Summary:  A weather vane is the key to a small boy’s issue based on his magical thinking, but it is even more important to bringing Christmas and family back to the hardened heart of another. It’s two stories in one with the second part sandwiched around the first part, which is a prequel. Category:  Bonanza … Continue reading Looking To Heaven (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  This is a sequel to Savage Son.  It is a bit of a Christmas story but more a story about Tanner helping his father initiate a romance and of Tanner learning about living in his new home. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  14,724 Chapter 1 At dinner his first night on … Continue reading Learning (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  A competitor decides to get even with Ben for perceived injustice by taking what is most valuable to him. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  3197 "You're not always right!"  Little Joe stopped working and stood with his hands on his hips almost in a fighting stance as he regarded his oldest … Continue reading Stampede (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  This story is a sequel to Almost Lost Two. In this one, someone who wants to destroy Ben Cartwright decides to take advantage of Adam believing that his recent past makes him the weak link in the Cartwrights. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  19,693 Chapter 1 "Find out what you can. … Continue reading A Piece of the Puzzle (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  A sequel to The Haunting. Adam and Savannah have to face a villainous foe in this one who will stop at nothing to get a major part of the Ponderosa for the timber there. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  11,947 Chapter 1 After pouring a glass of brandy, Adam sat at … Continue reading Broken (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  One son is in terrible trouble, but Ben doesn’t know which one. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  2440 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and he delivered me from all my fears. As Ben sat at the table and stared at the plate of food there hastily abandoned, he … Continue reading Dire Straits (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  Lonely and disillusioned, Adam returns after years away, but he doesn't find what he had hoped would be there. He seeks to change his life but needs to discover a way to do that. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  5460 Chapter 1 Although Candy had thought he had never met Adam … Continue reading Being Hopeful (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  After years away from home, Adam is about to travel to Europe and to marry when a telegram from Hoss tells him of a situation from the past that demands his attention. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  6197 Chapter 1 Looking at the letter once more, Ben Cartwright wasn't sure what … Continue reading Savage Son (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  In this prequel, a young Hoss gets talked into something that has unpleasant consequences but not the ones he expected. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  PG Word Count:  1883 Sitting in his room, studying the book his father had insisted he study and taking notes as he had been instructed, Hoss Cartwright was the … Continue reading Only Six Beers (by BettyHT) →

Summary:  People wonder why Adam wears all black clothing and there's a story to explain why. It's a tall tale spun by Hoss to get a few free drinks or is it? It's for blarney and fun. Written for a tall tales challenge. Category:  Bonanza Genre:  Western Rating:  T Word Count:  1151 "Hey, Hoss, why … Continue reading The MIB’s Story (by BettyHT) →