Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Dividing Line Series – Peace Offering (by DBird)

Peace Offering.  Summary: Adam and Joe continue to come to terms with their wartime experiences. This is the fourth story in my Civil War series, following” Prelude” “Dividing Line” and “The Telling.”  

Rated: K+  (15,000 words)

Dividing Line Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Dividing Line Series – The Telling (by DBird)

The Telling.  Summary: Sequel to “Dividing Line.” Adam and Joe learn that living with the memory of the War may prove as difficult as surviving it.  

Rated: K+ (16,675 words)

Dividing Line Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Dividing Line Series – Dividing Line (by DBird)

Dividing Line.  Summary: Adam and Joe return from fighting in the Civil War only to find a different kind of battle waiting at home. A “WHI” story for “A House Divided”.

Rated: T (16,900 words)

Dividing Line Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Dividing Line Series – Prelude (by DBird)

Prelude.  Summary: Ben fears for his sons in the face of imminent civil war. This story takes place before my “Dividing Line” series and before the events portrayed in the episode, “A House Divided.”  

Rated: K+ (4,570 words)

Dividing Line Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama

Tending to Business (by DBird & pjb)

Summary: It’s never business as usual when the Cartwrights are around. . . .  Written by dbird and pjb.

Rated: K+  9800

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Rough Justice (by DBird)

Summary: Justice proves dangerous when the Cartwrights are caught between vigilantes and a new sheriff in Virginia City.  

Rated: T (8,780 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort

Slack Reins (by DBird)

Summary: The Cartwrights struggle to come to terms with tragedy.  

Rated: K+ (3,265 words)

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

Waiting on the Wolf (by DBird)

Summary: WHN for “My Brother’s Keeper” What if Adam left the Ponderosa after all and didn’t return until two years later? What if Joe never forgave him for leaving? What if Adam never forgave himself?

Rated: K+ (13,850 words)

Waiting on the Wolf series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama

Sticking Close (by DBird)

Summary: Protecting his brother from a posse could cost Adam the ultimate price – his life.

Rated: K+ (8,345 words)

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Posted in Drama

Stray (by DBird)

Summary: When Joe disappears during a cattle drive, the Cartwrights must follow a disturbing trail to find him.  

Rated: K+ (17,025 words)

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Posted in Drama

Before Christmas (by DBird)

Summary: A fight, a flower, and a little bit of faith. A Bonanza fable for Christmas.

Rated: K+.  WC 3600

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