Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
Angels, In Spite of it All (by Questfan)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 24
Summary: Virginia City awaits the highly anticipated Nativity play. Thankfully, anyone can be an angel when there is a need.
Rating: G 3,700 words
Baby from the Forrest, Baby from the Heart (by mumu74)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 23
Summary: The start of a new life is a joyous occasion.
Rating: G 1,380 words
Christmas Magic (by Cheaux)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 22
Summary: There’s disappointment when the Cartwrights can’t be home on Christmas Eve.
Rating: G 1,600 words
Christmas Time (by Indiana)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 21
Summary: Tears of disappointment turn into a lesson of compassion for a brother.
Rating: G 720 words
A Cartwright Advent (by Sibylle)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 20
Summary: Christmas traditions leads to pleasant memories from years past.
Rating: G 1,400 words
Aunt Agnes’s Dilemma (by Belle)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar.
Summary: Pressures of the season and falling behind lead to unexpected results.
Rating: G (1,75 words)
Christmas Wishes (by BluewindFarm)
Christmas Wishes were included in the 2017 Advent Calendar Collection.
Rating: G (2300 words)
Christmas Wishes Series, links to all stories included within.
Unto Us a Son (by Inca / aka Tye)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 16
Summary: It’s a season of miracles, when a lost son returns home.
Rating: G 4,980 words
A Performance to Remember (by Puchi Ann)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 16
Summary: The citizens of Virginia City are treated to The Nativity Play, with the Cartwrights having prominent parts in the production.
Rating: G 4,000 words
A Heart of Hope (by AC1830)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 15
Summary: The Miracle of Christmas lifts the veils of grief.
Rating: G 4,830 words
A Lesson in Miracles (by Foreverfree)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 14
Summary: Sometimes, miracles granted are more than what we prayed for.
Rating: G 7,110 words
A Cartwright Christmas Carol (by PSW)
This story was written for the the 2017 Advent Calendar – Days 3, 4, & 13
Summary: The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and yet to come visit the Ponderosa.
Rating: G (17,400 words)
Lords a Leaping (by A_Starry_Night)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 12
Summary: Worry over missing sons takes precedence over traditions.
Rating: G (1,600 words)
Shepherds (by Sierra Girl)
This image was created for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 10
Summary: Christmas greetings.
Rating: G (30 words)
A Voice in the Night (by Patina)
This story was written for the 2017 Advent Calendar – Day 9
Summary: On this of all nights, an unexpected voice offers comfort to an weary traveler.
Rating: G (1,460 words)