Posted in Family Humor

Moby Duck (by bahj)

Summary: Hoss’s plans end up backfiring when he plots revenge against a “foul” adversary

Rated: Family Friendly / Word count: 4900

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Posted in Drama Family Hurt/Comfort

For the Love of a Brother (by Tauna Petit-Strawn)

Summary:  Ben is shocked when he returns home to find two of his sons fighting for their lives. All three sons really should be in the character choice spot. I stink at summaries. Please read anyway. WARNING; MAJOR character death.

Rating T (10, 960 words)

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Posted in Drama Family Prequel What Happened Next/Later

A Warm Place in Your Heart (by Camera Chic)

Summary: The family starts to heal after the loss of Marie, as Adam strives to be strong for his family.

Rating:  G  (1,310 words)

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Prequel Short Stories

Grazed (by Jayne)

Summary:  When Adam finds a slightly injured Joe, they share a strangely special moment.  A Young Cartwright short story.  

Rated: K+  WC  767

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright What Happened Instead

Forever #2 – I Would Do Anything For Love (by Rider)

Summary:  As the birth of Alice and Joe’s first child approaches, things take a turn for the worst.  Part II in “Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cartwright” Forever WHI series.  

Rated: K+ (2,230 words)

Forever Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama

The Sum of All Sadness (by MissJudy)

Summary:  Ben is trying to sleep after laying his son to rest and is visited by memories of a life well lived. In another room, Joe is struggling with similar thoughts as he tries to quiet his mind to sleep. And in a place far removed, Adam receives the news that sends his heart reeling. This is a story about Hoss’s passing, but it is not about death. It’s about a family coming to terms with loss while rejoicing in the man they knew. and figuring out how best to honor the life that was lost.  

Rated: K+  WC  9000

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Posted in Ben / Adam Prequel Short Stories

Wats-Wats (by faust)

A young widower, a small child, and a wonderful gift. 840 words, rated K

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Missing Scene What Happened Before What Happened Next/Later

A Good Day for a Hanging (by Krystyna)

Summary: This is a story that relates events prior to the episode The Avenger, and explains how and why Adam and Ben were arrested and sentenced to hang.

Rated: K+ (53,215 words)

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Posted in Action/Adventure Alternate Universe Drama

Captain Cartwright # 7 – A New Command (by Krystyna)

Summary: Adam suffers the results of his adventures in the South China Seas but finds his hearts desire.

Rated: T (282,710 words)

Captain Cartwright Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama Hoss Cartwright

One Last Goodbye (by slaine89)

Summary:  A look into the last few moments of Hoss Cartwright’s life. My tribute to both the character and the actor that played him.  Rated: K+ (1,170 words)

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Posted in Family Humor Prequel

Scrumptious (by bahj)

Summary: A little tale about helping a friend in need and making wishes . . .

Rated: Family Friendly / Word count: 1108

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Shatter Bond (by Meg)

Summary:  Joe jeopardizes his relationship with his sister by dating her teacher. Will she ever be able to forgive him? Will he ever be able to gain her trust back?

Ages: Amelia 13; Joe 20; Hoss 25; Adam 31  Rated: K+  (6,060 words)

Amelia Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Chaps and Spurs Joe Cartwright Writing Challenges

Thank You For Loving Me (by rosecartwright)

Summary:  Joe goes to visit his Pa and brothers one summers day leaving his wife and child alone for the day. What will the Cartwright’s do when one of their own is injured and one is missing? Will Joe do whatever it takes to get his wife back or will he listen to Pa and have the sheriff help? What will they do when things start to go for the worse?  

Rated: K (11,190 words)

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Posted in Drama Non-Bonanza

The Landlord (by faust)

There are lots of things that could possibly go wrong in a nativity play, but the reverend certainly hadn’t expected that.

2,000 words, rated K

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

Second Chances (by Susan G)

Summary:  A WHN for the episode, Second Chance.

Rating:  T   (14,400 words)

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