What Happened Before, Missing Scenes, What Happened Next, What Happened Instead, and stories that begged to be told that were not included within the series. Some of these stories were challenge inspired and some, the writers were just never satisfied with what was aired.
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Please be advised that the listing of stories below may contain works which have been assigned and “R” or a “Mature” rating by their respective authors. Such stories could contain explicit language and/or adult themes; and are not intended for readers under the age of 18. Please heed our rating guidelines.
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A Brother’s Heartache by Dodo
Summary: A WHN for Season 5’s Triangle. Laura Dayton has gone and there’s a heartbroken brother on the Ponderosa. But which brother?
Rating: K Word Count 2700
After the Storm by PJB
Summary: As Christmas approaches, Joe struggles anew with his grief over Laura’s death. A WHN for “The Storm.”
Rating: K+ 7100
Dear Santa, 1861 by Puchi Ann
Summary: Little Joe writes his annual letter to Santa Claus and sneaks downstairs to deliver it secretly, but someone is already down there to catch him in this most private act of the Christmas season.
Rated: K WC 2600
Le Collier d’Or by KateP
Summary: Strange things start to happen on the Ponderosa after the Cartwrights find a necklace belonging to Marie.
Rated: K+ 6230 words
Marie’s Boys by Dodo
Summary: A WHN for The Storm Joe finds that to heal a broken heart he needs help from his family.
Rated: K+ Word Count: 9460
Pandora’s Sisters by Freyakendra
Summary: The unexpected arrival of a mysterious group of women complicates—and threatens—Cartwright lives, turning the Ponderosa into a decisive battleground.
Rated: T
To Reach for the Stars by Cheaux
Summary: Some wounds heal with barely a trace; others leave scars too painful to touch. Can a father know the difference?
Rated: T WC 2200
