Kitty visits a childhood friend in New Orleans.

After a drifter warns of a gang targeting Dodge City, Marshal Matt Dillon and Kitty Russell prepare to defend the Long Branch Saloon. Tensions rise as Matt struggles to protect Kitty while she refuses to back down. A dramatic showdown ensues, with the townsfolk rallying together. In the aftermath, Matt & Kitty share a tender moment, solidifying their bond under the Dodge City sky.

After much thought, I've decided to put all of my "Ruby Dillon" stories here. Chapters 1-6 are from "Matt and Kitty: A Timeless Love Story." Any other story that relates to Matt and Kitty's life with Ruby will be here. (Chapter 1 (Life) has an extended ending from what was written in "Matt and Kitty: A Timeless Love Story.")

The wayward Andley brothers are in town and are looking for trouble. The chaos that ensues leaves only pain and sorrow in its path. One brother’s relentless quest for revenge could end up costing Kitty everything.

A stranger comes into Festus's life and touches him in a way he never imagined.

Could the Dillons be getting a new family member?

In the once lawless Dodge, saloon girl Kitty and Marshal Matt Dillon begin a relationship with silent nights and whispered dreams. Together, they stand firm against chaos, forging hope and understanding. Through stolen moments and heartfelt promises, their bond endures, proving that even the wild frontier cannot quell a quiet devotion.

Kitty never intended to make Dodge City her home. It was a shadow of a chance that she ended up there. Join me on Kitty's journey from New Orleans to Dodge City.

Where does the mind go when the body is trapped?

Kitty has unexpected visitors over the holidays and problems ensue.

This is an ATC to The Pillagers episode.

A Matt & Kitty Christmas story in one chapter, that I posted two years ago. Tis the season, so I thought I'd brush it off and put it out there again.

"I'll cook dinner for us here..." Gunsmoke fans have heard Kitty say those words. A Kitty story in one chapter!

In Louisiana, the retired marshal has spent almost four years living a life he never dreamed he deserved. He'd taken ahold of his second chance at happiness with a redhead and his blended family. Will his family's life remain charmed and perfect? Will something come out of the past to break them? A sequel to Rest Your Love on Me.

If you need a dose of Matt and Kitty (and who doesn't), I'll be posting short stories here. The stories will be independent of one another. Ideas for the stories may come from scenes from the show, a line spoken by one or both of them, or whatever pops in my head. I don't own the Gunsmoke characters. I hope you enjoy reading these Matt and Kitty stories.

Doc's introspection after re-reading a favorite poem by William Wordsworth.

For seven years, Matt and Kitty had lived by the rules written by the marshal due to his profession. For the love of Kitty, Matt pens a new manifesto, written in Kitty's own tears of joy. There was nothing that meant more to him than his woman and the children they loved. Ride along and see where the road to happiness takes our favorite lovebirds. This is a sequel to Tangled Web.

A brief look at the relationship between Matt and Kitty, via a few verses of poetry. I promise the poetry is better than the summary.

A man from Kitty's younger days shows up in Dodge. (I am still terrible at this description thing).

Regret and guilt are powerful emotions, driving some to any length to atone.

Barely concealed anger simmered in the woman's eyes, and as she continued relaying the message, Matt began to suspect she was directing her anger at him. "He said that ten years ago you killed a man and left without taking responsibility for the consequences. He said that you destroyed lives, and he wanted you to have to face that, own up to it... They are going to ruin you."

A boy enters the Dillons' lives. But who is the mysterious boy? Board the mystery train to find out. I've been working on this story throughout the summer.

The continuation of the citizens of Dodge City, their lives, romance and trials.

A short story about Dr. Sam's birthday and the surprises that come with it.

In the episode "The Foundling" Kitty's maternal instincts are awakened. What would happen if another baby entered her life? Familiarity with "The Foundling" is helpful but not necessary in reading this story.