Posted in Adam Cartwright Romance What Happened Before Writing Challenges

The Soiled Dove and The Unicorn (by Heather-Chrysalis)

Summary: A look at Sue Ellen Terry from The Sisters. What she felt and thought during her time with Adam. Author’s Note: I started this piece as a pinecone challenge in July 2023, then I developed it a bit more into a short story.

Rating: T    Wordcount: 3,314

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama Post Timeline What Happened Instead

A Shadow Calling (by BettyHT)

Summary: Adam and Joe are having nightmares about Hoss and don’t know what they mean. Too late, one brother understands the message that was sent. It’s a WHI for the end of the series.
Rating: T  Word count: 6,705

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Drama Romance Short Stories Writing Challenges

Longings (by BluewindFarm)

Summary:  Written in Response to the May 2023 – Double Drabble Prompts:  “Will he kiss me?” and “Metamorphosis!”
Rating:  Teen  (Words: 600)

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Posted in Ben Cartwright Poetry

I Saw Her Again (by Annie K Cowgirl)

Summary: Of love, loss, and hope for the future. A poem from Ben’s point of view.

Rating: K

Word Count: 202

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Posted in Humor Prequel Short Stories

Men Are Still Boys (by BettyHT)

Summary: This is a set of five stories that are not related except in showing that men are still boys in many ways whether it is what they do, say, aspire to be, or the mistakes they can make. A short summary precedes each story.
Rating: T  Word count: 6,995

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Posted in Ben / Adam Humor Prequel

Adam and the Christmas Hippopotamus (by Heather-Chrysalis)

Summary:  While on his journey out west with his Pa, five-year-old Adam asks Santa for a very special Christmas present.  A/N: Inspired by my favorite holiday song “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas”.

Rating: G   Word Count: 9,397

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Posted in Adam Cartwright Humor Romance Short Stories

A Shady Encounter (by JC)

Adam entertains an old flame. Could it be love the second time around?
Rating: Teen Words: 750

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Posted in Drama

Miss Liberty Valance (by BettyHT)

Summary: On a trip to Cheyenne, Adam expects to meet a gunfighter but instead is surprised to meet someone who eventually becomes a part of the Cartwright clan.
Rating: PG  Word count: 1,491

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama

For a Good Cause (by BettyHT)

Summary: To find justice after a tragedy, Adam and Joe employ unusual and perhaps morally and ethically questionable methods.
Rating: T   Word count: 1,276

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama Hurt/Comfort

Reborn On a Birthday (by BettyHT)

Summary: Heading out on a hunting trip that Adam had requested for his birthday, the family runs into a lot more trouble than expected when they find signs of rustlers working on the Ponderosa.
Rating: T  Word count: 2,919

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Posted in Action/Adventure Drama

Death Wish? (by BettyHT)

Summary: After a question posed by Ben, Adam reflects on why he has been in so many dangerous situations.  There are numerous references to Bonanza episodes.  
Rating: PG  Word count:  1,423

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Posted in Drama Humor

Confessions By the Campfire (by BettyHT)

Summary: Sitting in near darkness around a campfire can help men reveal thoughts and feelings to each other that they otherwise would conceal.  The Cartwrights are like that. 
Rating: PG  Word count: 1,817

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Posted in Drama Hurt/Comfort

Mind Escape (by BettyHT)

Summary: Ben witnessed a robbery and murder. Threats to his life have caused him to go into hiding until the trial, but it is Adam who suffers the consequences as accomplices of the accused set out to find Ben’s location by questioning Adam who finds that his mind is his only weapon against their relentless brutal inquisition.   
Rating T  Word count 4,354

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Posted in Drama Prequel

Scar Stories (by BettyHT)

Summary: A prequel story — Ever wonder how Adam got that little scar on his lip?  This story tries to explain. Then —  the same story except from Ben’s POV.
Rating T   Word count 3,647

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Posted in Alternate Universe Drama

Hijacking a Family (by BettyHT)

Summary: Hop Sing plays the pivotal role in this story about bringing a family member back where he belongs despite his resistance.
Rating: PG   Word count: 1,143

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