Category: Ben Cartwright
Stories the focus on Ben Cartwright.
More Than Memories (by Julie Jurkovich)
Summary: Ben is alone on his birthday, while his sons are off carrying out various duties for the Ponderosa. He comes downstairs and finds gifts left for him which take him on a journey of remembrance.
Rating: G (5,720 words)
A Birthday of Sorts (by KarenF/Kfedderly)
Summary: An answer to the Ben’s Birthday challenge. Plot elements had to include Ben alone on his birthday, a bottle of brandy, and three wrapped gifts. Enjoy.
Rating: Teen (2,560 words)
Ben, My Love (by JoanS)
Summary: A love story of Ben from the perspective of his three wives.
Rating: G (4,450 words)
A Torn Shirt (by Krystyna)
Summary: Like a stitch in time, Ben remembers a few special moments through the years.
Rating: K+ (1,050 words)
Believe in Me (by JennieA)
Summary: Ben realizes that he does not have to earn the trust of his son, it was always there to begin with.
Rated: G (9,500 words)
The Morning After (by the Tahoe Ladies)
Summary: Ben suffers from a birthday hangover…
Rated: K – Word Count: 1100
Water (by VRON)
Summary: Just brief musings from Ben. (Written in response to a challenge some time last year.) (actually years ago)
Rating: G Words: 1,045
A Peep Came this Way (by Robin)
Summary: Pa should have known better than to let Jamie run an errand. A WHI for A Stranger Passed This Way.
Rating: T (13,480 words)
The Awakening Dream (by Starlite)
Summary: Ben is troubled by a recurring dream that almost comes true.
Rated: G (4,700 words)
Is It Worth It? (by Starlite)
Summary: Ben is left to ponder that question after a violent attack on his family.
Rated: PG (7,325 words)
Fourth Wife #3 – A Gunfighting Man (by Jenny G)
Summary: Ben’s family continues to grow while the older members spread their wings, and Adam meets both old and new challenges.
Rating: PG – Implied Sex (75,000 words)
Fourth Wife Series, links to all stories of this series included.
Joy Comes in the Morning (by LaurieM)
Synopsis: Ben comes to terms with the loss of Marie as the Cartwright family celebrates the first Easter following her death
Rating: G
Words: 10,500
Bubbles in Honey, Roses, and a Button (by the Tahoe Ladies)
Summary: For Ben remembrance comes from an unusual source.
Rated: T Word Count: 5500
The Gun (by VRON)
Summary: More musings from Ben.
Rating: G Words: 1,215
Ben and Elizabeth – A Celebration of Love (by deansgirl)
Summary: You are hereby invited to the behind the scenes story. How did Elizabeth and Ben meet? This story celebrates their love story. From the day they met to the product of their love.
Rated: K+ (3,280 words)
