Category: Hoss Cartwright
Stories that focus on Hoss Cartwright
Our Favorite Story (by acspeej)
Summary: A storm is raging outside, and the children are fearful because their father is very late getting home. They ask the woman to read their favorite story – it distracts and soothes them.
Rated K (3,875 words)
Thoughts, Hoss’ Own (by DebbieB)
Summary: Hoss has thoughts of his own concerning his older brother’s broken heart.
Rated: G (1,180 words)
Thoughts Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Ugly Duckling (by deansgirl)
Summary: Margaret Roberts was always the ugly Roberts daughter–the quiet one who could never find a boyfriend. But the the doctor told her she was dying and she decided to have some fun before it happened.
Rated: K+ (6,215 words)
Lonely Hearts Passing in the Night (by DebbieB)
Summary: A love story about a gentle giant.
Rated: G (5, 400 words)
You Can Lead a Hoss to Water… (by JoanS.)
Summary: Hoss tries to overcome his fear of water.
Rating: G 9,175 words
A Stranger Passed This Way (by Rona)
Summary: Epilogue. What happened when the Cartwrights went back into the house at the end of the episode.
Rated: K (2,440 words)
The Addiction (by Bristle Ridge)
Summary: An unfortunate set of circumstances leads Hoss and his family down a difficult road, and Hoss see’s a new side to himself.
Rating: PG-13 (mature themes)
Words: 35,100
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)
All in a Day’s Work: A Day Beyond Endurance (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: In this final story of my trilogy, Hoss faces a day that only he could be strong enough to endure. Please read these stories in order.
Rated: K+ WC 4600
All in a Day’s Work Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Box (by Val)
Story Summary: Hoss is included in a posse that must track down cattle rustlers, and finds himself at cross purposes with some of his neighbours.
Rating and Reader Alerts: PG, mild curse word and mature theme
Words: 9,700
A Letter from Hoss (by DebbieB)
Summary: Tricked and left with the shortest match, Hoss is the one to be away on business on Pa’s special day, but does he forget his father?
Rated: G (2,960 words)
Snow, Falling Softly (by Adah)
Synopsis: Hoss communes with Nature while thinking about the unique characteristics of each member of his family and their ties to the land.
Rating: G
Words: 1,200
Revenge of the Smiler (by Susan G)
Summary: A WHN for the episode, The Smiler.
Rating: T (1,925 words)
Love Has Many Faces (by Kimberley)
Summary: Hoss struggles to do the right thing by his childhood friend
Rating: Teen
Words: 8,300
Many Faces of Love Series, story links within
Hoss’ Meditation (by Katie)
Summary: I think we underestimated Hoss Cartwright
Rating: G (690 words)
