Posted in Drama Humor

Does Clemmie Get Her Man? (by Krystyna)

Summary:  Are the rumours and newspaper reports circulating among Virginia City’s citizens concerning Ben and Clementine Hawkins true?  Or, might there be something more sinister afoot?

Rating:  K+  (5,400 words)

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Posted in Humor Poetry

CAUTION: EASTER BUNNY CROSSING (by Puchi Ann)

Summary:  A reprisal of the episode in verse

Rating: K  (260 words)

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Posted in Alternate Universe Chaps and Spurs Drama Writing Challenges

A Well Deserved Comeuppance (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: The Jessup Gang get a little more than they bargained for when they pick a fight with a certain stranger. A slight AU story that ties in with “Missing” and “A Father’s Gift”, but you don’t have to read them first to understand what’s going on.

Rating: K+ for a bit of violence Word count:1,889

Links to other stories in the series are included.

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Posted in Drama Prequel What Happened Before

A Promise by Ring Nose (by BettyHT)

Summary: An attempt to give background for “The Paiute War” episode and answer some questions. Why had Young Wolf developed animosity toward Adam? Why did Ring Nose agree to come back with Ben knowing he would be jailed or hanged for what had happened? Why was Wilson so intent on getting revenge on the Paiute and Adam?  

Rating = T  WC = 17,962

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Posted in Humor Prequel

The Sound and the Fury (by sandspur)

Summary: It’s brother against brother, Cartwright style! Revenge is not a dish best served cold–it’s best served to the sound of the cannon!

Rating: K  (1,160 words)

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Posted in Drama

One Thing or Another (by JulieS)

Summary: An appearance in Virginia City of one of the ladies in Adam’s past causes some concern and trouble for the Cartwrights.

Rated: K (7581 words)

The Way Things Are series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama Family Humor Prequel Writing Challenges

Battle of the Ponderosa — aka Springtime Chaos (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  A plea for help turns into an urgent ride home, and a situation no one foresaw.

Rating:  K (1,615 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort

Another Sand Creek? (by BettyHT)

Summary: In the Christmas season, Ben sends Adam on a short mission to the Paiute but that errand embroils his son in tragedy.  

rating = T    WC = 6457

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Posted in Action/Adventure Alternate Universe Drama

The Lilies of the Field – Book 1 of the Lilies Series (by sandspur)

Summary: With Ben away, the Cartwright boys face down poachers, a train robbery, a fire that nearly destroys the Ponderosa, a strange new school teacher and a lost dog. But when Ben returns, the biggest problem of all is gossip.  

Rating: T (mild language, mature themes, violence)   WC 109,300

The Lilies Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Drama

Looks Can Be Deceiving (by JulieS)

Summary: Hoss gains possession of some counterfeit notes, which leads Adam and him to the town of Cross Roads and to trouble.

Rated: K (9000 words)

The Way Things Are series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama Humor

The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze (by freyakendra)

Summary: On a quiet night after a rough afternoon that could have taken their little brother from them, Hoss and Adam ponder Joe’s instincts and … athleticism.

Rated: K   Word Count: 1,846 

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Posted in Drama

Lost Son (by Susan G)

Summary:  It’s never easy being the youngest of the family.

Rating:  T   (30,750 words)

Lost Son Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Drama

The Triple Cord (by Krystyna)

Summary:  Joe insists on accompanying Ben to Boston to attend the funeral of a long-time friend; only to become separated shortly thereafter.  This is story of fate, perseverance, and a family’s love.

Rating:  K+  (15,950 words)

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Hurt/Comfort Prequel

Measure of a Man (by Inca / aka Tye)

Summary: When fifteen-year-old Joe tries to impress a new friend on the Ponderosa, it leads to dangerous repercussions for both Joe and Adam.

Rating: T (22, 275 words)

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Family Prequel

Tears of Growing Up #2 – First Ride (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: A companion story for Tears of Growing Up.  Two years have passed since Ben and Joe stood outside the corrals watching Adam and their wranglers tame wild horses. Now, it’s finally Joe’s turn.

Rating:  K+  (2,305 words)

Tears of Growing Up Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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