Category: Writing Challenges
Challenges from the Bonanza Brand Forums.
The Secret (by Inca / aka Tye)
Summary: An old friend has a favor to ask of Adam, with consequences neither of them will ever forget.
MA rated
5330 words
The Laughing Stallion (by SJRCartwright)
Summary: What happened before Ivory arose as Adam faltered while entering the waiting area of the stage station? A small smile played on her lovely lips as she approached him. As if she could read his mind, she said, “I am what I look like. I am for real. I am really a woman.”
Rating: MA – This story ventures into an area that may make some readers uncomfortable. Though not explicit, the theme may not suit everyone.
(3,180 word)
To Clear the Dust (by faust)
Summary: Saturday night, Adam and Hoss got stranded in an abandoned cabin, and what Adam wants most is a bath. And hadn’t Hoss just reckoned that? But there’s more at stake than just washing off road dust.
Rating: PG
Word count: 6223
Epidemic (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: A silent killer stalks the streets of Virginia City, and all Ben Cartwright’s sons are at risk.
Rating: K
Word Count: 14,210
The Hawk (by Sierra Girl)
Summary: When the abduction of one brother leads to injury for another, it seems that two Cartwrights may be about to meet their maker. But fraternal bonds aren’t easily severed, especially on Paiute land.
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 12,596
Fireworks (by Patina)
Summary: What’s the Fourth of July without fireworks?
Rating: PG
Word Count: 3,609
Eternal Legacy (by wx4rmk)
Summary: After the death of a close friend, Adam and his family find a peculiar object that appears to have a long and fascinating history among the Cartwrights.
Rating: K
Word count: 2684
Metamorphosis (by Cheaux)
Summary: In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes, and change. A WHN after Season 2.
Rating: K
Word Count: 6496
Remembrance (by Belle)
Summary: An old friend teaches Hoss that the horizon is merely the limit of our sight.
Rating: G
Word count: 5906
A Chance for Love by AC1830
Summary: Summary: When an old friend of Ben’s suddenly shows up on his door step, will it mean more heartache for both of them, or will they finally have a chance for love? According to Hop Sing the legend of the Morning Glory hold a clue. Written for the Back to the Future challenge.
Rating; K+, Word Count: 13,044
A Waterlily From Inger (by wx4rmk)
Summary: When a possession of Inger’s finally gets returned, it spurs some new feelings and long-forgotten memories for Adam.
Rating: K / Word Count: 2015
Ponderosa Felines (by wx4rmk)
Summary: When Ben’s youngest two come up with a new animal scheme, Ben reflects on some of the craziest schemes from the past. Will Ben fall for their latest venture or will he have learned something from the past?
Rating: K / Word Count: 1474
East, West: Home’s Best–The Westerners (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: To help Adam’s friend George, Little Joe has impulsively boarded a ship for Boston. Now it’s up to Adam to chase him down and bring him home.
Rating: K (97,504 words)
Links to the stories in this series are included within.
Hop Sing’s Fortune Cookies (by wx4rmk)
Summary: Just some short drabbles/snippets (each 100 words) inspired by a posted fortune. Completed the first 5 or 6 fortunes that were missed during the original challenge in the forums and then combined them all to be posted here. Written for the 2019 Fortune Cookie Challenge.
Rating: K+ / Word Count: 1668
Naughty or Nice? (by mumu74)
Summary: In preparing for Christmas, being naughty or nice is all a matter of perception.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1,990
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