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
The Hunch (by Dodo)
SJS for Devonshire: Sometimes a father’s intuition is worth its weight in gold.
Rated: K+ Word Count: 4632
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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
Sleigh Bells Ring (by bahj)
Summary: A Cartwright Christmas comedy told in three part harmony
Rated: Family Friendly / Word count: 4296
Searching for Joseph (by Barbara)
Summary: After a horrible accident, Joe is riddled with guilt and questions his brother’s love for him
Rated: T (5,065 words)