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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Posted in Drama Family Humor Writing Challenges

And Then Along Comes Rupert (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: Long-distant cousin Rupert brings greetings and glad tidings to the Ponderosa.

Rating: T (2,225 words)

A submission for the 2018 Ancestry Challenge: Several relatives of the Cartwrights have turned up from time to time. Are there more and what affect do they have on the Cartwrights?

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Posted in Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

Christmas Wishes (by BluewindFarm)

Christmas Wishes were included in the 2017 Advent Calendar Collection. 
Rating: G (2300 words)
Christmas Wishes Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Drama Missing Scene Prequel What Happened Before Writing Challenges

All Lies and Jests (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: A conversation between brothers returns Ben to a time in the past.

Rating:  T   Word Count:   4,135

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Posted in Drama Missing Scene Short Stories

Always (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  The days and weeks after one of the worst times on the Ponderosa culminates in a moment between father and son.  What should have happened.

Rating:  G  (625 words)

Remembering Hoss Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Drama Humor Prequel

Fist City (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Gossips sour Ben’s mood when he returns from a business trip; and he only wants to hear an explanation direct from the guilty party.

Rating:  T  (1,455 words)

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Posted in Brothers Drama Writing Challenges

A Christmas Journey Remembered (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  This story was written for the 2016 Advent Calendar.  Escaping the hubbub of the annual Christmas party, Adam recounts a special tale to Hoss.

Rating:  G  (1,210 words)

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Twas the Night Before Christmas (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Christmas wishes do come true for the brothers.

Rating:  K  (760 words)

Inspired by the December 1st Pinecone Challenge — “Who am I?  You sure you want to know?”

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Posted in Ben / Joe Drama Prequel Short Stories Writing Challenges

Tears of Growing Up #3 – Learning to Trust, One Last Time (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  It’s never easy seeing your youngest taking another step towards manhood. 

Rating:  G  (715 words)

Tears of Growing Up Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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What are These We Call Dreams (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Nightmares or metaphors, it all depends on the interpretation.  

Rated:  K   Word Count:  1540

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Missing Scene Short Stories Writing Challenges

What We Didn’t Choose (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Exploring — what makes you who you are? 

Rating:  K  (650 words)

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Rescuing the Stillness (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  WHN for The Stillness Within.  Was it really that easy to understand and accept?

Rating:  K  (905 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Missing Scene

Momma Liked The Roses (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: When the pain and the hurt are still fresh, can a memory shine bright?

Rating:  K  (1,125 words)

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Missing Scene What Happened Next/Later

Yesterday a Jealous Man, aka Today’s Lonely Fool (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: The aftermath from She Walks in Beauty 
Rating:  K+  (1,550 words)
Yesterday Series, links to stories included.

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