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 Father’s Dilemma by Dodo
Summary: My entry for the April Literary Challenge…with a few additions. A missing scene from Dark Star. Ever wondered why Ben was so calm when Joe said he wanted to marry Tirza? Word Count: 1510 Rating: K+
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
Fish out of Water by Patina
Summary: Joe rescues a mysterious girl from the river. Dark Star for Dodo Challenge.
Rating: K+ Word Count=4993
Night Trilogy by JC
Summary: Strange things are afoot on the Ponderosa in these three after-dark comic vignettes.
Rating: K (1,040 words)
Poem: “Tirza’s Lament” by JoaniePaiute
Summary: My response to the “Once Upon a Midnight Dreary” challenge of January 2017: a poem written in the Gothic style. I’m not sure Poe would approve of my attempt, but Tirza has always fascinated me, and she insisted on being part of this writing challenge.
Rating: K Word Count: 248
