Category: Humor
A Warm Welcome (by faust)
An American in England, lukewarm beer, and haunting experiences. Is it possible to adjust with people who insist you’re from “the colonies?” Halloween story, a PS for “The Art of Setting Priorities.”
3,000 words, rated K
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Love Me? – by ACLover
Summary: Every parent–and kid–has that kind of day. Patience is tested, and tears are shed…but at the end of the day, a father’s love endures.
Word Count: 1875 Rated: G
The Artist’s Touch (by pjb)
Summary: A tongue-in-cheek kickoff for SJS Month 2011. The smallest crumb can become a masterpiece in the hands of an artist. . . .
Rated: K+ WC 3000
Recipe for Disaster (by Patina)
Rating: K+
Word Count=6396
Summary: Joe finds a mysterious apple pie recipe with directions that must be followed. Happy Early Birthday, Devy!
Caught in a Mouse Trap (by Terri)
Summary: Adam and Hoss find themselves in a tricky situation. Who can be to blame? Watch out, Joe!
Rated: K+ WC 4300
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished (by Patina)
Summary: The Widow Jenkins got more than she bargained for when Ben sent his sons out to help with a few chores. Written in response to a writing challenge to use “They all took several steps forward, stunned by what they done” as the first sentence and “His lips moved as if he was chewing the words he was holding back” as the last sentence.
Rating: K Word Count=2175
Christmas Comes But Once A Year (by Sue)
Summary: Little Joe gets into trouble…a few times
Rated: K+ WC 10,500
Just A…. (by freyakendra)
Summary: In my “Just a….” stories, the characters conspire plots on behalf of fanfic writers and readers. These are silly dalliances showing that our boys know who we are, what we do to them and what we want them to do.
PAGE 2: Just a Little Disagreement: Adam comes home with a black eye and a poor excuse for how he got it, so his family helps him produce a better plot.***For the results of their efforts, see the dramatic story, “The Dawson Gang.”
PAGE 3: Just a Poker Game: Joe comes home late from a poker game without a story worth telling, so Adam helps him concoct a plot intense enough to satisfy SJS fans everywhere.***For the results, see the dramatic story, “Loser Take All.”
Rated: K+ WC 4600
Close Call (by Tauna Petit-Strawn)
Summary: A short piece written for a good laugh. Hope you will laugh as hard as my sister and I did!
Rating: K+ (1,760 words)
A Sure-Fire Plan (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=5950
Summary: Two men plan are entrusted with a plan to kidnap one of Ben’s sons and hold him for ransom.
Dead Man’s Hand (by Patina)
Rating: K+
Word Count=3113
Summary: After seeking refuge during an Indian attack, Joe finds himself in a high-stakes poker game where everything, including his life, is on the line.
The Commitment (by Cheaux)
Summary: Joe makes a commitment without fully understanding what’s involved.
Rated: T — WC 1200
Founder’s Day (by JoanS)
Summary: Ben is determined that this Founder’s Day will be a family affair, but his sons have other ideas
Rated: K (17,400 words)
One Hell of a Trip (by JoanS)
Summary: Ben finds it necessary to take a young Little Joe on a long stagecoach trip
Rated: K (7,090 words)
The Impatient Patient (by JoanS)
Summary: Joe is forced to stay in bed after an accident and causes trouble for everyone as a result
Rated: K (14,980 words)