What Happened Before, Missing Scenes, What Happened Next, What Happened Instead, and stories that begged to be told that were not included within the series. Some of these stories were challenge inspired and some, the writers were just never satisfied with what was aired.<\/p>\n
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Please be advised that the listing of stories below may contain works which have been assigned and “R”<\/strong> or a “Mature”<\/strong> rating by their respective authors. Such stories could contain explicit language and\/or adult themes; and are not intended for readers under the age of 18. Please heed our rating guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n To read the story, click on the title.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Tale Told by an Idiot<\/a> by mcfair_58<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 It is 1875. Two years later, Joe Cartwright\u2019s inability to cope with his wife\u2019s death is ruining his life. His Pa thinks getting away might be the answer. Little does Ben know that his decision will put Joe\u2019s life in danger, as well as the lives of the Ingalls\u2019 family who take a wounded Joe in and bring the wrath of a man who hates him down on their heads. At Dusk<\/a> by faust<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 What has happened that has changed Adam so much? A story about the ravages of life and the endurance of love with references to \u2018Triangle\u2019 and \u2018Forever.\u2019 <\/p>\n Brothers<\/a> by PJB<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A missing scene for “Forever.” On the morning of his wedding, Joe reflects on his absent brothers-and the one who remains. Contemplation<\/a> by BettyHT<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam has been gone and the family has lost touch with him. On the eve of Joe’s wedding, each of them will be thinking about their family. Destiny<\/a> by ForeverFree<\/p>\n Summary: \u00a0A heart can only break so many times, and after the traumatic losses he has suffered, Joe is convinced that living his life alone is the only way to protect his heart from shattering. \u00a0But… Is that really his intended destiny? This story takes place two years after the season 14 double-episode “Forever.” Finding Solace Series<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 This began as a single story in June of 2014.\u00a0 During the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar (yes, 10 years later), two additional stories continued the theme of remembering the Past, Present, and looking to the Future.<\/p>\n Between the Twelfth of Never and Forever<\/a> Forever #1<\/a> by Rider<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Part one of\u00a0my WHI “Forever” series “Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cartwright” Joe meets and marries Alice Harper. Forever #2 – I Would Do Anything for Love<\/a> by Rider<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 As the birth of Alice and Joe’s first child approaches, things take a turn for the\u00a0worst. Forever #3 – The Love of My Life<\/a> by Rider<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe and Alice think about their relationship on the eve of their wedding. Forever Changed<\/a> by BluewindFarm<\/p>\n Summary: After concluding a business trip to San Francisco, Joe\u2019s life is forever changed. From Ashes – by PSW<\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Healing is hard, and takes its own path. A post-Hoss, post-Alice story. Funeral (The)<\/a> by Silver Sven<\/p>\n Summary: \u00a0a missing scene from \u201cForever\u201d Home<\/a> by Patina<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Where we love is home. A short WHIB for Forever. <\/p>\n Life… It’s all about Love<\/a> by DebbieB<\/p>\n Summary: WHN story: The Stallion and a bit of Forever tossed in to wet the eyes Lilies Series (The) #2 – Lilies of the Field<\/a>\u00a0by sandspur<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Adam and Tilly go to Europe for the worst honeymoon ever, landing in the middle of a war to end up missing and presumed dead. Meanwhile, Ben, Adam and Hoss move on with their lives, finding new friends and uncovering strange secrets from the past. Lilies Series (The) #3 – One Scarlet Lily<\/a>\u00a0by sandspur<\/p>\n Summary: Adam and Joe leave the Ponderosa, perhaps for good, in the wake\u00a0of tragedy and misunderstanding. But the danger only Adam knew about is still with them. Note: the backstory is filled in gradually, through a series of nonsequential flashbacks. Lost Loves \u2013 Gone but not Forgotten<\/a> by Terri<\/p>\n Summary: After the death of Alice, Joe reflects on the people he has lost in his life. He needs his big brother\u2019s support, but Adam has not been heard of for three years. Mama Died Today<\/a> by Southplains<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A Cartwright son’s short life story. Plain Jane<\/a> by Dodo<\/p>\n Summary: Two years have passed since Alice was murdered. Joe remains convinced he will never find happiness again. But fate decides otherwise….. Returning Home – by BluewindFarm <\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Memories of family and Christmases past are shared between brothers. Ring (The)<\/a> by Cheaux<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe returns home from San Francisco a changed man; a mysterious woman and a piece of jewelry give rise to difficult times between father and son, bringing heartache and understanding. Wedding Announcement<\/a> by JoanS<\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 The announcement of Joe’s wedding to Alice brings a variety of reactions from some of his old girlfriends.
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