Summary:  As the first anniversary of Marie’s death approaches, Ben takes the boys to San Francisco in an attempt to divert them from sad memories. Instead the family is faced with their worst nightmares. Can the fire in their hearts keep them going long enough to survive one more tragic event?

Rating:  PG  (14,680 words)

Summary:  Fifteen year old Adam tries to find a quiet spot to read a book.
Rating:  G  3,085 words

Summary:  Adam is tired of the responsibility of looking after his little brother Joe
Rating:  G  9,710 words

Summary:  Adam travels home from college
Rating:  G   10,130 words

Summary:  Ben take ten-year-old joe on a hunting trip which has dire consequences.
Rating:  G   10,640 words

Summary:  The Cartwrights realize just how much Hop Sing means to them when he becomes ill.
Rating:  G  (9,560 words)

Summary:  Adam is forced to take a young Little Joe on an overnight trip.
Rating:  G  15,623 words

Summary:  A tale of a young boy, a frog and the trouble they cause.
Rating:  G  (5,400 words)

Summary:  An adolescent Joe tries to find out about the upstairs rooms in the saloon.
Rating:  G  14,300 words

Summary:  Ben explains to each of his sons why he and their mothers chose their names.
Rating:  G  4,250 words

Summary:  Marie is worried about the dangers out west.
Rating:  G   5,710  words

Summary:  Adam, Hoss and Little Joe find themselves in a life-threatening situation while they are waiting for Ben to come home one evening.
Rating:  G   10,275 words

Summary:  Adam and Little Joe are held for ransom.
Rating:  G   8,430 words

Summary:  Adam uses his family to help him court a young lady.
Rating:  G  (6,540 words)

Summary:  Ben tries to find some quiet time to get his ranch accounts in order.
Rating:  G  (5,650 words)