Posted in Action/Adventure Adam Cartwright Crossover Drama Short Stories

Did I Hear You Mention Boston? (by DJK)

Summary: One Cartwright, two Lancers, and a chance meeting equal a little crossover story.

Rated:  K+   Word count: 1032

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Posted in Adam / Joe Brothers Drama Prequel

Covering (by DJK)

Summary:  Brothers cover for brothers. For Little Joe it is just that simple, for Adam not exactly.

Rated:  K   Word count: 7990

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Posted in Action/Adventure Adam / Joe Brothers Drama Prequel Short Stories

Stampede (by DJK)

Summary:  A cattle drive, a stampede, and one guilty Cartwright make for a simple little tale.  

Rated: K+  Word count:  1211

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Family Prequel

Cleaning Up (by DJK)

Summary: A brother can be a big help when it comes to cleaning up a mess.

Rated:  K+   Word count:  7079

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Posted in Brothers Drama Poetry Prequel Short Stories

Remembering (by DJK)

Summary:  Little Joe remembers another side of his elder brother.  Also, a bonus poem about remembering.  

Rated: K+  Word count:  1196

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Posted in Drama Family Mystery Ponderosa (The) - TV series Prequel

Catching ’em Red Handed (by DJK)

Summary: Little Joe sets out to prove his innocence to Pa and his brothers.

Rated:  K+  Word count:  3437

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Family What Happened Next/Later

By Step, By Half, And by Heart (by DJK)

Summary: Clay sends a telegram to Adam asking him for help. This time Clay’s troubles send the entire Cartwright family down a road that could led to the destruction of Ben Cartwright’s dream or finally bring Joe’s other brother home.  

Rated: T  Word count: 32,335

Between First Borns Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Prequel Short Stories

Storms and Anchors (by DJK)

Summary: Little Joe needs an anchor in the storm.  

Rated: K+  Word count: 1097

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Posted in Action/Adventure Brothers Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

The Right Thing To Do (by DJK)

Summary: On a trip to San Francisco, the Cartwright brothers become involved in fighting political corruption. This story was written for the Paddlewheel Poker challenge. Each writer was dealt a poker hand of elements to include in a story. *Note: The character, James King of William, is an actual figure in San Francisco’s history.     

Rated: T  Word count: 12,847 

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Posted in Ben / Adam Drama Short Stories

Sweet Tooth (by DJK)

Summary: Memories are sometimes the sweetest things of all.

Rated: K+  Word count:  538

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Posted in Drama Family MA-Rated / R-Rated Romance

The Scent of Deception (by DJK)

Summary: Her scent brought back memories Adam refused to share. Her arrival in Virginia City meant he would have to face them. warning: contains adult themes and references  

Rated: MA  Word count: 18358

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Posted in Alternate Universe Ben / Joe Drama Prequel Short Stories

None Were The Lovingest (by DJK)

Summary: Ben and Little Joe discuss his father’s three wives.

Rated: K  Word count: 658

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Posted in Ben / Adam Drama Prequel Short Stories

Seeing a Man (by DJK)

Summary: Two confrontations between Ben Cartwright and his eldest son.

Rated: K+  Word count:  1219

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Posted in Action/Adventure Adam / Joe Drama Short Stories

Standoff (by DJK)

Summary: Two brothers, one killer, and only one way to end the standoff.

Rated: T  Word count: 684

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Humor Romance Short Stories

Sweeter Than Pie (by DJK)

Summary: A simple vignette about Little Joe, a girl, and a watchful big brother.

Rated: K+  Word count:  624

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