Posted in Drama Prequel Short Stories

Eyes of an Angel (by DanceDiva)

Summary:  Twelve year old Joe is bitten by a rattlesnake, but things get uglier faster than expected.  

Rated: K  (500 words)

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright

Death Follows Him (by DanceDiva)

Summary:  Little Joe is trying to reach water after an Indian war has raged in the middle of a desert. When people he dosen’t seem to know come to help him.

Rated: K+  (3,000 words)

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Posted in Ben / Joe Chaps and Spurs Writing Challenges

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) 

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama What Happened Next/Later

Know Your Target (by Destiny Adams)

Summary:  WHN for My Brother’s Keeper. Two brothers’ guilt. Two brothers’ love.  Formerly titled “A Brother’s Guilt.”  

Rated: K+ (4,595 words)

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Posted in Drama

The Dash (by Dogwood)

Summary: The Cartwrights have faced many challenges in their lives.  Now they face one that will be with them always.  

Rated: K (1,075 words)

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Drama Short Stories

A Brother is Forever (by Dogwood)

Summary: Ben’s reflections as a brother.

Rated: K (550 words)

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

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

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama

A Time to Heal (by DebraLynn)

Summary:  This is the first in a series of stories portraying a Bonanza future after Adam’s return to the Ponderosa.  Expect joys, sorrows, adventures, marriages, births, deaths, and the enduring love within the Cartwright family.  

Rated: T (15,430 words)

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Posted in Brothers Drama Hurt/Comfort What Happened Next/Later

Surrender To Your Fate AKA The tale of a bullheaded brother and his keepers (by Stetson1859)

Summary: A WHN for Escape To Ponderosa

Rated: K  (3,270 words)

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Prequel Short Stories

Little Ray of Sunshine (by Stetson1859)

Summary: Adam is trying to come to terms with Inger’s death, and finds comfort from an unexpected source.  

Rated: K+  WC 897

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Prequel

Didn’t See That Coming (by Stetson1859)

Summary: It’s not long after Marie enters the lives of the two Cartwright boys when Adam is confronted with an unexpected question by Hoss. Learning more about Hoss’ deepest wishes, will Adam be able to ignore them just out of his own stubbornness?

Rated: K+  (1,340 words)

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright

The Sky is Falling (by rh2006fan / heatherF)

Summary: While a robbery is taking place in Virginia City, a diversion is set. Joe struggles to find help for his pa and brother who are being held hostage.  

Rated: T (6,860 words)

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright What Happened Next/Later

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

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Writing Challenges

Gray (by gaerwn)

Summary:  After the events in the episode The Dark Gate, Adam reflects.

Rated: K+ (1,265 words)

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Posted in Adam / Joe Chaps and Spurs Drama Writing Challenges

Held (by gaerwn)

Summary:  Joe makes a promise.

Rated: K+ (2,375 words)

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