PONDEROSA NIGHTMARES 2013
Thank you Bahj for the kick-start with the words...
ADAM - TEACHER - WHIP
Summer 1871: Adam and his family journey back to the Ponderosa. The story involves a Wedding! Babies! Tragedy (at least that’s what Hoss thinks when Bridget puts him on a diet), and Adventure! (Adam and Hoss and the Army Survey of Nevada & California through Death Valley). No need for warnings
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.
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.
Sequel to “Beginnings – East Meets West” and “The Journey.” Adam and Kate’s life together continues.
Penning from Prop - challenge - Story behind the Chinese Lanterns.
Prop Fiction - March Challenge – The Blue Chair.
Just how did that chair get a place of honour at the Cartwright hearthstone? Ansi explains.
Summary - When Joe loses his memory, it's up to Adam to take care of him. Will Joe ever remember his family? And how much will this effect Adam?
The Ponderosa deed is put up for stakes in a poker game... and it's all Little Joe's fault.
This is the continuation of my Fan Fic Fun entry for January of this year.
Adam and Joe are forced to spend an unplanned night in the woods rekindling old coping skills after Joe is injured in a riding accident. SJS fans will recognize a familiar theme. Those types of stories are alive and well, and don't require contributions from me. Nonetheless, I have raised my right hand, and freely admit to using Joe as a conduit to Adam, my eternal and true intended target. Cheesy grin...
*Adult Language*
Adam and Joe centric with references to Ben and Hoss.
Experiencing unsettling emotions, as well as witnessing things that appear unbelievable, even to his own eyes, Adam has to overcome his fears, in order to keep Little Joe from danger.
Story written for the Ponderosa Nightmares Challenge - 2020
When Little Joe suddenly becomes ill after returning from San Francisco, it puts the Cartwrights in a turmoil.
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.
christmas is a beautiful time; but can be a hard one, when life has been cruel.. Ben has to face it... But christmas is magic
Little Joe is home with Hop Sing, with Joe getting ready for the Halloween dance in Virginia City. However, his preparations come to a screeching halt when an unexpected, and frightening, visitor arrives. Now the only one who can save Joe is Hop Sing, but the question is- will he get there in time?
My words: Villian- Mirror/ Hero- Hop Sing/ Plot Element- Poision
Father's Day rolls around, and Hoss brings home a unique gift for Ben. The only problem is, it's annoying, insulting, and likes to sit on people's heads.
Written for June Penning from Prompts 2016. The prompt involved a Father's Day present, a thunder/rain storm, and a burnt roast. This is the alternate, longer version that stemmed from it.
How do two young boys celebrate their older brother's birthday?
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.
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.
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?
Little Joe is nervous about his upcoming first day of school and doesn't want to go, so Sheriff Coffee steps in to help.
Written for the Ponderosa Prospects challenge.
Adult situations and language. Adam helps a friend in a desperate situation and Sibella learns something about Adam's past that may threten their marriage. A prequel to "It was Murder." Set post Civil War.
Third story in the Round Up series. Now that all the Cartwrights are finally back at the Ponderosa things are finally starting to settle down. As Adam and Hoss are adjusting to thier lives as husbands and fathers, and Joe is thinking about settling down. Just as life seems about perfect, life takes an unexpected turn and the Cartwrights find themselves having to define the true meaning of family.
Hoss faces a tremendous challenge.