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Most Recent Story:\u00a0 Inconvenient Allergies<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 posted 03\/20\/2026 see summary below<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Mother\u2019s Love \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Summary: For a seven-year-old, a mother’s love can come from several sources.\u00a0<\/span> A Stray Named Muffin – by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A simple trip into town turns into something that will change the Cartwright’s lives forever. A Waterlily From Inger – by wx4rmk<\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0When a possession of Inger\u2019s finally gets returned, it spurs some new feelings and long-forgotten memories for Adam. August Race (the) – by wx4rmk <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The cross country race for the Virginia City fall festival brings some unexpected challenges for Little Joe and his new horse, Penny. Prequel. Written for May 2019 Chaps & Spurs. Rating: K+ \/ Word Count: 3244<\/p>\n Brightest Gift (The)\u2013 wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Adam finds an old miner\u2019s lamp and shares the history with his family. Christmas Angel – by wx4rmk<\/a><\/p>\n Summary: \u00a0Just when Adam thought the first Christmas without his wife couldn\u2019t be bleaker, something magical happens. Christmas Tree Surprise (The) \u2013 by wx4rmk<\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben sets out to surprise his sons at Christmas. However, when things take a turn for the worst, Ben does something he has failed to do in a long time. Cold Isn\u2019t All Bad (The) –<\/strong> by wx4rmk<\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Summary: Cold temperatures on the Ponderosa can be downright miserable especially when it lasts for weeks. With everyone becoming restless, Adam comes up with a creative and fun activity to combat cabin fever. Cunning Beavers \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The Cartwrights have to work to devise a plan to outsmart some crafty beavers who are causing mayhem on the Ponderosa. Enigma on the Ponderosa \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Mysterious things are happening on the Ponderosa and Little Joe is on a mission to figure them out by any means possible. Written for the 2022 Camp In The Pines. Eternal Legacy – wx4rmk<\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 After the death of a close friend, Adam and his family find a peculiar object that appears to have a long and fascinating history among the Cartwrights. Finding My Place \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Jamie Hunter struggled with having a home and people who cared about him. To sort out his feelings he turns to his journal. Hidden – by wx4rmk<\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Tensions are high as a powerful snowstorm blankets the Ponderosa. However, Adam\u2019s quick thinking brings about more than one positive result. Hop Sing’s Fortune Cookies – by wx4rmk<\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0\u00a0Just some short drabbles\/snippets (each 100 words) inspired by a posted fortune. Completed the first 5 or 6 fortunes that were missed during the original challenge in the forums and then combined them all to be posted here. Written for the 2020 Better Late Than Never Challenge. nconvenient Allergies \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Summary: Sudden allergies and four handsome strangers make for an interesting encounter.\u00a0 Written in 2nd POV for a Brand Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n Rating: G, Word Count: 679<\/span><\/p>\n Knitted Memories \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Mrs. Jones is at a loss for a gift for her daughter, Abigail.\u00a0 However, a memory from Adam sparks her imagination. Mother Nature\u2019s Blessing – by wx4rmk\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Prequel. Written for March 2019 Chaps & Spurs. Mysterious Crystal Cup (The) – by wx4rmk<\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0\u00a0 Strange and spooky events begin to happen to the Cartwrights after Ben receives an unexpected gift. Written for October 2019 Chaps & Spurs and Spooktacular Challenge. On the Way West \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Though many people choose to write a story for the Advent Calendar, members are free to choose how they wish to respond to their prompt. Ponderosa Haiku \u2013 wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 No one signed up for the fourth, so this day was opened to all members in the Forums to try their hand at writing poetry for the season. Ponderosa Felines – wx4rmk<\/a> Ponderosa Yuletide Wit \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0A poem about Adam\u2019s clever wit bringing joy and cheer during the holidays. Psycho \u2013 by wx4rmk\u00a0 <\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Summary: A short story written for a Cowboy Lingo challenge and the Pinecone Challenge on Brand (had to use Psycho as title). It was inspired by a similar real event.<\/span><\/p>\n Rating: G, Word Count 500<\/span><\/p>\n Recipe for Disaster \u2013 by wx4rmk <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A series of abnormal weather events one winter culminates in an unfortunate disaster that blindsides the Cartwrights. True Meaning of Christmas<\/a> \u2013 by wx4rmx<\/p>\n Summary: The first Christmas with Inger brings some unexpected challenges to five-year-old Adam helping him learn the most important part of the Christmas season.
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