Category: Alternate Universe
Inclusion of non-canon family members (wives, siblings, etc.)
Raising Amelia (by Meg)
Summary: Amelia’s mother Catherine snooty over bearing sister Martha makes an unexpected visit to the Ponderosa determine to tear Amelia from her father and brothers apart. Amelia’s P.O.V
Ages: Amelia 12; Joe 18; Hoss 24; Adam 30
Amelia Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Captain Cartwight # 6 – Carpe Diem (by Krystyna)
Summary: We follow Adam into danger far away in China and enjoy the adventures of the Cartwright family on the Ponderosa, where Ben has a special assignment that brings him into contact with a very old friend.
Rated: T (207,070 words)
Captain Cartwright Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Art of Belonging (by faust)
After a long day out in the rain, Adam longs for more than a hot drink and a hearty meal, and he knows where he’ll find it.
4,400 words, rated K
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Art of Serenading (by faust)
Adam tries to serenade The One — if she’d only let him.
1,250 words, rated K.
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Home Sweet Home or The Art of Settling Down (by faust)
Clementine Hawkins’ story – how an English artist came to settle down in Virginia City. And what is it with her and Ben Cartwright? Set in the Art-universe, but definitely a stand alone.
1,800 words, rated T
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea or The Art of the Impossible (by faust)
Prequel set in Adam’s college years in Boston. A formal ball, a friendly social, a red dress, a flamingo, and the sea, the sea! The beginning of Adam’s complicated love life, and, somewhere beyond the sea, someone’s first tentative steps into becoming The Queen. Can be read by itself, yet it is a part of the “Art” series, and best read after “The Art of Setting Priorities”.
12,750 words, rated K
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
A Letter to Adam (by Meg)
Summary: Amelia writes a letter to her departed brother informing him on the on goings of the Ponderosa including the scams and trouble Little Joe and Hoss had gotten themselves into.
Rated: K+ (1,210 words)
Amelia Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Art of Giving (by faust)
Christmas on the Ponderosa is, more or less, always the same. Yet this year, there’s a certain moment of unpredictability: there’s a visitor staying over the holidays who could jeopardise it all…or make it extra special. And maybe she even knows a better present for Adam than yet another book….
3,200 words, rated K
The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Final Advice (by slaine89)
Summary: In the aftermath of Ben’s death, Joe finds comfort from an unexpected source.
Rated: K+ (2,040 words)
A Spoke In The Wheel – Joe’s Story (by slaine89)
Summary: This story looks at Joe’s early life based on the events told in The Wheels of Fate and how it was for him growing up outside of the Ponderosa’s protective wing. Alone as a boy Joe deals with rejection, prejudice, and loneliness.
Rated: T (12, 230 words)
The Wheels of Fate Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
A Precious Gift (by Meg)
Summary: After a accident leaves eight year old Amelia with amnesia has a great impact on her family especially for Joe and Adam.
Rated: K+ (6,615 words)
Amelia Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
At Dusk (by faust)
What has happened that has changed Adam so much?
A story about the ravages of life and the endurance of love with references to ‘Triangle’ and ‘Forever.’
9,500 words, rated T
My Hero (by Meg)
Summary: Little Joe is given an assignment to write about who his hero is. And surprises everyone when he reveals who he wrote about
Rated: K+ (2,355 words)
Amelia Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Abigail, My Love (by Tauna Petit-Strawn)
Summary: Hoss, his pa and brothers sit by the bedside of Hoss’ wife, Abigail, praying she recovers from a bank robber’s bullet. As they wait, they reminisce.
Rating: T (15,800 words)
Captain Cartwright # 5 – Invictus (by Krystyna)
Summary: Romance as well as sadness beckons for Joe, while Adam is reunited with old friends and takes on a new personna in order to protect the President.
Rated: K (281,065 words)
Captain Cartwright Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
