Welcome to the Ranch

On the Roaring Rapids Ranch the sun drifts slow over the plains, the river runs clear and cold, and a loyal dog’s worth can’t be measured in gold. These are the tales of Jake Harmon, foreman of the Roaring Rapids Ranch, and Boone, the faithful friend who never left his side.

This ranch is more than a patch of land — it’s where stories take root. From the crackle of the campfire to the call of the whippoorwill, every sunset brings a new chapter in the lives of those who ride, work, and dream beneath these wide Western skies.

We built this ranch with the same heart and structure as Gregor: The Afterlight — same sturdy frame, same clear layout — but dressed in ranch colors and Western dust. Here, you’ll find new stories, new paintings, new chapter audios, and a few old friends waiting by the fire.

Our site is also designed with English-language learners in mind, offering full chapter text with matching audio so readers can follow along at their own pace. If you would like to improve or practice your English reading, speaking, and writing you will find free self-study lessons at the Roaring Rapids School. If you are a TEFL tutor, you will also find free online and classroom TEFL teaching lessons based on these stories at the Roaring Rapids School.

Book cover: Cowboy Tales from Roaring Rapids Ranch
Start Reading → Chapter 1
Roaring Rapids School
Chapter 1: Friends for Life Chapter 2: Dinner in the Ranch House Chapter 3: Boone Proves His Worth Chapter 4: Trouble at the Ranch Chapter 5: Jake’s Trip to Caldwell Crossing Chapter 6 – Colt Meets Caldwell Chapter 7 – A Sack of Burrs Chapter 8 – The Stranger on Joslin’s Porch Chapter 9 – A New Hope for Tomorrow Chapter 10 – An Honest Prayer Chapter 11 – A Perfect Day and Night Chapter 12 – Training for Godliness Chapter 13 – The Gift of GAB Chapter 14 – A Quiet Table Chapter 15 – The Day the Gate Stayed Closed Chapter 16 – The Measure of Riches Chapter 17 – The Barn Dance and Two Strangers Chapter 18 – A New Job Offer Chapter 19 – The Greenhorn from the East Chapter 20 – Finding A Place Chapter 21 – When the Storm Came Chapter 22 – Can You Sleep on a Stormy Night? Chapter 23 – The Empty Stall Chapter 24 – A Neighbor's Trouble Chapter 25 – Rescued Twice Chapter 26 — Morgan’s Surprise Chapter 27 — Colt’s Report and New Plans