Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
Poem: “Tirza’s Lament” (by JoaniePaiute)
Summary: My response to the “Once Upon a Midnight Dreary” challenge of January 2017: a poem written in the Gothic style. I’m not sure Poe would approve of my attempt, but Tirza has always fascinated me, and she insisted on being part of this writing challenge.
Rating: K Word Count: 248
Stranger in the Night (by JC)
Summary: A Bonanza Gothic poem written for the 2017 “Once Upon A Midnight Dreary” challenge honoring the birthday of Edgar Allen Poe.
Rating: K+ (251 words)
Sense of Smell can be so Evocative (by mumu74)
Summary: This story was written for the Challenge “Lorne Greene’s birthday”. It’s not a poem, it’s not a 102 words text, it’s a 2915 words short story about Ben during one very special moment of his life. I wrote this text in french, the translation was not an easy one because I wanted to keep the special atmosphere of that romance. I was helped by my English friend, who reread and corrected the text. Now you’ll be able to discover it ; I’m glad to share it with you.
Have you ever experimented that sensation that one special smell could bring so many memories ?
Rating: K+ (2,915 words)
Lessons in the Art of Negotiations #2 – The Ophelia Theatre Presents… Private Dancer (by Eros)
Summary: The Ophelia Theatre Presents the very first ‘Chippendale’ dancers, featuring Adam and Joe Cartwright; who star in their own private dances later that night. Written for the 2016 Bonanza Brand 10th Anniversary R-Rated Challenge (aka the ‘Dirty Word’ Challenge)
Rating: MA (2,900 words)
THIS STORY IS SEXUALLY EXPLICIT, and intended for mature readers only! If you are easily offended, please do not continue to the story.
Negotiation Series, links to stories within the series are included.
The Strangest of Christmases (by JoaniePaiute)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection. The whole family gets into the spirit of the Advent season.
Rating: G (2,130 words)
Memories for Christmas (by Juanita)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection. What does it take to restore fading memories?
Rating: G (1,850 words)
Bonanza Christmas Puzzle (by Michele)
Summary: This puzzle was created for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G
Lights (by Sibylle)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G (2,020 words)
Glory Be… (by sklamb)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G (780 words)
A Christmas Journey Remembered (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Calendar. Escaping the hubbub of the annual Christmas party, Adam recounts a special tale to Hoss.
Rating: G (1,210 words)
Snow (by faust)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection. Using memories of childhood to persevere home, and what a welcome.
Rating: G (2,170 words)
All Through the Night (by Belle)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection. If the Christ child was born today, a Christmas before the Cartwrights.
Rating: G (1,580 words)
Le Réveillon (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G (5,220 words)
A Christmas Wish (by patina)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G (400 words)
