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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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 Adam Cartwright 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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Fall Leaf aka The Greatest Gift (by Questfan)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Fall Leaf. The distance of time through a child’s eyes, and a dilemma of epic proportions.

Rating: G 2,725 words

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Rolling Stone aka A Perfect Christmas Eve (by puppycuddles)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Rolling Stone. When it comes to Little Joe and girls, it is a perfect Christmas Eve.

Rating: G 2,170 words

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Weather Vane aka Looking to Heaven (by BettyHT)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Weather Vane. Grief, a misunderstood statement, and a heartfelt wish collide with unexpected consequences in this prequel.

Rating: G 2,620 words

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Hole in the Barn Door aka Pieces of the Whole (by Questfan)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, Hole in the Barn Door. A failed attempt at past traditions leads to memories of the boys’ mothers. A AU post-series Christmas.

Rating: G 1,900 words

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Posted in Family Prequel Writing Challenges

Rocky Road to California (by DJK)

Summary: Written for the 2018 Advent Calendar, based on the quilting prompt, “Rocky Road to California”

Rating: G 1,540 words

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