Category: Alternate Universe
Inclusion of non-canon family members (wives, siblings, etc.)
Aníron (by Arien)
Summary: Adam was reading; his wife had other ideas.
Rated: MA (Warning: Erotic, adult sexual situation.)
Word Count: 2189
Broken (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: A sequel to The Haunting — In this one, there is a darker tone as Adam and Savannah have to face a villainous foe who will stop at nothing to get a major part of the Ponderosa for the timber there.
Rating = T Word count = 11,947
The Haunting Series, links for all the stories of this series included.
Whispers (by Arien)
Summary: Final installment of Wavering series, Hoss’ POV.
Word Count: 3208
Rating: K+
Wavering Series, links to all the stories for this series included.
Ole Daniel (by DJK)
Summary: Each of Ben Cartwright’s sons had a meeting with Old Daniel. Only Hoss realized the danger they faced when they did. This is my submission for the October Halloween Challenge.
rating T word count 3126
Dog Days (by Hart4ben)
Summary: Joe is sent by his father to help a young widow. He soon has his hands full trying to find homes for the widow and her four-legged family. The 5th in the Ben Brown series.
Rating: K+ WC: 17057
Ben Brown Series, links to all the stories for this series included.
Silence (by Arien)
Summary: This story follows “Wavering.”
Rating: PG (Warning: Character Death)
Word Count: 4,339
Wavering Series, links to all the stories for this series included.
Wavering (by Arien)
Summary: A trip to Yerington has tragic consequences for the Cartwrights.
Rating: PG (Warning: Character Death)
Word Count: 4,271
Wavering Series, links to all the stories for this series included.
Studio Executives #3 – The Roberts Dilemma (by pjb)
Summary: The studio executives have two problems. First, one of their stars wants to leave a hugely successful show. Second, his fans won’t allow it.
Approximately 1,600 words. Rating: PG.
Studio Executives Series, links to all the stories included within.
Ladies Day Out (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A day in the lives of Ben and Hoss Cartwright. Ben decides that his wife, Kate, and his daughter-in-law, Gabrielle, should have a day out away from the children. The 4th story in the Ben Brown series.
Rating: K WC: 5184
Ben Brown Series,, links to all the stories for this series included.
Deceit (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Joe comes up with a scheme to solve Hoss’ romantic troubles and acquires a treasure map too, but the schemes about Adam have the most significant consequences. Edited in more material to the last chapter and added an Epilogue.
rating = T word count = 16,724
At Odds (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: In this story, Adam has returned home but is not sure of what to do and if he should stay. It’s a romance, but a bumpy one as there are detours involving all consuming work, tragedy, and life threatening trouble that will fully engage his mind and his heart until he has found his place and his future.
rating = T word count = 27599
At Odds Series, links to all the stories for this series included.
Only a Brother Can Know (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: Adam is back, but he and Joe are at odds. Ben is surprised to find out why, but the big surprise is in what the brothers reveal in their conversation.
rating = T word count = 1238
A Worried Man (by BettyHT)
Summary: It’s an Adam has left the Ponderosa for adventure and finds a romance story, but like any Adam story, there are always complications. Adam is in Boston pursuing a dream, but there are obstacles including corruption, pressure, and conflict. He does gain friends who will be his allies and…
Lessons (by BettyHT)
SUMMARY: A lighthearted story which follows An Unnecessary Deception, this is set almost seven years later and Adam has left the Sandwich Islands with his family and moved back to America. First stop is the Ponderosa where Ben and his younger brothers are getting acquainted with the newest members of the family, and as usual, things don’t go smoothly.
Rating = K+ Word count = 2366
The Undiscovered Country (by sandspur)
Summary: The problems a man keeps secret are the biggest problems of all.
Rating: PG (1,955 words)












