Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Writing Challenges

A Father’s Justified Instincts (by No1butJoe)

Summary: Birthday present for devonshire. Originally posted on Bonanza World.

He was just going to retrieve the mail. What he found instead was a whole lot of trouble.  

Rated: K (2,055 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

Pins and Needles (by Patina)

Summary: Written for an SJS/JPM lover’s birthday. Going to town to get the buggy fixed and to get the mail was easy. Getting home was far more difficult.

Rating: K+  Word Count=4189

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Posted in Drama

My Father’s Heartbeat (by Cheaux)

Summary:  After a cattle drive Joe receives a heartbreaking telegram from the Ponderosa…

Rated:  T  —  WC  6800

Part of the My Father’s Heartbeat Series, links to stories included within

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

The Hunch (by Dodo)

SJS for Devonshire:  Sometimes a father’s intuition is worth its weight in gold.

Rated: K+  Word Count:  4632

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

Random Acts (by EPM)

Summary:    SJS for Devonshire: When I was asked to participate in this special project, I hadn’t written any Bonanza since 2007 except for finishing a piece when Mr. Roberts died. I hope she and others enjoy this story.

Rating:  T  (4,000 words)

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Not a Day Goes By (by Arrenall)

Summary:  When the unthinkable happens, those left behind must find a way to get on with life.

Rating:    T  (4,433 words)

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Posted in Crossover Drama Humor Romance Writing Challenges

A Stitch in Time (by sandspur)

Summary:  Joe lies dying of injuries 19th century medicine could never cure while Adam, given a cryptic clue from an ancient fraternal feud, searches for help 100+ years in the future.

Rating:  T  (31,050 words)

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

Read This Story Because Joe Suffers a Lot (by lminzer)

Summary:  SJS for Devonshire: Poor Joe suffers greatly at the hands of cruel kidnappers, all to satisfy the twisted desires of a demented person. Will his pa save him in time to get a JPM before dinner?  

Rated: T  WC 5300

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Posted in Drama Humor

The Flatpack! (by VickiC.)

Summary:  A tongue in cheek story of what our favorite family might make of a modern-day purchase.  Inspired by a fun day spent assembling flatpack furniture.  We imagined what the boys would have made of the less than explicit instructions.
Rating:  G  (3,150 words)

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Prequel

Friends and Strangers (by Camera Chic)

Summary: Little Joe decides to find an old friend of Ben’s, and along the way learns about growing up and responsibility. .

Rating: PG-13 for mild language, strong language, violence  (28,670 words)

At the Hands of Strangers Series

At the Hands of Strangers
Friends and Strangers

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Posted in Drama Post Timeline

The Luckiest (by alyssajoy64)

Summary: A grieving Adam finds comfort from an unexpected source. A companion to Lucky.

Rated: K+ 2500

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

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Posted in Romance

Lucky (by alyssajoy64)

Summary:   The one who steals the heart of Adam Cartwright is a lucky girl indeed. You do not need to have read “The Luckiest”, this story stands by itself.

Rated: K+  WC  1600

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

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Post Timeline

The Old Man and the Cowboy (by Hooded Crow)

Summary:  This was written as a tribute and a kind of obituary for Pernell Roberts after I learned about his death in January 2010. Maybe, if you read it now, you’ll spare a thought for the anniversary coming up this January 24. He was one great man who gave us so much.

Rated: K (1,410 words)

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Posted in MA-Rated / R-Rated Romance

Calamity in the Bathhouse (by pjb)

Summary:  Remember the season 5 episode, “Calamity Over the Comstock”? Turns out, there was more going on than most of us knew about. Pull up a chair and let Miss Calamity Jane Canary tell you all about it. . . .  

Rated: MA  WC  6200

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Posted in Drama MA-Rated / R-Rated Writing Challenges

Valentine’s Day Journal (by Storm)

Summary:   This story was written in response to the Valentines Day challenge I hope you all enjoy it.

Rated:  MA  WC 4700

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