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Most Recent: Vows and Loopholes <\/strong>\u2013 2\/25\/2026 see summary below<\/p>\n

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A Blue Plate Special – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A chipped blue plate holds memories for Ben and a lesson for his son.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+ Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1317<\/p>\n

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A Case of Comeuppance – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe and his friend decide a certain Annabel Hampton deserves a comeuppance.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 3608<\/p>\n

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A Hot Day, A Cold Lake, and A Bare Brother – by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0 Little Joe recounts the tale of his encounter at the lake with a not so proper lady.
\nRating: Teen for adult insinuations Word count: 1598<\/p>\n

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A Lesson in the Art of Appreciation – by DJK<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Little <\/span>J<\/span>oe and his friends just wanted to see the new painting in <\/span><\/span>The Red Dog <\/span><\/span>saloon before the ladies of the town could have it <\/span>destroyed<\/span>, and a<\/span>ll they needed was a watertight plan.
\n<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Rating: T\/PG 13 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Word count: 4,4<\/span>14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Matter of Regret – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Does Adam regret returning to the Ponderosa after college? Little Joe thinks he knows the answer to that question.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1218<\/p>\n

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A Skeptic, A Dreamer, and A True Believer<\/a> – by DJK<\/p>\n

Summary: A skeptic, a dreamer, and a true believer set out on a journey to find gold. Written for the 2018 Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 PG\u00a0 8,890 words<\/p>\n

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A Time for Grieving – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Three vignettes from the time after Inger Cartwright\u2019s death.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 2580<\/p>\n

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Adam and the Imp of Satan #1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 It’s been five years since Abigail Warner’s first visit, and Adam’s proclamation.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0 14,820 words<\/p>\n

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Adam and the Imp of Satan #2 – The Imp, Some Demons, and a Few Short Lists – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Abigail Warner has returned, just in time for the trial.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0 19,070 words<\/p>\n

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Adam\u2019s Lady: A Romance in Ten Glimpses \u2013 by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 During his last year at college, Adam falls in love with the sister of a classmate and friend.\u00a0 Can he convince her that she would make him a “good wife”?
\nrating: T\/PG13\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0word count: 5049<\/p>\n

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And He Shall Not Depart From It – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Adam gives in to a small temptation while at college.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1331<\/p>\n

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And It Came to Pass – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 \u00a0When it comes to his family, Adam decides some things are more important than cattle and horses.
\nWritten for the 2017 Advent Calendar
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 – 3,750 words<\/p>\n

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And Then Came Marie – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A set of vignettes featuring Marie.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 2211<\/p>\n

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Animals Talk at Midnight (The) \u2013 by DJK\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Truth or myth, it would be wonderful if they did.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 (120 words)<\/p>\n

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Banns Having Been Read (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0 Little Joe is engaged for the first time.
\nRating: \u00a0 T \u00a0 \u00a0Word Count: \u00a08,840<\/p>\n

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Ben\u2019s Boys #1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This is a set of four vignettes written in response to various prompts.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+ Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 2431<\/p>\n

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Ben\u2019s Boys #2 \u2013 Ben\u2019s Boy Adam – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0This is a collection of four vignettes written to various prompts.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 2,920 words<\/p>\n

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Ben\u2019s Boys #3 \u2013 Ben\u2019s Boy Hoss – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A collection of seven short vignettes which were written in response to various prompts.\u00a0\u00a0 Together they paint a picture of Hoss Cartwright, boy and man.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 word count:\u00a0\u00a0 3,600<\/p>\n

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Ben\u2019s Boys #4 \u2013 Ben\u2019s Boy Little Joe – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Six vignettes and a poem giving glimpses of Ben Cartwright\u2019s youngest.
\nRating:\u00a0 General\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 2412<\/p>\n

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Between First Borns #1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Adam has a chance meeting with Clay after Clay has left the Ponderosa. Followed by: by Step, By Half, and By Heart.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1445<\/p>\n

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Between First Borns #2 – By Step, By Half, and By Heart – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Clay sends a telegram to Adam asking him for help. This time Clay’s troubles send the entire Cartwright family down a road that could led to the destruction of Ben Cartwright’s dream or finally bring Joe’s other brother home.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 32335<\/p>\n

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Big Ears, Big Fears – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe listens and learns.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1035<\/p>\n

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Birthdays and Anniversaries – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A birthday and an anniversary bring memories.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 541<\/p>\n

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Bits and Pieces \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

