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From the Front Porch

Thorne Wilder and Brogo Mann's shared stories, led by The Bitter Draw and the tales that grow out of a friendship first forged under gunfire.

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch
October 14, 2025

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch

Two strangers meet under gunfire in a dying canyon called the Bitter Draw. Dust, death, and hard choices bind them tighter than loyalty ever could.

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch - Chapter 2
October 14, 2025

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch - Chapter 2

After the gunfire dies, Thorne Wilder and Brogo Mann pick through the wreckage of the Bitter Draw and decide whether to walk away or finish what started.

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch - Chapter 3
October 14, 2025

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch - Chapter 3

Thorne Wilder and Brogo Mann cross the night after the Bitter Draw and walk into Three Forks — a town that sells whiskey, trouble, and the illusion of peace.

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch – Chapter 5
June 4, 2026

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch – Chapter 5

As Thorne Wilder and Brogo Mann ride east from the Bitter Draw, a mysterious satchel leads them toward Red Creek Junction and a growing railroad conspiracy. Pursued by unknown riders and powerful interests, they discover the frontier war may be only the beginning.

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch – Chapter 4
June 4, 2026

The Bitter Draw: From the Front Porch – Chapter 4

Thorne Wilder and Brogo Mann uncover a dead wagon driver’s secret documents in the aftermath of the Bitter Draw, revealing a conspiracy far larger than a simple range war. A cinematic Western tale of frontier justice, mystery, and unlikely allies.