Posted in Drama What Happened Instead

The Gambler and the Cowboy (by Dodo)

Summary:  What If the episode “The First Born” had never happened?

Rating:  T  (2,750 words)

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Posted in Joe Cartwright MA-Rated / R-Rated Missing Scene

Living the Dream (by Dodo)

A ‘missing’ scene from ‘The Storm’.  WARNING!!   Please note this story has graphic sexual content.

R Rated – 7300 words  This is an old story I’ve been asked to upload. I’ve checked it through and done a little tweaking, and any mistakes you find are mine and mine alone.

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Posted in Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

A Hard Act To Follow (by Dodo)

Summary:  Joe was never a lover of school.  So why is he so keen to go for once? 

Word Count:  3926  Rated: K+

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama What Happened Instead

Aftermath of a Hanging (by Dodo)

Summary:   A What Happened Instead for The Gamble.   Joe escapes from Alkali and heads towards Virginia City to fetch help.  But what if he never got there?    

Rated: T  (37,450 words)

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama

Leaving (by Dodo)

Summary:  The wind of change is blowing across the Ponderosa.  A story written for the October Chaps and Spurs Challenge using the words Indian, smoke, leaves, frost and summer.

Rated: K+  Word Count:  3585

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

Returning the Favour (by Dodo)

Summary:   This is a ‘Death of a Cartwright’ challenge story.  Be warned!

Rated: K+  Word Count:  1628

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama What Happened Next/Later

A Friend in Need (by Dodo)

Summary:    A WHN to the episode ‘A Matter Of Circumstance’. 

Word Count:  2486  Rated: K

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Posted in Drama Missing Scene Writing Challenges

Hindsight (by Dodo)

Summary:   Written for the November ‘missing scene’ challenge.   Taken from The Legacy.  What happens after Joe leaves Ben to chase after the poacher?

Rated: K+  Word Count: 4418

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama What Happened Next/Later

Clearing the Mind (by Dodo)

Summary:   A What Happened Next for The Julia Bulette episode using the words: Joy, Frosting, Dream, Valentine and Sparkling.

Rated: K+  Word Count: 1550

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

Dreams (by Dodo)

Summary:  A WHN For My Brother’s Keeper

Rated:  K+   Word Count 9000

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Writing Challenges

Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie (by Dodo)

Summary:   Home alone and Joe finds himself facing a heart-searching dilemma.  

Rated: K  Word Count:  7267

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

The Journey (by Dodo)

Summary:  2010 Halloween Challenge: Injured and alone Ben prepares to take a journey.

Rated: K+  Word Count:  5050

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort What Happened Next/Later

A Brother’s Heartache (by Dodo)

Summary:   A WHN for Season 5’s Triangle.   Laura Dayton has gone and there’s a heartbroken brother on the Ponderosa.  But which brother?  

Rated: K     Word Count 2700

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Posted in Drama Prequel

First Notch (by Dodo)

Summary:  A stranger’s arrival starts off a chain of events that culminate in Ben Cartwright’s worst nightmare.

Rated: T  Word Count:  22,300

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

The Hunch (by Dodo)

SJS for Devonshire:  Sometimes a father’s intuition is worth its weight in gold.

Rated: K+  Word Count:  4632

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