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The Rifleman 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 — table of contents

Donna's Corner/The Mayhem of Donna
table of contents

   

Deanne's Corner/Deanna's Daydreams
aka Bluewindfarm — table of contents

Frank's Place aka Weinerdawgy
table of contents

   

Winchester4440 table of contents

"Klara's Boy" Corner table of contents

   

TheBrother table of contents

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Here is a list of other great stories here on the ranch.

 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
 
The Test by Judith Schaefer aka Stargazer

Lucas had reservations about leaving his son alone, but he knew Micah would keep watch over the boy.  Little did they know of the dangers awaiting Mark and the trial they all would face.  

 
Shadow of Vengeance  by Judith Schaefer aka Stargazer

Lucas and Mark thought they had seen the last of this vicious outlaw, but he keeps coming back to terrorize and haunt them.

 
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 2 Making 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?"
 
"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.
 
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 MatthewThank 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 a continuing saga based on the TV series “The Rifleman”

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Chuck Connors "The Rifleman"

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