This is a collection of vignettes written for some pinecone challenges in 2012.\u00a0 Each challenge was generated by the first line of a novel.\u00a0 The quote and source are used to title each piece.\u00a0 They have a broad range of themes, and some are AU<\/p>\n

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Bringing Harmony into the World \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Alone at the ranch, Hop Sing and a young Little Joe assist a mare in delivering her foal.\u00a0 Written for the 2026 Hop Sing’s Chinese New Year Challenge.\u00a0 r
\nating: teen\u00a0 \u00a0word count: 2633<\/p>\n

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Broken Bone – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A broken hand and an angry Adam- Hoss isn’t having a very good day.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 524<\/p>\n

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Catching \u2018em Red-Handed – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe sets out to prove his innocence to Pa and his brothers.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 3437<\/p>\n

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Cleaning Up – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A brother can be a big help when it comes to cleaning up a mess.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 7079<\/p>\n

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Collecting Pinecones \u2013 DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

This is a collection of short vignettes meant to be enjoyed like chocolates from a box.\u00a0 Each vignette was inspired by a prompt in the form of a quote from literature. The quote and its source is used to title each vignette.\u00a0 Acknowledgement is given to the authors that provided inspiration and to JC for choosing the quotes for the 2024 Pinecone Challenges.\u00a0 Characters, topics, and genres are varied, and all questions are not answered.<\/p>\n

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Comfort and Joy \u2013 DJK \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Fourteen-year-old Hoss has a plan.\u00a0 With the help of Little Joe and Old Ned, he may just be able to surprise Pa and Adam this Christmas.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 3,900 words
\nWritten for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar<\/p>\n

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Company You Keep (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Sheriff Coffee has a lesson to teach Ben Cartwright\u2019s son.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 1320<\/p>\n

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Conversations Along the Trail \u2013 DJK \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary\u00a0 This is a compilation of five vignettes that take place on Ben Cartwright’s trip West. They were written in response to challenges on a former website and focus on Ben and a young Adam.
\nWords: 2274 Rating: K+<\/p>\n

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Covering – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Brothers cover for brothers. For Little Joe it is just that simple, for Adam not exactly.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 7990<\/p>\n

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Deciding is the Hardest Thing to Do – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Was it really that easy, or did it take one last push?
\nRating:\u00a0\u00a0 G\u00a0 1,090 words<\/p>\n

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Did I Hear You Mention Boston? – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 One Cartwright, two Lancers, and a chance meeting equal a little crossover story.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1032<\/p>\n

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Doctor\u2019s Orders – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben and Adam face off over the doctor\u2019s orders
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 887<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Speak of That – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe’s discussion lands him in trouble with his teacher and older brother.
\nRated:\u00a0\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1250<\/p>\n

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Duets #1 The Duet \u2013 by DJK<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam cannot avoid singing a duet on Christmas Eve, and Hoss cannot avoid a damsel in distress.
\nrating K words: 1158<\/p>\n

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Duets #2 – Duets – by DJK<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: This sequel to “The Duet” has Martha Louise singing with both Adam and Hoss one fine Easter.
\nRating: K+ word count: 2666<\/p>\n

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Eavesdropping on Two Brothers – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0<\/sup>This is a compilation of ten private conversations between Adam and Hoss Cartwright from childhood through adulthood showing facets of their brotherhood.
\nRating: PG\u00a0 references to adult themes\u00a0 Word Count: 4520<\/p>\n

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Emily\u2019s Sir Eric #1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Hoss becomes a knight in shining armor to the daughter of a town drunk.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 7913<\/p>\n

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Emily\u2019s Sir Eric #2 – Tarnished Armor – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Hoss’s deceit tarnishes his armor in Emily’s eyes.
\nRated: K+ Word count:\u00a0 2843<\/p>\n

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Emily\u2019s Sir Eric #3 – Quest on D Street – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Hoss decides to take the problem of Emily’s father into his own hands.\u00a0\u00a0 Sequel to Tarnished Armor
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count: 8432<\/p>\n

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Emily\u2019s Sir Eric #4 \u2013 Lady Emily\u2019s Choice – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam provides Emily with an opportunity that may take her away from Hoss.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count: 3673<\/p>\n

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Emily\u2019s Sir Eric #5 – San Francisco Dragons – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam and Hoss take Emily to attend school in San Francisco.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 9908<\/p>\n

