Other Results: 5 Series
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I Gotta Get a Message to You. by ansinico Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 8]
Summary:

Bonanza Ballads 3 

A story prompted by the title of the Bee Gees song.

While Ben, Adam and Hoss are busy with the branding,  Hop Sing and Little, Little Joe head to town and find they have important business waiting for them.

 

 

 

 


Categories: Prequel Characters: Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Little Joe Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5390 Read Count: 202
Published: 06/11/2018 Updated: 06/11/2018 [Report This]
Never Judge a Book .... by ansinico Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 15]
Summary: Feature

Tracy's Autumn at the Ranch Challenge.

Homeward bound after four years in Boston.  Adam, after witnessing a glorious autumn sunrise has a sudden and uncharacteristic change of mind. 


Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4607 Read Count: 273
Published: 10/11/2019 Updated: 10/11/2019 [Report This]
Summary:

Penning from Prop - challenge - Story behind the Chinese Lanterns.


Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3327 Read Count: 151
Published: 01/30/2019 Updated: 01/30/2019 [Report This]
Summary:

A story written in memory of Pernell Robert's passing, 2013.  Ben is left with a motherless child and has trouble coping.

 

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc., are the property of their respective owners. All original characters and plots are the property of the author. No copyright infringement is intended.


Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1034 Read Count: 636
Published: 01/31/2013 Updated: 01/31/2013 [Report This]
'Bee's Knees and Thrush's Ankles.' by ansinico Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 7]
Summary:

Prop Fiction - March Challenge – The Blue Chair.

Just how did that chair get a place of honour at the Cartwright hearthstone? Ansi explains.

 

 

 

 


Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2887 Read Count: 102
Published: 03/07/2019 Updated: 03/07/2019 [Report This]
Summary:

All sixteen-year-old Hoss wanted was a Christmas kiss from Ellie Miller.  He was so excited he set off for the Miller's place before his brothers.  Instead of a kiss, Hoss was soon hoping for a Christmas miracle. 


Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8128 Read Count: 66
Published: 12/19/2019 Updated: 12/19/2019 [Report This]
A Ghost Story by Pt29646 Rated: PG [Reviews - 9]
Summary:

Ben and Adam are traveling West when they make a stop in a small town. Adam realizes that they're not alone in their room at their boarding house. Can he make Ben understand the danger before it's too late?


Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3089 Read Count: 123
Published: 01/05/2015 Updated: 01/05/2015 [Report This]
A Gift Horse by Patina Rated: G [Reviews - 36]
Summary: This is the fourth story in The Battle of Wills series. Ben announces at supper that he is going to buy a horse for Marie. Adam becomes unhappy because Ben had promised to buy him a horse before leaving for New Orleans. Will this situation cause another rift between Marie and Adam?
Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: The Battle of Wills
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2452 Read Count: 432
Published: 07/17/2008 Updated: 02/06/2014 [Report This]
Summary: After telling four year old Little Joe about the balls held during Mardi Gras, Marie dreams of a dance held in the future. How has life turned out for the Cartwrights? Did Adam, Hoss, and Joe turn out to be the men we know?
Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3621 Read Count: 269
Published: 07/17/2008 Updated: 07/17/2008 [Report This]
A Good Brother by jmd29 Rated: PG [Reviews - 34]
Summary:

Adam comforts Joe in the aftermath of Marie's death.

Disclaimer:  I do not own any of the recognizable Bonanza characters or the setting created by David Dotort.  No copyright infringement is intended. 

 

 


Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1355 Read Count: 721
Published: 07/19/2011 Updated: 07/19/2011 [Report This]
A Good Dog by adamant Rated: PG-13 [Reviews - 11]
Summary:

Written for A Winter's Tale challenge. It's the dead of winter and Ben collapses. Adam is out training his dog, Hop Sing feels helpless, Joe is too young to help so the burden falls on Hoss who feels less than up for it. 


Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: Seasons 2
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5010 Read Count: 72
Published: 01/11/2021 Updated: 01/11/2021 [Report This]
A Heart of Stone by Marla Fair Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 15]
Summary:

A new school teacher comes to town and Adam and Hoss fear their little brother is growing too attached to her. Little do they know that the real danger is to their father. Will Ben's heart break if he dares to love again, and what secrets does this mysterious woman hold?

