Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
A Debt of Kindness (by Questfan)
Summary: Some debts cannot be repaid; they must be paid forward to others. A tough day for Joe leads to revelations for both Ben and Adam.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,340
Second Sunday (by sklamb)
Summary: Shortly before Christmas, Candy seeks someone out for a serious talk.
Rating: G
Word Count: 965
Small Print (by Belle)
Summary: Sometimes, it’s better to not know what you are getting yourself into . . .
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,095
The Christmas Hostage (by Belle)
Summary: Can one good man overcome three Great Men? With gratitude to L. Frank Baum for providing inspiration.
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,570
The Christmas Poem (by PSW)
Summary: Ben, Adam, and Hoss find out there’s a lot more behind getting just the right Christmas present for Pa.
Rating: G
Word Count: 810
Wrapping the Present (by DJK)
Summary: Summary: Pa volunteers Adam when the pastor needs someone to bring his Christmas vision to life. The result: two rebellious sons in need of some brotherly wisdom.
Rating: K+
Word Count: 1,660
Merry & Bright (by faust)
Summary: How can one get through the self-loathing and grief at a time like this?
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,070
The Wrangler (by Questfan)
Summary: There is more than one way to die. A man can still be breathing and yet not living as Joe has discovered. Somebody is sent to find a lost soul and turn him for home once more.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1950
Late Return (by Silver Sven)
Summary: The family had to rearrange the allocation of their work. Therefore, Joe had to ride out on his own. Did he manage his work?
Rating: G
Word Count: 750
BTR Sourdough Starters #19 – November 2019 (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: Use “Brandy (you’re a fine girl)”, “Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues” for inspiration.
Rating: G, Word Count: 2981
The Mysterious Death of Amos Snead (by Bakerj)
Summary: Hoss’ suspicions over a death leads him and Joe to an unexpected encounter. This is my entry for the October Chaps & Spurs and the Bonanza Spooktacular challenge for October 2019.
Word Count: 1735 Rating: K
BTR Sourdough Starters #18 – October 2019 (by BZTrailriders)
Summary: It’s October and time for some chilling tales. Use “The Ghost of Smokey Joe”, “Devil with the Blue Dress On” as your OC inspiration.
Rating: G, Word Count: 1642
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
Dead Moon Rising (by Sierra Girl)
Summary: On the night of a black moon, the three Cartwright brothers venture out for what should be a night of fun, merriment, and pretty girls. But when the moon’s shadow faces the earth, it’s never wise to leave the sanctuary of a warm home. For the youngest Cartwright, the night turns into a terrifying experience beyond his wildest imaginings. And one that only a trusted friend can help him overcome.
Rated: T (7,217 words)
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
