Category: Family
Stories that focus on the entire family
Kingdom of Fear – WHN/WHI (by Harmony)
Summary: This story picks up near the very end of the aired episode. The Judge has been removed from power, but was he working alone? Escorted by the Cartwrights and the freed prisoners, the journey home begins.
Rating: PG (79,180 words)
The Art Treasure (by Debbie D.)
Summary: An old friend of Ben’s from his sailing days comes visiting and brings a gift for Ben. However, complications arise and the Cartwrights learn what is truly priceless.
Rating: T (10,755 words)
Small Kindnesses (by Judy & Jerri)
Summary: Small kindnesses leads a stray home.
Rating: PG (25,471 words)
Silver Lining (by Judy)
Summary: Unscrupulous characters cause trouble and heartache for the Cartwrights.
Rated: PG
Word Count: 21,716
The Henry Rifle (by Heidi)
Summary: When the rifle Adam bought as a gift for Pa is stolen, Hoss wrangles Joe into helping him find a way to make it all better.
Rating: G (Words: 6,620)
Because (by Heidi)
Summary: Joe has looked forward to his first cattle drive all year, but now that Adam, newly home from college, has offered to lead the drive instead of Pa, Pa has decided Joe had better stay home. Can anything sooth the injustice of it all?
Rating: G Words: 1,940
Winter Break (by Judy)
Summary: Unable to participate in a winter activity with his brothers, Joe finds a way to take matters into his own hands.
Rated: PG
Word Count: 15,000
Judgment (by the Tahoe Ladies)
Summary: A story of struggle, suffering, and triumph for the Cartwrights.
Rated: T – Word Count: 59500
Family (by Judy)
Summary: A family outing almost ends in tragedy.
Rated: PG
Word Count: 17,234
Mistakes & Misconceptions #2 – Building (by AMG)
Summary: As much as I can master in the art of building a romance. Ben in love – and a couple of other things thrown in for good measure. The events of this story take place after “Mistakes and Misconceptions”. While the Cartwright boys are building the new schoolhouse, Ben is building his future with Emily…
Rating: G Words: 8;905
Part of the Mistakes Series, links to all stories included within
A Lesson in Vocabulary (by Judy)
Summary: Out of the mouths of babes.
Rated: PG
Word Count: 9942
Once Upon a Christmas Time (by AMG)
Summary: A story with a twist. It’s an any-Cartwright story category – it’s up to you to decide who the main hero is.
Rating: PG-13, violence Words: 6,161
For the Love of a Son – by AMG
Summary: Despite various trials, past and recent, the Cartwright family gathers back together, growing in number. Includes all the family and some friends.
Rating: PG Words 10,427
Family Apart #2 – Kinda Awesome – by AMG
Summary: Adam’s twin brother Tim is on the ranch, getting used to his family he hadn’t known until recently. Involves a hurt Adam, a hurt Joe (know my good will, Joe-girls), and a little cave-in… Enjoy.
Rating and Reader Alerts: PG (nurses needed) Words 6,976
Part of the Family Series, links to all stories included within
Family Apart #1 – by AMG
Summary: In revenge for a killed man, a gang leader kidnaps Adam, which leads to amazing discoveries at the latter’s part. Will the family apart come together again?
Caution, ‘nurses’: a little bit of suffering Adam…
Rating: PG Words: 10,455
Part of the Family Series, links to all stories included within.























