Author: Rona
Learning Curve (by Rona)
Summary: A small band of Indians are raiding ranches and homesteads, but are surprisingly inept. Joe stumbles on their secret.
Rated: T (10,480 words)
The Smoke in the Sky (by Rona)
Summary: A fire leads to devastating consequences.
Rated: T (10,135 words)
Hate and Fear (by Rona)
Summary: A local man marries an Indian girl, and stirs up a racial backlash, which encompasses the Cartwrights, who offer friendship.
Rated: T (10,500 words)
Christmas Surprise (by Rona)
Summary: Written originally for Bonanza Gold, here is a little tale of a surprise at Christmas, funnily enough!
Rated: T (1,150 words)
Better Left Unsaid (by Rona)
Summary: When Ben is not feeling well, he decides to tell only Adam. But Joe senses something is wrong, and he ends up fighting with Adam. Unable to face going home, he runs into trouble.
Rated: T (8,280 words)
A Blank Space (by Rona)
Summary: Joe is found badly beaten on the road. He doesn’t know how he got there. Can the Cartwrights find out in time before tragedy strikes?
Rated: K+ (10,800 words)
A Sacrifice of Love (by Rona)
Summary: When a man from Ben’s past returns, the Cartwrights are plagued by accidents. After Adam is badly injured, Ben decides to do something about it. But the worst is yet to come.
Rated: T (9,840 words)
Amidst The Winter Snow (by Rona)
Summary: Out checking on the herd, Joe follows some tracks and finds an injured Indian girl. Will his gallantry cost him more than he is prepared to pay?
Rated: T (10,425 words)
The Church Social (by Rona)
Summary: A church social brings tragedy to Virginia City and the Ponderosa.
Rated: K (6,365 words)
Clay (by Rona)
Summary: A sequel to the episode First Born. A chance meeting in an hotel reunites Joe with his brother Clay. But is Clay’s past about to catch up with him again?
Rated: T (10,585 words)
Payback Time (by Rona)
Summary: Teenage boys resembling Joe are going missing in Virginia City. When Joe, too, vanishes, Adam defies his father to save Joe. But will either of them survive?
Rated: T (11,030 words)
Stranger in our Midst Series, links to all stories within the series are included.
For the Love of a Horse (by Rona)
Summary: Joe encounters Satan again, and then finds his life depends on the unpredictable stallion.
Rated: T (10,195 words)
The Mustang Series, links to all stories within the series are included.
The Mustang (by Rona)
Summary: Joe sets his heart on capturing a skewbald stallion, and breaking him. Will giving his heart so recklessly to the horse cause it to break instead?
Rated: T (8,746 words)
The Mustang Series, links to all stories within the series are included.
Stranger in our Midst (by Rona)
Summary: The prequel to ‘Payback Time’. A college friend of Adam’s comes home with him. 12 year old Joe is jealous. Or is he?
Rated: T
(5,745 words)
Stranger in our Midst Series, links to all stories within the series are included.
Doing What Had To Be Done (by Rona)
Summary: A fall from a horse leaves Joe laid up. When disaster strikes, can he do as he was told and just watch from the sidelines?
Rated: K+ (9,980 words)
