Author: faust
Home Sweet Home or The Art of Settling Down (by faust)
Clementine Hawkins’ story – how an English artist came to settle down in Virginia City. And what is it with her and Ben Cartwright? Set in the Art-universe, but definitely a stand alone.
1,800 words, rated T
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea or The Art of the Impossible (by faust)
Prequel set in Adam’s college years in Boston. A formal ball, a friendly social, a red dress, a flamingo, and the sea, the sea! The beginning of Adam’s complicated love life, and, somewhere beyond the sea, someone’s first tentative steps into becoming The Queen. Can be read by itself, yet it is a part of the “Art” series, and best read after “The Art of Setting Priorities”.
12,750 words, rated K
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Art of Giving (by faust)
Christmas on the Ponderosa is, more or less, always the same. Yet this year, there’s a certain moment of unpredictability: there’s a visitor staying over the holidays who could jeopardise it all…or make it extra special. And maybe she even knows a better present for Adam than yet another book….
3,200 words, rated K
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
At Dusk (by faust)
What has happened that has changed Adam so much?
A story about the ravages of life and the endurance of love with references to ‘Triangle’ and ‘Forever.’
9,500 words, rated T
The Art of Setting Priorities (by faust)
Both Adam Cartwright and Juliet Heatherstone encounter someone from their past, with grievous impact on their lives. Where will they set their Priorities? Life or honour? Safety of a once-in-a-lifetime offer or perchance to dream of even more?
58,200 words, rated T
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Missing Week or The Art of Convalescing (by faust)
The way to recovery can be stony. But sometimes obstacles come from the most unexpected origins. And just how many times will Doctor Martin have to come to the Ponderosa to patch up Adam once again?
16,750 words, rated T
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
His Father (by faust)
He was special, even among the special men: his father. If only….
1,600 words, rated T
Hope (by faust)
Hope is the thing with feathers…it falls into your lap, but is blown away so easily.
1,650 words, rated T
The Lake Tales (by faust)
What if things had gone differently the night Adam had wooed Abigail Jones? What impact can a lost horse shoe, a squirrel and a spider have on a blossoming romance? And had faust gone completely bonkers?
4,000 words, rated K
The Art of Horse Selling (by faust)
Adam Cartwright has a lot of things to deal with: burglars, unwanted newspaper articles about his family, and someone who doesn’t want to saddle a horse. Will he at least be able to survive the whole mess? A WHN for Enter Mark Twain, in a way.
31,100 words, rated T
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
War and Peace (by faust)
Adam decides to join the Federal Army and has to deal with the consequences. A story of losses and miracles, told in ten vignettes.
3,300 words, rated T
Blue (by faust)
Hoss talks to Adam while taking care of him.
Ben faces the unthinkable.
And copes.
1,300 words, rated K
A Warm Welcome (by faust)
An American in England, lukewarm beer, and haunting experiences. Is it possible to adjust with people who insist you’re from “the colonies?” Halloween story, a PS for “The Art of Setting Priorities.”
3,000 words, rated K
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Brother (by faust)
Growing up isn’t easy. Two vignettes, two times in Joe’s life when he is forced to mature—and he’s all on his own. Or is he?
1,250 words, rated T
A Portion of God (by faust)
Wisdom has different faces. So has solace. Especially on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the lake.
1,300 words, rated K