Wandering Stars (by debpet)
Summary: Adam’s friend, the actor Edwin Booth, visits the the Ponderosa seeking escape from scandal, and his visit provides a catalyst for Adam to make a decision about his own future.
Rated: K+ WC 16,000
Taking Leave (by DBird)
Summary: Adam’s decision to leave the Ponderosa is interrupted when the Cartwright brothers are forced to embark on a grim journey. Thanks to Jo for the encouragement.
Rated: K+ (19,205 words)
The Desert (by DBird)
Summary: WHN for “The Crucible”. Joe learns that finding Adam in the desert is easier than saving him.
Rated: K+ (9,085 word)
The Last Time I was Dying (by DBird)
Summary: The Cartwrights must turn to each other after being caught in a disastrous avalanche.
Rated: K+ (4,815 words)
The Shooting (by Terri)
Summary: A hot day in Virginia City is turned into a battlefield.
Rated: K+ WC 1600
San Francisco Lady (by debpet)
Summary: Adam finds himself becoming interested in the daughter of a business acquaintance.
Rated: K+ WC 10,200
The Sacrifice (by DBird)
Summary: Cartwright relationships are threatened, when Hoss is suspected of murder and Ben is the sole eyewitness.
Rated K+ (14,845 words)
The Strong One (by DBird)
Summary: Fighting to save his family from a deadly fever, Hoss learns that there are many kinds of strength.
Rated: K+ (5,065 words)
Another Chance (by southplains)
Summary: A What Happened Instead for the episode “Second Chance.”
Rating: K+ (21,880 Words)
Fools Rush In (by Donna)
Summary: Two brothers brace themselves for the inevitable…or is it?
Rated T (1,100 words)
Too Soon (by DBird)
Summary: After Ben is gravely injured, will his love for his sons be enough to save him?
Rated: T (4,630 words)
The Founder’s Day Race (by Harper)
Summary: Adam makes a rash bet on the outcome of a race, but when he is unable to ride, Joe and Hoss aren’t about to stand by and let their brother’s rival win. However, their solution is not quite what anyone expected….
Rated: K+ (14,665 words)
Still the Best Story in Town (by southplains)
Summary: Just where did David Dortort get the ideas for his characters in the best television show ever made? Written as an exercise to get the creative juices flowing…
Rated: T WC 4500
Out of The Shadows (by debpet)
Summary: An empty warehouse, a mysterious but vaguely familiar stranger and a blue shirt. Will these things add up to tragedy for Ben Cartwright’s oldest son?
Rated: K+ WC 10,000
The Return Series – 6 – Fallen (by DBird)
Fallen. Summary: The sixth story in the “Return” series. Joe’s relationship with Julia Bulette brings back painful memories for the rest of his family. This story incorporates characters and events from “The Julia Bulette Story”.
Rated: K+ (14,695 words)
The Return Series, links to all the stories within the series included.
