Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

The Barn Dance (by frasrgrl)

Summary:   This was my entry for Round One of the Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament.

It’s a typical barn dance for the Cartwrights.
Rated: K (2,690 words)

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

Adam and Ruth – #2 – The Darker Side of the Moon (by Bonanzaluver)

Summary:  After a month of courting, Adam decides to take that pivotal step which leads them on a new adventure resulting in the wedding of the year taking place on the Ponderosa.

Rated: K+ (20,445 words)

Adam and Ruth Series, links to all the stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Drama What Happened Next/Later

Amen and Amen (by Krystyna)

Summary: So what did happen to Will and Laura and Peggy after the wedding day? Did they ride happily off into the sunset and disappear like many other Cartwright neighbours and friends? If they did it was only after this particular adventure …

Rated: K  (32,505 words)

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Posted in Humor

Joe’s Dilemma (by ChristyG)

Summary:  It’s love at first sight… again.

Rating:  K+ (4,060 words)

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Posted in Humor Short Stories Writing Challenges

The Man in Black (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary:  Why does Adam dress in black almost all of the time? Here’s a possible reason for that…..

 Rated: K (880 words)

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Posted in Drama

The Calling (by Hooded Crow)

Summary:  An old actress touches a very special spot in Adam’s heart.  

Rated: K+ (3,075 words)

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Posted in Alternate Universe Chaps and Spurs Drama Family Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? or The Art of Love and War (by faust)

Adam embarks on an adventure his family had not expected him to — although maybe they should have. And now they all have to watch helplessly as their once peaceful world shatters around them. Part of the series, but can definitely read as a stand-alone.

74,600 words, rated T

The Art-Universe series, links to all the stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Family Humor Writing Challenges

Rumor Has It… (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  What happens when Adam and Joe have time to kill until the stage arrives? 

Rating:  K+    (1,030 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Joe Cartwright

Chasing Time (by freyakendra)

Summary:  Joe is forced to accept that sometimes a man’s fate is out of his hands. But sitting back and waiting for God to do what He would didn’t have to mean giving up hope.

Rated: K+  Word Count: 2,600  

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Posted in Adam / Hoss Drama Spooky / Supernatural Writing Challenges

The Message (by DJK)

Summary:  In London, Adam receives a message from Hoss that will change his view of many things. This story was written in answer to the Michael Landon Birthday Challenge.

Rated: T   Word count: 1444

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Posted in Humor Prequel Writing Challenges

The “Polluter Pays” Principle (by Sibylle)

Summary:  If you would like to know why Adam always wears black you must  look at an incident that seriously affected not only him but the whole family.

Rated: K+  WC  2100

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Posted in Drama Humor

Cartwright Identity Crisis (by ChristyG)

Summary:  Is Adam really facing the prospect of an arranged marriage?

Rating:  K+ (5,270 words)

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Posted in Drama Prequel

Life’s Lessons (by ChristyG)

Summary:  Just how much trouble will they be in, when Pa learns what he did?  Sometimes the end doesn’t justify the means.

Rating:  K  (11,080 words)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Romance What Happened Next/Later

Adam and Ruth – #1 – The Beginning (by Bonanzaluver)

Summary:  This is the first story in what will be my “Adam and Ruth”series based on the episodes “The Savage” and “Truckee Strip”. Some time after they are separated by the Shoshones, Adam decides to go after Ruth and bring her home. What happens next will be the beginning of the long road of their love. Meanwhile, Joe and Amy are fighting for a happy ending of their own.

Rated: K+ (13,290 words)

Adam and Ruth Series, links to all the stories within the series are included.

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama Writing Challenges

Farewell (by BnzaGal)

Summary:  Every Adam’s Girl nightmare… Adam is leaving the Ponderosa.  

Rated: K (1,100 words)

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