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Fallen Angel – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Little Joe’s escapade at Jack Wolf’s Place leads Adam into a serious situation.
\nRated Strong T warning:\u00a0 mature ideas and references but no explicit content, mention of corporal punishment \u00a0 Word count: 8068<\/p>\n

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Feeling Guilty – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Three vignettes that have the Cartwright brothers dealing with feeling guilty.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1882<\/p>\n

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Fifty Dollars – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Even if he did take the fifty dollars, Little Joe was not really a thief.
\nRated: K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 2022<\/p>\n

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Fireworks, Friends, and Innocent Prayers \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0 Little Joe and friends managed to arrange “the grandest sight the town has ever seen”, and it only required a little deceit and disobeying.
\nThis prequel was written for the 3rd Quarter 2025 Chaps & Spurs Challenge
\nRating: Teen
\nWord Count: 5822<\/em><\/p>\n

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Five Bits – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0This is a collection of five short pieces each written in response to a specific prompt. The prompt was used to title the piece. I hope you enjoy them.
\nRating: \u00a0G\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 4,140 words<\/p>\n

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Flowers for Truth – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam learns the truth about a girl he loves.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 589<\/p>\n

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Fresh Start – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Once again Adam is the fresh kid.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1131<\/p>\n

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From Adam\u2019s Pen – by DJK\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Three poems in the voice of Adam Cartwright. Publish here in honor of the March Poetry Challenge though they have been individually posted elsewhere previously.
\nrating: k+word count: 302<\/p>\n

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Green Velvet – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam finds himself making a difficult decision.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 732<\/p>\n

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Happy Birthday, Hoss! – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: It\u2019s Hoss\u2019 first birthday, and Adam\u2019s determined it will be special.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 4765<\/p>\n

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He Would Have – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: A short WHN for Hoss’ loss of Margie.
\nRating: K+ Word Count: 694<\/p>\n

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Hidden Wings – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Hoss decides to sweeten one family’s day.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1256<\/p>\n

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High Stakes in Ragtown \u2013 by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: The Carwright brothers stopped in Ragtown for a bath, food, and a trip to the saloon.\u00a0 They picked the wrong saloon. Of course, Opal did not think so.
\nRating: T\/PG13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 12,217<\/p>\n

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His Place – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: A slice-of-life from Hop Sing’s point of view.
\nRated: K Word count: 736<\/p>\n

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I Wouldn\u2019t Do That – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam doesn\u2019t keep Little Joe out of trouble. A short slice of brotherly life.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 1257<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve Got a Secret – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe knows a secret Adam would rather he did not tell.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1084<\/p>\n

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If You Lie Down with Dogs – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam tells a story of teenage rebellion. warning: mention of corporeal punishment.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count: 4067<\/p>\n

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In Loving Memory \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 The longing of Christmas past memories.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 (100 words)<\/p>\n

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In Ten Years – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Little Joe and Mitch are in a hurry to grow up.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count:\u00a01152<\/p>\n

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Jewels – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Jewels can be found many places; one just has to learn to appreciate them.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 535<\/p>\n

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Just a Prank \u2013 by DKJ <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 It was just a boy’s prank, so why did it cause such a rift between brothers. This story was written for the Chaps and Spurs 2025 First Quater challenge.
\nRating: K+ word count: 5279<\/p>\n

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Just A Quick Trip – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Adam\u2019s quick trip to the necessary results in trouble.
\nRating:\u00a0 T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0\u00a0 1083<\/p>\n

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Just at Checkers – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Little Joe Cartwright would never cheat, well, not at anything but checkers.
\nRated: K\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 2918<\/p>\n

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Kiss and Tell – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: A dance, a kiss in the moonlight, and once more his brothers are tasked with saving Little Joe.
\nRating: mature for references to adult themes and corporal punishment.\u00a0 word count: 4,454<\/p>\n

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Lady in the Shadows (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Young Adam tells his new mother about the lady in the shadows.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1141<\/p>\n

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Left-Handed Holster (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe has a plan, and all he needs is a left-handed holster.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 6170<\/p>\n

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Letters to Inger – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Selected letters from those written by Adam Stoddard Cartwright to Inger Borgstrom Cartwright, deceased
\nRating: \u00a0G \u00a0 23,775 words<\/p>\n

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Letting Go – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: What Hoss had to say about Adam’s leaving.
\nRated: K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 1046<\/p>\n

