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.
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
Too Stubborn (by Lizk)
Summary: Ben Cartwright’s stubborn eldest son has given him more than a few gray hairs and when Adam insists on going to help a friend with his roundup in spite of the notorious gang rumored to be in the area, Ben has a feeling he’s due to get a few more.
Rating: G (Words: 6,505)
To Kill A Brother (by Dodo)
Summary: A letter sends Joe on a journey he’d never expected to take.
Rated: K+ Word Count: 17168
Upholding the Family Pride (by Patina)
Rating: T
Word Count=3617
Summary: WHN for The Ride
To Wake a Sleeping Beauty (by Patina)
Rating: K
Word Count=5902
Summary: When 16-year old Adam falls asleep at the supper table after a hard week’s work, Little Joe is convinced his brother has been put under a spell by a witch.
The Stagecoach (by iceangelmkx)
Summary: Hoss and his wife Bessie Sue share a little ride together.
*Written for the R-Rated Chaps & Spurs Literacy Challenge*
Warning!: Contains explicit scenes of a sexual nature. Please be advised before reading!
Rated: MA WC 1900
A Man Named Missouri (by Patina)
Rated K
Word Count=2672
Summary: Ben has hired a new hand to help with the branding. Is there more to him than meets the eye?
A Missunderstanding (by Amberfly)
Summary: Little Joe overhears a conversation between his Pa and big brother and misunderstands it completely.
Rating: G Words: 1755
The Art Of Cunning (by Dodo)
Summary: When Joe wants something badly to what lengths would he go?
Rated: K+ Work Count: 1496
A Gift Of Memories (by Storm)
Summary: Here is my story for the March challenge. A trip taken in secret causes an argument between Ben and Adam.
Rated: K+ WC 1700
The Question (by Dodo)
Summary: A question…an answer required. A lighthearted evening’s diversion for the Cartwrights.
Rated: K+ Word Count: 6316
The Scent of Leather (by iceangelmkx)
Summary: Another ordinary night at the saloon turns into more than expected.
*Written for the Chaps and Spurs Literary Challenge*
Rated: T WC 1800
Pride Comes Before A Fall (by JoanS)
Summary: Adam prepares to apply for Harvard. Rating: K+ (37,050 words) Pride Comes Before A Fall Hoss Cartwright flattened his nose against the glass and opened his eyes wide as he surveyed all the wonderful items in the store window. “Hey Joe!” he shouted. “Come and look at all these things!”…
An Ill Wind (by JoanS)
Summary: An ill wind invades the Ponderosa, leaving the Cartwrights unable to take care of themselves while Hop Sing is away. Rating: K (16,900 words) An Ill Wind Ben straightened up to ease his aching back and turned to face Bert. “It seems like the chores around here…