Caught in a Storm (by JC)
Joe’s plans for a romantic rendezvous go awry when Mother Nature intervenes, but that’s not the worst of it…
Rating: T Word Count: 745
Dreams #1 – Chasing Dreams (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: Inspired by a Pinecone Challenge. A conversation between two brothers. One we were never privy to hear.
Rating: G (955 words)
Part of the Dreams series, links included within.
The Thousandth-and-First Time (by Patina)
Summary: Joe, poker, and Adam’s guitar. What could go wrong?
Rating: G Word count: 2,731
The Ones Who Left (by Tavia42)
Summary: After two years away from the Ponderosa, Candy finds work at a traveling carnival, only to encounter the familiar face of a man he’s never met. Set between Seasons 13 and 14.
Rating: G Word Count: 8,785
Crosses to Bear (by MelissaR1992)
Summary: Candy encounters an old friend from his army days, who turns out to be a wanted man on the run. Written for the 2026 Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament.
Rating: T Word Count: 9,149
A Horse Called Howdy (by JaneYvanne)
Summary: In the season 14 episode “Riot!”, Griff King, a young man imprisoned for attacking his abusive stepfather, protected both Ben and Candy during a hostage situation, and helped prevent a prison break. Afterward, he was paroled into Ben’s custody. In this prequel, Griff remembers life with his stepfather. Dialogue in the beginning is taken from the episode “New Man.”
Rating: T Word Count: 4,306
Custard-Filled Doughnuts (by DJK)
Summary: Hop Sing’s custard-filled doughnuts were prized by all whenever he made them. Ben Cartwright’s sons did not feel the need to play fair when it came to obtaining such culinary delights, and the thief simply stole them.
Rating: T Word Count: 7,023
What a Fool Believes (by Wrangler)
Summary: Jennifer Burns was one of Little Joe’s best friends until the lie she told her husband almost got him killed. Beaten almost unrecognizable, Joe must now defend his honor in court. Rating T, WC 39,420
Lauras and Jennifers and Anns, Oh My (by Tavia42)
Summary: Ever notice the frequent repetition of certain names among the women the Cartwrights romance? The boys have noticed, and are having some fun with it.
Rating: G | Word Count: 812 words
One Moment in Time (by Wrangler)
Summary: Little Joe relives what he believes was one moment in time when he was in between life and death and explains what made him come back. Inspired by the episode, “Bushwhacked!”. Rating T, WC 10,002
Fervently Do We Pray – Book 4 of A HOUSE UNITED series (by pulitzer2016)
Summary: 1863 has arrived, and the Cartwrights face a hard winter. Their faith in God and each other is tested as both Ben and Josie face life-threatening situations and Adam must trust his instincts – and the local Paiute tribe – to save them. And in the end, they will all have to trust one another to endure a visit from some surprise visitors.
Rating: T (39,200 words)
One Way Or Another (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: “He’s just one kid against the whole town….” Sheriff Gains’ words echoed in my mind and my guts twisted as I scrambled up onto the roof of the livery stable. A missing scene from the episode The Gamble.
Rating: K+
Word Count: 891
A Private Lesson (by JC)
Summary: Lotta Crabtree’s arrival in Virginia City seemed to spell trouble for the Cartwrights, or was it the beginning of a beautiful friendship? (WHN after “A Rose for Lotta”)
Rating: PG Word Count: 630
Truth and Rain (by JaneYvanne)
Summary: Jamie barely knows his eldest brother, so he writes a letter to Adam to tell him about himself. Based on “A Matter of Faith”, with a bit of pre-canon background.
Rating: PG Word Count: 1901
Figures from the Past (by Tavia42)
Old friends and enemies from Joe’s past return to up-end the Cartwrights’ lives. One wants to marry Joe, while others want to kill him. With Ben away, the Cartwright sons – with a little help – will have to figure out who is targeting Joe, and how to keep the culprit from finishing the job. Part of my continuing Lady in the House AU series.
Rating: PG | Word Count: 44,082
