Category: Ben Cartwright
Stories the focus on Ben Cartwright.
So, This is Christmas (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: Plans aren’t going exactly as Ben expected, and with family and friends not as close as he wanted, life doesn’t look quite so happy.
Rating: G 2,490 words
Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Deep in December (by JC*)
Summary: A moment of reflection for Ben as he contemplates Christmas without Adam.
Rating: G
Words: 730
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2023 Advent Calendar
I Saw Her Again (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: Of love, loss, and hope for the future. A poem from Ben’s point of view.
Rating: K
Word Count: 202
Steadfast (by Belle)
Summary: Ben finds that trying to spend quality time during the Christmas season with Adam and Hoss can be challenging.
Rating: G Words 2140
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
At Toast to Tradition – Part 2 (by Cheaux)
Summary: Memories and traditions bring comfort and joy during Hanukkah and Christmas.
Rating: G Words 2,411
Written for the 2022 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
The Girl Can’t Help It (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: Three young women, three moments in time, one man. A look into the thoughts of Elizabeth, Inger, and Marie as they contemplate the man known as Benjamin Cartwright.
Rating: K
Word Count: 1,033
The River (by JC)
A view from the riverbank, the one left behind. A poem of transition, resistance, and acceptance. Posted in recognition of World Poetry Day 2022.
Rose, My Love – Romancing the Ponderosa Book 4 (by millieshepherd)
Summary: Ben runs into a lady friend from his past and the sparks fly again.
Rating: T
Word Count: 15,453
Hair of the Dog (by Patina)
Summary: Ben pays for the night before, much of which he can’t remember.
Written for day 24 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1400
The Christmas Letter (by mumu74)
Summary: The legacy of Ben Cartwright.
Written for day 22 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1057
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
Checker’s Mate (by Cheaux
Summary: It’s all a matter of perspective.
Written for day 5 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 979
The Maiden With the Chestnut Hair (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: The captain’s daughter as seen through the eyes of a young, handsome sailor. Ben/Elizabeth.
Rating: K
Word Count: 172
Grandfatherhood (by AC1830)
Summary: Ben reflects on the wonder of being a father and a grandfather. A Father’s Day tribute.
Rating: K, Word count: 518
The Roar of the Lion (by AC1830)
Summary: Ben reflects on how much life can change within the span of one month, especially when it involves one of his sons.
Rating: K
Word Count – 2922
His Father’s Arms (by mcfair_58)
Summary: Written in honor of Lorne Green’s birthday, 2021. A stand-off at the bank reveals what’s truly important to Ben Cartwright.
Rated: PG
Word count: 4088
The Hayloft (by BettyHT)
Summary: In this prequel, Ben tries for a romantic interlude, but the weather and hay fever conspire against him.
Rating: PG Word Count: 1,619
Marie, Once More (by pjb)
Synopsis: Be careful what you wish for. A What Happened Later for Marie, My Love.
Rating: PG-13 (mild sexual content)
Word count: 5,275
The Lord Is My Judge (by BettyHT)
Summary: A kind action by Ben as a young man has unintended consequences for him and his family many years later. The family has to pull together to solve the mystery and prevent any more tragedy.
Rating: T Word count: 17,044
Family Treasures (by Sierras)
Summary: Ben and his young sons have received a box from Inger’s brother Gunnar right before Christmas. What could be inside?
Rating: G 965 words
Note: This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.
Pranked! (by AC1830)
Summary: A night full of fun and pranks, but who has the last laugh?
Rating: K; Word Count: 600
Angelic Visit (by BettyHT)
Summary: This is the third and final part of the Visit series. In this story, the focus is on Ben who has had suspicions of what has been happening and those are confirmed and a revelation is made that explains why he knew. Joe and Candy are also part of this story.
Rating = PG WC = 1,986
Visit Series, links to all the stories are included within.
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
Difficult Roads (by McFair_58)
Summary: Ben Cartwright’s young sons are under threat. Could a secret long buried be the reason? And if so, just whose secret is it?
Word Count: 66,559
Rated PG-13 for racial slurs and western style brutality and violence
The Last Gift of Christmas (by JC)
Summary: Ben gets some advice from an old friend, reminding him once more that not every gift is neatly wrapped and under the tree.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,325
Jacob’s Ladder Series, links to all stories included within.
Reflections (by Cheaux)
Summary: With great deliberation, Ben takes time to update his journal.
Rating: G
Word Count: 940
The Christmas Tree Surprise (by wx4rmk)
Summary: Ben sets out to surprise his sons at Christmas. However, when things take a turn for the worst, Ben does something he has failed to do in a long time.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1,000
The Christmas Hostage (by Belle)
Summary: Can one good man overcome three Great Men? With gratitude to L. Frank Baum for providing inspiration.
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,570
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