A Thawing Heart (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: An old cowpoke went riding out one bright and snow-filled day, and found something he didn’t know he was missing.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1,115
First Christmas in Boston, 1848 (by Indiana)
Summary: Adam’s spending his first Christmas away from his family.
Rating: G
Word Count: 565
The Last Gift of Christmas (by JC)
Summary: Ben gets some advice from an old friend, reminding him once more that not every gift is neatly wrapped and under the tree.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,325
Jacob’s Ladder Series, links to all stories included within.
Christmas Decorations (by Sibylle)
Summary: Decorating for the holidays doesn’t always go smoothly. A lighthearted story about Christmas preparations.
Rating: K+
Word Count: 1335 words
Good Intentions and Unplanned Consequences (by Cheaux)
Summary: As with all intentions — some good, some not so good — there are always consquences.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,225
Reflections (by Cheaux)
Summary: With great deliberation, Ben takes time to update his journal.
Rating: G
Word Count: 940
A Christmas Miracle (by Sierra Girl)
Summary: On a crisp, white Christmas Day, ten-year old Little Joe startles his pa and brothers when he asks too many questions and loses his faith in miracles. It takes the help of some unlikely friends to help him believe again.
Rated: K+
Word Count: 5,007
Christmas Child (by AC1830)
Summary: Adam ponders the blessing of family at the end of a joyful Christmas.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,060
The Tipping Point (by Patina)
Summary: It’s looking more and more like lumps of coal are likely gifts this year.
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,070
The Secret Santas (by Lizabeth)
Summary: The Cartwrights’ Secret Santa tradition origin and evolution, as told from each son’s perspective.
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,150
The Ghost of Christmas (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: Lost, both literally and in the wanderings of his fevered mind, Little Joe encounters a ghostly presence (or is it?) and fears he’s in for a visitation like that of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Rating: G
Word Count: 3,800
A Splendid Laugh (by AC1830)
Summary: A casual comment inspires a memory from Adam’s past.
Rating: T (1,400 words)
The Christmas Tree Surprise (by wx4rmk)
Summary: Ben sets out to surprise his sons at Christmas. However, when things take a turn for the worst, Ben does something he has failed to do in a long time.
Rating: G
Word Count: 1,000
A Debt of Kindness (by Questfan)
Summary: Some debts cannot be repaid; they must be paid forward to others. A tough day for Joe leads to revelations for both Ben and Adam.
Rating: G
Word Count: 2,340
Second Sunday (by sklamb)
Summary: Shortly before Christmas, Candy seeks someone out for a serious talk.
Rating: G
Word Count: 965