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Most Recent Story – Making of a Man (The)<\/strong> — Posted 3\/8\/2024 — See Summary below<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Disquiet Spirit – by Hart4Ben\u00a0\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: An enhanced scene from The Stillness Within by Suzanne Clauser which takes place prior to Jamie’s adoption. Joe’s reflections are from The Artist. Lessons in Ben for Jamie as told by the sons. A Gal Named Sal #1 – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Hoss and Joe hire a new ranch hand while on a trip to purchase horses. Aware of the potential for problems with their father, they could not have imagined the stir the new hand would make. A Gal Named Sal #2 \u2013 August Heat – by Hart4Ben\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben and Sally escape the summer heat with a brief respite at Lake Tahoe. A San Francisco Encounter – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ben Cartwright is in San Francisco on business and meets Barbara Dameron through mutual friends. He is quite taken with her, but pursuing a relationship with her could lead to unexpected danger. A Tale Within a Tale – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A descendent of the Cartwright family discovers his family history. Ben Brown #1 – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ben struggles with the frustrations of middle age. Disguised as a down-on-his-luck ranch hand, he finds himself in the middle of a range war and possibly new love. Based on season 13 episode “Saddle Stiff”. Ben Brown #2 \u2013 More than Enough Love – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Having only been married a short time, Ben and Kate find themselves making a life-changing decision after the death of Kate’s sister. ***Warning – spanking used for disciplining children.*** Ben Brown #3 \u2013 More Than Enough Love \u2013 Part 2 – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 The Cartwright family continues to adjust to the addition Ben’s new wife, Kate and her nieces, Mary and Hannah. Will an unexpected visitor bring tension into the household? Ben Brown #4 – Ladies Day Out – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A day in the lives of Ben and Hoss Cartwright. Ben decides that his wife, Kate, and his daughter-in-law, Gabrielle, should have a day out away from the children. Ben Brown #5 \u2013 Dog Days – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Joe is sent by his father to help a young widow. He soon has his hands full trying to find homes for the widow and her four-legged family. The 5th in the Ben Brown series. Black Letter “C” (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben’s delirium leaves him haunted. Black Widow (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A wealthy widow comes to Virginia City seeking investment opportunities. A WHN for the season 11 episode “Long Way to Ogden” where Ben gambles the future of the Ponderosa when a convincing meat packer\u00a0 Emmett J. Whitney\u00a0 from Chicago, sets out to ruin the local cattle industry. Written from the perspective of the villainess. Blessings in the Balance – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Lost in grief following Marie’s death, Ben is jolted out of his despair. Burden of the Oath (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Hoss struggles with how to help Doc Martin in the aftermath of the epidemic and Julia’s Bulette’s death. A WHN for The Julia Bulette Story. Candidate (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Hoping to be the next Governor of Nevada, Joshua Whitaker is campaigning in Virginia City. It doesn’t take long for him to take aim at the Cartwrights. An adaptation of The Big Valley season 2, episode 7 “The Target.” Christmas Child (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s Christmas on the Ponderosa with some unexpected visitors. Courage – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Joe is still wrestling with his fears.\u00a0\u00a0 WHN for Season 6, Between Heaven and Earth. Eleanor – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: While in Carson City, Joe stops for a quick drink before heading home and meets Eleanor. A challenge piece based on the song “Eleanor Rigby” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Every Day is a New Day – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A brief window into the Cartwright family if Inger had lived. Finding Christmas – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: It’s Christmas and Jamie is reminiscing about his time with the Cartwrights. Flume (The) – by Hart4Ben<\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0\u00a0The timber industry is booming. Anxious to truly use his skills and attempt to make the Ponderosa financially secure for years to come, Adam proposes constructing a narrow gauge rail line and flume from Tahoe to Empire City. But there is a price for becoming a major player in this high stakes game. Written for the 2018 Ponderosa Paddlewheel Poker Tournament. For the Love of Maggie #1 – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben meets Margaret Jensen while traveling by train from Boston back to Virginia City. The apparent chance