Wild Justice (by Ponderosa Cartwrights)
Summary: All is quiet on the Ponderosa, until two strangers show up. Now, things start to twist and turn. Join in as Little Joe & Hoss, along with Ben & Adam, try and figure out how to get themselves out of yet another jam.
Rated: T (33,685 Words)
When Words Are Hard to Find (by MissJudy)
Summary: Adam’s return from college has Ben saying and doing everything wrong, with no clue as to why he’s acting that way, yet unable to make any adjustments in his behavior to stop the building crisis. The tension in the house comes to a head as Adam is severely injured in a fall and Ben finds out that his son has made plans to leave the ranch and take a job as an engineer in San Francisco. As Adam’s condition unexpectedly worsens, Ben finds the right words to say, but fears it may be too late to make a difference. Paul Martin and Hop Sing play important roles in easing these two powerful Cartwrights back together.
Rated: K+ WC 9200
Best Laid Plans (by Cheaux)
Summary: A rift between father and sons is healed in an unexpected way.
Rated: T — WC 650
I’ll Protect You (by CwrightGirl)
Summary: A WHIB for “My Brother’s Keeper”. Adam’s POV. This is a rewrite of the scene where Joe is deliriously calling out to Adam when Joe has a fever. In this version, Adam tries to calm Joe down. There is no Shelia in the version. A look at brotherly love.
Rating K+ (1055 words)
Curiosity (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: They say that curiosity killed the cat, but what happens when one of the Cartwright boy’s let’s his nosiness get the better of him?
Rated: K+ (1,010 Words)
The Pact (by JoanS)
Summary; When first you conspire to deceive… It’s mighty hard to keep a secret with Little Joe around.
Rating: K (9,850 words)
ETTA (by ansinico)
Summary: Love, hate, death and Etta, go hand in hand with life on the Ponderosa…Who loves? Who hates? Who dies? Who is Etta? The Cartwright boys find trouble in Turner’s Town. Ben finds trouble in San Fransisco. Is Barney Fuller friend or foe? Candy gets an offer, but is it one he can refuse?
Rated: MA (112,575 words)
Revenge is Bitter (by Bonanzaluver)
Summary: A WHN to “Vengence”. Red Twilight awaits trial for nearly killing Hoss when the judge that is supposed to come to Virginia City is delayed. Will Joe be able to control his hatred for the man who almost took the life of his brother?
Rated: K+ (5,210 words)
Laura’s Decision (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: A Missing Scene reflecting on events from The Pressure Game and The Triangle.
Rating: T (685 words)
High Stakes (by Cheaux)
Summary: A WHN for “The Gamble.” As events unfold subsequent to their being exonerated of robbery and murder charges, Adam fears more was at stake in Alkalai than the Cartwrights knew.
Rated: T — (3,570 words)
Adonis in the Wilderness (by JoanS)
Summary: One of Adam’s retired professors visits the Ponderosa for a vacation; involving the entire family in his latest art project. Is Virginia City ready for the newest Adonis?
Rating: T WC 10,100
The Ballad of Ben Cartwright (by ansinico)
Summary: l have put my own words to the air of an Irish drinking song, ‘The Wild Rover’ also called ‘No Nay Never’ l hope you like it.
Rated: K (500)
Art of Forgiveness (by Destiny Adams)
Summary: Originally written for a Chaps and Spurs Challenge, now slightly revised. Joe did it again, but was it really so bad?
Rated: K (1,145 words)
No More Eggs (by DonnaM)
Summary: A “what happened next” version for “Caution: Easter Bunny Crossing,” partially from Joe’s perspective. Warning: it gives away part of the ending for a “Lost Episode.”
Rated: K+ WC 11,000
All Ye Are Brothers (by Hogan)
Summary: WHN for All Ye Are Saints. Joe must fight to save the life of ‘Lijah, an Indian man who is on trial for the murder of Tom Caine, a white man.
Rated: K+ WC 4700
