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Posted in Humor Joe Cartwright Short Stories

Caught in a Storm (by JC)

Joe’s plans for a romantic rendezvous go awry when Mother Nature intervenes, but that’s not the worst of it…

Rating: T    Word Count: 745

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Posted in Adam / Joe Drama Missing Scene Short Stories Writing Challenges

Chasing Dreams (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Inspired by a Pinecone Challenge. A conversation between two brothers.  One we were never privy to hear.
Rating:  G  (955 words)

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Little Joe
Posted in Ben / Joe Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort

Forever in My Heart (by Wrangler)

Summary: Little Joe waits by the grandfather clock for Pa’s return.  As the hours tick away, Joe grows fearful that something’s happened to Pa, while reflecting on the times he’s worried his father by coming home late. Rating T, WC 4674 Forever in My Heart  Forever in My Heart #2…

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Posted in Family Humor Short Stories

Lauras and Jennifers and Anns, Oh My (by Tavia42)

Summary: Ever notice the frequent repetition of certain names among the women the Cartwrights romance?  The boys have noticed, and are having some fun with it.
Rating: G | Word Count: 812 words

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Family

Fervently Do We Pray – Book 4 of A HOUSE UNITED series

Summary: 1863 has arrived, and the Cartwrights face a hard winter. Their faith in God and each other is tested as both Ben and Josie face life-threatening situations and Adam must trust his instincts – and the local Paiute tribe – to save them. And in the end, they will all have to trust one another to endure a visit from some surprise visitors.

Rating:   T  (39,200 words)

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Ben, Little Joe
Posted in Ben / Joe Drama Family Hurt/Comfort

It Will Be Me (by Wrangler)

Summary: Ben discovers, twelve years after the fact, that he had hurt Little Joe and now must reconcile what happened that sad day to begin the healing process. Rating T, WC 4,980

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Missing Scene Short Stories What Happened Before

One Way Or Another (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: “He’s just one kid against the whole town….” Sheriff Gains’ words echoed in my mind and my guts twisted as I scrambled up onto the roof of the livery stable. A missing scene from the episode The Gamble. 

Rating: K+

Word Count: 891

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Missing Scene What Happened Next/Later

A Private Lesson (by JC)

Summary:  Lotta Crabtree’s arrival in Virginia City seemed to spell trouble for the Cartwrights, or was it the beginning of a beautiful friendship? (WHN after “A Rose for Lotta”)

Rating: PG  Word Count: 630

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Posted in Ben / Jamie Drama Writing Challenges

Truth and Rain (by JaneYvanne)

Summary:  Jamie barely knows his eldest brother, so he writes a letter to Adam to tell him about himself.  Based on “A Matter of Faith”, with a bit of pre-canon background.  

Rating: PG Word Count: 1901

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Hoss, Little Joe, Ben, Adam
Posted in Ben / Joe Drama Family Hurt/Comfort

No Place That Far (by Wrangler)

Summary: Little Joe hides the fact that he hurt his head in a fall, leaving everyone wondering why his behavior has changed.  Upset by his actions, Joe leaves home forcing his family to find him before time runs out. Rating T, WC 34,347

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Posted in Action/Adventure Alternate Universe Drama Family Romance What Happened Next/Later

Figures from the Past (by Tavia42)

Old friends and enemies from Joe’s past return to up-end the Cartwrights’ lives.  One wants to marry Joe, while others want to kill him.  With Ben away, the Cartwright sons – with a little help – will have to figure out who is targeting Joe, and how to keep the culprit from finishing the job. Part of my continuing Lady in the House AU series.
Rating: PG | Word Count: 44,082

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Posted in Joe Cartwright Short Stories

Thin Ice (by DJK)

Summary:  Little Joe does not heed Adam’s warning that Joe is skating on thin ice.  rating: teen   word count: 728

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Posted in Joe Cartwright

Life Is Never Dull With Little Brother Around (by Joefan1)

Summary: A light hearted, fun (at least fun to write) story about Joe and his brothers getting even with each other.
Fluff story
Word Count:1224 Rating: PG

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Posted in Alternate Universe Candy Canaday Romance What Happened Instead

Don’t Stop Dreaming (By MelissaR1992)

Summary: A WHI story for the season 9 episode, Star Crossed that includes a much happier ending for Candy and Laura.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 2,169

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Posted in Drama Hoss Cartwright Short Stories What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

My Brother’s Brother (by Tavia42)

Hoss and Clay bump into each other again, with some brotherly conflict to work out, in a What Happened Later for The First Born.  Written for the 2026 Brothers Day Challenge.
Rating: G | Word Count: 994

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