Posted in Drama Family Prequel Writing Challenges

Wrapping the Present (by DJK)

Summary: Summary: Pa volunteers Adam when the pastor needs someone to bring his Christmas vision to life. The result: two rebellious sons in need of some brotherly wisdom.

Rating: K+
Word Count: 1,660

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Posted in Drama Family Writing Challenges

Merry & Bright (by faust)

Summary: How can one get through the self-loathing and grief at a time like this?

Rating: G
Word Count: 2,070

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Writing Challenges

The Wrangler (by Questfan)

Summary: There is more than one way to die. A man can still be breathing and yet not living as Joe has discovered. Somebody is sent to find a lost soul and turn him for home once more.

Rating: G
Word Count: 1950

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Writing Challenges

Late Return (by Silver Sven)

Summary: The family had to rearrange the allocation of their work. Therefore, Joe had to ride out on his own. Did he manage his work?

Rating: G
Word Count: 750

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Preserving Their Legacy
Posted in Sourdough Starter

BTR Sourdough Starters #19 – November 2019 (by BZTrailriders)

Summary: Use “Brandy (you’re a fine girl)”, “Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues” for inspiration.

Rating: G, Word Count: 2981

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Posted in Brothers Drama Hurt/Comfort

Stagecoach (by Arien)

Summary:  It’s a stagecoach trip, and everything goes right.  Right?

Rating:  T  (1,740 words)

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Alternate Universe Drama

To Live in Society (by JulieS)

Summary: Adam realises that he has more to deal with than just the talk surrounding his son.  He soon finds out that even though society deems that he act in one way, deep down his feelings propel him to a different outcome. 

Rating: PG Word Count: 5829

The Way Things Are Series, links to all the stories are included within.

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Posted in Crossover Drama Hurt/Comfort Joe Cartwright Spooky / Supernatural What Happened Next/Later

Louise (by McFair_58)

Summary: Joseph Cartwright is a haunted man. He can’t forget the woman he met in Martinville. Little does he know, she remembers him as well and has made a pact with the Devil to make certain he will be hers for eternity. A WHN for the Bonanza episode Twilight Town.  The characters of Nicholas, Janette, and Lucien LaCroix were originally created by  Barney Cohan and James D. Parrott for the TV series Forever Knight. 

Word count: 38,844

Rated: PG-13

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Posted in Alternate Universe Humor

Studio Executives #7 – Fake History (by pjb)

Summary: The Cartwrights recognize that they have a great deal to be thankful for. So why won’t they do a Thanksgiving episode?

WC: 2,440 Rating: PG

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

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Posted in Drama

Finding Bobby (by AC1830)

Summary: When traveling with a wagon train, friends come and go. But what if it’s your best friend, and you never got to say good-bye?

Rating – K, Word Count – 5854

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Posted in Brothers Drama Prequel

Camping Trip (by Arien)

Summary: The brothers go camping, and there’s nothing better than telling a ‘ghost story’ around a camp fire, unless you try to tell the tale with these brothers.

Rating: G (1,220 words)

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright

A Little Bit of Heaven – a tribute (by McFair_58)

Summary: This was written for Michael Landon’s 83rd birthday.  He may be gone but he will never be forgotten!  Joe and Hoss have a discussion.

Word count: 1216

Rated: G

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Spooky / Supernatural

When the Autumn Moon is Bright (by McFair_58)

Summary: Adam goes looking for his little brother in the woods on All Hallows Eve and finds more than he bargains for.

Word count: 2497

Rated: PG

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Posted in Drama Hoss / Joe Writing Challenges

The Mysterious Death of Amos Snead (by Bakerj)

Summary: Hoss’ suspicions over a death leads him and Joe to an unexpected encounter. This is my entry for the October Chaps & Spurs and the Bonanza Spooktacular challenge for October 2019.
Word Count: 1735 Rating: K

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Spooky / Supernatural

Banished! (by AC1830)

Summary: The fury of a woman scorned leaves a deadly trail and there is only one man who can stop her.
Rating: T+, Word Count: 947

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