Posted in Action/Adventure Chaps and Spurs Drama Short Stories Writing Challenges

Conflict (by pbeaking)

Summary: This was written for the Chaps & Spurs Literary Challenge in April.  Adam and Joe fight and Ben steps in to help.

Rating:  K+ 800

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No Coffee (by frasrgrl)

Summary:   The Cartwrights are out on the trail.

Rated: K  (700 words)

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Posted in Drama Short Stories

A Father’s Prayer (by debpet)

SUMMARY: Adam confronts Ben over his intention to go off to war.

RATING: G  (975 words)

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Posted in Ben / Adam Chaps and Spurs Prequel Short Stories What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Stubborn (by Sibylle)

Summary:  WHIB/WHB to “The Ride”   Ben remembers his first argument with a three-year-old Adam. 

Rated: K  WC 650

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Post Timeline Short Stories

Homewards (by faust)

After so many years, Adam is coming home.

540 words, rated T

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Joe Cartwright Short Stories Writing Challenges

The Last Bullet (by BnzaGal)

Summary: An afternoon turns tragic.

Rated: K+ (670 words)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Romance Short Stories

What Matters (by faust)

Three times it didn’t matter that he loved her, and the one time it did.

630 words, rated K

The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Prequel Short Stories

First Love (by faust)

Adam’s first love is different from what one would expect – or is it?

720 words, rated K

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Posted in Ben / Adam Chaps and Spurs Drama Prequel Short Stories Writing Challenges

Posies (by pbeaking)

Summary: Ben has just found the very spot he wants to call home. Can he look past his fear and build his dream into a reality?

Rating:  K  650

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Humor Short Stories

Ride of Destiny (by faust)

Summary: Adam’s fate is sealed.

650 words, rated K

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Posted in Drama Family Short Stories Writing Challenges

Purls of Wisdom (by Cheaux)

Summary:   One man’s trash is another’s treasure.  Written for the Dan Blocker 2012 Birthday Challenge  

Rated:  K —  WC  800

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Posted in Ben / Joe Chaps and Spurs Drama Humor Prequel Short Stories Writing Challenges

Captain Joe (by frasrgrl)

Summary:   This story is in response to November’s Chaps and Spurs Challenge. Joe on the high seas. 

Word Count: 546  Rated: K

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Posted in Family Humor Prequel Short Stories Writing Challenges

Home Alone (by Sibylle)

Summary:   Hoss and Joe alone at home. A prequel  

Rated: K   WC 600

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Posted in Alternate Universe Ben / Adam Drama Hurt/Comfort Short Stories Writing Challenges

The Smell of Bread (by Sibylle)

Summary:  Adam visits the Ponderosa.  

Rated: K+  WC 640

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Posted in Brothers Drama Short Stories

The Last Bullet (by VickiC.)

Summary:  Alone and in trouble, can a memory help him?
Rating:  PG  (550 words)

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