Devil's Hole

Devil's Hole is an Alias Smith and Jones fanzine. The first issue contains all slash and was the first all-slash zine in its fandom. The next five issues contain adult het and slash.
==Some General Comments on Slash, Alias Smith and Jones Slash, and of Devil's Hole==
Alias Smith and Jones was a fairly small fandom, as well as one that a limited amount of slash material produced. Fans of the genre had to step lightly when asking each other if they would like to read AS&J slash, and in that sense it was kind of an underground sub-fandom.
There was discussion about "Devil's Hole" and slash in the zine The Outlaw Trail. Some excerpts:
 
 
==Issue 1==
 
Devil's Hole 1 was published in 1995 and is 102 pages long. The content is all slash. The cover and black and white interior is art by H. Ann Walton.
* Deal by Debra Hicks ("A first-time story. Long cool nights can lead to some pretty interesting decisions. (6)
* All the Reasons Why by Merlyn—Another first time story. The basic premise: why ask why?") (5)
* Point of No Return by Tenaya ("Not exactly a first time, but close. Kid Curry's just joined the Devil's Hole Gang, but he's got his sights set on another partnership.") (17)
* Nights in the Wilderness by Tenaya ("A story with some dark overtones, but balanced by the light of love worth fighting for.") (33)
* Joker's Wild by Tenaya ("You just never know what might make Heyes excited, but the Kid knows!") (5)
* Hot Geezer by Joan Terri Janes ("An almost-a-first-time story. Imagine a big bubbling pot, then toss in equal amounts of whiskey, passion, and adrenaline... Stir liberally and see what happens!") (won a 1996 FanQ) (4)
* Out on a Limb by Joan Terri Janes ("A first time story. When Heyes and Curry find just the right spot to camp, they're drawn into an exploration of their relationship.") (9)
* Kitten Tracks by Nancy Platte ("Heyes and Curry are long past their amnesty, their lives settled and good, but there's always room for more.") (5)
* Through the Key Hole by Kai O'Thay and Smythe) ("A crossover with The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. Heyes and Curry are free men, and willing to help when they hear that Briscoe and Lord Bowler are heading into Devil's Hole after John Bly. What they didn't anticipate is Pete Hutton showing up.") (A gen version of this story was published in Just You, Me & the Governor #10) (10)
==Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Devil's Hole 2 was published in 1997 and is 95 pages long. It contains both slash and adult het. The cover art is by Linda Rendall.
* The Featherbed by Samanna Longbow (Adult. "The Kid is hurt, but his recovery looks like it might be real interesting given his "nurses.") (11) 
* The Red Strokes by Quale (Adult. "A post-"Journey to San Juan" story. Michelle has to let the Kid go.") (18) 
* Just Any Night by Vivian Darkbloom (Adult. "A visit with Hannibal Heyes from the perspective of a saloon girl.") (30) 
* Untouched Heart by Catherine (Adult. "Set in the Ella Hart universe. Heyes and Ella's introduction, right in the middle of a fight to keep them out of prison.") (38) 
* Where the Danger Lies by Quale (Adult. "Also in the Ella Hart universe. A saloon girl has her heart set on Heyes, but when she meets the Kid, she's not too disappointed.") (49) 
* On Urgent Business by Catherine (Adult. "A third story in the Ella Hart universe. Heyes arranges a weekend for himself and Ella.") (58) 
* The Best Laid Plans by Curt Clitterhouse (Adult and slash. "Clem has a plan for Heyes and Curry that includes some interesting characters.") (71) 
* The Real Thing by Mary Llewellyn (Slash. "Heyes and Big Jim discover they share a secret.") (82) 
* Tender Loving Care by Nancy Platte (Slash. "When Heyes isn't feeling too well, the Kid has a plan worked out to make him feel better.") (winner of 1998 FanQ) (90)
==Issue 3==
Devil's Hole 3 was published in 1999 and is 95 pages. It contains a mixture of both adult het and slash. The zine won a 2000 FanQ.
* For Rachel by Caryn (Adult. "A young woman has a chance encounter with Kid Curry, and the man does know how to make an impression. (9) 
* The Wanted Man by Sonja (Adult. "Heyes takes refuge in the home of an old friend and has a most enjoyable visit.") (15) 
* Always by Kathleen (Slash. "Heyes is acting a little strange, and the Kid is determined to uncover the reason why. The question is, can he handle the truth?") (10) 
* New Relations by Zane (Slash. "Heyes is feeling depressed; the amnesty is taking forever. And then the dreams start... Thank goodness the Kid is there to help.") (winner of a 2000 FanQ) (9)
* A Different Kind of Poker by Squire (Slash. "Heyes and Curry are lying low in San Francisco. And Heyes gets an education when he finds the Kid at a Chinese bathhouse.") (10) 
* Cove Encounters by Squire (Slash. "Silky knows Heyes and Curry's secret and send them on a special trip.") (8) 
* Snowbound by Kathleen (Slash. "Getting snowed in with a man who's driving you crazy can lead to some unusual revelations.") (5) 
* Turnabout by Duval (Slash. "After nearly getting captured by a posse, the Kid makes his feelings known.") (11) 
