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Posted in Ben Cartwright Chaps and Spurs Family Spooky / Supernatural Writing Challenges

The Mysterious Crystal Cup (by wx4rmk)

Summary: Strange and spooky events begin to happen to the Cartwrights after Ben receives an unexpected gift. Written for October 2019 Chaps & Spurs and Spooktacular Challenge.

Rating: K+ / Word Count: 3911

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Chaps and Spurs Spooky / Supernatural Writing Challenges

Blue Mist Hauntings (by AC1830)

Summary – Recovering from a terrifying stagecoach accident, Adam tries to discover why he is haunted by ghostly images. My entry for the October Spooktacular and October Chaps and Spurs double challenge. 

Word count – 3980 
Rating – K

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Family Writing Challenges

A Stray Named Muffin (by wx4rmk)

Summary: A simple trip into town turns into something that will change the Cartwright’s lives forever. Written for August 2019 Chaps & Spurs.
Rating: K+ / Word Count: 1821

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Joe Cartwright Prequel Writing Challenges

The Autumn Race (by wx4rmk)

Summary: The cross country race for the Virginia City fall festival brings some unexpected challenges for Little Joe and his new horse, Penny. Prequel. Written for May 2019 Chaps & Spurs.

Rating: K+ / Word Count: 3244

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama

Lady Justice (byBettyHT)

SUMMARY:  This is my Chaps and Spurs entry for April.  The topic is temporary insanity which was introduced in that era and tried out as a defense at a fictional trial in Virginia City.  The jury is going to have to deal with a complex issue so the call goes out for better educated citizens, and guess who gets tapped for jury duty?

Rating:  PG  Word count = 1678

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Prequel

Mother Nature’s Blessing (by wx4rmk)

Summary: Prequel. Written for March 2019 Chaps & Spurs.

Rated: K+ WC 1700

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Post Timeline Writing Challenges

My Name Is Moses Lincoln (by BettyHT)

Summary:  This is my March 2019 Chaps and Spurs entry.  The words to be used are massacre, reconstruction, sewing, citizen, and oversight.  A new hand at the Ponderosa stirs Joe’s suspicions but what he learns is not what he expected and is far more profound and life-changing too.

Rating:  PG  Word Count:  4934

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Writing Challenges

A Brother Lost (by AC1830)

Summary: One brother has gone astray and the other two brothers have come to take him home. 

Rating – G, Word Count – 1015

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Posted in Brothers Chaps and Spurs Humor Writing Challenges

A Hot Day, a Cold Lake, and a Bare Brother (by DJK)

Summary: Little Joe recounts the tale of his encounter at the lake with a not so proper lady.

Rating: Teen for adult insinuations Word count: 1598

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

You Have To Ask the Right Man (by BettyHT)

Summary:  New hands play practical jokes that become increasingly a problem and their justification doesn’t sit well with Joe after Adam gets hurt.  Response to October Chaps and Spurs challenge.  

rating = T  WC = 2870

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Humor Post Timeline Writing Challenges

The Strawberry Roan (by sandspur)

Summary: a cowboy who returns to the Ponderosa after a long absence discovers a new horse trainer…with an unwelcome training method.

Rating: T (mild language). 4316 words.

The Lilies Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Prequel Short Stories What Happened Before Writing Challenges

Somebody else’s dog (by Inca / aka Tye)

Summary: There’s been some gossip in Virginia City about Ben Cartwright’s new wife.

Rating: K Word count: 581

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Humor Joe Cartwright Prequel

There’s Wisdom, and Then There’s… (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  He thinks he knows all it takes to be a cowboy; leaving Ben to wonder.

Rating:  K  (1,070 words)

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

No Shovel Needed (by justafan)

Summary:   Once again, Little Joe finds himself facing the music. Hoss and Adam are amused by the current situation, although Ben thinks it is no laughing matter.  Sometimes, the Cartwrights can dig a very deep hole without using a shovel.

Rating K+    Number of Words:   1,798

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort Prequel Writing Challenges

A Prickly Problem (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: Little Joe learns a lesson the hard way.

Rating: K+  Word Count: 1, 371

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