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Lila Jane – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Young Adam hated Lila Jane for over four years, two months, and seventeen days before an accident changes their relationship.
\nRating: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 41,129 Warning: corporal punishment as part of family discipline<\/p>\n

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Look After the Kid – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: A Cartwright lesson in responsibility and in being the boss.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 1,185<\/p>\n

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Looking for Little Joe – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Two short stories that begin with Adam and Hoss looking for their missing brother.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 2916<\/p>\n

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Love Comes Late – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A young Adam has to come to terms with a second step-mother.
\nRating: T+ \u00a0 Warning: contains corporal punishment as part of family discipline.\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 45,173<\/p>\n

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Love Has Eyes – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Adam didn’t lie to his father, but Marie wasn’t so sure that her stepson wouldn’t lie to her.
\nword count: 1407
\nrating\u00a0 PG for references to mature subjects and corporal punishment<\/p>\n

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Lucky Eight – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Little Joe puts his lucky number to use, but will it be able to save him from trouble with his pa?\u00a0 warning: references to corporeal punishment.
\nRated:\u00a0 T\u00a0\u00a0 5,595<\/p>\n

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Making Hay \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Little Joe does not understand why Roy Coffee is keeping him in jail. \u00a0This story was written for the Micheal Landon Birthday Challenge 2025.
\nRating:\u00a0T\/PG13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0word count: 2306<\/p>\n

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Merry Christmas, Clementine! \u2013 by DJK\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: A blizzard leaves the Cartwrights with an unexpected guest for Christmas- the formidable Widow Hawkins.
\nrating: k+\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(2,225 words)<\/p>\n

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Message (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 In London, Adam receives a message from Hoss that will change his view of many things. This story was written in answer to the Michael Landon Birthday Challenge.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 1444<\/p>\n

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Most Eligible Bachelor in Nevada (The) #1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 “Adam is going to kill me.” A school-age Little Joe tells you why in this modern era Cartwright story. Warning: references to literal corporal punishment and figurative fratricide
\nRating: teen for mature references, word count: 4584<\/p>\n

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Most Eligible Bachelor in Nevada (The) #2 – There\u2019s Gold Diggers in Them There Hills – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A modern day Little Joe and Hoss try to save Adam from a woman they are sure is a “gold digger”.
\nRating: Teen for mature references. Warning: reference to corporal punishment.\u00a0 word count: 11050<\/p>\n

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Mr. Adam and Them Boys \u2013 by DJK\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam loses a bet and\u00a0must\u00a0take Little Joe and four friends hunting in the high country.\u00a0His fears of catastrophe come true in an unexpected way.\u00a0\u00a0This prequel was written for the Chaps and Spurs Quarter Four Challenge.\u00a0\u00a0The five mandated words were: percolate, earthquake, pipeline, surgeon, amendment.\u00a0\u00a0Rating: teen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 7423<\/p>\n

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Night Music – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Adam is surprised with a little night music. A story for the Halloween season.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1471<\/p>\n

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Night Ride – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Young Adam has an encounter while out on a night ride.
\nRated: T Word count:\u00a02719<\/p>\n

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No April\u2019s Fool \u2013 by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: It was just an April Fool’s Day prank gone wrong.
\nRating: General\u00a0 \u00a0 Word count: 897<\/p>\n

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None Were the Lovingest – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben and Little Joe discuss his father’s three wives.
\nRated: K\u00a0 Word count: 658<\/p>\n

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Old Man (The) \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Hoss and Little Joe started calling Adam “the old man” shortly after their father’s death.\u00a0 Marie regrets how much of Adam’s youth was taken when he took over running the Ponderosa and helping her raise his brothers.\u00a0 She decides it is time that he found a romance to make him feel young again.\u00a0\u00a0NOTE: In this AU it was Marie Cartwright who lived while Ben Cartwright died.
\nRating: T\/PG13\u00a0 \u00a0world count: 46,701<\/p>\n

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Ole Daniel – by DJK\u00a0 <\/a>
\nSummary: Each of Ben Cartwright’s sons had a meeting with Old Daniel. Only Hoss realized the danger they faced when they did.
\nrating T word count 3126<\/p>\n

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Red Series #1 – Little Lady in Red – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Most people would bet that one female could never lead all three of Ben Cartwright’s boys astray, but Little Joe is ready to tell how one did.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 7515<\/p>\n

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Red Series #2 – Seeing Red – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Once again Red and Little Joe manage to place all three of Ben Cartwright’s sons in his bad books.
\nRated: T<\/p>\n

