Posted in Alternate Universe Writing Challenges

With a Flourish (by faust)

Summary:  A Christmas continuation of The Art Universe
Rating:  G  3,410 words
Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Remember, Remember (by faust)

Summary:  No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season.
Rating:  G  230 words
Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama

To Build a House (by faust)

Summary: It’s suddenly Christmas, and Adam has to come up with an alternative plan. The solution is quite a surprise, but one enjoyed by the whole family.
Rating:  G
Words:  2,785
Part of the Art-Universe
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Humor

The Icicle of Doom (by faust)

Summary: Those often ridiculed have vulnerable souls, too. Who better than a Cartwright to acknowledge that?
Rating:  G  Words 1,860
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
A continuation of The Art-Universe, links to all stories included within

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Posted in Brothers Drama Writing Challenges

The Gift of Giving (by faust)

Summary:  Baby Joe has need of a crocheted blanket, at least that’s what Hoss concludes, and he has an exact idea who’s going to bring on one…enter Adam.
Written for Day 4 of the 2021 Advent Calendar

Rating:  G  2,540 words

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Writing Challenges

Heirlooms (by faust)

Summary:  The most treasured family heirloom are our sweet family memories.

Rating:  G  3,115 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

Part of The Art-Universe, links to my stories included within.

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Writing Challenges

To Clear the Dust (by faust)

Summary: Saturday night, Adam and Hoss got stranded in an abandoned cabin, and what Adam wants most is a bath. And hadn’t Hoss just reckoned that? But there’s more at stake than just washing off road dust.

Rating: PG
Word count: 6223

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Posted in Drama Family Writing Challenges

Merry & Bright (by faust)

Summary: How can one get through the self-loathing and grief at a time like this?

Rating: G
Word Count: 2,070

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Posted in Writing Challenges

Broken Sugar Bowl (by faust)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Broken Sugar Bowl. A Christmas continuation of The Art Universe

Rating: G 2,280 words

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Posted in Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort

Stocking Orange (by faust)

Summary: Adam recovers after having been ill at Christmas. Enter Hoss’s bedside manners, lots of Britishness, a little boy, and an orange. Bliss.

1,225 words, rated K

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Writing Challenges

Night of the Star (by faust)

ry was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 5

Summary:  Christmas invitations extend beyond the borders of the Ponderosa.

Rating:  G   2,800 words

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Posted in Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort Prequel Writing Challenges

Lucky Streak (by faust)

Summary: Adam and Joe are caught in a cave in. Adam is not amused.

3,937 words, rated K+

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Posted in Drama Short Stories

Birthday Boy (by faust)

Summary: Celebrating Adam’s birthday was always a somewhat strained affair. But the new addition to the family didn’t know that, and so something new happens that has everyone holding their breaths.

870 words, rated K

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Posted in Humor Short Stories

Dignity (by faust)

Roy Coffee has his reasons for doing what he does. Really, he has.

700 words, rated K

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Short Stories

Fortuna Smiles (by faust)

Written for the prompt: Adam wins the lottery. And that’s all there is to it.

800 words, rated K+

Part of the Art-Universe, links to stories within the series are included.

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