Posted in Action/Adventure Adam Cartwright Drama Hurt/Comfort

Justice Served (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  What was the real reason behind Adam leaving the Ponderosa?  He claimed Justice.
Rating:  Teens, due to western-themed violence.  (29,255 Words)

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Posted in Alternate Universe Ben Cartwright Drama Post Timeline Writing Challenges

So, This is Christmas (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Plans aren’t going exactly as Ben expected, and with family and friends not as close as he wanted, life doesn’t look quite so happy.
Rating:  G  2,490 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Between Forever and Where No One Stands Alone (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  A benefactor arranges for the modernization of the Ponderosa.
Rating:  G  1,625 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Family Prequel

Sterling and Bright (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  It might be white outside, but inside?  Being a day like no other, was an understatement; and long after the sun had set Ben Cartwright was almost ready to declare that all three of his sons would be receiving lumps of coal in their Christmas stockings.
Rating: G
Words: 2,350
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar.

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Posted in Drama Hoss Cartwright Short Stories What Happened Next/Later

How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  To some, the holidays aren’t always merry, nor bright.
Rating:  G
Words:  950
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar
Yesterday Series, links included

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama What Happened Next/Later

Life Isn’t Always Sunshine and Rainbows (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Whether being stubborn as a mule or butting heads like big horn sheep, they do care about each other; and he’d waited long enough
Rating:  T  (Words:  1,120)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Romance Short Stories Writing Challenges

Longings (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Written in Response to the May 2023 – Double Drabble Prompts:  “Will he kiss me?” and “Metamorphosis!”
Rating:  Teen  (Words: 600)

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Posted in Drama Prequel Roy Coffee Writing Challenges

Mayhem, It’s all a Part of the Ponderosa (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  From the outside looking in, it’s a little much to take in, especially for what could have been.
Rating: G Words (1440)
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Family Prequel Writing Challenges

Ping’an Ye or Peaceful Night (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Little Joe isn’t the only Cartwright who can confound Dr. Martin.
Rating:  G  (1,300 words)
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Family Humor Prequel

Throwing a Houlihan (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Chalk one more up to Little Joe and ‘cowboy-isms’.

Rating:  G  (1,525 words)

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Posted in Brothers Drama Missing Scene What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Returning Home (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Memories of family and Christmases past are shared between brothers.

Rating:  G  2,770 Words

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

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Posted in Drama Family Prequel Writing Challenges

Christmas Tradition (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  An earlier request and a shopping trip well before the season help expand a Ponderosa Christmas Tradition.
Rating:  G    Words: 1,700

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

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Posted in Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

A Thawing Heart (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: An old cowpoke went riding out one bright and snow-filled day, and found something he didn’t know he was missing.

Rating: G
Word Count: 1,115

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Posted in Brothers Family Missing Scene What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Dangerous Liaison: The Countess (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: The Cartwrights had pulled it off; successfully defended the Ponderosa without firing a single gunshot. Yet, the triumph was overshadowed by a persistent question; was anyone truly a winner or a loser when it came to a bittersweet memory from the past?

Rating: G (655 words)

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Posted in Family Writing Challenges

Aunt Dinah aka The Christmas Visitors (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Aunt Dinah. The Cartwrights face a near-tragedy and Christmas visitors.

Rating: G 2,145 words

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