Posted in Brothers Drama Writing Challenges

The Mitten Angels (by AC1830)

Summary: When a young doctor arrives at the Mormon settlement near the Sierras, he finds his roots and discovers the community has not one, not two, but three Mitten Angels.

Rating:  G  6,370 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Humor

Pranked! (by AC1830)

Summary: A night full of fun and pranks, but who has the last laugh?

Rating: K; Word Count: 600

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Posted in Adam / Joe Spooky / Supernatural

Terror at Old Dry Diggins (by AC1830)

Summary: When the stage route from Placerville becomes blocked by a rock slide, Adam and Joe decide to ride home. While crossing the old gold fields, a storm approaches, forcing the brothers to take refuge in an old mining cabin. During the night, they become ensnared in a legend that is beyond their worst nightmares, but will morning be any better for them?

Rating: PG-13 for horror. Nothing too graphic, more implied.
Word Count: 3103

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Posted in Adam Cartwright What Happened Instead

Broken Ballad – The Last Gunfight (by AC1830)

Summary: What if the final gunfight that killed Ed Payson took a different turn and set the main players on different paths? A WHI for Broken Ballad. 

Rating: T, Word Count: 2676

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Romance Writing Challenges

A Chance for Love by AC1830

Summary:  Summary:  When an old friend of Ben’s suddenly shows up on his door step, will it mean more heartache for both of them, or will they finally have a chance for love? According to Hop Sing the legend of the Morning Glory hold a clue. Written for the Back to the Future challenge.

Rating; K+, Word Count: 13,044

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Posted in Alternate Universe Post Timeline

Rendezvous (by AC1830)

Summary: Why are Joe and Adam’s wife sneaking around town? A fun story for Pernell’s birthday.

Rating: K, WC: 1575

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Posted in Prequel

Missy (by AC1830)

Summary: At a time of great sadness, one lost soul helps another. 

Rating-K, WC-4150

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Posted in Hoss Cartwright Prequel

Being Hoss (by AC1830)

Summary – In a brotherly moment Little Joe receives some wisdom from his middle brother.

Rating – K, Word Count – 1776

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Romance

When Smiles Reach the Heart (by AC1830)

Summary: Still too restless to head straight home after three years of travel, Adam makes a detour to Ireland. There he discovers the warmth of the people and their strength to overcome adversity.   A new friend teaches him a certain truth about the Irish people.

Rating: T, Word Count: 24,167

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Prequel Short Stories

Christmas Spirit (by AC1830)

Summary: Little Joe learns something special about Christmas, with the help of his brothers.

Rating: T, WC 947

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Posted in Writing Challenges

Christmas Child (by AC1830)

Summary: Adam ponders the blessing of family at the end of a joyful Christmas.

Rating: G
Word Count: 2,060

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Writing Challenges

A Splendid Laugh (by AC1830)

Summary:  A casual comment inspires a memory from Adam’s past.

Rating:  T  (1,400 words)

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Posted in Drama

Finding Bobby (by AC1830)

Summary: When traveling with a wagon train, friends come and go. But what if it’s your best friend, and you never got to say good-bye?

Rating – K, Word Count – 5854

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Spooky / Supernatural

Banished! (by AC1830)

Summary: The fury of a woman scorned leaves a deadly trail and there is only one man who can stop her.
Rating: T+, Word Count: 947

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Chaps and Spurs Spooky / Supernatural Writing Challenges

Blue Mist Hauntings (by AC1830)

Summary – Recovering from a terrifying stagecoach accident, Adam tries to discover why he is haunted by ghostly images. My entry for the October Spooktacular and October Chaps and Spurs double challenge. 

Word count – 3980 
Rating – K

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