A Ride in the Sun; Survived (by BluewindFarm)
Synopsis: In the tenth season episode, “A Ride in the Sun” the Cartwrights are scammed by brother/sister con artists, Tobias and April Horn. As their scam came to a conclusion, not only did they murder the Bank President, but they severely wounded Ben.
The brothers set out with the posse and are determined to bring these siblings to justice. Hoss and Joe lead the posse to a certain point, only to separate off to follow their own leads which go against the facts and logic; ultimately, Joe ends up trailing the fugitives alone through the desert. This story is told from Joe’s POV as he heads into the desert.
Rating: T (9,460 words)
Come Hell or High Water (by pbeaking)
Summary: This story highlights what happens when you have a friendly game between three brothers, two not so bright criminals, a heaping amount of missing chicken, and a desire to use word association to your best advantage.
Rating: K+ WC 11,800
Hitting the Barn Door (by Krystyna)
Summary: A hot day and a lot of frayed tempers so Adam suggests going into town for a cool beer… only to be challenged to a duel
Rated: K (3,040 words)
The Final Goodbye (by JudyW)
Summary: Just my feelings on how Adam may have come back to the Ponderosa. (Warning: character death)
Rated: K (3,670 words)
The Final Goodbye series, links to all the stories within the series included.
The Curse of the Faceless Fiend (by ChristyG)
Summary: Convinced the Ponderosa is haunted, Little Joe, Hoss, and Hop Sing join forces to resist the ancient evil, despite Adam’s protestations.
Rating: K+ (3,985 words)
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)
Wells and Wishes (by bahj)
Summary: Little Joe has a high price to pay for a very expensive wish.
Rated: Family Friendly / Word count: 1025
Stubborn (by Sibylle)
Summary: WHIB/WHB to “The Ride” Ben remembers his first argument with a three-year-old Adam.
Rated: K WC 650
Bunnies, Bulls, and Brothers (by ChristyG)
Summary: Hoss tells it like it is.
Rating: K (10,353 words)
Veroon (by Krystyna)
Summary: A brief stop over in a small town turns out far longer than the Cartwright brothers thought when they meet Veronica Sadler and find themselves in the middle of a murder mystery in town without law.
Rated: T (25,300 words)
The Mark of Despondency (by ChristyG)
Summary: Is Adam suicidal? And can his brothers step in to save his life?
Rating K+ (4,290 words)
Homewards (by faust)
After so many years, Adam is coming home.
540 words, rated T
One Golden Summer (by bahj)
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Hoss has to deal with changes, both at home and within himself. In the midst of his confusion a young girl enters his life. She gives Hoss a new perspective and together they share “One Golden Summer”.
Rated: Family Friendly / Word count: 20,000
One Long Night (by Tauna Petit-Strawn)
Summary: Short shots involving Ben and Joan’s daughter, Faith, with various members of the family.
Rated K (5,000 words)
Forget Me Not Series, links to all the stories within the series are included.
The Stagecoach Robbery (by Sibylle)
Summary: Adam wonders what his brothers are doing downstairs in the big room ….
Rated: K+ (595 words)
Adam Vignette Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
