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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ben, young adam
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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Posted in Alternate Universe Family Humor MA-Rated / R-Rated Modern Day Prequel

The Most Eligible Bachelor in Nevada (by DJK)

Summary: “Adam is going to kill me.”  A school-age Little Joe tells you why in this modern era Cartwright story.  Warning: references to literal corporal punishment and figurative fratricide

rating: teen for mature references  word count: 4584

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

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Posted in Brothers Drama MA-Rated / R-Rated Prequel

Kiss and Tell (by DJK)

Summary:  A dance, a kiss in the moonlight, and once more his brothers are tasked with saving Little Joe .

rating:  mature for references to adult themes and corporal punishment

word count: 4,454

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Post Timeline

Shadow Enemy (by DJK)

Summary:  After leaving the Ponderosa, Adam has an enlightening  encounter with someone from the past.

rating: PG            word  count: 1,999     warning: mention of corporal punishment

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Family Ponderosa (The) - TV series Prequel

Fallen Angel (by DJK)

Summary:  Little Joe’s escapade at Jack Wolf’s Place leads Adam into a serious situation.  

Rated Strong T warning: (mature ideas and references but no explicit content, mention of corporal punishment)  Word count: 8068

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Posted in Brothers Drama Short Stories What Happened Next/Later

He Would Have (by DJK)

Summary:  A short WHN for Hoss’s loss of Margie.  

Rating: K+  Word Count: 694

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Family Prequel

Emily’s Sir Eric (by DJK)

Summary: Hoss becomes a knight in shining armor to the daughter of a town drunk.

Rated:  K+   Word count:  7913

Emily’s Sir Eric Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Prequel

Night Ride (by DJK)

Summary:  Young Adam has an encounter while out on a night ride.  

Rated: T   Word count: 2719

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Posted in Brothers Drama Humor Prequel

Wanting Whiskers (by DJK)

Summary: While trapped by a snowstorm, the Cartwright brothers learn a little something about each other.

Rated: T   Word count: 1696

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Prequel

Spring Flowers (by DJK)

Summary: Adam doesn’t want anyone to know he’s picking a bouquet.

Rated: K+    Word count: 1118

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Posted in Brothers Drama Hurt/Comfort

I Wouldn’t Do That (by DJK)

Summary: Adam doesn’t keep Little Joe out of trouble. A short slice of brotherly life.

Rated: K+   Word count: 1257

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