Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright What Happened Instead Writing Challenges

Eternal Justice (by Cheaux)

Circumstantial evidence incriminates Joe  Cartwright in his fiance’s murder.  A WHI for “Justice” written by Richard Wendley.  

Rated K+  WC  8100

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Posted in Ben / Joe Drama Short Stories Writing Challenges

Last Chance (by Cheaux)

Summary:  Joe gambles with his life to give his Pa something precious.

Rated:  K  WC  900

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Posted in Drama Family Short Stories

Best Laid Plans (by Cheaux)

Summary:  A rift between father and sons is healed in an unexpected way.  

Rated:  T — WC  650

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Posted in Drama Family What Happened Next/Later

High Stakes (by Cheaux)

Summary:  A WHN for “The Gamble.”  As events unfold subsequent to their being exonerated of robbery and murder charges, Adam fears more was at stake in Alkalai than the Cartwrights knew.

Rated:  T — (3,570 words)

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Prequel

What Kind of Man (by Cheaux)

Summary:  Joe has become unusually introspective, much to the consternation of his brothers.

Rated:  K —  WC  1600

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Posted in Humor Joe Cartwright Short Stories

Clothes Make the Man (by Cheaux)

Summary:  Does a man’s sartorial splendor have any bearing on events in his life?  

Rated:  K —  WC  600

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One Candle (by Cheaux)

Summary:  A tragic event in Virginia City sends shock waves across the globe and spurs Adam to return home to find the truth.

Rated:  T  WC  16,000

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Posted in Ben / Joe Missing Scene

Blink of an Eye (by Cheaux)

Missing scene from Season 7’s “The Fighters” written by Robert L. Goodwin

Rating:  T   Word Count:  792

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Posted in Family Prequel

The Black Hat (by Cheaux)

Summary:    A Ponderosa fairy tale inspired by a drawing by bahj’s niece.

Word count:   1187   Rated K

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Posted in Drama Family What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

A Matter of Intent (by Cheaux)

Summary:  A WHN for A Matter of Circumstance.  

Rated T+ for subject matter. (6,840 words)

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Short Stories

Alone (by Cheaux)

Summary:   A moment in time in a special place.  

Rated K.     (505 words)

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Posted in Drama Family

Hunger (by Cheaux)

Summary:   Adam’s quest to find answers.   Hunger follows the events in Choices and Shadows.  It is not necessary to have read the previous stories. 

Rated:  T — WC  17,000

Choices Series, links to all the stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Drama Family

Shadows (by Cheaux)

Summary:  The family struggles with the consequences of Joe’s ordeal.    Shadows is a sequel to Choices but stands alone.  

Rated:  T  WC  8500

Choices Series, links to all the stories within the series are included.

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Purls of Wisdom (by Cheaux)

Summary:   One man’s trash is another’s treasure.  Written for the Dan Blocker 2012 Birthday Challenge  

Rated:  K —  WC  800

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Posted in Drama Family

The Way Home (by Cheaux)

When Joe Cartwright returns to the Ponderosa after his annual month-long vacation, he discovers a world turned upside down where nothing is the same. 
Rating: T Word Count: 30,935

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