To Lose A Son (by mamse5)
Summary: A missing son, a mysterious note. Where was Joe? Could they find him in time, or would Ben be forced to lose a son…
Rated: K+ WC 5000.
Doing the Right Thing (by HazelMom)
Summary: Word reaches the Ponderosa that Hoss was legally hung, setting off a chain of events that sets the law against justice when it comes down to doing the right thing.
Rating: K+ (11,035 words)
A Missing Scene from ‘Five Into the Wind’ (by Donna)
Summary: What could’ve happened in that cave if a tied-up Joe was left with a guard…. none other than Lori Hayden.
Rated MA (1,200 words)
*Warning* This story is rated for Mature Audiences only…. if you are offended by sexual content, please do not read.
The Storm (by Barbara)
Summary: After yet another ado between Adam and Joe over the Civil War a young woman arrives in town to add fuel to the fire between the brothers. Adam decides to take desperate measures to solve the ongoing troubles.
Rated: T (8,650 words)
Wildfire (by Barbara)
Summary: Adam fights wildfire in more ways than one when he has a chance encounter with an Indian boy while riding home through the desert
Rated: T (9,060 words)
A Degree of Blame (by Barbara)
Summary: After weeks of putting up with Joe’s antics, Adam jumps to conclusions when a disaster occurs on the Ponderosa
Rated: T (5,215 words)
Cabin Fever (by Barbara)
Summary: The Cartwright’s creativity shines when they find themselves stuck at home
Rated: T (3,085 words)
Faith (by Barbara)
Summary: Adam finally meets his wife to be, but before the wedding a tragedy occurs that almost tears the Cartwrights apart for good.
Rated: T (5,885 words)
One Bad Day (by Barbara)
Summary: When it rains it pours for Adam who experiences a run of bad luck
Rated: T (6,100 words)
Puzzled (by Barbara)
Summary: A quiet evening at home with Ben and the boys results in a scolding for Joe, frustration for Adam, aggravation for Ben and satisfaction for Hoss
Rated: T (2,160 words)
Survival (by Barbara)
Summary: Adam learns the hard way to stay on the beaten path when he is the unfortunate victim of foolish child’s play.
Rated: T (6,650 words)
The Spell (by Barbara)
Summary: Adam gets more than he bargained for when an ominous hunch comes true.
Rated: T (8,070 words)
Square Deal Sam… A Missing Scene (by Grimesgirl)
Summary: Drawing the ‘short straw’ without the benefit of the match, Adam finds it left to him to explain Hoss’ ‘strays’ to Hop Sing.
Rating: K (980 words)
A Bucketful of Trouble (by Krystyna)
Summary: Hop Sing decides it’s time to quit! This story may be familiar to forum readers but I hope it will appeal to those newer members of Bonanzaworld who have yet to read it.
Rating: G (1,060 words)
Honesty & Lessons Learned: A Sequel to First Snow (by mamse5)
Summary: Little Joe can’t believe the news about Cochise and decides to find out for himself. But winter is just getting started in the Sierras. Has Joe put himself in harms way again?
Rated: K+ WC 4100
First Snow series, links to all the stories within the series included.