meeting will forever change his life. For the Love of Maggie #2 – Adrielle \u2013 by Hart4Ben<\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Adam is living and working in Paris during the World Exhibition of 1867. He meets a young flower vendor and is immediately smitten. The story is based on the Louis Marie De Schryver painting, La Rue Du Havre. A serial writing challenge done in short chapters. From the Murky Depths – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0While Ben is away on business, Adam is in charge of his two younger brothers. Predominantly a prequel. Germantown Lady – by Hart4Ben\u00a0 <\/a> Greatest of These (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: April Christopher has contracted rabies from a bite from a rabid wolf. Now more than just a dear friend, Ben is committed to being by her side for her horrific final days.\u00a0A WHI for the season 12 episode “A Time to Die”. Home is Never Far Away – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ben and Adam’s summertime musings following Kenny and Susan Clarke’s stay at the Ponderosa. WHN Blessed Are They. In Loving Remembrance – by Hart4Ben <\/a> In the Mind\u2019s Eye – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0A farce on Bonanza FanFic with a twist. Jeremiah – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Hoss has an unusual gift for Little Joe. A prequel challenge piece. Julia – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A prequel to “The Julia Bulette Story”. It attempts to explain the apparent connection between Ben and Julia. Lessons in Freedom – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Young Joe is drawn into a fight at school because of feelings for a girl. A prequel inspired by the song “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson. Lessons in Love – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: A post canon letter from Jamie on life, love, and gratitude. References season 14 episode First Love. Making of a Man (the)\u2013 by Hart4Ben\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: This is an adaption of the Big Valley episode Boy Into Man, S2, E18 written by A. I. Bezzerides Measure of a Man (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Six year-old Little Joe gets into trouble and has a lesson to learn. Not Too Old a Fool to Change – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A WHI for A Home For Jamie, screen play written by Jean Holloway. This piece primarily covers the gap between Jamie rescuing his grandfather and the final scene of the episode. Rating: K+\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Word Count: 3933<\/p>\n Pennsylvania – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 The past inspires the true meaning of the season. Perspectives – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Adam and Ben’s thoughts on a special day in Adam’s life. Pie for Pa – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: While Hop Sing is away for a few days, Little Joe persuades Hoss to help with a surprise for their father and Adam. Proverbial Chinaman (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0A post-canon tribute to Hop Sing. Redemption #1 \u2013 Poisoned – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0A brief stop to do some fishing on the way home from a business trip could be potentially deadly for Hoss. Redemption #2 \u2013 Redemption – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0Having rescued Sally Nelson from a deplorable situation, Hoss and his family must help her determine her future. Redemption #3 \u2013 Atonement – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: \u00a0Many in Virginia City are passing judgment on Hoss and Sally without knowing all the facts. The Cartwright family has been struggling for months dealing with the fallout from their marriage. Hoss determines something has to change. Reflections – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0A series of episode based reflections and life lessons by the Cartwrights. Shanghai Rooster Inn (The) – by Hart4Ben<\/a><\/p>\n Summary: Ben and the boys are spending the night in Placerville and are surprised when they meet the owners of the inn. A piece based on Sweet Betsy From Pike written by John A. Stone before 1858. Silk Handkerchief (The) – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: The Cartwright sons are chatting around the campfire on the last night of a cattle drive and looking forward to having some time off. Thelma Louise – by Hart4Ben<\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0Roy Coffee\u2019s maidenly niece shows up in Virginia City and creates quite a stir. Through Fiery Trials a Pathway Lies – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: After the loss of Hoss and Joe’s wife, Alice, the Cartwright family is facing yet another tragedy. Tidings of Comfort and Joy – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: It\u2019s Adam\u2019s first Christmas away from his family while at school in Boston. A prequel. Valentine Nightmares – by Hart4Ben <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0A light-hearted look at the Cartwright men struggling with the upcoming Valentine’s Day dance.
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