Posted in Brothers Chaps and Spurs Humor Writing Challenges

A Hot Day, a Cold Lake, and a Bare Brother (by DJK)

Summary: Little Joe recounts the tale of his encounter at the lake with a not so proper lady.

Rating: Teen for adult insinuations Word count: 1598

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Posted in Family Prequel Writing Challenges

Rocky Road to California (by DJK)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, “Rocky Road to California”

Rating: G 1,540 words

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Family Spooky / Supernatural Writing Challenges

Ole Daniel (by DJK)

Summary: Each of Ben Cartwright’s sons had a meeting with Old Daniel. Only Hoss realized the danger they faced when they did. This is my submission for the October Halloween Challenge.

rating T word count 3126

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Posted in Drama Family Prequel Romance Writing Challenges

A Skeptic, A Dreamer, and A True Believer (by DJK)

Summary: A skeptic, a dreamer, and a true believer set out on a journey to find gold.

Written for the 2018 Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament. 

Rated:   PG  8,890 words

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Posted in Drama Family Writing Challenges

And It Came to Pass (by DJK)

The story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 1.

Summary:   When it comes to his family, Adam decides some things are more important than cattle and horses.

Rating:  G  – 3,750 words

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Posted in Drama Family Humor Prequel Writing Challenges

The Wrath of the Wailing Widow (by DJK)

Summary: The Wailing Widow is just a local legend, but Little Joe, Mitch, and Sally Lynn may convince a certain teacher that legends do come true.

Rating: K+ Word Count: 4009

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Posted in Family Romance Writing Challenges

The Banns Having Been Read (by DJK)

Summary:   Little Joe is engaged for the first time.

Rating:   T    Word Count:  8,840

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Hurt/Comfort Short Stories Writing Challenges

Eavesdropping on Two Brothers (by DJK)

Summary:  This is a compilation of ten private conversations between Adam and Hoss Cartwright from childhood through adulthood showing facets of their brotherhood.

Rating: PG (references to adult themes) Word Count: 4,520

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Posted in Joe Cartwright Prequel Short Stories Writing Challenges

Ben’s Boy Little Joe (by DJK)

Summary:  Six vignettes and a poem giving glimpses of Ben Cartwright’s youngest.

Rating: General   Word count: 2,412

Ben’s Boys Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Family Prequel

Love Has Eyes (by DJK)

Summary:  Adam didn’t lie to his father, but Marie wasn’t so sure that her stepson wouldn’t lie to her.

word count: 1407 Rating  PG for references to mature subjects and corporal punishment

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Posted in Ben / Hoss Drama Hoss Cartwright Writing Challenges

Ben’s Boy Hoss (by DJK)

Summary:  A collection of seven short vignettes which were written in response to various prompts.  Together they paint a picture of Hoss Cartwright, boy and man.

Rating: teen   word count total:  3598

Ben’s Boys Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Brothers Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

Remembering the Barn Elf (by DJK)

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

Rating:  G  1,390 words

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Posted in Ben / Adam Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

Ben’s Boy Adam (by DJK)

Summary:  This is a collection of four vignettes written to various prompts.

Rating:  G  (2,920 words)

Ben’s Boys Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Prequel

Love Comes Late (by DJK)

Summary:  A young Adam has to come to terms with a second stepmother.  

Rating: teen  and up   Warning: contains corporal punishment  as part of family discipline   Word count: 45,173

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Posted in Alternate Universe Family Humor Modern Day Prequel

There’s Gold Diggers in Them There Hills (by DJK)

Summary: In this sequel to “The Most Eligible Bachelor in Nevada”, a modern day Little Joe and Hoss try to save Adam from a woman they are sure is a “gold digger”.

Rating: Teen for mature references  Warning: reference to corporal punishment

word count:  11050

The Most Eligible Bachelor Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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