As Ye Sow, or Minor Adjustments (by Pat D in PA)
Summary: In this AU tale of the Cartwrights of the Ponderosa, evidence from a very painful part of Adam’s past turns up to forever change his present and that of his family.
Rating: T Mature language and themes are present throughout this story. (122,275 words)
Justice Served (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: What was the real reason behind Adam leaving the Ponderosa? He claimed Justice.
Rating: Teens, due to western-themed violence. (29,265 Words)
The Loft – #2 (by Pat D in PA)
SUMMARY: In the second of three short stories, a frustrated father, an ornery, half-grown son, and a small(ish) sentinel guarding his elder brother’s privacy as he licks his wounds all need the Cartwright barn’s hayloft to work its magic.
RATING: T – for mature language (5,777 words)
The Marshal (by BettyHT)
Summary: Adam is home for a short visit and goes with Joe, Jamie, and Candy on what is supposed to be a short hunting trip. Things get complicated when Joe goes to a nearby town to replenish their supplies. The four men learn important things about each other as a result. Originally a Man In Black challenge but completed for the Better Late Than Never Challenge.
Rating: T Word count: 4,183
The Christmas Secret (by Harpistforhim)
Summary: A young Little Joe wants to know which of his brothers will be getting him a special gift for Christmas, but Adam isn’t in the mood for spilling secrets. A short holiday story set during the early years of the Ponderosa.
Rating: G Word Count: 739
Hypothermia (by LillianMontane)
Summary: Adam and Little Joe rely on each other to survive.
Rating: T Word Count: 3,758
Melancholy Rain (By JC)
Summary: Rainy day reflections from Hoss Cartwright in the aftermath of a tragedy.
Rating: T Word Count: 644
Every Purpose Under Heaven #4 – All Our Yesterdays (by Wrangler)
Summary: In the long-awaited conclusion of the Every Purpose Under Heaven series, the family helps Joe as he seeks closure. Along the way he is forced to deal with a friend’s struggle, a gunfight, an injury and an unplanned pregnancy.
Rating: PG (36,630 words)
Links to stories within the series are included within.
The Dilemma (by bonanzagirl)
Summary: Something terrible happens to Joe’s girl
Rating: PG Word count: 7100
The Loft #1 (by Pat D in PA)
Summary: In this first of three short stories, we are able to see the healing properties that can be present in a simple hayloft. In this first story, a deeply disappointed youngest Cartwright brother learns that even a bossy boots big brother can somehow know just the right things to say… and not to say.
Rating: K/G (1,711 words)
Collecting Pinecones (by DJK)
This is a collection of short vignettes meant to be enjoyed like chocolates from a box. Each vignette was inspired by a prompt in the form of a quote from literature. The quote and its source are used to title each vignette. Acknowledgement is given to the authors that provided inspiration and to JC for choosing the quotes for the 2024 Pinecone Challenges. Characters, topics, and genres are varied, and all questions are not answered.
Rating: T warnings: mentions of corporal punishment, adult topics word count: 11,416
A Wise Man Said (by JC)
Summary: Insightful observations from the Journal of Hop Sing Rating: G WC: 445
Our Blood (by Wrangler)
Summary: After his father is shot, Joe fights to keep him alive while hiding a deadly secret
Rating: T, WC 28,900
Encore (by JC)
Summary: On a trip to San Francisco, Ben has a choice to make when the fire from an old flame is rekindled.
Rating: T Word Count: 623
The Covered Wagon (by bonanzagirl)
Summary: Joe and Adam make an unexpected discovery on a hunting trip
Rating: M Word Count: 16200