It's a race against time, and to the victor goes the spoils . . . er . . . the calf. A WHB for "The Lawmaker"

Adam manipulates his brothers into helping him ward off a grave threat to his future.

A New Year's Day story with the whole family. 

This story highlights what happens when you have a friendly game between three brothers, two not so bright criminals, a heaping amount of missing chicken, and a desire to use word association to your best advantage.

Little Joe struggles in his efforts to lose his first tooth and prove that he is a man.

All Hoss wanted was a cookie.

Cousin Clarissa is back for a return visit to the Ponderosa just in time for Stacy’s graduation --- a WHN for "Clarissa."   Part of the series begun in “Bloodlines” and includes the addition of a non-cannon character.  This story takes place after "Orenna."

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Cupid decides to have a little fun with the Cartwright boys.

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After seeking refuge during an Indian attack, Joe finds himself in a high-stakes poker game where everything, including his life, is on the line.

The grim reaper makes an appearance at the Ponderosa to carry off a Cartwright. Now, if only he could remember which one… Don't run away now - it's NOT a deathfic. I will return all C's in good working order after the fun.

Hoss brings home his cousin's dogs to take care of while he takes care of a relationship gone sour. The dogs wreck havoc on the Ponderosa, particularly for Adam.

Special thanks to CowgirlAtHeart for giving this idea.

This is a WHB The Burma Rarity. All we know is that Ben drew Clementine’s name from a fish bowl at a picnic prior to the episode. This story attempts to shed some light on what happened at that picnic to make Ben so non eager to be around the Widow Hawkins.

Travel with Adam as he makes his way home to the Ponderosa.

Little Joe cowboys-up to represent the Ponderosa in a bull-riding contest to the consternation of his family. Mild cursing.

Adam returns home one hot, summer afternoon after being bitten by a non-poisonous snake. Later, he begins to suffer the symptoms of a venomous bite. How can that be?

Written for the In the Heat of Summer challenge.

When Adam awakens one morning with a sore throat, he's forced to go to the doctor. Doc Martin is out of town... supposedly. Enter a quack.

Adam Cartwright sentimental?  A certain day and a certain blue velvet chair hold bittersweet memories.  

While Hop Sing is on vacation the Cartwrights must fend for themselves in the kitchen.

Do ghosts exist?  Well, Little Joe is about to find out and Adam and Hoss are ready to teach him a lesson.

Autumn at the Ranch - Seasonal Challenge.

Finished his day's work early, memories of childhood keep Hoss from the straight and narrow homeward path.  Will the big man make it home sound in mind and body? 

It's Christmas time on the Ponderosa and the family is ready to exchange gifts.

A glimpse into Ben's childhood, and the first story in the series, "The Saga Of Ben Cartwright's Bonanza."