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.
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?!
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.
Adam is home for Christmas after graduating college, and ten-year-old Joe has a cold.
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.
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.
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.
Adam recalls his boyhood experiences at Christmas and a kindly Santa in the guise of Roy Coffee.
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."
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
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."
A woman named Sylvia writes a letter to Adam.
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 and Joe arrive home to a heartbreaking discovery.
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.
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?
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.
You asked for it - the next installment of the Joe Cartwright/Bella Carnaby story. Sequel to 'In The Darkness As In The Light'. Eight years have passed since Joe and Bella met. Both have experienced great tragedy. A letter from Ben Cartwright paves the way for them to meet again. But is it too late for their love?
Rated PG-13
This story takes place post-canon.
Travel with Adam as he makes his way home to the Ponderosa.
It is spring, and the winter has passed. Five-year-old Little Joe wanders off to find his mama who died couple of months earlier. This is about the incident that is referenced by Ben to Little Joe in the episode "Between Heaven And Earth". I originally wrote this story back in 2001. I entered it in a Bonanza fan fiction contest, but it didn't win. I recently came back to it and rewrote it for the Spring Awakens Challenge.
After the war, Adam wants a happy, married life. But things rarely turn out as hoped or planned but sometimes, they turn out better. An expurgated version of a "M" story. Adult situations.
What does a red horse, a strange Mexican, and a curse have to do with the Ponderosa?
Written for the March Mystery Month Challenge. A special thanks to CowgirlAtHeart for reading it over and helping me with it.
