Category: Ben Cartwright
Stories the focus on Ben Cartwright.
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
The Mysterious Crystal Cup (by wx4rmk)
Summary: Strange and spooky events begin to happen to the Cartwrights after Ben receives an unexpected gift. Written for October 2019 Chaps & Spurs and Spooktacular Challenge.
Rating: K+ / Word Count: 3911
Big Bad John (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Part of the story is a prequel and part is in the canon era as what happened many years earlier spurs Ben to an action which then has to be explained to his younger sons.
Rating: T Word Count: 2555
A Dish Served Cold (by Questfan)
Summary: A somewhat AU What Happened Instead for The First Born. While New Orleans had brought Marie into Ben’s life, it was also a breeding ground for lies, whispered rumours, family disputes and long-held hatred. It has long been said that revenge is a dish that is best served cold.
Rating: T
Word Count: 63028
A Gal Named Sal #2 – August Heat (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Ben and Sally escape the summer heat with a brief respite at Lake Tahoe.
Rating: MA WC: 1029
A Gal Named Sal Series, links to all stories included within.
Winter of Discontent (by JC)
Summary: An early snow and bitter cold has Ben Cartwright feeling his age, but there is more than just the dreary season behind his winter woes. (Set in the Ties That Bind universe but can be read alone)
Rating T 6842 words
Links to other stories in the series are included
Silver-Haired Stranger In Town (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: My BoNaNo entry, this is also a sequel to Another Stranger In Town. Ben is the visitor to Dodge City this time and is carrying a message from Dave Reeves.
Rating: PG Word Count: 7482
Another Stranger in Town Series, links for all the stories of this series included.