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Afterword – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A tribute to Bonanza World:\u00a0\u00a0 much loved, gone too soon. Adam’s nightmare would indicate that all is lost. But Hoss has a different perspective… Counter-Point:\u00a0 Michael Rode the Butter Shore – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Inspired by sklamb\u2019s \u201cNot Without My Son.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 The two stories included are a collaboration between\u00a0JoaniePaiute and sklamb.<\/p>\n A double-vision exploration of the conclusion to \u201cThe Crucible,\u201d prompted by Cheaux\u2019s November 15 2013 Pinecone challenge. Although these stories can stand alone, they were written in close coordination and benefit from being read in sequence. Courage? – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A comic story inspired by a long-ago challenge at Bonanza World. Thanks to lminzer for her wonderful story \u201cShield,\u201d which made me realize just how much Hoss protects Joe, and to sklamb for her thoughts on the Virtues. Dah-Gay:\u00a0 A Fable Told by Hop Sing – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 An extremely silly response to a Chaps & Spurs challenge. Also partly inspired by the thread “Feminizing the Cartwrights.” Little-Little Joe is driving Adam crazy. Hop Sing has the solution:\u00a0\u00a0 it’s story time! Dark Pink – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Home from college, Adam is feeling out of sorts. What dark secret haunts his dreams? Past and present collide as he and Hoss are faced with a life-and-death struggle in the desert. Originally posted on bonanzaworld. Don\u2019t Let Him Kill Us – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A comedic prequel featuring 5-year-old Little Joe and introducing Tommy Coffee, Roy’s 7-year-old son. Oh, Hoss…why did you take your eyes off those two? Poor Adam… Nightshade – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Ten-year-old Joe is tired of Adam treating him like a…well, like a kid. Enter Nightshade, Adam’s powerful and temperamental horse. What follows involves not only Joe and Adam, but some new Paiute friends and a revelation about Roy’s past. Pa?\u00a0 You Listening? – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 An intimate look at 5-year-old Adam’s thoughts on berry jam, Miss Inger, and what Pa should do about them both. Poem:\u00a0 “Tirza’s Lament” – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary: \u00a0My response to the “Once Upon a Midnight Dreary” challenge of January 2017: a poem written in the Gothic style. \u00a0I’m not sure Poe would approve of my attempt, but Tirza has always fascinated me, and she insisted on being part of this writing challenge. Prudence and the Frog – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 What girl wouldn’t be distracted by Adam Cartwright’s presence in church? Shy, reserved Prudence Dane is no exception. Enter little Bobby, a baby frog, and…well, the devil makes her do it. Roll, Jenny, Roll – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 A lively folk song provides the framework for a closer look at Ben Cartwright’s loves…including a brief crush he had as a 15-year-old. Strangest of Christmases (The) – by JoaniePaiute <\/a><\/p>\n Summary:\u00a0 Written for the 2016 Bonanza Brand Advent Calendar.
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