Author: Hart4Ben
Home Is Never Far Away (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Ben and Adam’s summertime musings following Kenny and Susan Clarke’s stay at the Ponderosa. WHN Blessed Are They.
Rating: K Word Count: 654
Thelma Louise (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Roy Coffee’s maidenly niece shows up in Virginia City and creates quite a stir.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 5,460
Blessings In The Balance (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Lost in grief following Marie’s death, Ben is jolted out of his despair.
Rating: K+ WC: 871
The Black Widow (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A wealthy widow comes to Virginia City seeking investment opportunities. A WHN for the season 11 episode “Long Way to Ogden” where Ben gambles the future of the Ponderosa when a convincing meat packer (Emmett J. Whitney) from Chicago, sets out to ruin the local cattle industry. Written from the perspective of the villainess.
Rating: T Word Count: 4056
The Proverbial Chinaman (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A post-canon tribute to Hop Sing.
Rating: K Word Count: 1090
Atonement (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Many in Virginia City are passing judgment on Hoss and Sally without knowing all the facts. The Cartwright family has been struggling for months dealing with the fallout from their marriage. Hoss determines something has to change.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 2,445
Redemption Series, links to stories within the series are included.
From the Murky Depths (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: While Ben is away on business, Adam is in charge of his two younger brothers. Predominantly a prequel.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 1001
Redemption (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Having rescued Sally Nelson from a deplorable situation, Hoss and his family must help her determine her future.
Rating: T Word Count: 14,634
Redemption Series, links to stories within the series are included.
In the Mind’s Eye (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A farce on Bonanza FanFic with a twist.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 1099
The Greatest Of These (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: April Christopher has contracted rabies from a bite from a rabid wolf. Now more than just a dear friend, Ben is committed to being by her side for her horrific final days. A WHI for the season 12 episode “A Time to Die”.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 5,055
Poisoned (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A brief stop to do some fishing on the way home from a business trip could be potentially deadly for Hoss.
Rating: T Word Count: 8039
Redemption Series, links to stories within the series are included.
A San Francisco Encounter (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Ben Cartwright is in San Francisco on business and meets Barbara Dameron through mutual friends. He is quite taken with her, but pursuing a relationship with her could lead to unexpected danger.
Rating: T Word Count: 17,739
A Tale Within a Tale (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A descendent of the Cartwright family discovers his family history.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 2,492
Every Day Is a New Day (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A brief window into the Cartwright family if Inger had lived.
Rating: K Word Count: 1,482
Valentine Nightmares (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A light-hearted look at the Cartwright men struggling with the upcoming Valentine’s Day dance.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 667