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Red Series #3 – Rolling Up the Red Carpet – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Red once again has the Cartwright brothers plotting, but this time they join the conspiracy willingly.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 9904<\/p>\n

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Relatives and Reasons – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0In an effort to convince Will to stay, memories are stirred like the embers of a dying fire.
\nRating: \u00a0\u00a0 27,050 words<\/p>\n

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Remember the Breaking #1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe learns the story of Adam’s first engagement.
\nRated: K+ Word count:\u00a0 1966<\/p>\n

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Remember the Breaking #2 – Mending the Break – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A sequel to Remember the Breaking \u2013 a story of Adam\u2019s first engagement.
\nRating:\u00a0 K+\u00a0\u00a0 19,170 words<\/p>\n

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Remembering – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Little Joe remembers another side of his elder brother.\u00a0 Also, a bonus poem about remembering.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 1196<\/p>\n

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Remembering the Barn Elf (by DJK)<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Written for the 2016 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar.
\nRating:\u00a0 K\u00a0 1,390 words<\/p>\n

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Right Thing to Do (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: On a trip to San Francisco, the Cartwright brother become involved in fighting political corruption. This story was written for the Paddlewheel Poker challenge. Each writer was dealt a poker hand of elements to include in a story.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count: 12847<\/p>\n

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Rocky Road to California – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A prequel giving insight to a family tradition during Advent, and a bargain made.
\nWritten for the 2018 Advent Calendar
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0\u00a0 1,540 words<\/p>\n

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Saint Adam and the Blackburn Medal \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Adam’s last weeks at college back East have him dealing with accolades, accusations, rivals, revenge, and possible expulsion.
\nRating: Teen for mature references Word count: 7,942<\/p>\n

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Sally Lynn #1 \u2013 Sally Lynn, Swimming and Sweet Revenge – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A young Little Joe finds out about feminine revenge.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 1212<\/p>\n

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Sally Lynn #2 – Sippin’ Whiskey and Sally Lynn – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Not all parents measure up to Ben Cartwright, and not all children measure up to Little Joe. \u00a0It could have been so much worse, but the consequences put three families at odds until things are set right.
\nRating: \u00a0T\u00a0 27,895 words<\/p>\n

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Scent of Deception (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Her scent brought back memories Adam refused to share. Her arrival in Virginia City meant he would have to face them. warning: contains adult themes and references
\nRated: MA Word count: 18358<\/p>\n

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Seeing a Man – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Two confrontations between Ben Cartwright and his eldest son.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1219<\/p>\n

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Seeing an Angel – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A girl from Marie\u2019s past has something for Little Joe.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 1351<\/p>\n

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Shadow Enemy – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: After leaving the Ponderosa, Adam has an enlightening encounter with someone from the past.
\nRating: PG Word count: 1,999\u00a0 Warning: mention of corporal punishment<\/p>\n

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She Left – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam\u2019s love is leaving him.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count: 599<\/p>\n

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Singing Lessons – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 This is my contribution to the Dan Blocker Birthday Challenge. Hoss and Adam learn more than just a song.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 2315<\/p>\n

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Spanish Gold – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A schoolyard bet leaves Little Joe in desperate need of some Spanish gold.
\nRated: K+\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 1150<\/p>\n

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Spring Flowers – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Adam doesn’t want anyone to know he’s picking a bouquet.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1118<\/p>\n

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Stampede – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A cattle drive, a stampede, and one guilty Cartwright make for a simple little tale.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1211<\/p>\n

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Standing Watch – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0He only wanted to protect himself and his family.
\nRating: \u00a0G \u00a0 \u00a0 2,170 words<\/p>\n

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Standoff – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Two brothers, one killer, and only one way to end the standoff.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0 684<\/p>\n

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Storms and Anchors – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe needs an anchor in the storm.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 1097<\/p>\n

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Surprise (The) \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe should have known pranking his father was a bad idea.
\nword count: 1,220\u00a0 \u00a0 rating: PG\/teen<\/p>\n

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Sweet Tooth – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Memories are sometimes the sweetest things of all.
\nRated: K+ Word count: 538<\/p>\n

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Sweeter Than Pie – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A simple vignette about Little Joe, a girl, and a watchful big brother.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 624<\/p>\n

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Timber! \u2013 by DJK\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Oh, what fun there is on the Ponderosa at Christmas
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 (110 words)<\/p>\n

