Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Missing Scene

No More Games (by Patina)

Rating: T

Word Count=3617

Summary: WHIB for The Crucible. When Adam realizes he’s in the act of killing Peter Kane, he’s horrified that he’s finally lost control and proved his tormentor right. As he makes his escape, he’s reminded that two men left him in the desert to die, too. Just who is the better man?

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Posted in Humor

From the Horses’ Mouths (by the Giggly Sisters)

Summary:  Ever wonder what the horses themselves think of the goings on at the Ponderosa? Well, read on to find out.

Rated: K+  WC  2000

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Posted in Drama Hoss / Joe What Happened Next/Later

Forgiveness (by pjb)

Summary:  A WHN for “The Gift.” Sometimes, the hardest ones to forgive are ourselves.  

Rated: K  WC  2800

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Posted in Ben / Joe Drama What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Need (by Dodo)

Summary:  A WHN for Firstborn and my submission for the May Literary Challenge.  Relations between Ben and Joe have become tense.

Rated: K+  Word Count:  2284

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Posted in Drama

On My Way (by SallyAnn)

Summary: Joe is having difficulty dealing with his grief over losing love and proving he’s an adult by taking it out on his family. This leads to trouble for him and his entire family. Set after “The Julia Bulette Story.”

Rated:  T (7,230 words)

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Posted in Drama Short Stories Writing Challenges

Proud (by Storm)

Summary:   This is my story for the May challenge. I’m still trying to decide if I like it or not.  

Rated: K+  WC 700

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Posted in Humor Prequel

A New Year, A New Resolution (by Patina)

Rated K

Word Count=4509

Summary: Joe makes a resolution to stay out of trouble. Hoss and Adam are determined to help him break it. How long can Joe last?

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

No Regrets (by mamse5)

Summary: My response to the Challenge. Joe tells a lie to protect Pa, but will Adam let it alone?

Rated: K+  WC  8800

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Posted in Ben / Hoss Drama What Happened Instead Writing Challenges

A Father’s Dilemma (by Dodo)

Summary:    A missing scene from Dark Star.  Ever wondered why Ben was so calm when Joe said he wanted to marry Tirza?  Read on… 

Word Count:  1510  Rated: K+

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Posted in Drama Prequel

A Glimpse into the Future (by Patina)

Rated K+

Word Count=4115

Summary: After telling four year old Little Joe about the balls held during Mardi Gras, Marie dreams of a dance held in the future. How has life turned out for the Cartwrights? Did Adam, Hoss, and Joe turn out to be the men we know?

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama

No Such Thing As a Civil War (by Storm)

Summary:  I have been mulling this story over for some time and now seems like the right time to post it.  What if two brothers left the Ponderosa to fight in the burgeoning war between the States?  

Rated: K+  WC 2200

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Drama

My Favorite Son (by karilyn)

Summary:  In a rare moment of solitude, Ben reflects on the characters of his sons.

Rated K+ (1,180 words)

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright

At the Hands of Strangers (by Camera Chic)

Summary:  A prequel. A revengeful hired hand kidnaps Little Joe, who discovers a new friend in an unlikely place.   

Rated: K+ (13,805)

At the Hands of Strangers Series, links to all the stories within the series included.

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Posted in Ben / Joe What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

Never Too Old (by Dodo)

Summary:  From the Pinecone No 4 challenge this story grew into a WHN for The Truckee Strip.  Some Joe suffering again, but it’s what I like best!

Rated: K+  Word Count:  2272

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Posted in Humor

Musical Chairs (by the Giggly Sisters)

Summary:  A visit from Doc Martin causes Joe to question life on the Ponderosa.

Rated: K+  WC  2000

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