Celebrate Christmas in Virginia City and uncover a mystery.

How do two young boys celebrate their older brother's birthday?

Young Adam visits Marie's grave on a special day.

Young Adam Cartwright struggles with acceptance.

Christmas morning is a special time on the Ponderosa.

This is one of my first FanFiction stories, written several years ago - you never know what you'll find when you clean out your files!

This story was written for a challenge. The characters are Hoss and Adam. 

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

For Ben Cartwright, the journey west is ongoing, no matter the past, his fears, or the holiday.

I do not own nor do I profit from Bonanza fanfiction.

The need to deliver solace brings Adam closer to acceptance.

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?

Travel with Adam as he makes his way home to the Ponderosa.

The story of a family's loss, their struggle to move forward, and an unexpected blessing.

Someone from Adam's past brings danger to the Ponderosa.

This story contains several references to Bonanza episodes and characters.

written for the 2016 March Mystery Month challenge

It's Ben's birthday and the boys have a special surprise for him.

Disappointment comes in many forms, and when family is the root of the disappointment, it can be a difficult journey to forgiveness.

Written for Ponderosa Nightmares IV.

A Halloween tale that asks, is Ben's haunting memory from the past . . . or is it real?

Written for the "In The Heat of The Moment" summer challenge 2018.

Heat and drought affect the lives of the Cartwrights.

Sometimes, the most important things can be learned by observing . . .

Little Joe's constant nightmares are keeping everyone awake.

Ben and his sons take steps to move forward after losing their beloved Marie.

Hoss needs a little convincing, and his brothers are there for him every step of the way.

Written for the Spring Awakens Challenge, this story shows how things can change when the elements confine you, and how they're the same in spite of those same elements.

For the first time in weeks, Ben travels to Virginia City. He's been summoned to the schoolhouse, and he doesn't know why.

A little story about responsibility, guilt, and Cartwright love.

What hard working rancher wouldn't take advantage of a day off? Adam does just that, and his relaxing day brings mystery and danger to the Ponderosa.