Posted in Writing Challenges

Under the Influence (by Cheaux)

Summary:    Words and actions impact and influence the people around us more than we realize.    A WHN for “First Born.”

Rated:  K+   Word Count:  2,176

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

Before the Hanging (by Sibylle)

Summary:  Just how much tension can a man go through in a mere four hours? Find out in this look at “Death at Dawn.”

Rated:  T   Word Count:   3,231

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Posted in Drama Missing Scene Prequel What Happened Before Writing Challenges

All Lies and Jests (by BluewindFarm)

Summary: A conversation between brothers returns Ben to a time in the past.

Rating:  T   Word Count:   4,135

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Posted in Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort Writing Challenges

Advice (by Belle)

Summary:  Advice sought and given, but why bother.

Rated:  K+    Word Count:  5,764

Aunt Agnes Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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The Cup of Bitterness (by Questfan)

Summary: After being cleared for shooting Zach Crenshaw in self-defense, Joe tried to square things with Zach’s father. While he thought he was helping Amos Crenshaw to dig a well, Amos had other plans for that hole. A WHI for “The Wormwood Cup.”

Word Count: 9,689 Rating: T

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Posted in Family Romance Writing Challenges

The Banns Having Been Read (by DJK)

Summary:   Little Joe is engaged for the first time.

Rating:   T    Word Count:  8,840

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Posted in Drama Prequel Writing Challenges

Sunrise (by Sierra Girl)

Summary:   When Adam, Hoss and Little Joe sneak out in the early hours for Adam’s last childhood adventure, their father’s reaction is not what they expect.   A prequel set in the months before Adam leaves for college.

Rating: K   Word Count: 3,527

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Respect (by Patina)

Summary:   Respect–young men want it but have to earn it.

Rating:  K+    Word Count:  1,518

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Ben / Adam Drama Romance What Happened Before What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

More Than a Memory (by JC)

Summary:   Adam re-assesses his life in the aftermath of his broken engagement to Laura Dayton. (WHB and WHN for “Triangle”, written for the 2017 Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament)

Rating:  T    Word Count:  4,221

More than a Memory Series, links to all stories included within.

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Posted in Drama Humor Hurt/Comfort Prequel Writing Challenges

Lucky Streak (by faust)

Summary: Adam and Joe are caught in a cave in. Adam is not amused.

3,937 words, rated K+

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Posted in Drama Writing Challenges

Emma (by Juanita)

Summary:   A letter from a far away island makes Ben remember an old love.

Rating:   K+   Word Count:  1,636

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Posted in Drama Joe Cartwright Romance Writing Challenges

When Spring Comes Again (by Foreverfree)

Summary:  Two years ago, the girl Joe Cartwright loved moved away and married another man without an explanation or even a goodbye. Now she is back – as a young widow. 

Rating:  T    Word Count:   5,543

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Posted in Alternate Universe Crossover Family Humor Romance What Happened Instead What Happened Next/Later Writing Challenges

The Best Little Bed and Breakfast in Nevada (by JC)

Summary:  The Cartwrights entertain house guests.  Again.  Joe has a better idea.

Rating: K++, or maybe T-    (4592 words)

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Posted in Short Stories Writing Challenges

We Meet Again (by sklamb)

Synopsis:  Adam Cartwright is home again, but not everybody seems pleased about it….

Rating:   K+   Word Count:   827

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Posted in Drama Missing Scene Short Stories

Always (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  The days and weeks after one of the worst times on the Ponderosa culminates in a moment between father and son.  What should have happened.

Rating:  G  (625 words)

Remembering Hoss Series, links to stories within the series are included.

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