Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

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.

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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)

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Posted in Drama MA-Rated / R-Rated Missing Scene

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.

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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)

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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)

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Posted in Adam / Joe Prequel

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)

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Posted in Humor

Cabin Fever (by Barbara)

Summary:  The Cartwright’s creativity shines when they find themselves stuck at home

Rated:   T (3,085 words)

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Posted in Drama

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)

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Posted in Drama

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)

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Posted in Humor

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)

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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)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama

The Spell (by Barbara)

Summary:  Adam gets more than he bargained for when an ominous hunch comes true.

Rated:  T (8,070 words)

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Posted in Drama Missing Scene Short Stories

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)

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Posted in Drama Humor

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)

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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.

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