Posted in Ben Cartwright Drama

Thrown to the Winds (by debpet)

Summary:  Is life handing Ben Cartwright an unexpected chance at a new love?  Or merely to relive a long lost one?  And to grasp it will he throw away one of his greatest treasures…his beloved oldest son?  

Rated: K  WC  31,000

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama

Wandering Stars (by debpet)

Summary: Adam’s friend, the actor Edwin Booth, visits the the Ponderosa seeking escape from scandal, and his visit provides a catalyst for Adam to make a decision about his own future.

 Rated: K+  WC  16,000

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort

Taking Leave (by DBird)

Summary: Adam’s decision to leave the Ponderosa is interrupted when the Cartwright brothers are forced to embark on a grim journey.  Thanks to Jo for the encouragement.  

Rated: K+ (19,205 words)

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

The Desert (by DBird)

Summary: WHN for “The Crucible”. Joe learns that finding Adam in the desert is easier than saving him.

Rated: K+ (9,085 word)

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Posted in Drama

The Last Time I was Dying (by DBird)

Summary: The Cartwrights must turn to each other after being caught in a disastrous avalanche.

Rated: K+ (4,815 words)

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Posted in Drama

The Shooting (by Terri)

Summary: A hot day in Virginia City is turned into a battlefield.  

Rated: K+  WC 1600

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama

San Francisco Lady (by debpet)

Summary: Adam finds himself becoming interested in the daughter of a business acquaintance.

 Rated: K+  WC  10,200

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The Sacrifice (by DBird)

Summary: Cartwright relationships are threatened, when Hoss is suspected of murder and Ben is the sole eyewitness.  

Rated K+  (14,845 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort

The Strong One (by DBird)

Summary:  Fighting to save his family from a deadly fever, Hoss learns that there are many kinds of strength.  

Rated: K+ (5,065 words)

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Posted in Drama Family What Happened Instead

Another Chance (by southplains)

Summary:  A What Happened Instead for the episode “Second Chance.”

Rating:  K+  (21,880 Words)

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Posted in Drama Humor

Fools Rush In (by Donna)

Summary:  Two brothers brace themselves for the inevitable…or is it?

Rated T  (1,100 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort

Too Soon (by DBird)

Summary:  After Ben is gravely injured, will his love for his sons be enough to save him?

Rated: T (4,630 words)

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Posted in Brothers Drama Humor

The Founder’s Day Race (by Harper)

Summary: Adam makes a rash bet on the outcome of a race, but when he is unable to ride, Joe and Hoss aren’t about to stand by and let their brother’s rival win. However, their solution is not quite what anyone expected….

Rated: K+ (14,665 words)

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

Still the Best Story in Town (by southplains)

Summary:  Just where did David Dortort get the ideas for his characters in the best television show ever made? Written as an exercise to get the creative juices flowing…

Rated: T  WC 4500

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama

Out of The Shadows (by debpet)

Summary: An empty warehouse, a mysterious but vaguely familiar stranger and a blue shirt. Will these things add up to tragedy for Ben Cartwright’s oldest son?  

Rated: K+  WC  10,000

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