The Real Man Smiles in Trouble (by McFair_58)
SUMMARY: Joe is attacked. At first it seems the motive was robbery, but all too soon it becomes clear that something devastating has happened to the youngest Cartwright son. As the truth comes out, the Cartwright men face a challenge none of them could have conceived; one that calls upon them to look deep within themselves to find a way to save Joe.
RATED M: This story is rated M for adult situations and themes including sexual assault, sexual innuendo, abusive behavior, violence and brutality. It contains mild adult language. WARNING: This story may not be appropriate for younger or more sensitive readers.
(72,000 words)
Lessons in the Art of Negotiations #2 – The Ophelia Theatre Presents… Private Dancer (by Eros)
Summary: The Ophelia Theatre Presents the very first ‘Chippendale’ dancers, featuring Adam and Joe Cartwright; who star in their own private dances later that night. Written for the 2016 Bonanza Brand 10th Anniversary R-Rated Challenge (aka the ‘Dirty Word’ Challenge)
Rating: MA (2,900 words)
THIS STORY IS SEXUALLY EXPLICIT, and intended for mature readers only! If you are easily offended, please do not continue to the story.
Negotiation Series, links to stories within the series are included.
In the Mind’s Eye (by Hart4Ben)
Summary: A farce on Bonanza FanFic with a twist.
Rating: K+ Word Count: 1099
The Man Who Lost His Heart (by Sierra Girl)
Summary: For two years Adam had been living in a village of Ute Indians believing his family had died in a wagon train attack. He was settled in his new life until the day he was abducted and left to die in the desert. Now, with help from some old faces, he embarks on a desperate search for his wife, before a heart-breaking decision has to be made.
Rating: T Word Count: 54,802 words
The Many Spirits Series, links to stories within the series are included.
Messages (by BettyHT)
Summary: Prequel stories set in the time shortly after the family has lost Marie and in the pre-Christmas season. The first one is about Adam, and the next two are about Little Joe who is sad and the couple of ways that Adam finds to bring him out of that sorrow including one his father isn’t entirely pleased to see but the other is amazing.
Rating: K+ (2,336 words)
The Strangest of Christmases (by JoaniePaiute)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection. The whole family gets into the spirit of the Advent season.
Rating: G (2,130 words)
Memories for Christmas (by Juanita)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection. What does it take to restore fading memories?
Rating: G (1,850 words)
Bonanza Christmas Puzzle (by Michele)
Summary: This puzzle was created for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G
Lights (by Sibylle)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G (2,020 words)
Belly of the Whale (by McFair_58)
SUMMARY: 14 year old Joe Cartwright was just trying to do something nice for a friend. Older brother Adam didn’t see it that way. An argument between brothers sets off a series of events that turns into an unstoppable torrent of trouble, which leaves one of Ben Cartwright’s sons with a terrible task to perform and another near death, trapped in the Belly of the Whale.
Rated: PG-13 for mild language and implied adult situations, which do not occur. WC 76,500
Glory Be… (by sklamb)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection.
Rating: G (780 words)
Three Halves Make a Whole (By Questfan)
Summary: When seven-year-old Little Joe gets the wrong end of an idea and twists it out of shape, it’s up to his family to straighten things out. An early prequel story before Adam has left for college.
Word Count: 3041 Rating: K
A Christmas Journey Remembered (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Calendar. Escaping the hubbub of the annual Christmas party, Adam recounts a special tale to Hoss.
Rating: G (1,210 words)
Snow (by faust)
Summary: This story was written for the 2016 Advent Collection. Using memories of childhood to persevere home, and what a welcome.
Rating: G (2,170 words)
