Category Archives: Short Story

Texas Slim and The Not So Silent Night

Here’s a holiday short story. Hope you enjoy it. Texas Slim and the Not So Silent Night By Silas Champion Texas Slim jammed his battered hat down lower, trying to cover the top of his ears. Old Man Winter had … Continue reading

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Captain Elizabeth and the Ghost Ship

Here’s another short story I wrote for some friends of mine. Hope you enjoy it.   Captain Elizabeth and the Ghost Ship By Silas Champion Captain Elizabeth stared out over the dark still waters of the ocean. Not a breath … Continue reading

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Captain Elizabeth and the Sea Monster

Here is a short story I wrote for the children of a friend of mine. Hope you enjoy it as well. Captain Elizabeth and the Sea Monster By Silas Champion Captain Elizabeth was the bravest captain to sail the seven … Continue reading

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Texas Slim and the Halloween Prank

One Halloween day Texas Slim and Pecos Pete lounged around the bunkhouse fire. A chilly wind blew tumbleweeds past the door. The cows were all fed and the two cowboys had nothing else they wanted to do that day. That … Continue reading

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Texas Slim and the Apple Pie Caper

Periodically I make up stories to tell my children at bedtime. Here’s one I wrote down the next morning. It’s a fun story but I must warn you, the characters use bad grammar. Texas Slim and the Apple Pie Caper … Continue reading

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The County Fair

Here’s short story I wrote after attending the county fair in my hometown. The County Fair By Silas Champion Two old men watched the sun sink into a thin bed of feathery clouds. The shorter one ran his fingers through … Continue reading

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