REH’s Detective and Crime Stories – an article written by Dierk Günther, Ph. D.
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UNTITLED STORY (“I started up . . .”). Published later as The Jade God. First published in Unaussprechlichen Kulten #2 (Editions Samarcande, July 1992). 1400 words, unfinished. The title was likely by Glenn Lord.
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UNTITLED STORY (“I”, said Chuchulain, “was a man, at least.”). Unfinished. 175 words.
The story begins with a conversation between the narrator and Chuchulain, a legendary figure from the Red Branch kings of Ulster, Ireland. Chuchulain suggests, with a touch of humility and pride, that he was a notable man among his peers.
This untitled and unfinished story by Robert E. Howard introduces us to a young, well-built man with a commanding presence, first encountered in the Paradise saloon. His appearance is striking—fine, keen grey eyes and a somewhat handsome face, and he moves with the grace of a panther. The notable detail about his attire is the presence of two big black guns, holstered low on each hip and tied down, hinting at his readiness for trouble and skill in handling it.
UNTITLED STORY (I had just hung by sparring partner, Battling O’Toole . . .). 700 word fragment.
Appeared as THREE PERILS OF SAILOR COSTIGAN which consists of this story and two others:
UNTITLED STORY (“It was the end …”) and UNTITLED STORY (“The night Sailor Steve …”).
UNTITLED STORY (“Huh?” I was so dumbfounded I was clean off . . .). First published in The Last of the Trunk Och Brev I Urval (Paradox Press, March 2007). Featuring KID ALLISON. 1700 words, incomplete (consisted of pages 10-14 of 14 page manuscript).
THE HOT ARIZONA SUN. Originally untitled. Set in The Rio Grande. A fragment by Robert E. Howard featuring The Sonora Kid, Steve Allison, and his sister Helen. 950 words.
The story sets the stage for an adventure in the Arizona desert, hinting at potential encounters and explorations, but being unfinished, it leaves the narrative and the characters’ journeys unresolved.
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UNTITLED STORY (Help! Help! They’re murderin’ me!). 1000 words, unfinished. Featuring Mike O’Brien.
UNTITLED STORY (Hatrack!). From a letter to Tevis Clyde Smith, cirka March 1929.
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UNTITLED STORY (The Hades Saloon and gambling hall, Buffalotown, . . .). 350 words, incomplete.
The story sets a dramatic scene in a classic Western setting, depicting the confrontation between famous outlaws and a local gunman. The introduction of Helen Channon suggests a potential shift in the narrative, possibly exploring her perspective and experiences in the West. However, being unfinished, the story leaves these developments unexplored.