Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
First Day Nerves (ljlover2001)
Summary: Little Joe has to face his greatest challenge since losing his mother
Rated: K+ (1,670 words)
The Greatest Gift (by Cheaux)
Summary: Joe overhears what he knows to be a lie, but cannot convince anyone else to believe him.
Rated: T — WC 7800
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.
Camilla (by pjb)
Summary: SJS for Devonshire (belated). A local girl disappears on the same day Joe is assaulted. Coincidence? Maybe . . . or maybe not.
Rated: K+ WC 28,000
Valentine’s Day (by Storm)
Summary: This is my entry for the February challenge.
Rated: K+ Word Count 1200
Gray (by gaerwn)
Summary: After the events in the episode The Dark Gate, Adam reflects.
Rated: K+ (1,265 words)
Frozen (by a lisa south)
Summary: The ransom note came attached to Joe’s coat: ‘We have your boy, Cartwright, and he’s cold. How long before he freezes to death?’ Can Ben save Joe from kidnappers before it’s too late?
Rated: K+ (18,485 words)
A Father’s Justified Instincts (by No1butJoe)
Summary: Birthday present for devonshire. Originally posted on Bonanza World.
He was just going to retrieve the mail. What he found instead was a whole lot of trouble.
Rated: K (2,055 words)
Pins and Needles (by Patina)
Summary: Written for an SJS/JPM lover’s birthday. Going to town to get the buggy fixed and to get the mail was easy. Getting home was far more difficult.
Rating: K+ Word Count=4189
The Hunch (by Dodo)
SJS for Devonshire: Sometimes a father’s intuition is worth its weight in gold.
Rated: K+ Word Count: 4632
Random Acts (by EPM)
Summary: SJS for Devonshire: When I was asked to participate in this special project, I hadn’t written any Bonanza since 2007 except for finishing a piece when Mr. Roberts died. I hope she and others enjoy this story.
Rating: T (4,000 words)
A Stitch in Time (by sandspur)
Summary: Joe lies dying of injuries 19th century medicine could never cure while Adam, given a cryptic clue from an ancient fraternal feud, searches for help 100+ years in the future.
Rating: T (31,050 words)
Read This Story Because Joe Suffers a Lot (by lminzer)
Summary: SJS for Devonshire: Poor Joe suffers greatly at the hands of cruel kidnappers, all to satisfy the twisted desires of a demented person. Will his pa save him in time to get a JPM before dinner?
Rated: T WC 5300
Held (by gaerwn)
Summary: Joe makes a promise.
Rated: K+ (2,375 words)
Valentine’s Day Journal (by Storm)
Summary: This story was written in response to the Valentines Day challenge I hope you all enjoy it.
Rated: MA WC 4700
