Episode Inspired Stories – Elizabeth, My Love

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 Christmas Wish (by Patina)

Summary:  Written for the 2016 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar
Rating:  K (420 words)


A Gift of Memories by Storm

Summary:  A trip taken in secret forces an argument between Adam and Ben.
Rating:  K+   WC   1700


A Night of Reflections by DebbieB

Summary:  With a snowstorm coming and his sons late in getting home, Ben reflects back on his life and the three wives that bore him, his sons.
Rating:  G (6,000 words)


A Very Present Help by Gillian

Summary:  A stranger hired on to help when the Cartwrights find themselves shorthanded has a secret.
Rating:  T (5,925 words)


Art-Universe (The) #18 – Heirlooms – by faust

Summary:  The most treasured family heirloom are our sweet family memories.
Rating:  G  3,115 words
Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, originated in the Forums.


Beginnings by GinnyF

Summary:  Four vignettes of when Ben’s life began anew.
Rating:  K (1,230 words)


Ben and Elizabeth, A Celebration of Love by deansgirl

Summary:  A very early fanfic attempt that I found on our old computer. I believe it is one of my first fanfic stories.   You are hereby invited to the behind the scenes story.   How did Elizabeth and Ben meet? This story celebrates their love story.   From the day they met to the product of their love.
Rating:  K+ (3,280 words)


Emma by Juanita

Summary:   A letter from a far away island makes Ben remember an old love.
Rating:   K+   Word Count:  1,636


Grandpa’s Gift – by Inca

Summary:   A posthumous gift from his grandfather brings back memories and an important realisation to Adam.
Rating:  G  2,110 words
Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, posted in the Forums.


Homesick – by Patina

Summary: Far from home, a special person helps ease the ache.
Rating:  G  1,840 words
Note:  This story was written for the Bonanza Brand 2020 Advent Calendar, posted in the Forums.


Long Ago and Far Away by Annie K Cowgirl

Summary: Ben’s memories of the past and dreams of the future all revolve around a simple pearl ring.
Rated: K (679 words)


Love Hooking by Deansgirl

Summary:  Elizabeth Stoddard’s favorite pasttime was hooking rugs and blankets. But when Ben Cartwright proposed she found all her rugs had a love theme.
Rated: K+ (1,485 words)


Mending Fences – by Annie K Cowgirl

Summary: Adam, Little Joe, a strained relationship, and one stupid school essay. A prequel story.
Rating: K Word Count: 1,190


My Boy – By Annie K Cowgirl

Summary: My boy was late. He was never late. A different POV for the episode “Elizabeth, My Love”.
Rating: K Word Count: 1,057


Roar of the Lion (The) – by AC1830

Summary: Ben reflects on how much life can change within the span of one month, especially when it involves one of his sons.
Rating: K Word Count – 2922


Studio Executives #6 – Fake History – by pjb  

Summary: The Cartwrights recognize that they have a great deal to be thankful for. So why won’t they do a Thanksgiving episode?
WC: 2,440 Rating: PG


What are These We Call Dreams by BluewindFarm

Summary:  Nightmares or metaphors, it all depends on the interpretation.
Rated:  K   Word Count:  1540


Winter by Krystyna

Summary: A story of the events leading up to Adam’s illness that led Ben to reflect on his first wife in Elizabeth, My Love.
Rating: K+ (8,188 words)