* Trust by Duval (Slash. "The Kid's been shot and Heyes is fretting. If his partner survives Heyes is going to kill him.") (5) 
* A Night in Bliss by Nancy (Slash. "Fantasies come true in a town called Bliss.") (6)
==Issue 4==
Devil's Hole 4 was published in 2000 and contains 118 pages. The content is both adult het and slash. The table of contents says that some stories are "a little kinky, a little B&D, a little S&M. Definitely not for the faint of heart. You were warned!"
The cover is by Linda Rendall.
* Interlude by Margaret Albrecht (Adult. "The Kid has met an interesting young woman, who is more than his match in every way.") (11) 
* The First Night by Catherine (Adult. "Join Heyes and Ella for their wedding, and their wedding night.") (23) 
* The Part Before We Say Goodbye by Catherine (Adult. "Ella has to say goodbye to Heyes, again, but her methods are sure to send him off with some good memories.") (33) 
* A Little TLC by Nancy Platte (Slash. "Heyes is hurting after he and his horse take a tumble, but the Kid is there to help. It's amazing where a massage can lead." (reprinted from in One in Ten #5) (39) 
* Payback by Sweetcheeks (Slash. "The Kid thinks Heyes deserves to be punished, but his methods are something the outlaw leader desires." (reprinted from One in Ten #4) (50) 
* Make My Dreams Come True by Zane (Slash. "Heyes thinks that the Kid is dead, and suddenly life isn't really worth living, but then his dreams come true.") (reprinted from One in Ten #4) (54) 
* Sweet Surrender by Sweetcheeks (Slash. "Heyes is having trouble committing to his new relationship with the Kid, and Curry wants to know why. What he learns is Heyes' dark secret. Originally published in One in Ten #5. (64) 
* Missing Scene: Six Strangers at Apache Springs by J.M. Fotheringhay (Adult, light bondage. "Lucy lets Heyes know that she's interested in him, in a most blatant way.") (77) 
* Trust Negotiated by Pamela Bazemore (Adult. "A woman who would like to have Heyes for her own, gets her wish - for a winter anyway.") (80) 
* Turnabout by J.M. Fotheringhay Adult. "Meet Victoria, a woman who has a lot in common with O. And she likes outlaws, especially two named Heyes and Curry.") (92) light bondage
* Victoria's Secrets by J.M. Fotheringhay (Adult, light bondage. "Victoria is back and she has the Kid. (Poor Kid!) He gets an education he never knew he needed.") (94) 
* The Lesson by Vickie Martin (Adult, light bondage. "Victoria is back, again, and she has the Kid again. (Poor, poor, Kid!) But this time she uses Curry to get Heyes. Heyes, however, has a few tricks of his own to show her.") (105)
==Issue 5==
Devil's Hole 5 is 79 pages and contains adult het and slash.
* Things Unsaid by Zane (Slash. "Heyes is feeling guilty about not telling the Kid that he loves him. Sometimes actions speak louder than words.") (10) 
* Chance Encounter by Sweetcheeks (Slash. "Heyes runs into an old friend, who was also his lover. The Kid doesn't like the man, and when he learns the truth, he has a secret of his own to share.") (reprinted from One in Ten #6) (14) 
* The Night the Amnesty Came Through by Nancy Platte (Slash. "The boys finally have their long awaited amnesty, and they are going to celebrate.") (reprinted from One in Ten #6 and End of the Rainbow #2.5) (12) 
* The Texan by Zerelda (Slash. "The Kid runs into a bounty hunter, Vin Tanner (Magnificent Seven) who shows him a whole new meaning for a "hands on kind of a guy".") (9) 
* Southern Retreat by Zerelda (Slash. "Heyes and the Kid head south, trying to lay low, but they end up in the middle of a new kind of hatred.") (14) 
* There Has to Be a First Time by Caryn Mayo (Adult. "Heyes runs into the woman who took his virginity.") (7) 
* The McKendrick Ranch by Zerelda (Adult. "While working for McKendrick, Heyes gets to know his niece, better than he ever imagined.") (5)
==Issue 6==
Devil's Hole 6 has 64 pages and contains adult het and slash.
* Cabin Fever by Joan Terri Janes (Slash. "Getting stuck in a snowstorm has some unexpected consequences for Heyes and the Kid.") (7) 
* Shadow in the Moonlight by Keiko (Slash. "In Devil's Hole, Heyes has an unusual encounter with an Indian that sets his thoughts racing about the Kid.") (5) 
* Slow Boat to New York by Nancy Platte (Slash. "The return trip from Europe has Heyes and the Kid renewing the more passionate side of their relationship.") (8) 
* Ride by Zerelda (Slash. "Some times a cowboy (or an outlaw on the lam) just has to ride for all he's worth.") (9) 
* Life After Death by Caryn Mayo (Adult. "Surviving their post-desert encounter with Danny Bilson has left Heyes in the mood to celebrate life, and love.") (10) 
* A Long Way Home by Zerelda (Adult. "Belinda Darby was a woman Heyes couldn't resist, but he was making a big mistake, because love wasn't the only thing on Mrs. Darby's mind.") (8) 
* The Reservation by Zerelda (Adult. "Josephine Browning is a widow, and a missionary, working on a Crow Indian reservation when Heyes and the Kid cross her path. For Heyes, the young woman's story, and her struggles to help the Indians, warms his heart and ignites his passion, but is their love meant to be?") (11)
==References==
Category:Alias Smith and Jones Zines
Category:1990s