Another Man's Life — a Rifleman story..... by Karen Emerson

 

Rifleman Biographies compiled by C.A. Jeffords—Short bio's on Lucas & Mark before North Fork.  Also there is a short bio on Micah.  

 
Running by Alexi 
I was running from someone or something I didn’t know which, and then it happened.....
 
Through Mark's Eyes
This is a story dedicated to Cowgirl (me) from Matthew—Thank you Matthew!
b. A Day of Thinking Written by: Matthew—Dedicated to: ALL the members of The McCain Ranch Message board and also the Connors family!  Matthew's Pages Matthew & Grandpa too!
 
Wagon Trail — by Matthew
“What you doin here boy?!” is what I heard as I jumped to my feet. There was an old crippled man standing next to me using a tree branch as a cane.



 

St. Patrick's Day Stories

1.  St. Patty's Day Story by Ol' Lucas Boy
Mark made his way along the path still taking notice of the almost eerie quiet, his eyes scanning for predators. Rounding a small bend in the path Mark's ears perked up as he thought he heard of all things, a little music cutting through the cold still air.

2.  A Lesson from The Leprechaun by Michelle Palmer
Mark looked & looked for a four leaf clover.  What is it so important for
Mark to find one?

Halloween Stories

1.  The Midnight Sky by Donna Hume (Halloween  Story)
Mark sees a witch out his window one night and his father doesn’t believe him.  Mark and friend set out to prove he is not lying and get themselves into a dangerous situation. Does Lucas know where to find him? Can he find Mark in time?

2.  The Old Indian Brave by Ol' Lucas Boy
Why would the old Brave specify for Lucas to hang the weapon over the doorway to his and Marks bedroom?

3.  Mark's Halloween Ordeal  by Ol' Lucas Boy
Mark takes his special girl to the dance only to have the evening end in an ordeal of of terror.

4.  The Ghost in the Graveyard by Michelle Palmer & Assisted by Deanne Bertram
A ghost in the graveyard at midnight got Mark in trouble.  But even after all the trouble, he and his five friends were determined to solve the mystery of the story behind the ghost and why she was there.

Thanksgiving Stories

1.  The Thanksgiving Day Story by Pete 2007
Does Lucas & Mark know the real meaning of Thanksgiving?

2. The Thanksgiving Story by Ol' Lucas
As the riders rode closer Mark noticed the figure of a man draped over the back of Jess Profit's horse….it was Lucas!

3.  One Fine Day - My Thanksgiving Story by Michelle Palmer
The McCain Family plans on a big Thanksgiving Celebration one year, but there is a surprise guest who wasn't invited!

4.  A McCain-Style Thanksgiving  by Michelle Palmer - Mark’s Memory Production
"An unexpected storm strands Lucas, Mark, and a guest at the McCain Ranch Thanksgiving week."

Christmas Stories

1.  A Christmas Story by Abby

2.  The Christmas Story: by Ol' Lucas Boy

3.  Grid's Christmas by rooster davis

4.  The Christmas He Never Forgot by Michelle Palmer

5.  New Year's in North Fork by Michelle Palmer

6.  The Star by Michelle Palmer
Three days before Christmas, the McCain's meet a family that will change the hearts and lives of everyone in North Fork and help them discover once again what the true meaning of Christmas is.

This is not a story, but a beautiful song.....  A Winter's Tale by Peter Williams
Be sure & checkout Peter's channel on YouTube
pawguitar

These stories are based on the TV series “The Rifleman”

Do you have something you would like to write or did write and would like to share it?  Maybe a picture you drew?  Maybe you think one of the episodes should have ended differently or maybe you would like to write your own? 
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