Synopsis:   Musings of Deputy Clem Foster on his city and the Cartwrights.   Those dear readers old enough may recognize the rhythm of the opening. Rated:  G Word Count: 1340

Synopsis:   A WHN for "The Gamble."  As events unfold subsequent to their being exonerated of robbery and murder charges, Adam fears more was at stake in Alkalai than the Cartwrights knew. Rated:  G Word Count:  3,570 

Synopsis:   Joe Cartwright’s friends are dying and he doesn’t know why.  Part one of a three part story.   Note to readers:  other stories start with the same opening scene, as this story was provided as part of a challenge.  Each story turned out differently.  Mine begged to be continued in parts 2 and 3. Rated:  MA (subject matter) Word Count:  22,000

Synopsis:   Adam's quest to find answers.   Hunger follows the events in Choices and Shadows.  It is not necessary to have read the previous stories. Rated:  PG Word Count:  17,000

Synopsis:  The Cartwright family struggles with the consequences of Joe’s ordeal.     Rated:  PG Word Count:   8500

Synopsis :  Joe has become unusually introspective, much to the consternation of his brothers. Rated:  G Word count:   1600

Synopsis:    Words and actions impact and influence the people around us more than we realize.    A WHN for the episode “First Born.” Rated:  G Word Count:  2,176

Synopsis:  When Joe Cartwright returns to the Ponderosa after his annual month-long vacation, he discovers a world turned upside down where nothing is the same.   Rating:  PG Word Count:  30,935 

Synopsis:   Some wounds heal with barely a trace; others leave scars too painful to touch.  Can a father know the difference? Rated:  PG  Word Count:  2200

Synopsis:  Did you ever wonder why Joe was obsessive about hunting creatures of the night in My Brother’s Keeper and Marie, My Love? Rated:  PG  Word Count:  2500