Posted in Writing Challenges

Collecting Pinecones (by DJK)

This is a collection of short vignettes meant to be enjoyed like chocolates from a box.  Each vignette was inspired by a prompt in the form of a quote from literature. The quote and its source are used to title each vignette.  Acknowledgement is given to the authors that provided inspiration and to JC for choosing the quotes for the 2024 Pinecone Challenges.  Characters, topics, and genres are varied, and all questions are not answered. 
Rating: T warnings: mentions of corporal punishment, adult topics word count: 11,416

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Posted in Ben / Joe Drama Hurt/Comfort

Our Blood (by Wrangler)

Summary:  After his father is shot, Joe fights to keep him alive while hiding a deadly secret
Rating:  Teens  28,500 words

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Posted in Action/Adventure Adam / Joe MA-Rated / R-Rated

The Covered Wagon (by bonanzagirl)

Summary: Joe and Adam make an unexpected discovery on a hunting trip

Rating: M    Word Count: 16200

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Posted in Family Writing Challenges

For Real? (by ElayneA)

Summary:  The Cartwright brothers take a Christmas trip?
Rating:  G  1,725 words

Written for the Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Roy Coffee Writing Challenges

Life in a Dimming World (by PSW)

Summary: A continuation of Patina’s Hope in a Dimming World story
Rating:   1,375 words

Written for the Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Writing Challenges

To Add or Not to Add (by ElayneA)

Summary: What to get someone who needs more than the Ponderosa?
Rating:    1,085 words

Written for the Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Writing Challenges

The Telegram (by BettyHT)

Summary:  A long-awaited Christmas present arrives on the Ponderosa
Rating  G

Written for the Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Writing Challenges

Heartaches by the Dozen (by Sklamb)

Summary:  Life hadn’t been going exactly as planned, nor as dreamed.
Rating:  G   1,530 words
Written for the Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Alternate Universe Ben Cartwright Drama Post Timeline Writing Challenges

So, This is Christmas (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Plans aren’t going exactly as Ben expected, and with family and friends not as close as he wanted, life doesn’t look quite so happy.
Rating:  G  2,490 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

An Electrifying Christmas (by Puchi Ann)

Summary:  Christmastime without a Christmas tree threatens Virginia City.
Rating:  G   5,370 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Writing Challenges

Just a Dream, Maybe Not (by ElaineA)

Summary:  A little bit of England visits the Ponderosa
Rating:  G  1,660 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

A Candy Floss Christmas (by mcfair_58)

Summary:  Clementine Hawkins saves the day by preventing an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.
Rating:  G   2,710 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Prequel Writing Challenges

The Stamp Effect (by Cheaux)

Summary: Lesson plans have real-life implications during Miss Jones’ absence.
Rating:  G   3,410 words

Written for the Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Drama Roy Coffee Writing Challenges

Hope in a Dimming World (by Patina)

Summary: Roy Coffee, faced with losing a job he loves, must learn to prepare for the future with Joe Cartwright’s help. References to the episodes “The Stillness Within” and “No Less a Man.”
Rating:  G   2,970 words

Written for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar

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Posted in Joe Cartwright Poetry Writing Challenges

And to All a Good(ish) Night (by PSW)

Summary:  *With thanks and apologies to either Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston Jr (apparently there’s some question…)
Rating:  G  525 words
Written for the Bonanza Brand 2024 Advent Calendar

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