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To Escape the Ponderosa – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben’s loss is keeping him from home until he remembers what he still has there.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 1182<\/p>\n

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To the Victors #1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Joe defies, deceives, and disobeys his father all to enter the Founder’s Day Race.
\nRating: \u00a0T \u00a0 14,070 words<\/p>\n

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To the Victors #2 – Any Horse You Can Ride, I Can Ride Faster – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0The Founder’s Day Race is long over, but a question still remains.
\nRating: \u00a0T \u00a0 7,755 words<\/p>\n

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To the Victors #3 – Girls, Guns, and Getting Grown\u00a0 Part 1 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Joe’s turning sixteen, and then there’s Helen McNally.
\nRating: \u00a0T \u00a0 11,780 words<\/p>\n

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To the Victors #4 – Girls, Guns, and Getting Grown Part 2 – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Two families unite against an unknown assailant who injured one of their own.
\nRating: \u00a0T \u00a0 29,020<\/p>\n

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Traces of Sand – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Hop Sing faces a dilemma.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count: 2017<\/p>\n

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Trimming the Tree \u2013 DJK \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.
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 135 words
\nWritten for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar<\/p>\n

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Tucked Away – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0A lost book and a lost love leads to a moment between brothers.
\nRating: \u00a0G \u00a0 1,090 words<\/p>\n

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Two on the Town – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 While accompanying Adam on a trip to San Francisco, a young Little Joe sneaks out with their host\u2019s daughter to see the sights.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 10834<\/p>\n

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Ugliest Christmas Ornament \u2013 DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Little Joe thinks an ornament is too ugly for the Cartwright tree. Adam has the opposite opinion in this slice-of-life vignette.
\nRating: G 610 words<\/p>\n

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Vows and Loopholes \u2013 by DJK<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0Adam is determined to know why Ben Cartwright always refused his sons\u2019 requests for a family dog. \u00a0This was written for the 2026 Lorne Green\u2019s Birthday Challenge which required the author to write a Carwright story that included a dog in honor of Lorne\u2019s love of dogs.
\nRating: teen \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 word count : 2843<\/p>\n

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Wanting Whiskers – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: While trapped by a snowstorm, the Cartwright brothers learn a little something about each other.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 1696<\/p>\n

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Water Nymph – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Little Joe is searching the river when the memories come.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count: 2592<\/p>\n

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Way of Things (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: When Adam disciplines Little Joe, Hoss has two brothers to console. Corporal punishment warning.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0 1418<\/p>\n

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We All Need a Backup Sometimes \u2013 DJK \u00a0\u00a0<\/a>S<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Canon refers to Ben leaving the Ponderosa for a time after Marie’s death. This story presents a possibility for how Adam managed during this time. (This is an Old Ned story.)<\/p>\n

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What He Wanted for Christmas \u2013 DJK \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Ben wants to indulge\u00a0Adam by giving\u00a0him the one present he requested, but wherever does one buy a battery for a thirteen-year-old?
\nRating:\u00a0 G\u00a0 2,325 words
\nWritten for the 2024 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Keeping Them Now – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 The Cartwright boys’ belles are left wondering what has happened this time.
\nRated: T\u00a0\u00a0 Word count: 1182<\/p>\n

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Wheelchair (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 Years later Adam\u2019s wheelchair from \u201cThe Triangle\u201d comes out of the attic.
\nRated: K+\u00a0 Word count: 667<\/p>\n

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When the Big Man Falls – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0 A young girl must save Hoss’ life when he is left to die.
\nRated: T\u00a0 Word count:\u00a0 6479<\/p>\n

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Who? – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: \u00a0A mystery to be answered in your own mind.
\nRating: \u00a0T \u00a0 1,955 words<\/p>\n

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Wrapping the Present \u2013 by DJK<\/a><\/p>\n

Summary: Summary: Pa volunteers Adam when the pastor needs someone to bring his Christmas vision to life. The result: two rebellious sons in need of some brotherly wisdom.
\nWritten for the 2019 Advent Calendar
\nRating: K+ Word Count: 1,660<\/p>\n

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Wrath of the Wailing Widow (The) – by DJK <\/a><\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0The Wailing Widow is just a local legend, but Little Joe, Mitch, and Sally Lynn may convince a certain teacher that legends do come true. Written for the 2017 Michael Landon Birthday Challenge.
\nRating: K+ Word Count: 4009<\/p>\n

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