Stories by Bahj
A Stop Along the Way by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 11]
Summary: Sometimes, it's the littlest things in the smallest places that make the biggest impact. To young Adam Cartwright, Galesburg, Ill. is just another stop on the long journey West, but this time his life will be changed forever.
Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 43256 Read Count: 340
Published: 02/07/2013 Updated: 02/07/2013 [Report This]
All Through the Night by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 14]
Summary: Left alone once again to pick up the pieces, Ben struggles to move forward after Marie's death, and finds comfort in the words to an old song.
Categories: Drama, Prequel Characters: All
Series: A Collection of Short Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1095 Read Count: 179
Published: 10/09/2012 Updated: 10/09/2012 [Report This]
Bully For You by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 25]
Summary:

It's a race against time, and to the victor goes the spoils . . . er . . . the calf. A WHB for "The Lawmaker"


Categories: What Happens Before?, Comedy, Prequel Characters: All
Series: A Collection of Short Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1765 Read Count: 258
Published: 04/07/2013 Updated: 04/07/2013 [Report This]
Buried Treasure by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 11]
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: 229
Published: 11/28/2011 Updated: 11/28/2011 [Report This]
Chopped by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 11]
Summary: It's a race against the clock as the three Cartwright brothers use whatever's on hand to prepare a dinner for twenty!
Categories: Comedy Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1908 Read Count: 176
Published: 10/10/2013 Updated: 10/10/2013 [Report This]
Confessions by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 19]
Summary: While Ben enjoys a night out, his boys unwittingly let him in on their less than noble plans.
Categories: Holiday, Prequel Characters: All
Series: A Collection of Short Stories, Halloween Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1159 Read Count: 240
Published: 10/01/2012 Updated: 10/01/2012 [Report This]
Cracked Up by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 13]
Summary: After finding his wife's favorite platter broken, Ben enters the ring with Little Joe. Who will emerge the victor?
Categories: Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2735 Read Count: 175
Published: 02/09/2014 Updated: 02/09/2014 [Report This]
Summary: Little Joe is ready to do anything to help the struggling widow of his childhood friend.


-Tissue Warning- This story deals with loss (NO main character deaths).
Categories: Drama Characters: Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 7877 Read Count: 31
Published: 03/08/2022 Updated: 03/08/2022 [Report This]
Hide and Seek by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 13]
Summary: Be careful what games you play!
Categories: Prequel Characters: All
Series: A Collection of Short Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1074 Read Count: 309
Published: 09/06/2012 Updated: 09/06/2012 [Report This]
Ho...ho...ho... by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 23]
Summary: When Little Joe comes up with another one of his infamous "bright ideas"; The Cartwright brothers find themselves in yet another "jam" in this fun-filled Christmas story.
Categories: Comedy, Holiday Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4582 Read Count: 216
Published: 12/04/2011 Updated: 12/04/2011 [Report This]
Hoss Defined by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 15]
Summary: You'll find it under "H" in the dictionary :0)
Categories: Prequel Characters: All
Series: A Collection of Short Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1140 Read Count: 114
Published: 09/14/2012 Updated: 09/14/2012 [Report This]
Junebug by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 15]
Summary:

Hoss exhibits, once again, his ability to find friends in the strangest places. A WHB for "The Tall Stranger"


Categories: What Happens Before?, Sequel Characters: Hoss (Eric) Cartwright
Series: A Collection of Short Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1973 Read Count: 81
Published: 01/16/2013 Updated: 01/16/2013 [Report This]
Lesson Learnt by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 13]
Summary: When Ben and Adam find themselves at odds, it takes the help of some crawdads, mashed potatoes, and a dragon to bring them back together again.
Categories: Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5704 Read Count: 358
Published: 04/26/2012 Updated: 04/26/2012 [Report This]
Moby Duck by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 12]
Summary: Hoss's plans end up backfiring when he plots revenge against a "foul" adversary
Categories: Comedy Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 5045 Read Count: 106
Published: 03/20/2012 Updated: 03/20/2012 [Report This]
On This Night by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 25]
Summary: Ben is lying on his death bed when three ghostly visitors from the past step in to change the course of fate.
Categories: Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: A Collection of Short Stories, Halloween Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1449 Read Count: 208
Published: 11/27/2011 Updated: 11/27/2011 [Report This]
One Golden Summer by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 9]
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Hoss has to deal with changes, both at home and within himself. In the midst of his confusion a young girl enters his life. She gives Hoss a new perspective and together they share "One Golden Summer".
Categories: Prequel Characters: Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 20171 Read Count: 167
Published: 03/11/2013 Updated: 03/11/2013 [Report This]
One Week by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 6]
Summary: After discovering he has only one week left to live, Little Joe, in an effort to be remembered fondly, turns it into a week that no one will ever forget.
Categories: Comedy, Drama Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 17175 Read Count: 173
Published: 08/29/2012 Updated: 08/29/2012 [Report This]
Operation Barn Dance by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 10]
Summary: Some women are worth a lot of trouble . . . but not all of them . . . (Just a short "cheesy" story :0)
Categories: Comedy Characters: Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2317 Read Count: 107
Published: 07/25/2013 Updated: 07/25/2013 [Report This]
Please, Tell Me a Story... by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 20]
Summary: When Adam begins to doubt his abilities his family bands together to help him keep his dreams alive.
Categories: Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2292 Read Count: 203
Published: 12/22/2011 Updated: 12/22/2011 [Report This]
Revenge...May the Best Man Win by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 24]
Summary: One wants to teach a lesson, one wants revenge, one just wants some peace quiet. With the three high spirited Cartwright boys home alone for the weekend anything can happen. Which one will come out on top?
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: 10702 Read Count: 394
Published: 10/18/2011 Updated: 10/18/2011 [Report This]
School of Thought by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 7]
Summary: Written for Ponderosa Prospects Challenge ~ Little Joe is less than excited to start school but ends up gaining some new perspective from an old friend.
Categories: Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hop Sing, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2623 Read Count: 80
Published: 02/22/2019 Updated: 02/22/2019 [Report This]
Scrumptious by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 14]
Summary: A little tale about helping a friend in need and making wishes . . .



*A Thanksgiving Story*
Categories: Comedy, Prequel Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: A Collection of Short Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1108 Read Count: 166
Published: 02/20/2012 Updated: 02/20/2012 [Report This]
Sleigh Bells Ring by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 9]
Summary: A Cartwright Christmas comedy told in three part harmony
Categories: Comedy, Holiday Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4296 Read Count: 151
Published: 12/09/2012 Updated: 12/09/2012 [Report This]
The Contest by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 16]
Summary: Hoss finds out you can be a winner in more ways than one.
Categories: Drama Characters: Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright, Hoss (Eric) Cartwright, Little Joe Cartwright
Series: A Collection of Short Stories
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1085 Read Count: 138
Published: 01/06/2012 Updated: 01/06/2012 [Report This]
The Garden's Secrets by Bahj Rated: Family Friendly [Reviews - 18]
Summary: Some secrets are better left kept, as every garden knows . . .
Categories: Prequel Characters: All
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4047 Read Count: 209
Published: 06/05/2013 Updated: 06/05/2013 [Report This]