Ben Cartwright lies on what may be his deathbed, near comatose from raging fever. What thoughts go through the heads of those who love him most as they try and come to grips with the prospect that his time with them may be at an end? Note: this story is part of the "Bloodlines" series and includes the addition of two non-cannon characters.

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Paris McKenna, an old friend of the Cartwright family, suddenly falls ill on her way to San Francisco and a new job.   She reluctantly accepts Ben’s invitation to rest and regain her strength at the Ponderosa.   However, she also carries the burden of a devastating secret that could rip the close-knit Cartwright Family to shreds.

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Paris McKenna, an old friend of the Cartwright family, suddenly falls ill on her way to San Francisco and a new job.   She reluctantly accepts Ben’s invitation to rest and regain her strength at the Ponderosa.   However, she also carries the burden of a devastating secret that could rip the close-knit Cartwright Family to shreds.

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Paris McKenna, an old friend of the Cartwright family, suddenly falls ill on her way to San Francisco and a new job.   She reluctantly accepts Ben’s invitation to rest and regain her strength at the Ponderosa.   However, she also carries the burden of a devastating secret that could rip the close-knit Cartwright Family to shreds.

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

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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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Still haunted by the death of his wife six years before, Joe seeks comfort in strong drink. Will his family ties be enough to save him? This story is based on an idea given to me by another fan who goes by Australian and Joe'sAussieFan.

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The Independence Day race, which the Cartwrights have been looking forward to all summer, ends in near tragedy. Part of the series begun in Bloodlines, this story takes place after Poltergiest II and includes the addition of several non-cannon characters.

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Joe’s never met a gal quite like Martha.   Question is, will he survive the experience.

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When Hoss and Stacy get caught in a dangerous winter storm on their way home from a hunting trip, help comes from a strange old woman who claims to have known the family for a very long time. 

Part of the series begun in “Bloodlines,” and includes the addition of a non-cannon character.  The events in "Orenna" happen soon after the same in "Between Life And Death."

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A cruel taunt sets off a chain of unsettling events at the Cartwright homestead.  Prequel to Poltergeist II, but NOT part of the "Bloodlines" Series.

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Adam and Teresa's children arrive in Virginia City with their maternal grandmother to join their parents for summer vacation on the Ponderosa.  Their arrival sets  off a chain of inexplicable and frightening events in the Cartwright household.

Part of the "Bloodlines" series, and includes the addition of several non-cannon characters.

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While Adam and his wife, Teresa, are visiting with his family at the Ponderosa, someone from his (Adam’s) past arrives unexpectedly.   She is in deep trouble and desperately needs his help.  Rated PG-13 for violence, language, and references to spousal abuse. 

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“Sacrificial Lamb” is part of the "Bloodlines" series and takes place within a month after “The Wedding.”  A WHN (though a number of years later) for the episodes featuring Laura Dayton.  Warning: includes the addition of two non-cannon characters.

The Cartwrights have come to San Francisco to negotiate a contract and enjoy a relaxing family vacation together. All thoughts of relaxation fly right out the window when two family members and a friend go missing, and the police are infuriatingly indifferent. A WHN for “San Francisco” and “The Mountain Girl.”

San Francisco Revisited is part of the Bloodlines Series, and follows the events in Young Cartwrights In Love.  It also includes several non-cannon characters.

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On his way home from a Christmas shopping trip in Placerville, Joe is thrown from a spooked horse and left stranded at the bottom of a deep ravine in the midst of a severe snowstorm.   Part of the series begun in “Bloodlines,” and includes the addition of a non-cannon character.  This story takes place the winter after "Virginia City Detour."

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Bradley Meredith and the Slade Brothers are in town, Hop Sing’s relatives are visiting, and “the game’s a Foote” when a troublesome little tome surfaces once again to see the light of day.   It’s shaping up to be a very interesting week for the Cartwrights.  Prequel to “The Wedding,” and second story in the "Bloodlines" Series.  Warning: includes the addition of a non-cannon character.

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Adam faces what may be the most terrifying moment of his life.

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Adam and his wife, Teresa, come to Virginia City to visit the family and so that he might stand as best man for an old friend at what's quickly shaping up to be "The Wedding of the Century." Third story in the series that begins with "Bloodlines." Though a few references are made to events happening in the first story, this one stands on its own. Warning: Includes the addition of two non-cannon characters.

Rated PG-13 for reference to at least one adult situation, a wee bit of nudity, and lots of innuendo.

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Ben and Stacy befriend a young woman returning home after living with the Chinook for four years. Part of the series begun in "Bloodlines" and includes the addition of a non-cannon character.

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What goes through the minds and hearts of a father and two of his sons as they stand before the grave of one much loved, and taken from them much too soon?  Includes death of a major character.

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An evil, ambitious man has a dark secret and will go to any lengths to keep that secret from becoming public knowledge, even if it means killing the entire Cartwright family.  Help comes from very high places in the forms of Jonathan Smith, who bears a very close resemblance to the youngest of Ben Cartwright's sons, and his mentor, Tess.  A crossover between Bonanza, Highway To Heaven, and Touched By An Angel, and part of a series that includes the addition of a non-canon character.

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A certain Cartwright must find within him the wherewithal to face his greatest fear.   The life of another may well depend on it.

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The younger Cartwright children are in head over heels.   What are Ben’s thoughts on the matter?   Part of the series begun in “Bloodlines,” and includes the addition of a non-canon character.

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