Drama – Bonanza Brand – Fanfiction Library

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Drama Joe Cartwright What Happened Next/Later

Something to Prove (by Andrina)

Summary: After having a fall out with his friend Mitch, Joe has trouble finding a way to make things right. WHN to the episode “Between Heaven and Earth”.

Rating: K+
Word Count: 2281

Ben Cartwright Drama Prequel

His Father’s Arms (by mcfair_58)

Summary: Written in honor of Lorne Green’s birthday, 2021. A stand-off at the bank reveals what’s truly important to Ben Cartwright.

Rated: PG

Word count: 4088

Loss (by Bakerj)

Summary: A Cartwright is married, but the conjugal bond brings challenges and heartache for the whole family.

Rated: R (Adult situations) Word Count: 45,318

Drama Hurt/Comfort Joe Cartwright Short Stories What Happened Instead What Happened Next/Later

Please Don’t Go (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: “I’d never thought much about my own death, but on the rare occasions that I did, I’d always imagined I’d be surrounded by my family when my time came. Now, as I watched Hoss ride away, I knew I wouldn’t even be afforded that luxury.” An extended/AU scene from the episode “Second Chance” Joe’s POV.

Rated: T (for mild language)
Word Count: 920

Ben Cartwright Drama Romance Spooky / Supernatural What Happened Next/Later

Marie, Once More (by pjb)

Synopsis: Be careful what you wish for. A What Happened Later for Marie, My Love.

Rating: PG-13 (mild sexual content)

Word count: 5,275

Drama Writing Challenges

I Think of You (by SJRCartwright)

Summary: Remembering the family gathering together to open their gifts on Christmas morning.

Rating: G 600 Words

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

Drama What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

A Book: A Gift of Reading (by fanofoldTVshows)

Summary: A box of gifts arrives with a sender that intrigues the Cartwrights.

Rating: G 1,609 words

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

Drama Prequel What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

The Paper Toy-Theater (by Sibylle)

Summary: Adam wishes to share a Christmas memory with Hoss, a memory begun by Inger.

Rating: K+ 1175 words

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

Brothers Drama Missing Scene What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Returning Home (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: Memories of family and Christmases past are shared between brothers.

Rating: G 2,770 Words

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

Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

Orange You Glad It’s Christmas (by Puchi Ann)

Summary: It was a simple request and one that could not be granted due to circumstance beyond their control. Or could it?

Rating: G 6,880 words

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