 


Categories: Action/Adventure, Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 50224 Read Count: 249
Published: 11/12/2019 Updated: 11/12/2019 [Report This]
Summary: FeatureBen has hired a new hand to help with the branding. Is there more to him than meets the eye?
Categories: Prequel, Drama Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2407 Read Count: 305
Published: 04/29/2010 Updated: 04/29/2010 [Report This]
A Mouthful of Regret by Patina Rated: PG-13 [Reviews - 60]
Summary: Adam's second round-up following his return home from college.  He and Joe aren't getting along but a brutal bear attack changes everything.
Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5746 Read Count: 948
Published: 07/16/2008 Updated: 07/16/2008 [Report This]
A New Day for Hoss by Calamity Liz Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 25]
Summary:

Hoss makes a new friend at school but does she really want to be his friend or is it another one of the cruel jokes his schoolmates have played on him.


Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2892 Read Count: 234
Published: 05/26/2013 Updated: 05/26/2013 [Report This]
A New Pattern by Patina Rated: PG [Reviews - 25]
Summary: This is the 8th story in the Battle of Wills series. The Cartwrights go into town so Marie can order baby furniture and Adam can get a haircut. Hoss goes shopping with Marie and, while in the store, he overhears her conversation with two elderly ladies about food cravings and whether the baby will be a boy or a girl. Which of course leads to questions.
Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: The Battle of Wills
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3807 Read Count: 266
Published: 07/17/2008 Updated: 07/17/2008 [Report This]
Summary: Joe makes a resolution to stay out of trouble. Hoss and Adam are determined to help him break it. How long can Joe last?
Categories: Comedy, Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4105 Read Count: 333
Published: 07/17/2008 Updated: 07/17/2008 [Report This]
A Portion of God by faust Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 29]
Summary:

Wisdom has different faces. So has solace. Especially on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the lake. Adam and Joe deal with Marie's death -- who's helping whom?

Also available in eBook format -- please pm me for that.


Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1243 Read Count: 352
Published: 05/02/2011 Updated: 05/02/2011 [Report This]
Summary:

A fifteen-year-old Little Joe learns a lesson the hard way.


Categories: Comedy, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1354 Read Count: 184
Published: 09/29/2016 Updated: 09/29/2016 [Report This]
Summary: This is the 7th story in the Battle of Wills series. It's time to clean out the spare room so it can be turned into a nursery for the coming baby. As Ben, Adam, and Hoss go through the room's contents, they remember the past.
Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: The Battle of Wills
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3408 Read Count: 249
Published: 07/17/2008 Updated: 07/17/2008 [Report This]
A Rose For Marie by deansgirl Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 18]
Summary:

Adam finally learns to accept marie as his mother.

 

This is a companinon story to Forever Ben Cartwright.


Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2706 Read Count: 253
Published: 09/06/2010 Updated: 09/06/2010 [Report This]
Summary: Marie Cartwright is sick with a chest cold. Three year old Little Joe discovers her cough syrup.
Categories: Comedy, Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2682 Read Count: 250
Published: 07/17/2008 Updated: 07/17/2008 [Report This]
A Stop Along the Way by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 11]
Summary: Sometimes, it's the littlest things in the smallest places that make the biggest impact. To young Adam Cartwright, Galesburg, Ill. is just another stop on the long journey West, but this time his life will be changed forever.
Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 43256 Read Count: 340
Published: 02/07/2013 Updated: 02/07/2013 [Report This]
A Summer Day by Pt29646 Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 5]
Summary:

In this prequel nothing special happens to the Cartwrights until Joe takes it into his head to...

This is based on an incident in my uncle's life when he was very small. 


Categories: Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2443 Read Count: 138
Published: 08/06/2018 Updated: 08/06/2018 [Report This]
A Switch in His Shoe by Marla Fair Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 4]
Summary:

Written for 2016's celebration of Dan Blocker's birthday on Boomers.  

Lena and Charles Hoffweister have come to the Ponderosa for their annual December visit bringing tales of Germany's Wienachsten and its mystical creatures.  As strange things begin to happen in the ranch house, Hoss Cartwright becomes convinced that St. Nick's man-servant, a feller he calls 'K-necked', has come to bring judgment on them all.  


Categories: Prequel, Action/Adventure, Comedy, Holiday Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 14585 Read Count: 117
Published: 12/09/2016 Updated: 12/09/2016 [Report This]