A Dream Come True (by AC1830)
Summary: A child’s innocent question leads to memories for Ben and Adam, and a special moment with Adam’s young son.
Rating: K, Word Count: 2891
Dear Son, My Son (by BettyHT)
Summary: Joe gets himself in a bit of trouble involving a romance and a jealous husband, but Adam is implicated in it too. The entire story is told by messages mostly between the family and Adam. Some reading between the lines is necessary because these are men communicating in writing so not all will be said directly.
Rating: T Word count: 2,856
Is It Love (by Missjudy)
Summary: After a period of adjustment with Adam’s return from school, life has settled nicely for the Cartwrights … until a new storm cloud seems to be threatening Hoss’ usually good mood and ability to work.
Rating: G
Word Count: 12553
The Fifth Sunup (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: To fall meant capture. Capture meant death. And I wasn’t ready to die; not yet, not when my life had barely begun. Joe’s thoughts as he flees from the Lassiters in Five Sundowns to Sunup.
Rating: K
Word Count: 563
Part of the Five Sundowns to Sunup Series, links included within.
Choices and Risks (by BettyHT)
Summary: Seeing injustice, Adam has to act, but his actions and the consequences from them pull his family into that quest too. In the end, all of them make choices knowing the risks involved.
Rating: T Word count: 14,366
Scars that Shatter Trust (by HarpistforHim)
Summary: Certain hurts never heal and some scars never truly fade. Adam is aware of this now, however, simply being aware doesn’t make moving forward any easier. Even a seemingly normal trip home with his brother blisters the scars that he thought were healing. A WHN for The Crucible.
Word Count: 1,949 Rating: G
Part of the Scars Series, links to all stories included within.
Sally Mars, M.D. (by millieshepherd)
Summary: Little Joe meets a lady doctor who tends to an injured Adam.
Rating: K
Word Count: 3,441
The Children Shall Lead (by BettyHT)
Summary: This is a prequel about how Ben found the spot for the Ponderosa, but it is told as a story about Adam and Hoss and how they met Young Wolf. There is also some insight into how Adam developed into the man he became.
Rating: PG Word count: 4057
The Town Hero (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: A grateful Virginia City wants to both reward and exploit Little Joe’s valiant defense of the town, but Adam fears his young brother may be unable to handle his sudden newfound fame. Written for BoNaNo 2021. Rating: K+ Word count: 13, 175
Mrs. Little Joe – Romancing the Ponderosa Book 1 (by millieshepherd)
Summary: When Little Joe finds a badly injured stranger on the Ponderosa, the Cartwrights’ lives are nearly turned upside down.
Rating: T Word Count: 21,027
Part of the Romancing the Ponderosa Series, links to stories included within.
For the Love of Pete (by bahj)
Summary: Little Joe is ready to do anything to help the struggling widow of his childhood friend.
-Tissue Warning- This story deals with loss (NO main character deaths)
Rating: PG Word Count: 7875
Song of the Bells (by SJR Cartwright)
Summary: Practice makes perfect when it matters the most.
Written for day 21 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2049
Hair of the Dog (by Patina)
Summary: Ben pays for the night before, much of which he can’t remember.
Written for day 24 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1400
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (by fanofoldtvshows)
Summary: Joe reads to his nieces and nephews on Christmas Eve.
Written for day 23 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1070
The Christmas Letter (by mumu74)
Summary: The legacy of Ben Cartwright.
Written for day 22 of the 2021 Advent Calendar.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1057
