Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Family

White Christmas (by Sibylle)

Summary:  Jamie tries to learn more about his oldest new brother, but gets something unexpected in the end!:
Rating:  G
Words:  1,800
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Roy Coffee

New Years’ Traditions (by Sibylle)

Summary:  Roy Coffee helps not only Ben in his grief.
Rating:  G
Words:  2.500
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar

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Posted in Action/Adventure Ben / Adam Writing Challenges

The Lumberjack Contest (by Sibylle)

Summary: A young Ben takes part in a lumberjack contest, but the consequences aren’t what he expected.

Rating: K+ Word Count:  2893

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Posted in Adam Cartwright

The Treasure (by Sibylle)

Summary: A special keepsake brings back Adam’s memories of the early history of Virginia City, and one unforgettable person in particular.
K+/ Word count: 1421
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Writing Challenges

Walls (by Sibylle)

Summary:  Clearing out a neglected corner of the barn leads to unexpected development for Adam and his family.
Rated: T Word Count:  2044

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Posted in Drama Family Writing Challenges

Family Traditions (by Sibylle)

Summary: Family is also who you choose, and so are traditions.
Written for day 18 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1705

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Prequel What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

The Paper Toy-Theater (by Sibylle)

Summary:  Adam wishes to share a Christmas memory with Hoss, a memory begun by Inger.

Rating:  K+   1175 words 

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

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Posted in Drama Family Writing Challenges

Christmas Decorations (by Sibylle)

Summary: Decorating for the holidays doesn’t always go smoothly. A lighthearted story about Christmas preparations.

Rating:  K+
Word Count:  1335 words

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Writing Challenges

The Return (by Sibylle)

Summary: Adam’s upcoming return from Boston affects his brothers in an unexpected way.
Rated: K+
Word Count: 1,015

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Posted in Writing Challenges

The House Jack Built (by Sibylle)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, for the quilting prompt, The House Jack Built. An offering of shelter and memories, to each his own.

Rating: G 1,410 words

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Posted in Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

A Cartwright Advent (by Sibylle)

This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 20

Summary:  Christmas traditions leads to pleasant memories from years past.

Rating:  G     1,400 words

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

Before the Hanging (by Sibylle)

Summary:  Just how much tension can a man go through in a mere four hours? Find out in this look at “Death at Dawn.”

Rated:  T   Word Count:   3,231

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

Lights (by Sibylle)

Summary:  This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection.

Rating:  G  (2,020 words)

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Posted in Humor Prequel Writing Challenges

Aunt Tilda (by Sibylle)

Summary:  An unexpected guest brings a lot of surprises to the Cartwright brothers.  A story told by a twelve-year-old Joe.

Rated:  K     Word Count:  3265

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

Many Shades of Guilt (by Sibylle)

Summary: Guilt and mistakes – nobody is free of them. It’s not only the big guilt following bad deeds that can affect your life, but also mistakes and misinterpretations. There are many shades of guilt, as even the Cartwrights had to learn.

The story is set in 1863 and shows Adam as a substitute teacher.

Rated: K+  Word count: 10354

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