Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

Homesick (by Patina)

Summary:  Far from home, a special person helps ease the ache.

Rating:  G  1,840 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

Grandpa’s Gift (by Inca)

Summary:   A posthumous gift from his grandfather brings back memories and an important realisation to Adam.
Rating:  G  2,110 words

Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama

The Christmas Afghan (by Missjudy)

Summary: A cold ride home in the pelting snow, followed by a sweet conversation with his father, gives Adam a memorable Christmas Eve.

Rating: G

Word Count: 6734

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Posted in Action/Adventure Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama

Bridges (by BettyHT)

Summary:  Refuge in Australia becomes a chance for Adam to change into the man he wants to be, but there are those who become obstacles to his success.  At home, Ben is pushed into change too when Hoss and Joe force him to face some truth he would rather deny.  Eventually events bring the two together to see if they can reconcile.

Rating :  T  Word Count:  24,206

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Posted in Action/Adventure Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Hurt/Comfort Romance

Slow Burn (by BettyHT)

Summary:  Adam suffers a minor injury but it is the words of his opponent that wound him the most.  He sets out on a quest to test those words because of the doubts they have raised about his perception of himself and about his vision of his future.
Rating:  T  Word Count:  25,106

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Original artwork by BettyHT
Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Family Hurt/Comfort

Deception (by BettyHT)

Summary:  A woman attempts some romantic deceit and fraud with two Cartwright brothers, but it turns out to be even more devious than that.  Her actions tear at the fabric of the family and open other issues which leads to great changes for one of them.
Rating: T  Word Count: 28,025

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Spooky / Supernatural

Hangtown Nightmares (by BettyHT)

Summary:  Appropriate to the Halloween season, Adam has nightmares from a troubling experience he had while visiting Placerville.  It affects his relationships with his family, but the nature of the dreams means he cannot discuss them with his family and must face the issue alone.  Although there is nothing specific, there are implications of sexual behavior so this is a warning if that offends you.

Rating = R/Mature Word count = 1888

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama

A Simple Favor (By Missjudy)

Summary: A fellow rancher asks Adam to look in on his daughter’s family who lives in California, where Adam is about to travel with a small herd. A problem has arisen is that this daughter has fallen ill while visiting her parents in Virginia City, leaving her husband with a farm to run and two young children to care for, at the busiest time of year. While that seems easy enough, the other information Adam is given about the situation at that home, and the request being made of him, is anything but simple. What he finds on arrival changes, and the roles he must assume to get this family through the frightening times, revisits feelings he’s been contending with for some time.

Rating:  K (General)

Word Count:  32505

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Hurt/Comfort

The Black Egg (by BettyHT)

Summary: The seventh story in the Traci Series has Adam and Traci trying to find peace by living in Boston but they find that it can’t erase the losses they’ve suffered.
Rating:  T
Word Count:  14,151
The Traci Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Action/Adventure Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama

Another Angle (By BettyHT)

Summary:  The third story in the Traci series is about Adam’s trip to Arizona to bring his fiance home as his wife, but first he has to resolve trouble with the Apache when the Army is unable to help him.
Rating:  T
Word Count:  12,468
The Traci Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Prequel

Traci series #1: First Love, and Tragedy (by BettyHT)

Summary:  This is a prequel to the Traci series of stories from several years ago.  This story is to explain briefly Adam’s relationship with Traci and why it ended so abruptly.
Rating:  T   Word Count:  2637
The Traci Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama MA-Rated / R-Rated Romance Writing Challenges

The Secret (by Inca / aka Tye)

Summary:  An old friend has a favor to ask of Adam, with consequences neither of them will ever forget.

MA rated

5330 words

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Hurt/Comfort Post Timeline

A Promise Kept (by BettyHT)

Summary:  This is the fourth Adam and Selina story, and in this one Adam is embroiled in a plot against him which he misinterprets the danger which is nearly a disaster until many rally to help him.  The villain is someone he knows but hoped never to see again.
Rating = T  Word count = 15137
Selina Series, links to the stories are included within

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Humor Writing Challenges

The Laughing Stallion (by SJRCartwright)

Summary:  What happened before Ivory arose as Adam faltered while entering the waiting area of the stage station? A small smile played on her lovely lips as she approached him. As if she could read his mind, she said, “I am what I look like. I am for real. I am really a woman.”

Rating: MA – This story ventures into an area that may make some readers uncomfortable.  Though not explicit, the theme may not suit everyone.

(3,180 word)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright What Happened Instead

Broken Ballad – The Last Gunfight (by AC1830)

Summary: What if the final gunfight that killed Ed Payson took a different turn and set the main players on different paths? A WHI for Broken Ballad. 

Rating: T, Word Count: 2676

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