Author: patina
Middle Child Syndrome (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=2666
Summary: At six years old, Hoss finds himself to be the middle child instead of the baby. Not quite old enough to be responsible but not quite young enough to be thought of as a baby anymore.
Christmas Traditions (by Patina)
Rating: K+
Word Count=7920
Summary: Sometimes traditions bring back memories and sometimes memories are created with new traditions.
Reflections on a Gentle Soul (by Patina)
Rating: K WC 2500
Summary: Three short WHIB scenes for Vengeance written for the November fanfic challenge.
Principium (by Patina)
Rating: T
Word Count-1243
Summary: Some men stand by their principles, even when there may be a high price to pay for it. A WHIB for Death at Dawn.
A Sure-Fire Plan (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=5950
Summary: Two men plan are entrusted with a plan to kidnap one of Ben’s sons and hold him for ransom.
Dead Man’s Hand (by Patina)
Rating: K+
Word Count=3113
Summary: After seeking refuge during an Indian attack, Joe finds himself in a high-stakes poker game where everything, including his life, is on the line.
Ennui (by Patina)
Summary: The 15th story in The Battle of Wills series. Hoss fears that he’s sick and dying while Pa and Adam are out of town.
Rating: K Word Count=3791
The Battle of Wills series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Ducks in a Row (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=2177
Summary: Two year old Hoss comes across some hatching ducklings. Will Pa let him keep his new friends?
The Echo of a Heartbeat (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=1523
Summary: While watching her sons playing down by the lake, Marie wonders about the child she lost.
Ponderosa Pachyderm (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=4287
Summary: A What Happened Next for Old Sheba.
Pins and Needles (by Patina)
Summary: Written for an SJS/JPM lover’s birthday. Going to town to get the buggy fixed and to get the mail was easy. Getting home was far more difficult.
Rating: K+ Word Count=4189
Practice Makes Perfect (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=3699
Summary: Marie is entering the final weeks of her pregnancy with the newest Cartwright. Will the baby’s birth go according to plan?
Wisdom Comes With Age (by Patina)
Summary: All Adam wanted was a quiet evening at home to mark his birthday. Was that too much to ask?
Rating: K+ Word Count=5209
The Sweet Smell of Success (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=3398
Summary: Ben has an important guest coming for supper. Can Ben babysit Little Joe and prepare for his guest?
No More Games (by Patina)
Rating: T
Word Count=3617
Summary: WHIB for The Crucible. When Adam realizes he’s in the act of killing Peter Kane, he’s horrified that he’s finally lost control and proved his tormentor right. As he makes his escape, he’s reminded that two men left him in the desert to die, too. Just who is the better man?
