Posted in Drama Prequel

A Handful of Faith (by DebbieB)

Summary:  In the midst of a drought, Ben witnesses a miracle, from a most unsuspecting source

Rated:  G (2,360 word)

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Hell or High Water… The Day Will Come (by DebbieB)

Summary:  Both Ben and Little Joe become the target for revenge when a neighbor’s son dies in an accident that might have been prevented if only….

Rated:  PG contains some violence (22, 050 words)

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Ellen, My Love (by DebbieB)

Summary:  Happy with his new love, his new home and expecting great things from his new life, Hoss isn’t prepared for the sudden twist that turns his world upside down and inside out.

Rated:  G (9,300 words)

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A Better Day, Tomorrow (by DebbieB)

Summary:  Caught in the middle of a family argument turned ugly and having to face his own irate father, Joe bears the blunt of both family’s wrath.  He isn’t the only one who learns something from the experience.

Rated:  PG Deals with domestic violence (6,250 words)

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Posted in Drama Family

Standing on Principles (by Debbie B)

Summary:  Caught in the middle of a family argument turned ugly and having to face his own irate father, Joe bears the blunt of both family’s wrath.  He isn’t the only one who learns something from the experience.

Rated:  PG Deals with domestic violence (6,250 words)

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Posted in Drama

Sacred Ground (by Debbie B)

Summary:  Warned on numerous occasions to stay off the Indian’s sacred ground, Little Joe makes a daring attempt to keep a group of young curiosity seekers from making a fatal mistake…will his attempt came too late to prevent a tragedy?  

Rated PG  WC 16,000

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort

A Brother’s Love (by DebbieB)

Summary:  An accidental shooting, a mindless threat muttered in a moment of anger and a family of men all result in a lesson well learned by two Cartwright brothers.

Rated: PG (14,100 words)

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Posted in Drama Prequel

Why Didn’t She Love Me? (by DebbieB)

Summary:  In real life, it’s a question many adopted children ask in regard to their birth mothers, mine did…and I told him the truth…she loved him very much, that’s why she made the ultimate sacrifice…to ensure that he would always be protected and well cared for.  For Joe Cartwright’s friend, it was no different.

 Rated G  WC 10,000

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Posted in Drama

Home is Where Love Dwells (by DebbieB)

Summary:  Joe’s private search to find himself, leads him to learn one very important lesson, home is where love dwells, be it back at the ranch or in a far distant cabin surrounded by those he loves.

Rated:  G  (9,200 Words)

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Thanksgiving Reflections (by DebbieB)

Summary:  Ben remembers to give thanks for the blessings that made him a richer man than most.

Rated:  G  (1,000 words)

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Posted in Humor

Twiddle Dee Twiddle Dum (by DebbieB)

Summary: Ben finds his two youngest sons doing nothing…and Adam and Hop Sing aren’t doing much either. He’s dumbfounded when he finds out just why they are doing nothing.

Rated G  WC 1850

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Posted in Drama Family Hurt/Comfort

Inevitable Betrayal (by DebbieB)

Summary:  With Ben hidden away in his ‘safe haven,’ his youngest son becomes the victim of heartless, wicked men who are determined to find the elder Cartwright and stop him from testifying at a murder trial.  Joe suffers insurmountable pain and is left for dead….after his inevitable betrayal….

Rated:  PG13 for violence and cruel treatment.  May not be suited for all readers…proceed accordingly.  By clicking to continue you are adhering to the warning that has been posted. (15,400 words)

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Brothers Till the End (by DebbieB)

Summary:  Hoss and Joe become the victims of revenge, but when Joe sees his brother shot down in cold blood, the tables are turned and it’s Joe who declares that it’s pay back time.

Rated:  PG for Mild Violence  (8,000 words)

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

One More Brother (by DebbieB)

Summary:  A WHN story for Credit for A Kill.  When the shooting stopped and the last remaining Jordan brothers were pronounced dead, Joe Cartwright sighed in relief, his troubles were over.  Or so he thought; what he hadn’t counted on was that Luke, Virgil, Boone and Walt Jordan had one more brother, and that brother was set on revenge.

Rated:   G  (7,000 words)

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Love is Like a Violin (by DebbieB)

Summary: Ben sends Adam and Joe off together in hopes that the brothers can mend some fences…but not the wooden kind.

Rated:  PG (mild violence)  (12, 730 words)

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