Posted in Drama Humor Prequel

The Brother Campaign (by JoanS)

Summary:  Little Joe advertises for a new Cartwright when he decides that he doesn’t want to be the youngest brother anymore

Rated: K+ (5,610 words)

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Posted in Drama

Aim True (by southplains)

Summary:  A man doesn’t always hit what he’s aiming for—even when he’s a Cartwright. Sometimes all he can do is hold his breath, squeeze the trigger, and just do the best he can.

Key words: SJS, SAS, jail, posse, running from the law, trail, shot, hurt, Joe gets hurt, Adam gets hurt, Adam is arrested

Rated: T  WC 22,600

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Posted in Drama Romance

Which Brother? (by southplains)

Summary:  Which brother is Adam closest to? It’s a question that seems to keep popping up, and when I saw it come up again on a forum thread on another site, Adam told me it was time to set people straight. He’s ready to talk.

Rated: K+  WC 2000

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Posted in Drama

The Indian Painting (by JoanS)

Summary:  Ever wondered about the Cartwright’s Indian painting and why it moves around so much? This story should answer your questions if you have

Rated: K+ (10,345 words)

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Posted in Drama Humor Prequel

Uncle Samuel (by JoanS)

Summary:  When Ben’s Uncle Samuel visits from back East, things don’t go quite as well as Ben had hoped

Rated: K+ (17,590 words)

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Posted in Brothers Drama Prequel

Waiting for the Stage (by JoanS)

Summary:  When Ben’s stage is delayed, Adam has his hands full trying to keep himself and his brothers out of trouble while they wait for it

Rated: K+ (19,185 words)

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The Wooing of Abigail Jones
Posted in Drama Hoss Cartwright Humor Prequel Romance

A Hoss By Any Other Name (by JoanS)

Summary:  Joe tries to help Hoss to impress a girl, but things become complicated when Adam also gets involved.

Rated: K+  (10,225 words)

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Posted in Drama Humor

The Cost of Being Right (by lminzer)

Summary:  Joe is tossed in jail after a barroom brawl, and he spends the night contemplating the punishment that awaits him once Pa finds out…  

Rated: K+  WC 2300

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Posted in Drama

The Deputy (by lminzer)

Summary:  Joe’s first turn as a deputy isn’t quite what he thought it would be.  

Rated: K+  WC  6600

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Posted in Chaps and Spurs Drama

The Learning Curve (by Dodo)

Summary:   Hoss is at his lowest ebb when he unexpectedly receives wise words of comfort.

Rated: K+  Word Count: 2160

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

When Two Worlds Collide (by JoanS)

Summary:  Joe tries to deal with his feelings after returning home from Alabama.

Rated: T (26,125 words)

Between Two Worlds Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Joe Cartwright

Between Two Worlds (by JoanS)

Summary:  Joe is sold as a slave after it is discovered that his mother was part-coloured.

Rated: T (64,250 words)

Between Two Worlds Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Prequel

To Trust in Love (by JoanS)

Summary:  Joe finds it difficult to accept a new woman in Ben’s life.

Rated: K (16,235 words)

A Special Kind of Love Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Ben / Joe Drama

Generations (by JoanS)

Summary:  Ben is disturbed when Marie’s father arrives in Virginia City wanting to meet his grandson.  

Rated: K (19,580)

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Posted in Drama Family Hurt/Comfort Prequel

Bedside (by JoanS)

Summary:  Adam, Hoss and Ben try to will Little Joe back to consciousness after an accident

Rated: K (3,490 words)

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