Run: A Crockett and Crane Story

Crockett and Crane #1.7

by Kyle Robert Shultz

Todd Crane isn't fond of pulling stagecoaches, but needs must when you're a part-time centaur in need of money.

Unfortunately, his temporary job lands him and ex-Marshal Amelia Crockett in the middle of a town whose population has mysteriously vanished.

To make matters worse, there are terrifying monsters lurking in the shadows, and Todd and Amy's fellow travelers are growing increasingly paranoid. Fighting the creatures is impossible. The only option is escape.

There's just one problem...when the Shadders are hunting you, you must never, ever run...

This short story is best enjoyed after having read Horseman, Book 1 of the Crockett and Crane series.

Genres: Fantasy, Westerns, Short Stories

Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2019

About the author

Kyle Robert Shultz is the creator of the Aftermythos, an interconnected collection of stories set in an alternate universe where fairy tales and mythology are history. Shultz is a completely ordinary human being with no remarkable qualities whatsoever. Accounts suggesting that he is a dangerous wizard exiled from a parallel reality, a cleverly-disguised magical creature passing off the history of another world as original fiction, a mysterious trickster entity described in the folklore of a circumscribed region of Wales, or a pseudonym adopted by three talking otters stacked up in a trench coat should be dismissed as not entirely accurate.

Note: I'm not active on Goodreads, so I may not see messages or other notifications. I only use this profile for business, so don't be offended if I don't accept your friend request. If you want to get in touch with me, email me at kyle@aftermythos.com.

Reviews

[Jonathan King · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you liked Doctor Who’s “Silence in the Library,” you’ll like this story. It’s just as creepy and there’s something behind m

[C.O. Bonham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Run is another patron story from Kyle Robert Shultz. This patron story takes place after Horseman and features Todd Crane and Amy Crockett.

The outlaw duo find themselves in a ghost town haunted by a monster that comes with a warning.

Don't stop.
Don't look.
Don't RUN

Doctor who fans are sure to enjoy this short story for the Afterverse.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting concept, and I appreciate that Shultz is exploring crossovers with other genres in his works, but this wasn't half as creepy as I expected it to be.

[Amelie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This had all the banter and spooky atmosphere that’s come to define the Crockett & Crane books. Slightly creepy (but not terribly so), it was so wonderful to see all the characters I love again. (Plus, Julio had some words of wisdom to share.) “Run” was a great addition to the tales of the Crockett & Crane gang!

Content: very mild violence

[H.S. Kylian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh, that was creepy.

[Julia Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welp. I totally buried this book on my TBR list and just realized I hadn't read it yet. Problem solved.
This was definitely one of Kyle's creepier stories.
Reminded me very much of a Doctor Who episode I saw with my sister. (I'm not saying which one. You'll have to read this yourself to find out.)
The story is currently only available via Kyle's Patreon.