Category: Prequel
Any time before the episode, A Rose for Lotta
The Loss of a Child (by Terri)
Summary: Ben is ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of his child.
Rating: PG (16,615 words)
Those Who Remain (by Calim11)
Summary: This is the sequel to “Seven Words” but could be read on its own. Marie’s died and Ben’s run away but now it’s time to come home. Does he have the strength to come home and face the loss of his wife and the boys he left behind?
Ratings: PG-13 (28,790 words)
Seven Words Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Everyone Cries Sometimes (by Terri)
Summary: Sometimes being the perfect son is not easy to live up to; even Hoss has to have an off day. But what is troubling Hoss to make him lose his appetite, lash out at his youngest brother and square up to his eldest.
Rated: K WC 4800
The Meadow (by Dodo)
Summary: A Secret from the past comes back to haunt the Cartwrights, especially Joe
Rated: K+ Word Count: 21288
Seven Words (by Calim11)
Summary: Ben has disappeared after Marie’s death leaving Adam in charge. It may be proving too much for the 17-year old.
Rating: T (4,900 words)
Seven Words Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
No Regrets (by Patina)
Summary: 13th story in The Battle of Wills series. Marie writes a letter to her favorite aunt in New Orleans, describing her life on the Ponderosa.
Rating: K Word Count=2265
The Battle of Wills series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Their First Noel (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=5596
Summary: Marie will soon be celebrating her first Christmas as a Cartwright.
Whatever My Lot – a sequel to Like Joseph (by Cowgirl Jones)
Summary: The Cartwrights learn to play whatever hand life deals them.
Rating: PG for some violence and death of character(s). / Words: 52,100
Part of the Like Joseph Series, links to all stories included within.
Big Brother Lessons (by Patina)
Summary: 12th story in The Battle of Wills series. Hoss wants to learn how to be a good older brother to his new sibling.
Rating: K
Word Count=2598
I Won’t Be Spoiled No More (by Patina)
Rating: K+
Word Count=8753
Summary: Adam is injured when he and Joe are working on fence repairs. It’s up to Joe to get the doctor while Hoss takes Adam home.
Love’s Labor (by Patina)
Summary: 11th story in The Battle of Wills series. The birth of Joseph Cartwright.
Rating: T Word Count=6306
The Battle of Wills series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Back to the Beginning (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=2472
Summary: An important letter arrives for Adam. The letter contains news that will change his life.
It Happened Before 1860 (by ViveAdam)
Summary: The Cartwright family before the starting of the series
Rated: K+ WC 4300
Presents from the Heart (by Patina)
Summary: 10th story in The Battle of Wills series. The Cartwrights celebrate Adam’s 12th birthday.
Rating: K Word Count=5313
The Battle of Wills series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Les Cartwright de Ponderosa avant 1860 (by ViveAdam)
Summary: Short stories about the Cartwright family before the start of the series
Rated: K + WC 4900