joe, adam, hoss, ben
Posted in Family Short Stories

Cartwright Confessions (by AC1830)

Summary: Four vignettes in which the each Cartwright decides to share a hidden truth with the others.

Rating – K, WC – 823 

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Posted in Drama Hoss / Joe Short Stories What Happened Next/Later

Someday We’ll Be Together (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: Hoss and Little Joe go fishing…or do they?

Rating: T

Word Count: 988

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adam, ben
Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama Romance

Cheryl (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY:  A romance that starts out rocky for Adam and Monica.  Soon though those issues are resolved, but events take the romance in an entirely unexpected direction.

Rating = T  Word count = 15262

It’s a Bad Day, or Not Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Drama Hoss / Joe Humor Romance

A Gal Named Sal #1 (by Hart4Ben)

Summary: Hoss and Joe hire a new ranch hand while on a trip to purchase horses. Aware of the potential for problems with their father, they could not have imagined the stir the new hand would make.

Rating: T WC: 13926

A Gal Named Sal Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Alternate Universe Humor

Studio Executives #6 – On the Other Hand (by pjb)

Summary: The studio executives find themselves caught between the series regulars, who want some fresh new story lines, and the fans, who want . . . well, you’ll see.

Rating: PG
Word count: 2,650

Studio Executives Series, links to all the stories included within.

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Posted in Action/Adventure Brothers Writing Challenges

Stagecoach (by VCLS)

Summary: A call for help and a stagecoach ride into trouble, brings danger for the Cartwright brothers.

Rated: T WC 17,185

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright

Dime Novel Question (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY:  Little Joe finishes a dime novel, and in his enthusiasm to share it with his family, he stirs a philosophical discussion and reflection on a deep moral issue.

Rating:  T  Word Count:  1086

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Posted in Family Prequel

The Power of the Lake (by AC1830)

Summary: Whether it’s for a crisis, a romance, or good old family fun, the Cartwrights are drawn to Lake Tahoe. 

Rating – K, WC – 1603

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Preserving Their Legacy
Posted in Sourdough Starter

BTR Sourdough Starters #14 – June 2019 (by BZTrailriders)

Summary: Rodeo Roundup – The theme this month revolves around a roundup, cattle drive, or rodeo. Use “Mustang Sally”, “Cotton-eyed Joe” for your OC inspiration.

Rating: G, Word Count: 2159

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Posted in Action/Adventure Adam Cartwright Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort Romance

It’s a Bad Day, Or Not (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY:  Adam has had some difficulties with women, and it doesn’t seem to stop.  When there are more incidents, he’s ready to give up on romance, but sometimes the darkest days can turn out to have unintended consequences that a man can learn to appreciate.  Added the second Adam and Monica story, Not Always, to this one.   Adam makes some serious mistakes in trying to extricate himself from trouble until he turns to his family for help.

Rating = T  Word count = 22,989

It’s a Bad Day, or Not Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Hoss / Joe Prequel Short Stories

Jeremiah (by Hart4Ben)

Summary: Hoss has an unusual gift for Little Joe. A prequel challenge piece.

Rating: K WC: 510

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Posted in Drama Family Prequel Short Stories What Happened Next/Later

Reputation (by Patina)

Summary: A What-Happened-In-Between for the Julia Bulette Story. Some wounds never heal.

Rating: T (935 words)

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Posted in Action/Adventure Brothers Drama

The Cave (by BettyHT)

SUMMARY:  Caught in an ambush, three brothers have a chance to show what’s in their hearts and take on different roles than the usual.  The outlaws aren’t going to be easily defeated and rescue isn’t as near as they hoped.

Rating:  T  Word count = 6282

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ben, jamie, joe, hoss
Posted in Hurt/Comfort Jamie Hunter Cartwright

The Cartwright Vigil (by AC1830)

Summary – Jamie learns first- hand about a special trait of the Cartwrights.

Rating – K, Word Count – 1270

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Posted in Drama Family

A Moment in Time (by JulieS)

Summary: Ben’s life is in danger and so the boys devise a plan to get him out off the ranch without him knowing the real reason why. The task falls upon Hoss and Candy, who both realise that it’s going to be hard to keep Ben safe and in the dark.

Rating: PG

Word Count: 6,711

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