Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
Second Sunday (by sklamb)
Summary: Shortly before Christmas, Candy seeks someone out for a serious talk.
Rating: G
Word Count: 965
Small Print (by Belle)
Summary: Sometimes, it’s better to not know what you are getting yourself into . . .
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,095
The Christmas Hostage (by Belle)
Summary: Can one good man overcome three Great Men? With gratitude to L. Frank Baum for providing inspiration.
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,570
The Christmas Poem (by PSW)
Summary: Ben, Adam, and Hoss find out there’s a lot more behind getting just the right Christmas present for Pa.
Rating: G
Word Count: 810
Wrapping the Present (by DJK)
Summary: Summary: Pa volunteers Adam when the pastor needs someone to bring his Christmas vision to life. The result: two rebellious sons in need of some brotherly wisdom.
Rating: K+
Word Count: 1,660
Merry & Bright (by faust)
Summary: How can one get through the self-loathing and grief at a time like this?
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,070
The Wrangler (by Questfan)
Summary: There is more than one way to die. A man can still be breathing and yet not living as Joe has discovered. Somebody is sent to find a lost soul and turn him for home once more.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1950
Late Return (by Silver Sven)
Summary: The family had to rearrange the allocation of their work. Therefore, Joe had to ride out on his own. Did he manage his work?
Rating: G
Word Count: 750
The Mysterious Death of Amos Snead (by Bakerj)
Summary: Hoss’ suspicions over a death leads him and Joe to an unexpected encounter. This is my entry for the October Chaps & Spurs and the Bonanza Spooktacular challenge for October 2019.
Word Count: 1735 Rating: K
The Mysterious Crystal Cup (by wx4rmk)
Summary: Strange and spooky events begin to happen to the Cartwrights after Ben receives an unexpected gift. Written for October 2019 Chaps & Spurs and Spooktacular Challenge.
Rating: K+ / Word Count: 3911
Dead Moon Rising (by Sierra Girl)
Summary: On the night of a black moon, the three Cartwright brothers venture out for what should be a night of fun, merriment, and pretty girls. But when the moon’s shadow faces the earth, it’s never wise to leave the sanctuary of a warm home. For the youngest Cartwright, the night turns into a terrifying experience beyond his wildest imaginings. And one that only a trusted friend can help him overcome.
Rated: T (7,217 words)
Blue Mist Hauntings (by AC1830)
Summary – Recovering from a terrifying stagecoach accident, Adam tries to discover why he is haunted by ghostly images. My entry for the October Spooktacular and October Chaps and Spurs double challenge.
Word count – 3980
Rating – K
Mrs. Hardwicke’s Parlor (by Inca / aka Tye)
Summary: While studying in Boston, a young Adam Cartwright finds himself a part-time job – with unexpected benefits.
My response to Brand’s 13th anniversary R-rated challenge (to include the words “lacy lingerie”)
WC: 7150 Rating: MA (for sexual content)
Evil (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Adam’s life changed to a darker tone one night when he and a young lady shared some apples. Now Little Joe likes those same apples and Adam wants to protect him but can’t tell him the whole story. You can read it here though.
Rating = PG Word count = 2135
A Heart-filled Royal Flush (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: Is she really the newest working girl in Virginia City? Written for Bonanza Brand’s R-Rated 13th Anniversary Writing Challenge.
Rating: R / Mature Audience only. Not extremely explicit, but close enough. (2,775 words)
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