Dear Santa, 1861 (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: Little Joe writes his annual letter to Santa Claus and sneaks downstairs to deliver it secretly, but someone is already down there to catch him in this most private act of the Christmas season.
Rated: K WC 2600
Dear Santa Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Life is Sweet (by Claire)
Summary: It was just a simple trip… before it all started to go wrong. All Adam and Joe had to do was escort Abigail Jones home to Virginia City. And then disaster struck. Life is never simple, but it can be very sweet.
Rated: K+ (11,345 words)
A Christmas Without Her (by mumu74)
Summary: Ben and his sons have a hard time to live;…
Rated: K+ 1200
Emergence From The Shadow (by Dodo)
Summary: A Missing Scene from Season 11’s A Darker Shadow
Rated: K+ Word Count: 7403
The Birthday Gift (by pony)
Summary: It’s Hoss’ birthday, and afterwards, he reveals his true nature to his family.
Rating: K (1,520 words)
Christmas After Marie (by pjb)
Summary: Even in the midst of grief, Christmas is still a time for miracles.
Rated: K WC 13,600
Shield (by lminzer)
Summary: A story from Hoss’ point of view. Joe has always counted on his big brother Hoss to get him out of trouble, but soon the time comes when Hoss can’t save him.
Rated: K+ WC 9500
Inside the Mine (by mamse5)
Summary: The sequel to “A Man Alone”
Rated: K WC 10,000
A Man Alone series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Thanks, Brother! (by mamse5)
Summary: A little addition to the episode: “Honor of Cochise” We all know how Pa, Joe & Hoss feel about Adam being wounded, but what is Adam thinking after he’s shot?
This short story gives you a feel for Adam’s perspective: “Somehow, only God knows how, the kid manages to lift me. I’m not as big as my brother Hoss, but I’m no lightweight either. Yet Joe gets me up into his arms, and as he starts to run back towards camp, he even manages to get off a shot or two. The Indians answer with shots of their own, but still my brother runs.”
Rated: K WC 5800
Christmas Memories (by mamse5)
Summary: Joe attempts to handle the Christmas traditions while his family recovers from influenza. But there’s another winter storm on the way. Will he make it home safe?
Rated: K WC 5500
A Man Alone (by mamse5)
Summary: Ben returns from a business trip to find his life has changed.
Rated: K WC 15,300
A Man Alone series, links to all the stories within the series included.
Schöne Bescherung (by Adam4Ever)
Summary: Um nicht zu viel vor weg zu nehmen, es geht um die vorweihnachtliche Zeit auf der Ponderosa. 😉
Rated: K+ (2,575 words)
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You (by Claire)
Summary: Someone is watching Joe from the shadows… someone who loves him and who can never let him go. Because love lasts forever.
Rated: K+ (3,220 words)
The Never Ending Song (by the Giggly Sisters)
Summary: As Adam entertains the Cartwrights with his singing, Joe is consumed with jealousy and a long-hidden secret is finally revealed.
Rated: K+ WC 1700
The Magic Of Christmas (by Storm)
Summary: Here is my Christmas story I hope you like it.
Rated: K+ 1800
