Memory aka We Remember (by Cheaux)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Memory. A holiday without memories brings several ideas of how to make it through the season.
Rating: G 3,675 words
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
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.
Hens and Chickens or Wrench aka Three French Hens (by Patina)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Hens and Chickens or Wrench. It’s not exactly the twelve days of Christmas, but this present was the best of all.
Rating: G 1,180 words
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.
Attic Window aka Lucia (by Foreverfree)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Attic Window. Hoss tells Little Joe about Saint Lucia, as only he can.
Rating: G 2,670 words
Story Time (by JC)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Jacob’s Ladder. It’s a whale of a Christmas tale with grandchildren on the Ponderosa.
Rating: G 3,000 words
Jacob’s Ladder Series, links to all stories included within.
Morning Star aka Stealing Christmas (by Belle)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quiltign prompt, Morning Star. Not everyone enjoys the Christmas season, but maybe, just maybe…
Rating: G 2,280 words
Broken Sugar Bowl (by faust)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Broken Sugar Bowl. A Christmas continuation of The Art Universe
Rating: G 2,280 words
Hovering Hawks (by mumu74)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Hovering Hawks. A personal recollection and comparison.
Rating: G 1,860 words
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
The House Jack Built (by Sibylle)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, for the quilting prompt, The House Jack Built. An offering of shelter and memories, to each his own.
Rating: G 1,410 words
Pennsylvania (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Pennsylvania. The past inspires the true meaning of the season.
Rating: G 2,400 words
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
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
