Posted in Ben Cartwright Missing Scene What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

A Journey Changed (by AC1830)

Summary: A missing WHN scene at the end of A Journey Remembered. 

Rating: G, Word Count: 745

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Posted in Action/Adventure Brothers Hurt/Comfort

Did We Win (by AC1830)

Summary: The Founders Day horse race was a tradition for Adam and Joe Cartwright, but the question always is – which brother will win?

Rating: G, Word Count: 772

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The Wooing of Abigail Jones
Posted in Hoss Cartwright Romance

Sweet Caroline (By AC1830)

Summary: Love is in the air for one of the Cartwrights. While this older story wasn’t written for Valentine’s Day, I felt it was a good choice to post today. Enjoy!

Rating: G, Word Count: 3618

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Posted in Family Prequel Writing Challenges

Peace on Earth (by AC1830)

Summary: Christmas candles, a cranky baby, and a neglected Cartwright all add up to one special Christmas. 
Rating:  G    2,420 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Poetry Writing Challenges

Ponderosa Christmas (by AC1830)

Summary:  No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season.
Rating:  G  135 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Prequel

A New Friend (by AC1830)

Summary: One of the Cartwrights gets a big surprise for his birthday. Written for Dan Blocker’s Birthday.  Rating: G, Word Count: 2294 A New Friend   A horse is a thing of beauty – head raised proudly, mane and tail flying in the wind as it parades around. It’s enough…

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Posted in Adam / Hoss

Being a Neighbor and a Friend (by AC1830)

Summary: Young Hoss helps a young stranger without telling his family, but did his heart overrule his wisdom?  

Rating: G

Word Count: 1902

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Posted in Hop Sing

I Heard the Bells (by AC1830)

Summary:  On Christmas Eve, Hop Sing shares with the Cartwrights the meaning of the Christmas bells in his own life.
Rating:  G
Words:  2,440
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Post Timeline

Keeping Watch (by AC1830)

Summary: Guilt and misplaced anger between two brothers after an accident with Adam’s young daughter cause a rift that might never heal. When a rescue becomes a search the Cartwrights finally learn the truth of what happened to the child, but will it bring healing or more hurt for the brothers?

Rating: G, Word Count: 3451

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Posted in Writing Challenges

Black Means Love (by AC1830)

Summary:  Are Black and Adam Cartwright synonymous? In more ways than one might think. 

Rating: K, Word count: 871

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The Ride
Posted in Adam Cartwright Writing Challenges

The Counterfeit Affair (by AC1830)

Summary: After several failed romances, Adam claims he needs a break from romancing women. But as the saying goes, never say never.  Written for the 2022 Camp in the Pines. 

Rating: K, Word count: 10,216

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Lake Tahoe
Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Bringing Peace (by AC1830)

Summary: Christmas is the time for bringing peace and good will. A young woman returns to the Ponderosa hoping to do just that, after her delusional mother left a broken triangle of love in her wake.
Rating: G Words (4,000)
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Broken Ballad
Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama

Night Rider (by AC1830)

Summary – Adam is the Man in Black but he also is a Man of the Night. Many times we see him heading out for a ride after the sun has set. These vignettes explore some of the reasons he’s a Night Rider. 

WC – 2064, Rating – K

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Posted in Ben / Adam Drama Post Timeline

A Dream Come True (by AC1830)

Summary: A child’s innocent question leads to memories for Ben and Adam, and a special moment with Adam’s young son.

Rating: K, Word Count: 2891

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Drama Writing Challenges

A Stitch in Time (by AC1830)

Summary: Christmas is a season for surprises, especially when one of Ben’s hidden talents helps out two special ladies in his life.
Written for day 16 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count:  2485

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