Posted in Drama

The Light Inside (by AC1830)

Summary: On Christmas Eve Hoss guides a new friend from darkness into light.

Rating – K, Word Count – 1566

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Posted in Drama Prequel

The Lady with Yellow Hair (by McFair_58)

Summary: Each year at Christmas a beautiful lady graces the Cartwright’s Ponderosa ranch house. From her post high atop their tree the little angel with cornflower yellow hair watches them. A smile lights her face for she knows that, without her, Ben Cartwright’s life would have been very different…

Word count: 7489
Rated: G

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Christmas Story (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY: Follows The Haunting and Broken with the same OCs. This is, as the title suggests though, a lighter story set on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day focusing mostly on Adam and his wife, Savannah, and children, Owen and Eva, although Adam’s father and brothers play roles in the drama as well.

Rating: PG Word count = 4496

The Haunting Series, links to stories in this series included.

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Posted in Action/Adventure Alternate Universe Drama

When Opportunity Knocks (by JulieS)

Summary: Joe is offered the chance to buy a hotel in Virginia City.  As he sets about raising the finance he needs to buy it, he discovers that he isn’t the only one answering opportunity’s knock. 

Rated: PG     6,300 words

The Way Things Are Series, links to all stories of this series included.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Humor

Studio Executives #4 – A Ponderosa Christmas . . . Or Maybe Not (by pjb)

Summary: Have you ever wondered why we didn’t see more Cartwright Christmas episodes? Turns out, it wasn’t an oversight. . . .

Rating: PG

Word count: 1,500

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Posted in Prequel

A Christmas Wish (by puppycuddles)

Summary:  Each member of the family is important. The absence of just one or two is greatly felt, especially during the Christmas season. Ben reflects on the changes the year has brought while someone else makes a special request. A prequel story.

Rating: G

Word count: 1,253 words

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

The Adventures of Adam and Tanner (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY: After years in the east, Adam gets a notice that he has a son. The circumstances of his son’s upbringing to that point lead to some difficult situations but some rewarding ones too. Certainly his life becomes more interesting. Published on some sites as two separate stories: Savage Son, and Learning.

Rating: T Word Count: 20,836

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Posted in Drama

A Piece of the Puzzle (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY: This story is a sequel to Almost Lost Two. In this one, someone who wants to destroy Ben Cartwright decides to take advantage of Adam believing that his recent past makes him the weak link in the Cartwrights.

Rating = T Word count = 19,687

Almost Lost Two Series, links to all stories of this series included.

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Posted in Humor Prequel

Pie For Pa (by Hart4Ben)

Summary: While Hop Sing is away for a few days, Little Joe persuades Hoss to help with a surprise for their father and Adam.

Rating: K Word Count: 3695

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Posted in What Happened Instead

Freedom’s Just Another Word (by AC1830)

Summary: A WHI for A House Divided. “Father against son, brother against brother. A house divided against itself cannot not stand.” What if Adam did leave in order to keep peace in the family?  This is a journey of healing for the Cartwright family and some newfound friends.

Rating = T, Word Count = 14415

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Posted in Drama

Dire Straits (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY: One son is in terrible trouble, but Ben doesn’t know which one. One by one, they come home until there is only one missing.

Rating: PG Word Count: 2443

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Home is the Sailor #6 – Kismet (by Krystyna)

Summary:  Emancipation for Women and the Vote become a big issue when Peggy Dayton visits the Ponderosa. The result of her visit has long lasting repercussions in Virgina City and the Cartwright families. 
Rating: PG 220,190 words
Home is the Sailor Series, links to all stories included within

Rating:  T   WC:  219,977

Home is the Sailor Series, links to all stories of this series included.

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort What Happened Next/Later

The Healing (by Missjudy)

Summary: Adam’s unexpected illness; an unexpected visitor, and Ben’s unexpected reaction to a developing situation leaves the Cartwright home in upheaval. Can the information this stranger holds, bring healing to old and new wounds? 

Rating: G    Word Count: 25743

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Humor Prequel

A True Cartwright (by freyakendra)

Summary:  The Ponderosa sets the stage for a kangaroo court that puts Ben on trial and puts a pubescent Joe through a whole lot of trouble.

Rated:  T Word Count: 14,000

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Posted in Alternate Universe MA-Rated / R-Rated Romance

Aníron (by Arien)

Summary:   Adam was reading; his wife had other ideas.

Rated:  MA (Warning:  Erotic, adult sexual situation.)

Word Count:  2189

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