For Diane (by BettyHT)
Summary: While in Waycross, someone told me that my stories are too long because she only reads the shorter stories. She gave me a prompt for a shorter story, and here is the result: A broken plate and a dropped plate lead to lessons learned.
(WC = 1090) Rating = PG
Born For Adversity (by BettyHT)
Summary: There’s lots of shocking trouble for Adam right from the start, but there is also a plan for revenge, subterfuge, false identities, fraud, financial difficulties for Ben and the Ponderosa, stunning developments for the family to absorb, and then a climatic confrontation between two villainous siblings and the Cartwright family.
rating = T (WC = 40,705)
The Argument (by Annie K Cowgirl)
Summary: Ben and Adam argue over Adam’s education.
Word count: 1,045 Rating: K+
Unexpected Changes (by JulieS)
Summary: The Cartwrights and Candy find that as a result of recent events, their lives are about to change unexpectedly.
Rated: PG (7208 words)
The Way Things Are series, links to all the stories in the series included.
Strong, Yet Sensitive on the Comstock (by Robin)
Summary: A behind the scenes look at the second longest running western series, Bonanza.
Rating: T (2,250 words)
Lilly the Kid (by Foreverfree)
Summary: Seventeen-old-Joe Cartwright has planned to prove himself a man to the citizens of Virginia City by entering a fast draw competition on Founder’sDayy. But everything goes wrong and Joe is left publically thrashed and disgraced, when he find an unexpected friend in eleven-year-old Lilly.
A story about pride and prestige, fear and loss, but even more about the thing that makes us truly strong and happy – family love.
This is my 2015 BoNaNo submission and my first fanfic.
Rating: K+ (15,779 words)
Forsaking Wild Oats (by Childstar)
Written especially for Delci Marie Barkley at her request.
Rating: T (32,430 words)
Please, Not Again (by ChrisH)
Summary: A heartfelt plea as the family tries to reunite in the wake of Marie’s death.
Rating: K+ (2,655 words)
Cowboy Boots and Dancing Shoes, Part 2 (by AC1830)
Summary: Adam and Joe are on their “vacations” planned by their wives. Will they each be able to finally deal with their grief as well as rekindle their love for their wives?
WC = 7694 Rating = K+
Cowboy Boots and Dancing Shoes Series, links to stories within the series are included.
What We Didn’t Choose (by BluewindFarm)
Summary: Exploring — what makes you who you are?
Rating: K (650 words)
Thenceforward and Forever Free – Book 3 of A HOUSE UNITED series (by pulitzer2016)
Summary: As 1861 draws to a close, the Cartwrights enjoy their first Christmas with Josie on the Ponderosa. But 1862 brings a number of challenges, from Adam disappearing in the desert to an influenza epidemic that threatens the entire town. Meanwhile, Simon Croft continues to express romantic interest in Josie, much to Adam’s consternation. Parts inspired by “The Crucible.”
Rating: T Word Count: 50,379
A House United Series, links to stories within the series are included.
Studio Executives #2 – Little Joe Cartwright’s Very, Very, Very Bad Day (by pjb)
Summary: The ever-helpful Cartwrights come to the aid of studio executives who need to develop a special episode for Sweeps Week.
Rated PG-13 (or whatever the Brand equivalent is) Word count: 3,175
Studio Executives Series, links to all the stories included within.
Charity Series #6 — Sticks and Stones (by BettyHT)
Summary: It’s Adam and Charity again but five years later. Adam’s son and Hoss’ son have a new playmate who has a secret, and it’s one that will cause a major change in the Cartwrights’ lives and in his. There are other secrets that are revealed as the story unfolds, and each one requires a response.
Rating = T WC = 31,520
Charity Series, links to stories within the series are included.
Ben’s Boy Adam (by DJK)
Summary: This is a collection of four vignettes written to various prompts.
Rating: G (2,920 words)
Ben’s Boys Series, links to stories within the series are included.
Another Fine Mess (by Puchi Ann)
Summary: Little Joe thinks he’s found the perfect way to raise money to help Virginia City’s needy orphans, while providing a few side benefits for himself and his friends. Originally published in Bonanza Gold.
Rating: K (7,470 words)
