Summary:

Returning from Montana, Adam comes across an injured Shoshoni brave which starts a series of events that change his life.  All recognizable settings and characters are the property of their respective owners. All original characters and plots are the property of the author. No Copyright infringement is intended.

Categories: Drama, Romance 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: 32552 Read Count: 211

Summary:

Summary:  A WHB or prequel to 'Between Heaven and Earth.' Have you ever wondered what happened when Little Joe climbed Eagle's Nest as a five year old boy that could have been so traumatic it resulted, not just in a fear of falling, but in total amnesia that lasted for nearly 20 years? This is my take on what happened when Ben Cartwright was told to 'Bring Marie'.

Categories: What Happens Before?, Drama, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 31043 Read Count: 120

Summary:

WHN for Woman of Fire. Hoss receives a guitar lesson from a patient teacher

Categories: What Happens Next?, Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1188 Read Count: 111

Summary:

Joe wants to prove that ghosts do exist. Will Hoss and Adam go along for the adventure?

Categories: Comedy Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4065 Read Count: 152

Summary:

After college, Adam comes home.

Categories: Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1640 Read Count: 387

Summary: What do a nutty professor, an ancient Indian legend, and a dusty sea chest from the attic have in common. Come spend Christmas with the Cartwrights and find out what awaits in this zany, action packed adventure.
Categories: Action/Adventure Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 52169 Read Count: 211

Summary:

While on his way home, Hoss passes through a deserted town... only to find someone there who takes him captive so he'll have a friend.

Categories: Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Candy Canady, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15823 Read Count: 23

Summary:

A conglomeration of strange, inexplicable, incredulous occurrences happening within seven days all involving the Cartwrights puts the family under suspicion.  But, suspicion of what?  Can Roy Coffee make head or tail of what is going on?  

Hop Sing takes to spirits, is he the only person who knows what's afoot?! 

 

 

 

Categories: Mystery Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Candy Canady, Griff King, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 34277 Read Count: 341

Summary:

Adam meets a mysterious woman in Baltimore and she leads him on a chase that may have devastating consequences.  Disclaimer: All recognizable characters and plots are the property of their respective owners. All original characters and plots are the property of the author. No copyright infringement is intended.

Categories: Mystery, Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 13900 Read Count: 127

Summary:

Adam is home for Christmas after graduating college, and ten-year-old Joe has a cold.

Categories: Holiday Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2777 Read Count: 114

Summary:

Hoss, age 15, falls in love for the first time . . . and yes!   The young lady’s feelings are mutual.

All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are property of their respective owners.  The original characters and plot are property of the author.   The author is not in any way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise, and makes no money from this work.     No copyright infringement is intended.

Categories: Mystery, Romance Characters: All, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 40058 Read Count: 347

Summary:

A cowhand from the Ponderosa remembers a life lesson he learned through Adam. (Part of the Real Housewives of the Ponderosa series)

*Special Thanks to Ossie Davis and "Dutch" for the inspiration.

Categories: Action/Adventure, Sequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Candy Canady, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: The Real Housewives of the Ponderosa
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8454 Read Count: 357

Summary:

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.

 

Categories: Comedy Characters: Adam Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 11752 Read Count: 197

Summary:

Adam recalls his boyhood experiences at Christmas and a kindly Santa in the guise of Roy Coffee.  

Categories: Holiday Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2323 Read Count: 133

Summary:

All Hoss wanted was a cookie.

Categories: Comedy Characters: Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1237 Read Count: 60

Summary:

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."

All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are property of their respective owners.  The original characters and plot are property of the author.   The author is not in any way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise, and makes no money from this work.     No copyright infringement is intended

Categories: Comedy, Drama, What Happens Next? Characters: Ben Cartwright, Candy Canady, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: Bloodlines
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 44927 Read Count: 287

Summary:

Adam's choices regarding his torment at the hands of a madman result in an ever-widening "butterfly effect."  A WHN/WHI for "The Crucible."

Categories: Drama, What Happens Next? Characters: Adam Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 36194 Read Count: 264

Summary: When a mysterious illness befalls the people of Virginia City, Doc Martin finds help from an unlikely source.
Categories: Holiday Characters: Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2790 Read Count: 119

Summary:

A woman named Sylvia writes a letter to Adam.

Categories: Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1013 Read Count: 157

Summary:

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.

Categories: Comedy, Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6240 Read Count: 195

Summary:

Hoss and Joe arrive home to a heartbreaking discovery.

Categories: Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2208 Read Count: 381

Summary:

People have pegged Hoss as different his entire life. Is he really that different from his father and brothers? Written for the 2014 Bonanza Roundup 2 Writer's Seminar. WHN for She Walks in Beauty I don't own Bonanza or the Cartwrights. No copyright infringement is intended on William Stuart's script. Original plot is property of the author.

Categories: Drama, What Happens Next? Characters: Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1822 Read Count: 158

Summary:

Three years ago, Adam left the Ponderosa. Will a chance meeting lead Hoss and Joe to the brother they've lost and release Ben from his depression?

Categories: Action/Adventure, Mystery, Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 52769 Read Count: 6847

Summary:

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.

Categories: Comedy, Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 12176 Read Count: 123

Summary:

A WHN for the episode, One Ace Too Many. This story picks up right where the episode left off, with surprising results.

Categories: Mystery, Comedy, What Happens Next? Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright, Sheriff Roy Coffee
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 17984 Read Count: 28